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Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen
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Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen

August 19, 1926 - July 11, 2017

Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen, 90, of Suttons Bay passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Tendercare Assisted Living of Suttons Bay with her family by her side. Ellen was born on Thursday, August 19, 1926 to Arvid and Ida (Saviluato) Anderson in Houghton, MI. She married Hubert Kaiponen on November 18, 1948 in Lucas County, OH. She and Hubert lived in Detroit and Las Vegas prior to moving to Traverse City in 2000. Ellen enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, putting together puzzles and bowling with Herb. She is survived by her daughters Sheila (Alan) Friend, Sherrie (Chuck) See and Sandy Gilbert; sister Ruthie (Bill) Lucier; brothers Walter (Mary Ann) Anderson, Donald (Gloria) Anderson, Arne Anderson and grandchildren Ryan See and Jonathan See. She was preceded in death by her husband Hubert Kaiponen; parents Arvid and Ida (Saviluato) Anderson; sisters Esther Butler, Sarah Jennings and Irene Koupus; and brothers Paul Anderson, Carl Anderson and Harold Anderson. Per Ellen’s wishes cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.

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Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen, 90, of Suttons Bay passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Tendercare Assisted Living of Suttons Bay with her family by her side. Ellen was born on Thursday, August 19, 1926 to Arvid and Ida (Saviluato) Anderson in... View Obituary & Service Information

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