Patricia Laux

Alston

Patricia Rae (James) Hocking-Nettell-Laux, 66, a resident of Alston, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UP Health System - Marquette following a short illness.

She was born on May 6, 1957, in Hancock, a daughter of the late Gerald and Ellen (Beiswanger) Hocking.  Patricia was raised in Hancock and was a graduate of the Hancock High School before attending Michigan Technological University.

Patricia was united in marriage to Butch Nettell and the couple had three children before parting as friends.  On June 30, 2001, she was united in marriage to James Laux.  The couple have resided in Alston since that time.

Mrs. Laux had worked at K-Mart and Walmart before working in the payroll department at Portage View Hospital.  Patricia then began a career working as a teacher's Aide and Substitute Teacher for the L’Anse Public Schools and Baraga Public Schools until her retirement.

Patti loved to work on different crafting projects such as drawing and painting.  She also enjoyed cooking, berry picking, fishing and spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are:       

            Her husband: James Laux of Alston

            Her sons: Justin (Tammy) Nettell of L’Anse

                               Patrick (Tracy Immonen) Nettell of Painesdale

                               Michael Nettell of Hancock

            Her step-daughters: Angela (Chris) Dimmer of Ahmeek

                                                    Stacy (Jason Jukkala) Anderson of Dodgeville

                                                    Stephanie (Roger) Strack of Trimountain

                                                    Kristie (Brandon VanAcker) of Gwinn

            23 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

            Her brothers: Robert (Jane) Hocking of Marshfield, WI

                                         Michael Hocking of Hancock

            Her sister: Geraldine (Burt Hautala) Hocking a resident patient of the Canal View – Houghton County

            A special aunt: Kay Latvala of Dollar Bay

            Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

     A memorial service for Patricia will be held 11:00 am Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range with Rev. Bucky Beach to officiate.  Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery of Houghton.

     Friends may call on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 9:30 am until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range.

     Patti's family would like to thank the Pelkie First Responders, Bay Ambulance, Baraga County Hospital and UP Health Systems – Marquette Hospital for the care given to her in her times of need.

     To View Patricia’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.