Mary E. Salter
ENGADINE -- Lifelong Engadine resident, Mary E. Salter, 89, died Thursday morning November 15, 2001 at the Luce County Annex in Newberry.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at the Engadine United Methodist Church in Engadine with Pastor Robert Norris officiating. Interment will follow at the Engadine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Friday, November 16th from 4-8 p.m. and also on Saturday, November 17th from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Oliver L. Granlund
REPUBLIC -- Oliver L. Granlund, age 81 of 218 Pine St. Republic passed away on Monday, November 12, 2001 at his home in Republic.
Oliver was born February 19, 1920 in Telleruide, CO to the late Axel & Lillian (Rova) Granlund. He has lived in Republic for over 60 years. He worked for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. as a Diamond Driller until his retirement.
He is survived by 2 sons Kris (Amy) Granlund and Michael Granlund both of Republic, 1 daughter Laurel (John) Baxter of Katy, TX, 1 sister Lillian Long of Conyers, Georgia, 8 grandchildren along with several nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be held at the Republic Cemetery at a date to be announced later by the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home of Ishpeming.
Bruce H. Corey
MANISTIQUE Bruce H. Corey, age 64, of HC01, Box 3155, Manistique (Steuben), died November 14, 2001 at his residence in Steuben following a very short illness with cancer.
He was born on April 14, 1937 in Steuben County, Freemont, Indiana, the son of the late Clifford and Carol Hope (Gould) Corey. His early years were spent in Grass Lake, Michigan where he worked as an auto mechanic, volunteer fireman and wrecker driver. In 1967 he joined the Michigan Department of Corrections and was assigned to several prison work camps in lower Michigan. In 1974 he transferred to Camp Cusino in Shingleton, Michigan where he served as Lt. until his retirement in 1992. Bruce married the former Annabella (Aldrich) Salts in Grass Lake, Michigan in 1958. She preceded him in death after 33 years of marriage. He later married Phyllis Johnson in 1992 and they spent their summers at their home in Steuben and their winters at their home in Venice, Florida. He was a member of the American Legion, Sqd. 30, Sons of the American Legion unit in Sarasota, Florida, the Michigan Association of Government Employees, the State Employees Retirement Association U.P. Chapter #16.
Bruce is survived by his wife Phyllis of Steuben; daughters, Teresa (Terry) Bond of Shingleton and Lisa (Kenneth) Swajanen of Wetmore; sons, Tom (Ruth) Salts II and Mark (Linda) Salts of Manistique (Boot Lake); step-daughter, Krista (Jimmy) Barnhill of North Carolina; step-sons, Tom (Julie) Johnson of Tecumseh and David (Jennifer) Johnson of Lowell; sister, Carol (Ralph) Fullerton of Grass Lake; brother, Harley Corey of Jackson; several grand and great grandchildren; along with several nieces and a nephew.
A casual gathering for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Wetmore Community Building (Fire Hall) in Wetmore, Michigan. Burial will be held next to his wife Annabella, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising, Michigan. Memorial donations may be directed to the charity of your choice. The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home in Manistique assisted the family with arrangements.
Donald A. Belstrom
ISHPEMING -- Donald A. Belstrom, age 89 of 701 E. Empire St. Ishpeming passed away Thursday, November 15, 2001 at the Marquette General Hospital.
Donald was born August 9, 1912 in Negaunee to the late William & Matilda (Anderson) Belstrom. He graduated from the Negaunee High School, class of 1930. Donald served in the United States Army during World War II.
Donald managed Spear & Son's Lumber in Ishpeming, where he retired from in 1975. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, a member of the Ishpeming ELKS for 56 years, a charter member of the Negaunee Male Chorus and served on the Selective Service Systems, Local Board #54 of Marquette County. He loved his garden and enjoyed reading.
Donald is survived by a special friend of 45 years Faye St. Andre of Ishpeming, a sister Jean Guenther of Milwaukee, sister in law Ernestine Belstrom of Tampa, FL, a nephew Peter (Barbara) Belstrom of Florida and special friends Judy & Edwald Swanson of Ishpeming and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margaret, brother William Belstrom, special brother in law Dave Guenther and a nephew Michael Belstrom.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Dirks officiating. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorials may be directed in memory of Donald to a charity of one's choice.
