Impi Kemppainen

Obituary of Impi Kemppainen HoughtonImpi J. Kemppainen, 100, a former resident of Douglass House Apartments Houghton passed away Thursday morning January 3, 2013, at the Cypress Manor Nursing Home in Hancock where she had been a resident patient for the past 3 years.She was born in Portage Township on April 12, 1912, a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie (Bukema) Etapa. She attended the local schools.Impi was united in marriage to Wilbert Saari and in 1942, he preceded her in death due to injuries received in a mining accident. On February 12, 1955, she was united in marriage to Ted Kemppainen and in August of 1984 he preceded Impi in death.Mrs. Kemppainen was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock.Also preceding her in death were her sisters Alma Kahler, Lillian Turunen and Doris RossSurviving are: Her son: David (Charlene) Saari of South Miwaukee, WIHer granddaughter: Rijalynne (Greg) Saari Perez of South Milwaukee, WI Her sisters: Florence Heliste of Salmouth, MIBetty Turner of Livonia, MI Her brothers: Robert Etapa of Washougal, WACarl Etapa of HurontownJames (Claudia) Etapa of Portage TownshipSeveral nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friendsAs requested no visitation or service will take place and spring burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.To view Impi's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Impi Kemppainen, please visit Tribute Store