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Patricia
"Pat" G. Lynaugh, 73, Escanaba, passed away peacefully
surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at St. Francis
Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 19, 1937
to the late Vern and Juanita (Fulton) Ward in Gladstone. On September
17, 1955 she married John Lynaugh at St. Thomas Catholic Church
in Escanaba.
Pat was a member of the Saulte Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She loved
traveling the world with her husband and family, camping, reading,
crocheting, shopping and she was an avid Green Bay Packer and Detroit
Tiger fan. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family,
especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Pat is survived by her husband of 55 years, two daughters: Charyl
(Kevin) Dubord and Laura Lynaugh, four grandchildren: Heather (Tim)
Jarvis, Eric (Robin) Dubord, Jessica Lake and Amanda Chenier, seven
great-grandchildren: Kendall "Queen", Kent and Lilly Dubord,
Timmothy Jarvis, Jacob and Suzanne Deneau and Caleb Lake as well
as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother: Janie
Ward, a daughter: Suzanne Chenier, one brother: Bill Ward and two
sisters: Lavern LaFountain and Mary Benoit.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday July 30, 2010
at Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate
Pat Lynaugh's life will follow visitation at Allo Coolman Funeral
Home at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with Fr. Jose Maramattam officiating.
A luncheon will be served at the Elks lodge in Escanaba. Burial
will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
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Arlene
I. Hirn, 77, Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday June 16,
2010 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She
was born November 28, 1932 to the late William and Helen (Oman)
Silverstone in Iron Mountain, MI. On March 31, 1951 she married
the late Clarence Hirn in Milwaukee, WI.
Arlene is survived by her five children: Terence (Deanna) Hirn,
Judith (Steven) Wentarmini, Jalynn Adams, Julie (Bryan) Thetford
and Janet (Jeffery) Sebeck, one brother: Donald (Bobbie) Silverstone,
three sisters: Mavis (Donald) Woods, Eunice Silverstone and Cheryl
Fontana, twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren as well as
many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Her father and her husband preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday June 21,
2010 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated following visitation on Monday at 1:30
p.m. at St. Anne's Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating.
Burial will follow Mass in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A luncheon will
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Patricia
"Patty" A. Clark,52 , Escanaba, passed away on
June 16, 2010 at her home after a courageous 2 year battle with
cancer. Patty was born March1, 1958 in Detroit, the daughter of
Ed and Helen (Carvelle) Tumey of Detroit ,where she lived until
1973 when her family moved to Curtis, Mi. She attended school in
Detroit at Denby High School and later in Newberry where she graduated
from in 1976.
Patty married Jim Clark on June 26, 1976. Together they have lived
in Newberry, Petoskey and Madison before settling in Escanaba in
1982.
Patty was employed as a Pharmacy Tech for Kmart and Wal-Mart. Most
recently she worked as a clerk at the Dollar Tree in Escanaba. She
also worked for many years at the Radio Results Network.
Patty enjoyed gardening, crocheting, animals, swimming and being
with her many friends and family. She was also an active member
of the Krusin Klassics.
Patty will be sadly missed by her husband: Jim of Escanaba, her
daughter: Kylie (Heath) Beckstrom of Escanaba, her son: Michael
(Tracy) Clark of Grand Rapids Mi, and her grandson, who she loved
dearly, James Michael Clark of Grand Rapids.
She is further survived by her mother: Helen Tumey of Sturgeon Bay,
Wis. Sisters: Jackie (Fred) Nazar of Sturgeon Bay WI, Nancy ( Larry)
Costello of Peach Tree City GA, Peggy (Jim) Heinlin of Tulsa ,OK,
Brother: Greg (Joann) of Ortonville MI,
father-in-law: Ernie (Nancy) Clark of Newberry, Sisters-in-law:
Janet (Greg) Warren of St Ignace and Judy (Mike) Robinson of St.
Ignace as well as many nieces and nephews and grand dogs Jack and
Aidan. She will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.
Patty was preceded in death by her father: Edward Tumey and Mother-in-law:
Sally Clark.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 18, 2010
at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A memorial service
to celebrate the life of Patricia Clark will follow visitation on
Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Eric Olson officiating.
A luncheon will follow services in the St. Joseph & St. Patrick's
Parish fellowship hall.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, her family has requested
that donations be made to the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Envelopes
will be provided at the funeral home.
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Mary
Ann Kass, 77, Powers, passed away Thursday June 10, 2010
at Cedargrove Medical Care Facility in Powers with her loving family
by her side. She was born on February 3, 1933 to the late John and
Elsie (Bauerle) Rohde in Freeport, IL. On May 26, 1956 she married
the late Robert Kass in Freeport, IL.
Mary is a 1953 graduate of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing.
She later worked as a night supervisor at Pinecrest Medical Care
Facility for over 25 years retiring in 1997. She was a member of
St. John Neumann Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. Mary
enjoyed reading, gardening, doing ceramics, traveling and spending
time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by five children: Edward (Judith) Kass, David (Carol)
Kass, Richard (Mary Kay) Kass, Michael Kass and Kathleen (David)
Droege, one brother: Stephen (Mara) Rohde, one sister: Helen (Brent)
Raders, ten grandchildren: Elizabeth Kass, Megan Perkins, Christina
Harsant, Steven Kass, Brian Kass, Ryan Kass, Melissa Robers, Dillon
Kass, Sarah Droege and Lindsay Droege, one great- grandchild: Ali
Perkins as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one granddaughter:
Kaitlynn Droege and one brother: John Rohde.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday June 14,
2010 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated following visitation at 3:00 p.m. (CST)
on Monday at church with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. A luncheon
will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take
place in the Spalding Township Cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial will be established
and donations may be made to the family of Mary Kass.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Kass family with
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Stella
F. Bal, 93, Powers, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday
June 9, 2010 at her home. She was born on January 30, 1917 to the
late Stanley and Agnes (Jeskievich) Setlock in Vulcan, MI. On September
17, 1938 she married the late Henry Bal in Norway, MI.
Stella loved volunteering at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility over
the years, knitting, crocheting, doing her own yard work and will
be remembered by her family and friends for her love of cooking
Polish food. She was a member of the St. Anne's Society and St.
John Neumann Church. Most important to her was her strong Catholic
faith and spending time with her family.
Stella is survived by three children: Donald (Janice) Bal, Barbara
(John) Hafeman and Dianne Williams, one brother: Walter (Vicki)
Setlock, one sister-in-law: Nancy Setlock, nine grandchildren, fifteen
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild as well as numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant
daughter, two brothers: Matt and Edward Setlock and one sister-in-law:
Isabel Setlock.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (CST) on Friday June 11,
2010 at Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding with the St. Anne's
Society reciting the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Saturday June 12, 2010
at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding with Fr. Michael Vichich
officiating. Burial will take place in the Norway Township Cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial will be established
and memorials may be made out to the family of Stella Bal.
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Corinne
B. Schnurer, of Escanaba, Michigan died May 25, 2010 at
Marquette General Hospital following a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was seventy-five years old.
She was born May 24, 1935 in Englewood, New Jersey. The daughter
of Dr. Adalberto Barroso-Bernier and Beatrice Agnes (Berge) Bernier.
During WWII, the family lived with Dr. Bernier in Colombia and the
Panama Canal Zone. After the war, the family moved to Nahma, Michigan,
where Dr. Bernier was the local family physician. Corinne graduated
from Nahma High School in 1953, and then graduated from Marquette
University in 1957 as a Registered Nurse and worked as staff nurse
at St. Joseph’s, and St. Michael’s Hospitals in Milwaukee.
Corinne married John Sebastian Schnurer at St. Francis de Sales
Church in Manistique, Michigan on February 4, 1958. He preceded
her in death on June 20, 2006.
Corinne worked as a private duty nurse in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin,
and was instrumental in originating Lamaze childbirth classes, founding
the Childbirth Education Association, Inc. She was also active in
St. Mary’s Church choir, AAUW, and Fond du Lac Community Theatre.
Upon moving to Escanaba, Corinne worked as a nurse at St. Francis
Hospital until retiring in 1998. She was well known for her wonderful
soprano singing voice; singing for St. Anne’s choir, Bay de
Noc Choral Society, and was often requested as a soloist at weddings
and funerals.
Corinne is survived by her daughter Katherine (Richard) Milakovich
of Peoria, Arizona; three sons: Dr. Christopher (Laurie) Schnurer
of Richmond, Michigan; John Schnurer of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Robert
Schnurer of Janesville, Wisconsin. Five grandchildren: Andrew, Daniel,
Justin, Leanne, and Jamey. She is also survived by her four brothers:
Dr. Wm. Edward (Felicita) Bernier of San Antonio, Texas; Francis
(Sandy) Bernier of Okemos, Michigan; Kenneth (Vera) Bernier of Harrison,
Michigan; and George (Sheila) Bernier of Cedar Hill, Texas, as well
as aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday May 31, 2010 at
the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 1, 2010 at St.
Anne's Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will
follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place
in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made
to the American Cancer Society in Corinne Schnurer's name and envelopes
will be provided at the funeral home.
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Theresa
Mae Luft, 74, Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday May 26,
2010 at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness. She
was born on September 4, 1935 the daughter of the late Joseph and
Cora (Lucier) Blanchette in Escanaba and then raised in Wells. On
September 25, 1954 she married the late Melvin James Luft in Stephenson,
MI.
Theresa and Melvin raised their family in the Flat Rock area. She
was a member of Holy Family Church and their Ladies Altar Society.
