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Ray C. Hallberg

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Ray (Howie) Clifford Hallberg, 61, of Fair Oaks, Calif., passed away due to complications from cancer on March 2, 2015, in the Federal Way home of his mother, Rita Ryan. 

Ray was born to Ray Hallberg, of Wakefield, Mich., and Rita Ann Ryan, of Ironwood, Mich., on Sept. 9, 1953, in Wakefield. 

He is survived by his mother, Rita Ryan and his siblings, Keith (Ginny) Hallberg, Diane Clark, (Milton) and Sue Jones,Chris Hallberg; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Ray was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hallberg Sr., of Wakefield.

After graduating from Luther L. Wright  in 1971, Ray attended Gogebic Community College and Western Michigan University.

He enjoyed many professions and loved living in many warm weather places during his life. He always had the intention of moving back to Ironwood to be closer to friends and the Green Bay Packers. 

Ray was a devout Catholic and participated in various Catholic organizations. He was kind, had an infectious laugh, positive personality and will be missed by all.

According to Ray's wishes, he was cremated and a memorial celebration of his life will be held in August in Ironwood.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ray's name to cancer research or your church.