Obituary for Helen (Sankie) Ester (Sanquist) Hartzell (Guest book)

Message from Wendy Loosemore Kozich

May 16, 2017 3:31 PM

Helen was cousin and childhood best friend of my mother Helmi Wayrynen Loosemore. They grew up together as next door neighbors in South Range. My mother is now 93 and an Alzheimers patient at Bayside nursing home in L'Anse, MI. We had last seen "Gussie" (as mom affectionately called her) at Bayside where she was recovering from surgery and receiving therapy in late December. My husband and I live in lower Michigan and came to visit my mom and my dad, who is also 93 and lives in Skanee. We just found out the sad news today when a staff member at Bayside mentioned it to us. Gussie was always a true and caring friend to mom and had driven several times from Ontonagon just to visit mom at Bayside. We send our sympathy to Lulu and family.

A candle was lit by Diane Yanasak on January 20, 2017 2:29 PM

A candle was lit by Beth Penegor on January 19, 2017 12:14 PM

Message from Paul Eric Dewey

January 18, 2017 8:46 PM

It was a great honor to share these latter years with mama Sankie. What a wonderful, stoic, Finnish woman who was loved and respected by all. That she loved me like a son I have no doubt...I'll miss her dearly and remember her always.

A candle was lit by Paul Eric Dewey on January 18, 2017 8:29 PM

A candle was lit by Yvonne Poulos on January 18, 2017 1:57 PM

A candle was lit by Dawn Miller on January 18, 2017 11:50 AM

Message from Dawn Miller

January 18, 2017 11:49 AM

Someone once told me if you were in the hospital, no matter how sick you were, if Sankie walked in the room, she was like a ray of sunshine........Rest in Peace Sankie.

Message from Mary Makinen Pulkas

January 17, 2017 8:48 PM

Sankie was my supervisor as I took on a position after graduating from Nursing School. I always have said that the experience I had at LaCroix Hospital in White Pine was the best a new RN cold receive. Sankie was so supportive and encouraging. I always remembered her as I persued many other areas of nursing interest during my career. Good Bless Sankie as she has made a significant mark as an R.N. wherever she worked. Mary Pulkas

Message from Mary Makinen Pulkas

January 17, 2017 8:48 PM

Sankie was my supervisor as I took on a position after graduating from Nursing School. I always have said that the experience I had at LaCroix Hospital in White Pine was the best a new RN cold receive. Sankie was so supportive and encouraging. I always remembered her as I persued many other areas of nursing interest during my career. Good Bless Sankie as she has made a significant mark as an R.N. wherever she worked. Mary Pulkas

A candle was lit by Mary Makinen Pulkas on January 17, 2017 8:37 PM

Message from Gina Kasten

January 17, 2017 4:50 PM

Sankie was my nurse when my oldest daughter was born, loved her. Such a wonderful lady, my sincerest condolences to all the family.

Message from Linda

January 17, 2017 4:29 PM

Dear Lousie, Sorry for your loss. cherish all the fond memories of your mother.

A candle was lit by Lori Arthur on January 16, 2017 3:01 PM

Message from Peter and Mary Laneville

January 16, 2017 9:42 AM

Lulu, John and family. Mary and I were saddened to hear of Sankie's passing. She was always a practical and fun person to be with. We always enjoyed visiting with her. She was always a good friend to Margaret.

A candle was lit by Peter and Mary Laneville on January 16, 2017 9:35 AM

A candle was lit by Denise Lewis on January 16, 2017 9:31 AM

Message from Carol (Lahti) Boudreau

January 15, 2017 10:22 PM

Such sad news. Thinking of you, Lulu, and your family. Keep the comfort of loving memories in your heart. Let them help you to heal, because they ultimately will. Take care and God Bless.

A candle was lit by Jane Hemmila on January 15, 2017 6:56 PM

Message from Eleanor Maki

January 15, 2017 1:21 PM

"Gus" thank you for being my lifelong friend of 90 years. We shared so many good times over the years. I will miss you to the end. My condolences go to all of your fine family --Eleanor

A candle was lit by Eleanor Maki on January 15, 2017 1:18 PM

A candle was lit by Denise Wilcox on January 15, 2017 10:56 AM

A candle was lit by Marilyn Curski on January 14, 2017 10:44 AM

Message from Dolores (DoeDoe) Hokkanen Peltola

January 13, 2017 10:34 PM

My deepest condolences to the family. Sankie was an amazing lady, a concerned and gentle soul. She was known and loved by many, may she Rest in Peace.

A candle was lit by Hilda Johnson & Toots Floyd on January 13, 2017 3:41 PM

Message from Denise Lewis

January 13, 2017 2:33 PM

As a young nurse Sankie taught me so much about OB and nursing in general. She always made working a bit lighter with her humor. Oh the stories she could tell! RIP Sankie. You will be missed.

A candle was lit by ROBERT AND LOIS FUNKE on January 13, 2017 10:30 AM

A candle was lit by Colleen Buzzo and family. on January 13, 2017 6:32 AM

A candle was lit by Sharon Sirvio on January 13, 2017 6:22 AM

A candle was lit by Bill Anttila on January 12, 2017 11:29 PM

A candle was lit by Sue Myllymaki on January 12, 2017 8:24 PM

A candle was lit by Bill Miles on January 12, 2017 8:13 PM

A candle was lit by Andrew Born on January 12, 2017 7:31 PM

A candle was lit by linda ross-delph on behalf of marie (prudie) ross on January 12, 2017 7:27 PM

A candle was lit by Jodie and Destiny on January 12, 2017 7:10 PM

Message from Annette Lloyd (Hegg)

January 12, 2017 4:40 PM

Lulu, I'm sorry to read about your mother's death. My prayers go out to your entire family.

Message from Lulu

January 15, 2017 7:56 AM

Thank you so much Annette.

Message from TINKA and Mark

January 12, 2017 4:06 PM

Aunt Sank was so cool. I have a life time of memories. I still make her frosted pumpkin cookies and hamburger soup. Love to you Lulu and the family. She will be forever missed.

A candle was lit by Jim and Gina White on January 12, 2017 3:55 PM

Message from Harold and Irene Amos

January 12, 2017 3:45 PM

Lulu and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Sankie's passing. I've been thinking of her so much lately....She was such a great lady. We always enjoyed being with her. I was lucky enough to work with her at OMH, and also visited with her often when she used to help at Riverview Senior Center and Adult Day Center. She will be missed!
Irene Amos

Message from Lulu

January 15, 2017 7:58 AM

Thank you both for the kind words and memories.

A candle was lit by Harold and Irene Amos on January 12, 2017 3:42 PM

A candle was lit by Thoughts and prayers. The Kirouac, Martin and Miles families on January 12, 2017 2:57 PM