George Turpeinen

Obituary of George Turpeinen Calumet George A. Turpeinen, 55, a resident of Calumet, Ave., Calumet, passed away Wednesday August 23, 2006, at his home following a short courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 5, 1950, son of the late Arvo Turpeinen and Elma (Hakala) Turpeinen. George grew up in Detroit and lived in Calumet for the past 15 years. His life's work was loving GOD and making people happy. He enjoyed the outdoors, old comedy reruns, the guitar, and spending time with his friends, going to Burger King everyday where he said they had the best waitress's, crew, and patrons in the whole universe. George loved his family and talked about them daily, he was a good friend and will be sadly missed by many. Survivors include his mother, Elma Turpeinen of Houghton A sister: Linda Carlson of Boulder, CO A niece: Michele Carlson of Boulder, CO A Nephew: Eric Leukert of Milwaukee, WI Aunts: Ida Pultz and Sophie Nedoli A uncle, great niece and nephew, numerous cousins and friends Funeral Services for George will be held 5 P.M. Monday August 28, 2006, in the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Rev. John Autio to officiate. Friends may call on Monday August 28, 2006, at the Funeral Home from 4 P.M. until time of services. The family thanks Sharon, her family and staff of the Westside House for their love, care and dedication and being George's family and also the staff of CCMH. To view George's obituary or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. To send flowers to the family of George Turpeinen, please visit Tribute Store