Donald E. "Toly" Tolonen, Jr.

     Donald E. "Toly" Tolonen, Jr., 49, of Zeba, passed into the spirit world, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, following a "warrior’s" battle with cancer and was surrounded by his loving family.
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday in the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Assinins. Rev. George Maki officiated. Interment will be in the Pinery Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Donald's family.
     The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mr. Tolonen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Gerald I. “Jerry” Lytikainen

     Gerald I. “Jerry” Lytikainen, 67, of L'Anse, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. 
     A memorial service for Mr. Lytikainen will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Spring interment will take place on the family lot in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until time of the service. Following the service the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and refreshments in the Harrington Gathering room, located at the funeral home. 
     Mr. Lytikainen's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net  The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. 

Violet Hakola

     Violet Hakola, 78, of Baraga, died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at her home. 
     A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home with Rev. Judy Mattson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery in the spring. 
     Mrs. Hakola’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

John W. Maki

     John W. Maki, age 86 of L’Anse passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. 
     Visitation was held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home. A funeral service followed at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Following the service the Baraga County Area Veterans will perform military honors. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery in the spring.
     Mr. Maki’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com  

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Thomas C. Blair

     Thomas C. Blair, age 59, of Ishpeming, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005 at the Marquette General Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week, following a battle with cancer for the past year.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at the Bethel Baptist Church 829 Grove St. in Marquette with Pastor Brian Oberg and Pastor Hank Steede officiating. Burial with Military Honors will he held at the Ishpeming Cemetery.
     Friends may call the Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home at 400 N. Third St., Ishpeming on Thursday, Dec. 22. 2005 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be players from the L’Anse JV Girls Basketball Team.

Priscilla Z. Tahtinen

     Priscilla Z. Tahtinen, 86, of Baraga, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 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, Dec. 21, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and for one 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. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Tahtinen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Richard August Burke

     Richard August Burke, 59 of Nisula, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9 in Green Bay, after fighting a battle with cancer for a year and a half. 
     A Memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at the Cane Funeral Home Pastor Howard Neider officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Ontonagon County Veterans Association. Burial will be in the spring at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Greenland. 

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Mr. John F. Freitag

     Mr. John F. Freitag, 80 of Johannesburg died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 at Otsego Memorial Hospital. 
     Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. from St. Mary Cathedral, Rev. John McCracken officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Johannesburg. Visitation was held on Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. and at the cathedral on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. The rosary will be offered at 4 pm. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.

 John F. Knapp Sr

     John F. Knapp Sr., 70 years old passed away on Nov. 27, 2005, at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba. 
     Memorial Services were held Monday night Nov. 28, 2005 at the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse. At John’s request his ashes will be placed in Alaska.

Bonnie Mae Perry

     Bonnie Mae Perry, age 86 a longtime Imperial Heights resident, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising where she had been a resident for the past year.
     Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, Dec. 12, 2005 at Woodland United Methodist Church in Michigamme with Rev. James Fegan officiating. Burial will be at Northland Chapel Gardens.
     Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Rose F. Clisch

     Rose F. Clisch, 93, of Baraga, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit, L’Anse following a lengthy illness. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Bishop James Garland, Celebrant, Fr. Norm, and Father Augustin George, along with the Marquette Diocesan priests con-celebrating. Spring interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
     Mrs. Clisch’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

 Raymond J. Heinonen

     Raymond J. Heinonen, 91, of Baraga, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 at Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral services for Mr. Heinonen were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel with Judy Mattson officiating. Spring interment and military rites will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery.  The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. Mr. Heinonen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Donald “Ziffel” Allen

     Donald “Ziffel” Allen, 49 of Kenton, went home to his lord after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. 
     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. EST on Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at the Wandersee Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing with the Rev. David Weber officiating. Interment will be in the Kenton Cemetery.

Wednesday, December 7, 2005

George “Glen” Sands

     George “Glen” Sands, 85, of L’Anse, died Thursday morning, Dec. 1, 2005, at his home, surrounded by his family. 
     Visitation was held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home. A parish prayer service was held at 7 p.m. followed by the Baraga Area Veterans at 7:30 p.m. and Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Dec. 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church with Rev. Augustine George officiating. Visitation was held on Monday, in the church, and for one hour prior to the mass. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. 
     Mr. Sands’ grandsons served as pallbearers. 
Glen’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Lester Clarence Miron

      Lester Clarence Miron, 91, of Baraga, died Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit in L'Anse.
     Visitation was held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Baraga. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. George Maki officiating. Interment will be in the Baraga Cemetery in the spring.
     The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Lester's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Wallace Edward “Soupy” Paquette

     Wallace Edward “Soupy” Paquette, 79, of Skanee, died Sunday evening, Nov. 27, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 
     A celebration of life luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home with Rev. Augustine George to give the blessing. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. 
     Soupy’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Marlene Shirley Marie Maki Wood

     Marlene Shirley Marie Maki Wood, 70, of Longwood Manor, Maytown, PA, and formerly of Brighton, MI, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in the Lancaster Hospital, Lancaster, PA.
     Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at 4 p.m. in the Evangelical Free Church of Hershey, 300 Hilltop Road, Hershey, PA, with Pastor Gary T. Lathrop officiating. Interment will be in the Covington Cemetery, at a later date.
     In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, c/o Development Office, 4100 John R., Detroit, MI 48201.

Ilmi Helen Niemi

     Ilmi Helen Niemi, 86, of Baraga, died Friday evening, Nov. 25, 2005, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
     A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, at Jacobson Funeral Home. Pastor Judy Mattson officiated. Interment was in the Covington Cemetery.
     Ilmi's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Robert “Bob” Sohlden

     Robert “Bob” Sohlden 82, a resident of Birch Grove in Hancock passed in to eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening Nov. 23, 2005 with his family at his side. 
     Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay with the Rev. Brian Knight officiating. 
Friends may call at www.ericksoncrowley.com  Burial will be in the Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. 
     In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials may be given to Bethany Baptist Church, Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice or the American Cancer Society in Bob’s memory.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

No obituaries this week, everybody is doing fine.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Helen M. Hollon

     Helen M. Hollon, 66, of L’Anse passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. 
     Funeral services for Mrs. Hollon were held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Judy Mattson officiating. Interment will take place in the Langlade Cemetery in Langlade, WI. The family received friends on Saturday at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel from 5 p.m. until time of the service. 
     The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with arrangements. Mrs. Hollon’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Lauretta Sliger

     Lauretta Sliger, 93 of Trout Creek, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at her home. 
     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. EST on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Trout Creek with Dawn Treado officiating. Interment was in the Trout Creek Cemetery. Friends called on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. EST at the Wandersee Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing and for an hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Leonard Anthos

     Leonard Anthos, age 85, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at the Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home in Long Prairie.
     A Funeral Mass was held for Leonard on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clarissa with Father John Caskey presiding. Pallbearers were Bob Johnson, Jim Krueger, Ken Barlow and Larry Johnson. Military Honors were provided by members of the Minnesota National Guard. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Clarissa.
     Arrangements are with the Domian-Anderson Funeral Home of Eagle Bend, MN – www.domian-anderson.com 

Melvin G. “Mel” Clem

     Melvin G. “Mel” Clem, 76, of Baraga passed away Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2005 at his residence surrounded by his family. 
     Funeral services for Mr. Clem will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Father George Maki officiating. Interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse from 6 until 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services on Saturday. A military service is tentatively scheduled Friday evening, followed by a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. in the funeral chapel. 
     The family suggests memorials in Mr. Clem’s honor be directed to the American Cancer Society. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. Mr. Clem’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, November 2, 2005

Naomi J. “Tiny” Ekdahl

     Naomi J. “Tiny” Ekdahl, 81, of L’Anse, died on Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, in the company of her family in Michigamme, following a short illness. 
      Funeral services for Ekdahl were held on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Father Augustin George officiating. Interment took place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Erik, Greg, and Andrew Ekdahl, Mike Kujansuu, Matt Hiitola and Paul Haara honored her as casket escorts.
     Ekdahl’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Arlen E. Ingram

     Arlen E. Ingram, 72, died on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005.
     Ingram is survived by his wife, Kathryn; children, Sherrie (Dr. James) Setterberg, Lance (Susan) Ingram, Craig (Laura) Ingram, Dr. Todd (Susan) Ingram, Kelly (Charles) Robbins and Denise (Anthony) DiLisi. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronald and Norman Ingram. 
     Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road, Northville, MI. Scripture service is on Thursday evening, visitation on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church until time of Mass at 11 a.m.
     Memorials can be made to the Copper Country Humane Society.

