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Ethel Marie Kovala, age 93 of Kingsford, MI and formerly of Skanee, MI passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Evergreen Senior Living, Kingsford, MI with her loving son by her side. She was born in Skanee on April 18, 1931 the daughter of the late Joseph N. and Mabel (Longworth) Erickson. Ethel graduated from L’Anse High School in 1948. She had worked as a secretary in the manufacturing industry. Ethel married Ronald Kovala in Detroit on June 20, 1952. He preceded her in death in 2011. Ethel was a member Zion Lutheran Church, Skanee, the Eastern Star, Skanee Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. Red Hatters, and square-dancing clubs. She had enjoyed playing softball, teaching 4-H, dancing, traveling, and gardening.
Ethel is survived by her loving son Ronald “Ron” (Margie) Kovala of Quinnesec, MI, grandson Tyler (Lacy) Kovala of Stephenville, TX, step grandchildren Shelby Mitchell of Hobart, WI, Chad (Donna) Mitchell of Williston, ND, and Jen (Brian) Burger of Kingsford, great grandson Liam Stickrod of Stephenville, TX, numerous step great grandchildren, nieces Nona, Sue, and Jane, Glenda, Cecila, and Bobbie, and nephew Carl Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Norman, and Glen, sisters Ansel, Jean, and Loreen and nephews Larry and Rollie.
Graveside services will be held in the Skanee Cemetery in the spring and will be announced at that time.
Ethel’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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