Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with B Copyright (c) 1998, 1999 by Dick and June Ross. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. ___________________________________________________________ The following obituaries were all extracted from the MINING GAZETTE by Dick and June Ross and transcribed by various volunteers for the Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project. ___________________________________________________________ The Mining Gazette Date: April 23, 1923 Decedent: Matlena BAJARI Headline: Aged Calumet Woman Dies at Her Home Mrs. Matlena BAJARI, aged 77, widow of the late A. A. Bajari, died at her home in Blue Jacket Monday night following an illness of three weeks. The deceased was born in Finland, came to America when a young woman and had been a resident of the Copper Country for the past forty four years. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Elenore KESANIEMI, of Calumet, Elena, of Minneapolis, Nan, at home, Mrs. Eric WANBULNEN, of Detroit and William, of Chicago. The following grandchildren also survive: Wilbert, William, Milo, Helen and Lola KESANLEMI of Calumet. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the Finnish Apostolic church on Pine Street, Rev. HEIDEMAN officiating. Interment will be made in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 18, 1929 Decedent: Thomas F. BANBERRY Headline: Thomas F. Banberry Passed Away in Flint Thomas F. Banberry, aged 65 years passed away in Flint Saturday morning and the remains were shipped to Calumet, where they were taken to the home of Mrs. James T. BUCKETT from which place the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Maple Hill cemetery, Lake Linden. The late Mr. Banberry resided in Lake Linden for many years previous to his departure for Flint two years ago. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Sons of St. George and Modern Woodmen lodges in this village. The Odd Fellows will be in charge of the funeral. The surviving relatives area a son, William, with whom the deceased had been making his home, and three daughters, Mrs. H. C. WEAVER of Sioux City, Ia., Mrs. J. J. DENBY of Eagle Grove, Ia., and Mrs. James T. BUCKETT of Calumet. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 3, 1927 Decedent: William V. BARKELL Headline: William V. Barkell, Pioneer Resident, Dies at Age of 90 Lengthy Illness Fatal to Copper Country Nonagenarian. William V. BARKELL, pioneer Copper Country resident, died Wednesday morning at the age of 90 years at the Lake Superior General hospital. He had been ailing for some time and while his death was not unexpected, it is keenly regretted by his many friends. Mr. Barkell was born in England and came to this country with his parents when two years of age. He located in Keweenaw county when a young man, making his home in the Copper Country since that time. He was a resident of Hancock for more than 50 years. Mr. Barkell was well known in the Copper Country. He was a member of the Foresters of America and Calumet Lodge of Odd Fellows, being one of the oldest members of both orders. Surviving are two sons, John of Houghton and Bartholomew of Milwaukee. The body was taken to the home of the son, John, in Houghton. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 29, 1930 Decedent: Benjamin T. BARRY Headline: B. T. Barry, Well Known Resident of Houghton, Summoned Stricken With Heart Attack at Noon Wednesday. Benjamin T. BARRY, aged 59, well known and highly esteemed resident of Houghton, died suddenly Wednesday noon at his home on College avenue. A heart attack was the cause of death. He had just finished shoveling a path and was sitting in a chair in his home when he was stricken. His death was a severe shock to the family and many friends. Mr. Barry was downtown in the morning and met a number of friends. He appeared in his usual health and was in excellent spirits. The late Mr. Barry was born in Jackson, Mich., and was a graduate of the University of Michigan school of pharmacy. He came to the Copper Country as a young man, taking employment in Shelden's Drug Store. Later he and the late Adolph RUHL purchased the business which was operated under the firm name of RUHL & BARRY. Subsequently the late Mr. Barry succeeded to the proprietorship of the store. The deceased was married in 1896 to Miss Mary SHELDEN, daughter of the late George SHELDEN. Mrs. Barry and one son, George Shelden BARRY of Hollywood, Calif., survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 22, 1927 Decedent: Fred BARSCHAT Headline: Fred Barschat, Well Known Former Local Man, Passes in Ohio Word has been received here of the death in Cleveland Jan. 22 of Fred BARSHAT, aged 77, former well known Calumet man. The deceased had been a resident of this district for over thirty five years, making his home at Osceola. He left with his family four years ago for Cleveland. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Henry HOCHNER, JR., of Detroit and Mrs. Charles KRAEMER of Cleveland. The late Mr. Barschat was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church for a number of years. Burial was in Cleveland. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 8, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Thomas E. BAWDEN Headline: Former Resident Passes Mrs. Thomas E. Bawden Summoned in California After Brief Illness Word has been received here of the death Thursday in Santiago, California, of Mrs. Thomas BAWDEN, former well known Laurium resident, after a brief illness. The deceased was a former resident of this district, having lived in Lake Linden for a number of years and later moving to Laurium where she resided up to until a few years ago when she accompanied her husband to California where she had since made her home. She was the wife of Thomas E. BAWDEN, former well known Laurium merchant, who conducted a department store on Lake Linden avenue for a number of years. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 15, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. Albert BEAKLY Headline: Death of Mrs. Beakly Hancock Resident Passes at Family Home After Short Illness. Mrs. Albert BEAKLY, age 64 years, died yesterday afternoon at the family home on Quincy street, after an illness of three months. She is survived by her husband and one son, Joseph of Nebraska; two daughters, Mrs. Ray KERREDGE and Mrs. Emmet O'NEIL of Hancock, and two sisters, Mrs. James COPELAND of Hancock and Mrs. Paul MURCHISON of Spokanne Washington. The late Mrs. Beakley was born in Ireland and came to this country when a child. She was married 42 years ago. She is one of the city's older residents and genuine regret at her passing is expressed by a large number of friends. The funeral will be held from St. Patrick's church, probably Monday morning. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 15, 1928 Decedent: Albert BEAKLEY Headline: Albert Beakley, Well Known Hancock Man, Summoned by Death Albert BEAKLEY, aged 77, well known Hancock resident, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital shortly after 10 o'clock last evening. Death followed an illness of about two years. Mr. Beakley had made his home in Hancock for many years and was widely known. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Ray KERREDGE of Hancock and Mrs. Emmett O'NEIL of Fenton, Mich., and a son, Joseph BEAKLEY of Manistee. The body will be taken to the Kerredge home. Arrangements for the funeral are still incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 19, 1921 Decedent: Ernestina BEAUMONT Headline: Mrs. Beaumont Died at the Hospital Yesterday Mrs. Ernestina Beaumont died at St. Joseph's hospital yesterday morning following an operation. She was 54 years of age and had lived in Houghton county practically all her life time, coming here when she was 8 years of age. She had resided on a farm on the Houghton side near the canal, for the past 19 or 20 years. She is survived by 10 children, Mrs. Joseph GIBLEAU, William Beaumont, Mrs. Ralph SMITH of Houghton, Agnes EDWARD, Emil, Clarence, Genevieve, David at home, and Arthur who is in the west. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 8, 1924 Decedent: John BECKER Headline: John Becker is Summoned. Well Known Mining Man Victim of Lengthy Illness John BECKER, aged 65, well known mining man, passed away at the home of his son-in-law, Len ROSEVEARE, of Fulton street, Laurium, early yesterday afternoon. The deceased was well known throughout the district, having been in charge of shaft work at the Tamarack mine and later moving to Ahmeek where he was employed in a similar capacity. Surviving are two sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 21, 1929 Decedent: Thomas O. BENNETT Headline: Thomas O. Bennett, Pioneer, Summoned Thomas O. BENNETT, Copper Country pioneer and highly respected Houghton resident, died last night at his home, 79 Prospect Street. He had been seriously ill for the last week. Mr. Bennett was born in 1848 in Burlington, Vt., coming to the Copper Country with his parents at the age of 8. The family settled at Copper Falls. As a young man, Mr. Bennett was employed at the Copper Falls mine, operating the first drill in the history of the mines here. He later was master mechanic for the Champion Mining company, acting in that capacity for 20 years. Surviving are the widow: five daughters, Mary W. BENNETT and Olive BENNETT at home, Mrs. J. H. POLGLASE of Houghton and Mrs. A. M. SCHALTZ of Cleveland; and a son T. H. BENNETT of La Salle, Ill. Mr. Bennett was a member of Houghton lodge, No. 218, F. & A. M., the Order of Eastern Star and the Keweenaw Historical society. