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Zella M. Williams
NEWBERRY -- Zella M. Williams, 91, of Newberry, died Wednesday evening March 14, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette.
Born September 4, 1909 in Kentucky, daughter of the late Henry & Minnie (Atkins) Frasure, Zella moved to Newberry at an early age and was a lifelong resident. A devoted housewife and homemaker, she owned and operated the former Golden Waters Restaurant for several years until the early 1970's. Zella also worked summers at the Camp 33 concession, provided home care to assist state hospital residents with social skills and worked at the former state hospital concession and canteen. Zella was a foster grandparent for several years and former member of the Rebekah Lodge #437. Her hobbies and interests included playing cribbage, craftwork, baking, hunting and fishing.
Besides her parents, Zella is preceded in death by her husbands Carl Stamper and Teno Williams; daughter Nelda Marks; brothers James, Lenis and Matt Frasure; one grandchild and one great- grandchild. Survivors include her three daughters Hattie (Bill) McNeal of Newberry, Crystal Mason of Marquette and Linda (David) Johnson of Ishpeming; nine grandchildren, several great- grandchildren and great- great- grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday March 17, 2001 at
1:00 pm at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor Amos Wittenmyer officiating. Spring inurnment services will take place at Forest Home Cemetery.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Agnes Carol Peterson
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA -- Agnes Carol Peterson, 74, of 35816 Brisa Dr., and former Marquette resident, died Thursday March 15, 2001 at the East Pasco Center in Zephyrhills.
Agnes was born December 9, 1926 in Marquette to Alfred and Martha Larson Frederickson and grew up in this area. She was a graduate of Graveraet High School. She and her husband lived in Lansing and Chelsea prior to moving to Michigan State Police, Ed married Dorothy Ann Cameron. He retired as a detective sergeant in 1973. Then, being too young to retire completely, he became the Chief of Security for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company for the next 20 years.
Among his many accomplishments, Ed received the 1971 Marquette County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. He was awarded several Michigan University at age 49.
Ed adored golfing and was a 36 year member of Marquette Golf and Country Club. Ed was also a member of the American Legion Post #44 and the Wisconsin Ricky battled through four heart surgeries to repair various congenital birth defects of his heart before succumbing to these conditions. He will be sadly missed by all of those who had a chance to know him.
Ricky is survived by his loving parents, Rick and Stacy Fischer; grandparents, Richard (Sharon) Fischer and Dan (Mindy) Krieg; two aunts, Laura Fischer and Sara Krieg; and uncle Dan Krieg. He will also be greatly missed by great grandparents, Syl (Jane)
Fischer, Bob (Marge) King, Daniel (Sylvia) Krieg and Clifford (Ailene) Premeau; great great grandmother, Viola Premeau; many special great aunts and uncles and numerous cousins
A memorial service will be l1:00 AM Monday, March 19, 2001 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, Appleton with Pastor Mark Weiss officiating. Friends and family will be received on Monday at the Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established to help offset the many medical expenses that were incurred.
The family would like to thank family and friends for all of the prayers and love during this very difficult time.
The families greatly appreciate all of the efforts of the surgical team and the nurses at Children's Hospital of Michigan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid gardner in his leisure time.
Mr. Jestila is survived by a son Ronald (Alyce) Jestila of Baraga, daughter Shirley (John) Dorsky of Portland, MI; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Also surviving is a sister Marian Muljo of Mohawk, MI, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was a grandson, five brothers and a sister.
Funeral services for Mr. Jestila will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 2 p.m. from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse. Pastor Michael Laakko will officiate and spring burial will take place in the Baraga Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family in the Harrington Gathering Room, located at the funeral chapel for fellowship and a luncheon. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse.
William M. "Bill" Reynolds
MARQUETTE -- William M. "Bill" Reynolds, 75, of 423 Hampton Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Saturday afternoon, March 17, 2001, at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans following a lengthy illness. He had resided at the Jacobetti Home since August 2000. He was born November 5, 1925 in Marquette, a son of the late William A. and Alvira (Baker) Reynolds, and was a 1943 graduate of the Graveraet High School. Following graduation, Bill entered the US Army, serving during World War II with the l09th General Hospital organization, attaining the rank of Corporal. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Marquette where he married Arlene A. Brisson on November 22, 1947 in St. Peter Cathedral. Bill was employed for twelve years as a mechanic with Ted Fulsher Motors. He later worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Spear and Sons Lumber Company for thirteen years and then with the TX; a sister-in-law, Jean (Ed) Hermanson of Marquette; special "Uncle", Fred Brisson of Marquette; special friends, Clarence "Buzz" Brisson and Nancy Paavola both of Marquette; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by an infant son, John Reynolds in 1950; and his infant sister, Jewel Reynolds. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 20, from 12 Noon to 2 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:30 pm Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter Cathedral with Rev. Msgr. Louis Cappo, rector, as celebrant. A reception for family and friends will follow in the cathedral hall. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Bill's escorts will be his sons, Robert and Bruce Reynolds; daughter-in-law, Kathy Reynolds; nieces, Vicki Lawrence and Janice Hermanson; and friend, Clarence "Buzz" Brisson.
