Obituaries

Eugenia “Jeanie” Lind passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on January 16, 2025 at the Legacy in Verona, WI. She was born on August 6, 1942 in Hamtramck, MI, the daughter of Walter Joseph Sauk and Frances Sauk. After graduating from the former West Virginia Institute of Technology, she worked for many years as an accountant before retiring and moving to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where she was active at Siloa Lutheran Church, volunteered for the Ontonagon Historical Society, and in the local Weavers’ Guild. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, weaving, singing, and cooking for friends.

She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Robert Wayne Lind, her daughter Ingrid Lind-Jahn (Belleville, WI), and her son Erik Alexandr Lind (Duluth, MN) as well as two grandchildren, Magdalene Joanne and David Alexandr. She is also survived by her brother, Walter John Sauk (Eastpointe, MI) and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Maria Armstrong.

The family would particularly like to thank Agrace Hospice for their care, allowing her to spend her last months as actively as she was able, with dignity and affection. Also a special thank you to the staff at Noel Manor and to the Legacy at Noel Manor.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 427 S Main St, Verona. A visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.