Gordon Kilpela's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Iron Mountain, Michigan

Gordon Kilpela

March 22, 1942 - November 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Iron Mountain, Michigan

Gordon Kilpela's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Iron Mountain, Michigan

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Jacobs Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.

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Gordon Kilpela

March 22, 1942 - November 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Iron Mountain, Michigan

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Gordon Kilpela Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gordon Kilpela of Iron Mountain, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gordon left this world on November 23, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gordon Kilpela to show support.

Though Gordon has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Urho Kilpela and Alice Cardinal. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Kilpela; his children, Ryan Kilpela of Iron Mountain, James Kilpela and Mary Jo Kilpela; his granddaughter Mindy; and his siblings, Norman Kilpela (Mary Ann Kilpela), John, David, Ardell Kilpela, Betty and Mary Ann.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jacobs Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.



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1025 Carpenter Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

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