Lydia Tapio

Obituary of Lydia Tapio Hancock Lydia (Lil) Elina Raisanen; Karvonen, Tapio, 90, a former resident of Hancock, passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 2004, at the Cypress Manor Nursing Home in Hancock, where she had been a resident patient. The former Lydia Raisanen was born in the Onnela District, a daughter of the late William and Olivia (Lahnala) Raisanen, and attended the Redridge school. Lil was born in an era when the eldest daughter was often called upon to care for her siblings. She was unable to attend school past the third grade and often regretted not being able to do so. Her sacrifice and kindness to the family is cherished. Later, she worked and lived in the Detroit area after her marriage to Oliver Karvonen & then later in Atlantic Mine. After his passing, she married Arnold Tapio and they lived in Toivola, and then in Hancock. Mrs. Tapio was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Hancock. Surviving are: 2 Sisters: Mrs. Aune (Ann) Kaikkonen of Farmington Mrs. Jennie (Jean) Paavola of Houghton 2 Brothers: Carl (Helen) Raisanen of Livonia Arnold (Arbutus) Raisanen of Long Beach, WA Numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins Funeral services will be held 11 A M, Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock, with Rev. Gerry Southerton to officiate. Burial to be in the Liminga Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 P.M. and for 1 hour prior to services at the Memorial Chapel in Hancock. Relatives & friends may go to www.memorialchapel.net to view Lil's obituary or send condolences to the immediate family. To send flowers to the family of Lydia Tapio, please visit Tribute Store