John “Jack” F. Gough

     John “Jack” F. Gough of Renton, WA, died on Aug. 28, 2005, in Kent. He was 86.
     A graveside service was held on Oct. 4, 2005, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Maple Valley. Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were by Cady Cremation Services in Kent.

Edith Agnes Almli

     Edith Agnes Almli, 93, of L’Anse, died on Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A memorial service was held on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at United Lutheran Church. Rev. Scott Williams officiated. Interment will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 at 10 a.m. in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. 
     In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Baraga County Memorial Hospital and United Lutheran Church. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Almli’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Mary Idabel St. Germain

     Mary Idabel St. Germain, 102, formerly of Baraga, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005 in Odessa, TX, following a very brief illness. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at St Ann's Catholic Church, Baraga, with Father George Maki, celebrant. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. 
     St. Germain’s obituary may also be viewed at and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Barbara Ann Clisch

    Barbara Ann Clisch of DeWitt, MI, born on Sept. 19, 1932, in Baraga, died on Oct. 28, 2005, at the age of 73.  
    Funeral services have been held. The family was served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co. DeWitt Chapel, DeWitt.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Marie E. "Nannie" Sikkila

     Marie E. "Nannie" Sikkila, 74, of L'Anse, died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital where she had been a patient. 
     A memorial service for Sikkila was held on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at United Lutheran Church, L'Anse, with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Interment took place in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. www.rfsc.net 

Victory A. “Vicki” Mleko

     Victory A. “Vicki” Mleko, 61, of L’Anse and Vero Beach, FL, died on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Vero Beach, FL. 
     A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, Assinins, with Father George Maki, Celebrant. 
     The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and for one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday. A parish prayer service will be held Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the funeral chapel. Mleko’s obituary may be viewed at www.rfsc.net 

Keith Karinen

     Keith Karinen, 59, of Askel Location, died on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2005 at his home, with his family by his side, following a lengthy illness.
Visitation was held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie. In celebration of Karinen's new life, a service was held on Saturday, Oct. 22 in the church with Rev. John Autio officiating. Interment was in the Elo Cemetery.
     Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family. Karinen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

John “Jack” F. Gough

     John “Jack” F. Gough of Renton, WA, died on Aug. 28, 2005, in Kent. He was 86.
     A graveside service was held on Oct. 4, 2005, at Tahoma National Cemetery in Maple Valley. Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were by Cady Cremation Services in Kent.

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

Hugh J. Fisher

     Hugh J. Fisher, 83, of L'Anse, died suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L'Anse. 
     Funeral services for Fisher were held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse, with Pastor John Henry officiating. Interment took place in L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials in Fisher's honor may be directed to the Military Order of the Purple Heart or VFW Post 8372. Fisher's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net  

Robert William "Bill" Corgan

     Robert William "Bill" Corgan, 82, of Minneapolis, died on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005.
     A memorial mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at The Church of St. Albert the Great in Minneapolis. Interment took place at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Henry W. Anderson Mortuary assisted the family. Friends may sign Corgan's guestbook or send condolences at www.henrywanderson.com 

John Edward Borgen

     John Edward Borgen, 92, of L’Anse, died on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at the Shulstad Leisure Living Home in Baraga. 
     A memorial service for Borgen will be held on Oct. 27, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in St. Clair Shores, MI. Memorials in Borgen’s honor may be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse assisted the family with arrangements. Borgen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Louise Amans

     Louise Amans, age 84 of Milford, died on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005. Wife of the late Lloyd E. mother of Ronald (Gloria) Amans, Judith (David) Derby, Karen (David) Borlace and Robert (Deborah) Amans. Grandmother of eight and great grandmother of five. Sister of Cleo Neynabor and Richard and Robert Ingalls. 
     Funeral service was on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, Highland. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

John R. “Putz” Chartier

     John R. “Putz” Chartier, 69, of Pelkie, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at his residence following a lengthy illness. 
     A memorial service for Chartier was held on Monday, Oct. 10 , 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Judy Mattson officiating. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. 
     Memorials in Chartier's honor may be directed to Baraga County Home Care and Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with arrangements. Chartier’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Verna Mae Shelafoe-Baltes

     Verna Mae Shelafoe-Baltes, age 68, of Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of Baraga, died on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at her home. 
     Visitation was held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Assinins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at the church with Rev. Augustine George officiating. Interment was in Assinins Cemetery. 
Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family. Baltes’ obituary may be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, October 5, 2005

Dehannah Rhee Pelto

     Dehannah Rhee Pelto of Baraga, died on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, in Gaylord, MI. after being struck by a motor vehicle while walking to work. She was 22 years old. 
     Memorials in Pelto's honor may be directed to the Dehannah R. Pelto Memorial Fund, Grace Baptist College, Gaylord, MI. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Pelto’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Elsie Impi Keranen

     Elsie Impi Keranen, 93, a former Baraga resident, died at Bayside Village in L'Anse, on Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2005, where she had been a resident the past 7 ½ weeks following a nine month stay at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming.
     The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Keranen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 
 

Verna Mae Shelafoe Baltes

Verna Mae Shelafoe Baltes, age 68, of Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of Baraga, died on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse.

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Sharon M. Jarvi

     Sharon M. Jarvi, 55, of Keweenaw Bay, died unexpectedly, on Monday morning, Sept. 19, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at 3 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home with Rev. Judy Mattson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.
Jarvi's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

James F. “Jim” Vizina

     James F. “Jim” Vizina of Haines City, FL, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. He was born in Baraga July 12, 1942, the son of Lawrence and Madeline Vizina. 
      Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at St. Ann’s Church in Baraga at 11am. with interment in the Baraga Cemetery. 

Helen Amelia Tollefson Duncan

     Helen Amelia Tollefson Duncan, age 93, of Minneapolis, MN died peacefully of old age on Sept. 20, 2005, at the St. Anthony Health Care Center, St. Anthony, MN.
     A memorial service will be held at the Jacobson Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at 11 a.m. The family will receive guest one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Duncan’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

 Elsie Impi Keranen

     Elsie Impi Keranen, 93, a former Baraga resident, died at Bayside Village in L'Anse, on Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2005, where she had been a resident the past 7-1/2 weeks following a 9-month stay at the Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming.
     In accordance with Keranen's wishes, there will be no visitation and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Keranen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

George A. Tonks

     George A. Tonks, 63, of Skanee, died at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse on Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, where he had been a patient for one week. 
     Family services for Tonks will be held at a later date. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, assisted the family with. arrangements. Tonks’ obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Robert I. Pascoe

     Robert I. Pascoe, age 88 of Champion, died on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at Mather Nursing Center In Ishpeming where he resided since May 2004.
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, in Champion, with Fr. James Challancin officiating. Interment took place at Northland Chapel Gardens.
      Zhulkie Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Aloys Tober

     Aloys Tober, age 71, of Baraga died on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A private memorial service will be held for Aloys and Donald Tober. Visitation and fellowship for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. Tober's home in Baraga. 
     Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Tober's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Virginia S. Filpus

     Virginia S. Filpus, 64, a resident of Otter Lake, died at her home on Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, following a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Chassell with Fr. Larry VanDamme to officiate. Burial will be in the Askel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp, 310 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855 in memory of Virginia S. Filpus. Arrangements are being handled by Antila Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at www.antilafuneral.com

