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MENOMINEE, MI – MARCELLA DELORIS NIEMI, Age 105, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Menominee MI on November 3, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Kensington, Minnesota to the late John "Jack" and Julia (Benson) Bjerke. After her father passed away when Marcella was four years old, she was raised in a loving home by her aunt and uncle Anna and Emil Bjerke. She graduated from Biwabik High School Class of 1939. After high school, Marcella continued her education and got her teaching certificate from Duluth State Teacher's College (now the University of Minnesota-Duluth). She married the late Allan Niemi on March 30, 1944, he preceded her in death on September 15, 2015.
Marcella belonged to P.E.O. chapters in Marquette, MI, and Green Valley, AZ, the Marquette Women's Club, ZONTA, Lion's Eye Bank Board and Salvation Army Board in Marquette, a Red Hat Group, hiking and poker clubs in Green Valley. She also volunteered at Marquette General Hospital, Carondelet Hospice in Green Valley, AZ., and worked at the estate sales for the Community Church in Green Valley, AZ.
Marcella enjoyed playing cards such as bridge, hand and foot, and any other games anyone would like to play. She also enjoyed playing slots at the casino, downhill and cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and swimming.
Marcella is survived by her three daughters; Ann Niemi of Menominee, MI, Linda (Don) Niemi Wood of Odessa, FL, and Kim (Dan Raish) Niemi of Ishpeming, MI; 1 granddaughter: Kathryn (Randy) Campbell; 2 great-grandchildren: Kaylee and Cody Allan Campbell; special nieces and nephews: The Myrons: Kathy, Kurt (Mary) and Mark; the Robinsons: Robin, Paul, Ralph and Jane (Stephanie); the Lammi's: Sherrie, Jean, and John; and the Heinos: Grant (Candy) and Craig (Dawn).
She was preceded in death by her husband Allan; her parents, Aunt Annie and Uncle Emil, and siblings Mae, Marrida, Earl, and Bonnie.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful people at the UP Health System Home Health Care and Hospice of Menominee for the exceptional care and concern given to Mom and her girls.
It was Marcella's wish that memorials be made to "The NMU Foundation" (1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette MI, 49855) designating the "Allan L Niemi Scholarship"
In keeping with Marcella's wishes, no services will be held. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Niemi family with arrangements.