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Steven J. Rautio

Steven Rautio

NEGAUNEE, MI – Steven J. Rautio, age 63, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, at UP Health System – Marquette, while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff.

Steven was born in Waukegan, IL, on May 11th, 1959, son of the late Elden and Patricia (Dieck) Rautio. Steven received his GED from Ishpeming night school classes in 1985.

Following his completion of his GED, he went on to attend Northern Michigan University, where he received his mechanic certificate.

Steven loved fishing, camping, working on cars, and spending time with his family.

Steven is survived by his son- John Rautio, 4 siblings- Cathy (Ronald Gobert Jr.) Syrjala, Theresa Lancour, Thomas Rautio, Jeanette Ilves, granddaughter- Mary Jane Rautio, nieces and nephews- Marcia Johnson, Christopher (Ashley) Lancour, Kevin Ilves, Heather (Andrew) Hakkarinen, Scott Syrjala, Douglas Syrjala, Hailey (Mark) Stracener, Drew Hakkarinen, Lillian, Alex, and Weston Lancour, baby Elden Stracener, baby Eleanor Stracener, and his ex-wife- Charlie Grasso.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew- Jacob Johnson.

Steven will have a graveside service in the Humboldt Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made at https://www.gofundm e.co – m/f/funeral-arrang ements -for-steven-rautio ?utm_source=facebook &utm_medium=social& utm_campaign=p_cf +share-flow-1 &fbclid=lwAR3X_dN870n wJwuBGfP5UDHP7yaHb TWC39FXHtvbN3lcpKW eveL6n4t9_ao&fs=e& s=cl.

Steven’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.