Eleanor Angeli Spigarelli

Eleanor "Ellie" Angeli Spigarelli, age, 88, of Iron River, MI, passed away at home on December 6th, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1931, in Muskegon, MI., daughter of the late Everett and Blanche (Madecey) Grandelius. Ellie attended the Muskegon schools, graduating with the class of 1949. She then attended Edward Sparrow Nursing School of Lansing, MI.  Ellie married Thomas Angeli on June 19, 1952, in Angola, IN. Tom preceded her in death on March 22, 1982. On June 1, 1985, Ellie married Duvilio Spigarelli at St. Cecelia Church of Caspian. Duvilio preceded her in death on December 19, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas "Tony" Angeli, and her brother and sister-in-law, Everett "Sonny" and Martha Grandelius. Tom and Ellie owned and operated Selin’s Furniture and True Value Hardware store in Iron River for a number of years in the 70's, and Ellie later purchased and operated Spigarelli lanes in Crystal Falls with her husband, Duvilio. In addition to being an excellent bowler, Ellie was an avid golfer, participating in many tournaments. She was a member of the Iron River Country Club and George Young Golf & Recreation Center. Ellie is survived by her children, Everett (Rhonda) Angeli of Iron River, Mary (David) Arcand of Crystal Falls, and David (Penny) Angeli of Albers, IL; stepchildren, Anthony (Kathy) Spigarelli of Edgerton, WI, Dr. Michael Spigarelli of Cincinnati, OH, Mary (Kenneth) Rose of Longwood, FL, Nina H. Buske of Stoughton, WI and Patricia Spigarelli of Burbank, CA; sister, Janice (Tom) Hylland, of Muskeon, MI; seven grandchildren, Kristie (Brian Berg) Angeli, Jayni Angeli, Taylor Angeli, Zach Angeli, Alexandra Angeli, Christi (Sean) Raphael, Craig Arcand, three great grandchildren, Jericho, Jeremiah, and Tyler Raphael; extended family and friends. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her giving heart, lively singing and dancing, and Hungarian cooking. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:45 am at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11am at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Gregory Veneklase to offer the Mass of Christian Burial.   Interment will be in the Iron River City Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellie’s name to the Northwoods Animal Shelter, 930 Selden Road, Iron River, MI 49935. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eleanor Angeli Spigarelli, please visit our flower store.