Bennett Jon Peterson
IRON MOUNTAIN -- Bennett Jon Peterson went to Heaven on Friday, October 26 due to a tragic automobile accident.
Ben was born in Los Angeles, California on November 19, 1965 to his loving parents, Bruce Clifford and Karol Lautner Peterson. He was raised in Deertrack Village, Marquette when his family moved back in 1968 to run it. Ben was fortunate to grow up in this beautiful wooded setting where he learned to cherish and respect the land and traditions of his family. Deertrack will always be home for Ben.
When he was a young boy until his teenage years, he traveled across the U.P. accompanied by Grandma Mary and his mother Karol for BMX racing tournaments. The trusty Volkswagen Vanagon has seen a lot of U.P. miles. Grandma Mary used to have Hot Wheels and slot car races for Ben and his friends which produced a lifelong love for collecting Hot Wheels cars.
Ben graduated from NMU in 1988 and worked as a Land Surveyor for Glenn VanNest of Marquette for many years. He moved to Iron Mountain in 1994 and married Tina Marie Anders. He was currently working for Bob Perkins of Perkins Surveying in Iron Mountain.
Ben was an incredibly intelligent person with a yearning to be challenged and to learn. He was a gifted artist and musician. Nobody could play a blues riff like Ben. He had the distinction of never using a pick with his guitar and his talent was immeasurable. There was always a guitar by his side and a melody playing; usually one he had written himself. His beloved father Bruce taught him to play the guitar and a wicked game of chess. Karol was Ben's biggest fan at anything he ever did, and anything he tried, he did well.
Ben was a passionate golfer and, much to the dismay of his friends, could outplay them with a set of mismatched, old and dented clubs. Ben was many things to many people and leaves behind multitudes of close friends; but above all else, he was so very much loved.
Ben leaves behind his wife, Tina; his beloved children, Bryce and stepdaughter Jessica of Iron Mountain; his parents, Clifford Bruce and Karol Lautner Peterson of Marquette; his brother, Steven, also of Marquette; his aunts Catherine Springer, Mary "Bitty" Lautner, Abby Salo and Judith Lautner; uncles Michael Lautner, Christopher deRoche and their respective families all on his mother's side. On his father's side, he leaves his aunts Pamela Edmonds, Judy Gaspar and Harriet Haines; his grandfather, Ron Plotezka, and their respective families.
Bennett was preceded in death by his uncle, Brian Peterson; his maternal grandmother Mary "Marybud" deRoche and maternal grandfather architect John Lautner; paternal grandmother Marion Peterson Plotezka and paternal grandfather Russel Peterson; and a very special cousin, Johnny deRoche.
We believe that God will take good care of Ben and that somehow God must have needed him enough to take him away. We will cling to the cherished memories of this talented and unique man to help us through our overwhelming grief. We will see Ben live on in ourselves and in his precious son, Bryce. Ben, I know you are driving a Porche 911 now.
There will be a service celebrating Bennett's life at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 6:00pm with Reverend David Mair officiating. Following the service there will be fellowship and refreshments in the church. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, an education trust fund has been set up for the children.
Ida B. Lyttle
SUN CITY CENTER, FL -- Ida B. Lyttle, 96, of Sun City Center, Fla., formerly of Scarsdale, NY for more than 40 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001 at Salida Woods Assisted Living in Mentor. She was born on April 28, 1905 in Mt. Vernon, NY.
She is survived by her daughters, Lee Whisler of Kirtland and Elizabeth (Jack) Stephenson of Marquette, MI. Grandchildren Michael (Claudia) Whisler, James (Sheri) Whisler, Sandra (David Cimprich) Whisler, Bruce (Sharon) Stephenson, Brad (Nancy) Byrne and John Stephenson. 9 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. and her son-in-law Forrest Whisler.
Interment will be in Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, NY. Contributions may be made to the Divine Word Catholic Church, Peaceful Children Montessori School, 8100 Eagle Rd., Kirtland, Ohio 44094.
Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Mentor, Ohio.
Isiah X. Jandreau
ISHPEMING -- Isiah X. Jandreau, infant son of David and Lesley (Jurvelin) Jandreau, of 713 E. Vine St. #5, was stillborn on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at the Bell Memorial Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Isiah is survived by a 3 year old brother, Kile; his paternal grandparents, Linda and Don Steede of Negaunee; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Jurvelin of Negaunee; his maternal grandfather, David Jurvelin, Sr. of Ishpeming; his maternal great grandmother, Marion McComber of Negaunee; his maternal great great grandmother, Marcella VanDriessche of Negaunee; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with Rev. Timothy Compton officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Jeanne Carland
FRANKFORT -- Jeanne Carland of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2001.
She was born April 14, 1918 in Marquette. She spent her childhood and high school years in Iron Mountain, returning to Marquette at age 17. A graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, she moved to Frankfort, with her husband, C.T. Carland, in 1945 where she taught Home Economics in the Frankfort Public Schools for many years. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church and PEO.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Custer Carland; two children, a daughter, Grace Carland, of Palo Alto, CA, and a son, Ted Carland, of Frankfort; two brothers, Alfred Drury, of Big Bay, and Hugh Drury, of Ironwood. She is also survived by six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Schweinsberg, and a brother, David Drury.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 at the First Congregational Church in Frankfort.
The family suggests that memorials be made to; c/o Trust Fund for Children with Special Needs, Medical Services Administration, MDCH, POB 30479, Lansing, MI 48909-7979.
Kenneth H. Miller
LANSING, MI - Kenneth H. Miller, age 81, passed away on October 26, 2001. He was born in Trout Lake on September 23, 1920. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy, was retired from General Motors and was a member of the Marquette Fraternal Order of Elks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail in 1983.
Survivors include: his son, Dayne (Janice) Miller; 3 daughters, Genneth (Les) Hunter, Jillayne (John) Payne and Dannielle Miller; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Jean (Ken) Miller, Patricia (Cliff) Gallimore, Lois (Clyde) Springer and Sally Bergau; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. C. Lee Filker at 9:30am Tuesday, October 30, 2001 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with intermenty in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8pm Monday.
Kenneth R. King
MUNISING -- Kenneth R. King, age 69, of 216 Chocolay Street, Munising, died at his home on Friday, October 26, 2001. He was born on October 30, 1931 in Caspian, Michigan to Walter and Audrey (Gehlhoff) King. Ken was raised in the Iron River area and graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1949. He then went to school in Minneapolis where he earned his degree as an x-ray and laboratory technician. Ken worked at the hospitals in Stambaugh and in Munising. In 1955, he married E. Eilene Mitchell. They moved to Snohomish, Washington in 1960 and Ken worked as the supervisor of the X-ray and Laboratory Departments. After retirement, they returned to Munising in 1998. Eilene preceded him in death on February 14, 1999. Ken had been active in the Kiwanis Club in Washington and he enjoyed deep sea fishing and reading.
He is survived by a daughter, Debra (Larry) Hood of Washington; his mother, Audrey King of Ishpeming; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Zaiki of Ishpeming; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was also preceded in death by his father, Walter King and a brother, James King.
A memorial mass will be celebrated by Father Jim Challancin at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ishpeming on Monday, October 29, 2001 at 11:00am.
Nelson Glenn
MARQUETTE -- Nelson Emory Glenn, 50, of 2522 Werner Street, Marquette, died Friday afternoon at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home of Marquette.
Ruth D. Aken
MUNISING -- Ruth D. Aken, age 82, of 314 W. Onota Street, Munising, died on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 3:15pm at the Munising Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 18, 1919 in Munising to the late Frank and Selma (Johnson) Eklund. Ruth graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1937. On May 11, 1940, she married Bernard R. Aken. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of the Eden Lutheran Church in Munising. She was a past member of the Pictured Rocks Golf and Country Club, the Smear League at the Country Connection and she and Bernie had belonged to the dance club in town. Ruth enjoyed being outdoors and loved working in her yard and on the beach of the family camp on Mirror Lake. She would spend hours on the beach cleaning and fixing it up by hand. She was a wonderful baker and a tremendous cook.
