Dorothy Harjala

Dorothy was born January 27, 1926, in Iron Mountain, a daughter of William and Edla (Krapu) Maki. She attended Mohawk schools.

Dorothy lived a long life of actively serving others. She was a longtime active member of Laurium Shining Light Church and a dedicated officer of the Gay Bazaar Rummage Sale that raises money for the Sherman Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and son, Reed in 2014; her parents; five brothers, Arthur Kemila, Elmer Maki, Einar Makie, Arnold Maki, and LeRoy Makie; and four sisters, Sylvia Willette, Ellen Hitsman, Verna Raisanen, and Martha Harjala.

She is survived by son, David (Sandra) Harjala of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, April (Joseph) Biondi of Garland, Texas, Allan (Mardi Parelman) Harjala of San Diego, California, Sean (Cassie) Harjala of Raeford, North Carolina, and Jessie Harjala of Lawrence; great-grandchildren, Lily, Chelsea, and Carson; great-great-grandchildren, Braxxton and Elijah; sisters-in-law, Lillian and Shirley Harjala; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery in Calumet.

In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, donations in Dorothy’s memory to Laurium Shining Light Church would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left for the family at ericksoncrowley.com.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.