Raymond Hanks

Obituary of Raymond Hanks Dollar Bay Raymond Roy Hanks, 55, a resident of Dollar Bay, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday November 29, 2007. Roy was born on December 8, 1951, in Stambaugh, MI. He was the son of the late R. Roy and Carolyn (Wilson) Hanks of Iron River. He grew up in Iron River, MI and attended the Iron River Schools. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Dollar Bay, MI His children Jesse (Karen) Heikkinen of Dodgeville and Elizabeth Corrigan of Chassell. Also surviving are four grandchildren; Cameron, Bredon, Riley, and DrewElisabeth. His sisters Nancy Smith of Escanaba and Natalie Fredricks of Califorina. He is further survived by his mother-in-law Martha Heikkinen of Woodside Location a brother-in-law Alan (Corrie Hohly) Heikkinen of Calumet and sister-in-law Donna Slining of California. Roy was preceded in death by his father Raymond Roy Hanks in July 1959 and his mother Carolyn Wilson Hanks in September 1991. He worked as a mechanic for most of his life and as a bartender at Partanen's Bar and most recently as a remodeling carpenter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his buddies and was a diehard Packers fan. Friends may call on Thursday December 6, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock there will be a short prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Chassell at 11 a.m. Friday December 7, 2007. Spring burial will be in the Waasa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy the family suggests that memorials may be given Denise Hanks. To view Roy'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. To send flowers to the family of Raymond Hanks, please visit Tribute Store