Paul Maronen, age 90, of Mohawk passed away on December 22, 2016 at the Houghton County Medical Care Facility.

Paul was born to George and Flora (Winquist) Maronen on December 27, 1925 in Mohawk.

He attended local schools in Mohawk.

He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church of Mohawk.

Paul worked at Unisys for 37 years as a machinist and eventually retired in July of 1983 and returned to Mohawk.

Paul had a love for music; in his younger years he played drums for the band The Twilight Serenaders and was well known as “The Whistler”.

On August 16, 1947 he married the love of his life, Mildred Leinonen. Milly preceded him in death on May 19, 1994 and baby granddaughter Kaylee Nelson in November, 1991.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Maronen, sisters Sue Barfield, and Ruth Kovacs.


Surviving are: Son David (Donna) Maronen of Mohawk

Daughters: Sharon Krantz of Taylor
Donna (John) Stein of Taylor
Gail (Robert) Nelson of Livonia

10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Ahmeek in the spring of 2017 with Pastor Tim Johnston to officiate.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ericksoncrowleypeterson.com

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, please make all donations to Bethany Lutheran Church in Mohawk.