Passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Monday, February 27, 2012 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Helga. Loving father of Irene (Bjarne) and Tuula (Phil). Ukki of Jessica, Bryan and Jaana. Brother of Olavi (Salme ) of Finland and predeceased by brothers Erkki, Sakari and Aki. Missed by numerous nieces and nephews in Finland. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 1 pm until 1:45 pm. Cremation with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.
Members of the Elks Lodge are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 1:45 pm for a memorial service for the late Eero Pelkonen.
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm for a memorial service for the late Eero Pelkonen.