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Genevieve M. Kauffman
OSCODA, MI -- Genevieve M. Kauffman, age 93, of Oscoda, Michigan. Genevieve moved to the Oscoda area in 1949 from Detroit, MI. She was employed by Gilbert's Drug Store for 12 years. She was active in the local poverty program and served on the election board. Genevieve was a former member of Sacred Heart Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Six of her children served the US Armed Forces during WWII- Korea and Vietnam.
Surviving are 4 sons and a daughter; Richard Dale (DeLorse) Hansen of Oscoda, Donald (Dorothy) Hansen of Marquette, Ronald J. Hansen of Oscoda, Robert (Ann) Hansen of Oscoda and Jean M. Lee of Loudon, Michigan.
Visitation is Tuesday 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the Buresh Chapel (River Rd.) of the Buresh- Bennett Funeral Homes Inc. with a 7:30 scripture service.
Margaret M. Wallace
MICHIGAMME -- Margaret M. Wallace, age 73, of 316 W. Main St., Michigamme, passed away Sunday June 10, 2001 at the Marquette General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 11 days. She had been in ill health for the past 2 years.
Margaret was born July 31, 1927 in Michigamme to the late Louis P. and Mabel (Guidebeck) Cevigney. She was a graduate of the Michigamme High School, Class of 1943. She worked as a waitress at Salvador's and Herb and Mary's Restaurants. Margaret was a former member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church. She loved to help her husband Fran paint woodcrafts, along with playing cards. She had a special place in her heart for her cat "Shadow".
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Francis Wallace of Michigamme; 3 sons- Francis (Patty) Wallace of Marquette, Michael (Heidi) Wallace of Warsw, IN and LeRoy (Sharon) Wallace of Michigamme; a daughter Marcia (Skip) Miller of Chesterfield, MI; a brother Gert (Irene) Cevigney of Ishpeming; 6 grandchildren- Shannon, Bobbie Jo, Amy, Sarah, Jennifer and Guy Wallace; step-grandchildren John and Amy Miller and Ronda and Scott Williams; step-great grandchildren- Merisha Sanders, Kyle, Megan and Shannon Miller; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Louis Cevigney.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday June 13, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with Sister Marge Schmelzle and Sister Lois Risch to officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Michigamme.
The family will greet friends at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until the time of services on Wednesday.
Melvin "Spike" A. Perry
REPUBLIC -- Melvin "Spike" A. Perry, age 64, of 1340 Co. Rd. LLK, Republic died Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital following a 1 1/2 year battle with cancer.
Melvin was born June 8, 1937 in Republic to the late Robert & Irma (Hanninen) Perry. He started working on the railroad for LS&I at the age of 15. He moved to Chicago in 1957 working at Chicago Union Station, retiring in 1997. He was a member of I A M Local Chicago Chapter.
Spike is survived by his wife, whom he married on January 19, 1957, Georgean (Olander) Perry, a daughter Denise Leonard of Chesterton, IN, 2 sisters MaryLou (Ron) Messick of Zion, IL, Gail (Rodney) Tarvainen of Covington, 3 brothers James (Karen) Perry of Republic, Keith (Nancy) Perry of Republic and Paul (Holli) Perry of Kenosha, WI, 2 grandchildren Danielle and Nicole Leonard, several nieces, nephews & cousins. Spike was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Perry and a sister Diane Mattila.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with the Rev. Lance Roberts officiating.
Memorials can be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church of Republic.
William Thomas DeShambo, Sr.
ARNOLD -- William Thomas DeShambo, Sr., of Arnold passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon June 4, 2001 at the Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Florida, and going to rummage sales. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Clarence is survived by: his wife of 59 years, Mildred Novinger; two sons, Patrick (Marlene) Novinger of Spartanburg, SC, and Kevin (Marijo) Novinger of TX; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Richard Novinger; and a brother, Francis Novinger.
Friends may call at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey on Friday, June, 15, beginning at 4:00 pm. A Mass of-Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday evening at 7:00 pm with Rev. Guy Thoren, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America. The Fassbender Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Ross
MARQUETTE -- Frank Ross age 83, of 425 Fisher St., Marquette, died early Thursday morning, June 14, 2001 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. Mr. Ross was a former resident of Traunik area. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Canale Tonella Funeral Home.