She enjoyed her family gatherings, cooking, baking and watching
the humming birds out her window. Theresa will be loved and remembered
by all who knew her as a very kind and caring person.
She is survived by four sons: James (Maradee) Luft, Joseph Luft,
Gerald (Tammy Hood) Luft and Larry (April) Luft, four daughters:
Carol Luft, Patty (John) Kasbohm, Rita (Jim King) Wildey and Jenny
(Terry) Allard, one sister: Dorothy (Jim) Hinnenkamp, five grandchildren:
Amber (Ken) Robitaille, Malarie Luft, Dalton Wildey, Sam Luft and
Alyssa Allard, one great-grandson: Timothy Robitaille as well as
many nieces and nephews.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter:
Shirley, her twin sister: Mary Louise Roberts, three brothers: Joseph
Earl, Donald and Dennis Blanchette.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday May 28, 2010 (TODAY)
at Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Rosary being recited
at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30
a.m. on Saturday May 29, 2010 at Holy Family Church in Flat Rock
with Fr. Jose Maramattam officiating. Burial will follow Mass in
the Escanaba Township Cemetery and A luncheon will be held in the
Fr. Matt Hall at church.
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Roland
J. Charlier Sr., 87, Powers, passed away on Thursday May
20, 2010 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1922 to the late
Marcell and Mary (Dray) Charlier in Carney, MI. On January 22, 1949
he married the former Mary Johnson in Menominee, MI.
Roland taught all of his children how to hunt, fish and go camping,
which he loved to do himself. He also enjoyed being a Boy scout
leader and an Explorer leader. Roland was a member of the Tony Revord
American Legion Post #244 and the VFW. He also delivered Meals on
Wheels and did volunteer work at the senior center.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, five children: Bonnie (Charles)
Willemarck, Ruth Massano, Roland (Kim) Charlier Jr., Jean Hoppe
and Charles Charlier, two brothers: Lawrence (Barbara) and Douglas
(Connie) Charlier, five sisters: Geraldine Belmore, Audrie Holtman,
Angeline (Lawrence) Lundquist, Elizabeth Tankersly and Mariline
Force, seventeen grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Orville
and Ruben Charlier and one sister: Ann Larin.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday May 25,
2010 at Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding with the Tony Revord
American Legion Post #244 rites at 5:45 p.m. A funeral service to
celebrate Roland's life will follow visitation at 6:00 p.m. (CST)
at the funeral home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Burial will
take place in the Spalding Township Cemetery.
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Roger
L. La Forest, 76, Flat Rock, passed away Saturday May 15,
2010 at Marquette General Hospital. He was born on August 2, 1933
to the late Octave and Edna (Smith) La Forest.
Roger was a lifelong member of Holy Family Church and a member of
the U.P. Chiefs. He was also a member of the railroad union. His
favorite past time was spending a day off riding his motorcycle.
Roger is survived by his lifetime companion of 50 years: Lorna Allsworth,
one brother: Donald "Mickey" La Forest and many nieces,
nephews and friends.
His parents and one brother: David La Forest preceded him in death.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 19, 2010
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday May 20, 2010 at Holy Family
Church in Flat Rock with Fr. Jose Maramattam officiating. Burial
will immediately follow Mass in the Escanaba Township Cemetery.
A luncheon will be served in the Fr. Matt Hall after services.
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Theresa
A. Charlier, 79, Nadeau, passed away Thursday night May
13, 2010 with her loving family by her side at Pinecrest Medical
Care Facility in Powers. She was born on February 1, 1931 to the
late William and Mae (St. Aubin) Sharkey in Menominee, MI.
Theresa is survived by five children: Mary (Edward) Kleiman, Sherry
Murray, Donald (Joey) Murray, Frances (Paul) Behrend and Debbie
(Bill) Stier, four step-children and their families, one brother:
Richard (Mary Ann) Sharkey, one sister: Grace Buck, 16 grandchildren,
15 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband: Francis
Murray and her second husband: Orville Charlier, one brother: William
Sharkey and one sister-in-law: Barb Sharkey.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday May 18,
2010 at St. Bruno's Parish in Nadeau. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated following visitation at 4:00 p.m. (CST) at church
with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating. Burial will immediately follow
in the Nadeau Township Cemetery. A luncheon will then be held in
the church fellowship hall. The Allo Funeral Homes are assisting
the Charlier family.
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Lenore
M. Pellant, 89, Escanaba, passed away Thursday night May
13, 2010 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born
on September 28, 1920 to the late August and Mary (Wicklund) Anderson
in Stambaugh, MI. Lenore was married to the late Emory Pellant.
She is survived by four grandchildren: Ronald (Mickey) Robinson,
Julie (Robert) Groleau, Dawn Briggs and Harold (Patty) Robinson,
one brother: Reuben Anderson, twelve great-grandchildren as well
as nephews.
Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter:
Jolene Anderson and one grandson: George Robinson.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday May 17, 2010 at
Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate Lenore
Pellant's life will follow visitation at 4:00 p.m. on Monday at
Allo Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Engelsman officiating. A luncheon
will follow services at the Fisherman's Landing Church (214 S. 12th
St. Escanaba) fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Gardens
of Rest Cemetery.
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Anne
Marie (Robitaille) St. Jacques, 62, Bark River, passed
away unexpectedly on Monday May 10, 2010 at her home following a
brief illness. She was born in Escanaba on March 13, 1948, the daughter
of the late Russell and Frances (McMartin) Robitaille.
Annie had a heart of gold and always put others before herself.
She may not have had a lot to give, but she always gave a lot. She
was also known for her famous "Annie's" pasties and "Annie's
Homecookin' Restaurant. Annie also loved bingo, country living and
watching her wildlife "critters".
She is survived by her special friend: Paul Krajkiewcz, four children:
Donelle Robitaille, Jamie (Gina) St. Jacques, Tina St. Jacques and
Tammy (Nick) St. Jacques, three brothers: Terry, Richard (Lynn),
and Daniel (Linda) Robitaille, sister-in-law: Carol Robitaille,
ten grandchildren: Kandi, Danny and Kayla Bourdeau, Katlyn and Jordan
St. Jacques, Michael Jr. and Stacey Rymkos, Katherine Marohnic and
Gaven and Griffin Erickson, one great-grandson: Tyler Marenger as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Joseph
Robitaille and one infant sister: Katherine.
Friends may call from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 14, 2010 at
Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate Anne
St. Jacques life will follow visitation at 4:00 p.m. on Friday at
Allo Funeral Home with Fr. Eric Olson officiating. A luncheon will
follow services at the Elks Lodge in Escanaba. Burial will take
place in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Jacques family.
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William
"Bill" J. Berro, 79, Escanaba, passed away on
Wednesday May 5, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital with his family by
his side. He was born on July 16, 1930 to the late William and Mina
(Burwell) Berro Sr. in Escanaba. On June 23, 1956 he married the
former Joanne Casey at St. Anthony's Church.
Bill served his country in the 7th Infantry Division of the U.S.
Army and saw action during the Korean War. He was a truck driver
in Korea and fought on the front lines receiving the Army Good Conduct
medal, National Defense Metal, UN Korean Service Medal, Korean Service
Medal, ROK War Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
Bill was also a Marksman and became a Sergeant before his honorable
discharge. He was employed at Harnischfeger were he retired from
and later worked for VanElsacker Forest Products. Bill enjoyed going
to his daughter Karen's house and helping her with different carpentry
jobs on her home and also traveling to and watching his granddaughter
Crystal show her horses.
Bill is survived by his two daughters: Mary Berro of Escanaba and
Karen Berro of IA, two grandchildren: Willy Gilbert and Crystal
VanElsacker, two great-grandchildren: Sadie and Tyler Gilbert as
well as three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years, one
brother: Lawrence Berro and one sister: Emma Casey.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 9, 2010 at
Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Rosary being recited at 7:30
p.m. followed by Parish prayers. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday May 10, 2010 at St. Anne's
Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will follow
Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the
Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Alletta
M. Berthume, 77, Escanaba, passed away Friday April 30,
2010 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1933 to the
late Henry and Ruth (Shank) Judson in Cleveland, OH.
Alletta was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Escanaba
and had resided at Harbor Towers for over 20 years.
She is survived by eleven children: Valerie Green, Alleta Horton,
Karl Green, Irene Green, Norma Sherwin-Hoskins, Patricia Green-Stevens,
Donald Green, Vince Green, Eugene Green, Linda Berthume and David
Berthume, 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, three brothers,
one sister as well as nieces and nephews.
Alletta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Addison
Berthume, three children: Addison Berthume, Emily Green and Lori
Green and four brothers.
Her family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday
May 4, 2010 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church. A memorial service will
be celebrated following visitation at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the
church. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding are in care
of arrangements.
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Lucille
"Lucy" M. Poupore, 86, Nadeau, passed away Sunday
morning May 2, 2010 at Pinegrove Medical Care Facility in Powers.
She was born on September 24, 1923 to the late Sylvio and Agnes
(King) Poupore in Nadeau. Her mother died when she was a young girl
and was then raised by her father and loving step-mother: Florence
(McGuire) Poupore.
It brought much joy to her to give away many different crafts that
she had made throughout the years. Lucy had also participated in
the Special Olympics when she was younger and attended the Hermansville
Men-O-Mee activities center for many years. Lucy also loved flowers.
