Austin Thomas Ahola

MONTREAL, Wis. - Austin Thomas Ahola, 17, of Montreal, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at home.

He was born Oct. 3, 1997, in Duluth, Minn., the son of William and Patricia (DeZur) Ahola. A gifted and talented student, he was currently completing all of his high school studies at the Hurley K-12 school and was enrolled in the Youth Options Program at Northland College in Ashland. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.

Austin loved downhill skiing, bike riding, going to the movies and spending time with his friends and family. He recently enjoyed a wonderful trip overseas with his mother to visit friends in London and Paris. He loved the Lord and believed in Angels with all of his heart and soul.

Surviving are his parents, William and Patricia Ahola, Montreal; sister, Ashley (Raun) Howell, Little Rock, Ark .; maternal grandmother, Mary DeZur, Hurley; niece, Sadie Isabelle Howell; nephews, Byraun and Brandon Howell; aunts and uncles, Shirley (David) Smith, Helena, Mont., Linda (Dan) Wisneski, Appleton, and Lenora Staszek, Aurora, Minn .; cousins, Heather (Eric) Hillman and Christopher Smith, Denver, Colo., Tracy (Randy) Jellison, Helena, Josh (Megan) DeZur and David DeZur, Appleton, and Holly (Seth) Tomlin, Menasha; and very dear friend who loved Austin like a grandson, Madeleine Morichetti, of Hurley.

Austin was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Staszek; maternal grandfather, Thomas DeZur; uncles, Casimir Staszek, and David and Anthony DeZur; and aunt, Loretta DeZur.

Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood, Mich. Condolences may be given to Austin's family online at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.

"Home"

The house was filled with living

Where kind people were giving.

The leaves breezed in the air

Where there was not a single care.

The windows exposed the light

Of a very fine night.

My house is your house

As yours is mine.

-Austin Ahola