Grace C. Saari Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 25, 2023, at the age of 86, Grace C. Saari (Ishpeming, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond E. Johnson and E. Elizabeth Johnson (Schaffer); her son Joseph Paul Saari; her siblings, Beverly Magnuson (Donald), Judith Dixon, Betty Pepin (Theodore), Shirley Kelly (Herbert), Jeanette McNeil (Doug), Raymond Johnson (Ruth) and Clarence "Bucky" Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, Marlene Johnson, Andrew Solka and Fred Nault.
She is survived by: her husband Kenneth Saari; her children, K. C. Saari of Champion, Scott Saari of Avon Lake, OH, Becki Nylander (Al) of Champion and Grace Lahtela (Brian) of Green Bay, WI; her grandchildren, Eric Saari, Jessica Laymance, Jennifer Peachman (Jamie), Kevin Saari, Patrick Nylander (Lori), Adam Nylander (Anna Baldini), Dylan Lahtela, Taylor Lahtela and Paige Lahtela; her great grandchildren, Hailey, Dakota, Madison, Devyn and Morgan; her great great grandchildren, Eldon and Eleanor; her siblings, Joan Solka, Marianne French (Dave) and Robert Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, Alice Johnson and Art Dixon. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the Endowment Fund at Wesley United Methodist Church 801 Hemlock St. Ishpeming, MI 49849 in Grace's memory.