She is survived by one brother: Clarence (Vera) Poupore, two sisters:
Rose Ann (Harold) Charboneau and Mary Ann Wentland, one step-sister:
Ethel Kraus, two step-sisters-in-law: Marcella McGuire and Adeline
McGuire, a very special great-aunt and uncle: Clayton (Ellen) Tanguay,
special nieces and nephews: Chris (Pam) Wentland, Jeff Wentland,
Julie (Ken) LeGrave, Lori (Greg) Maule and Kevin (Lisa) Wentland,
as well as other nieces and nephews.
Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, one sister: Millie Ekberg,
one brother-in-law: Orlin Ekberg, three step-brothers: Emery, Maynard
and Donald McGuire, one step-sister-in-law: Bette McGuire and one
step-brother-in-law: Edward Kraus.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday May 5,
2010 at St. Bruno's Parish in Nadeau. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated following visitation on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
(CST) at St. Bruno's Parish with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating.
A luncheon will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial
will take place in the Nadeau Township Cemetery.
The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding are assisting the
family.
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Raymond
"Blackie" Joseph Gagne, 95, Spalding, passed
away on Monday April 19, 2010 after a brief stay at Pinecrest Medical
Care Facility. He was born on January 7, 1915 to the late Joseph
and Mary (Dupont) Gagne in Spalding.
Raymond enjoyed everything pertaining to the outdoors as he worked
in the woods most of his life as a woodsman. He also loved fishing,
snowshoeing, making maple syrup in the springtime, playing his harmonica,
raising chicks, water dousing and most importantly to him was spending
time with his family and his two cats: Alista and Alisa.
Raymond was a member of the C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Corps).
He is survived by his seven children: Ivan (Shirley) Gagne, Ruth
(Vernon) Sundquist, Gerald (Darlene) Gagne, Dwight (Kathryn) Gagne,
Judy (Henry) Leeseberg, Pam (Jim) Folcik and Ann (Ronald) Raspor,
one sister: Lillian Betters, 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren,
7 great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, 14 brothers and sisters
and a granddaughter: Mary Theresa Gagne.
Friends may call from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday April
22, 2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Spalding. A funeral service to
celebrate Raymond Gagne's life will follow visitation at 5:00 p.m.
(CST) on Thursday at Allo Funeral Home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating.
A luncheon will be served after services in the fellowship hall
at St. John Neumann Church. Burial will take place in the Spalding
Township Cemetery on Friday April 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. (CST).
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Lawrence
J. Chouinard Sr., 97, Flat Rock, went home to be with the
Lord on Saturday April 10, 2010 with family by his side at St. Francis
Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1913 to the late Joseph and Dorothy
(Gamelin) Chouinard in Escanaba. On June 2, 1936 he married the
former Fernant Bussineau who preceded him in death in 1986.
Lawrence was employed at the Escanaba paper mill for 44 years where
he retired from in 1975 as a carpenter foreman. He was an active
member of the Knights of Columbus since 1955, the Third Order of
St. Francis since 1957 and St. Vincent De Paul Society since 1961.
Lawrence was also a member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary for
12 years, Jail Ministry for 16 years and Full Gospel Ministry for
6 years. He enjoyed being a Eucharistic minister serving weekday
Masses and funerals for many years at Holy Family Church.
Lawrence loved growing his own garden and sharing the fruits of
his labor with his children and neighbors. He will always be remembered
by all who knew him as a dedicated Christian who enjoyed serving
his church and helping others that where less fortunate than himself.
He is survived by twelve children: Lawrence Jr. (Darlene) Chouinard
of Gladstone, Robert (Cecile) Chouinard of Sarasota, FL, Dennis
(Carol) Chouinard of Stockbridge, WI, Sandra (Dave) Watjen of Manassas
VA, Jim Chouinard of Gladstone, Sharon (Don) Stangel of Two Rivers,
WI, Ray (Pam) Chouinard of Gladstone, Gary (Marcella) Chouinard
of Gladstone, Tom (Sue) Chouinard of Chula Vista, CA, Janice (Butch)
Roberts of Gladstone, Cherese (Pat) Sovey of Gladstone and Terri
Lynn Hudson of Greenville, SC, one sister: Sister St. Louis of Manitowoc,
WI, one son-in-law: Jim Gascon, 66 grandchildren, 109 great-grandchildren,
8 great great grandchild as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter:
Mary Anne Gascon, two brothers: Andrew and Henry Chouinard, two
sisters: Janet Ristow and Genevieve Sentz, three grandchildren:
Renee, Peter and Raymond and three great-grandchildren: Naydeen
Chouinard, Brad Alan Chaillier Jr. and Corinne Watjan.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 14, 2010
at Holy Family Church in Flat Rock. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated following visitation at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church
with Fr. Jose Maramattam officiating and Fr. Frank Lentz and Fr.
Emmett Norden concelebrating. A luncheon will follow Mass in the
Fr. Matt Hall and Burial will take place in the Escanaba Township
Cemetery at a later date.
The Allo Funeral Home of Escanaba is assisting the Chouinard family
with arrangements.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to the Chouinard
family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lawrence Chouinard's name will
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Suzanne
M. Guindon Knoch, 59, Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly
on Thursday April 8, 2010 at her home. She was born in Escanaba
on December 10, 1950, the daughter of Eva (Clairmont) and the late
Donald Guindon. Sue was a graduate of Holy Name High School and
Northern Michigan University.
Sue was a very loving daughter. She visited her mother daily and
always helped her mother when needed.
She is survived by her loving mother: Eva Guindon, a special friend:
John Guindon as well as nieces, nephews and friends.
Her father preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2010
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated following visitation on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at St.
Anne's Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will
follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place
in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
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Virginia
(Sue) Ann Oldewurtel, age 79, of Escanaba, MI passed away
unexpectedly Saturday, April 3, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center
in Kansas City, MO. Sue was staying the winter in Kansas City with
her sister, Linda Clowser. Linda cared lovingly for Sue during her
brief battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Fredrick E. Oldewurtel in 2008.
Sue will be greatly missed by her children, Rae (Kelly) Phillips
of Manitowoc, WI and son, F. Keith (Kerry) Oldewurtel of Ada, MI,
many grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews.
Sue was born in Otis, CO and was the second oldest in a family of
12 children. Surviving siblings are Polly Fritchle, CO; Linda Clowser,
MO; Dale Clowser, MO; and Gail Clowser, CO.
When Sue was in the second grade, her family moved to a farm in
Idaho. “Everyone worked (on the farm),” said Sue. “Everyone
was happy. We didn’t know any better!” Sue helped the
family by learning to bake delicious cakes, desserts and pies. Collecting
recipes, cooking, and baking became a life-long passion for her.
The grandkids looked forward to every Christmas when Sue would make
her signature Chex Mix, Puppy Chow and numerous other treats for
them. Last Christmas Sue gave each grand kid a handmade scrapbook
containing her handwritten treasured, secret recipes.
After graduating from high school, Sue enlisted in the U.S. Navy
(Waves) where she met Fredrick E. Oldewurtel, a Quartermaster First
Class in the U.S. Navy. The couple wed on March 5, 1955. Sue, Fred
and their children, Rae and Keith lived in Cuba, Norfolk, VA, Wausau,
WI and San Diego, CA finally settling in Escanaba, MI in 1969.
In Escanaba, Sue was employed by the Delta County Probate Court
until her retirement. Fred and Sue enjoyed travelling with her sisters
Emma, Polly and Linda and visiting relatives in Kansas City and
Colorado. Sightseeing and shopping were the goals of the sisters
while Fred eagerly chauffeured them and joined them at restaurants.
Fred and Sue loved to dine out and were welcome patrons at many
local Escanaba restaurants.
Volunteerism and giving back to the community were very important
to Sue. She served on the Board of Directors for the Delta County
Cancer Alliance Inc. from 1995 to 2000 and was President in 1996,
1997 and 1998.
Sue was also very active in the Altrusa Club of Escanaba. She joined
the club in 1975, served on numerous committees and worked diligently
on fund raising events. Her passion was the Membership Committee
of which she was the current Chairperson. She was especially proud
of being elected Governor of District Seven, Altrusa International
from 1990 to 1992.
Sue was a wonderful, caring and loving mother, grandmother, and
great grandmother who was always there when you needed her. Her
grandchildren spent many special times with her playing games and
cards, taking trips in the big white van, swimming in the backyard
pool and having movie nights and “Jammie” days. She
made Christmas especially memorable by providing piles of presents,
unbelievable amounts of food and endless bowls of candy.
Missing her greatly and loving her always are her granddaughters,
Nicole Druml, CA; Holly Planas, TX; April Langteau, GA; Kimber Andress,
WI; Kate Oldewurtel, MI; grandson Jackson Oldewurtel, MI and great-grandchildren
Gavin & Caden Langteau, GA and Dawn Destache, CA.
Sue's family will receive friends to remember her life from 4:00
to 6:30 p.m. on Friday April 16, 2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba.
Sue was passionate about raising funds for the club’s Bay
College Scholarship Fund. Memorial contributions may be made to
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Allan
R. Villeneuve, 70, Ogontz, was called to his heavenly father
on Thursday April 1, 2010, (the day known as the day of laughter),
which he will be remembered for, his hearty laugh which would always
make a crowd smile. Allan passed away at Harlingen Medical Center
in Harlingen, TX. He was born on September 12, 1939 to the late
Ernest and Birdie (Provo) Villeneuve in Escanaba. on August 25,
1962 he married the former Nancy Winters at St. Anne's Church.
