Alex O. Tuttila
ISHPEMING -- Alex O. Tuttila, age 92 formerly of Rt. 1 Box 564 (Stoneville Rd.) passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at the Mather Nursing Center where he has resided for the past 6 years.
Alex was born August 18, 1909 in Ishpeming to the late John A. and Helga M. (Pesola) Tuttila. He worked for the Jones and Lauglin Mining Co. for over 35 years as an underground miner at the Mather A. Mine, the Greenwood Mine, the Morris Mine and the Tracy Mine retiring in 1972 as a mechanic. He was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church and had served as a member of the National Mine School Board. Alex enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include a son Ralph Tuttila of St. Paul, MN; 2 daughters - Kathleen (Edward) Nielson of Minneapolis, MN and Carolyn (Alan) Tasson of New Castle, IN; 7 grandchildren - David Martti, Dorothea Lee, Allan Tuttila, Ann Tuttila, Loren Tasson, Alana Searl and Kristen Butler; 10 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian in 1993; a brother, four sisters and a granddaughter Dianne Martti.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday February 2, 2002 at the Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev. Lauri O. Maki to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bethel Lutheran Church from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Saturday.
Pallbearers will be grandsons - David Martti, Allan Tuttila and Loren Tasson and sons-in-law Steve Searl, Brad Butler and Greg Lee. Honorary pallbearer will be Reno Rytilahti.
The Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anton Klein
MARQUETTE -- Anton J. "Honest Tony" Klein age 81, of 604 N. 4th Street died Wednesday, January 30, 2002 in the Jacobetti Home for Veterans where he had been a resident since June 21, 2001. He was born on March 17, 1920 in Mandan, ND to George and Anna (Emmel) Klein. He has lived in the Marquette area since 1945. Tony was a WW II Army veteran. He owned and operated Northland Motors auto dealership for many years. He had also been employed as a bus driver for Marquette Public Schools.
He was a member of Marquette Elks Lodge # 405, American Legion Post 44, the V.F.W. and United Travelers. Tony enjoyed sports, playing softball, hunting, playing cribbage, being with family and friends and going to the farm at Herman.
He is survived by a daughter Audrey Yeater of Marquette. Two sons Bennett (Delynn) and Gary (Anne) Klein of Marquette. His special friend Sadie Hakkinen of Marquette . A sister Rose Botten of Seattle, WA. His former wife Phyllis Klein. Seven grandchildren Mason (Shannon) Klein of Grand Rapids, Lauren Klein of Marquette, Laura Klein of Marquette, Jennifer Klein of Phoenix, AZ., William Morris of Marquette, Danny (Connie)
Morris and Debra Morris all of Parkersburg, W.V. Seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ralph, George and John, sisters Pauline, Margaret, Betty, Celia, Felicia and his very special companion "Whiskey."
Friends may call at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home from 5 until 8:00 P.M. Friday.
There will be an American Legion service at 7 PM and a Elks memorial service at 7:30.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 P.M. Saturday February 2, 2002 in the funeral home with Reverend Shaun Erno offtciating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to the American Legion Post at 700 W. Bluff St. for a luncheon following the service.
Memorials to the Marquette County Humane Society.
Father Thomas Parnell "Par" Dunleavy
ESCANABA -- Father Thomas Parnell "Par" Dunleavy, 93, of Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, MI, formerly of Iron Mountain, died in the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, MI. He was born on May 9, 1908 in Marquette, MI, son of the late Thomas & Elizabeth (Dwyer) Dunleavy. He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Marquette on May26, 1934 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette by Bishop Paul Nussbaum.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII and served in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Callaway. He was recalled to serve as Naval Chaplain during the Korean War.
Fr. Dunleavy's priestly assignments include: Associate Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Escanaba; Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Engadine and its Missions; Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Franklin Mine; St. Mary's Church in Gaastra, and St. Cecilia Church in Caspian; St. Joseph Church, Sult Ste. Marie; St. William Chrch, Menominee; and St. George Church in Bark River, as well as Chaplain of the Carmelite Monastery and the Veteran Administration Hospital in Iron Mountain. Father Dunleavy retired from active ministry on November 15, 1985. Upon retirement, he reisded in Iron Mountain until he moved to the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba in 1997.
In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Father Dunleavy served approximately ten years as a Chaplain in the United States Navy and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Father Dunleavy was a devoted and beloved priest who served the diocese with much devotion. Please include him in the General Intercessions.
