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Adelaide Irene Jurmu
L'ANSE -- Adelaide Irene Jurmu, age 91, died December 29, 2001. Born in L'Anse on February 5, 1910. Preceded in death by her parents Max and Lillian Krolik and her sister Dorothy Vollwerth. Survivors include: Mary Ann Jurmu (daughter), Sacramento, CA; Robert Vollwerth (nephew) and wife Linda, Houghton, MI; Dawn Ver Bust (granddaughter) and husband Michael, Christopher and Alyssa (great grandchildren) Manitowoc, WI; Jack J. Myners, Jr. (grandson) Air Force - Germany; Lori Hiltunen (grand niece) and husband Don, Jordan (great grand nephew) Brianne and Reilly (great grand nieces) Houghton, MI; Richard Vollwerth (grand nephew), Houghton, MI. Member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 11:00 at Trinity. Memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church Annex Fund or charity of choice. The Plowe Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Bertha Martell
NEWBERRY -- Bertha Martell, 88, of Newberry, died Saturday morning December 29, 2001 at the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry.
Born October 21, 1913 in Dover, daughter of the late Malcolm & Dora B. (Goslow) Clerk, Bertha had been a lifelong Newberry resident. A devoted housewife and homemaker, Bertha was an outdoorsperson enjoying hunting, fishing, and going to camp with her son-in-law and friend Bob.
Besides her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by husband Archie in 1983; son Orville Lambert in 1953; daughter-in-law Theresa Lambert in 1995; sister Thelma Wood and brothers Ivan, Ai and Russell Clark. Survivors included her son Mack Lambert of McMillan, daughter Sandy (Bob) Reis of Griffin, GA, 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Saturday January 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry with Sharon Baker presiding. Inurnment will take place at Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry. Those who wish may contribute to the Kidney Dialysis Unit, c/o Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family with arrangements.
Carol Ann Oja
MARQUETTE -- Carol Ann Oja, 51, of 316 Pine Street, Marquette, entered eternal life Tuesday afternoon, January 1, 2002 at Marquette General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She had been hospitalized one day.
Carol was born June 20, 1950 in Marquette, a daughter of Glenn W. and Mary A. (Belmore) Manning, and was a lifelong Marquette resident. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include: three daughters, Tammy, Nikki and Ashley; two sons, Randall and Tom; two grandsons, Paul and Tyler, her mother, Mary A. Manning, three sisters, Jacqueline, Debra, and Mary Lynn; a brother, Glenn, Jr., her grandmother, Lucille Manning; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and cousins. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Glenn, on August 9, 2001.
No services are scheduled at this time. The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family.
George Rudolph Mannisto, Sr.
MUNISING -- George Rudolph Mannisto, Sr., age 86, of Munising, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 4:45am. He was the youngest child born to the late Alex and Hilma (Harju) Mannisto on May 2, 1915. Siblings who preceded him in death were sisters, Hilija Jokinen, Sandra Johnson, Ann Lehtonen and brothers, Toivo, Emile, Arthur, Matthew and Victor Mannisto. His beloved wife Isabelle (Kelly) Mannisto preceded him in death in January of 1985. George is survived by ten children, George (Mildred) Mannisto, Jr., Hilma (Dick) Root, Mary (Jerry) Thompson, Howard (Tina) Mannisto, Harold Mannisto, Charles (Ingrid) Mannisto, Kenneth Mannisto, James Mannisto, Elizabeth (Robert) Reimer and Clara (Steve) Rochefort. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
George was raised on a farm in Eben Junction. In the late 1940s, he and his brother Toivo ran a logging and sawmill operation in the Cusino-Grand Marais area. George left the area to work at the American Box Board Corporation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Visiting time for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at the Munising Township Cemetery in Wetmore, TX -- December 18, 1925- December 11, 2001 Born to immigrant Finnish parents, Kaarina and Oke Saari, sister of Sylvia (Eugene) LaCosse (Ishpeming) and Julie (Wallace) LaMere (Champion), aunt to numerous nieces and nephews in the UP. Predeceased by siblings Ellen (Eino) Hyry (Champion), Wallace (Elsie) Saari, (Champion), Leonard Saari, and infant twins. Mother of Barbara Lundgren (Steve Eaker), Colleyville, Washington, and Christine Lundgren (Richard Taylor), Vallejo Texas at the home of her eldest daughter, Barbara. Ruth was in good health until Thanksgiving, when she complained of abdominal and leg pain. She suffered a heart attack on December 9th, was hospitalized, and quickly crossed over on December 11th while resting comfortably and awaiting test results. Ruth was a tireless crossword puzzler, knitter, and voracious reader. At her request, there were no services and she was cremated upon her death. Fond memories to include in a family scrapbook may be sent in care of: Barbara Lundgren 3013 Hickory Hill Colleyville California; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Per our father's wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes laid to rest in the Upper Peninsula where he will be at peace with his maker. We will be having a small memorial and burial service in celebration of his life in the spring of 2002.
James B. "Jim" Warner
HARVEY -- James B. "Jim" Warner, 77, of 879 Lakewood Lane, Harvey, entered eternal life Monday evening, December 31, 2001, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls where he had resided since June. Jim was born May 4,1924 in Parshallville, a son of the late Carl and Alta (Morgan) Warner, and was raised in Parshallville and Howell. On September 15, 1942 he married the former Marguerite R. Todd in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Escanaba. The couple later settled in the Marquette area and began to establish their home and raise a family, which would eventually include 14 children. In 1943 Jim entered the US Army, serving in the infantry during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, Jim returned to high school to finish the last half of his senior year, and was the first veteran to return to school to complete his high school education. He then entered Northern Normal Teacher's College (now Northern Florida. Jim is survived by his wife Rosemary (Bussiere) formerly of Marquette, daughter Mary McCarthy Manthei of Naperville Wisconsin and Marquette, Michigan School of Aviation in Marquette. Following the closing of the school, he was the airport manager at the Stevens Point Florida in 1982. Jim was a member of the QB's (Tampa hanger).