In 1962 he became employed with the city of Escanaba as a fireman
and later as a public safety officer where he retired from after
32 years of service. Allan always enjoyed the outdoors, whether
it was hunting, fishing or taking care of his very productive garden
or his fruit trees. One of his treasures was a camp he built at
the age of 19 on the Provo family homestead and with his wife Nancy,
renovated the camp over the years to be their retirement home showcasing
his skills as a carpenter. He and Nancy spent their winters in San
Benito, TX at the Fun and Sun RV Park.
Allan is survived by his wife of 47 years, three daughters: Mary
Lee (Daniel) Barker, Jean Butler and Charlotte (James) Groleau,
five grandchildren (the apples of his eyes): Erin and Jordan Barker,
Morgan, Christian and Clarissa Groleau. He is further survived by
two brothers: LeRoy (Kathy) and Dale (Sharon) Villeneuve, a sister-in-law:
Joan Winters, who was present at his death and many other relatives
and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 7, 2010
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated following visitation on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at
St. Thomas the Apostle Church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.
A luncheon will follow Mass in the parish hall and entombment will
take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com
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Martha
Mae Ball, 72, Hermansville, passed away Tuesday morning
March 9, 2010 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility with her family
by her side. She was born on August 29, 1937 to the late Lawrence
and Cora (Bouchonville) LaCoursier in Hermansville. On June 26,
1955 she married the late Ted Ball in Escanaba.
Martha worked at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility for 40 years starting
in the dietary and laundry departments and later as a nurses aid,
therapy aid, nursing secretary and retiring as the medical records
supervisor. Amongst some of her past times she enjoyed camping,
golfing and country music, especially going to the Porterfield music
festival. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Martha is survived by her two sons: Bruce (Lois) Ball and Randy
Ball, one brother: Steve (Frances) LaCoursier, three grandchildren:
Jenna, Gregory and Megan Ball as well as friends, nieces and nephews.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) on Saturday
March 13, 2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Spalding. A funeral service
to celebrate Martha Ball's life will follow visitation at 1:00 p.m.
(CST) at Allo Funeral Home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Burial
will take place in the Meyer Township Cemetery in the spring.
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Wanda
J. Huffman, 85, Caro, formerly of Frankenmuth, Escanaba
and Saginaw, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2010 at her home in
Caro surrounded by her family. She was born on July 22, 1924 in
Grant Township in Huron County, the daughter of the late Lloyd &
Maude (Ottaway) Karr. She was united in marriage with Harold “Huff”
Huffman in Cass City on May 19, 1944. Wanda was a graduate of Cass
City High School, Tuscola County Normal, and Central Michigan University.
She retired in 1979 from Saginaw City Schools as a guidance counselor
after serving in public education for thirty-one years. Wanda taught
in numerous school systems throughout the thumb area, and she leaves
many former students with wonderful memories of her patience, knowledge
and love.
Wanda
will be missed by her three daughters and their spouses, Gayle Haas
of Caro, Phyllis & Leonard Ford of Caro, and Carole & Mike
Williams of Pelkie. Wanda was a proud grandmother of eight, and
great-grandmother to sixteen.
In
accordance with Wanda’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
Inurnment will be at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Escanaba alongside
Wanda’s beloved Huff.
Wanda’s
family is eternally grateful to Heartland Hospice and most especially
to Sally, Lori and Nancy. These women gave our mother so much more
than simple care – they loved her, and she loved them.
In
memory of our mother, please take the time to read to a child, pass
on a smile, or listen to a person who needs your guidance. Memorial
contributions may be made in Wanda’s name to Heartland Hospice
or to any hospice organization. The family was assisted with these
arrangements by the Allo Funeral Home of Escanaba.
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Albertine
"Bertine" M. Germain, 93, Escanaba (Riverland
area), passed away Saturday March 6, 2010 following a brief illness.
She was born on August 2, 1916 to the late Leonard and Rubia (Savoie)
Guenette in Rudyard, MI. On September 27, 1938 she married the late
Fred Germain at Sacred Heart Church in Schaffer, MI.
Bertine was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and great-great-grandmother. She was a long time member of Holy
Family Parish, a member of the Ladies Altar Society and past member
of the Farm Bureau. She raised five children and worked alongside
her husband on their dairy farm for many years.
She will be remembered by her family for the example of her deep
faith. She was warm and welcoming and her home was "the hub"
of the entire family. She enjoyed canning, sewing, crafts and decorating.
She had a love of baking and the cookie jar was always filled.
Bertine is survived by five children: Donna Seymour, Yvonne (Gary)
Flynn, Janice Germain, Pauline (John) Gorenchan and Ron (Kay) Germain,
three sisters: Sister Jane Guenette, Therese (John) McDonald and
Noella Makosky, one brother: Gerald (Mary Lou) Guenette, thirteen
grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren
as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years,
two sisters: Sr. Marie Therese Guenette and Marie Pach and seven
brothers: Albert, Ernest, Leo, Ted, Lucien, Oscar and Izzy.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday March 11, 2010
at Holy Family Church in Flat Rock. A Mass of Christian Burial will
follow visitation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at church with Fr. Jose
Maramattam officiating. A luncheon will follow Mass in the Fr. Matt
Hall and Burial will take place in the Escanaba Township Cemetery
in the spring. The Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba is assisting the
Germain family with services.
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Grace
M. Anderson, 97, Escanaba, passed away Friday March 5,
2010 at Christian Park Village. She was born January 15, 1913 to
the late John and Elizabeth (Walsh) Scott in Peshtigo, WI.
Grace attended Loyola University in Illinois and later worked as
a Lab Technician at St. Francis Hospital where she retired from
after 25 years. She enjoyed reading, knitting and spending time
with her different dogs she had throughout her life. Grace will
be remembered by her family as always being loving and family oriented.
She is survived by her two children: Earl Anderson and Laurel Hay,
one sister: Dorothy Mellstrom, two grandchildren: Amy (Karen Cox)
Hay and Mark (Becky) Hay and one great-granddaughter: Emilee Grace
Hay.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Bill,
John and Earl Scott and one sister: Marion Scott.
Grace's family will celebrate her life with a PRIVATE visitation
and funeral service on Tuesday March 9, 2010 with Fr. Eric Olson
officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery in
the spring.
The Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba is assisting the Anderson family
with services.
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Nancy
Jo Carol Skoglund, 70, Two Rivers, WI, formerly of Escanaba,
entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon February 26, 2010 after
complications due to a lengthy illness at Northridge Nursing Home
in Manitowoc, WI surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She
was born on July 25, 1939 to the late Joseph and Gladys (Carter)
Courier in Escanaba. She graduated in 1957 from Escanaba High School
and married Louis Skoglund on June 20, 1959 in Escanaba.
Nancy loved writing her entire life and watching her soaps, but
most of all, she loved her family very much.
She is survived by her six loving children: Becky (Wayne) Gates
of Two Rivers, Jodi (Jim) Behrens of Iron Mountain, Angie (Bill)
Dewitt of Two Rivers, Pat (Cheryl) Skoglund of Eagle River, Shawn
Skoglund of Two Rivers and Joe Skoglund of Two Rivers, twenty grandchildren,
seven great-grandchildren. Nancy is further survived by a brother-in-law:
Joseph Berube of Escanaba and lifelong and dear friends: Bev Godfrey,
Nancy (Dwayne) Marenger and Judy (Ron) VanDrisse.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
two sisters: Joyce Berube and Betty Nault and a sister-in-law: Anita
DuBartz.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) on Tuesday March
2, 2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate
Nancy's life will follow visitation at Allo Funeral Home on Tuesday
at 12:00 p.m. (noon) with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. Burial will
be at Gardens of Rest Cemetery where mom will rest next to her husband
which she has waited to do for over 40 years. A luncheon will follow
burial at Remember When (1531 Sheridan Rd., Escanaba).
The Skoglund family would like to thank everyone who was compassionate
to our mom throughout her years, especially Memorial Hospital and
Dialysis Center, all the nurses, Dr. Bryan, Amy Schlunnes NP, Wendy
of the first shift and Chris of the second shift at Northridge,
Dr. Sippele and Dr. Fuchs of Green Bay, Dr. Rosa of Milwaukee and
the transplant team at the Two Rivers Hospital and Holy Family Hospital.
The kindness you gave our mom will always be remembered.
Mom, you are finally home with dad and we will miss you every day,
you did a good job with us.
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Daniel
"Dan" E. Wellman, 77, Ford River, passed away
Wednesday night January 27, 2010 at the Oscar Johnson V. A. Hospital
in Iron Mountain. He was born on January 29, 1932 to the late Doris
Wellman in Ford River.
Dan is survived by his three children: Dannelle Paulson, Paul Wellman
and Melody Smith, two brothers: Keith and Anthony, four grandchildren:
Crystal, Samantha, Nathan and Deidra, one great-granddaughter: Aubree
and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one grandson: Travis preceded him in death.
The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding have been entrusted
to serve the Wellman family. Honoring Dan Wellman's wishes, he was
cremated and his family will have a private service to celebrate
his life at a later date.
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Carol
J. Blake, 71, Escanaba, passed away Sunday morning January
24, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Carol was born on May 25, 1938 to the late Frank VanEffen, who passed
away a month before she was born, and Mary (LaCrosse) in Escanaba
and was raised by her mother and step-father. On June 19, 1965 she
married Sherman Blake at St. Thomas Church in Wells.
