Donald Arvo Wakevainen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Arvo Wakevainen of Wakefield, Michigan, who passed away on December 20, 2020 at the age of 91. 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, Donald T. Wakevainen and Elsie Wakevainen (Ruha); his wife Betty Lou Vandiver (Bonnie); and his sister Helen. He is survived by: his children, Brenda Miskovich (Ted) and Doug (Jean); his grandchildren, Shannon (Monica), Todd (Mandy) and Renee of Missouri; his great grandchildren, Goran of Portage, Logan of Portage, Dom of Marquette and Mila of Marquette; and his sister Clara.

The family would like to thank the great staff at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility, especially Heidi, Marybeth, Julie and Pearl on the COVID ward.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc

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December 22, 2020

Brenda Majestic wrote a sympathy message

“My parents Lloyd and Wilma Walton and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Betty and my parents had a great friendship and have great memories from their winter trips to Florida and meeting at the casino in Michigan. I will always remember the great talks with Don about ice fishing on Lake Gogebic and going to the Hoop-N-Holler Tavern to warm up after a day of fishing. Great times, great memories. Betty special prayers and hugs to you for the loss of your husband. Sending Love”

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