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David J. High
SAULT STE. MARIE -- David J. High, 44, of Sault Ste. Marie, died Tuesday morning October 16, 2001 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. A memorial mass will be celebrated Thursday October 25, 2001 at 10:00 am at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Naubinway with Fr. Tim Hruska officiating. Rite of Comittal will follow at the Epoufette Cemetery. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Francis E. Beaudry
HOUGHTON -- Francis E. Beaudry, 86, of Houghton was pronounced dead on arrival at Portage Hospital on Wednesday morning. He was born July 22, 1915 in Hancock and moved to Houghton at an early age and was a graduate of the Houghton High School. For the past 10 years he resided on Lahti Road. Fran was a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy. He was a life member of Rangers Post# 6165 , V.F.W. of South Range and a former member of the 15th Division Naval Reserve. Francis was employed as a brakeman for the Copper Range Railroad until his retirement.
Surviving are one daughter, Susan (Michael) Malloy of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 3 grandchildren, Brian, Lisa and Bonnie, 2 great grandaughters, 3 sisters, Eleanor Beaudry of Houghton, Helen Johnson of Milwaukee, Marcella Beaudry of Fairfield, Conn., 2 brothers, Edmund of Raven, Illinois on July 4, 1947. He then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Michigan and he preceded her in death on December 22,1981.
Mary was a foster parent for displaced children; was a "house mother" for the Theta House, was a cook and baker at Doc's Corner, worked as a house nanny for prominent business people in the Marquette area and also worked as a cook and baker at the Hotel
Northland where one of her highlights was serving meals to Otto Preminger and the cast and crew of the movie, "Anatomy of a Murder."
Mary and her late husband, Emil, owned a grocery store in Trowbridge Park for many years. She also worked at Mackinac Island and the Huron Mountain Club as a baker.
Mary and Emil spent their winters in Apache Junction, Michigan, 888-216-9744. Visitation: Mon., 7-9. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby. Memorials: to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
Clarence Manzer Yelle
SANDS, MI -- Clarence Manzer Yelle, 93, of 427 Taylor Rd., died Monday, October 22, 2001 at Bell Memorial Hospital.
He was born February 21,1908 in Sands to Ernest and Caroline (NC - Lynn Kathleen (Makinen) Barnard, 59, of Linwood, NC. She had been a patient there for two weeks after a sudden illness.
Ms. Barnard was born March 6, 1942 in Ishpeming, was a graduate of Graveraet High School in 1960, and previously resided in Marquette. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold H. and Gertrude (Ranta) Makinen, both former residents of Marquette.
She is survived by one daughter, Acissia "Cissie" (Barnard) Boutell of Linwood, NC; and one niece, Elizabeth Makinen of Bay City.
William Edward Nault
ISHPEMING -- Willian Edward Nault, 89 a lifelong Ishpeming resident passed away Sunday morning at the Mather Nursing Center. He was born August 28, 1912 in Ishpeming, the son of William and Anna (Cousineau) Nault. Mr. Nault was a graduate of Ishpeming High School, class of 1929. He married the former Anna Strom on June 2, 1938 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Ishpeming. He worked as a chemist for The Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company for 40 years, retiring in 1974. A member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, he was a member of Trout Unlimited and was one of the founding members of the Ishpeming Sportsmens Club. Mr. Nault was well known as an outdoor writer, with many of his articles being published and prided himself as being a true sportman and devoted family man.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cathy Andrews of Negaunee, 4 grandchildren Anne Andrews (Michael Mazzuchi), McLean, Virginia, Miss Julie Andrews, Marquette, Jeff Andrews, Negaunee, Mrs. Justin (Karen) Prusi, Ishpeming, 3 great grandchildren, Emma Mazzuchi, Thomas Mazzuchi, Elliot Prusi, one sister, Mrs. Richard (Rita) Pepin, Appleton, Wis., several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Anna, in 1999, 1 sister, 4 brothers, and his son-in-law, Roy Andrews, 1998.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 11 AM at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. James Challancin to officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Andrews, Justin Prusi, Paul Vimari and Donald Sundell. The Racine Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Jeanette Dobson
MESA, AZ - Jeanette Dobson, former Marquette resident, passed away on October 19, 2001 at the Otto and Edna Neely Hospice House in Gilbert, Arizona; brother, Paul Vern (Margaret) Le Maire of Broderton, Arizona.
Francis N. Garceau
MARQUETTE -- Francis N. Garceau, age 83, of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died at 8:05am on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans where he had been a patient one week.
Mr. Garceau was born May 8, 1918 in Negaunee to Fred and Selina (Ayotte) Garceau, attended Negaunee St. Paul High School and was a life long area resident. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, having served in the South Pacific. He was a carpenter and worked for various construction companies, most recently with Ron LaBonte Construction. He was a member of the Carpenters Local #1510 for 55 years and retired in 1980.
Francis was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral, Marquette. He loved to play cribbage and enjoyed shuffle board and shooting pool.
