Milga M. Parkila

She was born in Aura, on January 21, 1921 the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Alatalo) Maki. Milga attended school in Aura and L’Anse.

She married Donald Parkila in Pelkie on April 1, 1944. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2000. Milga had worked as a nurse’s aide until she retired in 1966. She was a member of Finnish Lutheran Church in Aura. Milga enjoyed reading, baking, camping, hunting, fishing, trapping and was the caregiver to all.

Mrs. Parkila is survived by her loving family; sons, John Parkila of Nisula, Ronald (June) Parkila of Baraga, Arvo (Sharon) Parkila of Garden City, Michigan and James (Tina) Parkila of Pelkie; daughter, Shirley (Keith) Wanhaaho of Elo; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and sister, Laila Majeski of Milwaukee; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters and four brothers.

Funeral services for Mrs. Parkila will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating.

The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Following the funeral service, the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering Room, located at the funeral chapel.

Interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery.

Mrs. Parkila’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at rfsc.net.

The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.