Lulu Sandelin
BARAGA -- Lulu Sandelin, age 93 of Baraga, passed away Monday, November 5, 2001 at the Marquette Medical Care Facility in Ishpeming.
She was born May 9, 1908 in Boston Location, Houghton County, daughter to the late Eric and Selma (Kallio) Pennala. Lulu married Theodore Sandelin on July 31, 1931 in Calumet. They resided in Baraga. Lulu is a member of the Pelkie Laestadian Lutheran Church. Her hobbies include entertaining guests, crocheting, knitting, and embroidery.
She is survived by her husband Theodore of 70 years; daughters Verna (Donald) Byykkonen of Ishpeming, Helen Kay Maloney of Iron River, Linda (David) Lindstrom of Seville, OH; sister Viola Stahl of Denton, TX; 14 grandchildren; and 45 great grandchildren.
Lulu is preceded in death by four brothers, John, Ralph, Arthur, and Hubert, and two great grandsons.
The funeral services will be on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4:00 p.m. at the Pelkie Laestadian Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the church. Tom Prophet will officiate. The burial will be in the Pelkie Cemetery. The pallbearers will be the grandsons, Glen and Gerald Byykkonen, Jim, Mike, Pete, and Mark Maloney. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.
Roger St. Onge
PONTIAC -- Roger St. Onge, age 53, of Pontiac, MI, died suddenly November 5, 2001 in Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He was born in Hancock, MI on March 24, 1948 son of Willard and Margaret (Clyne) St. Onge. He attended the Chatham and Eben Schools and graduated in 1966. Roger served in the army during the Korean War. Mr. St. Onge married the former Pamela Watson in L'Anse in August of 1999. Roger was employed by General Motors and had over 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 144 in L'Anse and the UAW Local 659 in Flint, MI. Roger enjoyed working on cars, attending yard sales and flea markets.
Mr. St. Onge is survived by his wife Pam; parents Willard and Margaret St. Onge of L'Anse, daughter, Cheryl St. Onge of Pontiac, brother, Gary of L'Anse, step sons, Adam and Daniel Dowdy at home, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his brother Kevin and his grandparents.
Funeral services for Mr. St. Onge will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2001 from the United Lutheran Church, L'Anse with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church on Friday. Baraga County veterans will accord military honors at graveside services in Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel of L'Anse is assisting the family with arrangements.
SFC John R. Maki
ESCANABA -- SFC John R. Maki, 53 of 4374 18th Road, Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2001 at St. Francis Hospital. John was born in South Range, Michigan on September 18, 1948, the son of Fabian V. and Lempi M. (Ylitalo) Maki. He was raised in Baraga and graduated from Baraga Township High School, class of 1966.
John joined the National Guard on August 27, 1966, in Baraga. In 1986 he became a full time guardsman. He was based out of Baraga, Menominee, Ishpeming, and Gladstone. He was currently with Co. C 107 Engr BN of Gladtsone. He was of Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his wife Tammy of Escanaba.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 PM (Eastern time) at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will be held Friday evening at 7 PM (Eastern time) at the funeral home chapel with National Guard Chaplain Rev. Ron Skufca officiating.
Shirley E. Rintala
ISHPEMING -- Shirley E. Rintala, age 79, of 717 Apt. 101A, W. Empire St. Ishpeming died Monday, November 5, 2001, in the presence of her loving family and hospice in the U.P. Home Health & Hospice's inpatient unit at the Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming.
Shirley was born August 8, 1922 in Detroit to the late Werner & Emma (Niemi) Erickson. She and her family moved to Calumet as a young child and was a graduate of the Calumet High School, Class of 1940. She moved to Ishpeming upon graduating as worked as a waitress. She later owned and operated the Hoist Restaurant in Negaunee for 14 years she also worked at the Big Bay Hotel and at the 41 Steak House until her retirement. She was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church of Ishpeming.
Survivors include 1 daughter Mary Ellen (Raymond) Potila of Ishpeming, 1 son Charles Rintala of West Allis, WI, 1 brother John (Lori) Erickson of Gwinn, 3 grandchildren Sandra Pelkie of Ishpeming, Susan (Alan) Champion of Ishpeming & Cindy (Darrell) Hamilton of Havelock, N.C., 7 Great grandchildren a special friend Peggy Nurmi along with several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with Revs. C. Bruce Ulstad & Lauri Maki to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Thursday.
