Darlene Hiltunen, 76, a resident of Ahmeek, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2015 with her family by her side.
She was born on November 21, 1938 to Allen and Margaret (Norum) Schmidlin in Laurium.
Darlene attended Calumet High School.
On June 30, 1956 Darlene married Jerome “Jerry” Hiltunen.
They resided in Royal Oak until 1987 when they returned to the Copper Country.
Darlene enjoyed her flowers around the house and working outside in her yard. She enjoyed going on trips to the casino with friends and family.
Darlene and Jerry loved to entertain family and friends over the years and they were known for their barbeques and hospitality.
Darlene is survived:
Her husband of 56 years, Jerry
Son: Mike (Maryann) Hiltunen of Wisconsin
Daughters:
Terri (Ray) Koskela of Big Traverse
Beth (Leo) Farmer of Calumet
Susan Grant of Laurium
Brothers:
Dave Schmidlin of Lower Michigan
Bruce (Marion) Schmidlin of Royal Oak
Keith Schmidlin of Hamtramck, Michigan
Darrell Schmidlin of New Mexico
Sisters:
Marilyn Whitener of Tennessee
Karen (Ray) Mallila of Union Lake, Michigan
Debbie (John) Trent of Minnesota
Linda (Dave) Fales of Midland, Michigan
Grandchildren:
Kevin, Kristi, Scott, Jeremy, Jonathan, Alex, and Dylan
Great-grandchild: Caleb
Darlene is also survived by two very special best friends Brenda and Karen.
Private family services will be held in the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet with Pastor Tim Johnston to officiate.
Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Bonnie Hafeman, Aspirus Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice, and the staff at Houghton County Medical Care Facility for their care and everything they have done for Darlene.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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