TEC5 US Army - World War II
Arthur Hytinen, age 89, former National Mine, Michigan, resident, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away March 21, 2008, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since July 2002.
Arthur was born May 19, 1918, the son of the late Anselm Aalto and Lydia (Maki) Aalto in Ishpeming. Arthur was raised by his stepfather due to the death of his biological father at a young age. Arthur attended National Mine Schools and later entered the United States Army in 1941.
He served our country faithfully and honorably during World War II and in such battles as the Algerian French Moroccan campaigns, the Germans Southern France Tuisian Naples Foggia Rom Arno campaigns. Arthur earned numerous medals such as the American Defense Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and 6 Overseas Service Bars. Arthur was honorably discharged on May 21, 1945, with the rank of Tec5.
Arthur Hytinen married his soul mate of 62 years, Rosalie Hytinen, who preceded him in death on January 21, 2007. After his service time, he worked for the iron ore industry, first for Inland Steel at the Greenwood Mine for four years, and then for 28 years for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. at various underground mines, and the lab in Ishpeming, retiring in 1978. Arthur was a member of the Ishpeming VFW and Ishpeming Ski Club, enjoying ski jumping in his youth. He also was a member of the Finnish-American Club in New Port Richey, Fla., having wintered in Hudson, Fla., for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Lynn (Raymond) Kenny of Champion, Mich., and Eleanor (Donald) Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; sister, Irene Kainulainen of Ishpeming; brother, Carl Hytinen of Ishpeming; 9 grandchildren, Steven (Kirsten) Maki, Lynn (Steve Bartel) Verner, Aaron Maki, Kristin (David) Clark, Maryellen (John) Sandle, Paul Turino, Shelly (Kurt) Simula, Christy (Lewis) Ronca and Raymond Kenny; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie, and a sister, Aili Benvenue.
Funeral: Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with the Rev. Andy Johnson officiating.
Ishpeming VFW along with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #380, held a veterans flag presentation following the service.
Honorary pallbearers: Arthur's grandchildren and his nephew, Mike Hytinen.
Arthur Hytinen, age 89, former National Mine, Michigan, resident, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away March 21, 2008, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since July 2002.
Arthur was born May 19, 1918, the son of the late Anselm Aalto and Lydia (Maki) Aalto in Ishpeming. Arthur was raised by his stepfather due to the death of his biological father at a young age. Arthur attended National Mine Schools and later entered the United States Army in 1941.
He served our country faithfully and honorably during World War II and in such battles as the Algerian French Moroccan campaigns, the Germans Southern France Tuisian Naples Foggia Rom Arno campaigns. Arthur earned numerous medals such as the American Defense Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and 6 Overseas Service Bars. Arthur was honorably discharged on May 21, 1945, with the rank of Tec5.
Arthur Hytinen married his soul mate of 62 years, Rosalie Hytinen, who preceded him in death on January 21, 2007. After his service time, he worked for the iron ore industry, first for Inland Steel at the Greenwood Mine for four years, and then for 28 years for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. at various underground mines, and the lab in Ishpeming, retiring in 1978. Arthur was a member of the Ishpeming VFW and Ishpeming Ski Club, enjoying ski jumping in his youth. He also was a member of the Finnish-American Club in New Port Richey, Fla., having wintered in Hudson, Fla., for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Lynn (Raymond) Kenny of Champion, Mich., and Eleanor (Donald) Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; sister, Irene Kainulainen of Ishpeming; brother, Carl Hytinen of Ishpeming; 9 grandchildren, Steven (Kirsten) Maki, Lynn (Steve Bartel) Verner, Aaron Maki, Kristin (David) Clark, Maryellen (John) Sandle, Paul Turino, Shelly (Kurt) Simula, Christy (Lewis) Ronca and Raymond Kenny; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie, and a sister, Aili Benvenue.
Funeral: Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with the Rev. Andy Johnson officiating.
Ishpeming VFW along with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #380, held a veterans flag presentation following the service.
Honorary pallbearers: Arthur's grandchildren and his nephew, Mike Hytinen.