Viena Hunter
MARQUETTE -- Viena Hunter, 89, passed away November 6, 2001 at the Norlite Nursing Center where she had resided since October 30, 2001.
Viena was born July 12, 1912 in Negaunee to the late Matt and Wilhelmina (Ollila) Marjama. She attended school in Negaunee and worked in the Chicago area for many years. Viena married Robert Hunter in April of 1947. After his death in 1981 she moved back to the Negaunee area and then lived in Marquette for several years.
Survivors include a sister Helen (Robert) Curtis of Fairhope, Alabama and several and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters; Tena Jennings, Elna Dwyer, Fannie Holmgren and Ida Harrison, and a brother Onni Marjama. At Viena's request, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or services. The Swanson Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Aili E. Gogarn Talus
HIBBING MINNESOTA -- Aili E. Gogarn Talus, 85, formerly of Marquette, died Wednesday. November 7, 2001 in Hibbing, MN where she had been living for several years.
She was born November 15, 1915 in Sundell, Ml to Anton William and Greta Aliina (Haapala) Moberg, who both emigrated from Finland. Aili worked as a receptionist at Warner Plumbing and Heating in Negaunee for several years and as a young lady also worked as a school aide in the Deerton schools. She and her first husband Charles Gogarn, who died in 1981, had severai foster children over the years. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for most of her life and sang in the choir for many years. She was also a member of the Order Eastern Star, when Charles was active in the Masonic Temple in Negaunee. Aili was very proud of her Finnish heritage, and always enjoyed a good Finnish conversation.
Aili is surived by a daughter Sara (David) Gogarn Brown of Nampa, Idaho, two grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Brown and Jackelyn Leah Brown, a nephew Mike Hongisto of Deerton and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Charles Gogarn Jr., her second husband Otto Talus, and a brother Toivo Moberg.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 10, 2001 in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Reverend James Fogle officiating. Burial will be in Northland Chapel Gardens. Visitatlon will be at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday.
Audrey D. Codere
MARQUETTE -- Audrey D. Codere, 71, 222 S. Fifth St. Apt. #102 in Snowberry Heights, Marquette died at 2:00 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital where she had been a patient since Oct. 21, 2001.
Audrey was born July 5, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to Henry & Angela Kangas. She attended St. Luke's School of Nursing and worked for many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She moved to Negaunee Township in 1983 coming from Kenosha, and most recently lived in Marquette.
Surviving are her daughter, Darlene (Philip) Knight, Paso Robles, CA, 3 granddaughters; Heather Howe, Ryanne Nitz, & Alexandra Korelich, 3 step-sons; Howard (Victoria) Codere, Patrick Codere, & Neal (Sherlyn) Codere, all of New Orleans, LA, 3 step-daughters; Dorrothy Rae (Gordon) Stouffer, Susan (Guy) Gilkenson, & Billie Ann (Don) Duncan, all of Norman, OK, 1 brother, Bernard Kangas, Trimountain, numerous step grandchildren & step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Barbara Ann Nitz in 1984 and her husband Jerome "Jerry" Codere in 1998.
Honoring Mrs. Codere's wishes, there will be no public services. Private family services will be held at a later date.
The Koskey Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Berniece L. Larson
MUNISING -- Berniece L. Larson, age 88, of 200 W. City Park Drive and formerly of Shingleton, died on Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 1:30 a.m. at the Marquette General Hospital following a one month illness. She was born on April 28, 1913 in Duluth, MN to the late Arthur and Henrietta (Whitely) Germaine. Berniece graduated from high school in Duluth in 1931. She married Roy A. Larson in 1952 and in 1957 they moved to Marquette for two years before moving to Munising. Berniece was a matron and cook for the Alger County Sheriff Department for many years before retiring from there. They moved to Shingleton and Roy preceded her in death on March 17, 1980. Berniece enjoyed crocheting and she loved to cook and bake.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law - Gail and Mike Djerf of Munising; grandchildren - Chuck (Susie) Riley of Munising, Kim (Buck) Hulse of AuTrain, Lori Riley of Sawyer, Dean Riley stationed out of Pasguella, Mississippi; and Derrick Riley of Munising; great-grandchildren - Brandon, Troy, Emily, Jared, Tyler, Zoey and Whitney. Besides her parents and Roy, Berniece was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Joyce Sterling, and a brother, Arthur Gene Germaine.
Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Reverend Rosemarie Fahrion, pastor ofthe United Methodist Church of Munising, will conduct the funeral service on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Gladys M. Curtis
NEGAUNEE -- Gladys M. Curtis, of 130 E. Case St. Negaunee died at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at the home of her daughter & son-in-law, Carol & Tony Benaglio, in Houghton, where she had resided for the past year.
Arrangements will be announced by the Koskey Funeral Home.
June H. Voet
MARQUETTE -- June H. Voet, 81, of Marquette, died Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at her home in Florida.
Survivors include her husband Gerald; one daughter, Barbara (Jerome) Sicotte of Marquette; four sons, Michael, Tom, Dick & Terry; one sister, Phyllis; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two grandsons.
Loved by all, she will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Thoren officiating.
The Hodges Family Funeral Home of Dade City, FL is assisting the family.
Marilyn Stockero
CRYSTAL FALLS -- Marilyn Stockero, age 69, of 401 Wagner Street, Crystal Falls, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Nov. 6) at her home surrounded by her loving family and caring hospice workers.
She was born February 3, 1932 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Francis and Irene (Kilgren) Tousignant. She attended school in Iron Mountain and then moved to Sagola with her family and graduated from the Channing High School. She married Kenneth Stockero in Crystal Falls and, except for a short time when they lived in Detroit, made their home in Crystal Falls.
Marilyn was employed for 35 years as a nurse's aid and ward clerk at the Crystal Falls Community Hospital. Following her retirement she worked part time at Debra Kay's Fashions in Crystal Falls.
She was a member of the Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Iron County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. She also enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a cribbage club.
Marilyn enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by: Her Husband- Kenneth; 1 Son- Kenneth Joseph (Nancy Lee) Stockero, Jr. of Kingsford; 4 Daughters- Michelle Marie (Gary Bruce) Turner of Crystal Falls of Crystal Falls, Deborah Lee (Christopher) West of Crystal Falls, Sally Jean Kelly of Cleveland, Georgia, and Kathleen Irene Stachowicz (fiancee Paul Kinville) of Harvey, MI; 1 Brother- Neil Tousignant of Niceville, Florida; 1 Sister- Carol Spigarelli (Bill) McCarty of Iron Mountain; 11 Grandchildren- Patrick and Brenda (Foucalt) Turner, Michael and Theresa (Peterson) Turner, Kaylee and Michael West, Adelle (Anderson) and Jim Ashcraft, John Anderson, Bobbi Jo and Samantha Jo Stockero, Billie Jo (Stockero) and Josh Gilner, Jessica and Jacob Stachowicz; 2 Great Grandchildren- McKenzie Ray Turner and Victoria Marilyn Ashcraft; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call Saturday (Nov. 10) from 10:15 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the church. The Rev. Fr. Ray Zeugner, Pastor, will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Church.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carol and Bill McCarty, Rose and Hop Simbob, Diane and Frank Bowman.
The family suggests that memorials can be made to the Iron County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Iron County Hospice, or the Marshfield Clinic Cancer Research.
The Langenberg Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Viena Hunter
MARQUETTE -- Viena Hunter, 89, passed away November 6, 2001 at the Norlite Nursing Center where she had resided since October 30, 2001.
Viena was born July 12, 1912 in Negaunee to the late Matt and Wilhelmina (Ollila) Marjama. She attended school in Negaunee and worked in the Chicago area for many years. Viena married Robert Hunter in April of 1947. After his death in 1981 she moved back to the Negaunee area and then lived in Marquette for several years.
Survivors include a sister Helen (Robert) Curtis of Fairhope, Alabama, a sister in law, Marie Marjama of Negaunee and several and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters; Tena Jennings, Elna Dwyer, Fannie Holmgren and Ida Harrison, and a brother Onni Marjama. At Viena's request, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or services. The Swanson Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Alma A. (Berg) Johnson
MUNISING -- Alma A. (Berg) Johnson
May 21, 1907 - November 6, 2001
Alma was born of the union of John and Hedwig (Makela) Berg of Slapneck, Michigan. She departed this life to join her beloved husband, Walter, and they spent seventy-three years of wedded bliss together before he went to his reward in 1999. Alma and Walter married in 1926 and they had two boys and two girls. One child remains, namely, Mary Ann Staley of Toledo, Ohio.
