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Norman Frederick Ruuspakka
PELKIE -- Norman Frederick Ruuspakka, age 81 of Pelkie passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital following a 1 1/2 year courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on November 27, 1919 in Pelkie to William and Sophia (Haarala) Ruuspakka.
Norman married Sylvia Saari in Elo on August 15, 1942. He attended the Gidding school in Pelkie and later assumed operation of the family dairy farm which he and his wife operated for more than 45 years.
Norman was a member of the Mission United Lutheran Church in Pelkie. He had been a member of the Cooper Country Dairy Cooperative and was a trustee on the Laird Township Board. He had also been employed by the Pelkie COOP Building Supply and Lakeview Lumber in L'Anse. In 1993, he and his wife were the recipients of the Baraga County Fair Pioneer Farmer Award. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the outdoors and being with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sylvia of Pelkie; daughter Sandra (George) Sheffler of Fremont, MI, son, Dennis (Sandy) Ruuspakka of Pelkie, grandchildren, Rebecca Sheffler of Fort Myers, FL, 1st Lt. Keith Sheffler (USMC) of Jacksonville, Michigan to Toivo and Esther (Luoma) Kallio. After graduating from Eben High School in 1943, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy serving in WWII as an electrician's mate on both the U.S.S. Louisville and the U.S.S. Norton Sound. After his military duties, he attended electrician's school in Chicago. Arnie married Betty G. Robare of Munising in 1947. His lifelong career with the State of Michigan Retirees Association, and a past coach of Little League Baseball in Chatham. Arnie was well known for his sense of humor, singing voice, and love of music. He will he sorely missed hy his family and friends.
He is survived hy his wife, Betty G. (Robare) Kallios of Chatham; their five children, sons Terry (Jackie) Kallio of Sharpsville, IN, Bruce (Kathy) Kallio of Chatham, Gary (Cindy) Kallio of Rumely, and Tom (Pam) Kallio of Portage, MI, daughter - Susie (Rodger) Harbaugh of Fenton, MI; 10 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren (with one to be born this week); his sister - Beatrice (Clifford) Johnson of Chatham; his brother Reverend Harold (Joy) Kallio of Lake Havasu City, AZ; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Arnie was preceded in death by his parents, Toivo and Esther Kallio and by a sister and brother-in-law, Alice (Glenn "Junior") Goin.
Deacon Mark Sippola will conduct a memorial service on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 11:00a.m. at the Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham. Visiting time with family and friends will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The Ikkala Brothers V.F.W. Post of Chatham and the Alger County Veterans Council will conduct graveside services at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham following the memorial service at the church.
Memorial considerations may be directed to the Northwoods Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 307, Manistique, Arizona; father-in-law Bernard R. Aken of Munising; brothers and sisters-in-law - Dave (Kathy) Aken, Bernard (Phylis) Aken, and Mike (Jan) Aken; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted by Pastors Kurt and Mary Beth Kovanen at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. with visiting time for family and friends from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. A fellowship gathering will be at the Munising Moose Lodge following the services at the funeral home.
Gary Neil Pine
KEY WEST, FL -- Gary Neil Pine, 65, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at his residence in Key West. He was born at his parent's house in National Mine, Michigan while in the Air Force, he had been a resident of Key West since 1971. Gary served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years retiring in 1975. He was a carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 21 years retiring on January 2, 1998. Gary was a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Assoc., a member of American Legion Post #28 and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 818.
Gary is survived by his mother, Gertrude Pine of Ishpeming, MI; his loving wife, Emily "Jo" Pine; 1 brother, Joel "Joe" Pine and wife Gloria of Rapid City, SD; 1 sister Sue Le Clair and husband Lowell of West End, Michigan, in the Spring his remains will be scattered in Upper TX. Rodger (Cathy) of L'Anse, Larry (Carol) of Pelkie, Patrick of Baraga, Edward of Baraga, sisters, LuAnn (Mike) Hill and Janean Brown both of Baraga. His special friend, Mickey Deziel of Keweenaw Bay survives, in addition to, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Lowell in 2000, and grandparents.
A Funeral service will be held for Mr. Hebert Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 8 p.m. from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse with Father Greg Heikkala officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral Chapel from 6 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse is assisting the family with arrangements. Interment will be private.
Rudolph E. Ahola
AMASA, MI- Rudolph E. Ahola, age 64 of P.O. Box 36, Amasa passed away Monday, November 12, 2001 at the Marquette General Hospital following a brief illness.
