Kirstin Ruona Obituary
Kirstin was born September 4, 1954 to parents, Wilbert and Mable (Strom) Johnson in Escanaba, MI.
Kirstin is survived by her husband, Tony Ruona; daughters, Kelly Jo Ruona and Angela Thole (Tony Cordes); son, Andy Ruona (Katie); grandchildren, Craig Thole, Steven Cordes, Grace Fuller, and Madison and Mason Ruona; sisters, Bergita Engstrom and Gerene Johnson; and brother, Lane Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and step mom (Amy Johnson).
Private service to be held.
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Peggy Horsch
October 19, 2025
My deepest condolences to Kirstin´s family. I worked with Kirstin for many years in the DCAO; her last as a team. Boy, was I fortunate to get her talents, experience and wit! She gently guided me to where I needed to be - just one of her many special talents. Rest well, my friend.
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