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Larry Jospeh Poisson
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA -- Larry Joseph Poisson, 58 of Sebastian, FL, died peacefully in his home on March 12, 2002. He was a native of Powers, New York, a son of Robert Juul and the late Phyllis Bush. On August 28, 1982 he married Carol Larson at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette. Mr. Juul was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed with the Marquette Branch Prison for several years before his illness. He enjoyed many hobbies including collecting Troll dolls, woodworking, carpentry, hunting, fishing and cooking. His family and friends will miss his wonderful sense of humor.
Ron is survived by his wife, Carol Juul of Gwinn; parents, Bob (Phyllis) Juul of Florida and Wyatt Juul of Ishpeming; a brother, Dave Juul of Pennsylvania; half-brother, Eddie Derry of California; step-brother, Tom Bullock of Connecticut; grandchidlren, Tate Harth & Athena Garcia of Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Theodore and Emma (Waldusky) Bruhn. She married Walfred Ekdahl on May 12, 1944 in Waukegan, IL. They moved to Baraga in 1945 until 1953 when they moved to Champion, MI. They returned to Baraga in 1974.
Althea was a member of the L'Anse United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, cake decorating, crafts and being involved with the activity department at Bayside Village. Althea also enjoyed sending cards and notes to people.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Carol) Ekdahl of Champion and Bruce (Rose) Ekdahl of Ishpeming; two daughters, Karla (James) Holm of Baraga and Sharon (Melvin) Jones of Harvey; six grandchildren, Michele Irwin, Lisa Cory, Stacey Ekdahl, Melani Jones, Matthew Holm and Laura Holm; three great grandchildren, Andrea Irwin, Brandon and Amber Cory; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walfred in 1975; her brother, Clarence Bruhn; and two sisters, Alvina Cole and Annette Bruhn.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 25 at 6:00pm at the United Methodist Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Rev. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery in the spring. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the L'Anse United Methodist Women or the Activities Department at Bayside Village or Baraga County Home Care and Hospice.
Anna L. Anderson
ISHPEMING -- Anna L. Anderson, age 71 of 515 N. 2nd St., Ishpeming, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Mather Nursing Center where she has resided for the past month.
Anna was born April 28, 1930 in Ishpeming to the late John & Viola (Niemi) Koski. She was a life long area resident. Anna enjoyed bird watching, fishing, camping & just spending time in the outdoors.
Anna is survived by her husband, whom she married April 3, 1948, Donald R. Anderson, 3 daughters: Colleen (Rene) Lavoie of Ridgecrest, CA, Corine (Ted) Pepin of Ishpeming and Cindy (Duane) Sirtola of Negaunee, a sister Marjorie Nichols of Marquette, 7 grandchildren: Corinne Worby, Minday, Bradley, Carley and Kimberly Pepin, Crystal & Tiffany Sirtola, 3 great grandchildren Bryce Worby, Ashley Hyry and Alexis Montanati, numerous nieces & nephews. Anna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Arthur "Bear Tracks" Linna.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. Christine Thomas-Echelbarger to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Donna J. Hardy
NEWBERRY -- Donna J. Hardy, 74, of Newberry, died Thursday morning March 21, 2002 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette following a brief illness.
Born February 8, 1928 in St. Clair Township, daughter of the late Joseph J. & Gertrude I. (Basney) Wolfe, Mrs. Hardy married Kenneth L. Hardy March 27, 1948 and made Newberry their home. Donna was employed at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center as an attendant nurse and later in the domestic services department until her retirement in 1983. Donna was a life member of the VFW Post $2377 Ladies Auxiliary in Glen Dale Heights, IL, life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart #1976 Ladies Auxiliary in Escanaba, member of the American Legion Post #74 Ladies Auxiliary in Newberry, member of the Eagles #3701 Auxiliary in Newberry, Rebekah Lodge #437 in Newberry and the E.U.P. Antique Equipment Association. Donna was an active member of the sunrise and olympic bowling leagues at Taqua-Lanes and also was a volunteer for the Luce West Mackinac County Fair. Along with bowling, Donna also enjoyed bingo, Yatzee, casino gaming and competing in tractor pulling events.
Besides her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth on October 31, 1994; also two infant sisters and sisters Irene, Rosie, and Agnus. Survivors include her children Kenneth "Dale" (Debbie) Hardy, Marvin (Sandy) Hardy and Karan Hardy all of Newberry and Connie (Roy) Hardy-Ralls of Glen Ellyn, IL; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Grace Gryzbowski and Al Weymouth both of Port Huron and brothers Joe and Bob also of Port Huron.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, 2002 at 10:00 am at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Fr. Paul Karottekunnel officiating. Committal rites will take place at Maplewood Cemetery in Rexton. Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Sunday, March 24th from 4-7 pm with a Rebekah memorial service conducted at 5:30 pm and an Eagles memorial service conducted at 6:00 pm.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Lawrence LeRoy Rivord
RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- Lawrence LeRoy Rivord, 63 of Ranch Cucamonga, died March 17, 2002.