Arthur A. Stenson

     Arthur A. Stenson, age 57, of Trout Creek, died on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, at his home with his family by his side. 
     A memorial luncheon was held on Friday, Sept. 16 at the Lac Vieux Desert Bingo Hall. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. Friends may sign Stenson’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

 Phyllis Ann Olson

     Phyllis Ann Olson, 95, of L’Anse died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at Bayside Village, L’Anse, following a lengthy illness.  
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, with Father Maki as Celebrant. Family members honored her as casket bearers. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. 
    Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. Olson’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Paul Heikkinen

     Paul Heikkinen, 61, a resident of L’Anse and former Laurium resident, died on Monday morning Sept. 12, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Erickson Crowley Funeral Home in Calumet with the Rev. Allen Goodrich to officiate. Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Funeral Home on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. or at www.ericksoncrowley.com 

Marie Elfers

     Marie Elfers, 94, of Baraga, died on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6, 2005, at Bayside Village in L'Anse.
     A funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Jacobson Funeral Home with Pastor Judy Maki officiating. Interment was in the Baraga Cemetery. Elfers’ obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com  

Marie Elizabeth Kemppainen

     Marie Elizabeth Kemppainen, 94, of L’Anse, died on Saturday evening, Sept. 10, 2005, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. 
     Visitation was held at Jacobson Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, with Pastor Judy Mattson officiating. Interment was in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. 
     Kemppainen’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Dwight M. Prosser

     Dwight M. Prosser, 86, of Skanee, died on Thursday evening, Sept. 8, 2005, in the Hospice Unit at Marquette General Hospital.
     A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at L'Anse United Methodist Church with Rev. John Henry officiating. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to L'Anse United Methodist Church, UMCOR for Hurricane Katrina victims.
     Prosser's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.  Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family.

Katherine Margaret McGlue

     Katherine Margaret McGlue, 88, of Baraga, died on Thursday morning, Sept. 8, 2005, at the Shulstad Leisure Living Center in Baraga.
     A private graveside service will be held in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. McGlue's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Lori M. Bal

     Lori M. Bal, 42, of Alston, died on Saturday morning, Sept. 3, 2005, at her home, with her loved ones around her, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
     A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Baraga with Rev. Judy Mattson officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service in the church.
     Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
Bal's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Ann Marie Oakes

     Ann Marie Oakes, 37, of L'Anse, died on Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2005, at her home, following a lengthy illness. 
     Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home. The Eagles Auxiliary will conduct a prayer service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home followed by a parish prayer service. Visitation will also be held on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Rev. George Maki officiating. Interment will be in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
     Oakes’ obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Donald Tober

     Donald Tober, 72, of Baraga, died on Sunday morning, Aug. 28, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     There will be no services at this time. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Ottawa Sportsman's Club's Youth Programs at PO Box 475, Baraga, MI 49908. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Tober's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Donna M. Laundy

     Donna M. Laundy, 67, Green Bay, died at home on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. 
     A graveside service will be held in Covington on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Linquist officiating.
     Special thanks to Unity Hospice, all who cared for her at St. Vincent Hospital and Oncology, extra special thanks to Betty Lindner, a dear friend forever and Amaris, our little "angel in disguise". 

Ernest Charles Shann

     Ernest Charles Shann, age 75, of Tawas City, MI, died on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at Tendercare Nursing Facility in Tawas City. 
     Funeral services for Shann were on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, at the Buresh and Kobs Funeral Home in Tawas City with Reverend Reed Swanson officiating. Interment was in Pioneer Cemetery in Grant Township. Arrangements were by the Buresh and Kobs Funeral Home in Tawas City. 

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

June E. McKindles

     June E. McKindles, 86, of Roscommon, MI, died on Aug. 15, 2005, at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center, Roscommon.  A private funeral service has been held. McKindles is interred at Evergreen Cemetery, L’Anse. Walsh Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 

Leslie E. “Les” Tollefson

     Leslie E. “Les” Tollefson, of L'Anse and Skanee, died on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at his residence on Huron Bay following a long illness. 
     Funeral services for Tollefson was held Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse, with Judy Mattson officiating. Family members honored him as casket bearers. Interment took place in the Evergreen Cemetery, L'Anse. Baraga County Area Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors. Tollefson’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Melvin C. “Mel” Myllyla

     Melvin C. “Mel” Myllyla, 69, of Arnheim, died at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L'Anse, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, shortly after admittance. 
     Funeral services for Myllyla were held on Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, from the Tapiola Apostolic Lutheran Church with Pastor Kenneth Storm officiating. Family members honored him as casket bearers. Interment took place in the Askel Cemetery. Memorials in Myllyla's honor may be directed to Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice, Tapiola Apostolic Lutheran Church and Baraga Area Schools. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Myllyla’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Anna Celestine Owen

     Anna Celestine Owen, 86, of Pequaming, died on Tuesday morning, Aug. 16, 2005, at her home.
     Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at Jacobson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Rev. Augustine officiating. A funeral mass was also celebrated on Monday, Aug. 22 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Oak Park, MI with Fr. Paul Chateau. Interment will be in the Pequaming Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers the family would prefer Mass cards. Owen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Charlotte Edna Sattler-Pullin

     Charlotte Edna Sattler-Pullin, 92, of Skanee, died peacefully at her home, Friday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2005, following a lengthy illness.
     A graveside service was held on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. John Henry officiating. The Baraga County Area Veterans conducted military rites.
     In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider the Copper Country Humane Society. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Pullin's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Mary T. Aho

     Mary T. Aho, 88, of Baraga, died on Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Baraga. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in the church with Rev. George Maki officiating. Interment was in the Assinins Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Baraga Area Historical and Genealogy Center. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Aho's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Kathryn Liimatainen

     Kathryn Liimatainen, 97, of Aura, died on June 5, 2005, at the home of her son, Rod, in Chassell.
     A memorial service for Liimatainen will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at the Aura Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Aura Fire Hall. Her body was buried in the Aura cemetery. She asked that any memorials be given to the Aura Fire Department., PO Box 185, L’Anse, MI. 49946; or BHK Child Dev./Head Start, 700 Park Ave., Houghton, MI 49931.

Lempi Kanniainen

     Lempi Kanniainen, 90, of Covington, died on Thursday morning, Aug. 11, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital's Skilled Nursing Unit, where she had been a resident for the past year.
     A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005 at Jacobson Funeral Home in L'Anse with Rev. Leon Lindquist officiating. Interment was in the Covington Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the SNU Activity Fund at 770 N. Main St., L'Anse, MI 49946.
     Kanniainen's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Albert M. “Mike” Lucas

     Albert M. “Mike” Lucas, age 90, died on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Father George Maki, Celebrant. Interment took place in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, was entrusted with arrangements. Lucas’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net. 

Arne F. Rajala

     Arne F. Rajala, 82, of Watton, died on June 20, 2005, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
     A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at 11a.m. in the Covington Cemetery. The Baraga County Area Veterans will conduct the military rites.
     Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Rajala's obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

No obituaries this week.

