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Russell W. Koski, 76, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Russ was born in Hancock, MI on November 12, 1949, to the late Axel and Ailien (Harmala) Koski. He was raised in Keweenaw Bay and was a graduate of the Baraga High School with the class of 1967. Following graduation, Russ attended Northern Michigan University where he received a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting.On December 11, 1976, he was united in marriage to the former Ruth Nordstrom. Russ began his career in banking and retired in 2015 as the CFO of Superior National Bank after 44 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church.
Besides his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his siblings: Viginia (Nasco) Keskey, MaryEllen Sorenson, Arthur Koski & Miriam Mercier, his brothers-in-law: Ernest Pietila, David Nasco, Melvin Keskey and Ray Mercier, and a great-granddaughter Annie Rautiola.
Russ is survived by his wife Ruth of Chassell, His Children: Janelle (Darin) Johnson of South Range, Jason (Nikki) Koski of Chassell, Lisa (Matthew) Frantti of Hartland, Beth (Matthew) Helminen of Hancock, Amy (Karl) Sturos of Hartland, Mark (Leah) Koski of Hancock, Philip(Karmen) Koski of Calumet, Craig (Shannon) Koski of Hancock, Kristin Koski of Chassell, 44 grandchildren and their spouses, 3 great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Sorenson, Becky Koski, Ann Pietila, David (Judy) Nordstrom, numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Russell will be held at 2pm, Monday, March 16, 2026, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton with Mark Halonen to officiate. Spring burial will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.
Friends may call on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 10am until 2pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton.
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The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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