Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
MARENISCO, Mich. — Helen Sophie Wakevainen, 83, a longtime resident of Marenisco, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
She was born on June 10, 1931, in Bessemer Township, a daughter of Donald Theodore and Elsie (Ruha) Wakevainen. Helen graduated from Roosevelt High School in Marenisco.
She was an office worker in various states and enjoyed oil painting.
Helen is survived by a brother, Donald Arvo (Bette) Wakevainen, Wakefield; a sister, Clara Amelia Wakevainen, Marenisco; a niece, Brenda (Ted) Miskovich, Wakefield; a nephew, Doug (Jean) Wakefield, Portland, Ore .; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Interment will be in the family plot at Agate Falls Cemetery, Ontonagon County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Wakefield, Jerald Rocco, owner-manager. Condolences may be sent online at lakesidememorialchapel.com.