Carol was a member of St. Anne's Parish, working on many church
picnics and teaching CCD there for 22 years where she also taught
CCD to her own children and granddaughter. She worked as a noon
hour supervisor at Lemmer School and was also a Girl Scout and Boy
Scout Leader. Most importantly to her was spending time with her
family, especially her granddaughter: Morgan.
Carol is survived by her husband of 44 years, five children: Mark
(Jodee) Blake, Mary (Terry) Doyen, Matthew Blake, Michael Blake
and Marty Blake, two brothers: Roy (Tillie) VanEffen and Lawrence
"Jolly" (Sheila) VanEffen, two sisters: Dorothy Johnson
and Alice Roberts, four grandchildren: Morgan, Haily, Tyler and
Jonathan, one great-granddaughter: Olivia as well as many nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father: Art Beaudoin,
three brothers: Robert, Fred and Orville VanEffen and two sisters:
Shirley DeGrand and Gladys Wolfe.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 27,
2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated following visitation on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
at St. Anne's Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon
will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take
place in the Holy Cross Cemetery in the spring.
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Clarence
L. Poupore, 77. Spalding, passed away Tuesday January 19,
2010 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. He was born on
May 22, 1932 to the late Leon and Florida (Nault) Poupore in Spalding.
On June 25, 1955 he married the former Janet Wentland who preceded
him in death.
Sonny loved spending time in the outdoors, especially being at camp,
hunting deer and partridge and tinkering on engines in his garage.
He is survived by his three sons: Greg (Marlyn), Lynn and Kim (Karyn)
Poupore, two sisters: Lenore (Bob) White and Mary Bell Sharkey,
four grandchildren: Bobi, Mitchell, Bryan and Nicole (Mike) Miles,
five great-grandchildren: Anden, Addysyn, Cloie, Charlie and Olivia
as well as many nieces and nephews.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers:
Ervin, Willard, Clifford and Joseph and four sisters: Irene, Bernice,
Beatrice and Esther.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday January 22, 2010
at Allo Funeral Home in Spalding with Tony Revord American Legion
Post # 224 rites at 5:45 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Clarence
"Sonny" Poupore's life will follow visitation on Friday
at Allo Funeral Home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Burial
will take place in the Spalding Township Cemetery in the spring.
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Rolland
J. Kirschner, 77, Powers, passed away Sunday evening January
10, 2010 at home. He was born on November 13, 1932 to the late Albert
and Amelia (Karl) Kirschner in Powers, MI. On June 12, 1954 he married
the former Frieda Heugel in Milwaukee, WI.
Rolland and Frieda moved back to Powers in 1963 and started their
life in dairy farming, retiring after 40 years.
He is survived by two brothers: Joe (Pat) Kirschner and Vernon (Roxanne)
Kirschner as well as many nieces and nephews.
Rolland was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 53 years,
one brother: Allen Kirschner and two sisters: Lucille Marsciek and
Hazel Gaede.
The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding is assisting the
Kirschner family. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences
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Joseph
McGuire LeDuc, 80, Escanaba, passed away Thursday January
7, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was
born on May 6, 1929 to the late Phillip and Delia (LaFleur) LeDuc,
LaFave in Escanaba.
Joseph attended the Escanaba school system , graduating in 1947
and later managed the Peoples Hotel in downtown Escanaba from 1949
to 1951. He served his county in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean
Conflict and was stationed at Lackland AFB in Texas and Bolling
Field in Washington DC where he was a career guidance officer. In
December of 1952 he was honored to be one of the people to help
move the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the
United States from the Library of Congress to their current location
in the National Archives.
Upon leaving the service, he returned home to Escanaba and married
the former Betty Martin on July 16, 1955 at St. Patrick's Church.
The couple then moved to Lansing, MI where Joseph attended the Michigan
State University from 1955 until he graduated in 1958. After graduating
he began his teaching career in 1958 with the Bark River-Harris
school systems and became one of the first Directors of the Community
Schools programs in the Upper Peninsula. In 1962 he moved to the
Escanaba School district as a teaching principal and later was the
last principal of the old, red brick two story Washington School
and the first principal of the newer version of the school. During
Education Day of Michigan Week he taught classes in the main display
window of the Home Supply store on Ludington St. He often took his
classes on interesting field trips to locations such as Mackinac
Island and Green Bay, WI. Joseph encouraged learning with music,
drama, puppetry and artistic expression, often having his students
create and present musical productions based on historical eras
of the country. He mentored several student teachers during his
career and retired from the Escanaba School system in June of 1988.
Joseph also worked with VISTA volunteers in the UP during the late
1960's as an area coordinator.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 354, the Escanaba Education
Association, the Michigan Education Association and the Michigan
Retired Teachers Association and was also a long time member of
St Anne's Parish.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Daughter: Katherine LeDuc of Escanaba,
son: Steven (Janet) LeDuc of Manistique, two grandsons: Phillip
LeDuc, a special education teacher in Maryland and Joseph LeDuc,
a student at Bay De Noc Community College, brother-in-law: Robert
Martin as well as three nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Marcella
Ferguson.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday January 11, 2010
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Delta County Veterans
Council rites at 5:45 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
following visitation on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Parish
with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will follow Mass
in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Holy
Cross Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, an education fund in Joseph LeDuc's name will
be established and memorials can be made out to his family.
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Wilfred
J. LaFleur, 91, Escanaba, passed away Wednesday morning
January 6, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born on September
14, 1918 to the late Fred and Emma (Franche) LaFleur in Escanaba.
On August 13, 1943 he married the former Clara Brandt in Fort Jackson,
South Carolina whom preceded him in death.
Wilfred was a member of St. Anne's Church and the American Legion.
He was self employed as a painter most of his life and was also
a union member. Wilfred proudly served his country in the U.S. Army
during WWII and during his time in service he landed in Normandy
on D Day plus three and served in the artillery brigade attached
to General Patton's 3rd Army in France, Belgium and Germany.
He is survived by his sister: Agnes De Grand, sisters-in-law: Lucille
LaFleur and Sandra LaFleur, son-in-law: Edward Gauthier as well
as many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Wilfred was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and five
brothers: Arthur, Edward, Lionel, Ray and Robert LaFleur.
Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:30 p.m. on Friday January
8, 2010 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Delta County Veterans
Council rites at 1:15 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Wilfred
LeFleur's life will follow visitation on Friday at Allo Funeral
Home with Deacon Lew Vailliencourt officiating. Entombment will
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Orlin
W. Ekberg, 85, Powers, passed away Friday December 4, 2009
at Pinegrove Nursing Home with his children by his side. He was
born on February 2, 1924 to the late Herman and Ellen (Mattson)
Ekberg in Niagra, WI. On October 9, 1948 he married the Former Mildred
Poupore at St. Bruno's Church and She preceded him in death in 2006.
Orlin served his country in the U.S. Navy and is a WWII veteran
spending time in the Pacific Theatre. He was an avid outdoorsman
working the majority of his life for himself, either on te family
farm or in the woods. Orlin also enjoyed fishing, hunting, going
to the casino and watching the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Lions,
although some of his favorite pastimes where spending Christmas
with family at the farm and other family get-togethers and playing
poker with them.
He is survived by five children: Leon (Diane) Ekberg, Bonita LeBoeuf,
Kurt (Cheryl) Ekberg, Jayne (Gary) Eichhorn and Bryan (Brenda) Ekberg,
two sisters: Ruby Perkette and Eunice Arnold, thirteen grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Orlin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 58 years,
one brother: Curt Ekberg, six sisters: Julia Rouse, Lydia Trombley,
Mabel Howell, Ruth Oplinger, Ester Foster and Ada Peshek.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday
December 9, 2009 at St. Bruno's Church in Nadeau. The Carney Nadeau
American Legion Post #487 will perform military rites at 1:00 p.m.
on Wednesday at church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to
celebrate Orlin Ekberg's life. Burial will take place in the Nadeau
Cemetery and a luncheon will follow burial in the church fellowship
hall. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding is assisting
the Ekberg family with arrangements. Please visit www.allofh.com
to send online condolences to the Ekberg family.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to
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Mary
"Mary Ann" A. (Way) Rhyndress, 62, Escanaba,
passed away Thursday December 3, 2009 at Christian Park Healthcare
Center. She was born on September 26, 1947 to Lillian (Reiffers)
and the late Elwood Way. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, crocheting, doing
puzzles, going to bingo and was an avid hunter, but most important
to her was spending time with her grandchildren and having family
visits.
Mary Ann is survived by her mother, two children: Roy Thorbahn and
Carrie (Christopher) Davis-Thorbahn, two brothers: Charles (Sally)
Way and Stephen (Lori) Way, one sister: Linda (Mike) Arsenault,
nine grandchildren: Martin, Tristian, Austin, Ashtin, Dustin, Daultin,
Alextin, Trentin and Hunter as well as nieces and nephews.
Her father preceded her in death.
Honoring Mary Ann's wishes, her family will have a private service
at a later date. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding
is assisting the family. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online
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Roseanna
"Rose" M. Chaillier, 96, Escanaba, passed away
Friday November 27, 2009 at Christian Park Village. She was born
on July 30, 1913 to the late Joseph and Mary (Reno) Young in Flat
Rock, MI. Rose had three husbands who all preceded her in death.
She married Lawrence Gelina in 1928 who passed away in 1946. In
1956, she married Frank Koehler who died in 1958 due to an automobile
accident. In 1962, she married George A. Chaillier who passed away
in 1974.
Rose was a member of St. Anthony's Church in Wells, the Daughter's
of Isabella, St. Anthony Guild and the prayer group of West Highlands
Apts that met once a week. In 1994, she went on a trip to Irondale,
Alabama which she referred to as "the trip of her life".
Rose always said the rosary for everyone, but most of all for her
grandsons: Bryan and Jon who are in Iraq. She was an avid Green
Bay Packer fan and made Packer bears for every Packer fan in her
family. She also made baby sweaters for most of her grand and great-grandchildren
and afghans for all her grandchildren's weddings. Rose also enjoyed
making mittens and chooks for them for Christmas presents and for
the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas baskets as well as towels for
the residents to give as gifts. Rose's "pride and joy"
was visits from Theresa Lemire, her great grandchild every weekday.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Rose is survived by one daughter: Rose Marie Winker, six step-children:
Roberta Mileski, George (Lenore) Chaillier Jr., Charleen (John)
Fatherree, John (Sharon) Chaillier, Thomas (Karen) Chaillier and
Lynn (Lanny) Fudala, grandchildren: Jim (Mary) Winker, Terry (John)
Lemire, Dan (Sue) Winker as well as numerous other grand, great-grand,
great-great grand children, step grand, step great grand children
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her three husbands, three
children: Clarence, Alfred and Gerald Gelina, a son-in-law: David
Winker, a daughter-in-law: Isabel (Bushey) Gelina, three brothers:
Bill, Lawrence and Alex Young, three sisters: Eva St. Aubin, Anna
Louze and Vi Germain as well as three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday December 2,
2009 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with the rosary being recited
at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following
visitation on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua in
Wells with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. A luncheon will follow
Mass at church in the Fr. Parrotta Hall. Burial will take place
in the Escanaba Township Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com to
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Marrietta
E. Carroll, 65, Wells, passed away Thursday November 19,
2009 at home with her daughters and sister by her side. She was
born on August 22, 1944 to the late Otto and Thelma (McConnell)
Carroll in Mancelona, MI.
Marrietta was a member of the Escanaba Eagles #1088 and is a past
president of the Auxiliary. She was also employed at New Page for
30 years. Amongst Marrietta's many past times, she was excellent
at needlework and loved volunteer work, cooking, baking, remodeling
her home, working in her yard, dancing and hosting different parties
at her home.
She is survived by two daughters: Karie Bonneau and Barbara Master,
six sisters: Eilene (Ken) Buelher, Karen Rockafellow, Gloria (Bruce)
Stevens, Pamela (Paul) Blevins, Colletta (Brian) Ole and Diana (Keith)
Kushion, three brothers: Russell Carroll, Dennis (Jane) Carroll
and Ric (Kelli) Carroll, nine grandchildren: Cory, Ernie, Brandon,
KelCee, David, Misha Annlisha, Abigail and Andrew, numerous great-grandchildren
as well as many nieces and nephews.
Marrietta was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Jerry
Carroll, infant twin granddaughters and a niece: Denise.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday November
23, 2009 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with an Escanaba Eagles
#1088 Auxiliary service at 1:45. A funeral service to celebrate
Marrietta Carroll's life will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. at
Allo Funeral Home on Monday with Pastor Lewis Hague officiating.
A luncheon will be served at the Escanaba Eagles after the services.
Burial will take place in the Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Alma, MI.
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Ida
Mary St. Juliana, 94, Hermansville, passed away Wednesday
morning November 18, 2009 at Dickinson Memorial Hospital. She was
born on May 30, 1915 to the late Joseph and Valentina (Sudiro) Malone
in Tenefly, New Jersey. On April 28, 1934 she married the late John
O. "Ernest" St. Juliana at St. Mary's Church in Hermansville.
Ida did seasonal work for the Hermansville mink ranch for many years
and made and donated crafts to the Hermansville Senior Center. Ida
came from a family of musicians, and she played the accordion and
little keyboard organ. She also liked country music, crocheting,
needle work, but really loved going to play bingo three times a
week. Above all, and most importantly to her was spending time with
her family and grandchildren.
Ida is survived by two children: Marion (Mike) Bubloni of Iron Mountain
and John E. (Donna) St. Juliana of Hermansville, one sister: Olga
Robertson of Hermansville, one brother: Virgil (Maggie) Malone of
California, five grandchildren: Gina (Curtis) Kell, Michael (Michele)
Bubloni, Mark Bubloni, Rick Bubloni and Monte Gagnon, thirteen great-grandchildren:
Ashten, Nicole, Makenzie, Amara, Marcus, Alison, Haley, Katie, Amanda,
Megan, Courtney, Matthew and Mitchell, one great great-granddaughter:
Ahrya, one son-in-law: Warren Gagnon, a special friend: Phyllis
Johnson as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter:
Donna May Gagnon, five brothers: John, Levio, Peter, Joseph (Tony)
and Edward Malone, two infant brothers: Victor and James Malone
and one infant sister: Mary Malone.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday November 21,
2009 at St. John Neumann Church in Hermansville. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated following visitation at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday at church with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating. Burial
will take place in the Meyer Township Cemetery and a luncheon will
follow in the church fellowship hall. Pallbearers will be her grandsons:
Michael, Mark, Rick, Marcus Bubloni, Monte Gagnon and Curtis Kell.
The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding is assisting the
family with arrangements. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online
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Clifford
"Cliff" Larson, 82, Escanaba passed away Monday
November 2, 2009, after a courageous battle with kidney disease
and diabetes, at Christian Park Healthcare Center with his family
by his side. He was born on November 20, 1926 to the late Carl and
Beaulah (Petersen) Larson in Escanaba. On February 25, 1949 he married
the former Mary Jo Closs of Gladstone.
He joined the U.S. Maritime Service in 1944 until 1945 and then
returned to Escanaba High School where he graduated from in 1946.
He later served his country in the United States Army and spent
time in Japan. Cliff was a member of the American Legion Post #82,
Salvation Army, Mead Management Club and was a Boy scout Leader.
Some of his past times were hunting, fishing, camping and he was
an avis softball player, but his family, especially his grandchildren,
his faith, helping others and spending time in his garden is what
made Cliff the happiest.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, four
children: Alan (Connie) Larson, Beverly (Rick) Smith, Cathy Larson
and Diane (Joe) Mayville, two brothers: Glen (Ruth) Larson and Stanley
(Jan) Larson, one sister: Hazel Porath, one brother-in-law: Major
Bob Johnson, six grandchildren: Nic (Heather) Larson, Greg Larson,
Kate Lasnoski and Pierce, Riley and Dawson Mayville, one great-granddaughter:
Tessa Larson and her mother: Julie Larson as well as many nieces
and nephews.
Cliff was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: David
and Paul Larson, one sister: Anna May Johnson and one grandson:
Reid Mayville.
Friends may call from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday November 6, 2009
at the Salvation Army Church (3001 5th Ave. So., Escanaba) with
Delta County Veterans Council Rites at 5:15. A funeral service to
celebrate Cliff Larson's life will follow military rites at 5:30
p.m. on Friday at the Salvation Army Church with Major Bill Cox
officiating. A luncheon will follow services at the church. Burial
will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. The Allo Funeral
Homes of Escanaba and Spalding is assisting the Larson family with
arrangements. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences
to the Larson family.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, his family requests donations
be made to the Salvation Army of Escanaba.
His family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff
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Robert
"Bob" A. Dereck, 63, Escanaba, passed away on
Monday November 2, 2009 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility. He was
born on December 9, 1945 in Detroit, MI. On June 9, 1972 he married
the former Marilyn Pallas in Escanaba, where they spent the majority
of their married life.
Bob recieved his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
from Wayne State University in Detroit and attended the Detroit
College of Law, but left in 1972 to move to the Upper Peninsula.
Here he was self employed as a painter and handyman and enjoyed
the friendships he made with the elder population who were always
eager to share their histories and stories. His passion was fishing,
and he and a fishing partner won the first Bay De Noc fishing tournament.
The highlight of his fishing life was receiving two master angler
awards for catching a state record small mouth Bass and a master
angler Muskie both on the same day in 1997. As he said, "that
was the best day of my life", followed by his wife saying,
"as well as your wedding day". He loved the weekends he
and his wife spent at their Stonington cottage on Deerfield Lane.
Amongst his many interests, he enjoyed traveling, hiking and fishing
in most of the National Parks. He also loved his pets, as his dogs
and cats held a special place in his life.
Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, one sister as well as other
extended family.
In honoring Bob's wishes, his family will celebrate his life with
a private memorial service at a later date. The Allo Funeral Homes
of Escanaba and Spalding are assisting his family with arrangements.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to the Dereck
family.
In memory of Bob, friends and acquaintances are asked to visit someone
in a nursing facility or do an act of kindness for a care giver.
His family
requests that memorials be made to the Perspectives Adult Care Center
at 1401 N. 26th Street, suite 118 Escanaba, MI 49829 or the Alzheimer's
Association at Upper Peninsula Region, 710 Chippewa Square, suite
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William
"Bill" S. Beckstrom, 91, Escanaba, passed away
Friday October 30, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital with his son and
daughter at his side. Bill was born on January 27, 1918 to the late
Edward and Emmy (Olsen) Beckstrom in Ironwood, MI. On October 5,
1946 he married the former Elizabeth "Betty" Kraus at
St. Joseph's Church and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Bill graduated from Escanaba High School in 1935 and later served
his country in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller in
Saipan. After serving his country, he married and lived in Minneapolis,
MN for about three years. When they returned to Escanaba, Bill began
his career in the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in 1979.