Harwick Johnson
CHELSEA, MI - Harwick Johnson, age 88, of Chelsea, Michigan, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born on June 4, 1913 in Republic, Michigan, the son of Olaf and Winifred (Brown) Johnson. On December 31, 1941, he married Mabel Rose Holcomb of Portville, MY, and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Dean (Christel) Fox of Ann Arbor; two grandsons, David Fox of Ypsilanti and Peter Fox of Troy; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Reed Johnson of Farmington, NM.
Harwick graduated valedictorian of the class of 1930 at Republic High School. He recieved his B.S. degree from the Michigan Technological University in 1934, graduating at the tip of his class. He then went to the University of Wisconsin, recieving his MS in 1941 and his PhD in Electronic Engineering in 1944. He was employed at RCA, David Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton, NJ and was Electronic Device Director when he retired in 1972. His research areas included electron physics, vacuum tubes, noise phenomena, solid state physics, semiconductors, transistors and luminescence. He authored numerous papers and was the holder of a number of patents. He was a fellow of the American Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers and a member of the American Physical Society. Upon his retirement he designed and directed the building of the building of their retirement home, located on Kerr Lake in Virginia, so that it had a panoramic view of the lake. He enjoyed kayaking and swimming. In 1996, he and Mabel moved to Ann Arbor and then to Chelsea.
The family will recieve friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Sunday from 12-3 and 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 19 at 2:00pm at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel, where the family will recieve friends beginning at 1:00pm. Rev. John O'Dell will officiate. A private burial will be held at Harwick Cemetery, Mattawan, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jackson Christian School, Science & Computer Depts., 4200 Lowe Rd., Jackson, MI 49203.
Lucy DeVilbiss Rauenbuehler
BURLINGTON, IA -- Mrs. Lucy DeVilbiss Rauenbuehler, age 90, of 2133 S. Central Ave., Burlington, Iowa passed away at Rose Bush Gardens in Burlington on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 9:10 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Catholic Church, Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 1:30p.m. with Father Patrick Hilgendorf officiating. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Burlington, IA. A memorial has been established for Sts. John and Paul Catholic Church.
Robert J. "Brutz" December, Sr.
BIG BAY Robert J. "Brutz" December, Sr., 63, of Squaw Beach Road, Big Bay, was taken into the hands of the Lord on November 15, 2001. It was much too soon for him to leave this earth and everyone that loved him.
Bob was born December 17, 1937 in Marquette, a son of Joseph and Isabelle (Desormier) December and was raised in Marquette. He was a 1955 graduate of the Graveraet High School and soon after began employment with the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railroad at the age of 17. He worked with the D.S.S. & A. for a brief time before beginning a 43 year employment with the Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad. He retired in December of 1997 as a general foreman in the Car Department. Bob loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing whenever possible. In 1978 he and his wife purchased property at Squaw Beach. Bob built the present "cabin in the woods" with his bare hands, turning logs and sticks into a home that was not only built with skill, but with love. Following Bob's retirement, the couple became permanent residents at their Squaw Beach home. Bob's other interests centered around woodworking, a talent for fixing and doing anything he put his mind to, and a sense of humor that added laughter and smiles to those around him. He and Karen also had begun to travel in recent years. He was an exceptional and rare person. He was an eagle soaring through life.
A loving husband, father, grandparent, son and brother, he is survived by: his wife of 34 years, Karen J. (Bernard) December, whom he married February 17, 1968; a daughter, Debbie (Brian) Haynes of Harrison Township; two sons, Robert (Ann) December, Jr. of Harvey and Peter December of Okemos; six grandchildren, Drew and Beth December, Jim Mohrman and Joe, Kelly and Ashley Haynes; his mother, Isabelle December of Marquette; two sisters, SanDee December and Suann (Bill) Gravedoni, both of Crestview, FL; two brothers, Joseph (Evelyn) December of Marquette and David (Connie) December of Jacksonville Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews, and his canine pal, granddog, Harley. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Joseph December.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Monday, November 19, 2001 from 2:00 to 4:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5:00pm Monday afternoon in St. Michael Catholic Church with Rev. Shaun Erno, associate pastor, as celebrant. Pallbearers will be Bob's buddies, Bert Bowers, Bernie Quayle, Dick Retaskie and Ralph Peterson. Memorials may be directed to Bay Cliff Health Camp.
