Remembering those whom the Lord has called.
ROSEMARY SHULSTAD, 93, of Baraga passed away suddenly Thursday, December 13, 2007 at home. She was born in Baraga, MI. on May 22, 1914 the daughter of the late Peter A. and Rosalie (Robillard) Magnant. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1931. RoseMary married Herbert Shulstad at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, MI. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was employed by the public school system as a secretary until her retirement. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, Lady Foresters, Order of St. Francis, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and a former Altar Society member. RoseMary enjoyed playing cards, going to Bingo, sewing, knitting, and crocheting, and reading. She was an avid sports fan, particularly basketball and the Pistons. She was also active in church activities.
Mrs. Shulstad is survived by her loving daughters, Pauline (Al) Goodreau of Baraga and Kathleen (Robert) Acton of Howell, MI., 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, and sister, Jeanne Lambert of Crandon, WI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosalie Waara, brothers, Peter, Edward, and John, and sisters, Cecilia, Pauline, and Kathleen.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on December 17, 2007, with Father George Maki, celebrant and Father Thomas Schmied, con-celebrant. Interment in the Baraga Cemetery.
Mary “Sis” Kayramo, age 75, of L’Anse passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at her home.
She was born April 21, 1932 in Ahmeek, Michigan, daughter to the late Joseph and Leona (Dompier) Schutte. Mary grew up in Baraga and graduated from Baraga High School in 1950. She attended Northern Michigan University where she received her LPN. Mary married William Kayramo in 1953 at St. Ann’s in Baraga. She worked as an LPN at Winkler Nursing Home for over 35 years.
Mary was a member of St. Ann’s Church and the American Legion Post 444 Auxiliary in Baraga. She enjoyed playing cards, loved old movies, and liked the sauna. She was a caregiver and a volunteer. Mary was very caring toward her family and loved to feed them; she had unconditional love for them.
Surviving are her son William (Sharri) Kayramo of Herman; son-in-law Paul Tesanovich of Herman; sister Carol (Fred) Ojala of Baraga; sisters-in-law Anne Schutte of Baraga and Helen Anderson of L’Anse; seven grandchildren, Sean Clements, Jalena and Vance Tesanovich, Tara, Tanya, Joseph, and Emily Kayramo; great grandson Easton Clements; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Preceded in death are her husband William; daughter Julia Tesanovich on March 25, 2007; and brother James Schutte.
A funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on December 15, 2007. Fr. Augustin George officiated. Spring burial in the Baraga Cemetery.
Laura Genevieve Zeits, 91, of Baraga, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing unit where she had been a resident for the past 3 years.
Mrs. Zeits was born in Lake Leelanau, Michigan on July 21, 1916, the daughter of Simon and Isabelle (Plamondon) Hahnenberg. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Lake Leelanau and attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI. She married Frank Zeits on December 2, 1939. She was employed at the Leland Courthouse in the early years, and after relocating to the Detroit area also worked as an inspector at the bomber plant in Ypsilanti, MI, as a nurse aide, and in the finance department at Wayne County General Hospital. Laura and her family moved to Baraga in 1967. She was employed as a bookkeeping clerk for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Baraga until her retirement in 1979 and spent her remaining years at home lovingly caring for her family. Laura’s wonderful “green thumb” and her musical piano playing talents were always enjoyed by her family, friends and residents and staff of BCMH SNU.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Frank, children Joyce (Larry) Doele of Saline, MI, Alan of Tucson, AZ, Linda (Daniel) Gilevich of Wayne, MI, Faye (Ray) Lozier of Baraga, and Frank (Nikki) of Champion, MI; siblings Cecelia Bussey of Dearborn, MI, Willard Hahnenberg of Paw Paw, MI and Rose Marie Schramski of Suttons Bay, MI, ten grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Isabelle Hahnenberg, brothers Frederick, Loren, and Edward, and sister Rita Egeler.
A memorial mass was celebrated on Monday, November 12, 2007. Fr. George Maki officiated.