TEC5 US Army - World War II
Arthur Hytinen, age 89, former National Mine, Michigan, resident, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away March 21, 2008, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since July 2002.
Arthur was born May 19, 1918, the son of the late Anselm Aalto and Lydia (Maki) Aalto in Ishpeming. Arthur was raised by his stepfather due to the death of his biological father at a young age. Arthur attended National Mine Schools and later entered the United States Army in 1941.
He served our country faithfully and honorably during World War II and in such battles as the Algerian French Moroccan campaigns, the Germans Southern France Tuisian Naples Foggia Rom Arno campaigns. Arthur earned numerous medals such as the American Defense Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and 6 Overseas Service Bars. Arthur was honorably discharged on May 21, 1945, with the rank of Tec5.
Arthur Hytinen married his soul mate of 62 years, Rosalie Hytinen, who preceded him in death on January 21, 2007. After his service time, he worked for the iron ore industry, first for Inland Steel at the Greenwood Mine for four years, and then for 28 years for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. at various underground mines, and the lab in Ishpeming, retiring in 1978. Arthur was a member of the Ishpeming VFW and Ishpeming Ski Club, enjoying ski jumping in his youth. He also was a member of the Finnish-American Club in New Port Richey, Fla., having wintered in Hudson, Fla., for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Lynn (Raymond) Kenny of Champion, Mich., and Eleanor (Donald) Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; sister, Irene Kainulainen of Ishpeming; brother, Carl Hytinen of Ishpeming; 9 grandchildren, Steven (Kirsten) Maki, Lynn (Steve Bartel) Verner, Aaron Maki, Kristin (David) Clark, Maryellen (John) Sandle, Paul Turino, Shelly (Kurt) Simula, Christy (Lewis) Ronca and Raymond Kenny; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie, and a sister, Aili Benvenue.
Funeral: Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with the Rev. Andy Johnson officiating.
Ishpeming VFW along with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #380, held a veterans flag presentation following the service.
Honorary pallbearers: Arthur's grandchildren and his nephew, Mike Hytinen.
Arthur Hytinen, age 89, former National Mine, Michigan, resident, of Marquette, Michigan, passed away March 21, 2008, at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since July 2002.
Arthur was born May 19, 1918, the son of the late Anselm Aalto and Lydia (Maki) Aalto in Ishpeming. Arthur was raised by his stepfather due to the death of his biological father at a young age. Arthur attended National Mine Schools and later entered the United States Army in 1941.
He served our country faithfully and honorably during World War II and in such battles as the Algerian French Moroccan campaigns, the Germans Southern France Tuisian Naples Foggia Rom Arno campaigns. Arthur earned numerous medals such as the American Defense Service Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Ribbon and 6 Overseas Service Bars. Arthur was honorably discharged on May 21, 1945, with the rank of Tec5.
Arthur Hytinen married his soul mate of 62 years, Rosalie Hytinen, who preceded him in death on January 21, 2007. After his service time, he worked for the iron ore industry, first for Inland Steel at the Greenwood Mine for four years, and then for 28 years for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. at various underground mines, and the lab in Ishpeming, retiring in 1978. Arthur was a member of the Ishpeming VFW and Ishpeming Ski Club, enjoying ski jumping in his youth. He also was a member of the Finnish-American Club in New Port Richey, Fla., having wintered in Hudson, Fla., for the past 15 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Lynn (Raymond) Kenny of Champion, Mich., and Eleanor (Donald) Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; sister, Irene Kainulainen of Ishpeming; brother, Carl Hytinen of Ishpeming; 9 grandchildren, Steven (Kirsten) Maki, Lynn (Steve Bartel) Verner, Aaron Maki, Kristin (David) Clark, Maryellen (John) Sandle, Paul Turino, Shelly (Kurt) Simula, Christy (Lewis) Ronca and Raymond Kenny; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie, and a sister, Aili Benvenue.
Funeral: Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with the Rev. Andy Johnson officiating.
Ishpeming VFW along with the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #380, held a veterans flag presentation following the service.
Honorary pallbearers: Arthur's grandchildren and his nephew, Mike Hytinen.
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