John Aho

Obituary of John Aho HoughtonJohn W. Aho, 64, a resident of the Arbor Green Apartments in Houghton passed away Friday evening September 20, 2013, at the Portage Hospital in Hancock following a short illness.He was born on March 22, 1949, in Hancock, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Tiura) Aho. He was raised in Trimountain and attended the Jeffers Schools.Mr. Aho was a veteran having served with the United States Army.John was a log scaler working for Connor Manufacturing in Baraga and Northern Hardwoods of South Range until poor health forced an early retirement.Mr. Aho was united in marriage to the former Jean Loonsfoot and in December of 1992, she preceded him in death. On May 18, 1996, he was united in marriage to the former Shirley Destrampe.John was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, following the Green Bay Packers and using his metal detector to find copper.Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife, his granddaughter Jacy; step-son Donald Mentink Jr., twin infant sisters and his brother Francis.Surviving are: His wife: Shirley Aho of Houghton His children: Juliet (Brad) Goyen of BaragaLaurie Massie of L'AnseJena Aho of BaragaJolene (Tom Passmore) Aho of Brimley, MI Jamie Jones of BaragaDenise (Mike) Michaelson of ChassellDarin (Jaimee) Mentink of South Haven, MI His grandchildren: Justine, Corey, Joey, Patrick, Jatika, Tristan, Jory, Tommy, Lily, Jeani, Nicole, Laura, Ava and WalterHis great grandchildren: Mya, Katie & AustinHis brother: Carl (Paulette) Aho of White Pine, MI His sisters: Shirley Niemi of DodgevilleEvelyn (Ray) McClung of Mass City Dorothy Kinnunen of BaragaArlene Larson of Plainwell, MI Dolores (Bill) Davis of Plainwell, MI Janie (David) Putkela of Plainwell, MINumerous nieces, nephews, and cousinsAs requested, a private time to celebrate John's life will be held at a later time.To view John's obituary or to send condolences to John's family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of John Aho, please visit Tribute Store