Wednesday, August 3, 2005

Mildred “Millie” Julia Hietikko

     Mildred “Millie” Julia Hietikko died on July 30, 2005. She was a loving and giving Christian lady of 90 years who happily shared her faith with others. 
     Funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford, MI. Arrangements are by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Harold Eugene Shelafoe

     Harold Eugene Shelafoe, 74, of Baraga, died Wednesday morning, July 27, 2005 at Bayside Village, following a lengthy illness.
     A funeral mass was held on Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Assinins. Interment was in the Assinins Cemetery where the Baraga County Area Veterans conducted military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Shelafoe’s family.
     Jacobson Funeral Home assisted the family. Shelafoe’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Timothy J. Jurmu

     Timothy J. Jurmu, 51, of Pelkie, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, as the result of a private plane crash in Dallas, TX. 
     A memorial funeral service and celebration of his life was held Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with pastors Gene Bacon and Jerry Bishop officiating. Burial will be in the Pelkie Cemetery. 
     Jurmu’s obituary may be also viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Elma Marie Wuori

     Elma Marie Wuori, 90, of L’Anse, formerly of Elo, died Friday evening at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie with Rev. Peter Gundersen officiating.  Interment will be in the Elo Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Wuori’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

George W. Selden

     George W. Selden, 24, of Monroe, MI, formerly of L’Anse, died unexpectedly, Monday, July 18, 2005.
     Visitation was held on Thursday, July 21, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Jacobson Funeral Home and on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday in the church with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment will be in the Pinery Cemetery.
Selden’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Raymond L. Pesola

     Raymond L. Pesola, 85, of Marquette, formerly of L’Anse, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital.
     Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jacobson Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Tapiola. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. in the Elo Cemetery with the local area veterans performing the military honors.
     Pesola’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Dorothy June Schooley

     Dorothy June Schooley, age 82 of 4 Island Lake, Michigamme Township, died on Saturday, July 16, 2005, at her home.
     There will be no services. Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Robert M. Kemppainen

     Robert M. Kemppainen, 70, of L’Anse, died at his residence Saturday, July 16, 2005, following a period of declining health. 
     Funeral services for Kemppainen were held Thursday, July 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Rev. Scott Williams officiating. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. 
     Kemppainen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net  The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. 

 James Arthur “Big Thunder” Cote

     James Arthur “Big Thunder” Cote, 77, of L’Anse, died on Monday morning, July 18, 2005, at his home. 
     Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church. Local veterans will provide the military rites at 7 p.m. at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in the church with Rev. Augustine officiating. Interment will be in the Pinery Cemetery.
     The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Cote’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Jeromy Gene Norman

     Jeromy Gene Norman, 40, of Baraga, formerly of Crawfordsville, IN, died Saturday morning, July 2, 2005, at his home. 
     A memorial service was on Friday, July 8, 2005 at Jacobson Funeral Home. 
     Norman’s complete obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Gerald Eugene Stiegelmar

     Gerald Eugene Stiegelmar, 74, of Ironwood, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital. 
     A memorial service for Steigelmar was held on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at United Methodist Church, L’anse, with Pastor John Henry officiating. Interment took place in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bessemer. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, assisted the family with arrangements. Stiegelmar’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Mathilda A. Leppala

     Mathilda A. Leppala, age 84, died on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Eastwood Nursing Center, Negaunee, where she had been a resident since December, 2001.
     Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church, County Road 492, Negaunee Township. Daniel Hintsala officiated and burial will be in the Covington Cemetery. Koskey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Max E. Brown

     Max E. Brown, 81, of Sidnaw died on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming.
     Brown requested that there be no visitation or funeral services. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’anse is assisting the family. Friends may sign Brown’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Kenneth L. Kemppainen

     Kenneth L. Kemppainen, 75, of Alston, died on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Bayside Village where he had been a resident for two weeks. 
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2005, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Pastor Earl Kaurala officiating. Interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery. 
     Kemppainen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Jospeh M. Forest

     Jospeh M. Forest, 59, of Sault Ste. Marie, and former resident of Baraga, died suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at War Memorial Hospital Sault Ste. Marie. 
     A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Father George Augustin, celebrant. Casket bearers will be Mark Mettner, Larry Mettner, Mike Koskinen, Craig Mattson, Greg Fish, and Lee Wentela. Interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery.  Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.    Forrest's obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Paul M. Santti

     Paul M. Santti, 83 of Pelkie, died on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2005, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. 
     A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Grace Free Lutheran Church in pelkie with Reverand Dean Franz officiating. Interment will be in the Alston Cemetery.

Judith V. Maki

     Judith V. Maki, 73, of L’Anse, died on Sunday, afternoon, July 3, 2005, at Mather Nursing Center in Ishpeming. 
     A funeral service will be held on friday, July 8, 2005, at 11 a.m. in United Lutheran Church with Rev. Scott williams officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will be in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
     The Jacobson funeral Home is assisting the family. Maki’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Hazel Tryphina Menge

     Hazel Tryphina Menge, 97, of L’Anse, died on Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at United Methodist Church with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church. Menge’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Thomas Clark Westman

     Thomas Clark Westman, infant son of John and Jennifer (Mayo) Westman of Baraga, died on Monday, June 27, 2005, shortly after birth at Marquette General Hospital. 
     A private service will be held in the Baraga Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral home is assisting the family.

Dorothy E. Samardjic

     Dorothy E. Samardjic, 81, of L’Anse, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, July 1, 2005 at her home. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Augustine officiating. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the mass. Interment will be in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart School. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Samardjic’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfneralhome.com 

Joyce C. Cossette

     Joyce C. Cossette, age 89, of Escanaba, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2005 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba, following a brief illness. 
     A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the ALLO Funeral Homes.

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Nelda Saarinen

     A memorial service will be held for Nelda Saarinen, formerly of Watton, on July 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Covington Cemetery. A luncheon at Bethany Lutheran Church in Covington will follow the service. Friends are invited to come and visit with the family.

Olga Mattson

     Olga Mattson, 90, of Arnheim Road, Pelkie, died on Monday, June 27, 2005, at Mather Nursing Center, Ishpeming, following a short illness. 
      Funeral services for Mattson were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Judy Mattson officiating. Interment took place in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery. Mattson’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent the family at www.rfsc.net 

Arne F. Rajala

     Arne F. Rajala , 82, of Watton, died on Monday, evening, June 20, 2005, at the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
     A memorial service will be held at a later date. 
The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Rajala’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

     Esther V. King, 80, of Baraga, died on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse, shortly after admittance. 
     Funeral services for King will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Father George Maki officiating. Interment will be in the Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 
     King’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

William Edward “Teeny” Knapp

     William Edward “Teeny” Knapp, 59, of Baraga, died early Monday morning June 20, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 11 to 1 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Pinery Cemetery. 
     Knapp’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Knapp’s family.

Priscilla M. Whitty

     Priscilla M. Whitty, 58 of Baraga, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 
     Funeral services for Whitty were held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Deacon Robert Wahmhoff officiating. Interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. 
Whitty’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net  Condolences may also be sent to Laurie_fox @yahoo.com or Michelle LeRue, RR1, Box 455A, Baraga, MI. 49908.

Olga S. Erickson

     Olga S. Erickson, age 99, formerly of Keweenaw Bay, died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, in Fullerton, CA. 
     Services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell at 11 a.m. Rev. Ted Koehl will officiate. Eastern Star will conduct a service at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Internment will be at the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. 
     Friends may sign Olga’s guest book and send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Lowell E. Elmblad Sr.

     Lowell E. Elmblad Sr., age 84, of Skanee, died on Monday, June 13, 2005, at Bayside Village in L’Anse where he has been a resident for the past five years.
      The funeral service was on Wednesday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Skanee. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Judy Mattson will officiate. Burial will be in the Skanee Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. 
     Friends may sign Elmblad’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Norman McKindles

     A memorial service for Norman McKindles will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery, at 1 p.m.

Stella M. Rogers

     Stella M. Rogers, 88, of L’Anse, died on Wednesday evening June 8, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for three days. 
     Family graveside services were held on Friday, June 10, 2005 at the Evergreen Cemetery, L’Anse. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, assisted the family with arrangements. Roger’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Douglas W. “Tiny” Treadeau

     Douglas W. “Tiny” Treadeau, 73, of Ishpeming, died suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2005, at Bell Memorial Hospital, Ishpeming. 
     A funeral service for Treadeau was on Monday, June 13, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Father George Maki officiated and interment took place in the Baraga Cemetery. Treadeau’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

Edla A. Franti

     Edla A. Franti, 87, of L’Anse and formerly of Covington, died at Bayside Village, L’Anse on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral services were held on Friday, June 3, 2005, at Watton Apostolic Lutheran Church with Pastor Raynold Lepola officiating. Her nephews honored her as casket bearers. Interment took place in the Covington Cemetery. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse was entrusted with arrangements.
     Franti’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Forrest L. Pitcher

     Forrest L. Pitcher, 96, of Plymouth, MI, and formerly of Covington, died on April 30, 2005. He and his wife, Elvie, retired to Covington in the 1980’s. While they lived in this area they attended L’Anse Baptist Church.
     A funeral service for Pitcher was conducted at First Baptist Church, Plymouth, MI, on May 4. Shrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church or Yankee Air Museum. 

