Ruth E. Kyllonen

She was born on April 21, 1938, in Oskar, a daughter of the late Walfred and Amelia (Biilikangas) Ylitalo. As a child, she moved with her family to Quincy Hill and was a graduate of the Hancock High School with the class of 1957. 

In 1959, Ruth was united in marriage to Roland “Rollie” Kyllonen. The couple resided in Hancock as they raised their family. On Oct. 26, 2013, Rollie preceded Ruth in death.

Mrs. Kyllonen was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock, where she was active with the quilters of the church, she also was a member of the former Eagles Club helping with the pasty fundraiser for many years. Ruth enjoyed bowling for many years. She also enjoyed spending time and sharing her wonderful bakery with family and friends while visiting.

Preceding her in death were her husband Rollie, her parents, her sister, Elaine Juntunen, her brother Ronald Ylitalo; her niece Betty Perla, and her nephew: Danny Juntunen.

Surviving are: her sons, Roger (Patty) Kyllonen of Flushing, Michigan, and Russell (Lisa) Kyllonen of Dollar Bay; her grandchildren, Nichole (Brady) McCloskey, Vicky Kyllonen, Isaac (Carla) Kyllonen and Melissa (Don) Wareham; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service for Ruth will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock with Revs. Brahm Semmler-Smith and Kelly Ylitalo to officiate. Spring burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.

Friends may call on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 1 p.m. until time of services at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock.

To view Ruth’s obituary or to send condolences to the famil,y please visit www.memorialchapel.net.