JESSE JAMES JAUKKURI, age 23, of Baraga, died Thursday evening October 4, 2007 following a boating accident on the Portage Canal in Houghton, MI. He was born in L’Anse, MI. on April 10, 1984 the son of Peter and Jo-Ann (Lamson) Jaukkuri. Jesse graduated from Baraga High School in 2002. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Jesse enjoyed playing video games, doing artistic drawing, and singing. He prided himself in using “correct” English. Jesse was a friend to all that knew him.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Jo-Ann Jaukkuri of Baraga, and Peter Jaukkuri of Baraga, brothers Peter Jr., and Joseph, sisters, Danielle, Elizabeth, and Vikki, grandmother, Marge Giddings of Baraga, niece, Breonna and nephew, Jordin. Numerous cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gary “Poncho” Giddings, paternal grandparents, Paul and Melvina Jaukkuri, and his great grandmother, Marie Kemppainen.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated October 13, 2007, with Father George Maki, Celebrant. Interment took place in the Assinins Cemetery.
Margaret M. Archambeau, age 91 formerly of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, at the Bishop Noa Home for Senior Citizens in Escanaba, MI where she has been residing since 1998.
She was born October 10, 1915, in Baraga, MI daughter to the late George and Anna (Butala) Ellenich. Margaret attended school in Baraga. She married Leo Archambeau on May 2, 1933, in Baraga. Margaret had various jobs in the community. Margaret enjoyed playing cards, baking, cooking, and loved her grandchildren.
She was a very active member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the Catholic Lady Foresters and served as St. Ann’s Sacristan for many years.
Surviving are her sons James (Patricia) Archambeau of Wells, MI, Russell (Donna) Archambeau of Gladstone, MI; daughters Mary (George) Skuggen of Avon Lake, OH, Betty Jean (Russell) Barger of White Pine, MI, Ann (Kermit) Larson of Gladstone; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death are her husband Leo in 1997; grandsons James and Robert Archambeau; sisters Rose Clisch and Angeline Wadaga; and six brothers.
A mass of Christian Burial was held on August 31, 2007, Fr. Tom Schmeid officiated. Burial in the Baraga Cemetery.
Helen Tangen, 81, of Baraga, died Saturday, June 16, 2007, at her home.
She was born February 12, 1926, in Baraga, daughter of the late Nicholas C. and Marie (Ricken) Lindemann. Helen graduated from Baraga High School in 1944.
She married Bernard Tangen on November 23, 1946 in Assinins.
Helen was co-founder of Tangen Incorporated of Baraga and served as the bookkeeper for 22 years.
She was a member of St. Ann’s Parish.
Surviving are her sons, Sherman Tangen of Baraga, and Bradley of Chippewa Falls, Wis.; sisters, Ruth (Ernest) Gryka of Royal Oak, Mich., Elsie Byrne of Baraga; brother, Nicholas (JoDean) Lindemann of Baraga; sister-in-law, Helen Lindemann of Detroit; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Bernard, on February 4, 1997; and brother Joseph Lindemann.
A private committal service was held on Monday, June 18, at the Assinins Cemetery. Fr. George Maki officiated.
Mary Catherine Koskinen, 92, of Baraga, died Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2007, with her family by her side, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit.
She was born January 6, 1915, in Hancock, MI, a daughter of the late Richard A. & Gertrude (Ongie) Cote and had been a lifelong area resident. Mary was a 1932 Baraga High School graduate.
On January 9, 1943 she married Onnie K. Koskinen in Baraga and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1992.
She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga, St. Ann’s Altar Society, 3rd Order of St. Francis, the Lady Forester’s, American Legion Post #444 Auxiliary and the L’Anse Golf Club.
Catherine’s favorite room in her home was her kitchen. She loved to cook for her family and neighbors. Those who visited her always left her home well fed.