He was a groundsman for Chino USD and was in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Ontario.
Mr. Rivord is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Basal) Rivord; two daughters, Kim Rivord and Pam Kern; one sister; three brothers and two grandchildren.
Viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002 at First Lutheran Church, 203 E.G. St., Ontario. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private at Riverside National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or First Lutheran Church.
Richard "Matt" M. Rajala
BRUCE CROSSING, MI -- Richard "Matt" M. Rajala, 70, of Bruce Crossing, passed away at his residence March 21, 2002 following a brief illness. He was born in L'Anse on September 22, 1931 son of the late Nels and Vieno (Norback) Rajala. Matt graduated from L'Anse High School in 1949. Matt enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 attaining the rank of sergeant, when he was discharged in 1955. Following his military career, Matt was employed by the Chrysler Motor Company in Detroit. He was assigned to the Missile program as a research/ development enigineer. He retired in 1995 after 39 years of service. Matt married the former Sarah Pulkas in July 1954. She preceded him in death in 1993. On July 6, 1996 Matt married the former Shirley Pittsley in Covington, MI. Matt enjoyed bowling, golf and most of all being a loving grandfather to all of his grandchildren. Matt was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Covington, a life member and present commander of the Covington VFW Post 8945, and a member of the Covington AmVets Post.
Matt is survived by his loving wife Shirley, son, Richard (Terry) Rajala of Waterford, MI, daughter, Robin Renee (Larry) Zubrick of Waterford, MI, 2 grandchildren, Aaron and Dayna Rajala of Waterford, MI, 4 brothers, Frank (Leona) Rajala of Watton, Pete (Sue) Rajala, Paul (Marge) Rajala and Jimmy (Mary) Rajala all of Covington, 4 sisters, Alice Besonen of Covington, Marcy (Dale) Collins of Covington, Gloria (Rudy) Franti of Ishpeming and Linda (Marvin) Holma of Watton, step-children, David Pittsley of Lake Nebagamon, WI, Tommy (Cindy) Pittsley of Beach Park, IL and Tammy (Spencer) Ward of Bruce Crossing, 5 step- grandchildren, Larissa, Lindsey, Selia and Spencer of Bruce Crossing, and Tyler of Beach Park, IL. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Carl, John and Reino, 2 sisters, Helen Perrow and Maryann Rajala.
Funeral services for Mr. Rajala will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2002 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Covington VFW Post will serve as casket bearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 24, 2002 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. The Covington VFW Post 8945 will conduct military honors for Matt at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Memorials in Matt's honor may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Covington, MI. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse is assisiting the family with arrangements.
Robert Melvin Anderson
LEAWOOD, KANSAS -- Robert Melvin Anderson, 81, a former Negaunee resident died at his home in Leawood, KS on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Anderson was born Feb. 28, 1921 in Negaunee to Peter & Esther (Lidbeck) Anderson, was a graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1939 and Ohio Professional Engineers Society, General Electric Elfun Society, Michigan Tech Presidents Club, Society of the 5th Infantry Division, A.A.R.P., Battle of Normandy Foundation & D.A.V.
Surviving are 3 sisters; Dorothy Maki, Negaunee, Patricia (Charles) Marcotte, Ishpeming, Klista (Randy) Gale, Wyandotte, MI, 3 brothers; Lyle Anderson & Clyde (Bernice) Anderson, both of Negaunee, Donald (Elizabeth) Anderson, Harvey, a sister-in-law, Willa Lawson, Deltona, FL, a brother-in-law, Frank Kelly, Overland Park, KS, and his best friend, Nadine Stransbery, Leawood, KS, several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Mercer) in 1993, and a brother William Anderson in 1973.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at the Koskey Funeral Home with Rev. D. Michael Carriere officiating. Burial will in the the Negaunee Cemetery. Relatives & friends may call at the Koskey Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on Sunday.
Memorials may be directed to Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208 in Bob's memory.
Anna A. Heikkinen
ISHPEMING - Anna A. Heikkinen, age 87, formerly of 245 Silver St., Ishpeming, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2002 in the presence of her children and grandchildren whom she dearly loved and who dearly loved her.