Survived by: 1 sister, Dorothy "Dossie" Dunleavy of Marquette, 1 sister-in-law, Grace Dunleavy of
Marquette, several nephews; Thomas (Carol) Dunleavy and Richard (Karen) Alholm, both of Marquette, Thomas Alholm of Dripping Springs, TX, 1 niece, Maureen (Raymond) DesJardins of Marquette. Preceded in death by 2 brothers; Msgr. Joseph Dunleavy and Francis Lowell Dunleavy and 1 sister, Margaret Abbie Alholm.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 3 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Carmelite Monastery in Iron Mountain, with a prayer service at 3:30pm. There will also be visitation on Monday, from 11:00am until time of services at St. Mary & St. Joseph Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Monday, February 4 at St. Mary and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. The Most Reverend James H. Garland, Bishop of Marquette, will officiate with the priests of the Diocese to con-celebrate the Mass. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Marquette.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
Marian Johnson
HUMBOLDT -- Marian Edith Johnson 79 of Humboldt passed away Wednesday evening at F.A. Bell Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health the last several months.
Born May 5, 1922 in Ishpeming the daughter of John and Hilda (Snell) Savala. She was a lifelong area resident . She worked for the Huron Mountain Club, the A&W Root Beer stand, Marquette General Hospital and the Holiday Inn. She married Earl Johson April 14, 1961 in Milwaukee. A member of the Apostilic Lutheran Church of Champion. Marians greatest joy was spending time with the children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Earl of Humboldt, 1 daughter, Blanche "Bonnie" Kurian of Ishpeming, 3 sons Robert L. Doucette of Negaunee, Donald G. Doucette, Georgia, Marvin J. (Ruby) Doucette, Negaunee, 1 sister, Mrs. Charles (Joyce) Larson, Ishpeming, 2 brothers, Erwin (Marge) Savala, Ishpeming, Gordon (Dorothy) Savala, California, 1 sister-in-law Elaine Savala, Ishpeming, 9 grandchildren, Daniel (Carol) Kurian, Mrs. Michael (Brenda) Harnett, Daryl (Robyn) Kurian, Jon (Kirsten) Doucette, Mrs. Dennis (Tanya) VanZant, Mark Doucette, Richard Doucette, Michelle Lenten, Tony Lenten, 11 great grandchildren, Chad & Alex Kurian, Brooke Kurian, Jon & Gina Harnett, Alec & Alyssa VanZant, Bailey Doucette, Bria, Alex & Matty Lenten. She is also survived by several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by 1 sister Lorraine Beranck, 1 brother Rueben Savala.
Private family services will be held at the Racine Funeral Chapel in Ishpeming with Rev. Andrew Kandoll, Pastor of the Apostolic Lutheran Church of Champion to officiate.
Beverly S. "Tiny" Fillman
NEWBERRY -- Beverly S. "Tiny" Fillman, 57, of Newberry, died early Thursday morning January 31, 2002 at her residence under the loving care of her family and home hospice.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Newberry with Pastor Robert Norris officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday, February 5th from 10:00 am until time of services.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Eleanor R. Abbott
CRIVITZ, WISCONSIN -- Eleanor R. Abbott passed away Janaury 25, 2002 at the New Care Convalescent Home in Crivitz, Wisconsin, where she resided for the past 11 years. Born in Ishpeming on July 11, 1915 to Mary (Temo) and Valli Maki.
She is survived by her daughter Nancy Kanyo (Mrs. Jospeh) 6311 Bay Gladwin Line, Bentley, MI; 4 grandchildren, Valerie (Christopher) Harris, Salem, Virginia, Karen Marta, Trudy Manninen and Ross Manninen, all of Palmer, Michigan; 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial will take place in the Ishpeming Cemetery in the spring. The Charapata Funeral Home in Crivitz, Wisconsin assisted the family.
Emilia C. Pendleton
ISHPEMING - Emilia C. Pendleton, age 76, of 717 W. Empire St., #204A, Ishpeming, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2002 at the Marquette General Hospital.
Emilia was born September 18, 1925 in Naples, Italy to the late Ettore and Olga (Cristiani) DiMuro. She came to this country as a war bride in 1946. Emilia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother along with being a great Italian cook and loved to share this love with her friends and family. She worked as a bookkeeper at banks in Washington, D.C., Miami and Key West for a period of 11 years. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Friends of the Library and was an avid bridge player along with doing volunteer work in her younger years.
Survivors include two daughters, Olga Hocking of Ishpeming and Yvonne Pendleton and her husband Dale Cruikshank of Sunnyvale, CA; two sisters, Italia DeFilippo of Pensacola, FL and Toni (William) Steele of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren, Ray Hocking and Kimberly and Michael Schisler; along with a niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie G. Pendleton in 1970.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, February 3, 2002 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Donelson to officiate. Inurnment will take place in Milton, FL.
