Marie Kotila (Fredd)

Obituary of Marie Helen Kotila HoughtonMarie H. Kotila, 89, a resident of the Arbor Green Apartments in Houghton unexpectedly passed away Monday July 27, 2015, at her home.Marie was born on October 25, 1925, in Hancock a daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (Juntunen) Fredd. She was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 1943.Mrs. Kotila had been employed first with D & N Savings & Loan in Hancock and then Michigan Technological University, where she retired from in 1984.On May 14, 1949, she was united in marriage to Myron Kotila in Hancock. In 1956 Myron preceded her in death.Marie was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock.Also preceding her in death were her daughter Barbara Pardini, her brother Paul Fredd in World War II and her sister Eva Fredd.Surviving are: Her son: Paul (Mary Farrell) Kotila of Fitzwilliam, NHHer daughter: Susan (Jeff) Coburn of Holland, MIHer son-in-law: James Pardini of Hancock, MIHer brother-in-law: Earl Kotila of Meridian, IDHer grandchildren: Joe (Pam) Pardini, Jenny (Bryan) Celano and Lynn Coburn.Her great grandchildren: Samantha, Dylan and Jackson PardiniA special friend: Judy Peterson of Ripley, MISeveral nieces, nephews, and cousinsFuneral service for Marie will be held 1 pm Friday July 31, 2015, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock with Rev. DJ Rasner to officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.Friends may call on Friday July 31, 2015, from 12 noon until time of services at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.To view Marie's obituary or to send condolence to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes are assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Marie Kotila, please visit Tribute Store