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Ginger S.

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May 9, 1948 – May 29, 2012

Obituary

Ginger S. Hockenbrock, 64, of Southgate Village, Hurley, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at home.      The former Ginger LeGassa was born May 9, 1948, at Divine Infant Hospital in Wakefield, Mich., daughter of the late Michael and Lempi (Tankka) LeGassa, and attended A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Mich.      She was employed at Simpson Electric in Mercer, and Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center and the Holiday Inn in Hurley. She loved the Green Bay Packers, and was an active volunteer in the Hurley Booster Club and the Paavo Nurmi Marathon.      Ginger was married to Robert G. Hockenbrock on Jan. 22, 1968, in Bessemer. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2011.      Surviving are a son, Robert, of Hurley; granddaughter, Alex; two brothers, George (Darlene) LeGassa, Harvey, Mich., and Thomas (Brenda) LeGassa, Cold Spring, Minn.; three sisters, Donna Colberg, Ramsay, Mich., Mary (Duane) Koski, Bessemer, and Marchal "Shan" (Douglas) Aho, Ishpeming, Mich.; sisters-and-brothers-in-law, Shirley Hockenbrock, Hurley, Louise (Elwyn "Butch") Runstrom, Gwinn, Mich., and Charles Jamieson, Prescott Valley, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend and neighbor, Pat Sargent, Hurley.      Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John, on Oct. 28, 1993; three brothers, David, Glen and Michael LeGassa; and a sister, Carol Mortier.      Per Ginger's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held.      Private committal and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Upson.      Online condolences may be given to Ginger's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood, Mich.
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