Rudolph was born February 22, 1937 in Stambaugh, MI to the late Sulo & Ellen (Pakkala) Ahola. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years with an honorable discharge in 1964. Rudolph worked for the C.C.I. Mining Company at the Tilden Mine as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1999.
Rudolph enjoyed spending time at his camp on the Net River. He was a loved & generous person & will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rudolph is survived by 2 brothers - William (Barb) Ahola of Crystal Falls and Donald (Jeri) Ahola of Ishpeming; 2 sisters - Jane Ahola of Amasa and Joyce (Bud) Flynn of Green Bay; 2 step daughters - Paula (Jodi) Champagne & children of Iron Mountain and
Christine Harlock & children of Ishpeming, 2 nieces, 2 nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline in July 1997.
Funeral services will be held at l:00p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming with Rev. Lauri Maki to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service.
Kimberly Jean Scott
MARQUETTE -- Kimberly Jean Scott, 30, of 1707 Kimber Ave., Marquette, died Tuesday morning at her home following a long battle with cancer.
Ms. Scott was born March 1, 1971 in Ely, Michigan State University and a masters degree from Eastern California where they resided for over 30 years. They returned to this area in 1979, and
have lived in Shelter Bay for the last 10 years. While in Marquette, Lillian worked as a hall monitor at the Bothwell Middle School, and while residing in Shelter Bay, she and her husband operated and managed the Shelter Bay Grocery for a time. Lillian
loved to sew, play cards, read, and had a passion for baseball, especially Atlanta Braves Baseball. A loving wife, mother, proud grandparent, and sister, she is survived by: her husband of over 59 years, Almen Pederson; her son, James (Sheila) Pederson of Harvey; son-in-law, Peter Pena of Trenary; grandchildren, Rob (Carrie) Pederson, Daren Pederson and his fiancee, Renee Williams; Peter (Heather) Pena Jr, Zachary (Arin) Lara, and Felix Lara and his fiancee, Hillery Laakso; great-grandchildren, Madelyn
and Abeygail Pederson, Skylee, Alexandria, and Maxwell Lara; step-grandchildren, Paige and Robert; a brother, James (Joan) Cline of Marquette; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Lee Pena in 1999. Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon with Rev. Guy Thoren, officiating.
Richard M. Bizeau
ESCANABA -- Richard M. Bizeau Sr., 61 of 429 South 15th Street, Escanaba, died on Sunday, November 11, 2001 unexpectedly at home.
Dick was born October 16, 1940 in Gladstone, the son of Louis and Elvera (Rajala) Bizeau and was a 1958 Graduate of the Gladstone High School. His wife the former Judy A. Gafner whom he married May 13, 1960 survives.
He worked for the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad starting October 16, 1964 and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1997. For many years he was a pitcher for the local fast pitch softball league. He enjoyed all sports, hunting, fishing, coffee clutches, the casino, his family and grandchildren.
He leaves to survive his wife Judy, 2 sons; Mike (Jody) Bizeau and Tony (Beverly) Bizeau of Escanaba, 2 daughters; Ann (Jerry Akerley) Bizeau of Escanaba, Brenda (Allan) Bjorne of Mesa, Connecticut, sisters-in-law, Dori Gafner and Trina (Keith) Jackson of Kalamazoo, Tennessee. She worked as a registered nurse.
Stella is survived by three daughters, Andrea (Dr. James) Gaume of Nashville, TN, Krissen Kritselis of Pensacola, FL and Glorianne Kritselis of Mobile, AL; her mother, Florence Krom of Pensacola; two sisters, Rosemary Hendrix and Jeannie Patzakis; and two grandchildren, Sarah and Katie Gaume.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 13, 2001 in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Nashville. There will be a visitation at the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home from 10:00-11:00am Thursday, November 15, 2001 with graveside services to follow at 11:00am at Park Cemetery.
Ada A. Mark
NEWBERRY -- Ada A. Mark, 78, of Newberry, died Wednesday morning November 14, 2001 at the Luce County Annex in Newberry. Memorial services will be held Saturday November 17, 2001 at 12:00 noon at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Pastor Chuck Burhop officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday November 17th from 10:00 am until time of the services. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Eileen Smith
GOULD CITY -- Eileen Smith, 77, of Gould City, died Monday afternoon November 12, 2001 at the Tendercare Health Center in Munising. At request, cremation services will take place with no public services scheduled. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Gary W. Gallion
Washington, died Mon. Nov. 12, 2001 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Twp. He was born the son of James A. & Elizabeth (Lucas) Gallion April 16, 1948, in Munising. He graduated from Negaunee High School in 1966, & attended Ferris State University. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Worldwide Networking Specialist for E.D.S. Gary was an avid golfer & loved the outdoors. He married his wife, Debbie DeSmit in Ishpeming, May 23, 1981, and was a devoted husband.