Bartley Bittner
ESCANABA -- Bartley Bittner, age 81 of 1401 North 23rd Street, Escanaba, died Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2001 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born February 11, 1920 to Gustav and Clara (Hanson) Bittner, he was raised in the Ford River and Schaffer areas. On June 10, 1944, he married the former Catherine Brayak at St. George's Church in Bark River. Katie preceded him in death on January 25, 1974.
Mr. Bittner worked on the family farm and for area loggers as a young man. He later owned and operated the White Birch Tavern and Bittner's Cash Market. He retired from Bichler Gravel and Concrete and also was employed as a bus driver for the Gladstone Area Public Schools for 24 years. He previously worked for the Delta County Road Commission, Marvic Construction Company and Potvins Bar in Schaffer.
He was a member of the Holy Family Parish in Flat Rock, the Croatian Fraternal Union, Northland Associated Grocers, Teamster Local 328, and a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hyde.
Bartley enjoyed being with his family and friends. In his leisure time, he enjoyed dancing, gardening, helping and visiting others.
He is survived by: 1 son, Dennis (Sally) Bittner, Escanaba, 2 daughters, Bonnie (Charles) Crotty, Marquette, Colleen (Dan) Sullivan, Durham, Florida, 1 great grandson, Tyler Bittner, Schmidt) Mattson of Brookfield, WI, two sisters, Nina Orr of Escanaba/ Manistique and Nigella Noe of Beaver Dam, WI, and numerous nieces and nephews. Nels was also preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Mattson.
A memorial service will be conducted by Lay minister Kathleen Godec of the First Lutheran Church of Trenary on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bowerman Funeral Chapel in Munising. Interment will be next to his wife, Vienna, in the Mathias Township Cemetery in Trenary.
Vera M. Grubba
NEWBERRY -- Vera M. Grubba, 85, of Newberry, died at the Luce County Annex on Sunday, March 18, 2001.
Born on April 22, 1915 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late John & Florence (Williams) Black, She graduated from Clio High School. She married Arthur Grubba in Detroit on September 25, 1937. He preceded her in on May 24, 1978. Vera was employed as a Dietary Aide for Helen Newberry Joy Hospital until her retirement in April of 1978. Along with her husband, Vera is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Rita Grubba, and a sister June Nadjkovic.
Vera is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Robert "Bud" (Gloria) Grubba, of Newberry and daughters and sons-in-law M. "Fran" (Robert) Edwards, and Dottie (Paul) Kopera, all of Newberry, and Kathy (Dennis) Williams of McMillan. 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren with 2 more expected soon, and a 1/2 sister the former Esther Martin of Lake Orion.
Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Thursday, March 22, 2001 from 3 pm - 6pm. Services will be at the Beaulieu Funeral Home on Thursday March 22, 2001 at 6pm. Spring interment will occur in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry.
Beaulieu Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Arnold Haglund
STEPHENSON -- Arnold Haglund, age 90, of Stephenson passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2001 in Stephenson. He was born September 26, 1910 in Skandia, Michigan for a number of years. He was a member of the Stephenson United Methodist Church. He graduated from Eben High School in 1929, and later attended Agriculture School in Menominee for 2 years.
Survivors include: his wife Marion of Stephenson, 2 Sons: David (Maila) Haglund of Skandia, MI and Arnold William Haglund of Ann Arbor, MI, 1 foster son: Raymond Beyers of Armstrong Creek, WI, 3 Sisters: Mildred Brigman of Marquette, MI, Elsie (Carl) Johnston of Skandia, MI and Esther (Bill) Wisconsin, died Saturday evening, March 10, 2001, at the Luther Home. Mother of Shirley (William) Rushford, of Menominee, Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Luther Home Chapel, Marinette. Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home of Marinette, Michigan Technological University and Oakland Community College. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for the past 26 years for the C.C.I. Co. at the Empire Mine as a rotary drill operator. He enjoyed the time spent camping in the summers.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Carol Brangar of Ishpeming; a son- Kevin (Tricia) Brangar of Grand Rapids, MI; a daughter Bridget Seelen of Ishpeming; a granddaughter Kaitlyn Seelen of Ishpeming; 2 sisters- Leslie (Arthur) Tennant of Leonard, MI and Michele (Frank) Bommarito of Oxford, MI along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Kristi Brangar in 1978.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 22, 2001 at the Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lauri O. Maki and Rev. C. Bruce Ulstad to officiate.
Friends may call at the Bethel Lutheran Church from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Brangar, Terry Hintsala, Michael Sihtala, and Gordon Lehtola.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Bethel Lutheran Church memorial fund.
The Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
