Lona Hakala died peacefully in faith on Feb. 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
Lona is survived by her dear husband, John; her son, Brian (Jennifer) Hakala, daughter, Lora (Christopher) Riethmeier; grandchildren Rachel Hakala, Jack (fiancé Alli Mills) Hakala, Ashly (fiancé CJ Frey) Riethmeier, Paytin (David) Krezewski, Rylan Riethmeier and Ruthie Riethmeier; great-granddaughters Margaux, Ellowyn, and another baby girl on the way.
Her parents Lloyd and Evelyn Lyons and brother Lewis Lyons preceded her in death.
Lona loved teaching at St. Luke Lutheran School and Sunday School and especially the children. After retiring, she helped organize the school library and read to the Day School children at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She was active in L.W.M.L., Genesis Prayer Ministry, altar care, and handbells.
Lona loved quilting and sewing quilt tops. She enjoyed traveling with friends and mystery trips with the Theta Tau friends, Camp Gurchiek, golf, pickle ball, skiing and reading.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11 a.m.with 10:30 a.m. visitation at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin Rd., in Orion Twp.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 3-8 p.m. at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., in Orion Township.
Suggested memorials may be made to the church.
Online tributes may be written at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.