Ruth Ojala's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Houghton, Michigan

Ruth Ojala

May 14, 1928 - January 9, 2026 (97 years old)

Houghton, Michigan

Ruth Ojala's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Houghton, Michigan

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Jacobson Funeral Home

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Ruth Ojala

May 14, 1928 - January 9, 2026 (97 years old)

Houghton, Michigan

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With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Ojala of Houghton, Michigan, whose life came to an end on January 9, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Ojala to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arvo Michaelson and Mariam Michaelson (Lilstrang); her husbands, George Hanka, Edwin Lonhgern and Wilho Ojala; her daughter Cheryl Kristick; and her sister Helen Pesola.

She is survived by: her children, Stephen Hanka (Soksun) of Utah and Carolyn Lindeman of East Lansing; her grandchildren, Amanda Bleak, Andrew Lindeman, Juliana Larsen, Jacqueline Lindeman, Dawn Poinier, Kristen Ayres, Sarah DelGrosso and Jeffrey Hanka; and her friend Oscar Heikkinen.

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Jacobson Funeral Home



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