Ruth Haischer

Obituary of Ruth Haischer Hancock Ruth V. Haischer, 79, a resident of Hancock passed away Friday morning January 7, 2011, at her home with her family by her side following a lengthy illness.She was born on June 11, 1931, in Oneco Location, a daughter of the late Yalmer and Hilma (Koikka) Moilanen. Ruth graduated with the class of 1948 from the Dollar Bay High School at the age of seventeen. On December 19, 1953, she was united in marriage to Andrew Haischer. Andrew preceded Ruth in death on February 12, 2007. Ruth and Andrew raised seven children. Later in life, Ruth had worked for Leutholds and Ferns and then later for herself as a seamstress.Ruth attended the S.S. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton.Preceding her in death were her husband, a grandson Michael Busser, her parents and her sister JoAnne Carlson.Surviving are: Her children; Karen Haischer of HancockJohn (Julianne) Haischer of the Hancock Canal Jack Haischer of Dollar Bay Sandy Busser of Dollar Bay Laura Haischer of Atlantic MineJay (Terri) Haischer of Atlantic MineSherri (D.J.) Dulong of Franklin MineHer grandchildren; Jay Busser, Corbin Haischer, Andrew Dulong, Dr. Heather Busser-DeMarte, Pamela Busser, Hollie Slater, Joy Kinnunen & Vanessa Dulong.Her great grandchildren; Anthony Slater & Hailey DeMarte Her brother; William (Sharon) Moilanen of OnecoWalter (Pauline Moilanen of WarrenHer sisters; Marge Sorochman of Lake LindenJan (Roy) Tossava of NegauneeNumerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.A memorial service for Ruth will be held 1 pm Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at S.S Peter & Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton with Rev. David Weber to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.Friends may call on Tuesday January 11, 2011, at S.S. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church of Houghton from 12 noon until time of services.To view Ruth's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting the family with the arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Ruth Haischer, please visit Tribute Store