Christine E. Heiskanen Obituary
The passing of Christine E. Heiskanen of Marquette, Michigan, born in Stambaugh, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 20, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Christine E. Heiskanen to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Christine E. is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Christine E.'s spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Santilli and Florence A. Santilli (Fabbri); her husband Larry J. Heiskanen of Angel's Catholic Church; and her brother-in-law David Kudwa. She is survived by: her daughter Tricia Heiskanen (Jed Nordine) of Marquette; her grandson Rowan Nordine of Marquette; her siblings, Mary Kudwa of Crystal Falls and Bill Santilli (Sally Jo) of Crystal Falls; her siblings-in-law, Susan Nyman (Robert) of Greenville, WI and Tom Heiskanen (Kathy) of Negaunee; and her adoptive daughter Lucia Shyiak (Dave) of Marquette. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Peter Cathedral (311 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
