June Mamie Wilson
GWINN -- June Mamie (Usher) Wilson, 82, of 223 W. Jasper Street, Gwinn, passed into the next life on Sunday, January 13, 2002, at the UP Home Health and Hospice's Inpatient Unit located at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming, following a brief illness with cancer. June is remembered by her family and friends for her joy in traveling, lifelong learning, gardening, and love of the outdoors, that she has passed on to four children and three grandchildren. June is survived by her daughters, Joanne MacDonald of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; Susan (Michael Miljour) Wilson of Gwinn; and Terry (Peter Braddock) Wilson of Columbus, Ohio; and grandchildren, Toby, and Molly Mitchell of Marquette, and Dougall MacDonald of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
June was preceded in death by her son, Joseph in Seattle, Washington, and her husband, Thomas in Royal Oak. A very special thank you goes to Bell Memorial's Acute Care Staff , Dr. Michael Grossman, and the nurses, social worker, and chaplain of the Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice staff. No services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to local hospice associations of the donor's choice. The Perala Funeral Home is serving the family.
Harriet L. Brown
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI -- Harriet L. (Vallette) Brown, 74, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri died January 13, 2002 at her home.
She was born September 24, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Private family services will be held. The Baue Chapel of Wentzville, 1575 West Pearce Boulevard, Wentzville, Missouri is assisting the family.
Jesse N. McNamara
NEWBERRY -- Jesse N. McNamara, 79, of Newberry, died Sunday afternoon, January 13, 2002 at Munising Memorial Hospital in Munising.
Funeral services will take place Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:00am at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor David Buhman officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 15 from 4-7pm. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Lea E. Kemppainen
SOUTH RANGE -- Lea E. Kemppainen, 76, a resident of First Street, South Range died at her home on Sunday, January 13, 2002. She was born in Kemmi Finland on January 5, 1926 a daughter of the late Eli and Ida Riikkonen. She came to the United States at the age of 21. She attended school in Finland. On June 28, 1947 she married Felix J. Kemppainen, he preceded her in death in 1987.
She is survived by one son, Jack Kemppainen of South Range; one daughter, June (Richard) Thibeault of Ishpeming; 8 grandchildren, Duane (Jeana) Kemppainen, Karry (Scott) Quello, John Kemppainen, Jackie Kemppainen, Darren Almli, Travis Almli, Troy Almli, Dianna (Steven) Windahl; 9 great grandchildren, Tyler Ashley and Taylor Kemppainen, Devin and Saige Quello, Danielle and Krista Almli, and Jordan and Tyler Windahl; two sisters; and several nieces, nephews and cousins in Finland.
As requested by Lea, there will be no visitation or services. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Mountain View Cemetery in South Range, Michigan. Arrangements are being handled by the Mountain View Mortuary of South Range, Antila Funeral Service Inc.
Patricia A. "Pam" (Micklow) Walker
OWOSSO, MI -- Patricia A. "Pam" (Micklow) Walker, 59, died Friday, January 11, 2002 in Owosso, MI following a valiant 17 year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
She was born April 17, 1942 in Marquette to Dr. Bernhardt and Agnes Micklow and was a 1960 graduate of Graveraet High School. She received a degree in elementary education from NMU and taught at the elementary level for 20 years, retiring from the Chesaning schools. Often she would return to Marquette in the summer to spend time at the family home on Lakewood Lane. She was an active member of her church in Owosso and was a collector of Coke and Barbie Doll memorabilia.
Pam is survived by her husband of 36 years, Chet Walker, two sons, Allan Schachman Jr., of Albany, GA and James (Terri) Walker of Marquette, her sister, Joan Bennett of Marquette; her three grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; Sarah and David Schachman, and Emma Agnes Walker, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dr. Bruce Micklow and Stephen Micklow.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2002 in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with Rev. William Payne officiating. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Viola L. Matthews
NEGAUNEE -- Viola L. Matthews, formerly of 41 Midway Drive, Negaunee Township died at 6:15 AM on Monday, January 14, 2002 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she had resided since August 1998.
