Rodney Dale Koski, 36, of Ontonagon, MI, died at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL on March 27, 2011 of head injuries resulting from a fall.

He was born July 10, 1974 in Marshfield, WI to Dale B. and Suzanne A. (Voss-Dishaw) Koski.

Rodney graduated from Port Washington High school in 1992.

Rodney was employed by Local 150 of the Operating Engineers of Countryside (Chicago) IL and Local 139 of Pewaukee, WI.

Rodney is survived by his father, Dale B. Koski (Eileen Holmstrom) of Silver City; half sisters, Deanna (Paul) Scofield of Mercer WI, Suzanne (Bill) Dishaw-Britz & nephew Tyler of Suamico, WI, and half brother, Ray Dishaw & nephew Wade of Saukville WI; uncles John (Cora) Voss, Ernest (Diane) Koski, Gilbert (Diane) Koski; aunts Sigrid (Phil) Kolehmainen and Kariina (Paul) Kelson; special cousins, Phil & Kevin Voss; friend Valarie Cirak-Vardaman & several nieces, nephews & friends.

Rodney was preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne, in 1989; aunt, Marianne in 2011; grandparents Lawrence & Mary Voss, and grandparents Eino & Mabel Koski.

A memorial service will be held May 7th at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ontonagon along with his half- sister, Debra T. Koski, who passed away January 21, 2011. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.