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Jerome Arthur Kangas “Jerry”, 81, a lifelong resident of Paavola, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at UP Health System – Marquette, surrounded by his wife and family.
He was born on January 25, 1944, in Hancock, a son of the late William and Phoebe (Hoitola) Kangas. Jerome was raised in Paavola and attended the Hancock Schools.
Jerome was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. After his service, he worked for various construction companies and retired with the Laborers Union Local #1329.
On January 30, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shirley Frantila at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Paavola where they raised their 4 daughters.
Surviving are:
His wife of 60 years, Shirley Kangas
His daughters: Barbra Ellenich and her children Kyle, Kevin, and Kollin; Brenda (Dave) Meyers, and their children; Dylan, & Logan; Rhonda (Eddy Maki) Kangas and her children: Brooke(Johnny) and Travis; and Renee (Jake Gerzetich) Arceci and her children: Dominic Arceci,
Brielle Arceci, Carter Gerzetich, Jaden Gerzetich and Tristen Gerzetich; His great grandchildren: Ryder, Bentley, Hunter and Sawyer; His brother: Richard (Josephine) Kangas; and Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Preceding him in death are his parents, William and Phoebe Kangas, his son-in-law: Aaron Arceci and his brothers-in-law: Kenneth Frantila, and Stanley Frantila.
A private service for Jerome will be held at a later date this spring with burial in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.
To view Jerome’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit https://www.memorialchapel.net/.
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