She and her husband owned and operated "Johnson's Cabins" which they built in the early 1940's. They also owned Lake View Cabins and The Blue Fountain Motel which Walt built. Alma handled many a clothespins back in those days as she did all of the wash and mangling of sheets, folding towels, etc. and her daughters helped when they were not in school, but the brunt of all that was solely hers. With all that, she served a big meal at noon including pies, cakes, etc. How that woman could work!!
She found time doing things for others and she and her husband received an award from the Alger Historical Society for their contributions and the countless hours they donated.
Alma and Walt were avid hunters and she was the first woman in Alger County to "bag a buck."
After her children left home, she took up painting and became an accomplished artist and was featured in different shows, etc. She sold and gave many as gifts to her family and friends. Now she has paintings from coast to coast.
Alma and Walt loved to travel and spent many winters in Florida, New Mexico, and California. While in California, in the early 1950w, they met many celebrities- Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Red Skelton, who incidentally, Alma and Red Skelton's picture found its way to the Munising News. At that time, Rosie Golisek was in the TB sanatorium and she adored Jimmy Durante so Alma looked him up and told him about Rosie and Jimmy sent her an autographed picture. Another thanks to Alma.
Alma and Walt went to visit their parent's birthplace in Finland and also visited the Holy Land. They were both very humble people and felt they may have walked where Jesus walked and made a most emotional experience.
Alma was voted by the staff and residents of Briarfield to represent their facility in "My Fair Lady" pageant at the Lucas County Fair at which time she was presented with a trophy. She and Walter were so well liked, they were crowned King and Queen at the Valentine festivities in 1996.
Besides her daughter Mary Ann and husband Ron, she leaves her five grandchildren to mourn her passing, William Spencer of Munising, Barbara (Jim) Negilski of Colorado, Diana (Kirk) Hillier, Alison (Chip) Eckert, and Bonnie (Richie) Sibberson of Toledo, twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, parents, a brother John Berg, a sister Lydia Levine preceded her in death also her three children- daughter Alice, baby Wally, and Walter "Sonny" Johnson, three grandchildren, baby Nyman, Rick Staley, and Eddie Staley.
Alma will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her and everyone was welcome to visit their paradise on Lose Lake for coffee, cake and many saunas. Alma's smiling face, her kind gracious spirit and her loving concern for others will be greatly missed. Her memory will be an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Thanks for the memories and all the wonderful years.
Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Pastors Mary Beth and Kurt Kovanen will conduct the funeral service on Monday, November 12, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eden Lutheran Church in Munising. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery.
"Mom, my buddy and devoted friend, my laughing partner, I will miss and love you all of the days of my life." Your loving daughter.
Gladys M. Curtis
NEGAUNEE -- Gladys M. Curtis, of 130 E. Case St., Negaunee died at 8:15 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Carol & Tony Benaglio, in Houghton where she had resided for the past year.
Gladys was born Jan. 26, 1909 in Negaunee to Edwin N. & Myra E. (Sleep) Cory, was a graduate of Negaunee High School, Class of 1927, and was a life long area resident. She worked for several years for Michigan Bell and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Curtis was a member of Mitchell United Methodist Church, Negaunee, was a life member of the Negaunee Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Wawonowin Country Club. She was an avid bridge player. Her hobbies also included crafts, hand work, crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles.
Surviving are her daughter & son-in-law, Carol & Tony Benaglio, Houghton, a brother, Leslie Cory, Marquette, 2 grandsons; Anthony (Cynthia) Benaglio, Negaunee, Curtis (Lisa) Benaglio, Battle Creek, 5 great grandchildren; Nickolas, Rebecca, Kristopher, Trevor & Brandon Benaglio, several nieces & nephews, and her special pet friend Banyon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edgar G. Curtis on Dec. 5, 1985, 7 sisters and 1 brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday at Mitchell United Methodist Church, Negaunee. Rev. Scott Harmon will officiate and the burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Steven Wyble, Jeff Taisto, Robert Backon, Paul Suomi, Donald Ellis & Clarence 'Cubby' White.
Friends may call at the Koskey Funeral Home from 4-7 PM on Sunday. Memorials may be directed to Keweenaw Home Nursing & Hospice, 311 Sixth St., Calumet, MI 49913, in Mrs. Curtis' memory.
