Tunie M. Soderena, 99, of Crystal Falls, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012, at Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. She was born September 13, 1913, in Vaasan Lääni, Finland, daughter of the late Matt and Serafie (Leppala) Seppi. Tunie came to the United States as a child. She married Ben Soderena on January 17, 1937, in Crystal Falls. He preceded her in death on August 11, 1979. Tunie was an Activities Director at Medicare for fifteen years, retiring in 1975. She was a Life Member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, and the Dickinson and Iron Home Extension Club. Tunie was Crystal Falls Citizen of the Year in 1993. Survivors include two sons, Verner "Butch" (Candy) Soderena, Crystal Falls, Jon (Sharon) Soderena, Lumberton, N.C.; six grandchildren, Brandine Williamson, Patti Saudan, Barb Galarno, Julie Schoenung, Jon Paul Soderena, Amy Frazier; 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Tunie was preceded in death by one daughter, Lennea (Donald) Stachowicz; one brother, Marti Seppi; and two sisters, Hilda and Linda. The visitation will be held Friday December 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at United Lutheran Church, Crystal Falls.The funeral service will be Friday 11:00 a.m. at the church. Rev. Micheal Laakko will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls. You may light a candle in remembrance of Tunie or leave a condolence for her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The family has chosen the Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, to honor Tunie's Legacy of Life.