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 10, 1921 Decedent: Mary E. BERGMAN Headline: Mrs. M. E. BERGMAN Passes Summoned Last Sunday at Family Home Following Illness. Mrs. Mary E. BERGMAN, aged 76 years, esteemed pioneer resident of Calumet, died Sunday morning at the family home on Middle street, following an illness of several months. News of her death, although expected, came as a shock to her wide circle of friends. Mrs. Bergman was born in Norway, and she was a resident of Calumet for over 50 years. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Laura RAUTIOLA of Calumet and a son, John Bergman of Great Falls, Mont. A brother and sister, John NORDSTROM of Copper City and Mrs. TINGMAN of Mohawk, also survive. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran church, Rev. P. A. STROMMEN, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 22, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. John BETOSKY Headline: Hubbell Pioneer Buried Funeral Services are Held for Late Mrs. John Betosky Funeral services were held Monday morning from St. Cecelia's Church, Hubbell, for the late Mrs. John BETOSKY, esteemed pioneer Hubbell resident, who died Friday. Rev. Fr. ZIMMERMAN, the pastor, officiated, assisted by a number of Copper Country priests, while Rev. Fr. F. Betosky, of De Tour, a son of the deceased, officiated at a side altar. Interment was made in Mount Calvary. Mrs. Betosky was a resident of Hubbell for many years and had a wide circle of friends in the district. She is survived by four children: Rev. Fr. Betosky of De Tour, Mrs. Joseph St. ARMOUR of Detroit, Sister Lucy of Michigan City, Ind., and Sister Ustella of Kakemsa, Wis. Mrs. Betosky died at St. Joseph's hospital, Hancock, and the remains were taken to the home of her sister Mrs. Peter RODICHOCK in Hubbell. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 29, 1924 Decedent: William A. BOAG Headline: "Bill" Boag Dies in West Word was received here yesterday of the death of William A. BOAG, former well known Calumet high school athlete at the home of his sister, Mrs. Margaret COOK, of Greenacres, Washington, February 11. The deceased was well known in Calumet. He was born here and attended the public schools from which he was graduated in 1910. During his high school career he was a member of the baseball team and one of the strongest members of the school's track team. He was an active member of the Calumet Y.M.C.A. and appeared on several track teams representing the association. The sister and one brother, Roy, also of Greenacres also survive. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: Mary 14, 1924 Decedent: John BOND Headline: Former Resident Summoned John Bond, Pioneer of District, Passes in Detroit After Brief Illness John BOND, aged 66, died at his home in Detroit Monday after an illness of short duration. The deceased was born in England and came to this country when a young man. He made his home in Calumet for many years and was employed by the Calumet and Hecla. He left here about five years ago with his family and had made his home in that city since that time. Besides the widow the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arthur WEIR, of Detroit, and Delia at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 11, 1927 Decedent: William BOND Headline: Capt. Wm. Bond, Well Known Here, Passes The Ironwood Globe says of the death Captain William BOND, who was well known in Calumet: William Bond, retired mining captain and the most ardent fan that high school athletics of Ironwood have ever had, was stricken last night while he was spurring his boys on to victory at the Luther L. Wright gymnasium and a few hours later died at Newport hospital where he was taken. Capt. Bond was the second of colorful mining captains to be stricken within a period of a week, his death following that of Capt. Thomas McNamara. Mr. Bond was 67 years old and was born in Cornwall, England, on March 20, 1859. He came to this country about 44 years ago in March and first lived at Ishpeming, residing there for about two years. Then he came to Ironwood after having had a short experience as shift boss in the Ishpeming mines. Foreman at Pabst Mine. For a time he was employed as a foreman at the Pabst mine under Capt. Bill STEPHENS. Later he went to Ontario, Canada, to direct the affairs of a mine there and Mrs. Bond accompanied him. Thirty-nine years ago he returned to Ironwood and resumed work in the Pabst mine, later accompanying Capt. Stephens to the Newport where he worked several years as a foreman. Later he was made a mining captain under J. H. THOMPSON. About ten years ago he retired from work, his health failing him, and since that time he has lived a retired life, his chief hobby being high school athletics. There was scarcely a game or a practice of the high school team in years that he missed and he was personally acquainted with most of the players. Capt. Thomas HOATZON of Laurium was one of the closest friends of Capt. Bond and together they made several trips to the west, the last occurring about three or four years ago. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 28, 1924 Decedent: Frank T. BOTVIDSON Headline: Former Resident Passes Frank T. Botvidson is Summoned in Bethlehem, Pa. Word has been received here of the death in Bethlehem, Pa., on February 17 of Frank T. BOTVIDSON, former well known Calumet resident. Mr. Botvidson made his home in Calumet for 38 years, having been a member of the C. & H. police force. He left Calumet three years ago and visited here during the past summer. He was 64 years of age. Surviving are the widow and one daughter, Mrs. H. V. ANDERSON, at whose home Mr. Botvidson died and three sons, Charles, Morris and Clarence. The funeral was held in Bethlehem on February 19. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: November 18, 1924 Decedent: Louis BOUDREAU Headline: Services are Held for Oldest C. & H. Employe Here Funeral services for the lat Louis Boudreau, 73 years of age, Lake Linden pioneer, were held Monday morning from Holy Rosary church. The Rev. Fr. REIS, the pastor officiated and burial was in Mount Calvary. Mr. Boudreau was the oldest C. & H. employe residing in Lake Linden and one of the oldest in the country. He was born in Canada and went to work for the company when 16 years of age, spending 57 years in its employ. At one time he was the foreman of the boiler. Several years ago the company presented him with a gold medal. He was a charter member of St. John's society of Lake Linden. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 4, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. Joseph BOURASEAU Headline: Former Hancock Woman Succumbs to Injuries Word has been received in Hancock of the death in Tonawanda, New York, of Mrs. Joseph Bouraseau on the Fourth of July, death being due to injuries received in a street car accident in that city. Mrs. Bouraseau died of a fractured skull a few hours after the accident occurred. Details of the accident have not been received. Mrs. Bouraseau is a former resident of Hancock and Houghton. She was the wife of Captain Joseph Bouraseau, well known tug captain. The deceased was 64 years of age and is survived by the following children: Captain Edward Bouraseau of Tonawanda, Captain Bert Bouraseau of Duluth, Mrs. Christine TUOSHEN, Mrs. Rose HEINZ and Mrs. Joseph BATES of Tonawanda. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Joseph, John, William and Frank Monville of Hubbell, Fred of Keweenaw, Mrs. Philias TRUDELL and Mrs. Artinueia DUMONTHIER of Hubbell and Mrs. Cora BURKE of Detroit. The late Mrs. Bouraseau was born in Bay City, coming to the Copper Country upwards of 40 years ago. The family resided in Baraga several years where Captain Bouraseau was commodore of the Nester fleet of boats. They later returned to the Copper Country for a brief residence, locating in Tonawanda a few years. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 23, 1924 Decedent: Angeline BOURDAGE Headline: Death of Mrs. Bourdage Mrs. Angeline BOURDAGE, 71 years old, passed away at 11:30 o'clock Friday night after an illness of 10 years. The deceased, who was born in Canada, has been a resident of the Copper Country for the last 24 years. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. William POIRIER, Calverley street, and six grand-children. Funeral services will be held from St. Ignatius Church at 9 o'clock Monday morning, Rev. Fr. REZEK officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: No Date Decedent: Mrs. Elizabeth BOWDEN (note: surname should be BAWDEN below) Headline: Mrs. E. Bowden Passes Well Known Calumet Woman Dies While Visiting in Muskegon Mrs. Elizabeth BOWDEN, aged 70, is dead in Muskegon where she had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. William CARLYON. While she had not been in good health, Mrs. Bowden's condition did not become critical until a few days ago when death was unexpected. (note: name should be Mrs. "Richard" CARYLON) Mrs. Bowden was well known throughout the Copper Country. Born in Cornwall, England, she came to the upper peninsula when a child, locating at Hancock. The family later moved to the iron country and returned to Houghton county to reside in Tamarack. The husband Philip O. BOWDEN, died in June 1917. