Harry Allen Rajala Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harry Allen Rajala (Marquette, Michigan), born in Gladstone, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 28, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Rajala and Doris Rajala (Smith); his wife Arlene; his son Rodney; his granddaughter Beth Ann Rajala; and his siblings, Alma, Diane and William.
He is survived by: his children, Peggy Dewitt (Jim Eckardt) of Marquette, Brian Rajala (Denise) of Waukesha, WI and Janice Johnstone (Gary) of Negaunee Township; his grandchildren, Michelle Parkkonen (Rodney), Sara Drummond (Craig), Kathy Dewitt, Joshua Rajala (Stephanie), Andrew Coombs (Megan), Megan Schober (Cory), Betsy Rajala (Quinn), Kylie Cortese (Giuseppe), Brandi Rajala, Keith Johnstone (Lindsay) and Kirsten Tedla (Endish); and his brother Kris Skoglund (Beverly). He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Harry Rajala Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855, or to Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic Street, Marquette, MI 49855.