Ann J. Misegan

     Ann J. Misegan, 65, of Zeba, died on Saturday morning, June 4, 2005, at her residence surrounded by her family. 
     Funeral services for Misegan were on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Zeba Methodist Church with pastor John Henry officiating. Interment took place in the Pinery Cemetery, L’Anse. A prayer service was held on Monday followed by a memorial tribute presented by the KBIC Tribal Council. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Misegan’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Gladys J. Marinich

     Gladys J. Marinich, age 63 of Ishpeming Township died in her sleep on the morning of Monday, June 6, 2005, at her home. 
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2005, at Bethany Lutheran Church with Rev. Warren Geier to officiate. Inurnment will take place at Northland Chapel Gardens. The family will greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall where a luncheon will be served. Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bernice E.L. Somero

     Bernice E.L. Somero, 50, of Poor Farm Road died on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the Cheshire Medical Center of Keene, NH, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
     A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in the Apostolic Lutheran Church of New Ipswich. Burial followed in the Smithville Cemetery of New Ipswich. The Nelson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

James K. “Jim” LeClaire

     James K. “Jim” LeClaire, 68, of L’Anse, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Friday, June 3, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, with Father George Maki, Celebrant. Interment took place in Evergreen Cemetery, L’Anse. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. 
     LeClaire’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Rebecca Lynn Stenson

     Rebecca Lynn Stenson, 52, of Chicago, IL died on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
     A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
The obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Kenneth Raymond Belhumer

     Kenneth Raymond Belhumer, “Shorty“, died at home of cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the age of 68. 
     The family will be accepting visitors at 10 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2005, at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in White Pine. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Military honors and a luncheon will follow the mass. A private family burial will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Baraga Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls, MN.

Elsie E. Nurkala Ballinger

     Elsie E. Nurkala Ballinger, age 79, of Morehead, KY, died on Friday, May 12, 2005, at her residence. 
     Funeral services were conducted at Faith Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Nancy Williams-Berry officiating. Burial was in Short Creek Baptist Church Cemetery at Falmouth, KY. Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead assisted the family with arrangements.

Sylvia S. Heikkinen

     Sylvia S. Heikkinen, 88, of Arnheim, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Cypress Manor Nursing Home in Hancock. 
     Funeral services were held on Friday, May 27, 2005, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell, with Pastor Ted Koehl officiating. Burial was in Keweenaw Bay Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home of Hancock, Antila Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at www.antilafuneral.com  

Marilyn C. Dammann

     Marilyn C. Dammann, 70, died on Sunday, May 22, 2005, in Raleigh NC. 
     A celebration of Dammann’s life will be held at her house at 315 McGillan Street in Baraga on Sunday, June 26, 2005, at 2 p.m. A tribute to her will also be held at the art gallery beginning Friday, June 3 from 6-9 p.m. and continuing for the entire month. 
     In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Dammann’s honor to Superior Home Nursing and Hospice in L’Anse or the BaragaLand Friends of the Arts art gallery in Baraga.

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Edna Soli Martinson and Verner Soli

Two former Pequaming natives have died. They are the daughter and son of the late Arndt and Johanna Soli. Edna (Soli) Martinson, 87, of Marquette and Madison, WI died on March 11, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore, in 1998. She is survived by two daughters.
Verner Soli, 79, of Northville, MI died on May 16, 2005. Surviving are his wife, Janice and his five children. Both Edna and Verner are also survived by two sisters, Marie Hietala of L’Anse and Ethel Coldwell of L’Anse and two brothers Donald (Shirley) Soli of Aura and John (Carol) Gustafson of Life Lake, MI

Robert M. Bergeron

     Robert M. Bergeron, 39, of Keweenaw Bay died on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Friday, May 20, 2005, at Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, Assinins, with Father George Maki as Celebrant. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. 
     Bergerson’s obituary may also be viewed and condolonces sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Geneva Turner Phillips

     Geneva Turner Phillips, 81, of Pelkie, died on Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Bayside Village in L’Anse.
     A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 7 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Baraga. A time of fellowship will follow the service in the hall.
     Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Phillips’ obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Mary M. Barbo

     Mary M. Barbo, 75, of L’Anse died on Monday, March 21, 2005, in Carson City, NV following a lengthy illness. 
     Graveside services for Barbo will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2005, at Evergreen Cemetery, L’Anse, with Father George Maki officiating. Following the service, the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and luncheon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse is assisting the family with arrangements.

Toivo M. Johnson

     Toivo M. Johnson, age 93 of Pelkie, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Shulstad Leisure Living in Baraga. 
     The funeral service was held on Friday, May 20, 2005, at Jacobson Funeral Home. Rev. Dean Franz officiated. A luncheon and fellowship followed the service in The Sharing Room at the funeral home. Internment was in Pelkie Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. 
     Friends may sign Johnson’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Julie Niemisto Say

     Julie Niemisto Say died on Monday, May 23, 2005, in Ann Arbor.
     There will be a memorial service for family, friends, and caregivers in Ann Arbor on Wednesday evening, May 25. For more information call 231-620-4802. A celebration of her life will be scheduled for later in the summer and will be announced in this newspaper.
     In Say's remembrance, donations can be made for Adam and Nick's education to the Julie Say Fund, 1410 Barnard Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103-5926 (cards and letters can be sent to same address) or to the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528, Chicago, IL 60606-4703.

Joseph Perley Cholette

     Joseph Perley Cholette, 79, of Marquette and Aura, died on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital after a short illness.
     A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse with Rev. Nancy Kauppi officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grace Lutheran Church at 558 W. M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841. Cholette’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Virginia Wollak

     Virginia Wollak, age 82 of Pt. Charlotte, FL, died on Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Pt. Charlotte. 
     Memorial services were held in Pt. Charlotte, FL on Tuesday May 3, 2005. Internment was held in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery on May 11, 2005, with graveside services with Rev. Scott Williams officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse.

Robert Bergeron

     Robert Bergeron, 39, of Keweenaw Bay died on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse.

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Gary J. LaBeau

     Gary J. LaBeau, Sr., 55, of Baraga died on Sunday, May 8, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital shortly after admittance. 
     Funeral services for LaBeau will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Pastor Terry Langston officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2005 from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery at 3 p.m. Following the service the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and luncheon at the Ojibwa Senior Citizens Center in Baraga. 
       Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with arrangements. 
      LaBeau’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Ingrid Christine Moilanen

     Ingrid Christine Moilanen, age 50, of L’Anse, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer
     A funeral service was held on Friday, May 6, 2005, at 2 p.m. at United Lutheran Church in L’Anse with Rev. Scott Williams presiding. Interment was in the Herman Cemetery. 
     Moilanen’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Arne Hjalmar Salminen

     Arne Hjalmar Salminen, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, and formerly of Herman, died on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at The Laurels Nursing Home. 
     Friends may share a memory of Salminen by sending a condolence to his family at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com 

Signe H. Nakkula Thompson

     Signe H. Nakkula Thompson, 92, of L’Anse died on Friday, May 6, 2005, at Bayside Village following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral services for Thompson were on Monday, May 9, 2005, at United Lutheran Church, L’Anse with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Interment took place in the Aura Cemetery.
     Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, was entrusted with arrangements. Thompson’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wayne Oliver Virta

     Wayne Oliver Virta, age 79, of Kingsford, formerly of Bergland, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford.
     A memorial service was held at the Jacobs Funeral Home. Burial was in Covington Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Virta’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com 
The Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is serving the family.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005

David C. Lanctot

     David C. Lanctot, age 75 of L’Anse, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Belleville, IL after a short illness. 
     The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church with Fr. George Maki officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the funeral mass in the church fellowship hall. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. 
Friends may sign Lanctot’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com  