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Mary STEVENS of Lake Linden, Mrs. William CARLYON of Muskegon and Albert E. BOWDEN of Eveleth(?), Minn. A brother, Richard T. SMITH of Ishpeming also survives. Mrs. Bowden was a member of Calumet Chapter, O. E. S. and Elizabeth Rebekah lodge. The body will arrive here Thursday noon and will be taken to the Stevens residence in Lake Linden, from which the funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 12:45. Rev. COLLISTER of the Lake Linden M. E. church officiating. The cortege will leave Lake Linden at 1:25 on a special street car. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer note: The above obituary reads as published in the newspaper. The surname is misspelled in the original obituary in the newspaper and should be BAWDEN. The Mrs. William CARYLON should be Mrs. Richard CARYLON. Mrs. BAWDEN was taken to Lake Linden accompanied by Richard and Elizabeth CARLYON. Grandchildren Florence and Gertrude remained in Muskegon. Mrs. BAWDEN was buried in Calumet near her husband Phillip Oats BAWDEN.) Correction submitted by great grandson Dave Miller Miller1014@aol.com ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 4, 1921 Decedent: Fannie BOWDEN Headline: Mrs. Fannie Bowden Died Yesterday Afternoon The death of Mrs. Fannie Bowden of Dodgeville occurred yesterday afternoon at the family residence at 2 o'clock. The deceased was 66 years of age and has been a resident of the Copper Country for the past 20 years. She was born at Camborne, England. She is survived by her husband William J. BOWDEN and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. Harry ANTESS of Detroit; Mrs. Percy DALLEY of Ironwood; Mrs. Stanlow DOWNING and Mrs. John KEVERN of Hurontown; and James and Williwam Bowden of Hurontown, and Thomas of Montreal. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon from the Hurontown M.E. church. Rev. STRIKE will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 15, 1928 Decedent: Oliver BOYER Headline: Oliver Boyer Dies Suddenly at Work Oliver Boyer, aged 68, well known resident of Lake Linden, died suddenly while at work yesterday at 11 a.m. Mr. Boyer, who was driving a city team, complained of feeling ill. He seated himself on the ground, hoping that the spell would pass. Suddenly he toppled over in a faint. Medical aid was summoned and he was removed to the Lake Superior General hospital, but he died enroute. Heart failure is believed to have caused his death. While he had been in failing health, his condition had not been regarded as at all serious, and his death came as a severe shock to his family and many friends and acquaintances. Mr. Boyer was born in Canada, coming to Lake Linden 41 years ago. He arrived in the village on the day of the disastrous fire that all but destroyed the town. Most of his life here was spent on his farm, but he had made his home in the village proper for eight years. For the last two years he had been employed by the village. Surviving are the widow, three brothers, Norbert of Lake Linden, Arthur of Pontiac, and Elzear of California, and a sister, Mrs. POUPOR of Canada. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday morning, with services at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 10, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. Henry BRETT Headline: Mrs. Henry Brett Passes Pioneer Resident is Summoned at Home on Calumet Avenue Mrs. Henry BRETT, aged 74, passed away at the family residence on Calumet avenue Friday. The deceased, formerly Miss Mary HAMMOND, was born in Newport, R.I. Surviving are the husband and two children, Mrs. H. Scott DENNETT, of Berkeley, Calif., and Henry Brett, Jr. of Cumberland, Md. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 23, 1929 Decedent: Henry BRETT Headline: Former Calumet Man, Pioneer Resident, Dies Henry BRETT, aged 81, former well known Calumet resident, died Wednesday in Berkeley, Calif., according to word received yesterday. He was well known throughout the Copper Country, coming to this section from the east when a young man and spending nearly fifty years in the Copper Country. He was employed as chief clerk for the Tamarack and Osceola Mining companies and later as land agent for the Calumet and Hecla company. He left here for the west several years ago. He was the husband of the late Mary HAMMOND BRETT who died several years ago. Surviving are two children: Henry, Jr., of Cumberland, N.J. and Mrs. H. Scott BENNETT, of Berkeley; four sisters, a brother and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday, January 29 on the arrival of the remains on the St. Paul train. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 10, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Richard BROWN Headline: Former Resident Passes Mrs. Richard Brown is Summoned After Short Illness in Detroit. Word had been received here of the death of Mrs. Richard BROWN, aged 60, who passed away in Detroit Sunday following a short illness. The deceased was born in Keweenaw June 11, 1864 and prior to four years ago had lived here continuously. She was married to William KEAST who passed away in 1899 and was remarried to Richard BROWN. A son, Arthur KEAST, of Detroit, the mother, Mrs. Mary RICHARDS, Tamarack street, and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur WILLIAMS and Mr. David TREVARROW of Laurium, survive. The remains will arrive here Wednesday morning and will be taken to the home of the mother where the funeral will be held in the afternoon at 2:30. Services will be in charge of Rev. Harry WILLIAMS. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: June 3, 1921 Decedents: Mrs. Elizabeth BROWNLOW and Mrs. Mary HOLLIE Headline: Mrs. Elizabeth Brownlow and Mrs. Mary Hollie are Summoned. Two of the oldest citizens of the Torch Lake district have been called by the Grim Reaper in the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Brownlow and Mrs. Mary Hollie. The death of Mrs. Brownlow occurred late Friday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George WATSON. The deceased was 84 years of age. The remains are being taken to Deckerville, this state, for burial. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 16, 1928 Decedent: Samuel BRYANT Headline: Samuel Bryant, Aged Pioneer Resident of Mohawk, is Stricken Passes Away Thursday Evening After Brief Illness. Samuel Bryant, aged 78, well known and esteemed resident of Mohawk, died Tuesday evening at 9:30 following a brief illness. He was born in Cambourne, England, and came to America, settling at the Cliff at 1874. In 1870 he was married in England to Miss Mary Anne WILLIAMS, who died at Mohawk October 10, 1926. The family moved to Central in 1877 and resided there until 1895 when they went to the Atlantic mine, returning to Keweenaw and locating at Mohawk in 1906. For fifty-three years the deceased was an active member of the Methodist church. He also was a member of the American Order of Foresters. The following children survive: Mrs. Annie PRISK, of Mohawk; Samuel Jr., and Edward, Detroit; William H., Sacramento, Calif.; Walter, of Flint and Mrs. W. J. ALLEN, of Mohawk. Two sisters, Mrs. Bessie MANUELL, of England and Mrs. CHINN, of Detroit also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from absent relatives. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 14, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Isaac BURGAN Headline: Mrs. Isaac Burgan, Old Resident, is Summoned. Mrs. Isaac Burgan, 86 years of age, died yesterday at 11 o'clock, after an illness of five months. The late Mrs. Burgan was born in Cornwall, England. She made her home in Lake Linden for over 50 years. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and William John, and by one daughter Mrs. Mary UREN. Mrs. Burgan made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Uren. Last Saturday the Uren home was damaged by fire, necessitating the removal of Mrs. Burgan, who was taken to the Methodist parsonage. The funeral will be held from the parsonage at 1:45 Saturday. Rev. COLLISTER officiating, and burial will be in Lake View, Calumet. The family requests that no flowers be sent. The late Mrs. Burgan was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and had a host of friends in the district. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 7, 1924 Decedent: Sarah BURKHARDT Headline: Mrs. Burkhardt Sumoned Caledonia Matron Dies Suddenly - Inquest is Ordered Mrs. Sarah Burkhardt aged 70, died suddenly late Wednesday eveing at her home on Caledonia street. The deceased was well known here, having made her home here for the past forty years. Three sons, Edward, August and Fred JOHNSON survive. The circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Burkhardt were such as to lead officials to believe she might have died from other than natural causes and a petition filed with Coronor FISHER this morning demanded an inquest into the case. The jury has been impanelled and viewed the remains. An autopsy will be performed upon the body this afternoon. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 23, 1924 Decedent: Catherine BURKHEISER Headline: Miss Burkheiser, Esteemed Resident of Hancock, Dies Miss Catherine BURKHEISER, esteemed Hancock resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of her sister Mrs. August METTE, 403 Cooper avenue. Miss Burkheiser had been occupied in the garden and went to her room for a rest. Later when relatives went to call her she was dead. She had been undergoing treatment for heart trouble recently but her death was entirely unexpected. Miss Burkheiser was 50 years of age and was born in Detroit, coming that city 15 years ago to make her home with her sister. She had innumerable friends in the city to whom the news of her unexpected death came as a shock. Miss Burkheiser was a devout member of St. Patrick's church and was a liberal contributor to charity. