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As received from the Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes:
Keith W. Ylitalo, 59, a resident of Hancock, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Mission Point of Hancock following a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 29, 1961, in Hancock the son of the late Edwin and Barbara (Baakko) Ylitalo. Keith was raised in Frenchtown and was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 1979.
Mr. Ylitalo had worked for various contractors in the area until his health would not allow him to work any longer.
Keith was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church he enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a nephew Tommy Ylitalo.
Surviving are:
His brother: Mark (Barbara) Ylitalo of Laurium
His sister: Sandra (Kenneth Manninen of Painesdale
His nephews and niece: Eric Ylitalo, Josh Ylitalo and Stephanie Nettel
Numerous cousins
As requested, no service will take place at this time.
The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.
