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Marjorie Grace "Marge" Russell
MARQUETTE -- Marjorie Grace "Marge" Russell, 78, of 1538 W. Ridge St., died March 6, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital where she had been a patient the past four days.
She was born March 25, 1922 in Wausau, WI to Torger and Ella (Johnson) Lee and had lived in this area for 50 years. For the past twenty years she was a frequent volunteer at Marquette General Hospital, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Marge is survived by two daughters: Cynthia Russell Spomer of Portland, OR and Jane Ellen Russell of Marquette, a stepdaughter Cynthia Olson of Fairfield Glade, TN, a son Michael W. Russell of Jackson, WY, a stepson James Russell of Crossville, TN, eight grandchildren: Bradley Havel, Lindsey Havel, Christopher Hauptman, Carlye Bryant, James Russell, Frank Russell, Darren Dumochel, Boden Russell, and four great grandchildren: Beau Bryant, Reid Grobar, Sarah Hauptman and Emary Dumochel. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 1983.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 9, 2001 in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Burke officiating. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the U.P. Library for the Blind, 1615 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
Patricia A. Bangren
PEKIN, IL -- Patricia A. Bangren, 71, of 1402 Camden St., died at 9:15 AM Monday, March 5, 2001 at Pekin Manor in Pekin, IL.
She was born March 30 ,1929 in Marquette, Michigan, he survives of Pekin, IL.
Surviving are: two daughters Carla L. ( and George M.) Jackson; Lauri (and Robert) Shepperd both of Pekin, IL; three grandchildren Brody Jackson of El Paso, Texas; one brother Ell Erickson of Rockford, IL; two sisters Arla Rippel of Pekin, IL; and Beverly MacNealy of Canton, Michigan. Mrs. Lammi was born on September 4, 1929 in Milwaukee. Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Church in Trenary. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to establish a scholarship in Shirley's name at The Superior Central School. Complete arrangements will be announced by the Bowerman Funeral Home.
Frederick R. Paananen
PELKIE -- Frederick R. Paananen, 90, of Pelkie, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at Bayside Village, L'Anse following a lengthy illness. Mr. Paananen was born in Allouez, MI, son of the late William and Alina (Peltonen) Paananen. Frederick attended Pinecreek School. He operated the family farm and was a lifetime resident of Pelkie. Mr. Paananen's leisure activities included hunting, fishing, and enjoyed playing cards.
Mr. Paananen is survived by a brother; Reino Paananen of Pelkie, MI; sisters, Grace (Alfred) Scarborough of Allenton, FL, Elma Yankovich of Wall, NJ, and Jean (Norman) Degen of Summerfield, FL; half-sisters; Hedy Dixon of Tucson, AZ, and Anna (Kenneth) Dixon of Houghton, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded by a brother, Waino; sisters, Esther Hermala and Olga Kotila.
Funeral services for Mr. Paananen will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001 from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse. Pastor Richard Eskola will officiate and Spring burial will take place in the Pelkie Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for fellowship and lunch in the Harrington Gathering Room located at the funeral home. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse assisted the family with arrangements.
Mildred Louise (Mutka) Bennetts
MARQUETTE -- Mildred Louise (Mutka) Bennetts, 72, of 726 W. Magnetic St., died Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at her home.
She was born September 6,1928 in Marquette to Victor and Jennie (Koskela) Mutka and was a life long resident of Marquette.
Louise graduated from John D. Pierce High School in 1946. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir for over 50 years, was an officer in Redeemer Women and President of the Esther Circle for many years. She was an accomplished seamstress and also enjoyed knitting, quilting and crocheting all through her life.
Louise was a devoted and loving wife to Roger, her husband of 50 years, who preceded her in death in January of this year. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children; daughters Jane (Don) Scherdt of Edmond, OK and Sue(Brian) Rowe of Verona, Wi, her son Ed (Celine) Bennetts of Channahon, IL, six grandchildren, 2nd Lt. Dan Scherdt, Emily Scherdt, Abby Scherdt, Amanda Rowe, Eric Rowe, and Elizabeth Bennetts. She is also survived by a niece Mary (Thomas) Shortreed and a nephew Michael (Nancy) Flesch. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Flesch.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 10, 2001 in the Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Weber officiating. There will be lunch served at the church following the service. Burial will be in Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at the church at 10:00 AM Saturday. The Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Lake Superior Hospice,1414 W. Fair Ave., Suite 104, Marquette, Ml 49855 or Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Norman M. "Babe" Norr
MARQUETTE -- Norman M. "Babe" Norr, age 90, of 17644 R.B. Road, Rock (McFarland area) and former Marquette resident, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at home following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 5, 1910 in Nestoria, MI, the son of Charles Norr and the former Clara Charlotte Johnson and was raised in the south Marquette area. He later lived and worked in Marquette. "Babe" was employed at the Empire Mine and the Cleveland Cliff Dow Co. as a chemical worker, and later for the Marquette County Road Commission. He was later employed by Marquette General Hospital as a maintenance worker until retiring in 1972 when he moved to the McFarland area.