Roger Anders Hytinen
MUNISING -- Roger Anders Hytinen, 62, of Munising, passed away Monday, November 12, 2001, while en-route to his winter residence in Arizona. He spent a portion of his childhood in Trenary, MI, and later attended Northern Michigan University where he played football and graduated in 1961. Upon graduation, Roger coached football for Marshall High School, Milwaukee, WI. From 1973-1994, he was employed by Cuna Mutual Insurance Company and resided with his family in Kansas City, MO, and later, St. Louis, MO. Upon his retirement in 1994, Roger and his wife returned to the U.P., the area that he loved to spend summer months relaxing at his home at Cooks Lake near Munising. Roger and his wife spent their winters in Apache Junction, AZ.
Roger is survived by his wife, Linda Hytinen of Munising; their three children, daughters Teri Perez (John) of Lewisville, TX, Susan Hytinen-Hoveland (Paul) of Ellisville, MO, and son Paul Hytinen (Lisa) of Daleville, IN; brother, James Hytinen of Delafield, WI; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Anders in 1988, his mother Jenny in 1994, and his brother Curtis in 1997.
A cremation was held and no services are planned at this time. Per his wishes and his love of the U.P., in the spring/ summer his remains will be buried/ spread by famly and close friends.
Toivo E. Aho
NEWBERRY -- Toivo E. Aho, 90, formerly of M-28 Rte. 1 P.O. Box 605, Newberry, died on Friday, November 16, 2001 at Cozy Acres Adult Foster Care.
Mr. Aho was born April 19, 1911 in Newberry to Charles and Sophie Aho. He attended Newberry Schools and was a life long Newberry resident. He was a member of the Newberry Eagles Club and loved to travel in his spare time.
Surviving are 1 son, Melvin Aho, Texas; 1 daughter, Auna Mae Kirkpatrick of Taylor, Michigan; 1 brother, Reino (Grace) Aho of Lincoln Park, MI; 2 sisters, Mae (Bob) Schiner of Iowa and Nora Routhier; 2 grandchildren, Terre Kirkpatrick of Gwinn and Linda (Rodney) Thomas of Cornell, Michigan; 2 great grandchildren, Meagan and Trevor. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel in 1978.
The Koskey Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Edna M. Dunstan
NEGAUNEE -- Edna M. Dunstan, 85, formerly of 126 1/2 E. Lincoln St., Negaunee, died on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 11:20am in the Mather Nursing Center where she had been a patient for the past 2 years.
Edna was born January 6, 1916 in Ishpeming to John and Elizabeth (Sorvisto) Luoma. Edna was a 1933 graduate of Ishpeming High School and a life long are resident. She worked as a Nurses Aide at the Acocks Facility and was a member of Mitchell United Methodist Church. Edna was a member of the church choir for 40 years and was a member of the United Methodist Women where she served as past president.
Surviving are 1 daughter, Cathy (Paul) Argall, Ishpeming; 1 sister, Teckala Pasanen, Detroit; 1 sister-in-law, Dorothy Maynard, Marysville, MI; 2 grandchildren, Bradley (Jody) Argall, Ishpeming and Michelle (Ryan) LaMere, Ishpeming; 2 great grandchildren, Brett and Ashley Argall, Ishpeming; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin in 1992; 1 daughter, Judy; 1 son, William III; 6 brothers and 6 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00pm on Monday at Mitchell United Methodist Church. Rev. Scott Harmon will officiate. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 3:00pm until the time of services at 6:00pm on Monday.
The Koskey Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Harold B. Hautio
SKANDIA -- Harold B. Hautio, 75, of 137 Lawson Rd., died Friday, November 16, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital where he had been a patient since Wednesday.
