Ruth Ojala Obituary
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.
