TAPIOLA — Angeline Lyttinen (née Colombe), 75, of Tapiola, passed away at her home on Nov. 23, 2025. She was born on May 29, 1950, in Chassell, to Cecilia (Beauchamp) and Lawrence Colombe.

Angeline grew up in Houghton County and graduated from Houghton High School. She was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Chassell, and her faith remained a source of strength throughout her life.

On March 14, 1970, she married Melvyn Lyttinen, and together they built a home and family filled with love and laughter.

Angeline worked as a teacher’s aide supporting special needs children. She took great pride in helping to teach sign language, offering patience, encouragement, and understanding to the students.

She also worked as a cook at the Tapiola Diner. At home, Angeline w

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