Virginia R. "Ginny" Tuuri

Virginia R. "Ginny" Tuuri, age 91, a long time resident of Madison, Ohio, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1924 in Cleveland the daughter of Jennie L. (Peterson) and Gerald Volante. After the war ended Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Norman G. Tuuri in Madison on Oct 5, 1946. Ginny, with her husband, owned and operated the North Madison Launderama from 1963 thru the early 1970's. She taught Sunday school at the Central Congregational Church, enjoyed bowling and golfing in the women's league at Erie Shores. Ginny was a very talented wedding cake decorator. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Norman; her sisters, Bernice Marquis, Gloria Wargelin; brothers, Thomas, Gerald and Richard Volante. She is survived by her sister Viola Skinner of Madison Oh; her three sons, David Tuuri of Mansfield, Oh, Norman "Rick" (Maureen) Tuuri of Spotsylvania, VA, Howard (Lee) Tuuri of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Katie (Jonathan) McDonald of Spotsylvania VA, Kevin Tuuri of Charlotte NC, and Alex Tuuri of Tallahassee Florida; and her great grandchildren, Jordan, Molly, Haylee. Ginny was a loving devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Relatives and friends will be received 10-11:00 am Saturday November 28, 2015 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Cemetery in Madison, Ohio.