James M. “Jim” Hautala

Died peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at age 59 with his beloved wife, Kathleen (nee Dahms) by his side. Loving husband and best friend of Kathleen. Loving father of Meagan (Arturo) Araujo, Matthew (Melissa) and Mark. Proud and loving grandpa of Alex and baby Araujo. Beloved son of Janet (nee Hill) and the late Jack Hautala. Dear brother of Jana Lynn (Gabriel) Almeida and the late John Hautala. Brother-in-law of Kathy (Mike) Miller. Dear uncle of Jenni (Rick) Wilkening, Thomas (Staci) Almeida, Katie (Nick) LeTarte and Ryan (Erika) Miller. Cherished son-in-law and favorite sheepshead partner of Lorraine Dahms. Beloved cousin of Mara Martin, Randy Vanden Branden and brother-cousin to Jim Martin. Missed by the best dog on the planet Goldie, cat-dog Bella and Queen Cleo. Further survived and loved, loved, loved by other relatives and many, many friends.

Visitation at the Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, Sunday, September 7, from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Celebration of Life at 4:00 PM. A special thank you to CVICU Medical and Nursing Staff at St. Luke's for their compassionate care of Jim.

In honor and celebration of Jim's life please wear either a Hawaiian, or beer shirt, or University of Michigan apparel.