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Elsie E. Marcus
NEWBERRY -- Lifelong Engadine resident, Elsie E. Marcus, 101, of Newberry, died Monday afternoon January 21, 2002 at the Luce County Annex in Newberry.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine with Pastor Charles Burhop officiating. Interment will take place at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, January 24th from 4-8 p.m.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Larry Mathew Maki
HUMBOLDT TWP. - Larry Mathew Maki, age 58 of Rt. 1 Box 280A, Humboldt Twp. passed away on Sunday January 20, 2002 at the Marquette General Hospital following an apparent stroke.
Larry was born March 25, 1943 in Ishpeming, the son of Bernhardt M. and the late Judith (Laurila) Maki. He graduated from the Republic High School, Class of 1961. He then served in the United States Air Force for a period of four years, with most of his time spent at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Upon his discharge of the Air Force he moved to Lansing, MI in 1965, returning to this area in 1977. Larry was the owner and operator of Maki Refrigeration and Heating for the past 21 years, Maki's Mini Mart for the past 16 years and Superior Propane for the past 10 years.
He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church, the Republic Lions Club, the Amvets and the Plumbers and Pipefitters local #414 of Marquette. Larry enjoyed fishing, his friends, four wheeling and his camp on Lake Arflin, antique cars and motorcycling.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years- Norine Maki of Humboldt Twp., a son- Jeffrey Maki of Grand Rapids, MI; a daughter- Kristi (Curt) LaForge of Republic; his father- Bernhardt 'Ben" Maki of Humboldt Twp., 2 sisters Judith Johnson of Quincy, PA and Jeanette Chadwick of Land O'Lakes, WI; 2 grandsons- Lee Warlin and Justin LaForge, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, an uncle, along with many cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Judith Maki in 1994.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday January 25, 2002 at the Bethany Lutlleran Church in Republic, with the Rev. Lauri O. Maki to officiate. The family will greet friends at the Bethany Lutheran Church from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials bequests may be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church Fuel Fund.
The Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Gorst Tubeszewski
MILWAUKEE Mary Gorst Tubeszewski, of Milwaukee was born to eternal life Wednesday January 16, 2002. Beloved wife of Leo, loving mother of Michael (Mary), Rosario, Robert (Joan), William (Michele), Anthony (Janice) , and Christopher (Jeanmarie) Carini. Dearest Nana of 15 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Dear daughter of Helen Gorst. Dearest sister of William E. (Nancy) Gorst. Also loved by other relatives and many friends. Mary was born May 5, 1935, in Marquette. She was a 1953 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She moved to Milwaukee in 1953 and made that her permanent residence. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii, devoted member of the Italian Community Center and long time volunteer of Festa Italiana. Retired employee of 17 years from Corporate Express. Preceded in death by her father, William A. Gorst.
Funeral services were conducted at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Milwaukee Mary's six sons acted as pallbearers. A mass in memorial will be celebrated in the near future at St. Peter's Cathedral in Marquette.
Olga Rosendahl
MARQUETTE Olga Rosendahl, 92, formerly of 316 Pine St., died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming where she had been a resident since 1998.
She was born October 21, 1909 in Marquette and had been a lifelong resident. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Olga is survived by two daughters, Margaret (John) Peterson and Myrtle (John) Gustafson, both of Marquette; seven grandchildren, John, William, Carolyn, Sandra, Bruce, Gary and Kelly; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nels, in 1955 and a son, Clifford.
Graveside services will be held at Park Cemetery in the spring. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
William Robert Standerford
MADISON, IN -- William Robert Standerford, 77, of Madison, IN died Sunday, January 20, 2002. Mr. Standerford was a World War II Army veteran and former Madison businessman.
Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Standerford, son & daughter-in-law, Stephen Robert & Suzanne Standerford of Marquette, 2 grandchildren, Wendy Suzanne Campbell of Lansing and Christopher Robert Standerford of Ishpeming, 1 great granddaughter, Savanah Lynn Campbell.
Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison, calling will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Morgan-Webster-Nay Funeral Home in Madison. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics.
Dr. James Dolan "Jim" Brackett
SPARTANBURG, SC Dr. James Dolan "Jim" Brackett, 50, of 1016 Textile Road, Spartanburg, SC, died suddenly Sunday, January 20, 2002 at his home. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the som of the late Colquit Prater and Ann Cacace Brackett.
