Judith Katherine Kotila

Klingville

   Judy (Dennis) Kotila, 70, a resident of Klingville, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Canal View – Houghton County where she had been a resident patient.

     She was born on August 31, 1952, in L’Anse, MI, a daughter of the late Uno and Ilmi (Syria) Suojanen.  Judy was raised in Elo and attended the John A. Doelle School before graduating from the Houghton High Scholl with the class of 1970.

     On August 30, 1970, she was united in marriage to Dennis Kotila.  The couple resided in Klingville and raised their family.

     Mrs. Kotila had worked in the housekeeping department at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility retiring in 2014 after 38 years of service to the facility.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Chassell, enjoyed reading and being outdoors golfing and riding horses.

     Preceding her in death were her parents, her sisters Ruth Mantta and Helen Hyrkas.

     Surviving are: 

            Brenda Kotila of Hancock 

            Matthew Kotila of Misery Bay

     Her grandchildren

     Her sister: Adele (Terry) Sintkowski of Keweenaw Bay

     Several Nieces, nephews and cousins

     As requested, no service will take place for Judy.

     To view Judy’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

    The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation – Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

     The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Chassell Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.