Kevin Kyllonen

Obituary of Kevin Kyllonen Painesdale Kevin Richard Kyllonen, 37, a resident of Painesdale, MI, passed away early Friday morning May 9, 2008, due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on July 27, 1970, in Marquette, MI a son of Gordon and Martha (Puska) Kyllonen. As a child, he was raised in Painesdale and attended and graduated from Jeffers High School. Mr. Kyllonen was a veteran having served with the U.S. Army being stationed in Ft. Worth, TX. Kevin has worked for Interclean while residing in the Ann Arbor area, locally for the Houghton County Department of Social Services, and for the past 14 years with his father and on his own as a floor covering installer. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his friends, working on cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, camping, and fishing. Kevin loved his children, they were the love of his life. He loved all children and enjoyed playing Santa Clause at Christmas. Kevin was a loving and caring person who will be dearly missed by all. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, his aunts; Judith Sziber and Geraldine Laplander; his uncle; Peter Puska; and his cousin: Tina Verran. Surviving are: His children: Gabrielle, MiKayla, and Trevor all of South Range His Parents: Gordon and Martha Kyllonen of Painesdale His Siblings: Cassie Kyllonen of Tamarack Christie (Greg) Kratt of Twin Lakes Kimberlee (Recently passed George Jr.) DeRosier of Painesdale His nieces & nephews whom he loved very much: Skyler, Sofia, Brandon and Emma Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Memorial services for Kevin will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday May 14, 2008, in the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock with Fr. John Martignon and Pastor Paul Marin to officiate. Burial will be in the Elo Cemetery at a later time. Friends may call on Wednesday May 14, 2008, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock from 3 p.m. until time of services. To view Kevin's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel funeral home of Hancock has been assisting the family with the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established to be used for the college funds for the children of Kevin Kyllonen, Memorial donations may be dropped off or mailed to Edward Jones in Hancock. To send flowers to the family of Kevin Kyllonen, please visit Tribute Store