Mrs. Matthews was born July 1, 1912 in Negaunee to Soloman & Senia (Autio) Jokinen, attended Negaunee High School, and was a life long area resident. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Negaunee and was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake.
Surviving are 2 sons; John J. Matthews, Negaunee Township, Robert (Judy) Matthews, Stillwater, MN, a brother, Arthur (Mary) Jokinen, Superior, WI, a half-sister, Charlotte Poutanen, Negaunee, 12 grandchildren; Joanne Carriere, Karen Paakola, Jon Matthews, Kim Matthews, Jay Matthews, Kay Sobotta, Mark Matthews, Lynn Matthews, Lorraine Laukka, Stephanie Bengry, Dan Matthews, Lisa Matthews, 14 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 73 years, John H. Matthews on Jan. 17, 2001, 2 sons; Williams H. & Francis E. Matthews, 2 sisters; Margaret Koski & Eileen Konier, 2 brothers; Hugo & Kenneth Jokinen.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at the Koskey Funeral Home. Rev. Christine Thomas-Echelbarger, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. Friends may call at the Koskey Funeral Home from 5-7 PM on Wednesday.
Mark Eric Oberg
HARVEY -- Mark Eric Oberg, 40, of 624 Willow Road, Harvey, entered eternal life early Sunday morning, January 13, 2002, upon arrival at Marquette General Hospital, following an automobile accident. Mark was born August 22, 1961 in Marquette, a son of Richard and Charlotte (Ward) Oberg and was a Marquette- Skandia resident most of his life. He was employed in the construction industry as a sheet rock installer and finisher. Survivors include: his son, Jeffrey Eric Oberg of Manchester, NH; his mother and step-father, Charlotte and Paul Huard of Skandia; his father, Richard Oberg of Iron Mountain; a sister, Dorianne Oberg of Beaver Grove; two brothers, James Eric Oberg of Gwinn and Donald Eric Oberg of Sands; paternal grandmother, Gladys Oberg of Marquette; maternal grandparents, Clifford and June Ward of Harvey; finacee, Lisa Banks of Ishpeming; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; four nephews and a niece. Mark was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Eric Oberg, in 1982. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 16, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Nancy Amacher officiating.
Austin G. O'Neill Sr.
MARQUETTE -- Austin G. O'Neill Sr., 99, of 1700 Schaffer St., died Monday, January 14, 2002 at the Bell Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit in Ishpeming.
He was born June 4,1902 in Brimley, Ml to Charles and Mary (Yon) O'Neill and moved to Marquette at the age of 15. Prior to retiring in 1970 he worked as a millwright foreman for Spear & Sons for 45 years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
Austin is survived by a daughter Patricia (Werner) Peterson, four sons; Donald (Joyce) O'Neill and Alwin (Verna) O'Neill, of Marquette, Jerome "Bucky" (Margaret) O'Neill, of Big Bay and Austin "Ozzie" (Janet) O'Neill Jr., of Marquette, a sister Eunice Johnston of Manitowoc, Wl, a brother Lee O'Neill of St.Clair Shores,15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. His wife Amelia preceded him in death in 1983.
Rev. Shaun Erno will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 18, 2002 in St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery with the grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 4 to 8:00 PM Thursday, January 17, 2002 at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with prayer services at 6:00 PM.
Memorials can be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or U.P. Home Health and Hospice. The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to special care giver Susan Beaudin.
Bruce Michael Garceau
GWINN -- Bruce Michael Garceau, 65, of 218 E. Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, died Sunday afternoon at Marquette General Hospital. Bruce was born January 7, 1937, in Ishpeming, a son of the late Frederick & Viola (Lahti) Garceau and has been a lifelong area resident. On May 18, 1957 he married Janice Conti in Ishpeming. Mr. Garceau was employed with Michigan Bell and AT&T for many years before retiring in 1989.