Ruth is survived by her husband of over sixty-one years, Bernie of Munising; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary (Beverly) Aken of Munising, David (Kathy) Aken of Fostoria, Ohio, Bernie, Jr. (Phyllis) Aken of Austin, TX and Michael (Jan) Aken of Sandusky, OH; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Eklund of Hulbert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by their daughter, Karen Louise Aken Moore on June 7, 1970, a brother Roy Eklund and a sister, Ruby Kelly.
Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5:00 until 8:00pm. Pastors Kurt and Mary Beth Kovanen will conduct the funeral on Monday, October 29, 2001 at 10:00am at the Eden Lutheran Church in Munising. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Eden Lutheran Church in memory of Ruth.
Sanfred A. "Mutsie" Mattson
NEWBERRY -- Sanfred A. "Mutsie" Mattson, 84, of Newberry, died at the Luce County Annex on Friday, October 26, 2001
"Mutsie" was born in Soo Junction, Michigan on November 7, 1916 the son of Alfred and Anna Marie (Helgren) Mattson. He spent all his life in the Upper Peninsula. He was a World War II army veteran serving in the Pacific. Following the service he sailed on the Great Lakes, returning to Newberry and was employed at Bancroft Dairy until his retirement in 1974. He married his beautiful wife of 59 1/2 years, Norma Jane Dake, on January 31, 1942. He is preceded in death by sisters Marie Moisio and Ellen Mattson. He was a member of the VFW Post in Newberry and the Teamsters Union.
Surviving are his wife Norma of Newberry; and sons and daughters-in-law, Jim (Anne) of Newberry, Dan (Bobbi) of Marquette and Dave (Mary) of Richland, MI; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen (Robert) Livingston of Brighton, Rosie Choi of Los Angeles, CA, Christine (Chester) Bynum also of Brighton, Michelle (Stewart) Yockey of Reese, MI and Jane (Roger) Norkli of Traverse City; 21 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and some very special nieces, nephews and cousins.
"Mutsie" will be remembered for his love of life, gift of gab and witty and occasionally mischievous sense of humor. He will truly be missed by all his family and friends who bid him an affectionate farewell.
Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28 from 5:00-8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory's Church on Monday, October 29 at 12:00 Noon with Fr. Paul Karottekunnel officiating. The Rites of Commital will be held at Forest Home Cemetery following Mass.
The family requests that those who wish may donate to the Helen Newberry Joy Annex or St. Gregory's Catholic Church in memory of "Mutsie" Mattson.
Isiah X. Jandreau
ISHPEMING -- Isiah X. Jandreau, infant son of Dan and Lesley (Jurvelin) Jandreau, of 713 E. Vine St. #5, was stillborn on Thursday, October 25, 2001 at the Bell Memorial Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Isiah is survived by a 3 year old brother, Kile; his paternal grandparents, Linda and Don Steede of Negaunee; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Jurvelin of Negaunee; his maternal grandfather, David Jurvelin, Sr. of Ishpeming; his maternal great grandmother, Marion McComber of Negaunee; his maternal great great grandmother, Marcella VanDriessche of Negaunee; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with Rev. Timothy Compton officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Deanna (Dani) Schwindt
MARQUETTE -- Deanna (Dani) Schwindt, 60, passed away Sunday, October 28th, 2001, surrounded by her family. She was born February 7th, 1941 in Norwalk, Ohio. Dani graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in education. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. While at Ohio State, Dani met Chuck Schwindt and they were married in Columbus, Ohio in 1963. She worked as a school teacher in Ohio and California before having children. She and Chuck moved to Marquette in 1972 and have lived here ever since.
