Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with E 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. ______________________________________________________________ Dick and June extracted all the following obituaries from the MINING GAZETTE and they have been transcribed by various volunteers for the Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project. ______________________________________________________________ The Mining Gazette Date: April 29, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Raymond EADE Headline: Mrs. Raymond EADE, Well Known Young Matron, Summoned Mrs. Raymond EADE, popular Hancock young woman, died Saturday evening at St. Joseph's hospital, following a short illness. Mrs. Eade was taken suddenly ill Saturday morning and was taken to the hospital immediately. Her death was entirely unexpected and came as a shock to her innumerable friends in the city. Mrs. Eade was formerly Miss Pearl KINSMAN. She was born in Hancock 27 years ago and spent her entire life in the city. Surviving are the husband, two children, Helen, age nine years, and Russell, age six years and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William KINSMAN. A brother, Russell, an officer in the United States navy, also survives. The body has been taken to the home of the parents, 851 Pine street, and the funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with services from the First M. E. church. Holly Rebekah lodge No. 310, of which the deceased was a member, will have, charge, and Rev. C. W. BROWN, the pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Forrest Hill, Houghton. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 4, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. John C. EBERLE Headline: Death of Mrs. John C. EBERLE Prominent Houghton Matron Passes After Brief Illness. Mrs. Christian EBERLE, aged 48, wife of John C. Eberle, passed away at her home, 233 Albion street, at 3:30 o'clock Thursday morning after a brief illness. Her death, which was the result of a heart attack, was unexpected and was a severe shock to her many friends in Houghton and vicinity. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America at the age of 15 years, coming direct to Houghton. There she had made her home ever since. She was a member of Trinity church, Episcopal, and was an active worker in the Guild of that church. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Menney(?), who is attending school at Ypsilanti, and one son, W. R. Eberle of Cushing, Ark. Funeral arrangements will not be completed until word is received from the children. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 6, 1922 Decedent: Miss Muriel EBERTOSKI Headline: Death of Young Lady. Time of Funeral Uncertain - May Take Remains to Escanaba. Miss Muriel EBERTOSKI passed away at St. Joseph's hospital Thursday evening. She was 18 years old and a member of the June commencement class of the Hancock high school. The deceased is survived by her father, Leo EBERTOSKI, one brother, Leo Jr., and a sister, Miss Lenore. The time of the funeral is uncertain as it is possible the body will be shipped to Escanaba to be laid at rest alongside the remains of the decease's mother. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 22, 1924 Decedent: Kreeta ECKREA Headline: Stroke on Street Car is Fatal to Hancock Woman Mrs. Kreeta ECKREA, mother of Charles ECKREA, 1032 Summit street, died early this week in Chicago, where she had been visiting. Her death followed a paralytic stroke. Mr. Eckrea was taken ill suddenly while riding a street car and was removed to a hospital where she died a short time later. The body arrived here Thursday evening and was taken to the home of the son. It was accompanied by Mr. Eckrea and his wife and Mrs. NICHOLLS, a daughter with whom the deceased had been visiting during the last several weeks. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon the remains being taken to Calumet by street car for burial. Mrs. Eckrea made her home on a farm near Calumet up to a year ago when her husband died. Since that time and until her departure for Chicago she had been residing with her son. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: May 23, 1921 Decedent: John EDDY Headline: Death of John Eddy Occurred Yesterday John EDDY, aged 74 years, passed away yesterday afternoon at the family home, 237 Tamarack street, Laurium, following an illness of several days. The late Mr. Eddy was one of Calumet's most highly esteemed and well known pioneer residents. He was born in Cornwall, England, and settled in Calumet in 1870, during which time he had been associated with several of the mining companies in the district, serving as clerk of Calumet township from 1904 to 1906. He was an active member of Calumet Lodge, I. O. O. F., and Calumet lodge, A. O. F. Besides the widow he is survived by five daughters and four sons, Mrs. Fred TONKIN of Detroit; Mrs. Fred BONDS of Hancock; the Misses Mettie, Carrie and Clara at home; Thomas of Staple, Minn.; John and Howard of Detroit, and