Bruce was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gwinn. In his earlier years he enjoyed playing softball and coaching little league. He also had many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, gardening, baking bread and watching sports. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving him is his wife of 44 years, Janice Garceau of Gwinn; children, Jerry Garceau of Waupun, WI, Perri (Hank) Niemi of Marquette, Kevin (Christy) Garceau of Hailey ID, Holly Garceau of Iron River and Janeen St. Aubin of Gwinn; grandchildren, Tonya, Tyler, Levi & Andre Garceau, Jess & Jacob Niemi, Chasidy Decker, Tristan & Monica Garceau, Daniel & Stephanie Ridolphi and Kylah St. Aubin; a brother, Neil (Fay) Garceau of Traverse City; sisters, Jeanette Nelson of Lakewood, OH and Grace Canada of Glendale, AZ; and several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 18, 2002 in St. Anthony Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held on Friday in the Baraga Room of the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. Rev. Ronald Timock will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may wish to consider the Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul.
The Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Claude R. Sackett
MARQUETTE -- Claude R. Sackett, 91, formerly of 1066 S. Lake St., died Monday, January 14, 2002 in the Jacobetti Home for Veterans.
He was born December 27,1910 in New London, Wl to Ralph and Flora (Jordan) Sackett and had lived in this area for many years. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, from 1943-1945. Prior to retiring in 1969 he worked as a construction foreman for the State of Michigan for 25 years. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, American Legion and VFW and was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.
Claude is survived by a daughter Claudia (Paul) Beauchamp of Marquette, a son Keith (Suzanne) Sackett of Baraga, two brothers, Earl Sackett of Green Bay, Wl and William Sackett of Appleton, Wl, eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille on May 6, 2000.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, January 17, 2002 in the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Weber and Rev. Edwin Fitz officiating. Burial will be in Northland Chapel Gardens. Visitation will begin at the church at 1:00 PM on Thursday. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Harriet L. Brown
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI -- Harriet L. (Vallette) Brown, 74, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri died January 13, 2002 at her home.
She was born September 24, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Survivors include her husband George Brown, Lake Saint Louis, MO, daughter Valerie Breitenstein (Frank), St. Louis, MO, 2 granddaughters, Laura and Kristin Breitenstein and sister-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Cain. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph J. and Laura M. Vallette.
Private family services will be held, January 16, 2002 at 11:30 AM at The Baue Chapel of Wentzville. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital and directed to The Baue Funeral Home, 1575 West Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385.
James S. Black
MARQUETTE -- James S. Black, 86, of 1117 Second St., died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at the Bell Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit.
He was born December 10, 1915 in Marquette to Randall and Mae (Simar) Black and was a lifetime resident. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, and worked as a corrections officer for the Marquette Branch Prison for 36 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Marquette Chapter of the State Employee Retiree Association. He loved being with friends and playing bingo.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Curt) Black Leighliter of Concrete, WA, a son Ronald (Cheri) Black of Phoenix, AZ, three sisters; Clara (Lawrence) Christensen and Blanche Christensen, both of Marquette and Ruth Grace of Green Valley, AZ, a brother Randall (Margaret) Black of Escanaba, nine grandchildren,14 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friend Betty Grasso and her family. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred in 1992.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 19, 2002 in the Chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery with Pastor Bill Chappel of the Good News Assembly of God Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Holy Cross Mausoleum. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
John E. "Jack" Thompson
NEGAUNEE TWP -- John E. "Jack" Thompson, 81, of 151 N. Basin Dr., died Sunday, January 13, 2002 at his home.
He was born March 27,1920 in Marquette to John and Sophie (McCutheon) Thompson and had lived in this area most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served with the U.S. Navy CB's from 1943-1945. Prior to retiring he worked in construction as a crane operating engineer, and was involved in the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, on the UP side. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Marquette Lodge 101 Free & Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Masons, Scottish Rite Bodies, Ahmed Temple Shrine, Shrine Patrol and Director's Staff, American Legion, and the Forty et Eight. He particularly enjoyed his years of marching in the Shrine parades and his other activities with the Masons.
John is survived by a daughter Pamela Thompson (Stang) of Aloha, OR, a son John A. (Rebecca) Thompson of Negaunee Twp., a sister Peggy Pantalone of Lansing, five grandchildren; Spencer (Nancy) Stang, PhD, Milwaukee, Wl, Jeremy Stang, LDO, Raleigh, NC, Steven (Angela) Thompson, Menominee, Ml, John C. Thompson and Misty (Bill) Ellerbruch, both of Negaunee, and four great grandchildren, Ashly, Zachary, Kelly and Jessica. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence in 1991.