Dani is survived by her husband of 38 years, Chuck; three daughters, Laura (Mike Baumann) Schwindt of Portland, Maine, Lisa (Roger) McCormack of Clarkston, Michigan, Heidi (Mark Lipski) Schwindt of Los Angeles, California; four grandchildren, Nick and Kaila McCormack, and Jake and Sarah Baumann; her mother and father, Dean and Ruth Jeffers; and a brother, Phil Jeffers.
Dani's family meant so much to her and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She liked socializing with her many friends, and she was a friend to all who knew her. Dani had a great love for animals, especially her horse Chant and her dog Cricket. She loved living in Marquette, and even though Dani had travelled to many different places, the U.P. remained her favorite place to be. It was a great comfort to her to be able to spend her last days in her beloved home by the lake which her family affectionately calls Danscove.
A visitation will be at Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home Tuesday, October 30, from 5 to 8 pm. There will be a service celebrating Dani's life at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, October 31st at 6 pm with Reverend Larry Jones officiating. Following the service there will be fellowship and refreshments in the church.
The family suggests that memorials be made to either the Humane Society of Marquette, Lake Superior Hospice, or The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Suite 1209, 654 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021, 1-866-FIND-A-CURE.
Emmer Roy Nybeck
MUNISING -- Emmer Roy Nybeck, age 87, of 413 E. Varnum Street, Munising, died on Tuesday, October 30, 2004 at 4:20 a.m. at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Bowerman Funeral Home.
Gordon "Bud" Rogers
NEGAUNEE -- Gordon "Bud" Rogers, age 90, of 92 Croix St., Apt. #4, Negaunee, left the arms of his loved ones to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father at 7:18pm on Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a patient for 6 days.
Mr. Rogers was born on January 7, 1911 in Negaunee to George and Minnie (Hampton) Rogers, attended the Negaunee Schools and served 2 years in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He married Rosslyn M. Tambling in June, 1936. She preceded him in death in 1978. He worked at the Negaunee Glove Factory, as a shovel operator for the Northern Construction Company and as a truck driver and equipment operator for the Marquette County Road Commission for 38 years, retiring in 1976. He married his second wife, the former Mae (Miller) Hill in February of 1981.
Bud was a member of Mitchell United Methodist Church, Negaunee. He was active at the Negaunee Senior Center and was named Citizen of the Year in 1991. He was a member of the Jolly Elders Senior group. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables.
Surviving are his wife, Mae; 2 daughters, Sandra K. (Pat) Rogers-Champeau, Alhelstane, WI and Marlene M. (Gary) Anderson, Palmer; 2 sons, Gordon C. (Marietta) Rogers, Kenosha, WI and Leonard G. (Pat) Rogers, Sawyer; 1 step-daughter, Jill (John) Tessaro, Gwinn; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 3 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; a sister, Olive 'Doll' Hult, Marquette, a special family friend thought of as a daughter, Judy (David) Krause, Ishpeming; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Rosslyn; 3 brothers, George, Russell and Melvin; 2 sisters, Mae and Hazel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday at Mitchell United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Harmon officiating. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Krause, Dan Radke, Ron Romback, Steve Young, Len Rogers, Jr. and Robert Rogers.
Friends may call at the Koskey Funeral Home from 5-8pm on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to Mitchell United Methodist Church, the Ishpeming Cancer Society, and the Lake Superior Hospice in Mr. Roger's memory.
Joseph L. Rodman
MCMILLAN -- Joseph L. Rodman, 86, of McMillan, died Sunday, October 28, 2001 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 2, 2001 at 10:00am at the Northstar Baptist Church in McMillan with Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Interment will follow at the East Lakefield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Thursday, November 1 from 4-7pm. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Jules Bennie "Ben" Houghtaling Jr. & Edith Houghtaling
MARQUETTE -- Jules Bennie "Ben" Houghtaling Jr., 79, and his wife Edith Houghtaling, 75, of 1303 Russell St., died Saturday, October 27, 2001 as the result of an automobile accident.