Albert of Hancock. The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Louis KEAST. Interment will be made in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 1, 1926 Decedent: Mrs. Samuel P. EDDY Headline: Mrs. Eddy, Pioneer Resident of Lake Linden, Summoned Made Home in District for Half Century. Mrs. Samuel P. EDDY, esteemed pioneer Lake Linden resident, died Thursday afternoon at her home after a lengthy illness. Her condition during the last few weeks was critical. Mrs. Eddy was a resident of Lake Linden for half a century and enjoyed a wide acquaintance here and in other sections of the Copper Country. The news of her death came as a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Eddy was born in England May 10, 1841, and came to the United States in 1876, locating in Lake Linden. She was married in England in 1866 and on March 10, with Mr. Eddy, who survives her, she celebrated her sixtieth wedding anniversary. Surviving, besides the husband, who is 83 years of age, is a daughter, Mrs. A. E. DESCHAMPS and a son, Samuel Eddy of Lake Linden, supervisor of Torch Lake township. Four grandchildren, Percy Deschamps of Milwaukee and Harold, Rueben and Corbin Eddy of Lake Linden and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 20, 1921 Decedent: John EDELMAN Headline: Passes in Los Angeles. John EDELMAN, aged 94, former well known Calumet resident, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles, according to advices received here from that city. The deceased came to the Copper Country in 1879 and for 20 years was employed as a lander in No. 2 shaft, Hecla. He left Calumet in 1890 and became a resident of Los Angeles, where he had lived since with his son George. The funeral was held in Los Angeles. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 25, 1924 Decedent: Eustice EDWARDS Headline: Eustice Edwards Summoned Eustice EDWARDS, aged 23, son of Mrs. Louisa Edwards of Yellow Jacket, died shortly after noon Monday from a complication of diseases from which he had been suffering for the past three weeks. The deceased was born and raised in Calumet and was a graduate of Sacred Heart school and for the past few years had been employed at the First National Bank. He is survived by the mother, a brother and sister. Funeral arrangements are not complete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: September 18, 1926 Decedent: Louisa EDWARDS Headline: Mrs. L. Edwards is Summoned by Death After Long Illness Mrs. Louisa Edwards, aged 68, esteemed Calumet matron, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph N. CAESAR, Elm street, early yesterday morning. She had been in declining health for five weeks and death was not unexpected. She was the widow of the late Richard W. EDWARDS, who died here several years ago. Mrs. Edwards was born in Rockland and spent her girlhood there. She married forty-five years ago and resided at Champion until coming to Calumet over forty years ago, making her home on Oak street. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Joseph N. CAESAR, of Calumet; Mrs. Peter PINTEN, of Hancock; and Howard, of Detroit. The following brothers and sister also survive: Herman and Edward STULL and Mrs. Frank SCHULTE, of Detroit, and Mrs. William TYACK, of Algomah, Mich. Nineteen grandchildren also survive. She was an active member of Sacred Heart church. The remains are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Caesar. The son, Howard Edwards, and brother Herman Stull, are expected here from Detroit. Sunday evening Mrs. Leonard CRARY, of Marquette, is expected here this noon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank SCHARF will arrive today from Ontonagon. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 4, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Richard J. EDWARDS Headline: Death of Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Richard J. EDWARDS of Hancock died yesterday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emily FOOTE, of Hurontown, after an illness of several years with a complication of diseases. The late Mrs. Edwards was 43 years of age. She is survived by her husband and two children, Harold and Fern, by her mother, Mrs. Foote, two sisters, Mrs. Frank WILMES of Hurontown and Miss Ethel Foote, and a brother Albert Foote of Hurontown. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. J. J. STRIKE officiating with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 14, 1923 Decedent: Capt. John EDWARDS Headline: Capt. John EDWARDS of Quincy Passes Away Capt. John EDWARDS, aged 78, for many years a mining captain at the Quincy mine, passed away at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William YELLAND, at Quincy, after an illness of several weeks. A complication of diseases due to his advanced age, was the cause of death. Capt. Edwards was born in England, coming to this country 45 years ago. During all that time he was a resident of Quincy but he was widely known throughout the district. He was a member of the Sons of St. George and the Foresters of America. Surviving Capt. Edwards are four daughters, Mrs. William YELLAND of Quincy, Mrs. James SCOBLE of Chicago, Mrs. Maud HAWES of Detroit and Mrs. Frank BLYTHE of Hancock, and one son Richard in Detroit. Funeral arrangements have not yet been definitely made, but services probably will be held Friday afternoon at the Hancock M. E. church. The Sons of St. George plan to attend the funeral in a body. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 21, 1921 Decedent: John EDYVEAN Headline: John EDYVEAN, Pioneer, Died Monday Morning Lake Linden people were surprised and grieved to learn that one of the pioneers of the Copper Country, John EDYVEAN, who came to Lake Linden 46 years ago, died four o'clock yesterday afternoon at the family home in Lake Linden after a very short illness. In fact the first news that many citizens had of his illness was when word of his death reached them. John Edyvean was born in England 67 years ago, when quite young his parents came to America, settling at Dodgeville, Wis. From there they went to Marquette, Mich; and from Marquette he came to Lake Linden, where he has resided continuously for 46 years. He was employed by the C. & H. company and for 30 years was head copper washer in the Hecla Mills. He was a gold medal man, and was one of the solid, prominent citizens of Lake Linden, his loss will be felt. He leaves a widow and five sons, Allan, of Marquette; Roscoe of Bishop, California, Arto, of Superior, Wis., Edmund of Crystal Falls, Mich. And Frank of Ellwood City, Pa. who is expected to arrive tomorrow. John Edyvean was member of the I.O.O.F. of Lake Linden. Funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of the sons, all of whom with the exception of Roscoe, who, will be unable to get here in time are expected to come home. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery. The family requests friends not to send any flowers. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 2, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. Uno EIKKILA Headline: Calumet Young Lady Passes. Centennial Heights Resident Passes After Lengthy Illness. Mrs. Uno EIKKILA, twenty-one years of age, died at her home at Centennial Heights Monday after a lengthy illness. She was born in Calumet and spent her life here. She was well known and had a large host of friends who mourn her death. Besides the husband there survive the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob KAIKKONEN of Lake Shore, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services for Helen, the ten-year-old sister of the deceased, were held Monday. The funeral of Mrs. EIKKILA will probably be held Thursday afternoon with services at the Finnish Apostolic church on Pine street. Burial will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: July 18, 1922 Decedent: Mary EISTER Headline: Calumet Pioneer Passes Away in Wisconsin City Word has been received here of the death in Eau Claire, Wis., Sunday morning of Mrs. Mary EISTER, esteemed copper country pioneer. Death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward WETZEL. Mrs. Eister left here in May and visited in Milwaukee a short time before going to Eau Claire. The body is expected to arrive today. Mrs. Eister was born in Cleveland in 1836. She came to the copper country fifty years ago and for thirty years resided in Central, moving later to Calumet where she had made her home ever since. She was one of the district's most esteemed pioneer residents and news of her death was the cause of keen regret among her many friends. She was a member of Sacred Heart church and was active in the affairs of its altar society. Surviving are the following eleven children: Mrs. Wetzel of Eau Claire, Aloysius, Anthony, Josephine, Mary, Lena of Calumet; Mrs. Anna HEILMICH of Milwaukee, Sister Alize of Gary, Indiana, Sister Mary Joseph of St. Paul, Mrs. Theodore DICKMAN of Ironwood and Joseph of Calumet. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: December 23, 1928 Decedent: James ELLIOTT Headline: Death of James ELLIOTT Former Laurium Resident Summoned in Detroit. Word has been received hee of the death in Detroit of James ELLIOTT, former well known Laurium resident. Mr. Elliott made his home in Laurium for 40 years, leaving for Detroit to locate two years ago. He was born in Phoenix, Keweenaw county, April 14, 1866. Surviving are the widow, six sons, James, Clayton, Willard, Weldon, Gordon, Lenwood and one daughter Mrs. Welmet METTE of Iron Mountain. The mother, two sisters, and a brother residing in Detroit, also survive. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 29, 1920 Decedent: Charles ELLS Headline: Death of Charles ELLS. Resident of Laurium for 20 Years is Summoned. Charles ELLS ____ years of age, well known Laurium resident, died Thursday evening at 5 o'clock at his home on Tamarack street. Mr. Ells first became ill with influenza and later pneumonia developed, since which attack he had been in poor health. Mr. Ells was a resident of Laurium for 30 years and was engaged in the draying business. He leaves a wife. No other relatives survive. