Mary Kay Moilainen (Herlevich)

Hubbell

Mary Moilanen (Herlevich),73, of Hubbell, entered heaven peacefully surrounded by family. She was born in 1952 to Arvid and Dorothy (Bradshaw) Ranta of the Houghton Canal.

She graduated from Houghton High School in 1970. She had a first career of 25 years managing JoAnn Fabric stores, and then became the House Manager for 10 years at the Omega House when it first opened.

She enjoyed her annual vacation trips with “the crazy ladies”, and many vacation adventures with her grandkids (see Alaska Salmon photo). While at home, she was always encouraged by her best friend, the cat, Sammy, that she inherited from her Grandson. She always liked her annual campground visits with all of her nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her second husband Paul Moilanen; her grandson, Riley Herlevich, and an infant brother, Michael Ranta.

Surviving are:

Her children: Dawn Herlevich (Chris Asiala) of Rochester, MI, and Jon Herlevich (Cheryl) of Atlantic Mine, and her wonderful grandchildren Eliot Herlevich (girlfriend Bree Jones) of Atlantic Mine, Paige Herlevich (Rick Riede) of Portsmouth, VA; Her brothers Gordon Ranta (Renee) of Calumet and Ricky Ranta of Gross Point Shores, MI.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton with Fr. Corey Litzner to celebrate. Burial will be in the Waasa Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton.

Memorial donations in Mary’s name can be given to St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church of Houghton, or to the Beacon House in Marquette.

To view Mary’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.