Erna F. Finkel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ERNA F. FINKEL, age 96, formerly of Port Hope, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at her daughter’s home under hospice care. She was born on January 7, 1918 to the late August and Louise (Young) Rink in Port Hope. Erna and Ferdinand Finkel were united in marriage on September 21, 1940 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Hope. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2011. Erna was a member of St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles and bird watching. She is survived her daughter Jeanette Ziel and her husband Hank of Port Austin, Grandchildren: Mark Ziel, Chad Jae Ziel and his wife Su Na Ha, Michelle Ziel Gayari and her husband Steve and Crystal Ziel. Great Grandchildren: Hanna Storm Ziel, Shawn Steven Gayari and Kyle Timothy Gayari, sister-in-law Alvenia Scherret, and several nieces and nephews. Erna was preceded in death by an infant sister Gertrude Rink and sister Emma Peterson. Funeral Services for Erna will be Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1 pm at St. John Lutheran Church of Port Hope, with Rev. Greg Eilers and Rev. Larry Loree officiating. Burial will follow Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Erna will be on Monday in the church beginning at 11 am until time of services at 1pm. Arrangements are being handled by the Ramsey Funeral Home.

Erna F. Finkel

January 7, 1918 - April 11, 2014