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As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel:
Elvira M. Kinnunen, age 83, of Keweenaw Bay, MI passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Canal View – Houghton County. Elvira was born in Fraser, MI on March 26, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Lietz) Ahrens. Elvira graduated from Fraser High School. She married John Kinnunen on August 7, 1954 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Fraser. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2006. Elvira enjoyed working on puzzles, coloring, cutting the grass, gardening and dancing.
Elvira is survived by her loving family, daughters Sue (Duane) Rhodd of New Haven, MI and Kim (Roy) Winkler of Chesterfield Twp., MI, grandson Garrick Lamb of Keweenaw Bay, great grandchildren Shelby and Haily Lamb of Keweenaw Bay, 2 nephews and 1 niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John and her sister Kathleen.
Spring burial will take place in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery.
Elvira’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’anse has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