Martha A. Meredith
ISHPEMING -- Martha A. Meredith, age 82, of Ishpeming Twp. passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2001.
Martha was born May 14, 1919 in Mass, Michigan #33.
Surviving are one step daughter, Mrs. Cleneus (Karen) Traut of 789 N. Green Bay Rd., Highland Park, New York City; a niece Marcia Gronval; a nephew Gary Mattila; brother-in-law and sister-in-law John E. Gersich and Helen Gersich; their sons and families, John G. Gersich and James A. Gersich. She was preceded in death by a brother Hugo Mattila, sister-in-law Effie Mattila and a nephew John Mattila.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday June 15, 2001 at the Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Lauri O. Maki & C. Bruce Ulstad to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home from 5 until 8 PM on Thursday, and at the Bethel Lutheran Church from 10 until 11 AM Friday.
Pallbearers will be Roy Alanen, Charles Keranen, William Kangas, Arne Seppala, Paavo Hilska, and Swante Korby.
Memorials may be directed to the Bethel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Frank Ross
MARQUETTE -- In loving memory of Frank Ross, of Marquette, formerly of Traunik, who entered eternal life early Thursday morning, June 14, 2001 surrounded by his family and friends.
Mr. Ross was born to Rudolph & Matilda Osolnik on May 1, 1918, in Forest City, Michigan.
Those wishing to make a memorial contribution might want to consider the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Activity Fund at 425 Fisher Street, Marquette, MI 49855.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to sign Mr. Ross' guest book at
Many thank you's to a very kind and dedicated staff at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans.
The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Gladys A. Burke
MUNISING -- Gladys A. Burke, age 87, of 702 Brook Street, Munising, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 11:07 p.m. at the Munising Memorial Hospital. she was born on July 14, 1913 in Hubbell, Michigan to the late Thomas and Carrie (Axford) Peters. She was raised in Hubbell and attended school in Lake Linden, but lived most of her life in the Munising area. Gladys married Thomas Joseph Burke in Calumet on May 23, 1936. They were married over 57 years before he preceded her in death on November 13, 1993. Gladys was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Munising and a homemaker.
She is survived be her daughter- Glenda "Lorrell" & John Blau of Baraboo, WI; her son- Richard "Royce" & Judith Burke of Bullhead City, AZ; 5 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; 7 great- granddaughters; 4 great- grandsons; step-sister- Elizabeth Moyle of Lake Linden; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Gladys was preceded in death by an infant son, John Lewis, a sister, Vera Adams, and two step-brothers, Richard and Robert Rowe.
Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00. A prayer servic will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Rosemarie Fahrion will conduct the funeral service from the First Presbyterian Church in Munising on Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Munising, and she will be escorted by Steven and Francis Burke, Harold Krusic, Tom Wentler, Kevin Johnson & Michael DeVries.
Salomina "Marie" Kahler
L'ANSE -- Salomina "Marie" Kahler, 87, of L'Anse passed away suddenly June 13, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Marie was born in Hancock, MI August 17, 1913 to the late Alfred an Angelina (Monticello) Lazzari. She attended the Hancock Shools. On April 14, 1934 she married Delbert Kahler in Hancock. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Kahler had been a resident of the area since 1966.
Marie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the L'Anse Art Angels, and the L'Anse VFW Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella in Hancock. Among her many interests were crafts and she was an excellent cook and baker.
Mrs. Kahler is survived by three children, Delbert (Kris) Kahler of L'Anse, Marie (Bob) Johnson of Renton, WA and Patricia (Don) Valenti of Milwaukee, WI, three brothers, Edward Lazzari of Dade City, FL, Daniel (Marian) Lazzari of L'Anse and George (Peggy) Lazzari of Chassell, MI, 9 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16 from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in L'Anse. Father Greg Heikkila will be the Celebrant adn interment will take place in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Houghton, MI. The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2001 from 6 util 8 p.m. at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse, where a parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at thr Reid Funeral Service and Chapel who assisted the family with arrangements.
