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Chassell
Irene J. Byykkonen passed away on April 21, 2026, at Canal View.
She was born November 8, 1940, to John and Julia (Tuomi) Honigisto.
Irene was a life long resident of Chassell, MI. She graduated from Chassell School and went on to graduate from Soumi College and became a Computer Programmer at Soumi College.
She was active in her community and a devoted member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting with friends at church, crocheting, remodeling homes, reading, singing, and traveling. Above all, her greatest joy was being a mom.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents, John and Julia Hongisto, siblings Charlene Hongisto, and Ruth (Dave) Ahonen, husbands Rudolph J. “Rudy” Saatio and Arthur M. “Art” Byykkonen.
She leaves behind a Sister Barb (Jay-Gerb) Garnell; Her children, John R. (Dottie) Saatio & Susan (Rodney) Thompson; Step-son, Scott (Pam) Byykkonen; Grandchildren, John W. Saatio, Nichole L. Saatio, Brandon Thompson; Step-grandchildren, Aaron Williams and Anjelica Wickstrom; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Viewing at 10:00 , service at 11:00 with luncheon to follow at the church, graveside service after.
To view Irene’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
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