Catherine is survived by a daughter, Mary Kay (Tom) Clisch; sons, Jim (Lucille) Koskinen, Michael (Blanche) Koskinen of Baraga, Pat (Mary) Koskinen of Iron Mountain and Robert (Sally) Koskinen of Baraga; grandchildren, Sue Skytta, Shellie Usitalo, TJ Clisch, Stacey Clisch, Jimmer Koskinen, Julie Ruotsala, John, Mike, Craig, Kim, Jason, Carey, Mark, Scott & Gary Koskinen; 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Cote and a sister, Helen Cote.
Visitation Friday, January 12, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse. A parish prayer service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 11 a.m. in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga with Rev. Augustin George and Rev. Norman Clisch concelebrating. Visitation one hour prior to the mass in the church. Interment in the Baraga Cemetery in the spring.
CARL E. MANSFELDT, 92, of Baraga, MI. passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. He was born in Ringle, WI. on January 20, 1914 son of the late Otto and Bertha (Leesom) Mansfield. Carl attended school in Baraga. He married the former Henrietta Jacek in 1945. She preceded him in death in 1948. On February 1, 1958 he married the former Rosalie Auge at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga and she preceded him in death in 1992. Carl was employed at UPPCO for 27 years, first at the Warden Station, L'Anse and then served as caretaker for UPPCO at Prickett Dam until his retirement in 1989. Carl was fondly considered to be the "Mayor" of Prickett Dame. He also operated a dairy and cattle farm until the time of his death. Carl was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga, the U.P. Trappers Association and was a charter member of the Ottawa Sportsmen's Club. He was an avid sportsman; he enjoyed beaver and muskrat trapping, hunting, and fishing.
Mr. Mansfeldt is survived by his loving children, John (Karen) Mansfeldt of Baraga, Sharon (Robert) Verbanac of Baraga, and Linda Grunwald of Searcy, AR., six grandchildren, Dana, Chris, Erick, Julia, Edwin, and Rebecca, and 10 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Henry, Lillian, Dorothy, Herman, John, and Fred.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga with Father Augustin George, celebrant. Spring interment in the Baraga Cemetery.
CECELIA MARION COOK, 86, of Baraga, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2006, at Bayside Village in L’Anse.
She was born May 12, 1920, in Escanaba, Michigan, a daughter of John H. and Florence (Badger) Roberts.
Cecelia was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga. Her leisure activities included bingo and participating in TOPS.
She is survived by three sons, John (Lillian) Messer of Baraga, Donald (Linda) Messer of Baraga and James Cook of L’Anse; three daughters, Lorraine Trisch of Troy, MI, Lucille (Harry) Renweck of Cheyenne, WY and Mary Cook of North Carolina; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Dorsky of L’Anse and Florence Deschaine of L’Anse; and numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Ike Messer and Kenneth Cook; brothers, John & Raymond Roberts; and a sister, Evelyn Asher.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 12 Noon in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Baraga with Rev. George Maki officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the mass in the church. Interment will be in Baraga Cemetery.
WILFRED A. BUNKER, 80, of Baraga, MI. passed away Monday, October 2, 2006 in Baraga, MI. He had been in ill health for several years. Wilfred was born in Oconto Falls, WI. on September 3, 1926 son of the late Amos and Dora (Dashner) Bunker. He graduated from Oconta Falls High School and worked for a short time for the Frigo Cheese Company in Lena, WI. He was a career service man in the US Army and retired with the rank of Sergeant after 20 years of service. Wilfred married the former Esther Uusitalo in Milwaukee, WI. on December 5, 1970. While in Milwaukee he was employed for General Electric as an electrical inspector in the pacemaker division until ill health forced his retirement in 1987. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga, Baraga American Legion Post 444, and was a lifetime member of the Milwaukee American Legion. Wilfred's leisure activities included gardening and fishing.
Mr. Bunker is survived by his loving wife, Esther, step children, Wesley Kaurala of Baraga and Sylvia (Daryl) Jestila of L'Anse, step grandchildren, Gail, Tim, Amy, Arnold, Kim, Cindy, and Peggy, 9 step great-grandchildren, brother, Robert Bunker of Las Vegas, NV., and sister, Carol.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, October 6, 2006 from St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga, MI. with Father George Maki, celebrant. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. Family members honored Mr. Bunker as casket bearers. Baraga County Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors.
