James "Jim" Honkanen's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Cedar, Michigan

James "Jim" Honkanen

August 1, 1929 - January 11, 2025 (95 years old)

Cedar, Michigan

James "Jim" Honkanen's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Cedar, Michigan

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James "Jim" Honkanen

August 1, 1929 - January 11, 2025 (95 years old)

Cedar, Michigan

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James Honkanen Obituary

The passing of James Honkanen of Cedar, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 11, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Honkanen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Anna Honkanen; his wife Beverly Honkanen (Riffel); his son Mike Honkanen; and his father Edward Honkanen. He is survived by: his daughters, Diane Honkanen (Scott) of Raleigh and Linda Bryan (Steve) of Brimley; his daughter-in-law Pam Honkanen (Marie) of Sault Ste; his grandchildren, Steve Walters (Tiffany) of Raleigh, Andrea Eaves (Dan) of Lake Orion, Chelsea Howson (Andy) of Midland, Greg Walters (Sophie) of Terrebonne, Ashley Ward (Nate) of Edmonton, Michael Walters (Alison) of Raleigh and David Bryan (Abbie) of Greenville, Michigan; and his great grandchildren, Skylyn, Lucas, Connor, Corinne, Sawyer, Brady, Theo, Benjamin, Kate, Lyla, Emerson, Gavin, Jordan and Bailee.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, Brimley c/o 11509 W. H-40, Rudyard, MI 49780 or to Cedar Cove Assisted Living, 226 S. Mary L St., Cedarville, MI 49719.

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May 19

Visitation

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
6769 M-221, Brimley, MI 49715

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May 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
6769 M-221, Brimley, MI 49715

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May 19

Burial

Oaklawn Chapel
15264 M-129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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