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. METTE and Mrs. PASCOE of Detroit. No funeral arrangements have been made. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 24, 1922 Decedent: John BURROWS Headline: Death of John Burrows Word has been received here of the death Wednesday evening in Rochester, Mich., of John Burrows, well known former Calumet resident. Mr. Burrows was fifty-four years of age and for thirty years was a resident of Tamarack. He left here a year ago. Death followed an illness of pneumonia. Besides the widow the following children survive: William of Ahmeek; Harry of Calumet; Mrs. William CROTHERS, Mrs. Charles ROSEMERGY and Miss Myrtle at home. The funeral will be held in Rochester Sunday. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 11, 1927 Decedent: Frank BUSCHELL Headline: Frank Buschell, Well Known Torch Lake Lumberman, Passes Found Dead at Desk in Camp Near Mud Lake Frank BUSCHELL, well known Copper Country logger and highly respected Lake Linden resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday at his camp at Mud Lake, near Lake Linden. Mr. Buschell was found dead seated at his desk in his office. He had not complained previously of being ill. His death is ascribed to heart disease, from which he had been suffering for several months, and no inquest will be held. Mr. Buschell was well known in the Torch Lake and Calumet districts and because of his prominence, the news of his unexpected demise spread rapidly, coming as a severe shock to both communities. Mr. Buschell was one of the few surviving lumbermen of the old school, his name being associated with the lumbering industry in Houghton and Keweenaw counties for many years. His operations were confined for the most part in the northern portion of the peninsula in Keweenaw county, where he operated many camps. Mr. Buschell made several of the largest cuts in that section. Starting out in the employ of the late Ernest BOLLMAN, one of the earliest lumbermen to operate here, Mr. Buschell, by sheer hard work and diligence, rose to a commanding position in the industry. Under Mr. Bollman he became a foreman and eventually entered the lumbering business for himself. His operations gave him a wide acquaintance and he enjoyed a large circle of friends. Mr. Buschell was a lover of the outdoors and a sportsman. He was a member of the old Big Lakes bowling team, which for many years was regarded as the most formidable bowling aggregation in the Copper Country. Mr. Buschell was 62 years of age and was a life-long resident of the Copper Country. He was engaged in the lumbering business for over 30 years. Surviving are the widow, a daughter, Valma, and a son, Samuel. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 6, 1925 Decedent: Ursula BUTLER Headline: Esteemed Resident of District Passes After Long Illness Mrs. Ursula BUTLER, aged 68, pioneer resident of the district and widow of the late Jesse BUTLER, died at the family home on Portland street yesterday morning following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Butler was born at the Cliff location in Keweenaw and spent her entire life in this district. She was married in 1880 to the late Mr. Butler and move a short time later to the present residence. Surviving are the following children: George and Edward of Virginia, Minn., Jesse of Rockland, Mrs. Mary BUTLER-ENGLEHARDT of Philadelphia, Bert of Calumet, Mrs. Clarice BUTLER-GRONFORS of Detroit and Myrtle, also of Detroit. All of the children with the exception of George Butler, who is expected to arrive here tomorrow, were at the bedside when death occurred. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: September 8, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. Frank BYLKAS Headline: Mrs. Frank Bylkas Passes. Esteemed Calumet Matron Summoned After Short Illness. Mrs. Frank Bylkas, aged 29, passed away at the Calumet & Hecla hospital late Thursday evening following a short illness. She was well known and respected in the community and announcement of her death came as a shock to her numerous friends. Mrs. Bylkas was born in Calumet, spending practically her entire life in the district. Surviving are her husband and two children. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Adolph WAHLEN, and the following brothers and sisters, also survive: Clarence and Gustave of Flint, Mrs. Benjamin ROUTEN of Flint, Mrs. Bernard SMITH of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Joseph SHAULIN of Mesnard. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her parents, 466 Caledonia street, Albion. Rev. Anderson, pastor of the Swedish Methodist church in Marinette, Wis., will officiate. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh