Obituary for Stella K. Niemi
Stella K. Niemi- Ironwood, Stella Passed away on November 30, 2021, at Westgate nursing home in Ironwood.
Born September 22, 1919, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Genevieve (Ruks) Magiera.
She attended Weber Grade School in Saxon, WI, and Graduated in 1937 from L.L. Wright High school in Ironwood. She was a proud homemaker and caregiver for the remainder of her life. Married in 1951 to Steve Levandowski until his passing in 1970, then to Werner Niemi from 1976 until his passing in 1998.
Stella used to work for the Hanson Glove Factory in Ironwood and helped with a fish fry at the Blue Goose Bar when her brother, Stanley Magiera “Boyce,” owned it. It was a family affair with help from my sister, mother, and Boyce.
She loved gardening and attended many farmers' markets with her homegrown produce and handmade items. Stella also attended many Iron County fairs, where she won various ribbons. She loved to cook and has many recipes in local cookbooks. She enjoyed making quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. Stella loved her cats and family dearly.
She is survived by her daughter Jackie Smith of Pendleton, OR, son William (Julie) Smith of Boise, Idaho, stepdaughter Dorothy (Jerome) Trembley of Manitowoc, WI, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as her niece Terry Cvengros.
She was preceded in passing by her parents and husbands, her brother Stanley, sister Josephine Wyzlic and son-in-law; Fritz Miller, and grandson; Gregory Magiera.
Burial will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.
Anyone wishing to express sympathy can contribute to the Hope Animal Shelter.
The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Stella's life legacy. You can leave condolences or a tribute at www.mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.
Born September 22, 1919, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Genevieve (Ruks) Magiera.
She attended Weber Grade School in Saxon, WI, and Graduated in 1937 from L.L. Wright High school in Ironwood. She was a proud homemaker and caregiver for the remainder of her life. Married in 1951 to Steve Levandowski until his passing in 1970, then to Werner Niemi from 1976 until his passing in 1998.
Stella used to work for the Hanson Glove Factory in Ironwood and helped with a fish fry at the Blue Goose Bar when her brother, Stanley Magiera “Boyce,” owned it. It was a family affair with help from my sister, mother, and Boyce.
She loved gardening and attended many farmers' markets with her homegrown produce and handmade items. Stella also attended many Iron County fairs, where she won various ribbons. She loved to cook and has many recipes in local cookbooks. She enjoyed making quilts for the Lutheran World Relief. Stella loved her cats and family dearly.
She is survived by her daughter Jackie Smith of Pendleton, OR, son William (Julie) Smith of Boise, Idaho, stepdaughter Dorothy (Jerome) Trembley of Manitowoc, WI, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as her niece Terry Cvengros.
She was preceded in passing by her parents and husbands, her brother Stanley, sister Josephine Wyzlic and son-in-law; Fritz Miller, and grandson; Gregory Magiera.
Burial will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.
Anyone wishing to express sympathy can contribute to the Hope Animal Shelter.
The family has chosen McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home of Ironwood to honor Stella's life legacy. You can leave condolences or a tribute at www.mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.