Father Edward J. Wenzel

     Father Edward J. Wenzel, 78, of Baraga, died at his residence on Monday, May 2, 2005. 
     A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga with Bishop James Garland, celebrant, diocesan priests as con-celebrants and Fr. Tom Schmied as homilist. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church and one hour prior to the mass at church on Friday. A parish prayer service will be held on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Assinins Cemetery. 
Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Wenzel’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Brian Lee Rock

     Brian Lee Rock, 41, formerly of Baraga, died unexpectedly at his home in Jackson, MI, following a brief illness on Saturday, April 30, 2005.
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 6 p.m. in St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Rev. George Maki officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the mass in the church. Interment will be in the Baraga Cemetery on Saturday at 11 a.m. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Rock’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Michael James Hamm

     Michael James Hamm, 31, of Little Lake, MI died suddenly Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Marquette General Hospital. 
     Funeral services for Hamm were held on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Father George Maki officiating. Interment took place in L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Baraga County Area Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors followed by a parish prayer service.
     Hamm’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Ingrid C. Moilanen

     Ingrid C. Moilanen, age 50 of L’Anse, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
     Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Jacobson Funeral Home.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Michael Hamm

     Michael Hamm, 31, of Little Lake, MI died suddenly on Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Hamm are incomplete and will be announced by the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse.

Edward M. Trewhella

     Edward M. Trewhella, age 87, formerly of Palmer and Negaunee, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Covington Rest Home where he resided for the past 36 years.
     Private family graveside services will be held at the Negaunee Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family. Friends may sign Trewhella’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Hazel E. Schultz

     Hazel E. Schultz, 88, of L’Anse, died on April 22, 2005 at Bayside Village where she has been a resident for the past five years.
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, April 25, 2005, at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Antony officiating. Interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. 
     Schultz’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Leora M. LaPlante

     Leora M. LaPlante, 95, of Baraga died on Friday, April 22, 2005 at Bayside Village following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral service for LaPlante was held on April 26, 2005 at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Father Antony officiating. Interment will take place in the Assinins Cemetery. A parish prayer service was held Monday evening. located at the funeral home. 
     LaPlante’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Mary M. Barbo

     Mary M. Barbo, age 75, of L’Anse, died on Monday, March 21, 2005, in Carson City, NV, after a long illness.
     Cremation and services were held on March 25, 2005, at Truckee Crematory in Reno, NV, according to her wishes. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in L’Anse near her brother, Joe.
Barbo will be deeply missed by her family, relatives and friends.

TomE David Dowler

     TomE David Dowler, 51, of East Flat Rock, NC, died on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Pardee Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. 
     A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 17, 2005, at Oakdale Cemetery with the Reverend Lawrence Russell of Victory Tabernacle officiating. Graveside military rites were conducted by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14. 
     Shuler Funeral Home of Hendersonville, NC, was in charge of arrangements.

Patricia A. Maloney

     Patricia A. Maloney, 63, of Ashwaubenon, WI, died on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay, WI. She 
     A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, with Father Antony officiating. Interment will take place in Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 21, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel. Reid Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Maloney’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the the family at www.rfsc.net 

Glenn Walitalo

     Glenn Walitalo, 48, of Arnheim, died early Tuesday morning at his home.
     Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m in the Jacobson Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell with Rev. Ted Koehl officiating. There will also be visitation on Friday for one hour prior to the service in the church. Interment will be in the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery.
     Walitalo’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com 

Dixie M. Brady

     Dixie M. Brady, 76 of Trout Creek, died on Monday, April 18, 2005, at her daughter’s home in Sidnaw. 
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at the Assembly of God Church in Trout Creek. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Haight Township. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service. The Wandersee Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing is assisting the family.

Shirley M. Golden

     Shirley M. Golden, 74, of L’Anse, died at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit on Thursday, April 14, 2005, following a lengthy illness. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, with Father Maki officiating. Interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. John C. Sands #3897 Ladies Auxiliary conducted a memorial service Sunday evening followed by a parish prayer service. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, was entrusted with arrangements. Golden’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Evert R. Hakala

     Evert R. Hakala, 75, a resident of the Otter Lake District died early on Wednesday morning, April 6, 2005, at DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he had been a resident patient for the past three weeks.
     Private funeral and graveside services will be held at Askel Cemetery in June of this year. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Chassell is serving the family. Relatives and friends may view Hakala’s obituary and send condolences to the immediate family at www.memorialchapel.net

Daniel G. Shelafoe

     Daniel G. Shelafoe, Sr., 55, of Gwinn, died on Wednesday afternoon, March 30, 2005, shortly after admittance to Marquette General Hospital. 
     A funeral service was held at Sawyer Free Will Baptist Church, Sawyer, on Saturday, April 2, with Rev. Greg Floars officiating. Pallbearers were Tony and Matt Shalifoe Jr, Craig Germac, R.C. Loonsfoot, James Robinson III, and James Greenleaf. Burial was in the Northland Chapel Gardens. 
     Fassbender Funeral Home served the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.fassbenderfuneralhome.com 

Elsie M. Maki

     Elsie M. Maki, age 74, of Brighton died on Monday, April 4, 2005, at Medilodge of Howell following an extended illness. 
     The family hosted a visitation on Thursday, April 7 at Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. According to her wishes, cremation followed. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, have been requested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 107 Aprill Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-1903.

Otto Peterson

     Otto Peterson, 79, of Aura, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     In keeping with his wishes there will be no services. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 
     Peterson’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

Robert R. Bennett

     Robert R. Bennett, age 87, formerly of Sidnaw, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at Iron River Care Center in Iron River.
     A funeral service was held on Monday, April 4 at Jacobson Funeral Home. Rev. John Henry officiated. Baraga Area Veterans conducted military rites at the funeral home. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse assisted the family.
     Friends may sign Bennett’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Nancy C. Adams Palmer

     Nancy C. Adams Palmer, 70 of Tucson, AZ, died on March 24, 2005, after a brief illness. 
     A memorial service for Palmer was held on April 1, 2005, at the Unity Church of Tucson.

Douglas W. Lintz

     Douglas W. Lintz, age 67, of Rochester Hills, MI died on Feb. 12, 2005, in Rochester Hills. 
     Internment will be in the Sidnaw Cemetery in the spring. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family.

Lynn Sokolik

     Lynn Sokolik, age 48, died on March 25, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by many family members and friends.
     A funeral was held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Paul, MN. Interment was in Union Cemetery. Sandberg Funeral Home assisted the family.

Mary M. Barbo

     Mary M. Barbo, age 75, of L’Anse died on Monday, March 21, 2005, in Carson City, NV, after a long illness.
     According to her wishes, cremation was held on March 25, 2005, at Truckee Crematory in Reno, NV. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in L’Anse, near her brother, Joe, at a future date.

James Robert Shannon

     James Robert Shannon, 86, of Baraga died on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. He had been a resident there for three weeks. 
     Visitation for Shannon will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005, from 11 a.m. until noon at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. At noon, area veterans, under the direction of American Legion Post 444, Baraga, will present military honors. Shannon’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net  Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, is assisting the family.

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Aurelia E. Douville

     Aurelia E. Douville, 94, of L’Anse, died on Friday, March 25, 2005, at Bayside Village, L’Anse. 
     Funeral services for Douville were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at United Lutheran Church, L’Anse, with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery, L’Anse. Memorials for Douville may be directed to Bayside Village or the United Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with arrangements. Douville’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Mae Christine Jensen

     Mae Christine Jensen, 83, of Livermore, CA, was born on April 18, 1921, and passed to her eternal home on Jan. 17, 2005, while at Gramercy Court Skilled Living Care, Sacramento, CA.
     Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Livermore, CA. Pastor Ken Mikulasek officiated, music was provided by Susan Peterson. Pallbearers were Erick Jensen, Tom Richardson, Gene Fiedorek, Frank McMahon, Larry Mongeou, and Bill McSweeney. Internment was at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery on Monday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Gustine, CA.

