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Robert J. Selkey
BARAGA -- Robert J. Selkey, 81, of Baraga, passed away at his home Saturday, September 1, 2001. Bob was born in Utica, MI on February 22, 1920, a son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Anderson) Selkey. He attended Utica schools and moved to Baraga. He entered the service during WWII and served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in 1943. On June 20, 1942, he married the former Gladys Anderson in Pelkie, MI. She preceded him in death on May 30, 1993. Mr. Selkey worked for CCI at the Tilden Mine, then was employed at Baraga Manufacturing Company. In 1959, Bob founded the Selkey Manufacturing Company in Baraga, producing metal fabricating parts. He remained active in the business until 1976 when his family assumed management. Bob was a founding and charter member of the L'Anse Golf Club, a member of the American Legion Baraga Post 444 and a disabled American Veteran. He helped form and was a former member of the Ottawa Sportsmen's Club and had been honored as the king of the Baraga Lumberjack Days Parade. He loved hunting, fishing, golf, snowmobiling, traveling, animals and farming. His homegrown sweet corn continues to be a local favorite. Bob's generosity to the community took many forms and included his support of the March of Dimes and interest in the youth of the area.
Bob is survived by sons John "Butch" Selkey, Anthony "Tony" (Kathleen) Selkey, adopted son John "Tinker" Anderson; daughters Melanie Elizabeth Selkey and Bethany (John) Preston, all of Baraga; grandchildren Sheryl (Ed) Janisse and T.J. Selkey, both of Baraga; great grandson Robert Janisse; step-grandchildren Michael, Tim, Debbie, Kristine and Kenneth; step-great grandchild McKenna; a sister Lorraine (William) Huber of Lower Carter West Virginia. Funeral services will be held at First Congregational Church on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. with Cecil McFarland officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 - 9:00 pm Tuesday at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
Senia A. Lidey
NEGAUNEE -- Senia A. Lidey, 93, a former owner of Wonderland Motel in Florida Location & Keasarge passed away Friday August 31, 2001 at the Eastwood Nursing Home in Negaunee, where she was a resident-patient since 1992.
The former Senia A. Kahkonen was born on July 6, 1908 in Boston Location a daughter of the late Amanda (Oikarinen) & John Kahkonen and attended the Cloverland School. She later lived in Allouez, & Big Traverse. In 1948 she moved to Michigan to the late Charles and Ida (Paso) Hietala. She attended South Range area schools and had resided in Marquette since 1928. Mrs. Thornton lived at Snowberry Heights in Marquette for 21 years and was one of its very first residents.
Signe was a licensed cosmetologist and previously owned and operated Remillard's Beauty shop on Preque Isle Avenue in Marquette. She enjoyed gardening and won several awards for her flowers. She also loved to go shopping with her daughters. More than anything else, Signe was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with them.
Survivors include two daughters, Dona (Bern) Pelto of Marquette and Terry (Robert) Davis of Palm, Beach Gardens, FL; one sister, Rose Potocki of Buena Park. CA; also four grandchildren, Steve (Wendy) Pelto and Brian Pelto, both, of Marquette, Tim Davis of Jacksonville, Michigan -Department of Civil Service. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Betty Gee Salminen whom he married on March 5, 1955. Also surviving are four sons, Joe (Judy) Salminen of Grand Ledge, Michael (Gina) Salminen of
Ypsilanti, Rev. Jon (Linda) Salminen of Pearland, Georgia; grand-daughters Carolyn, Lisa, and Ericka; great-grandsons Donald Anthony, Brandon, lan and Joseph; sister Rose Neal of
Adrian, Ml and brother Henry (Iris) Schroeder, Jr. of Lyons, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Alta (Furney) Tubbs. Neat was a lifelong resident of Limestone. She is survived by her children - Henry Beck of Baldwin, George (Sharon) Beck of Muskegon, Bonnie Koch of Limestone, Ben (Sally) Beck of Allegan, Arbutus (Dan) Miller of Fenwick, Gilbert Raymond Beck - address unknown, and Florence Marie Beck - address unknown, and also by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pastor Ted Jolls will conduct graveside services at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham, Michigan State University. He served in the Korean Conflict with the United States Army and was a member of Morley S. Oates V.F.W. #701. He retired in 1991 from the State of Michigan University. Prior to retiring she owned and operated several area businesses including the Coachlight Restaurant for 15 years, Buck's Restaurant in Ishpeming for five years and the Quartz Mountain Inn Motel for 12 years. She also owned and managed Kolhek Properties of Marquette. Ruth was a longtime member and former church council member of Messiah Lutheran Church. She was an active member of numerous community organizations and sat on the following boards: Ishpeming and Negaunee Chamber of Commerce Boards, Mather Inn Restoration Board, Negaunee Iron Town Board, Marquette County Tourism Board, Snowmobile Trails Board, NMU Olympic Training Board, Marquette County Welfare Board, Co. E.D.C. Board, O.E.D.P.Board, the Job Force Board and the Mental Health Board. In addition she was a member of the Six County Consortium, Brieting Hotel Rest Group, Marquette BPW where she was voted Woman of the Year, Marquette County Homemakers where she served as chairwoman and a longtime member of the Marquette Federated Womens Club where she served as House Chairperson for 16 years. She was awarded the Negaunee Volunteer of the Year Award, the Marquette County Tourism Life Time Achievement Award, and was given the honor of being the Parade Marshall for the Negaunee Pioneer Days Parade.
