Kenneth Kommes
Jan. 28, 1958 - May 24, 2025

TAPIOLA — Kenneth Wayne Kommes, 67, a resident of Tapiola, passed away on May 24, 2025, at UP Health System – Marquette.
He was born Jan. 28, 1958. in Hancock, Michigan to the late Waino and Lorraine (Tuohimaa) Kommes. After graduating from Houghton High School, Ken spent several years in New Hampshire and Louisiana working as a machinist and truck driver.
He returned to live in Keweenaw Bay, then the family home in Tapiola. Ken last worked at Calumet Machine in Calumet. He was also a member of the Otter Lake Sportsman’s Club.
Ken is survived by his sisters, Virginia Martinson of Commerce Township, Michigan, and Doreen (Dirk) Dagenais of Midland, Michigan.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held later this summer in Tapiola.
In lieu of flowers or other donations, please make an extra effort to love and be kind to those close to you today.
To view Ken’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range has been assisting the family with the arrangements.