Arvid J. Koski

     Arvid J. Koski, 91, of Aurora, MN, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in the Skilled Nursing Facility of White Community Hospital in Aurora. 
     A service was held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo, MN. Burial with military honors was accorded by the Aurora/Hoyt Lakes Color Guard in the Rauha Cemetery in White Township.

Lynus J. “Dutch” Larch

     Lynus J. “Dutch” Larch 83 years, of Providence, RI, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at Kent County Hospital. 
     A memorial service was celebrated at Hill Funeral Home, East Greenwich. Burial with military honors were in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larch’s memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Elma Kemppainen

     Elma Kemppainen 93, of Elo, died peacefully March 16, 2005, at Bayside Village in L’Anse. 
     A May memorial service and burial are planned. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Contributions, if desired, may be made to Meals on Wheels or Hospice. Kemppainen’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook. 

Lucille L. Schultz

     Lucille L. Schultz, age 82 of L’Anse died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 20, 2005.
     The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Fr. Chacko officiated. Burial will be in the spring in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family.
Friends may sign Schultz’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Isabelle L. “Belle” Hardes

     Isabelle L. “Belle” Hardes, age 86, of L’Anse died on Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Bayside Village, L’Anse, following a lengthy illness. 
     A funeral service for Hardes was held on Friday, March 11, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Father Chacko officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Sidnaw Cemetery. 
     Hardes’ obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Anna Mae Marcotte

     Anna Mae Marcotte, age 86 of Skanee died on Sunday, March 13, 2005, at her home.
     A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in L’Anse with Rev. Chacko officiating. Friends may call at the church for one hour prior to the mass. Burial will be held in the spring in the Skanee Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Marcotte’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com

Ruth Foster Francis

     Ruth Foster Francis, 89, of Houghton, died at Portage Hospital on Thursday afternoon, March 10, 2005.
     At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Portage Lake Hospice in the name of Ruth Francis.

John Archie Hornick

     John Archie Hornick, 50, died on March 4, 2005, in Los Angeles, CA. 
     There was a prayer service on Friday, March 11 at the Church of the Hills at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. A burial service followed on Saturday, March 12, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hollygrove Children’s Home Arts Program, 800 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, www.hollygrove.org, or to A New Leash on Life Animal Rescue, 16742 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, 91321, www.newleash.org.

Elise Jean Ross Kemppainen

     Elise Jean Ross Kemppainen, 20, died as the result of an automobile accident near Ripley on Monday morning, March 7, 2005.
     A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Grace United Methodist in Houghton with Pastor Tom Anderson officiating. O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home in Hancock was in charge of the arrangements.

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Jean P. Meyer

     Jean P. Meyer, age 82 of Mendon died on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Pequaming on Aug. 12, 1922, the daughter of Thomas and Julia (Almli) Lofquist, and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1940. 
     Cremation has been conducted. An Eastern Star service was held on March 5, 2005, at Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon immediately followed by funeral services with Rev. Ward Pierce, Pastor of the Mendon and West Mendon United Methodist Churches, officiating. A private interment of her ashes will take place later in Laird Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Mendon Public Library.

Wednesday, March 2, 2005

Jean A. Maki

     Jean A. Maki, 74, formerly of Sheboygan, WI died early Saturday evening, Feb. 26, 2005, at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center where she had been a resident the past four and a half years.
     Funeral services was held on Wednesday morning March 2, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse. Pastor Judy Mattson will officiate. Burial will be in the Aura Cemetery in the spring. A memorial fund is being established in her name.
     Maki’s obituary may be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook.

William Peter Kelnhofer

     William Peter Kelnhofer died in San Diego, CA on Jan. 13, 2005, of natural causes. 
     A celebration of his life was held at the home of his long-time friends, the Marabeas', and internment will be at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetary in Pt. Loma, CA. 

Joseph D. Beauprey

     Joseph D. Beauprey, 84, of Sidnaw, died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral services for Beauprey were held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Father Chacko officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Sidnaw Cemetery. Beauprey’s obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Calvin E. Naber

     Calvin E. Naber, 76, of Grand Blanc, MI, died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at Genesys Health Park. 
     Funeral services for Naber were held on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Kirkridge Presbyterian Church, Grand Blanc, with Reverend Glenn Grant officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Sidnaw Cemetery. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, is assisting with local arrangements. 

Billy J. French

Billy J. French 81, of Trout Creek died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at the Ontonagon Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
The family and close friends are grateful to Dr. Eric Maki, Dr. Shekhani, and Dr. Braucher, the nurses and all the other staffs and administrations of both Ontonagon Memorial and Grandview Hospitals, Sonco Ambulance, Inc., good friends and neighbors, and all those who came forward to help in time of need. In response to several requests from prospective donors French’s and the family’s wishes are that, each person donate to SONCO Ambulance, Inc., Box 191, Bruce Crossing, MI 49912, or their own favorite charity.

Albert A. Niemi

     Albert A. Niemi, age 85, died on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Covington Rest Home.
     The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Jacobson Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Reinsch will officiate. Visita-tion will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Baraga County Veterans will conduct military services at 1:45 p.m. Burial will be held in the Covington Cemetery in the spring. Friends may sign Niemi’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Dagmer L. Perander

     Dagmer L. Perander, 91, formerly of Pelkie, died Monday morning, Feb. 21, 2005, at the Willow Knoll Retirement Community in Middle-town, OH. 
     A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Franz officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Pelkie Cemetery in the spring. Perander’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook.

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

William “Bill” Pyhtila, Sr.

     William “Bill” Pyhtila, Sr., 91, of L’Anse died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Covington Rest Home following a lengthy illness. 
     Funeral services for Mr. Pyhtila will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and one hour prior to the funeral service at church on Saturday. Friday evening, the Masonic Lodge 547 F & A.M. will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. in the funeral chapel. The family suggests memorials in Pyhtila’s name to be directed to United Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements.
     Pyhtila’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Jean C. Huttunen

     Jean C. Huttunen, 53, of Pelkie, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at Marquette General Hospital following a courageous fight with cancer. 
     Funeral services for Mrs. Huttunen were held on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor Scott Williams officiating. Spring interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery. The family suggests memorials in Mrs. Huttunen’s name may be directed to Omega House, Hancock, MI. Envelopes are available at the funeral chapel. Huttunen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

James P. “Jim” Gabe

     James P. “Jim” Gabe, 56, of L’Anse died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse, with Father Antony, Celebrant. Spring interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. His fellow firefighters honored him as casket escorts. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. Gabe’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Sally M. Gulan

     Sally M. Gulan, 62, of Ironwood, died on Saturday morning, Feb. 12, 2005, in her home with her family by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
      A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at noon, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, with the Rev. Darryl Pepin, celebrant. Rite of Committal was held in the St. Joseph Room at the church, with luncheon to follow immediately in the parish hall. Spring interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood. Arrangements are with the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home Inc. of Ironwood.

Ruth S. Outinen

     Ruth S. Outinen, age 86 formerly of Baraga, died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the Mather Nursing Center in Ispheming.
     The funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Pastor Judy Mattson officiated.  The Ladies of Kaleva will conducted a service at noon, and the Eastern Star  conducted a service at 12:30 p.m. Internment will be in the spring at the Mountain View Cemetery in South Range. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family.
     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Baraga or the American Cancer Society.
Friends may sign Outinen’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Franklin Burton Rasch

     Franklin Burton Rasch, 57, of Aura, died late in the evening on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at his home.
     The funeral service took place on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at 1 p.m. at United Lutheran Church with Rev. Scott Williams officiating.   Interment will be in the Aura Cemetery in the spring.
     In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may consider making a donation to the Michigamme Museum for the new Moose Capture Exhibit currently being created. Rasch’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in his guestbook.

Rev. Wilbert Johnson

     The Rev. Wilbert Johnson, former pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Baraga died at Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery, WI, on Jan. 18, 2005 at the age of 84. 
     Funeral services were held on Friday. Jan. 21, 2005, at First Lutheran Church in Amery with Rev. Marcia Lynn Pyle officiating. Interment was at the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Those wishing to send Amy their condolences, may send them to 291 N Summit Ave. Amery, WI, 54001-1134.