Dr. Brackett received an A.B. (cum laude) in Mathematics, an M. Ed., E.S., and Ed.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg. In addition to numerous grants awarded, his publications range from children's concepualizations of infinity to transition issues impacting high school graduates with Learning Disabilities. He was an accredited volunteer for amateur radio licensure and the South Caroliina affiliated Club coordinator and the American Radio Relay League. Jim was a still photographer, a classical saxophonist and an artist craftsman in wood.
Surviving are his wife Dr. Anne McPherson Brackett of the home; two step-sons, Anda McPherson Burke and Eli McPherson Burke, both students at the University of Georgia, 105 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA., 30605, or to the charity of one's choice.
LANFORD-POLLARD FUNERAL HOME, Spartanburg, Michigan State Experimental Farm in Chatham. In the fall she moved to Marquette, boarding at the Bittner residence, 611 North Third Street and working for the Upper Peninsula Tourist Bureau. In due course she married the youngest son of the Bittner family, Carl, who had graduated from Northern State Teacher's College and they moved to Detroit. During those depression years Carl started his lifelong career with the Detroit City Schools and Helen worked as a public stenographer. She was encouraged to take the federal qualification tests and was hired by the National Labor Relations Board where she worked for over 25 years, retiring finally as an executive secretary. By this time she and her husband were living in Birmingham Ml, where she stayed for several years after he died. She frequently vacationed in Munising and Marquette all her married life and after twice trying the group living conditions in an assisted living facility in East Lansing, she moved to Marquette for good in 1998. She was living at Tourville West when illness forced her to enter the Mather Nursing Home in December, 2000. In July of 2001 she decided not to pursue extraordinary measures to prolong her life and Kathleen and Tony took her to their home on West Hewitt Avenue in Marquette, just around the corner from 611 N. Third (which is now a hair salon and bridal shop). Lake Superior Hospice assisted in her care, especially Pat, Linda and Jamie.
To the end Helen retained her wit and sense of humor, charming everyone who met her. She was a great reader and spent profitable hours at Snowbound Bookstore in earlier years. While working in Detroit she read her way through the Detroit Public Library. Her choice of reading matter was just as apt to be Catherine Drinker Bowen or Barbara Tuchman as Dorothy L. Sayers or Ngaio Marsh. She especially was fascinated by the Middle and the Far East. Her last purchases at Snowbound were two books on China.
Her favorite food was ice cream and to the end she love Jilbert's Vanilla Supreme. But it had to be hand packed.
Helen was predeceased by her parents, William and Maude Lee Joslin, her stepmother, Ethel Watson Joslin, her brother Charles Joslin and her sister Louise Rieboldt. Her survivors include Kathleen and Tony Grudnoski, Marquette, R.W. and Anne Rieboldt, Marquette, Sue (Joslin) and Rex Martens, Negaunee, Paula Joslin, Ishpeming, Judy Joslin Koonce, Iron Belt Wl and Bill Joslin, Salem, OR and several nieces and nephews on the Bittner side of the family. She also has several grand and great grand nieces and nephews. She will be buried privately in Marquette's Park Cemetery with her parents, step-mother and sister. Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is helping with the arrangements.
Lyla M. Peterson
MARQUETTE Lyla M. Peterson, 81, of 222 S. Fifth St., died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Marquette General Hospital.
She was born September 22,1920 in North Lake, Ml to Otto and Mary (Piippo) Invenius and was a graduate of Ishpeming High School. She and her husband Oliver lived in Chicago until his retirement and then lived in Kiva before moving to Marquette. She was of the Lutheran faith, and enjoyed crafts and knitting.
Lyla is survived by a daughter, Linda Peterson of Acton, MA, two sons; Robert (Lanis) Peterson of Orange, CA and David(Bridgette) Peterson of Park Ridge, IL, two sisters; Vera Tarling of Escondido, CA and Siiri Wuorie of Downey, CA, a brother Donald Elo of Anacortes, WA and three grandchildren. Her husband Oliver preceded her in death in 1997.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 26, 2002 in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with Pastor Ardy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday.
