Ada Ruhomaki | News, sports, jobs
GLADSTONE, MI – Ada Louise Ruhomaki, 86, of Gladstone, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone.
Ada was born September 29, 1938, in Marquette, the daughter of Charles and Ada (Eastley) Boyle. She was united in marriage to Leslie “for him” Ruhomaki on October 25, 1958 in Marquette. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone.
Ada is survived by her children, Ron (Dennis) Rohomaki of Escanaba, Gary (Tracy) Rohomaki of Green Bay, Wis., Julie (Don) Moberg of Escanaba, and Maria (Rick) Gasko of Gladstone; seven grandchildren, Chase, Chelsea, Ashley, Megan, Kayla, Ben and Morgan; Six grandchildren. her sister, Cathy (Dan) Pombo of Marquette; sisters-in-law Judy, Carol and Lisa Boyle and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Leslie, and her brothers, Jack Boyle, Tom (Katie) Boyle, Herb Boyle, Doug Boyle, Nancy (Rudy) Mosca, and Mary Demers.
Ada grew up in the tourist park in Marquette and loved it. In 1973, Ada and her husband moved to Gladstone where they have resided ever since. Ada was very active in All Saints Church as a mentor and volunteer. Ada and her husband loved to go camping and spent many years as campground hosts at Van Riper State Park. Ada helped fundraise and develop the park’s new children’s playground. Ada enjoyed caring for and spending time with her family and friends. She was an excellent baker and an avid reader.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30pm at All Saints Church in Gladstone. This will be followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Ada will be buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Marquette.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Church, or the Delta County Cancer Alliance.
To leave the family a message of condolence, go to http://www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.
https://ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com/www.miningjournal.net/images/2025/01/02163056/Ada-Ruohomaki-710×840.jpg