Helen G.Cote, 92, was called to the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, September 5, 2006 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital in L’Anse.
She was born October 21, 1913, in Houghton, a daughter of the late Richard Alphonse and Gertrude (Ongie) Cote and attended St. Ignatius School in Houghton and at an early age the family moved to Baraga. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1930 at the age of 16.
The week following graduation she was employed by Baraga Lumber Company as secretary. She held the job for three years and when the general manager resigned she was promoted to that position until the company dissolved some time later. Helen was then employed as Assistant Lumber Sales Manager for Ford Motor Company in L’Anse. It was then that the manager of the Ford Plant felt she was capable of selling lumber on the road, but it was unheard of at that time that a lady perform that duty. With the permission of the Detroit office she was given three days on the road and at the end of the three days she returned with orders for approximately six million feet of lumber. That was the start of her career on the road. Ford Motor Company closed the L’Anse plant in 1955 and she was employed as General Manager of Miller Lumber Sales in L’Anse. She remained with that company until her retirement in 1985. In all of her years on the road Helen had traveled approximately 200,000 miles.
Helen was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baragaland Senior Citizens, AARP and an honorary member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association.
Helen is survived by a sister, Catherine (Onnie) Koskinen of Baraga; niece, Mary Kay (Tom) Clisch; nephews, Jim (Cele) Koskinen, Michael (Blanche) Koskinen, Pat (Mary) Koskinen and Bob (Sally) Koskinen; great nieces and nephews, Sue Skytta, Shellie Usitalo, TJ Clisch, Stacey Clisch, Jimmer Koskinen, Julie Ruotsala, John, Mike, Craig, Kim, Jason, Carey, Mark, Scott and Gary Koskinen; and 23 great-great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 12 Noon in St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Rev. George Maki officiating. Visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass in the church. Interment will be in Baraga Cemetery.
ALICE L. TANGEN, 75, of Baraga, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening April 25, 2006 at Portage Health System in Hancock. She was born in L’Anse, MI. on February 26, 1931 daughter of the late J. Oliver and Nettie (Bye) Paquette. Alice graduated from L’Anse High School in 1949. On September 1, 1951, she married Elmer Kinnunen in Chicago. Alice and Elmer resided in Chicago for several years, then came home to Baraga to raise their family. Elmer passed away suddenly on December 26, 1966 in L’Anse. Alice raised their six children with the support of family and friends. On November 8, 1969, G. Henry Tangen married Alice and soon became parents of a new son, Bruce. Alice was very active in the community, serving on the Altar Society at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. She was a Lady of the Alter, responsible for the flowers and the altar linens. Alice also taught Catechism for the church. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was happiest when she had a houseful of company to attend to. Alice also enjoyed growing flowers and sharing beauty of nature with her great grandchildren. She played cards with her Pinochle Club for many years. Alice also liked to work cross word puzzles and to crochet mittens for her many grandchildren.
Mrs. Tangen is survived by her loving husband, Henry, children, Christine Downes of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Richard E. (Stephanie Free) Kinnunen, of Frisco, Texas; Timothy J. (Jane Kovala) Kinnunen, of Watton, MI; Thomas R. (Janet Miller-Marshall) Kinnunen; Laurel K Kinnunen of Baraga, MI.; Linda M (Steve) Wood, of Eagle River, WI., Bruce A. (Theresa Seymour) Tangen of Alston, MI.; her siblings Leroy F. Paquette, of Merrill, WI.; Virginia M. (Bernard) Penokie, of L’Anse, MI.; Patricia A. (Dennis) Lane, of L’Anse, MI.; twelve grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren’ and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Kenneth A. Paquette, Ralph O. Paquette, John M. Paquette, and Beatrice M. Sundquist.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on April 29, 2006 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Father George Maki, celebrant. The family received friends at the church before the Mass. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery.