Harold was born January 7, 1926 in Marquette to Eino and Lempi (Hill) Hautio and had lived in this area all his life. Prior to retiring in 1988 he worked for the L.S. & I. Railroad as an engineer for 43 years. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, United Trainmen's Union and a member of the Skandia Township Board for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was the neighborhood handyman.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, the former Leatrice Taylor; three daughters, Christine (Mel) Heppe of Traverse City, Lynn (Gary) Culver of Las Vegas, NV and Gina (Jim) Larson of Burbank, IL; a sister, Edna Koski of Marquette; seven grandchildren, Amy, Melissa, Brenden, Chris, Jon, Courtney and Riley; five great grandchildren, Sophia, Alex, Anna, Audrey and Lillian; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, November 19, 2001 in the Emanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Chad Christensen officiating. Burial will be in the Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery with Elmer Kiltinen, Spencer Johnson, Rick Shaw, Mel Heppe, Gary Culver and Jim Larson acting as pallbearers. Visitation will begin at the church at 11:00am on Monday. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sophia Vickerman
GRAND MARAIS -- Sophia Mary Vickerman, age 84, of 14225 N Crawford Street, Grand Marais, died following a lengthy illness on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 4:37pm at Marquette General Hospital. Sophie was born on April 18, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William Guy and Sophia Mary (Pokropovish) Given. She graduated from Elyria High School. Sophie married Blair Vickerman on August 16, 1940 in Elyria, Ohio. During Blair's working career, Sophie was a homemaker and they made their home all across the country. They lived in St. Cloud and Minneapolis, MN, La Canada, CA and Detroit before retiring to Grand Marais in 1974. Sophie was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Grand Marais. During their retirement, she and Blair enjoyed traveling all around the world. They traveled to Europe, Canada, Mexico and the United States. One of Sophie's favorite trips was when she went to Rome to see the Pope. She enjoyed playing Bridge, BINGO, working crossword puzzles and she loved to play Solitaire for hours.
Sophie is survived by her husband of over sixty-one years, Blair Vickerman of Grand Marais; their son, Thomas (Judy Moore) Vickerman of Warren; their daughter, Anne (Alan) Hautamaki of Rochester Hills; grandchildren, Jared, Joshua and Kristin Hautamaki, and Kalinda (Randy) Lewis; her brother, Charles (Alma) Given of Grand Marais; and niece, Mary Pankowski along with many other nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Sophie was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Pankowski and a brother, William C. Given.
Friends may call at the Holy Rosary Church in Grand Marais on Monday, November 19, 2001. The Rosary will be recited at 10:15am and visitation will begin at 10:30am. Father Glen Theoret will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon at the church. Interment will be at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Grand Marais.
Dr. Allen A. Ahola
GWINN -- Dr. Allen A. Ahola, 65, of 232 W. Flint Street, Gwinn, died Saturday evening at home after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Dr. Ahola was born January 3, 1936 in Marquette, a son of Neil and Helia (Karasti) Ahola. He was a 1954 graduate of the Negaunee High School. Following his graduation, Allen served in the navy from 1954 until 1958 and was stationed in Hawaii and Washington, DC.
Allen received his BS degree in arts and a Masters Degree in educational administration from Northern Michigan University. He then attained his Ph.D. in general administration from the University of Michigan in 1969. He was also named as a Mott Fellow.
Allen taught for three years at the Negaunee Public Schools and two years at NMU. He then worked for the State of Michigan Department of Education as Director of Research from 1969-1972. Dr. Ahola then came to Gwinn working as an administrative assistant and later assuming the position of Superintendent of Schools from 1977 through 1986 before becoming the head of the UP Outreach Office through the Michigan Department of Education and retiring in 1992.
Dr. Ahola was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, a former Mason, Shriner, member of the American Legion, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs.
He is survived by his companion, Gloria Bigelow of Gwinn; his father, Neil (Sally) Ahola of Gladstone; children, Jana Ahola of Skandia and Kori Ahola of San Diego, CA; a brother, Sheldon (Beverly) Ahola of Gladstone; a sister, Sheila (Phil) Cormier of Marion, IA; three grandchildren; several nieces & nephews; and his beloved dog, Tya. His mother, Helia Ahola preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 until 8 PM at the Gwinn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 am at the Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Rev. Nancy Kauppi will be officiating. Interment will be held in the Gwinn Cemetery.