He is survived by his wife Debbie; his son Kurt Ronn of Negaunee; two grandchildren, Kaylee & Klay Ronn; one brother David Gallion of Skandia; three sisters, Kathy Herrala of Negaunee, Shirley Gallion of Chippewa Falls, WI, Patti Bergstrom of Williamston; several nieces and nephews, & faithful friend Rosie Jo.
There will be a private gathering at the funeral home from 1-2pm Fri. Nov. 16, 2001 with a private Memorial Service at 2pm. Arrangments entrusted to the Roth-Muir Funeral Home of Romeo.
Jack Guy Verveer
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - Jack Guy Verveer, 61, a resident of Port Charlotte, FL, died Monday, November 12, 2001 at the Hospice House in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born in Muskegon, Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals, a Board Certified member of the International Hearing Society, the Retired Enlisted Association and the Green Bay Chapter of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Knollinger Verveer; 2 daughters, Susan (Jeff) Reedy of Ortonville, MI and Becky (Ernest) Sobiesczyk of Edgerton, WI; and his mother, Onna Verveer of Muskegon, MI. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Alissa and Megan Reddy of Ortonville, MI and Justin Williams of Jacksonville, FL. The family requests memorials to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish House Building Fund, 1441 Spear Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 or to the Hospice House of Ft. Myers, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home of Punta Gorda is serving the family.
Wilma Paquet
L'ANSE -- Wilma Paquet, age 89 of L'Anse passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital skilled nurse unit.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the L'Anse Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacobson Funeral Home, and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Rev. Larry Saunders will officiate. Burial will be in the L'Anse Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the L'Anse Baptist Church. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is assisting the family.
Arthur Eugene Koski
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Arthur Eugene Koski, 80, of Marquette, Tampa and Arlington, Virginia, a retired Navy Department engineer, died of congestive heart failure November 13, 2001 at his home in Arlington.
Mr. Koski was a native of Marquette and a graduate of Northern Washington University School of Engineering. He moved to Washington area, Mr. Koski was a partner in the Koski Brothers Construction Company and served on the faculty staff at Northern Florida, a member of the Virginia and National Society of Professional Engineers, and a Fellow and Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a member of the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge 2188, the American Legion Post 139 of Arlington, the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 101 of Marquette, and a Life Member of the Naval Reserve Association and the Reserve Officers Association. He also belonged to the Theta Tau professional Engineering Fraternity. Mr. Koski was inducted into the Northern New Jersey, and Daniel (wife Ana) Koski-Karell of Arlington, six grandchildren, Arthur of Athens, Greece, Daniel of Cambridge, New York City, and Ana, Natalie and Victoria Koski-Karell of the home in Arlington. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Three brothers, William, Emil and Paul, preceded him in death in 1989, 1988 and 2001, respectively. A funeral service will be held on November 24, 2001 at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, Virginia. Interment with full military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery on November 30, 2001. A memorial service will also be held in Marquette, Michigan on May 30, 1940 to Jacob and Onna Smith Verveer. He was a veteran of the VietNam War and retired from the U.S. Air Force after a career spanning 26 years. His last 18 years in the military, he worked as an Air Force Recruiter. He moved to the Port Charlotte area in 1993 from Green Bay, WI and worked as an audiometic consultant for Nobile Hearing Aid Center in Port Charlotte and Cape Coral. He was a member of the Florida Society of Hearing Healthcare Professionals, a Board Certified member of the International Hearing Society, the Retired Enlisted Association and the Green Bay Chapter of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Knollinger Verveer; 2 daughters, Susan (Jeff) Reddy of Ortonville, MI and Becky (Ernest) Sobiesczyk of Edgerton, WI; and his mother, Onna Verveer of Muskegon, MI. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Alissa and Megan Reddy of Ortonville, MI and Justin Williams of Jacksonville, FL. The family requests memorials to the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Center Building Fund, 1441 Spear Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 or to the Hospice House of Ft. Myers, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home of Punta Gorda is serving the family.
