July 30, 2015 Bootjack
Helen Flora Kuusisto, 78, a resident of Camarillo, California and summer resident of Bootjack passed away on Thursday July 30, 2015 in California.
She was born on September 8, 1936 in Calumet, a daughter of the late Einard and Flora (Lahti) Niemela.
She graduated from Calumet High School with the class of 1955.
On June 15, 1957 she was united in marriage to James Kuusisto in Calumet.
Helen loved her youth in the Copper Country, living on the farm in Trap Rock and spending summers in Calumet. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and entertaining friends and family at the cottage in Bootjack.
Preceding her in death was a son in law John Arthur.
She was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Calumet.
Surviving are: Husband James Kuusisto
2 Daughters: Cheryl Arthur of Camarillo, CA
Diane (Alan) Rodgers of Oakland, TN
7 Grandchildren: Melissa, Adam, Kristi, Russell, Kevin, Jimmy and Brian
7 Great Grandchildren
Funeral services will be held on Thursday August 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Calumet with Peter Haapala to officiate.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM and one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday.
Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery.
The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com
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