Elizabeth Rosemond (Jarvey) Bellaire, 75, of Baraga, died Monday afternoon, May 8, 2006, at her home, following a long fight with cancer.
She was born February 3, 1931, in L’Anse, a daughter of Charles and Delia (Martell) Jarvey and was a 1949 L’Anse High School graduate.
Elizabeth married Richard Jerome Bellaire on February 14, 1953.
She is survived by eight children, Joe Bellaire of Baraga, Margaret (Luis) Bonilla of Salinas, CA, Donna (Hondo) Avalos of Baraga, Ray (Roxann) Bellaire of Baraga, Patricia (Dave) Delisle of L’Anse, Charles (Sharon) Bellaire of Peyton, CO, Cheryl (Jerry) Armstrong of Salinas, CA and Norma (John) Domitrovich of Baraga; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a borther, Carol Jarvey of Escanaba; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; son, Lawrence; and 4 brothers, Bud, Howard, Joe and Dave Jarvey.
Visitation was held May 11, 2006 in St. Ann’s Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at noon with Rev. George Maki officiating. Interment in the Baraga Cemetery.
Joseph H. "Joe" Ross, 80, former Baraga Village Superintendent, of Baraga, MI, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2006 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Baraga, MI, on September 3, 1925 son of the late Francis and Celia (Groshe) Ross. A lifetime county resident, Joe graduated from Baraga High School in 1943. He entered the US Army in December 1943. Joe served during the Rhineland Central Europe Champaign. He received several field decorations including two Bronze Battle Star Medals and the Bronze Star Medal.
Following his discharge from the service, Joe worked as a truck driver for Pettibone and was employed for a time at Celotex. In 1968 he was hired as the Baraga Village Superintendent, a position he held until his retirement in 1987.
Joe married the former Joan Meyer in Utica, MI, on September 4, 1970. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga and the Baraga American Legion Post 444. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman, and did independent logging for a time. He was skilled at making furniture and enjoyed collecting maple syrup.
Mr. Ross is survived by his loving wife, Joan, children, David (Barbara) Ross of Gladstone, Joseph F. (Renee) Ross of Painsdale, Tom Macke of Baraga, Shirley Ross of Colorado, Nancy (John) Ross of Rhode Island, and Janet (Bruce) Ross of Baraga, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his son, his wives Shirley Selden and Pauline Kinnunen, and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service for Mr. Ross at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse with Father George Maki officiating. Spring interment in the Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel on Thursday from 10 am until time of the service. Baraga County Area Veterans under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 will conduct military honors at 11 a.m. The family invites friends to join them for fellowship and luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post 444 following the services.
JAMES D. "JIM" TEMBREULL, 64, of Baraga, MI. passed away Monday, February 6, 2006 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. He was born in L'Anse, MI. on August 15, 1941 son of the late Raymund and Helen (Ross) Tembreull. Jim graduated from L'Anse High School. He married the former Janet Bennink on June 15, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L'Anse. Jim worked as a pipe fitter and truck driver until illness forced his retirement. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Jim loved spending time in the woods and enjoyed hunting, fishing, repairing machinery, making tools and gadgets out of metal, and reading. He had a particular interest in history. Jim was a people person and enjoyed discussions during coffee klatches, and visits with his friends, family and grandchildren.
Mr. Tembreull is survived by his loving wife, Janet, children, Joseph of L'Anse, Paul of Pelkie, Edward (Christy) of L'Anse, James (Sara) of Keweenaw Bay, Christine (Tim) Sanregret of L'Anse and Julie (Andy) Van Fleet of New Haven, MI., grandchildren, Michael, Taylene, Jennifer, Alec, Courtney, Jerry, and Autumn, brothers, Pat (Lois) of L'Anse, Bill (Marlene) of L'Anse, Dale (Cecilia) of L'Anse, Mike (Sheron) of Michigamme, and his uncle Donald (Carol) Tembreull of Freeport, MN. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Daniel, his grandson, Brendan, and several aunts and uncles.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2006 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga with Father George Maki, celebrant. Spring interment will take place in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Jim, Joe, Ed, and Paul Tembreull, Andy Van Fleet, Jack Fish, Mike Messer, and Tim Sanregret honored Jim as casket bearers.