The family will greet friends at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 2:00 until 3:00pm on Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Thelma M. Mitchell
NEWBERRY -- Thelma M. Mitchell, 80, of Newberry, died Thursday evening January 31, 2002 at the Luce County Annex in Newbery.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 4, 2002 at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Newberry with Pastor Robert Norris officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry. Friends may call at the church on Monday, February 4th from 2:00 pm until the time of services.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
William A. Corcoran, M.D.
PORT Washington, WI - William A. Corcoran, M.D., age 71, of 223 Martin Drive, Port Washington, WI, died January 31, 2002 at his residence.
He was born August 11, 1930 in Ishpeming to William and Gladys Rogers Corcoran. He attended St. Norberts College, where he played football and was a member of the track team. He graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette with degrees in biology and chemistry. He then graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with a degree in medicine. He served his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI and his residency at Columbia Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, both in Milwaukee. He was a veteran of the Korean War, entering the Navy on September 10, 1950 and being discharged as a Corpsman 3rd class medical technician July 9, 1954.
He married Ann Graffitt from Palmer, MI on September 4, 1954 in Palmer. In 1962, they moved to Port Washington and he joined Drs. Walsh and Henkle in practice. He specialized in internal medicine until he left private practice in 1983. He taught and worked in the Health Services at the University of Wisconisin in Milwaukee until he retired in 1993. He was a long time volunteer with St. Ben's Parish in Milwaukee and its meal services, Ozaukee County Meals on Wheels and taught Health Classes at the Milwaukee Learning Center.
He was a member of the Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82, Port Washington and the Knights of Columbus Ozaukee Council 2035. He lifted weights, did woodworking, enjoyed dancing and volunteer work. Spending time with his family and friends was always enjoyed, especially travelling with his wife to Ireland and Italy.
He is survived by his wife Ann of Port Washington; his children, Kathy (Brian) Becker of Eagan, MN, Mike Corcoran of Tempe, AZ, Peg (Frank) Fuja of Milwaukee, WI, Pat (Carol) Corcoran of Sussex, WI and Annie (Joe) Schroeder of Stone Bank, WI; grandchildren, Shannon, Kelly and Megan Becker, Marlene and Benjamin Fuja, Kelton Corcoran, Jenny, Alia and Carolyn Schroeder; brothers, Tom (Carol) Corcoran of Gladstone, MI, Roger (Jackie) Corcoran of Green Bay, WI; a sister, Margaret Vishnevsky of New Berlin, WI; other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary and brother, James.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 7:30pm Monday at St. Peters Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin Street, Port Washington, WI. The Reverend Joseph Haas will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls, MI. Visitation will be held after 4pm Monday at the church with a 4pm rosary and a 7pm Knights of Columbus/ American Legion Vigil. Pool Funeral Home of Port Washington is serving the family. (262)284-4431. Memorials are appreciated and may be made to the Learning Center, 2628 N. King Drive, Box 12150, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Ada S. Boyle
MARQUETTE -- Ada S. Boyle, 93, of 116 N. 5th St., Marquette, entered eternal life at noon Saturday, February 2, 2002 at the Norlite Nursing Center where she had resided since April 2001.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 5 from 3:00 to 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:00pm Tuesday evening in St. Michael Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Norlite Nursing Center Patient Activity Fund.
Charles D. Aho
MARQUETTE -- Charles D. Aho, age 71, of 130 Middle Island Point Road, was called to be with the Lord on February 1, 2002 in his home after a brief illness.
He was born on June 20, 1930 in Marquette to Charles and Leona (Dupras) Aho. Charles "Chuck" Aho was a life member of Marquette Elks Lodge #405, the NRA, and a 25 club member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. Prior to his retirement in 1978, he worked for 27 years as a driver salesman for Our Own Bakeries. Chuck enjoyed hunting, boating, and his 10 beloved grandchildren. He attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Harvey.
He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Bingham whom he married on June 11, 1955; their three sons, Charles (Debra) Aho of Kentwood, MI, Richard (Cindy) Aho of Marquette and Paul (Wendy) Aho of Gwinn; a daughter, Terri (Gustave) Laverty of Gwinn; five granddaughters and five grandsons; four sisters, Betty Balbierz, Shirley (Louis) Taccolini, Mary Lou (Julius) Tiziani, all of Marquette and Jean Lindley of Grandville, MI; a sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Sharon Aho) Farrell of Marquette; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James in 1992.
Friends may call at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church from 3 until 6:30pm on Monday, February 4, 2002. Funeral services will be held at 6:30pm at the church with Reverend Timothy Bernard officiating.
The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Louis LaJeunesse
MARQUETTE -- Louis T. LaJeunesse, age 87, of 65 Edgewood Drive, passed away Saturday morning February 2, 2002 in Marquette General Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1914 in West Branch Township to Joseph and Albina (Sanamore) LaJeunesse. He had lived in the Marquette-West Branch area all of his life.
