Francis Anthony "Tony" Halla, 48, of 1208 N. Second Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Monday, August 21, 2006, at his home.

Tony was born April 28, 1958 in Detroit, the son of Walter Reid and Patricia (Krue) Halla, and grew up in Birmingham. He was a graduate of the Brother Rice High School and later enrolled at Northern Michigan University where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. Tony was self-employed as a surveyor and map maker. An avid outdoorsman, he was a frequent and familiar sight riding his bicycle, the "Bumble Bee," around Marquette. He also enjoyed skiing, cooking, music, geology and maps, and getting together with friends. Tony was helpful, courteous, and thoughtful to his friends and neighbors. He liked to bring cheesecake made from his mother's recipe to gatherings with friends.

Tony is survived by his mother, Patricia Halla of St. Paul, MN; four sisters, Heidi (Perry) Galloway of Mission Viejo, CA, Julie (Dale Joel) Halla-Joel of St. Paul, MN, Gretchen (Andrew) Softley of Encinitas, CA, and Leslie (Timothy) McDonald of San Bernadino, CA; and seven nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his father.

In keeping with the spirit of Tony, the family will host an informal gathering of his friends at the Marquette Mountain Ski Area on Sunday, September 3, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.
The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family.