Edith was born June 1, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to Samuel and Edith (Porter) Cresap. Edith, the little cajun, left New Orleans after marrying Ben on April 3, 1948 to enjoy a life of travel. She worked for the Civil Service, retiring from K.I. Sawyer AFB. Edith never knew the word rest and spent her retirement years traveling and working hard for the Shrine Circus where she would be the lady working with the cotton candy, snowcone or popcorn machines or wherever else she was needed to help raise funds. She was Past Queen of Nefretete Temple # 110 Daughters of the Nile and was currently Princess Banker; a member of Presque Isle Chapter #403 Order of Eastern Star and was an active adult leader of Job's Daughters. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Ben was born January 26, 1922 in Bellevue, Nebraska to Jules Bennie and Sarah (Levins) Houghtaling and graduated from the Deshler High School. He attended Nebraska College where he played fullback on the football team. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was a veteran of World War II the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, retiring as Chief Boatsman's Mate in 1964. He then moved his family to Marquette where he worked as a Civil Service Safety Officer at K.I. Sawyer AFB. Ben was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member and trustee of Marquette Elks #405 and American Legion Post #44. His involvement in Masonic organizations began in Nebraska in 1950 and continued until his death. He was a member of Marquette Lodge 101 Free and Accepted Masons; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Marquette where he was a 33rd degree Mason (coroneted in Cincinnati, OH in 1998), Ahmed Temple Shrine, where he served as Potentate in 1995 and was currently treasurer since 1985, patrol member, hospital chairman since 1975 and circus chairman since 1977; Tri City Shrine Club, Munising Shrine Club, Kachina Billiken Club, Court 180, Royal Order of Jesters where he was Director in 2000, Yooper Jackpine Clan and Marquette Masonic Association President. Ben was especially interested in working with the Shriner's Children's Hospital and the Shrine Circus. He and Edith worked hard every year to make the circus a success. If they weren't at home or travelling they could always be found at the Masonic Temple.
Ben and Edie are survived by a daughter (their doll baby) Jill Huens (finacee Thomas Frasher) and their grandchildren Dale and Mollie Huens, the pride and joy of their life, all of Green Bay, WI. Edith is also survived by a brother Samuel Cresap of Lousiana, a niece Deborah of Georgia and a nephew Wayne of Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law Elizabeth Cresap and special aunt and uncle Harry and M. Lillian Waidley. Ben is also survived by his step mother Genevieve Houghtaling, sister Beverly Wood, and brothers Harry and Gary Houghtaling, all of Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Grover Scroggins, sister and brother-in-law Loma and Veron Birkholz, nephew and wife Veron and Jeanne Birkholz, step brothers Leonard and Bruce Scroggins and nephew Michael Wood.
Visitation for Ben and Edith will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 from 4 to 8 PM in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home. American Legion Services will be held at 7:00 PM and an Elks Memorial Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 1, 2001 in the Marquette Masonic Center with Reverend David Mair officiating. The Daughters of the Nile, Job's Daughters and Marquette Lodge will all participate in the services, with of ficers of Ahmed Temple Divan serving as escorts. Entombment will take place in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd, Nicolet Memorial Gardens in Green Bay, WI on Friday, November 2, 2001 at 5:00 PM (CST), preceded by a visitation beginning at 4:00 PM(CST).
Memorials can be made to the Ahmed Temple Shrine Transportation Fund, 128 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855.
The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the various police agencies, emergency medical personnel, staff at Marquette General Hospital and all of Ben and Edie's great friends for their help and support.
Leslie V. Johnson
MUNISING -- Leslie V. Johnson, age 68, of 318 W. Munising Avenue, died on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising. He was born on February 14, 1933 to the late Edward and Lucille Johnson in Munising and was a lifetime resident. Leslie retired from the Alger County Road Commission after working there for twenty-eight years. He was an avid hunter and fisher.
Leslie is survived by several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, a sister, Gloria Davis, and a brother, Edward Johnson, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Maple Grove Cemetery on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.
