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Marilyn E. (Kettenbeil) Jukuri, 93, a resident of the Bluff’s Senior Living Community in Houghton and a former Keweenaw Bay resident, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Gardenview Assisted Living in Calumet, where she had been a resident patient since this past November.
She was born on April 1, 1932, in Lake Linden, a daughter of the late Henry “Heinie” and Margaret (Birk) Kettenbeil. Marilyn was raised in Lake Linden and was a graduate of the Lake Linden High School.
On June 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to Gordon E. Jukuri. The couple had resided in Chassell as they raised their family. The couple also resided in Keweenaw Bay and Hancock. On October 12, 2016, Gordon preceded Marilyn in death. Since that time Marilyn has resided at the Bluff Senior Living Community before becoming a resident patient at Garden View Assisted Living in Calumet.
Mrs. Jukuri had attended Zion Lutheran Church in Hancock and Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie. She had owned and operated a cottage rental business with her husband, along with Gordon’s Flowers Shop. She enjoyed being active with the Houghton County Fair and the Houghton County Historical Society. Marilyn also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, living on the water while she resided in Keweenaw Bay, and loved to bake, can fruits and vegetables, work on sewing projects, and in her garden.
Preceding her in death were her husband Gordon, her son-in-law: John Kohut; her parents and
Surviving are:
Her children: Donna Kohut
Paul (Beth) Jukuri
Mark Jukuri
Her grandchildren: Georgeann (Karl) Larson, Abigail (Rob) Larson, Hannah (Wil) Kling, & Eli (Jennifer) Jukuri
Her great-grandchildren: Sylvi Larson, Arnie Larson, Valli Kling and Max Kling
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
A funeral service for Marilyn will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:30 am in the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel with Pastor Jay Weidner to officate. Burial will be in the Chassell Cemetery.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 10:30 am until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel.
Marilyn’s family would like to thank the staff of Gardenview Assisted Living for the care given to her during her stay.
To view Marilyn’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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