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence to Lake View. Rev. Lewis KEAST of the Laurium M.E. church officiating. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Date: May 4, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Charles ENGMAN Headline: Mrs. Charles ENGMAN Passed Away Yesterday The death of Mrs. Charles ENGMAN occurred yesterday morning at ten o'clock at St. Joseph's hospital, following a brief illness. The deceased was a resident of the Copper Country for about thirty years and quite a large circle of friends mourn her loss. She was 51 years of age and is survived by her husband and the following children: Edward and Jennie in Detroit, the Misses Agnes and Helen and Harold at home and Mrs. Joseph URFELS, Jr., of Hancock. The funeral will take place tomorrow and will be private. Burial services will be held at Crawford's mortuary chapel. Rev. Frank LEONARD pastor of the Hancock Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in the Lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: March 23, 1922 Decedent: Harry EPLETT Headline: Harry Eplett, Former Local Resident, Dead Relatives were advised yesterday of the death in Detroit of Harry EPLETT, former well known resident, following a year's illness. The late Mr. Eplett was born in England fifty-three years ago, coming to this country when a boy and made his home in the Copper Country until three years ago when he and his family moved to Detroit. Besides the widow, four sons and a daughter service. They are: Jack, Roy and Gordon of Detroit, William of Callumet, and Mrs. Gilbert SJOHOLM of Detroit. His mother in England also survives. Mr. Eplett was a silver medal employee of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company and while in Calumet made his home on Church street. Mr. Eplett was especially well known here as a singer. He was a member of the Copper Country Choral club and the Copper Country Quartet, having appeared for a number of years as a member of the latter with Albert Giles, James Johns and George Friggins. He was an active member of the Laurium M. E. church during his residence here and also was a member of Helping Hand Tent, Reccabites, of Calumet, and an Odd Fellow lodge of Detroit. William Eplett left last evening for Detroit to attend the funeral. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: August 2, 1922 Decedent: Jacob ERICKSON Headline: Jacob Erickson Passes Following Lingering Illness. Jacob ERICKSON of Fulton, 51 years old, died late Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy illness. The late Mr. Erickson is survived by three children, one of the daughters residing in Keweenaw. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from absent relatives. The body has been taken to the Peterson undertaking parlor in Calumet from which place it is expected the funeral will be held. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date March 28, 1922 Decedent: John M. ERICKSON Headline: DEATH OF John M. Erickson Old Calumet Postoffice Man Passes at Milwaukee Hospital. Dr. O. H. Sorsen was advised yesterday of the death in Milwaukee of John M. Erickson, former well known Calumet resident. Mr. Erickson died following an operation for cancer from which he had been suffering since last November. He was born in Alton, Norway, fifty-five years ago, of Finnish parentage and came to Calumet at an early age. He was one of the first mail carriers appointed here when free delivery service was inaugurated at the Calumet office. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American was and upon his return from the service was attached to the bureau of immigration at New York as interpreter. Mr. Erickson spoke Norwegian, Finnish and English fluently. Fifteen years ago he moved to Chicago where he had been employed as a postal clerk ever since. He was well known here and was a charter member of the Finnish Glee club. He is survived by his wife. Burial will be in Chicago. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 29, 1924 Decedent: Josephine ERICKSON Headline: Pioneer Resident of Laurium is Dead Mrs. Josephine ERICKSON, pioneer resident, aged 67, died at her home at 416 Kearsarge street Sunday, after a brief illness. The deceased was born in Norway and came to this country when a young woman. Mrs. Erickson was a resident of the Copper Country for the past 53 years and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Erickson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Henry KOIVU, of Detroit, a brother Isaac HEBERG of Calumet, and a sister, Mrs. Edward JONAS of Detroit. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. A. HELDEMAN officiating. