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NEGAUNEE, MI – Jean Marie Luokkala, 83, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, October 24, 2026 at Norlite Nursing Center following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jean was born June 1, 1943 in Ishpeming to Carl W. and Violet (Hautala) Saari and attended Negaunee Schools. She married the late Donald Luokkala and together they raised their family in Negaunee Township. Aside from being a devoted homemaker, Jean provided daycare and cleaning services for families and local businesses.
Jean loved spending time at the family camp on Charley Lakes; tending to her flower gardens and baking for family and friends, making firewood, taking saunas and spending time with her beloved family. She was an avid Negaunee Miner sports fan, and enjoyed shopping and rummage sales. Time with her loved ones was dear to her, especially her close cousin Donna Saari and special friends Jan Mager, Joan Nelson and Lois Juchemich.
Surviving are her son, Kevin (Meredith) Luokkala of Negaunee; daughter, Connie (Scott) Johnson of Suomi Location; six grandchildren: Abi (Tony) Brunetto, Brooke (Enrique Tomas) Luokkala, Payton Luokkala, Eli Luokkala, Michael (Faith) Jennings, and Aaron (Leslie) Jennings; four great-grandchildren: Scarlett and Lincoln Jennings, and Robin and Kit Tomas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, Donald; and her sister, Gloria Babcock.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4th at Koskey Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow with Rev. Bre Kinnunen officiating. A luncheon reception will be held at the Negaunee Elks. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Jean's memory to UPAWS.
Mrs. Luokkala's memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com.