Fanny L. Ithal Age 94 Iron River, MIDied Saturday September 24, 2011 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls, MI Born November 21, 1916 in Painesdale, MI The daughter of the late Andrew and Ina (Wuornin) Holappa, she graduated from Republic High School. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, the Rachel Church Circle, and a former Eagles Lodge member. Fanny worked in advertising for J.C. Penny Company for 20 years, and later as a cook at Iron County General Hospital for 15 years. She also worked in Home Health Care before retiring, but the center of her life was her family and Grandchildren. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, painting, sewing, berry picking, and feeding and watching the birds. She married Willard Gjers and he preceded her in death in 1966. In 1969 she married Carl Ithal and he preceded her in death in 1972. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver, Norman, Hubert Holappa and two sisters, Sylvia Holappa and Helmi Wheeler. She is survived by her daughter, Carrolle Dianne (Gary) Menapace, Iron River two sisters, Norma (Don) Manning, Negaunee, MI Ruth (Bernard) Lewellyn,Danville, IL two grandchildren, William Schinderle Kerry Karamian four great grandchildren step children, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren nieces and nephews and extended family Visitation: Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Services: Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River with Rev. Dawn Treado-Green , great niece to officiate. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery Arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River