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 23, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Mary ERICKSON Mrs. Mary ERICKSON passed away at the family residence at Frenchtown this morning at six o'clock. Death was due to heart failure. The deceased was 60 years of age and has been in America about 30 years. She is survived by three sons and four daughters. Also a sister in South Range and a brother in Negaunee. Funeral arrangements will be made after word is received from relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Erickson was one of the most respected residents of the Copper Country and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: February 28, 1923 Decedent: Agnes ERLANDSON Headline: Death of Agnes Erlandson Popular Calumet Girl is Summoned in Marquette. Agnes ERLANDSON, twenty years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erlandson of Yellow Jacket, died yesterday morning in a Marquette hospital. Miss Erlandson had been ill of pleurisy since November. Her parents were at her bedside at the time of her death. Miss Erlandson was a graduate of the Calumet high school and had been a student at the Marquette Normal. She was one of the district's popular young ladies and had many friends here. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Elmer and Arnold, and two sisters, Effie and Gladys. The body will be taken to Ishpeming, the former home of the family, where interment will be made. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 25, 1922 Decedent: Professor August ESPEL Headline: Prof. ESPEL Dies in Detroit. Professor August ESPEL, prominent resident, died suddenly in Detroit Saturday, according to word received here. Death was caused by heart complications. The deceased was sixty-two years old and leaves a widow, two sons, Alphonse and Clarence, and three daughters, Eleanor, Lenore and Agnes. Funeral services were held yesterday in Detroit. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: January 7, 1920 Decedent: Alex ETHIER Headline: Alex ETHIER, Pioneer, Passed Away Yesterday Alex ETHIER, aged 76 years, passed away yesterday morning at 4:45 o'clock at his home, 815 Scott street, following a long illness. The late Mr. Ethier was a native of Canada being born in that country on February 1, 1844 and coming to this country in 1861. He landed at Eagle Harbor on June 3 after an eight day trip by boat and has been a resident of the district ever since. In 1866 he married Miss Elizabeth BARTH of Eagle River and worked as contractor in Keweenaw county for 25 years, moving to Red Jacket in 1885, where he worked as contractor for 11 years. He served four years as overseer of highways and nine years as street commissioner of Red Jacket. The late Mr. Ethier, together with his wife, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 22, 1916. The deceased was a member of St. Anne's parish being trustee of the church for the past 28 years and treasurer for 18 years. He was an honorary member of St. Jean Baptiste society. The deceased is survived by the following children and a widow: Mrs. Lefore DEMAROIS, Mrs. Clarence J. GLANVILLE, Mrs. John HOBNER, Mrs. William MADIGAN, Mrs. Angelo J. CURTO and Henry and John. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Anne's church to Lake View cemetery under the auspices of the St. Jean de Baptiste society. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 27, 1925 Decedent: John ETTINGER Headline: John Ettinger, Well Known Calumet Man, Summoned by Death John ETTINGER, aged 56, esteemed Lauium resident, died at his home at 222 Tamarack St., early Tuesday morning. He had been in ill health since last April. Mr. Ettinger was born in Luxembourg, Europe, in 1869 and came to this country making his home at Port Washington, Wisconsin 35 years ago and later came to Calumet. He was first employed by the Tamarack Mining company and for the past 25 years he was employed in the blacksmith shop of the C. and H. He was married in 1894 to Miss Pauline HONOLD. Mr. Ettinger was a member of the Foresters of America and the German Aid Society. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by the following children: Clara, Pauline, Anna, Margaret and John, at home. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, Rev. A. G. SOMMERS, pastor of the St. Paul's English Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Jacquie Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: June 22, 1920 Decedent: John EUSTICE Headline: John EUSTICE Dies While on Way to His Home Here. John EUSTICE, the master mechanic of the Seneca mine, died on the Northern Michigan train as it passed McKeever this morning of cancer of the stomach. Mr. Eustice was able to walk and walked up and down the car. Soon after he lost consciousness and died in his wife's arms. Mr. Eustice was 51 years of age and came to this country about 28 years ago. He was well known here in Houghton as he had been employed as a machinist by the Copper Range for four years. Ten years ago he went to the Winona as master machinist where he remained until about two years ago, at which time he was appointed to a similar position at the Seneca. Mr. Eustice learned his trade in the old country and was considered one of the best men in line in the district. He was a very genial pleasant man and very highly esteemed by his friends and his fraternal associates. He was a member of Pilgrim lodge I.O.O.F., Houghton F. & A. M.., David Kendall council R. & S. H. and Montrose Commandery K. T. He is survived by his wife and a daughter Lucile, and by a sister in England. Mrs. James and Jon POLGLASE are cousins. Jas. TAMBLYN of Hubbell and John JOLLY of Houghton are brothers-in-law. