Bernice Knuuttila Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernice Knuuttila of Pelkie, Michigan, who passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 86. 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 Bernice Knuuttila to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walfred Juntunen and Mabel Juntunen; her parents-in-law, Jacob and Lydia Niemisto; and her siblings-in-law, Jean Juntunen, Arvo and Rachel Keranen.
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Saaranen (Paul), James Knuuttila (Mary), Patti Yost (Bill), Linda Schierkolk (Tom) and John Knuuttila (Heidi); her grandchildren, Joshua Saaranen, Joel Saaranen (Jamie), Laila Maki, Alissa Pitts, Laura Rose (Cameron), Sara Yost, Elsa Yost, Lydia Agarwal (Ekagra), Sam Schierkolk (Sarah), Logan Schierkolk (AJ), Silas Schierkolk and Audrey Grove (Micah); and her brothers, Raymond and Richard Juntunen (JoAnn).
