Mildred E. Soderquist Age 86 Iron River, MIDied Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Northstar Health System, Iron River. Born: April 9, 1924 in Hastings, MI The daughter of the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Bacheller) Gaskill attended and graduated from Hastings High School. Following graduation, she attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1945 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. In 1969, she obtained her Master's Degree in Education. She was employed as a teacher for over 31 years, retiring from the Forest Park School System. Mildred married Chester Soderquist on June 1, 1946 in Dowling, MI. Chester preceded her in death on May 23, 1973. Mildred was an active member of the First Lutheran Church of Iron River and Women of the ELCA. She had been a member of the Iron County Museum Board, the West Iron County School Board, the West Iron District Library Board, and the Twentieth Century Club. Mildred enjoyed traveling the world, reading, e-mailing, and visiting with people. She also enjoyed her many volunteer activities, especially at the Iron County Museum, working with visiting students. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Shearer. She is survived by her daughters; Susan (Kevin) Lind of Bemidji, MN Sally (Steve) Blank of Manistee, MI Brother, Robert Gaskill of Dowling, MI Sisters; Marcia (Bob) Leeds of Tucson, AZ Mariam Stem of Annapolis, MD Two grandsons; Andrew (Roseanne) Blank Benjamin Blank Many nieces, nephews and extended family Visitation: Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Iron River. Funeral Service: Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen, Pastor, to officiate. Interment: Bates Township Cemetery, Iron River Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River.