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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
Dorothy Harjala of Copper City, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.
Dorothy was born January 27, 1926 in Iron Mountain, a daughter of William and Edla (Krapu) Maki. She attended Mohawk schools.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Edward and son Reed in 2014; her parents; 5 brothers, Arthur Kemila, Elmer Maki, Einar Makie, Arnold Maki, and LeRoy Makie; 4 sisters, Sylvia Willette, Ellen Hitsman, Verna Raisanen, and Martha Harjala.
She is survived by: Son, David (Sandra) Harjala of Knoxville, TN; Grandchildren, April (Joseph) Biondi of Garland, TX, Allan (Mardi Parelman) Harjala of San Diego, CA, Sean (Cassie) Harjala of Raeford, NC, and Jessie Harjala of Lawrence, MI; Great-grandchildren, Lily, Chelsea, and Carson; Great-great-grandchildren Braxxton and Elijah; Sisters-in-law Lillian and Shirley Harjala; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dorothy lived a long life of actively serving others. She was a longtime active member of Laurium Shining Light Church and a dedicated officer of the Gay Bazaar Rummage Sale that raises money for the Sherman Township Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, donations in Dorothy’s memory to Laurium Shining Light Church would be appreciated.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Lake View Cemetery section 75 in Calumet.
Following the burial a light luncheon will be held at the Laurium Shining Light Church for family and friends to attend.
Online condolences may be left for the family at http://www.ericksoncrowley.com
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.