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced shortly. Transcribed by: Jacquie Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: January 9, 1928 Decedent: Mrs. Samuel EUSTICE Headline: Mrs. Samuel Eustice, Well Known Houghton Resident, Succumbs Mrs. Samuel EUSTICE, age 35, well known and highly esteemed Houghton matron, passed away Monday evening after an illness of several months. The deceased was born at Atlantic Mine and had lived in the Copper Country all her life. She is survived by her husband, one small son, Edwin, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. JOLLY, and one brother, Samuel JOLLY, Ithaca, N.Y. Funeral services will be held from the home, 1302 Quincy street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. R. R. FEUELL, pastor of Grace M. E. church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: January 23, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. James EVANS Headline: Death of Mrs. James Evans. Esteemed Resident of Houghton for Many Years Passes. Mrs. James EVANS, aged 65, died at her home in West Houghton Sunday morning at 11:20 o'clock. Mrs. Evans had been in poor health for several years, but her actual fatal illness was only of two weeks duration. She had lived in Houghton the greater part of her life. Mrs. Evans was born at Bruce Mines, Ont., but came to Houghton at an early age. She was married in Hancock, where she resided for a time. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Evans lived at Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor in Keweenaw county and then came to Houghton to reside. Besides her husband, Mrs. Evans is survived by five daughters and two sons, as follows: Mrs. Joseph RUSCHE, of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Lowell GORDON, of Miami, Arizona; Mrs. Archie MCALLISTER of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. John BERRY of Houghton; Mrs. Jean WAHL of Hancock; George, of Globe, Ariz.; Alfred, of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and Cy EVANS of Houghton. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the residence by the Rev. U. G. RICH, pastor of the Congregational church of Hancock, and burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: May 12, 1919 Decedent: Albert EVERETT Headline: Albert EVERETT Passes. Native of Keweenaw County Died at His Home at Kearsarge. Albert EVERETT, who has been a resident of the Copper Country for practically his whole life, died at his home at Kearsarge on Monday evening after an attack of pneumonia. He was 59 years of age. He was born at the Cliff mine and was the eldest son of Harlow EVERETT one of the pioneers of the Copper Country. When a child the family moved to Central mine where the elder Everett conducted the "big boarding house" for many years and retired with a competency. The deceased, after working for his father for many years, took a position in the Central mine store, later going to Redridge, where he managed the store for some 12 years. Then he came to Calumet and conducted the Red Front store for some time, and later on was associated with John R. BENNETTS in the store at Copper City. About a year ago he went to North Dakota and managed one of the stores of the non-partisan league, but retired when he found that the co- operative concern operating it expected dividends before they could be earned. About two months since he entered the employ of the PETERMANN store at Kearsarge and was forced to give up work about two weeks ago. Bert Everett, as he was generally known, was of a very retiring disposition, but had many warm friends who admired him for his unassuming manner. Besides the widow, the following brothers and sisters survive: Joseph of Duluth; Mrs. Belle MERRILL of Jamestown, N.D.; Mrs. George WARNACK of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. W. H. FIELDS, of Lexington, Ky. Fraternally, Mr. Everett was a member of Keweenaw lodge, R.A.M., and Montrose Commandery, Knights Templar. Transcribed by: Jacquie Scherr ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: April 12, 1920 Decedent: Nicholas EWEN The death of the late Nicholas EWEN of Hubbell occured last evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jacob BACH, after an illness of seven months. The deceased was born in Germany in 1836. He had resided in Hubbell about 32 years. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. William YCOST of Hubbell; Mrs. Jacob BACH of Hubbell; Peter E. of Wisconsin; Nicholas, Jr., of Tamarack City, also 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, a Requiem High Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father ZIMMERMAN of St. Cecilia's church. Interment will be the Mount Calvary cemetery. 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