Edith Peters

Obituary of Edith Mae Peters CHASSELL - Former Chassell Postmaster and long-time area motel owner Edith Mae "Edie" Peters, ascended to the loving arms of the Lord on October 24, 2008. The daughter of Alex and Emma (Berg) Hannula, she was born May 6, 1921 in Redridge. Edith graduated from Painesdale High School in 1938. She married Raymond Peters of Freda on July 22, 1940. As part of the war effort, the couple lived and worked in Alabama, relocating to the Boston, Mass. area immediately after WW II before returning to the Upper Peninsula to make their home. Edith was a local mail carrier for many years and those who know her dedication to the job, can recall how she braved many winter storms to make her "appointed rounds." She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving 15 years as Chassell Postmaster. A perfectionist, Edith enjoyed cooking in her country kitchen and tending to home and family in addition to holding two jobs. When her postal duties were completed each day, she would begin her chores as operator of the Northern Aire Motel, washing towels and linens, cleaning cabins and seeing to the needs of her guests. Edith's work ethic and devotion to high standards inspired those around her. Edith was a longtime member of the Federal Retired Employees Association, the Chassell VFW Post 6507 Women's Auxiliary and Holy Trinity Church of Chassell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Norma; and five brothers, Ronald, Ralph, Dave, Charles and James. She is survived by a son, James (Jaye) Peters of Hancock; grandson, Patric, the light of her life; a sister, Judy (Arlen) Juntunen of Onnela; nieces, Patty, Shannon, Meg, Margo, Robyn, Sherri, Connie and Nicole; nephews, Ron, Charles, Martii, Mark, Tony; and many cousins, friends and co-workers who celebrate her life and mourn her passing. Funeral Services will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at the church, located at 42905 U.S. 41, Chassell with Pastor Jimalee Jones officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church prior to services. Burial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liminga Cemetery. Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may leave condolences for the family at memorialchapel.net. To send flowers to the family of Edith Peters, please visit Tribute Store