Joel Martin Kantola's Obituary
Joel Martin Kantola age 57 of Ravenna, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 unexpectedly at home.
Joel was born on May 14, 1956 to Arnold and Ruth (Johnston) Kantola. He married JoAnn (Schuiteman) Kantola.
Joel is survived by his wife of 37 Years JoAnn Kantola of Ravenna, 3 Sons: Brandon (Allison) Kantola of Grant, Chad (Heather) Kantola and Corey (Stacie) Kantola both of Ravenna. 6 Grandchildren. 2 Brothers: Arland (Susan) Kantola of Muskegon and Troy (Sharon) Kantola of Whitmore Lake, MI. 1 Sister: Sharon (Erich) Schenk of Switzerland.
Joel was preceded in death by his father Arnold Kantola.
A Memorials Service will be conducted on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 11:00am at the Ravenna Baptist Church in Ravenna with Pastor Michael Wetzig officiating. Burial will be in Laketon Township Cemetery.
The family will be at the Ravenna Baptist Church 1 Hour prior to the service to greet friends.
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna to sign the online guestbook.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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