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William Hill
IRON RIVER -- William Hill, age 82, of 814 Grant Street, Iron River, died Friday (Dec. 7) at the Iron County General Hospital.
He was born November 11, 1919 in Ely, Minnesota, moved to Ishpeming with his family in 1935, and graduated from the Ishpeming High School in 1938. While in high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society and was a member of the district/ regional basketball championship team in 1938.
He first worked for the Inland Steel Company at the former Morris Mine in Ishpeming as an ore sampler and lab assistant. He entered the U.S. Army in November of 1942 and served during World War II as a Corporal technician in the European, Asiatic and Pacific Theaters. Following his honorable discharge in January of 1946, he returned to Ishpeming and his employment at the Morris Mine as a lab assistant. He was promoted to chemist in 1956 and then transferred to the Sherwood Mine in Iron River in 1961. He worked as a surface laborer until going underground in 1965 as a pipeman/ greaser. He became a dryman in 1974 after a mining accident injured his knees. He retired in 1979 when the mine closed.
On July 19, 1944, while on his last furlough before going overseas, he married the former Olive Hocking at the Mitchell Methodist Church in Negaunee. His wife preceded him in death on April 2, 1992.
In his younger years William enjoyed bowling. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Hill in 1994.
He is survived by: 1 Son, Norman (LuAnn) Hill of Auburn, Michigan; 2 Grandchildren, Maelynn and Bethany.
Friends may call Saturday (Dec. 8) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Langenberg Funeral Home- Stambaugh Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Langenberg Funeral Home- Stambaugh Chapel. The Rev. Douglas Cederberg, Pastor of the Grace Covenant Church in Iron River, will officiate. Burial will be in the Resthaven Cemetery.
The Langenberg Funeral Home- Stambaugh Chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Albert J. Zimmerman
NEGAUNEE- Albert ,J. Zimmerman age 85 of 104 Malton Rd. (Woodland Assisted Living) Negaunee passed away Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Woodland Assisted Living where he has resided for the past 2 years.
Albert was born September 18, 1916 in Calumet, MI to the late Jacob & Katherine (Mishica) Zimmerman. Albert attended the Calumet area school prior to going to the CCC Camps. While in the CCC Camps Albert was infected with TB and spent 9 years in a TB sanatorium. He learned the trade of an X-Ray Technician and worked for 29 years at the University of Michigan National Guard in 1939 and served with the OH; sisters, Nan Boerup and Shirley (Dale) Walton, both of Augusta, KS; grandchildren, Senja & Adam Jacobson of Gwinn and Sarah Jarvis of Racine; step-mother, Myrtle Boerup of Woodruff, WI; and several nieces & nephews. His parents and a brother, Tommy Boerup preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 am in the Gwinn Funeral Home with Pastor Nancy Kauppi officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Gwinn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may wish to consider the American Lung Association of 227 W. Michigan to the late John and Mary (Kordish) Laurich, Sr. John graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in 1948. He entered into the U.S. Navy on March 10, 1949. He served in Japan during the Korean War as an aviation structural mechanic, 2nd class. John was discharged on January 13, 1953. He also served the U.S. Coast Guard as a merchant seaman aboard the C.L. Austin and the Bev Marcell. John married Joyce C. Laakso on June 4, 1955. He began employment with Kimberly Clark on June 20, 1955 as a beater helper in the Beater Room. In 1956, John posted into the Paper Department as a utility helper. John transferred to the Specialties Department in 1958 and progressed to #13 backtender. In 1978, he moved to the Service Operations Department, progressing to tractor driver. In January of 1988, John posted into the Engineering Department as an oiler, which was the position he held at the time of his retirement on January 1, 1990. He was a member of the Eben Apostolic Lutheran Church and the V.F.W.
John is survived by his wife of over forty-six years, Joyce Laurich of Eben Junction; daughters - Cleone Tead of Round Lake Beach, IL and Carrie (Dan) Wolf of Marquette, MI; grandchildren - Jason (Missy) Brisson, Shanna Brisson, Eric Wolf, and Jeffrey Wolf; sister - Sophie Lustick of Skokie, IL, brother - Richard Laurich of Chatham, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his dog, "Perky." Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Julie Milecki.
Friends may call at the Bowerman Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be conducted by Dale Kemp on Friday, December 14, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eben Apostolic Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Chatham where the V.F.W. of Chatham and the Alger County Veterans Council and Honor Guard will conduct graveside services. He will be escorted by Dan Wolf, Eric Wolf, Jason Brisson, Ray Brisson, Allen Laakso, and Bill Rantz. Honorary escorts will be George Brisson and Murray Tead.
