Lauren C. Frieberg REICHEL
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Lauren C. Frieberg REICHEL

  • January 23, 1952 - June 7, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“I was deeply saddened to hear of Laurie's passing. Laurie has been such a good friend to my mom since before I can remember. I know my mom will miss...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Denise (Christian) Nebel - MI

“Laurie, you will forever be in my heart. I too, remember you strumming your guitar in your living room. I am happy to say the last time I saw you,...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Shannon Carter - Marquette, MI

“I am so sorry about your loss.. I will miss Laurie's beautiful and sweet smile...her kind word she always had to say about me....Laurie was a very...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Gina - Appleton, WI

“Amy, There are no words that will make this time easier for you. So I will just say I love you, and my heart breaks for you and Joanie. Lauren was a...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Darlene Hitchings - Barberton, OH

“Joanie, I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of your dear sweet Grammy. She loved you so much. Was the best Grammy in the world. She will...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Darlene Hitchings - Barberton, OH

“Gwen and family my heart goes out to you today. And sending many prayers that your family will find peace and love while you deal with your lose.God...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Lorrie Underwood - Gwinn, MI

“Laurie will be remembered as a very strong presence in the world. I knew her for a short time in my youth and I remember her playing the guitar in...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Jeffrey Robertson - MN

“thak you so much for all the prayers and shared memories...her struggle is over for that im at peace but i am going to miss her SO much and there are...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Gwyn - Gwinn, MI

“Thank you all for your comments. I love my mom very much. I just don't know what to say but my heart is broke. I know she loved each and every...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Amy - Gwinn, MI

“Kerry, My heart goes out to you. I know how much you loved, cared and watched over your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: CaroleBeauchamp - Mqt, MI

“Kerry, My heart goes out to you. I know how much you loved, cared and watched over your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: CaroleBeauchamp - Mqt, MI

“To all of Laurie's Family. Her loss now will be replaced by knowing that her struggle with life has ended in eternal piece. Think of her fondly. ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Frank Fontaine - De Pere, WI

“Dear Joanie, Gwyn, Alan, & Amy, My thoughts and memories of Laurie are all I can think of when I hear of her passing. I had no idea that she was...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Karie Malvasio - Marquette, MI

“dear amy and joanie..we are sad to hear of the passing of your mom and grammy!! our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: stephanie - marquette, MI

“Dear Joanie & all of Laurie's family. I feel so badly for you all; there are never adequate words to express sorrow at one's passing, but especially...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Faye Bowers - Marquette, MI

“My condolences to Laurie's family. I remember driving up to Big Bay one winter night with her and her cousin, Janel, during our high school years and...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Karen Alholm - Marquette, MI

“To the entire family of Laurie, I was so saddened to read of Laurie's passing. I have not seen Laurie in many years but have many fond memeories as...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Ann LaFave Lindberg - Marquette, MI

“Auntie Joanie, Amy, Kerry, Allen and Gwyn, My heart is broken to know that my cousin Laurie has passed. We grew up together, sharing many moments. ...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Janel Anderson - MI

“I was so very saddened to hear of Laurie’s passing. Please know that my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Laurie’s family...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Chris (Holly) Crothers - MI

“Auntie Joanie, Alan, Kerry, and Gwinn, I was so sad to hear about Laurie. My first memory of Laurie is her visiting us when we lived in Oconto,...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Joy Pomeroy - MI

“I am so very sorry to hear about Laurie. I am very familiar with the loss since losing my Bobby 2 yrs ago. Find something positive to hold onto...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Sharon McNerney Farmer - Erin, TN

“Auntie Joanie, Kerry, Gwyn, Allen and Amy, I have fond memories of Laurie and will always remember her smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Anita Bowers - Iron Mountain, MI


Lauren "Laurie" Frieberg Reichel, 59, of Marquette, died Tuesday morning, at her home. She was born January 23, 1952 in Marquette, a daughter of Norman W. Frieberg and Joan C. McNerney. She attended and was a 1970 graduate of Marquette High School. In 1992 Laurie moved to Nashville, TN where she wrote country music and was employed at the Ozburn-Hessey Moving & Storage Company. In 1998 she moved to Gwinn. Laurie was a member of the Little Lake American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #349. She loved music, gardening, baking, family picnics, swimming (if there were no bugs) and spending time with her granddaughter, Joanie. She was also known to be an obsessive cleaner. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Carlo Vignaroli) Rooks of Gwinn; mother, Joan Fontaine of Marquette; granddaughter, Joanie Rooks of Gwinn; siblings, Alan D. Frieberg of Republic, Kerry (Jim) Bonovich of Ishpeming and Gwyn (Maurice Richardson) Fontaine of Gwinn; son-in-law, Robert Rooks of Ohio; nieces & nephews, Josh (Angela) Salmi, Breanna (Arnold) Murray, Sarah (Jason) Carr, Christopher (Jayda Mujo) Ward, Jordan and Jacob Fontaine; great-nieces and nephews, Madison, Andrew, Kalynn, Taylor and Tyson; and best friends, Maxine Wirtenen and Jean Christian. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Norman Frieberg. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home with Rev. Msgr. Michael Steber officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Laurie's family. Laurie's obituary may also be viewed at www.canalefuneral.com where memories can be shared.