"Babe" was an active member of the Rock Bible Chapel, and enjoyed to fish, hunt and trap. He also enjoyed sports, especially, baseball and hockey. He was known a "jack of all trades", and built his own home in McFarland.
Survivors include: His wife, the former Winifred E. Huff, whom he married November 7, 1931. 4 daughters, Charlotte (Glynn) Mumpower of Skandia, Carol Yeadon of Rock, Norma (Elden) Rivord of Cottonwood, AZ, LaVerne (Jerry) Foster of Molalla, Michigan following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Lammi was born on September 4, 1929 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Charette) Dailey. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1947 and from Northern Normal Teaching School in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Shirley married Leo Lammi on June 20, 1952. She taught school for 35 years and retired from the Rock River Schools in 1986. Shirley was a member of the Minnesota as a sales representative since 1955. Fred enjoyed his foster children, driving the Shriners parade fire truck, riding his motorcycle and making pasty dough for the Shriners pasty sales. He was an active member of the United Lutheran Church in L'Anse, L'Anse Volunteer Fire Department, Treasurer of Boy Scout Troop #216 of L'Anse, Lutheran Brotherhood Branch Board, L'Anse Masonic Lodge 547 F & AM, Francis Moore Consistory of Marquette, Ahmed Temple, Bay Shrine Club, and the community prayer breakfast group.
Preceding him in death were his parents, a son, Kenny Peter on August 2, 1971, an infant son, Peter and a brother, Ben Kinnunen.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth, son, Jim and Barbara Kinnunen of Negaunee, two daughters, Linda Kinnunen of Evanston, IL, The Rev. Bonny Kinnunen of Springfield, Michigan College of Mining and Technology, graduating in 1948 with a degree in mining engineering.
Next he worked for several years until he felt called to be a Baptist minister, so he went to and graduated from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philidelphia, PA.
Rev. DeHaas' first pastorate was in Maine, the American Bible Society, served as a chaplain at Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway, thw AARP, Marquette County Historical Society, National Association of Railroad Passengers, National Railway Historical Society and the Grange.
Rev. DeHaas was a friend, tried and true, a real true Christian who will be sorely missed by all who knew him and loved him, especially his wife.
Other survivors include an aunt, Louise DeHaas of Marquette, MI; several cousins; four step-children; 12 step-grandchildren; and six step- great grandchildren.
Kenton Michael Karmo
CENTREVILLE, VA -- Kenton Michael Karmo, 5 months old, of Centerville, VA, died March 6, 2001. Beloved son of Armah Karmo and Nicole Paquette- Karmo. Brother od Kesha Grobar, grandson of Armah Karmo and Maie Fredericks- Karmo and Michael and Lynn Paquette. Special friends Robin Borgesa dn Carol Monroe. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Robert L. Cote
MARQUETTE -- Robert L. Cote, 64, of 753 Lost Creek, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at his home.
He was born March 9, 1936 in Marquette to Robert and Marie (Viljanen) Cote. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1956. Prior to retiring he worked in the oil fields in TX, a son Robert M. Cote of San Antonio, TX. The Swanson- Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marie C. Russian
MARQUETTE -- Marie C. Russian, age 91, died on February 1, at the home ot her daugnter, Karen Smith, where she had lived for the past six years. She is survived by her son, John Louis Russian, her daughter Karen, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grand children. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Frank and two sons, Walter and Conrad, and all of her siblings. Her remains will be buried along side her son, Walter, at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, Montgomery, NC, Robert Kotel residing in Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John, was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Carriere and Josephine Kotel; and brothers, Raymond, William, and Eugene Kotel. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 14, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Peter Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm with Rev. James Roetzer as celebrant. Burial will be made in the Park Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow in Cathedral Hall.
Robert H. "Muna" Harvala
ISHPEMING -- Robert H. "Muna" Harvala, age 68 former Ishpeming resident passed away Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the Jacobetti Michigan University, retiring on August 1, 2000. Barbara's family always came first and she enjoyed especially the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors and her hobbies included yardwork, camping, and going to the casino. A devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, and friend, she is survived by: her daughters, Laura Mangum of Harvey, and Vicki Reidy of Ishpeming; two sons, Michael Kalbfleisch of Negaunee, and Bryan Kalbfleisch of Marquette; her grandchildren, Damian Mangum, Kevin Reidy, Briana Rau, Anjelica Mangum, Aaron Kalbfleisch, and Timothy Kalbfleisch; two great-grandchildren, Autumn Reidy and Kijana Dixon; her mother, Bernice Lemire of Marquette; three sisters, Sandra (Claude) Smith of Rapid River; Deanna (Robert) Soli of Negaunee; and Deborah Havel of Big Bay; three brothers, Neil (Michelle) Lemire of Gwinn; Howard Lemire Jr of Marquette; and Wayne (Patricia) Lemire of Santa Rosa, CA; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and her beloved friend, Larry Swanson of Big Bay. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, and a daughter Brenda Kalbfleisch in 1992. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, beginning at 4 pm. Funeral Services will follow at 7 pm Thursday evening in the funeral home with Rev. Guy Thoren officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow in the hall at St. Christopher Catholic Church. Inurnment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