Prior to his retirement he had been employed by Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. Louis was married to the former Alice Larson for 57 years. She preceded him in death in 1991.
He is survived by a daughter, Phyllis (Robert) Champion of Marquette; three grandsons, Robert J. of Livonia, David (Tina) of Cadillac and Steve (Debra) of Sterling Heights; six great grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Danielle, Brandon, Lauren and Taylor; two sisters, Cora Burch of Lake Villa, ILL and Florence (Arnold) Solstad of Ramona, CA; along with several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Leah Erickson; and two brothers, Joseph and Earl.
Louis was loved by relatives and many friends. To the end, he retained a sense of humor, charming everyone he met.
Friends may call at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home from 4 until 6pm Sunday, February 3, 2002. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Monday, February 4, 2002 in Messiah Lutheran Church with Reverend Timothy Bernard officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10am until the time of services. Burial will take place in Park Cemetery.
Memorials in his memory are requested to Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Patsy Ruth Hill
NEGAUNEE -- Patsy Ruth Hill, 69, of 184 Sunset Dr., Negaunee, died Friday afternoon at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness in the loving company of her family.
She was born July 15, 1932 in Carlshend, Michigan to Mrs. William (Betty) Lambert of Marquette and the late James Letts of McMillian, Michigan. She resided in Negaunee for the past 47 years.
Patsy attended Marquette High School and later graduated from the Negaunee Community Schools. She was employed by the Chalet Restaurant for several years. For the past 30 years, "Grandma Pat" was a daycare provider in her home.
Pat served her community in the boy scouts, campfire girls, and was a charter member of the Hiawathaland Snowmobile Club and the U.P. Recreation Show. She is past president of the Negaunee Women's Club. She was a board member for the Marquette County Harvest Festival for many years and was awarded numerous sweepstakes prizes for her pasties and homemade bread. Later, she served as neighborhood chair for the American Cancer Society drive. Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother. She regularly attended her children's and grandchildren's scholastic and sporting events from kindergarten to collegiate activities. Of late, she considered herself the "Number 1" fan of the NMU men's basketball team. She was an avid clock and antique collector. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, William (Bula) Hill, Jr. of Negaunee; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William (Betty) Lambert of Marquette; two daughters, Betty Jean (Joseph) Bingham of Marquette and Patricia (Trish) Hayes Barnes of Port Gibson, Mississippi; five sons, LeRoy James (Lola) Wahlstrom of Sheboygan, WI, Terry William (Joanne) Hill, Timothy Scott (Laura) Hill and Mark Steven (Stacie) Hill all of Negaunee and Gregory Todd (Jody) Hill of Shawano, WI; three sisters, Bertie (Susie) Davis and Judy Morrison of Marquette and Rebecca Amy (Bryon) Ennis of Spring Arbor, MI; two brothers, William John (Barbara) Letts and James H. (Mary Lou) Letts; one step-brother, William (Mac) Lambert of McMillian, MI; 24 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews survive.
Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Monday at the Koskey Funeral Home in Negaunee. Funeral services will be held at 11am Tuesday at Eastwood Apostolic Lutheran Church in Negaunee with Rev. D. Michael Carriere officiating. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be members of the 2001-2002 NMU Wildcat Men's Basketball Team: her grandson Billy Hill, Damian Matacz, Alen Mujacic, Matt LePage, Ladi Kabat, Steve Watts, Milan Azanjac, Gary Greenwood, Adrian Whitten and Tim Dillon.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Negaunee Historical Society, 303 E. Main St., Negaunee, MI 49866.
Sandra "Sandi" L. Deveau
GWINN -- Sandra "Sandi" L. Deveau, 53, of 747 N. Maple Hill Drive, Gwinn, died unexpectedly Friday morning, February 1, 2002 at her home.
Mrs. Deveau was born on February 4, 1948 at Plattsburgh, New York and had lived in this area since 1988. She was a member of the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Sandi is survived by her husband, Bob Deveau, whom she married on December 21, 1974 in New York; two children, Kelly Deveau of Gwinn and Ed "Joe" Deveau and his fiance, Amy North of Gwinn; her mother, Gertrude St.Clair of Plattsburgh, NY; eight sisters and brothers, Steve (Lucy) St.Clair, Norm St.Clair, Ricky (Rita) St.Clair, John (Peggy) St.Clair, Wayne (Bonnie) St.Clair, Mike St.Clair, Shelly St.Clair and Cindy St.Clair, all of Plattsburgh, NY; also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur St.Clair.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 in the Gwinn Funeral Home from 5 until 7pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 7pm Tuesday with the Rev. Ronald Timock of St. Anthony Catholic Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Alger County Animal Shelter.