PRISCILLA Z. TAHTINEN, 86, of Baraga, MI. passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for 5 days. She was born in Baraga, MI. on November 13, 1919 daughter of the late Mose and Exilia (Sylvester) Bellaire, Sr. Priscilla graduated from Baraga High School in 1940. She married Edwin Tahtinen in Chassell, MI. on March 30, 1940. He preceded her in death on September 1, 2002. Priscilla and her late husband owned and operated the Hillside Service on M-38 until they retired in 1989. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga and the Baraga County Community Action Board for many years.
She was an avid quilter, loved to can and make pasties.
Mrs. Tahtinen is survived by her loving children, James (Mary) Tahtinen of Tampa, FL., Gerald (Nancy) Tahtinen of Eagle River, WI., Dale (Alice) Tahtinen of Baraga, Sally (Emery) Borgen of L’Anse, and Susie (Fred) Dempster of Naperville, IL., 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sisters, June Allm of Lawton, Okalahoma, Norraine Kosturik of Auburn, Indiana, Jeannine Pelto of Baraga, and Marie Tahtinen of Troy, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister and seven brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Father Augustin George, Celebrant. Family members will serve as casket escorts. Spring interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and for 1 hour prior to the Mass at church on Thursday. A parish prayer service will be held Wednesday evening in the funeral chapel at 7 p.m. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements.
ROSE F. CLISCH, 93, of Baraga, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2005 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, L’Anse following a lengthy illness. She was born in Baraga, MI. on May 4, 1912 daughter of the late George and Anna (Butala) Ellenich. Rose attended Baraga Schools. She married David Clisch on November 11, 1933 in Assinins, MI. He preceded her in death in January 2005. Rose was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, member of the Altar Society and the Catholic Lady Foresters and served as St. Ann’s Sacristan for many years. She was faithful to her church and dearly loved her children and their families.
Mrs. Clisch is survived by her loving children, Gerald (Shirley) of Baraga, Father Norm of Iron River, MI., Paul (Helen) of Baraga, Thomas (Mary Kay) of Baraga, Roland of Baraga, Colleen (Thomas) Armstrong of Milwaukee, WI., and Lisa (James) Mantila of Ishpeming, MI., 28 grand children, 48 great-grandchildren, sister, Margaret Archambeau of Escanaba. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her son, Roger in 1998, and his wife, Shirley in 2001, a sister, and six brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Fr. Norm, celebrant and Father Augustin George with the Marquette Diocesan priests con-celebrating. Spring interment in the Baraga Cemetery.
Lester Clarence Miron, 91, of Baraga, died Sunday morning, December 4, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit in L’Anse.
He was born March 6, 1914, in Baraga, a son of the late Joseph and Alma (Anderson) Miron and has been a lifelong area resident. On September 24, 1938 he married the former Eva LaTendresse in Assinins, MI.
Lester worked as a lumberjack for several years before becoming employed as a miner with the CCI. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and Baraga Fire Department and was a former chief. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, reading, history and was an avid Democrat.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eva Miron of Baraga; sons, Jerome (Lynn) Miron of Cadillac, MI, Stephen (Lorraine) Miron of Brighton, MI, Henry (Roberta) Miron of Fenton, MI, Gregory (Phillis) Miron of Apple Valley, MN and Nicholas Miron of Pearce, AZ; daughters, Virginia Riley of Seattle, WA, Eve Erickson of Lakeville, MN, Christine (Gary) Uren of Hamilton, MT and Amy (Mark) Burris of Everett, WA; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe (Mary )Miron of Honar, MI and Roger Miron of Baraga; and a sister, Mary Frances LeClaire of Baraga. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Liisa Miron; brothers, Donald, Earl, Louis and Raymond Miron; and sisters, Rita LeClaire and Norma Ross.
Interment in the Baraga Cemetery in the spring.
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