Sharon Saari, age 84, of Ironwood Township, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

The former Sharon Dalbec was born on October 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of Irving and Wally Agnes (Durre) Dalbec. She married Herbert Saari in January 1962 in Maple Plains, Minnesota, where they made their home until 1972, when they moved to Ironwood. They divorced in 1981.

Sharon worked at Baker Properties in Maple Plains in accounts receivable and accounts payable until moving to Ironwood. She worked for 1st National Bank, Sellstrom Mfg., Copps Grocery Store, and K-Mart.

Sharon was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church in Ironwood. She enjoyed her cats and tending to her flowers in the summer. In the winter, she knitted, crocheted, and liked to read mystery novels. When Sharon was younger, she loved to go camping at Crystal Lake, and she also loved to travel, making it to many states.

She is survived by her three daughters, Terri Lahti of Ironwood, Lori Saari of Amery, WI, and Sherri Anderson of Ironwood; siblings: Virgil Dalbec, Thomas Dalbec, Marion Bryant, and Barbara Breingon. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Saari, sisters, Charlotte LaPlant, and Carolyn Hartneck; and her brother, Walter Dalbec.

Funeral arrangements will take place in the spring of 2027. Cremation has taken place.

Sharon, you will be remembered and missed dearly, forever loved, and never forgotten. Rest peacefully.

Condolences may be sent to Terri Lahti, PO Box 586, Ironwood, MI 49938.