Christine Ann Ruonavaara's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Hancock, Michigan

Christine Ann Ruonavaara

November 2, 1951 - January 17, 2026 (74 years old)

Hancock, Michigan

Christine Ann Ruonavaara's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Hancock, Michigan

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Christine Ann Ruonavaara

November 2, 1951 - January 17, 2026 (74 years old)

Hancock, Michigan

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Christine Ann Ruonavaara Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Christine Ann Ruonavaara (Hancock, Michigan), born in Houghton, Michigan, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christine Ann Ruonavaara to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin Johnson and Verna Johnson (Riutta); and her siblings-in-law, Sally Johnson and Paul JukkalaSurviving. She is survived by: her children, Jessica Muonio (Steve) of Atlantic Mine, Jeffrey Ruonavaara (Kara) of Atlantic Mine, Kurt Ruonavaara (Krista) of Kalispell, MT, Justin Ruonavaara (Joni) of Houghton, Lars Ruonavaara (Sonja) of Hancock, Rosalie Hammerstrom (Jamie) of Atlantic Mine, Lowell Ruonavaara (Sarah) of Toivola, Brent Ruonavaara (Bethany) of Painesdale, Quinn Ruonavaara (Nicolyn) of Moorcroft, WY, Dane Ruonavaara (Victoria) of Toivola, Benjamin Ruonavaara (Lia) of Tri Mountain and Candace Erickson (Les) of Pelkie; and her siblings, Gary Johnson of Eau Claire, WI, Sharon Jukkala of Houghton, Judy Johnson of Houghton, Sandra Beauchamp (Frank) of Dodgeville, Gail Raffaelli (Martin) of Dodgeville, Carolyn Arens (Joseph) of Atlantic Mine and Mary Datto (Karry) of Atlantic Mine. She is also survived by Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jan 20

Visitation

Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
1500 N Elevation St, Hancock, MI 49930

Wed

Jan 21

Visitation

Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
1500 N Elevation St, Hancock, MI 49930

Wed

Jan 21

Funeral service

Old Apostolic Lutheran Church
1500 N Elevation St, Hancock, MI 49930

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