Harvey––-Kelsey Leigh Lindberg, 16, of 26 Curtis Street, Harvey, entered eternal life Saturday morning, June 9, 2007, at her home.
Kelsey was born March 26, 1991, in Ishpeming, the daughter of Dan and Ann (LaFave) Lindberg, and was a lifelong Marquette area resident. She had just finished her sophomore year at Marquette Senior High School where she was active in school activities. A talented and skilled soccer player, she played on the school’s travel team for many years. Kelsey was also an excellent track and cross country runner and represented her school and teammates well. She also played clarinet in the school band. Kelsey’s academic achievements were also noteworthy as she was the recipient of Kaufman Awards and Presidential Awards. Graced with a warm, beautiful smile and pleasant personality, Kelsey was a friend to many and enjoyed hanging out with those friends. She loved her family, and her family in return, treasured their loving daughter. Her loving ways, smile, and personality will be missed, but never forgotten.
Kelsey is survived by her parents; three brothers, Kyle Lindberg and Cole (Tonia) Lindberg both of Marquette, and Brian (Michelle) Little of downstate Wyoming; her maternal grandmother, Ruth Lindberg of Marquette; paternal grandfather, Leo LaFave of Marquette; several aunts and uncles, Chris and Bruce Sandstrom, Pat and Denise LaFave, Mike and Cathy LaFave, Kathy and Steve Christensen, Mary and Dale Wirta, Steve and Rhonda LaFave, Jim LaFave, George and Wendy LaFave, Tricia and Scott Guidebeck, Bruce and Sandy Lindberg, Joe and Debbie Kassel, and Pat and Jim Milligan; numerous cousins and friends; and her special canine pal, Fluffy. Kelsey was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Milton Lindberg; and maternal grandmother, Nancy LaFave.
Friends may call at the Bishop’s Room at St. Peter Cathedral on Wednesday, June 13, beginning at 11:00 am. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 2:00 pm Wednesday afternoon in the cathedral. A reception for family and friends will follow in Cathedral Hall. Escorts will be Marianna (Marz) DeMeuse, Renee Miller, Becky Cairati, Courtney Schramm, Karla Morris, and Rachel Dupras. Honorary escorts will be her brothers, Kyle Lindberg, Cole Lindberg, and Brian Little; special friend, Polly Hammerschmidt; and lifelong friends, Paul Andersen, Jesse Smith, Brian Bacon, and Jim Touchinski.
Whenever you see a jet and its contrails on a blue sky, know that Kelsey and grandma are watching over us.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial fund to be established at a later date.