William L. "Bill" Andrew
ISHPEMING -- William L. "Bill" Andrew, age 81 of 125 N. Lilac St., Ishpeming, died Wednesday morning December 12, 2001 at the U.P. home Health & Hospice's inpatient unit located at Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming.
Bill was born September 8, 1920 in Ishpmeping to the late Richard & Emma (Bennett) Andrew. He was a life long area resident, except for time he spent in the U.S. Army. Bill served his country during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Bill worked for the Hercules Powder Company and later went to work for Cleveland Cliffs Mining Company, retiring from the Empire Mine.
Bill was a member of the Ishpeming V.F. W. Post #4573. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary (Manzoline) Andrew, a daughter, Barbara (Bryan) Johnson of Ishpeming, 4 grandchildren Amy Johnson, Julie (Timothy) Talus both of Ishpeming, Katie Johnson of Boston, MA, and Bryan Johnson of Kingsford, 2 great grandchildren Alicia and Brandon, along with several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by 3 sisters; Murial Magnuson, Eve Franson and Ruth Erickson and 2 brothers; Norman and Paul Andrew.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, December 14, 2001 at the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home with Rev. Paul G. Donelson to officiate. Burial will be in the Ishpeming Cemetery.
Friends may call the Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Woodrow "Woody" Betts
TUCSON, Arizona, where he had lived since 1996.
Woody was born May 7, 1944 in Marquette to Woodrow and Alma (Mariin) Betts and was a 1962 graduate of Graveraet High School. He worked for the City of Marquette for 29 years, and retired as foreman for the water department in 1996. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Tucson and he enjoyed his new passions for golf and playing the guitar.
Woody is survived by his wife Bonnie Betts of Lansing; three children, Jamie (Chad) Weigold, Woodrow "Chip" Betts Jr. and Andy Betts, all of Marquette; two step-children, Josh (Dawn) Carpenter and Kristi (Eric) Pederson; three grandchildren, Ray and Terina Romero and Ariah Marie Pederson; a brother Gene (Linda) Betts of Santa Barbara, CA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Joan Nusckiewicz. Woody was a kind, gentle and caring man who touched the hearts of many. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Memorial services will be held at 6:00pm on Friday, December 14, 2001 in the Swanson-Lundquist Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Weber officiating. Visitation will begin at 4:00pm on Friday.
Arrangements in California, sisters; Jean (Donald) Hayden of Battle Creek, MI, Gayle (Douglas) Isaacson of Pelkie, father and mother-in-law, Gordon and Rita Mukka of L'Anse. Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins also survive. He was preceded by his daughter Amanda Jean in 1976, and his father Arnold.
A memorial service for Mr. Grant will be held Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 1 p.m. from Mission United Lutheran Church, Pelkie with Pastor Michael Laakko officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will take place at a later date. The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L'Anse is assisting the family with arrangements.
David Pugh
MARQUETTE -- David D. Pugh, 53, of Marquette MI died unexpectedly December 11, 2001 at Munising Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
David was born in Polson, MT on December 11, 1948, the son of David R. Pugh and Johanna M. Pugh. David attended Polson Public Schools, graduating as the salutatorian of the class of 1967. He received a bachelor's and a master's degree from Montana State University at Bozeman and a teacher's certificate from Western Montana University in Dillon. He taught high school math in Lodge Grass and Simms Montana; Blackfoot, Idaho; and in the Marquette area. In recent years he worked as an income tax preparer. A Montana native, David enjoyed collecting Montana historical memorabilia. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the MSU Bobcats.
He was preceded in death by his father David R. Pugh. He is survived by his mother, Johanna Pugh of Eugene OR; two brothers, Tom of Eugene and Brian of Polson; three sisters, Mary Jo Pugh of Walnut Creek CA, Betty Wiese of Bainbridge Island WA, and Virginia Kelly of Hood River OR; one niece, and four nephews. David's former spouse Lynndee Brown resides in Marquette with David's beloved dog Misha.
Private family services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami FL 33136-1494
Jane C. Leach
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL. -- Jane C. Leach, 52, a longtime resident of Atlantic Beach, formerly of Marquette Michigan and a graduate of Bishop Baraga High School, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2001. Survivors include her children, Elizabeth Leach of Atlantic Beach, FL and Marc Leach, Tallahassee, FL; her partner, Victoria Kemper of Atlantic Beach; two brothers, Stephen Girard, Green Bay, WI and Richard Girard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Jacksonville Beach.
