John Irving Haataja Obituary
The world bids farewell to John Irving Haataja of Calumet, Michigan, departing on August 1, 2024 at the age of 88. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Irving Haataja to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Haataja and Celia Haataja (Kemppainen); his wife Judith Torola; his daughter Ruth; his great grandchild Cora Haataja; and his brother Paul Haataja.
He is survived by: his children, Mary Kay Anderson (Tim) of Sedar Bay, Joann Taivalkoski (Dave) of Sedar Bay, Roger Haataja (Trudi) of Sedar Bay, Ronald Haataja of Boston Location, Laura Hill (Leonard) of Traprock Valley and Kathleen Helppi (Joseph) of Salo; his daughter-in-law Cynthia Macgowan of Virginia; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Torola of Sedar Bay, Allan Torola (Maria) of Zion, IL, Lana Heinonen of Laurium and Kathy Pieti of Cokato.