A memorial service will be held in New Port Richey at Trinity Memorial Gardens on January 5. Any donations should be made to the Alzheimer Association.
National Cremation Society, 5415 Madison Street, New Port Richey FL 34542. 727-937-4259.
Linda Ann Narotzky
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA -- Linda Ann Narotzky died at her home at 2804 2nd Street SW, Rochester, Michigan. She graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1968 and then attended the University of Michigan University, graduating with honors and a B.S. in Nursing. Following graduation from nursing school she worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota while completing her Masters Degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing at the University of Minnesota. Her nursing career was cut short by a long battle with Systemic Lupus Erythematosis and lymphoma with which she suffered for over ten years before her death.
She is survived by her twin brother, Robert Narotzky, M.D. of Casper, Minnesota; and her father, Archie Narotzky M.D., orginally from Ishpeming, Florida and her aunt, Goldie Paul of Ishpeming, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, Linda would appreciate support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, 880 Venice Blvd., Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90034 or the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Development Office, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street S.W., Rochester, Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Ml.
She was born on July 31, 1922 in Marquette, the first child of Edwin and Simone Hermanson. Her early years were spent in and around Marquette where she enjoyed the freedom of the great outdoors and developed a lifelong love of nature.
Betty graduated from John D. Pierce High School in Marquette. For several years she summered on Mackinac Island, working at Bennett Hall with her sisters. She attended Northern TX and Bonnie (Donald) Haapala of Escanaba, Ml; and brother-in-law, Norman Edwards, of Cheboygan. Her nieces and nephews include Janice Hermanson and Vicki (Bill) Lawrence of Marquette; Laurie Hermanson Britton of Honolulu, Hawaii, formerly of Marquette; Donald (Sue) Hermanson II, Santa Clarita, Michigan on August 8, 1921 he is the son of the late James and Adele (Forini) Gravedoni. He married the former Miriam Mantyla on November 14, 1942. Guido and Miriam spend most of their life together in Marquette, Georgia. The last six years he has been a resident of DePere. Miriam preceded him in death on April 12, 1997. Guido retired from Lakeshore Inc. after 38 years of service in Marquette, MI. He enjoyed being with people and developed a great fondness of the many customers he served and worked with at the DePere Piggly Wiggly. Guido enjoyed bowling, playing cribbage, and especially times spent with his family. He was a member of the Green Bay East Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survived by his six children and their spouses: Mary Jane (Ken) Henry of Cincinnati, OH; Daryl (Lorna) Gravedoni of Brazil; Robert (Bob) Gravedoni of Atlanta, GA; Jeff (Sherry) Gravedoni of Appleton; Gwen (Steve) Borga of DePere; Barry (Dominga) Gravedoni of Green Bay; one daughter-in-law: Judith Clark of Atlanta, GA; 14 grandchildren: Troy, Cyndi, Kenneth, Tonja, and Timothy; Pamela Robert, Jr., and Dana; Christopher and Matthew; Trixie and Steve Jr.; Guido, Jr. and Jason; several great grandchildren, two sisters: Mafalda Gravedoni and Maria Zoppetti both of Negaunee, MI; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years - Miriam; parents; two grandsons; Daryl and Mark: 18 brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2895 East Mason Street; from 3:30 P.M. Sunday, January 6, 2002, until the time of memorial service. Memorial services Sunday 4:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall with Richard Valentine, Minister presiding. There will be a small reception immediately following the memorial service. Malcore Funeral Home (920) 432-5579 is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Mae Cunningham
L'ANSE -- Hazel Mae Cunningham, age 93 of L'Anse, passed away on Thursday, Jaunuary 3, 2002 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital, skilled nurse unit. At her request there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in her honor on January 18, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at Victory Christian Assembly Church in Baraga. The Jacobson Funeral Home of L'Anse is in charge of arrangements.
Mossimo J. Romeli
ISHPEMING -- Mossimo J. Romeli, age 85, of 830 E. Empire St,. Ishpeming, died Thursday morning, January 3, 2002 at the Bell Memorial Hospital in Ishpeming following a short illness.
Mossimo was born February 22, 1916 in Princeton, MI, the son of Frank and Teresa (Bendotti) Romeli. He was a graduate of the Gwinn High School, class of 1934. Mossimo served as a Finance Technical Clerk in the United States Army from April 9, 1943 until March 6, 1946. Mossimo had worked at the Peninsula Bank in Ishpeming, retiring in 1978 as executive Vice President and had served on the Board of Directors at the Bank for many years. In addition to activities in the field of banking, Mossimo had served as a director for the Greater Ishpeming Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Ishpeming and Surrounding Townships United Fund, was past president of the Hematite Development Corp. and held memberships in the following organizations: The American Legion, Elks Lodge #447, Wawonowin Country Club, Paisano Club, Ishpeming Historical Society and the National Ski Hall of Fame.
Mossimo was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where he had been a member of the board of trustees and served on the building committee for St. John's School. He was a former member of the finance committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette. He enjoyed spending time at his camp on Big Perch Lake and wintering in Gulf Shores, AL.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Helen of Ishpeming; a sister, Letizia Taccolini of Negaunee; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marie and Art Wassberg of Marquette; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline Mai, Vera LaFave and Marie Romeli; and a brother, John Romeli.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, January 5, 2002 at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Peter Oberto to officiate. Burial will be in the Park Cemetery in Marquette.
Friends may call at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday.
Pallbearers will be Mossimo's nephews.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions may consider the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
The Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
