OSKAR — Eunice J. Sten, 81, a resident of Oskar, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

She was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Trimountain, a daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Narhi) Paavola. Eunice was raised in Tapiola and attended the John A. Doelle School.

Eunice had worked for the Tapiola Co-op, Pheiffers Corner Store, the Holiday Gas Station in L’Anse and the Ramada Inn in Houghton.

In 1991, she was united in marriage to Howard Sten and the couple had made their home in Oskar. On Sept. 8, 2021, Howard preceded Eunice in death.

Mrs. Sten enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, bird watching, camping, riding motorcycles with Howard, and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her son, James Bishop; her step-daught

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