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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
family.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. |
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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.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send an online condolence to the
Morrison family. |
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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
memorials be made in Ann's name. |
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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
and Spalding are assisting the Kregelka family. |
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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
Rest Cemetery. |
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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
in the Holy Cross Cemetery. |
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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
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