Raymond John Mullins
ISHPEMING -- Raymond John "Kayo" Mullins, 89 of #3 US Highway 41 passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Born August 23, 1912 in Ishpeming the son of Jerry and Sarah (Charbonneau) Mullins, he was a lifelong resident of Ely Township. He graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1931. In 1932 he and his father Jerry founded Mullins Service which was located on the old highway. He married the former Margaret Gustavson on April 26, 1936 at the Mitchell United Methodist Church in Negaunee. Mr. & Mrs. Mullins built the new Mullins service in 1950 and operated it until he retired in 1974. Mr. Mullins also drove the school bus for Ely Township Schools for many years. Mr. Mullins enjoyed life and was known to be helpful to many people throughout his lifetime.
He is survived by by his wife of 65 years Margaret of Ishpeming, 2 sons, John "Jack" (Christina) Mullins of Ishpeming, and Michael R. Mullins of Denver, Colorado, 1 daughter Mrs. Edward (Katherine) Lundin of Ishpeming, 3 granddaughters, Mrs. Ken (Patricia) Suiste, Ishpeming, Mrs. Brian (Shelia) Van Den Plas, Green Bay, Mrs. Keel (Shelley) Stine, Newberry, 1 grandson, Mark P. Mullins, Green Bay, 5 great grandchildren, Lindsay & Justin Young, Ishpeming, Alex, Kacey, Kaley Van Den Plas, Green Bay, 2 sisters-in-law, Charlotte Lehtinen, Ishpeming, Helen Swanson, Marquette, 5 nephews, Jeremy Treado, Kentland, Michigan.
Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 100 Coal Ave. SE is in charge of her arrangements.Herbert P. "Herb" Lancour
SKANDIA Herbert P. "Herb" Lancour, 67, of 259 Kreiger Drive, Skandia, entered eternal life Thursday morning, January 24, 2002, at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, where he had been a patient less than a day. He had been in ill health for the past year and a half. Herb was born November 25, 1934 in Perkins, a son of the late Henry H. and Valerie E. (Pepin) Lancour, and was raised in the Skandia and McFarland areas. He had been a Skandia area resident for over 29 years. Herb served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Corporal. On July 11, 1959 he married the former Elizabeth A. Long in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Marquette. Throughout his lifetime, Herb worked at a variety of jobs, beginning at age 16 with the Schneider Saw Mill and then Vollwerth Meat Company. Following his military service, he was employed with Cliff Dow Chemical Company until 1966 when he worked for a time at the Mather B Mine. In 1967 he began a 25 year career with the US Postal Service, serving as a letter carrier out of the Marquette Post Office. He retired in 1992. Herb was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being outdoors, whether hunting or cutting wood. He was a longtime member of the Skandia Lions Club, a member of the Morton Guntley American Legion Post #349 in Little Lake, and a former member of the Skandia-West Branch Volunteer Fire Department. A loving and devoted husband, brother, and uncle, he is survived by: his wife of 42 years, "Liz"; three sisters, Lois (Leonard) Blondeau of Gwinn, Janet (William) LaMora of Marquette and Arlene (Charles) Button of Hemet, CA; two brothers, Henry Lancour of Fernley, NV and Robert Lancour of Houma, LA; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Lancour of Skandia; a brother-in-law, Fred (Irene) Long of Hemet, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Herb was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Harvey Lancour; and a sister-in-law, Alva Lancour. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, beginning at 11:00 am. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm with Rev. Guy Thoren, officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Skandia Community Center. Graveside services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm at the Forsyth Township Cemetery in Gwinn with veterans honors being accorded by American Legion Post #349. Pallbearers will be: Dan Blondeau, Larry Blondeau, Leroy Lancour Sr, Leroy Lancour Jr, Bruce Washburn, and Tom Sherbinow. Memorials may be directed to the Skandia Lions Club or the Skandia-West Branch First Responders.
LaVanne M. Lindroos
MESA, Arizona from respiratory failure. Born April 1, 1920 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Ole and Ida (Fiedler) Martinson, she graduated from Brookings High School in Brookings, SD and from the Minneapolis School of Business. LaVanne was employed by the Pillsbury Company before marrying Emert W. Lindroos on September 9, 1951. They moved to Ishpeming, Arizona where they enjoyed many years of retirement traveling and playing golf. She was a lover of history and politics, and an avid bridge player.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emert in 1997. She is survived by her son, Bill Lindroos and his wife Becka Reifler of Woodbury, MN, daughter Sue Fluri of Alpena, MI, grandchildren Chris Fluri of Boise, ID, Miya & Maria Lindroos of Woodbury, MN.