He was a member of St. Joseph & St. Patrick's Parish, Holy Name
Society, National Association of Federal Employees and the Highland
Golf Course. Bill enjoyed bowling, golfing, traveling, flower gardening
and was an avid reader. He also was an accomplished skier and enjoyed
sailing as a young adult and always enjoyed being on the water.
He is survived by two children: Jane Beckstrom of Boston, MA and
James Beckstrom of Kansas City, MO, three grandsons: Heath (Kylie),
Tyler and Lukas Beckstrom as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son: Thomas
Beckstrom and six brothers and sisters.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday November 2, 2009
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with Parish Prayers at 5:30. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday
November 3, 2009 at St. Joseph & St. Patrick's Parish with Fr.
Eric Olson officiating and Fr. Emmett Norden concelebrating. A luncheon
will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall and burial will take
place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com to
send online condolences to the Beckstrom family.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made
to the Alzheimer's Association and envelopes will be provided at
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Lorraine
M. Beauchamp, 67, Flat Rock, passed away Thursday October
29, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1942 to
the late Joseph and Dorothy (Delveaux) Young in Escanaba. On February
3, 1962 she married the late Robert Beauchamp at Holy Family Church
in Flat Rock.
Lorraine loved the outdoors, especially hunting and feeding her
birds. She also enjoyed going to the casino. Above all, she loved
spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and
her dog: Killer.
Lorraine is survived by her four children: Brenda Schmidt, Debbie
(Tom) Heirman, Steve (Lisa) King and Bob (Kelly) Beauchamp, one
brother: Lawrence (Dory) Young, two sisters: Rose (Daryl) Sarasin
and Maryanne (Cliff) Swanson, ten grandchildren: Joshua, Nicole,
Travis, Michelle, Chail, Trevor, Kaitlyn, Cherish, Bobby and Brianna,
special family friends: Jeromy (Michelle) Smith and Tricia Taylor
as well as several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one brother: Francis Young preceded her in death.
Friends may call from 11:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday November 2,
2009 at the Holy Family Church in Flat Rock. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated following the visitation on Monday at
church at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. Jose Maramattam officiating. A luncheon
will follow Mass in the Fr. Matt Hall. Burial will take place in
the Escanaba Township Cemetery. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba
and Spalding are assisting the Beauchamp family with arrangements.
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Bette
L. Watkins, 59, La Branche, passed away unexpectedly Sunday
October 18, 2009 at her home. She was born on April 16, 1950 to
the late Donald and Nancy (Yant) Willett in Rock Island, IL.
Bette is survived by her two children: Carrie Ann DeWulf and Tad
DeWulf, one brother: Todd (Debbie) Willett, two grandchildren: Stacy
and Crystal London as well as nieces and nephews.
Her parents and two brothers: Paul and Timothy Willett preceded
her in death.
Honoring Bette's wishes, her family will have a private service
at a later date. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding
are assisting the family of Bette Watkins. Please visit www.allofh.com
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John
Paul Schroeder, 50, Escanaba, passed away Thursday October
15, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital after an apparent heart attack.
He was born on February 7, 1959 to the late Paul and Merle (French)
Schroeder in Escanaba. On June 21, 1979 he married the former Julia
Bengston in Spokane, Washington.
John graduated from Escanaba High School in 1977 and then joined
the United States Air Force. He enjoyed going to local sporting
events, his monthly poker night, helping his friends with different
projects and hunting. John is a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader.
He worked in sales the majority of his life, but recently enjoyed
helping his niece and family with a family business. Above all,
he really loved spending time with family, especially his two grandsons.
John is survived by his wife, two sons: Adam (Jessica) Schroeder
and Brian Schroeder, four sisters: Robin (Eric) Castor, Rome Palmer,
Penny (Bob) Simonson and Paula Jorgensen, two grandsons: A.J. and
Cale Schroeder as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday October 19, 2009
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with Delta County Veterans Counsel
Rites at 5:45. A funeral service to celebrate John Schroeder's life
will follow visitation at Allo Funeral Home on Monday at 6:00 p.m.
with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. A luncheon will be served following
the services at the Escanaba Elks Lodge. Burial will take place
in the Lakeview Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online
condolences to the Schroeder family.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to his family and
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Warren
L. Keller, 82, Escanaba, passed away Sunday October 11,
2009 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1927 to the late
Louis and Pearl (Miller) Keller in Menominee, MI.
After graduating from Menominee High School, Warren entered the
U.S. Navy and is a WWII Veteran. He was in Hiroshima two weeks after
the bombing of the city in August of 1945. He later worked for R.E.A.
Express for many years. Warren was an avid Green Bay Packer, Michigan,
Manistique and Escanaba football fan. He played volleyball, horseshoes,
and slow pitch softball for many years and also spent many winters
in Las Vegas and was an expert blackjack player.
Warren is survived by several relatives, best friend: Wally (Anna)
Slade, friends: Jim (Sandy) Brunelle as well as his coffee clutch
buddies.
His parents preceded him in death.
Honoring Warren's wishes, there will be a private committal service.
He will be buried next to his mother in Forest Home Cemetery in
Marinette, Wisconsin. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding
is in care of the arrangements. Please visit www.allofh.com to send
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J.
"Dick" Richard Roman, 76, Escanaba, passed away
unexpectedly Wednesday October 7, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born on June 11, 1933 to the late William and Gladys (Hazen)
Roman in Escanaba. On June 26, 1954 he married the former Sally
Roberts at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Dick has been a charter
member of the Iron Workers Local #783 since 1957 and always enjoyed
his work throughout the Upper Peninsula. He loved spending time
in the outdoors, especially hunting. Dick also enjoyed playing cards
and visiting with his friends.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, four children: Sherry Lane,
Cindy (Butch) Harder, Rick Roman and Laurie (Mark) Branstrom, one
brother: Herman (Bonnie) Shea, one sister: Marnie Jackson, eight
grandchildren: Jenelle Rabideau, Ricki Lane, Kelcey Yasa, Lacey
O'Donnell, Marko, Carl, Brett and Hunter Branstrom, four great-grandchildren:
Brodie and Delaney Rabideau, Clare and Paige O'Donnell as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: William
Roman and four sisters: Patricia Roman, Merle Carlson, Sharon and
Elaine.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday October 10, 2009
at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated following visitation at 12:00 (Noon) on Saturday at
St. Thomas the Apostle Church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.
A luncheon will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial
will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com
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Pauline
C. (Fox) LaFave, 83, Escanaba, passed away Friday morning
September 25, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on December
17, 1925 to the late Clark and Gladys (Burgess) Struble in Alma,
Michigan. Pauline was a very proud lifetime member of the VFW Ladies
Auxiliary.
She is survived by her four children: Eugene Fox, Robert Fox, Johnny
Fox and Paula Ann (Don) Ruleau, two sisters: Evelyn Morrison and
Grace (Don) Wood, one brother: Clark Struble, nine grandchildren,
thirteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, special
friend: Lois Lund as well as several nieces and nephews.
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, late husband: Robert
Fox, two sisters: Lucille and Hazel, five brothers: William, Harry,
Frank, Warren and David. Also preceding her in death were two grandsons:
Preston and Ambrose.
Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 29,
2009 at Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with VFW Ladies Auxiliary
rites at 6:45. A funeral service to celebrate Pauline's life will
follow visitation at 7:00 p.m. at Allo Funeral Home with Deacon
Michael LeBeau officiating. Burial will take place in Gardens of
Rest Cemetery. Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences
to the
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Donald
"Don" G. Morrison, 80, Rapid River, passed away
Friday September 18, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Howell,
Michigan. He was born on June 17, 1929 to the late Charles and Elizabeth
(Bramhall) Morrison in Detroit, MI. On June 28, 1947 he married
the former Doris Steites who preceded him in death in 2002. Amongst
Don's many past times, he loved being in the outdoors, especially
horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
Don is survived by his three daughters: Linda (Muayad) Murad, Sandra
(Larry) Hanlin and Debra Arnett, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
one great great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 53 years,
two infant sons and two brothers: Don and Jack Cribb.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday September 24, 2009
at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid River. A funeral service to
celebrate Don Morrison's life will follow visitation at 6:00 p.m.
at Calvary Lutheran Church on Thursday with Pastor Steve Gauger
officiating. A luncheon will follow services in the church fellowship
hall. Entombment will take place in the Gardens of Rest Mausoleum.
The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Spalding are in care of Arrangements.
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Ann
C. Kirschner, 85, Powers, passed away early Friday morning,
August 7, 2009 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain.
Ann was born on August 26, 1923 in Powers, MI, the daughter of the
late John T. and Gladys (King) Nolde.
She attended the Veeser School through the 8th grade. On November
2, 1942 she married Joseph M. Kirschner at St. Francis Xavier Church
in Spalding. Ann catered weddings and parties, was an Avon representative
for 25 years and enjoyed baking, gardening and playing cards with
the ladies. Ann was also a member of St. John Neumann Church in
Spalding.