Terry Ahola, Tracy Ahola, Paul Kimball, Michael Bigelow, Elmer Aho and Norm Toth will serve as pallbearers.
Allen's family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Lake Superior Hospice for the care that they proviced.
Elsie T. Cardoni
MARQUETTE -- Elsie T. Cardoni, 77, of 125 E. Ohio St., returned to her Lord Saturday, November 17, 2001 at her home.
A lifelong area resident, she was born July 27, 1924 in Palmer to Camillo and Louisa (Mongiat) Colombo and was a graduate of Negaunee High School. Elsie worked for Marquette County for 30 years, initially in the Register of Deeds office and later in Probate Court, retiring as Probate Register. Her love of the Lord was shown in her caring ways for all. This was her greatest accomplishment and interest on this earth. She was an active and long time member of St. Peter Cathedral, and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Gold Star Wives of America, Beta Sigma Phi, the Marquette County Historical Society and a board member of the Marquette Catholic Credit Union.
Elsie is survived by two sons; Robert Cardoni of Dearborn and Michael (Janet) Cardoni of Marquette; a sister Mary Mayrand of Hibbing, MN, three grandchildren; Christopher Cardoni of Dearborn, Kevin Cardoni of Marquette and Ryan Cardoni of Dearborn, and a great grandchild Mariah Cardoni. She was preceded in death by her husband, First Lieutenant Jack Cardoni in 1949.
Monsignior Louis Cappo will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial will at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at St. Peter Cathedral. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery with Christopher, Kevin and Ryan Cardoni, Joe Buys, Bond Perket and Pat Ruecker acting as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with a Franciscan wake service at 6:30 PM and prayer services at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice in Elsie's name.
Orvilla M. Carr
ESCANABA -- Orvilla M. Carr, 89 of 2701 1st Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away Sunday evening, November 18, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital. Among the survivors are her two sons, Louis (Paulette) Carr of Marquette, and brother Francis Carr, Chicago.
She and her husband Louis owned and operated the family bakery for many years. Louis preceded her in death on November 24, 1969.
Visitation for Orvilla M. Carr will be held Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church from 11 AM until 1 PM with the Mass of Chrisitan Burial held at 1 PM. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The Crawford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Yvonne Marie (Lydick) Railey
MARQUETTE -- Yvonne Railey lost her third battle with breast cancer, dying at home in the loving care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice on Nov. 17, 2001.
Yvonne was born to Minnie (Conda) and Donald Lydick in Phoenix on Dec. 2, 1939. She was a life-long musician, having played in Tony Rolando's Accordion Band (with her brother) and in the Calumet High School marching band (oboe and sax--l957 graduate of CHS). She grew up in New Allouez and attended grammar schools in Ahmeek and Mohawk.
She served as a scout leader while her son Bo was growing up. She later went back to school, graduating Summa Cum Laude from NMU (secondary education/geography) in 1976. A limited local teacher market led her to apply her interest in geography by becoming a travel agent, a career she enjoyed immensely. She was most recently employed by Bennett Travel of Marquette. She was very proud of her Italian heritage and especially enjoyed visiting cousins still living in northwestern Italy where her grandparents grew up.
She married Bob Railey in 1983. Together they shared backpacking in the Sierra Nevada, folk dancing, and active memberships in St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Yvonne always had a strong sense of family and a love of U.P. winters with their abundant snow. In recent years she enjoyed cross-stitch and has a history as a successful match-maker.
Yvonne is survived by her mother and husband, each of Marquette; her brother Don (Janet) of Bethany Beach (DE); three nieces and their families in DE, MD, and NJ; an aunt, Lorraine Young of Calumet; her son Robert (Bo) Heidrich of Hopkinsville (KY); three step-children: Lori (Richard) Gatmaitan of Burlingame (CA), Susan (Karin) Kashubeck-West of St. Louis (MO), and Todd (April) Railey of Marysville (OH); and four grand-sons. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald of Tulsa (OK) and by several aunts and uncles.
A celebration of Yvonne's life will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, probably near Christmas time. Contributions in memory of Yvonne are directed to Lake Superior Hospice.
The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