Mr. Garceau is survived by his wife, Ruth V. (Johnson). They were married July 27, 1940 and recently celebrated their 61st anniversary. Also surviving are 3 sons, James Garceau, Phillip (Christine) Garceau, both of Marquette and Douglas Garceau, Clarkston, MI; 3 daughters, Frances (Jimmie) Gray, Marysville, CA, Veronica (Tom) Parris, Greendale, WI and Mary (Gary) Grobar, Negaunee; 1 brother, Clarence Garceau, Milwaukee, WI; 2 sisters, Marie (Frank) Sarvello, Ishpeming and Mary (John) Toney, Royal Oak, MI; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00pm on Friday at St. Peter's Cathedral, Marquette with Rev. Thomas Ettolil officiating. Burial will be in the Negaunee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be 5 grandsons, Jacob, Joshua, Peter Garceau, Michael Grobar, Andrew Parris and son-in-law Gary Grobar.
Friends may call at the Bishop's Room of St. Peter's Cathedral from 1:30pm until the time of services at 3:00pm on Friday. Arrangements are being handled by the Koskey Funeral Home.
Milma E. Jolgren
PELKIE -- Milma E. Jolgren, age 83, formerly of Pelkie, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at Maple Manor Nursing Center in Ontonagon.
The funeral service will be Monday, October 29, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobson Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Rev. Margaret Grant will officiate. Burial will be in the Pelkie Cemetery. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.
William J. Smith
MARQUETTE -- William J. Smith, 73, of Marquette and formerly of Petoskey, died Oct. 22, 2001, at Marquette General Hospital.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, Oct. 26, at Holy Childhood of Jesus Church in Harbor Springs. The Rev. Frank Kordek, O.F.M. will be celebrant.
William was born May 17, 1928 in Petoskey, the son of John and Esther (Foster) Smith. He attended St. Francis School and Petoskey High School, graduating in 1946.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on Oct. 17, 1950, during the Korean conflict. He served in Company A 224th Regiment of the 40th Infantry Division. He attended the rank of sergeant and served for five months on the front lies prior to his discharge on Oct. 7, 1952.
On Oct. 13, 1956, he married the former Patricia Pennsylvania and Michigan University Bookstore. Her most important position, though, was as a homemaker and raising three daughters. According to her daughters, she was the "best Mom ever".
Mamie was a "natural teacher" who loved to show and direct others on how to do things. She started this early at age six, when she taught her Finnish parents how to speak English, which she had learned herself only after starting public school. As a mother, she taught her three daughters the importance of a loving family and values of caring, patience, tolerance, and hard work. She instilled good manners, the importance of thinking of others before yourself, and the lesson that some good can come out of almost every circumstance. In her later years, after the death of her beloved husband, she taught the value of perseverance and continuing to find joy in life.
Mamie loved to read, bake, entertain friends in her home, and shop with her daughters and friends. She was the "queen of cards". She had a great love for all children and animals/ pets of all kinds. She also enjoyed music, and as a young woman had played violin in the Ann Arbor Civic Orchestra, and locally for the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra. Mamie always enjoyed the outdoors, whether for recreation or for work. Her last day at home was enjoyed outdoors raking leaves with a good friend. Mamie was very grateful to all her special friends and family who helped support her, especially in the last year and a half since her husband died.
Mamie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Woodrow Wilson; and a sister, Helmi Harkala.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan K. Wilson of Port Townsend, Wisconsin; her sister, Aili M. Wainio and sister-in-law, Mary A. Chard, both of Marquette; and several nieces, nephews and many close, special friends.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Sunday, October 28, beginning at 5:30pm. Funeral services will follow at 7:00pm Sunday evening in the funeral home with Rev. Paul Weber, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be made in the Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, local Hospice Associations, or the American Heart Association.
Mary L. Viall
ISHPEMING -- Mary L. Viall, age 87, formerly of 223 W. Barnum St., Ishpeming passed away Friday, October 26, 2001 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Peter Oberto to officiate.
The family will greet friends form 10:00 am until the time of services on Saturday at the church.
The Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Frances Sylvia Hofbauer
REPUBLIC -- Mrs. Frances Sylvia Hofbauer, age 89, of Republic, passed away Friday morning at Marquette General Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Thursday in Ishpeming.
Born September 7, 1912 in Republic the daughter of William and Hilma Mattila, she was a graduate of Republic High School class of 1930. She moved to Chicago and married Mr. James Hofbauer where they resided for 17 years. Moving back to Republic, they founded Republic Memorials, which they operated until their retirement in 1979. Mrs. Hofbauer was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church of Republic and was active in the Quilting Circle at the church. She was known to be very devoted to her church and family.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Joanne) Yunker of Ringle, WI and Mrs. Sandra Fuller of Madison, WI; 2 sons, James Hofbauer of Republic and Joel Hofbauer of Minneapolis, MN; 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild, and expecting another great grandchild in December; 1 sister, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Czimer of Republic; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sr. in June of 2000; 3 sisters, Ersie Mattila, Joyce Mattila and Florence Dowd; and 1 brother, Alger Mattila.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 2 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Republic with Rev. Lauri Maki officiating. Burial will be in the Republic Cemetery. The Racine Funeral Chapel of Ishpeming is in charge of arrangements.
William J. Campeau
WEST SALEM, WI -- William J. Campeau, 78, former Marquette resident, died October 23, 2001 at the Lakeview Health Center in West Salem. Previously he had been a resident of the Veterans Facility in Toma, Wisconsin.
He was born December 15, 1922 in Marquette to William and Priscilla Campeau and lived in this area for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served with the U.S. Army and worked in construction as a truck driver and welder prior to retiring.
William is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Clara Richer, Stella, Elizabeth and Lola and his brother Lamore.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, October 29, 2001 in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with Reverend Giles Brault, chaplain at Marquette General Hospital, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service.