She is survived by her husband, two sons: Ken (Pam) and Joseph (Teri)
Kirschner, four daughters: JoAnne (Ron) LaBelle, Marilyn (Bill)
Kleikamp, Linda Lynch and Carlyn (Jim) Lynch, 17 grandchildren,
15 great-grandchildren, three brothers: Leo of Escanaba, Richard
(Barbara) of Cincinnati, OH and Lewis (Jean) Nolde of Hyde, one
sister: June Nolde of Powers as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Keith Kirschner,
one son-in-law: Peter H. Lynch, two brothers: Kenneth and Raymond
Nolde, one sister: Elizabeth (Betty) Meeks and a grandson: Christian
A. Lynch.
Friends may call from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (CST) on Tuesday August
11, 2009 at Allo Funeral Home in Spalding. A Mass of Christian Burial
will follow visitation on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at St. John Neumann
Church with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating. A luncheon will follow
Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the
Spalding Township Cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, her family requests that
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Flora
M. (Murray) Kregelka, 82, Powers, passed away Monday August
3, 2009 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility. She was born on March
19, 1927 to the late Jerry and Laura (Defore) Murray in Spalding.
On May 25, 1945 she married the late Raymond Kregelka in Spalding.
Amongst Flora's many past times, her favorite was spending time
with her family, especially her grand children and great-grandchildren.
Flora is survived by five children: Clarence (Sandra) Kregelka,
Roger (Wendy) Kregelka, Donna (Raymond) Viau, Kathy (Thomas) Hull
and Gerald (Debra) Kregelka, twenty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years,
five brothers: Romeo, Rosair, Henry, Joseph and Francis Murray,
four sisters: Zoe Gagne, Alma Gagne, Delia DePatie and Anna Clairmont.
Friends may call from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. (CST) Thursday August 6,
2009 at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated following the visitation on Thursday at
the church with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating. A luncheon will
follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place
in the Spalding Township Cemetery. The Allo Funeral Homes of Escanaba
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Joseph
"Joe" Patrick Miron, 31, San Antonio, TX, formerly
of Flat Rock and Bark River, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009
at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in Escanaba
on May 12, 1978, the youngest son of the late Rodger and Barbara
(Donovan) Miron.
Joe entered
the United States Army in July 2003, serving time in Iraq and Kuwait
before being honorably discharged in July 2007. During his service
to his country, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the
Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Army Good Conduct Medal,
as well as several additional medals and service ribbons. He was
currently employed as an auditor for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission in San Antonio, Texas.
Joe is survived
by three brothers: Kevin (Michelle) Miron, Michael Miron and Christopher
(Jennie) Miron, all of Bark River; two sisters: Kathy Miron, Escanaba
and Ann King, Flat Rock; four nephews: John, Kent, Ty and Devin,
five nieces, Jennifer, Lori, Melissa, Shannon and Brooke, as well
as many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Friends may
call from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday July 17, 2009 at Allo Funeral
Home in Escanaba with Delta County Veterans Council Rites at 4:30
p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following visitation
at 6:00 p.m. on Friday at Holy Family Church in Flat Rock with Fr.
Jose Maramattam officiating. A luncheon will follow Mass in the
church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Gardens of
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Joanne
B. Berro, 76, Escanaba, passed away Friday July 10, 2009
at her home unexpectedly. She was born on March 12, 1933 to the
late Walter and Agnes (Michaud) Casey Sr. in Wells, MI. On June
23, 1956 she married William "Bill" Berro at St. Anthony's
Church in Wells.
Joanne enjoyed
traveling, especially visiting her daughter in Minnesota. She also
enjoyed her flowers out in her yard. Above all, she loved going
to her grandchildren's different events and spending time with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joanne is
survived by her husband of 53 years, two daughters: Mary Berro of
Escanaba and Karen Berro of Minnesota, two brothers: Walter (Pat)
Casey Jr. and Lawrence (Marlene) Casey, two grandchildren: Willy
Gilbert and Crystal VanElsacker, two great-grandchildren: Sadie
and Tyler Gilbert, one aunt: Eva Nelson as well as many nieces and
nephews.
Her parents
preceded her in death.
Friends may
call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday July 16, 2009 at Allo Funeral
Home in Escanaba with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday July
13, 2009 at St. Anne's Parish with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating.
A luncheon will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial
will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. The Allo Funeral Home
of Escanaba is assisting the Berro family.
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Barbara
A. Wills, 65 of 228 N. 20th St., Escanaba, went home to
be with the Lord on Wednesday June 24, 2009 at her home. She was
born May 23, 1944 to the late Fred and Adele (Carey) Plouff in Escanaba.
Barb is survived
by her three children: Lisa Wills, Scott Wills and Fred Wills, two
brothers: Henry (Linda) Plouff and David (Suzan) Plouff, three grandchildren
which were her pride and joy: Gregory, Faith and Rachael.
She was preceded
in death by her parents and a grandson: Daniel.
Friends may
call from 12:00 (noon) to 1:30 p.m. Monday June 29, 2009 at Allo
Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service will be celebrated following
visitation at 1:30 p.m. on Monday at Allo Funeral Home with Fr.
Eric Olson officiating. A committal service will be held in the
Ford River West Cemetery after the funeral and a luncheon will follow
burial services in the St. Joseph and St. Patrick's Parish hall. |
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Arthur
G. Pilon, 87, Escanaba, passed away Wednesday morning May
20, 2009 at Bishop Noa Home. He was born on November 6, 1921 to
the late Gilbert and Dolly (Clouse) Pilon in Wells. Art married
the late Lois C. Anderson in 1944 in Salina, Kansas.
He was a member of many service organizations and volunteered much
of his time throughout his life. Art served his county in the U.S.
Army during WWII in the 702nd Tank Battalion and saw action in the
European Theatre. Amongst his many interests were, hunting, fishing
and always enjoyed playing cards with his buddies. Above all, he
loved spending time with his family.
Arthur is survived by two children: James (fiancé Nancy Williams)
Pilon and Mary Oflaherty, three sisters: Betty (Tom) Carmody, Carol
(Edward) Terres and Nancy (David) Gorski, three grandchildren: Barbara,
James and Scott as well as nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister: Marcella
Lancour and an infant sister: Frances Pilon.
Friends may call from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 23, 2009 at
Allo Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Delta County Veterans Council
conducting military rites at 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated following visitation on Saturday at 12:00 (noon)
at St. Thomas the Apostle Church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating.
A luncheon will follow Mass in the church fellowship hall. Burial
will take place in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. |
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Lester
"Kac" P. J. Pepin, 91, Escanaba, passed away
Tuesday May 26, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital with his loving
wife at his side. He was born April 18, 1918 to the late Joseph
and Edna (Dubord) Pepin in Escanaba. On September 15, 1951 he married
the former Della Marenger at St. Thomas Parish in Escanaba.
Kac worked
as a welder for Harnischfeger were he retired after 37 years. He
was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go hunting and fishing.
Kac is survived
by his wife of 57 years, two children: Sandy (Ken) Hanson and Barbara
(Robert) Hughes, one brother: Francis Pepin, three sisters: Rita
Shannon, Theresa (Harold) Rathfoot and Sr. Lorraine Pepin, three
grandchildren: Karen, Kirk and Thomas, three great-grandchildren:
Evan, Jaiden and Annabelle as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded
in death by his parents and six brothers: Hank, Victor, Raymond,
Wilford, Donald and Leonard Pepin.
Friends may
call from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 30, 2009 at Allo Funeral
Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
following visitation on Saturday at 12:00 (noon) at St. Thomas the
Apostle Church with Fr. Rick Courier officiating. A luncheon will
follow Mass in the church fellowship hall and burial will take place
in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be directed to the American Cancer Association
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Lorraine
Marie Ethier, 86, Escanaba, passed away Saturday May 23,
2009 at the Bishop Noa Home with her loving family by her side.
She was born June 12, 1922 to the late Louis and Margaret (Trudeau)
Hart in Escanaba. On June 9, 1951 she married the late Raymond Ethier
at St. Anne's Parish in Escanaba.
Lorraine enjoyed
camping, spending time at her family's cottage in Isabella, flower
gardening, traveling with the "golden girls" and the camaraderie
with her monthly card club, but most important to her was spending
time with her grandchildren whom she was very devoted too and being
around her Miniature Schnauzer dog. She was also a member of St.
Anne's Parish.
She is survived
by two children: Mary (Jim) Harrington of Ford River and Gary (Linda)
Ethier of Escanaba and three grandchildren: Chris and Jessica Ethier
and Nick Harrington.
Lorraine was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one grandson:
Jerame Harrington.
Friends may
call from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday May 27, 2009 at Allo Funeral
Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate Lorraine Ethier's
life will follow visitation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Allo Funeral
Home with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. Burial will take place
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Blanche
M. Chenier, 86, Flat Rock, passed away Sunday May 24, 2009
at Bishop Noa Home. She was born on December 11, 1922 to the late
Calixte and Clara (Charboneau) Charlebois in Flat Rock. On December
27, 1939 she married the late Gerald Chenier at St. Anne's Parish
in Escanaba.
Blanche is
survived by seven children: Beverly MacGillis of Gladstone, Gloria
(Patrick) Julien of Gladstone, Judy Chenier of Gladstone, Duaine
(Virginia) Chenier of Rapid River, Dennis (Brenda) Chenier of Dayton,
Ohio, David (Joanne) Chenier of Flat Rock and Rodney Chenier of
Escanaba, seventeen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded
in death by her parents, her husband, a grandson: Brien Julien in
1983 and a brother: William Charlebois.
Friends may
call from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday May 29, 2009 at Allo Funeral
Home in Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
following visitation at 6:00 p.m. on Friday at St. Anne's Parish
with Fr. Francis DeGroot officiating. A luncheon will follow Mass
in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place in the Flat
Rock Cemetery. |
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