Private services will be held in Washington, D.C. to Thomas L. and Josephine H. (Haislipp) Jones. Prior to retiring in 1991, he lived in Maryland and worked as a retail clerk for Safeway Foods. He then moved to Florida.
Thomas is survived by his wife, the former Cheryl Huempfner, who he married in 1989, two daughters; Judy Davis of Port Charlotte, FL and Peggy Jones of Brussell, Belgium, two sons; Thomas J. Jones Jr., of Hillsboro, TN and Thomas (Joy) Hooper of Negaunee, four grandchildren; David, Stacy and Christopher Davis and Crystal Jones.
A memorial mass will be held Monday, January 28, 2002 at 1:30 PM in St. Christopher Catholic Church with Rev. Alex Sample officiating. The Swanson- Lundquist Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Wilho E. "Bill" Hamalainen
MILWAUKEE, WI -- Wilho E. "Bill" Hamalainen age 84 entered eternal life on Thursday, January 24, 2002, age 84. He was born in Marquette, MI. Bill was a retired employee of Railway Express Agency and a retired employee of Layton Park Lutheran Church after 25 years of faithful service.
Beloved husband of Katherine (nee Metsala). Loving father of Richard (Karen) Hamalainen and Susan (Richard) Hawtrey. Proud grandfather of Christina (Cory) Megal, Nicole (Billy) Healey, Richard (Nicky), William and the late Laura Hawtrey. Dear great-grandfather of Clarissa, Theadora and Dahlia Boardman, Alayna and Joseph Hawtrey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 27 ay 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Arlington Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 PM until the time of services at the funeral home.
Heritage Funeral Homes, Gillette Johnson, Johnson & Reiss Chapel, 3232 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee, WI.
Agnes E. (Henschel) Brown
ENGADINE -- Agnes E. (Henschel) Brown, age 81, of Engadine, died Friday morning, January 25, 2002 at the Robin's Nest Group Home in Newberry where she had been a resident since September of 2000.
Agnes was born December 29, 1920 in Rappinville, daughter of the late August and Pauline (Marcus) Henschel. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine.
In 1939, she married Sanford Louis McKenzie. Agnes and Sanford had four children, daughters Pauline Glenn and Mary Lou (Bob) Lee, all of Kalamazoo, Clara Kleeman of Engadine and son Mick (Linda) McKenzie of Kalamazoo. Sanford preceded Agnes in death on September 11, 1944.
In 1947, she married David J. Brown. Agnes and David had four children, daughters Barbara Brown who preceded in death in 1952, Linda (Larry) Duff and Gail Brown of Kalamazoo and son John D. (Debbie) Brown of Newberry.
Other survivors include her brother, Herbert Henschel of Iron River; sisters, Ethel McGee of North Carolina and Goldie Schmidt of Newberry; 17 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Agnes is also preceded in death by her second husband, David; grandson, Spencer Kleeman; brothers, Albert, Harvey, Ferdinand and Ernest Henschel; and sister, Elvina Harkey.
Agnes and David operated a Grade A dairy farm for 10 years. They sold the farm in 1967 and moved to Engadine. Agnes was employed as a bartender at the Pine Bar in Engadine for 13 years and as a Senior Companion at the former Newberry Regional Mental Health Center for eight years. Agnes was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #8372 Ladies Auxiliary of Engadine. She loved gardening, her flowers and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 11:00am at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Engadine with Pastor Charles B. Burhop officiating. Friends may call at the church on Monday, January 28, 2002 from 5-8pm with a V.F.W. memorial service to be conducted at 6:30pm by the members of the Ladies Auxiliary Post #8372. Interment will take place at the Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery.
Those who wish may contribute to the Robin's Nest Group Home, 104 Campbell, Newberry, MI 49868 in memory of Agnes E. Brown.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Kevin M. Morell
SOUTH LYON, MI -- Kevin M. Morell, age 44, of 26247 Martin Dale Rd., South Lyon, passed away suddenly in his home on Sunday, January 20, 2002.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with the Rev. Monsignor Peter Oberto officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at K/D Hall at St. John's Catholic Church following the services.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.
