Benjamin Juntikka

Obituary of Benjamin Ernest Juntikka Hancock Benjamin "Ben" Ernest Juntikka, 84, a resident of Hancock passed away Thursday morning July 31, 2014, after a long illness. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Obenhoff, MI, a son of the late Ernest and Amanda (Rajala) Juntikka. As a child Ben attended the Atlantic Mine School. He had worked for U.P. Oil Company, owned and operated B&E Oil Company and owned & manage rental apartments in the area. Ben was a very giving person that would help anyone whenever he could. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers Philip Juntikka and Thor Juntikka; his sisters Irene Belttari and Elfie Tapio and in infancy a sister Phoebe and a brother James. Surviving are: His wife: Lorraine (Jamsen) Juntikka of Hancock His children: Marilyn (Gary) Remmers of Charlotte, NC Tom Juntikka of Hancock His grandchildren: Jill (Oscie) Brown, Megan (Tim) Dexter, and Jason Juntikka His great granddaughter: Sydney Brown His sister: Anne (Richard) Bacon of Alanson, MI His brothers: William (Jean) Juntikka of Chassell Carl (Sue) Juntikka of Chassell Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins Ben requested no funeral service and cremation has taken place. To view Ben's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes have been assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family of Benjamin Juntikka, please visit Tribute Store