Mary A. “Pat” Ernst

     Mary A. “Pat” Ernst, 83 of Gaylord, died on Feb. 12, 2005, surrounded by her family, after suffering a stroke.
     A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Church in Elmira, Father John McCracken, officiating. Burial will take place at St. Thomas Cemetery. The Nelson Funeral Home, in Gaylord handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI, 49734.

Wednesday, February 9, 2005

Joseph Gorinac

     Joseph Gorinac, 98, of L’Anse died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at the Evangelical Home in Ft. Gratiot, MI. 
     Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. Burial will be at the Lakeside Cemetery.

Norman Donald McKindles, Jr.

     Norman Donald McKindles, Jr., 81, of Iron Mountain, originally of L’Anse, died at Highland Nursing Home in Iron Mountain on Feb. 6, 2005. 
     Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Fr. Daniel Zaloga offered the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park.
     Condolences may be expressed to the family of Norman McKindles, Jr. online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

William E. “Bill” Vadnais

     William E. “Bill” Vadnais, 81, of Keweenaw Bay, died on Tuesday evening Feb. 1, 2005, under the loving care of his wife Marcella and Baraga County Home Care and Hospice. 
     A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga, with Father Chacko as celebrant. Spring interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. Friday evening, Baraga County Area Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors followed by a rosary service conducted by the Knights of Columbus.  The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. 
Vadnais’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Lempi M. Gustafson

     Lempi M. Gustafson, 96, of L’Anse, died on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2005, in the Skilled Nursing Unit at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 
     A burial service will be held at Baraga Cemetery in the summer. Gustafson’s family thanks all who made her life a full and happy one. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
     Gustafson’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook.

DeAnna Lynne Davis

     DeAnna Lynne Davis, 32 of Westland, MI, died unexpectedly on Jan. 25, 2005. 
     A celebration of her life was held on Feb. 3, 2005, at St. John Neumann Church in Canton, MI. Condolences may be sent to Tim Davis, 32053 Parkwood, Westland, MI, 48186. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davis Children’s Memorial Fund, c/o Charter One Bank, 790 Penniman, Plymouth, MI 48170

Wednesday, February 2, 2005

James Supanich

     James Supanich, 71, of Shelby Township, and a summer-time resident of L’Anse, died on Jan. 26, 2005.
     Mass was celebrated at St. Therese of Lisieux, Shelby Township, MI, on Jan. 29, 2005. Burial will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery in the spring.

Karen Tollefson

     Karen Tollefson, age 48, died in Livonia, MI, on Jan. 30, 2005. 
     A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia. Interment will take place at Parkview Memorial Cemetery. 

Michael Jon Kantola

     Michael Jon Kantola, 23, of Negaunee, died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at his residence.
     The family will receive relatives and friends at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at 3 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be at 5 p.m. Thursday evening with Rev. Kevin Taylor officiating.
     Condolences may be expressed online at www.fassbenderfuneralhome.com 

Olga S. Erickson

     Olga S. Erickson, age 99, formerly of Keweenaw Bay, died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, in Fullerton, CA. 
     Services will be held this spring at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell with internment at the Keweenaw Bay Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is assisting the family.
Friends may sign Erickson’s guest book and send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

Arne W. Takalo

     Arne W. Takalo, 85, of Baraga, died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, L’Anse. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Baraga with Father Chacko, celebrant. Spring interment will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery. Baraga County area veterans under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 conducted military honors on Friday, Jan. 21 followed by a parish prayer service. 
     Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, was entrusted with funeral arrangements. Takalo’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net. 

Raymond E. McDonald

     Raymond E. McDonald, 82, of L’Anse and Harlingen, TX, died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.  
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, L’Anse with Father Chacko, celebrant. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse and for one hour prior to the Mass at church on Saturday. Baraga County Area Veterans, under the direction of the Baraga American Legion Post 444 will conduct a military service at 6:30 p.m., Friday evening followed by a rosary service at 7 p.m. conducted by the Knights of Columbus. McDonald’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

Arne M. “Mutty” Maki

     Arne M. “Mutty” Maki, 64, of L’Anse, died on Wednesday evening Jan. 19, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. 
     A visitation for Maki was held on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse. Maki’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net 

David D. Clisch

     David D. Clisch, 94, of Baraga, died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit following a lengthy illness. 
     A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Baraga. Father Norm Clisch will be the celebrant and Father Chacko will con-celebrate. Spring interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery, and his grandchildren will honor him as casket bearers. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with arrangements. Clisch’s obituary may also be viewed at and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net. 

Arlene Leaf

     Arlene Leaf, 50 of Folkston, GA, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at Baraga County Medical Center in L’Anse. 
     Private services were held. The Wandersee Funeral Home in Bruce Crossing assisted the family.

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Vieno S. Lindgren-Prost

     Vieno S. Lindgren-Prost, 72, of Baraga, died on Thursday evening, Jan. 13, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 
     A private funeral service will be held in the Jacobson Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the spring in the Pelkie Cemetery. 
     Prost’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance and sign her guestbook.

Claude H. Leinonen

     Claude H. Leinonen, 70, of Covington, died suddenly on Sunday morning, Jan. 16, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. 
     Funeral services for Leinonen were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Covington with Pastor Mark Reinsch officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in the Covington Cemetery. Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. 
     Leinonen’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Mary M. Lindemann

     Mary M. Lindemann, 85, of L’Anse died on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit following a lengthy illness. 
     A memorial service for Lindemann was held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with Father Chacko officiating. The Baraga American Legion Post 444 Auxiliary conducted a memorial service.
     Interment will take place in the Baraga Cemetery in the Spring. Lindemann’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net. 

Nelda D. (Steele) Saarinen

     Nelda D. (Steele) Saarinen of Wild Rose, WI, age 68, died on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI, after a two month effort to recover from by-pass surgery. 
     A memorial service was held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the Shepherd of The Lakes Church in Waupaca, WI, with Reverends Dean Wheeler and David Martin, officiating. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI assisted the family with arrangements.

Jacob Richard Wickstrom

     Jacob Richard Wickstrom, newborn son of Richard and Marianne (Morin) Wickstrom of L’Anse, died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Portage Health System.
     Private funeral services were held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Internment will take place in the spring in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. 

Jerome D. Morin

     Jerome D. Morin, age 86 of L’Anse, died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Westside Residential Care where he resided. 
     There will be no visitation or funeral service. Internment will take place in the spring in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse is in charge of arrangements. 

George Walter Kahkonen

George Walter Kahkonen, 83, of Warren, MI, and formerly of Westland, MI, died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, in Ferndale, MI. 
Kahkonen was born on Jan. 12, 1921, in Pelkie.  A service was conducted for Kahkonen on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Spaulding Funeral Home, Ferndale, with burial at Memphis Cemetery, Memphis, MI. 

Hanna J. Anderson

     Hanna J. Anderson, 72, of Pelkie, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2005, at Baraga County Memorial Hospital.
     A gathering in celebration of Anderson’s life will be held at the Lakeside Inn on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. 
     Anderson’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can also leave a note of remembrance in her guestbook. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

James McCart

     James McCart, 77, of Florence, WI, died on Dec. 30, 2004, at the VA Regional Medical Center in Iron Mountain, following a lengthy illness. 
     A funeral service was held on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Jacobson Funeral Home. Pastor John Henry officiated. Interment will be in the spring in the Assinins Cemetery. McCart’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in his guestbook.

John “Jack” M. Novak

     John “Jack” M. Novak, 79, of L’Anse, Michigan, died at his home, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004. 
     Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home. A parish prayer service will be recited at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Chacko celebrating. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the mass in the church. Interment will be in the Skanee Cemetery in the spring. 
     Novak’s obituary may also be viewed at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com where relatives and friends can leave a note of remembrance in his guestbook.