Susan Pietila (Kilpela)

Obituary of Susan Pietila Hancock Susan (Vic) Pietila, 69, a resident of Hancock passed away at home Thursday afternoon June 27, 2013, following a lengthy illness.She was born on July 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Paul and Erma (Poyhonen) Kilpela. Sue was a graduate of the Calumet High School with the class of 1961.On July 7, 1963, she was united in marriage to Victor Pietila. The couple first resided in the Detroit area, then resided in Atlantic Mine and for the past 19 years have made their home in Hancock.Mrs. Pietila was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton.Preceding her in death were her parents, her brother, Arthur, five brother-in-laws and 1 sister-in-law.Surviving are: Her husband: Victor Pietila of Hancock Her children:Tim (Sheri) Pietila of Howell, MIMark (Anne) Pietila of Atlantic MineLisa Pietila of HoughtonKent (Kirsten) Pietila of Atlantic MineNora (Mark) Halonen of Atlantic MineSara (Dan) Halonen of Howell, MIJohn Paul (Connie) Pietila of Hancock Peter (Nora) Pietila of Delano, MNHer brothers & sisters:Peter (Barbara) Kilpela of Atlantic MinePauline(the late Carl) Pietila of Hancock Paul (Marilyn) Kilpela of HoughtonKristiin (Douglas) Heinonen of Hancock Judith (Steven) Kangas of Atlantic MineJohn (Judith) Kilpela of Chassell3 sisters-in-law and 3 brothers-in-law42 grandchildrenNumerous nieces, nephews, and cousinsFuneral services for Susan will be held 11 am Saturday June 29, 2013, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton with Richard Eskola to officiate. Burial will be in the Atlantic Mine Cemetery.Friends may call on Friday June 28, 2013, from 4 to 8:00 pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Houghton and on Saturday from 10 am until time of services at the church.To view Sue'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.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Susan Pietila, please visit Tribute Store