Kirsten Uotila

Her love for animals started on her first birthday when she received a puppy named Buck and the two were inseparable for 12 years. She always had a dog or cat and sometimes two, three or four. She often said she never met a dog she didn’t like.

Her favorite toys were Smokey the Bear, that Grampa Newton gave her, and a red phone, until she learned to dial the real thing, which came soon enough. Her favorite pastime was spending time on the beach in Silver City with her Gramma Newton. Her heart of gold shined through with love for animals and the less fortunate. In 1987, she graduated with her Class at the Ontonagon Area High School.

Her first marriage to Ben Jousma brought forth a son, Bradley who was her shining star.

On August 6, 2011, she married Michael Uotila. They made their home in Marquette and spent many weekends camping at Twin Lakes with the Uotila Family.

Kirsten is preceded by her Grandparents Harry and Marge Newton, Glen Fleming and Betty Bezotte. Father-in-law Michael T. Uotila.

Loved ones left behind are her husband Michael, son Bradley Jousma, Mother Jacqueline (stepfather Richard) Erickson, Father Gary (Eve) Fleming, brother Glen (Lori) Fleming and nephew Nathan Fleming. Mother-in-law Sandy Uotila, brother-in-law Jon (Jaime) Uotila, nieces Makennah, Kylee, Addison, Kinsley & nephew Carson, stepson Trent Uotila (Hailey) and granddaughter Emberlyn. Also, her four-legged companions Lacey, Lexie, Marley and Rossa.

On the early morning of November 27, 2025, Jesus welcomed Kirsten to her Eternal Home.

The family wishes to thank UP Health and Hospice of Marquette and John Cane for their care and compassion.

A Memorial Service will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mass City on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10:00am – 11;00am, with the service at 11:00am. A coffee social will follow the service.

Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.