John Ruona
ISHPEMING, MI — John C. Ruona, age 95, longtime Ishpeming Twp. Resident, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2024 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility while in the loving care of his family, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, and nursing home staff.
John was born on June 8, 1929 in Negaunee. He honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean war. John worked for Cleveland Cliffs, and owned and operated John Ruona Excavating for many years.
John was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed going elk hunting in Montana.
John is survived by his wife of 70 years- Josephine (Madrigal) Ruona, 2 sons- Darrell and Norman (Karen) Ruona, 1 granddaughter- Amy (Justin) LaMere, and 2 great grandchildren- Livi and Rhett.
Honoring John’s wishes, cremation will take place with no public services.
Memorial considerations may be directed to Bay Cliff, or Bethel Lutheran Church in memory of John.
John’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.