Following John's request, friends and family are invited to share memories at his camp on the Dead River Basin at 151 N. Basin Dr., Negaunee Twp., from 1:00 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2002. Rev. David Mair will begin the celebration of John's life at 1:00 PM. If you need directions or other information, please call (906) 475-7684 or (906) 475-4972. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Memorials can be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp or the Ahmed Temple Shrine Transportation Fund.
Shirley A. Randall
JANESVILLE, WI -- Shirley A. Randall, age 74, of Janesville, died Monday, January 7, 2002 at home. She was born June 25, 1927 in Republic, MI, the daughter of Clayton and Amelia (Hendrickson) Monett. Shirley was employed by the Hart-Braceort Co. of Elk Grove, IL.
She is survived by her 2 sons Charles C. Randall of Chicago, IL and Brian K. Randall of Janesville; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Schneider Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Harold James Arsenault
ALPENA, MI - Harold James Arsenault, age 69, of 257 Oliver Street, Alpena, MI, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 15, 2002.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia France; two daughters, Debbie (Mrs. Steve) Branstrom and Linda Kolky; two grandchildren, Shawn Howe and Brandy Kolky; his mother, Rose; and three sisters, Marlene (Mrs. Paul) Ciozek, Natalie Rogers and Elaine (Mrs. Harvey) Moore.
Mr. Arsenault has been taken from the Bannan Funeral Home for cremation. A memorial mass will be held Friday at 12 noon at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Rev. James Kendziorski officiating.
Louise A. Landerman
MARQUETTE -- Louise A. Landerman, age 91, passed away at Marquette County Medical Care Facility on January 15, 2002 where she was a resident for three and a half years. She was born on September 27, 1910 to Frank and Rose (Hoffman) Royer in Gladstone, MI. She was the second oldest of twelve children. She married Edwin Landerman on June 24, 1933 at St. Ann's Church in Menominee, MI. She resided in Marinette until she moved to Marquette to live with her daughter Kay and her husband Bob Duquaine. While in Marinette she worked for the St. Joseph's Parish priests, sang in the choir, was an avid card player, loved to cook and bake, visit people in nursing homes, and babysit her great grandchildren.
She is survived by: her daughter Kay (Bob) Duquaine of Marquette, her only surviving sister Dorothy Trodeau of Gladstone, her sister in law Edna Valukas, her eight grandchildren: Cindy (Ron) Reynolds, Karen Duquaine, Nancy Duquaine, Mark Duquaine, Laurie Robinson, Lisa (June) Milanes, Kim (Mike) McMahon, Lynn (Mike) Collins, her thirteen great grandchildren: Ronnie Reynolds, Amber (Kevin) Carriere, Ryan Stark, Erick Stark, Kaylee, Brenden, and Eli Duquaine, Phillip Robinson, Vinny and Valerie Milanes, Aaron McMahon, Ashley Behnke, Mike Collins, a great-great grandchild Alexis Carriere, two step great grandchildren John and Amy McMahon, two dear friends Clara Gibson and Fran Anderson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin of 32 years in 1965, her daughter Valerie Miller in 1995, her parents and ten brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Thielen Funeral Home on Saturday, January 19th after 4pm until time of service at 7pm. Deacon Jerome Thetreau will be officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery.
Reino W. Maki
MARQUETTE -- Reino W. Maki, 81, a former Deerton and Diorite resident died at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans, where he had resided since Jan. 12, 1999.
Reino was born Jan. 27, 1920 in Marquette to John & Aini (Pihlainen) Maki, grew up in Deerton and was a former member of the Deerton Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving from 1942-1944. He worked for CCI for many years. Following his retirement he lived for 15 years in Bonita Springs, Florida. While living in Diorite he was an active member of the Lillian Larson American Legion Post and was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post in Florida.
Surviving are his sister, Sannie Luokkala, Negaunee, several nieces, nephews & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Martha.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Chapel with Mr. Ardy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
The arrangements are being handled by the Koskey Funeral Home.
