Jerome A. Kangas

Paavola

Jerome Arthur Kangas "Jerry", 81, a lifelong resident of Paavola,

passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at UP Health System - Marquette,

surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born on January 25, 1944, in Hancock, a son of the late William

and Phoebe (Hoitola) Kangas. Jerome was raised in Paavola and attended

the Hancock Schools.

Jerome was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. After

his service, he worked for various construction companies and retired

with the Laborers Union Local #1329.

On January 30, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shirley Frantila at

the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The couple resided in Paavola where

they raised their 4 daughters.

Surviving are:

His wife of 60 years, Shirley Kangas

His daughters: Barbra Ellenich and her children Kyle, Kevin, and

Kollin; Brenda (Dave) Meyers, and their children; Dylan, & Logan;

Rhonda (Eddy Maki) Kangas and her children: Brooke(Johnny) Wickstrom and Travis;

and Renee (Jake Gerzetich) Arceci and her children: Dominic Arceci, Brielle Arceci,

Carter Gerzetich, Jaden Gerzetich and Tristen Gerzetich; His great grandchildren: Ryder, Bentley,

Hunter and Sawyer; His brother: Richard (Josephine) Kangas; and

Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Preceding him in death are his parents, William and Phoebe Kangas, his

son-in-law: Aaron Arceci; his brother Dennis; his sister Phyllis  and his

brothers-in-law: Kenneth Frantila, and Stanley Frantila.

A private service for Jerome will be held at a later date this spring with burial

in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.

To view Jerome's obituary or to send condolences to the family, please

visit www.memorialchapel.net

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock Chapel is assisting

the family with the arrangements.