Ruth is survived by two daughters and their spouses; Faye and Dave Holmen of Muskegon and Nola and Jack McConaha of Negaunee; four grandchildren; Noel and Tim Gorges of Aurora, IL, Brian Holmen of Muskegon and Sheri VanBrocklyn of Grand Rapids and nine great grandchildren, Christina, Matt, Mike, Cory, Dustin, Madilyn, Brandon, Christopher and Brooke. She was preceded in death by her first husband Phillip Clish, her second husband Jack Kolhek, and her son Martin Clish.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, September 7, 2001 in the Messiah Lutheran Church with Rev. Nancy Amacher and Rev. Tim Bernard officiating. Burial will be in the Green Garden Cemetery, with Steve Dupras, Kimmie Petersen, Stan Wittler and Richard Reader acting as pallbearers. Visitation will be at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home from 7 to 9:00 PM on Thursday and at the church after 1:00 PM on Friday.
Memorials can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.
Dylan James Croschere
MARQUETTE -- Dylan James Croschere, expected infant son of Kristy Wilt and Ken Croschere of 777 Pioneer Road #178, Marquette, was stillborn Wednesday morning, August 29, 2001, at Marquette General Hospital. In addition to his parents, Dylan James is surivived by two sisters, Amber and Cara Croschere both at home; maternal grandparents, Donna Maki of Marquette and Jay Wilt of Detroit; paternal grandparents Ken and Debbie Croschere of Marquette; paternal great- grandmother, Irene Croschere of Marquette; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Dylan James was preceded death by a sister, Cheyene Croschere in 1996; and by his paternal great- grandfather, Leslie Croschere. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Northland Chapel Gardens.
The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family.
Thomas Lee McCollum
AUTRAIN -- Thomas Lee McCollum, age 52, of E5180 Evergreen Drive, AuTrain, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 4, 2001 in the emergency room of Marquette General Hospital. He was born March 14, 1949 in Munising to the late George and Elmira (St. Martin) McCollum. Tom graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1967. He worked at Kimberly Clark before entering the U.S. Army on February 5, 1969. He served in Korea during the Vietnam War. Following the service, he worked for Limberg Construction and Rodger's Insulation. In 1977, Tom began his own company, T.M. Trucking, which hauled wood for Cleveland Cliffs and then Shelter Bay Forest. Tom married Mary Stephens on December 11, 1982. He was a past member of the Independent Trucking Association and a member of the Timber Producers. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and four-wheeling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary McCollum of AuTrain; daughter, Chelsea Marie McCollum of AuTrain; sisters, Ann (Len) Clapp of AuTrain, Judy (Bill) Rautanen of Munising and Connie (Jeff) Moore of AuTrain; brother, Mark (Kris) McCollum of AuTrain; father and mother-in-law, George and Nancy Stephens; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Patrick Stephens.
Father Dennis L. Borca will conduct a memorial service on Friday, September 7, 2001 at the Bowerman Funeral Home at 3:00pm. Visitation with Tom's family will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service.
Violet M. Hooper
NEGAUNEE -- Violet M. Hooper, age 93, died at 8:26 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 at the Eastwood Nursing Center where she had been a patient since 1996.
Violet was born June 21, 1908 in Negaunee to Edward & Alfreda Hooper and was an honor student at Negaunee High School, graduating in 1926. She left Negaunee at the age of 19 and lived in Detroit for 10 years and Chicago for 29 years. She was employed as a secretary for the Internal Revenue Service in Chicago and retired in 1965. Following retirement she returned to Negaunee. Ms. Hooper was a member of Mitchell United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed the services provided at the Negaunee Public Library. She also enjoyed walking.
Surviving are 1 sister, Dorothy Lyon, Negaunee, a brother and sister-in-law Eldred & Aurelia Hooper of Negaunee, numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters; Lois H. Robbins & Myrtle H. Henderson.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Negaunee Cemetery. Rev. Scott Harmon, pastor of Mitchell United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by the Koskey Funeral Home.
Elsie M. Kerttu
ARNHEIM -- Elsie M. Kerttu, age 91, of Arnheim, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2001 at Portage Health System in Hancock.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 8 at 11:00am at Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service. Rev. Ted Koehl will officiate. Burial will be in the Pelkie Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.