Anna was born on December 18, 1914 in Ishpeming to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Honkala) Koski. Anna was a life long area resident and worked as a seamstress at the H. W. Gossard Co. in Ishpeming for many years along with being a homemaker and a wonderful Mom. She was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ishpeming Twp., the Right to Life and was a supporter of WHWL Christian Radio.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Sharon (William) Fountain of Gwinn, Kathleen (David) Ackland of Ishpeming, Christine (Dr. Pratap) Gupta of Marquette and Julie (Donn) Wolf of Marquette; 4 sons, Ronald (Betty) Heikkinen of Republic, Walter (Avis) Lampi of Ishpeming, James (Beverly) Heikkinen of Calumet and Mark Heikkinen of Ishpeming; 2 sisters, Evelyn Laksonen and Edna Mae (Ed) Oja, both of Ishpeming; 2 brothers, Reuben (Helen) Koski of Ishpeming and Oscar (Eileen) Koski of Richland, WA; 46 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Solka (1943), her second husband, Walter Lampi (1949) and her third husband, Anselm Heikkinen (1972); a son, Gerald Heikkinen; 2 granddaughters, Dona Tait and Mary Lampi; a great granddaughter, Brook Fountain; a great grandson, Cory Manier; 4 brothers, Alfred, Carl, George and John Koski; and 3 sisters, Lillian Sarberg, Eleanor Callahan and Martha Bennett.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, March 25, 2002 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ishpeming Twp. with Reuben Anderson to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 3 until 7pm on Sunday, and again on Monday from 10 until 11am at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Ishpeming Twp.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, William Fountain, Jr., David Ackland, Jr., Scott Smith, Michael Heikkinen, Andrew Heikkinen, Eric Wolf and Peter Lampi.
"Blessed in the sight of the Lord are the death of his own." Ps116:15
Anna L. Anderson
ISHPEMING -- Anna L. Anderson, age 71 of 515 N. 2nd St., Ishpeming, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Mather Nursing Center where she has resided for the past month.
Anna was born April 28, 1930 in Ishpeming to the late John & Viola (Niemi) Koski. She was a life long area resident. Anna enjoyed bird watching, fishing, camping & just spending time in the outdoors.
Anna is survived by her husband, whom she married April 3, 1948, Donald R. Anderson, 3 daughters: Colleen (Rene) Lavoie of Ridgecrest, CA, Corinne (Ted) Pepin of Ishpeming and Cindy (Duane) Sirtola of Negaunee, a sister Marjorie Nichols of Marquette, 7 grandchildren: Corinne Worby, Mindy, Bradley, Carley and Kimberley Pepin, Crystal & Tiffany Sirtola, 3 great grandchildren Bryce Worby, Ashley Hyry and Alexis Montanati, numerous nieces & nephews. Anna was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Arthur "Bear Tracks" Linna.
Private funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. Christine Thomas-Echelbarger who officiated. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Loretta M. Reichel
NEGAUNEE Loretta M. Reichel, age 89, formerly of 17 Forge Road, Negaunee Township, died at 9:05pm on Friday, March 22, 2002 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she had resided since February of 1995.
Mrs. Reichel was born August 25, 1912 in Negaunee's Cornishtown to Robert A. and Marie J. (Larsen) Smith and was a lifelong resident. She worked at the Negaunee Glove Factory and Lingerie Factory and also as a sales clerk at Don's Corner and the Negaunee Co-op Grocery Store. She worked as a volunteer and coordinator of the Negaunee Township Senior Meals Program for several years. She was an avid bowler in her younger years. She and her husband "Bud" were devoted Detroit Tiger fans. She loved working crossword puzzles while watching Wheel of Fortune. She was an avid gardener, especially in her raspberry patch and was famous for her raspberry bars, homemade bread and pasties.
Loretta was a devoted member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Negaunee and the Ladies Altar Guild. She served on the church vestry and sang in the church choir for 67 years.
Surviving are 1 daughter, Mary (Donald) LaFreniere of Negaunee; 2 sisters, Rose Melka of Negaunee and Violet Bess of Ishpeming; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Gordon "Bud" Reichel; 2 sons, Gordon "Manny" and William "Bill" Reichel; 2 grandsons, Dale LaFreniere and Steve Reichel; a brother, Robert Smith; an infant sister, Alice Smith; and sisters, Helen Melka and Carrie Mitchell.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Negaunee with Rev. Virginia Peacock officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. John's Columbarium. The family will greet relatives and friends in the church guild hall following the service where a luncheon will be served.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church and/or the Eastwood Nursing Center Auxiliary in Mrs. Reichel's memory.
The Koskey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lydia E. Perna
REPUBLIC - Lydia E. Perna, age 92, former Republic resident, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, where she has resided for the past 6 years.
Lydia was born April 24, 1909 in Black River Location to the late John and Hilda (Pirttipera) Ruuska. Lydia was a homemaker and a life long area resident. She was a member of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Congregation of Black River.
Lydia is survived by 6 children, Margaret Nelson of Palmer, Raymond (Mary) Perna of Republic, Myrna (James) Heilala of Anchorage, AK, Donald (Carrie) Perna of West Halifax, VT, Melvin (Joy) Perna of Sheboygan, WI and Jeanette (Paul) Pietro of Soldotna, AK; 2 sisters, Hilda Prusi of Hibbing, MN and Toini Hanninen of Black River; 2 brothers, William Ruuska of Floodwood, MN and Charles Ruuska of Ishpeming; 23 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lydia was preceded in death by her husband, Walfred; a son, Charles Perna; a daughter, Joanne Laakso; 2 grandsons, Curtis Laakso and Danny Nelson; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Congregation in Negaunee (Co. Rd. 492). Burial will take place in the Humboldt Twp. Cemetery.
Friends may call the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Congregation on Tuesday from 2:00pm until the time of service.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.
