Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with H Copyright © 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. ------------------------------------------------ Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: August 22, 1930 Decedent: EDWARD D. HALL Headline: Edward D. Hall, 87, Pioneer Mining Man, Summoned by Death Edward D. Hall, a resident of the Copper Country for the past 64 years, died Friday evening at his home on Lake Linden avenue. He had been ill for several months previous to his death. The late Mr. Hall was born in Camborn, England, 87 years ago and with his wife came to this country in 1866, settling at the Cliff mine. Later he worked at the Star Mine in Copper Harbor and the Central and Phoenix consolidated mines. He was the mining captain at these mines for several years, retiring from active duty about 25 years ago. Since then he has made his home in Laurium. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, and one son, Edward J. Hall superintendent of the Calumet public schools. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at his home, the Rev. G. G. Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: May 12, 1926 Decedent: MRS. ELIZABETH HARJALA Headline: WOLVERINE MATRON SUMMONED-Mrs. Elizabeth Harjala Dies Following Lengthy Illness Mrs. Elizabeth Harjala, aged 59, died Wednesday at her residence on the County Road , Wolverine, following an illness of several months. The deceased was born in Finland and came to America over thirty years ago. Two children, Sadie, at home, and Mrs. Bert Moore was at the bedside when death occurred. Two brothers and two sisters in Finland also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Bethlehem church, Rev. Antere officiating. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: March 29, 1920 Decedent: James Francis Harper James Francis Harper, for 43 years a resident of Calumet, died at the family home in the McClure flats Monday evening after an illness lasting for over a year. Mr. Harper was born in Calumet on May 20, 1877. For many years he was employed at the Vivian store in Calumet. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harper, and the following brothers and sisters: William, at LaPere, Mich.; Thomas and Raymond, in Detroit; Mrs. Hocking at Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Bond, of Ypsilanti. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p. m. from the family home. Rev. Keast of the Laurium M. E. church officiated. Transcribed by: Wes Richards --------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: September 5, 1925 Decedent's Name: Daniel C. HARRINGTON D. C. Harrington Passed Away Today Calumet and surrounding towns have been called on a number of times to mourn the departure of a favorite son but seldom, if ever, was such universal sorrow felt throughout the district as was shown this morning when it was learned that Daniel C. Harrington, a general favorite with all who knew him, had passed away. Mr. Harrington was born in Calumet 56 years ago and had spent the greater part of his life here. The deceased entered the employ of the First National bank of Calumet in 1896 and worked his way from a clerk to assistant cashier, a position he held for several years. Before coming to the First national Mr. Harrington was with the Superior national Bank of Hancock, entering the employ of the institution when it was organized in 1890. In the death of Daniel Harrington the community loss one of its most prominent and beloved citizens anda man who was always ready to help a fellow being in distress. His kinkly advice and helping hand will be missed in more than one home, as all during his short life he was known for his benevolence. Fraternally he was a member of Calumet council, No. 1245, Knights of Columbus, and had served as financial secretary for a number of years. He was also a Past Exalted ruler of the Elks and was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen and Eagles, and was a trustee and treasurer of Sacred Heart church. All during his life he was a devout Catholic and alwyas took an active interest in church work. Thursday, the deceased performed this duties at the bank and was in his usual good health and spirits and was stricken down during the evening with what proved to be his fatal malady. He was taken to the Mohawk hospital where a case of double lobar pneumonia developed and at 7 o'clock this morning he passed away. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, the Misses Gertrude, and Margaret, and two sons, Frank and Paul, also four sister, the Misses Margaret, Katherine and Anna, of Detroit, and Sister Dorothea, a num of the order of Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia, Kansas. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Cat Nielsen ------------------------------------------------ Mining Gazette December 3, 1925 MISS MAGGIE HARRINGTON Maggie Harrington, Recluse of Central Location, Summoned A searching party Sunday afternoon found the body of Miss Maggie Harrington, aged 65, a recluse who had made her home in Central for the past forty-five years. The corpse was found about 200 feet east of the state highway near the Eagle Harbor short cut. She had been at Eagle Harbor Friday and returned to Central, via Phoenix, but upon arriving at Central retraced her steps toward Phoenix. The caretaker at the Central property began a search for her Sunday morning when it was learned she had not been seen for two days and the remains were found frozen in a snowdrift. The deceased had been a resident of Keweenaw county for sixty years, living with her parents at the Northwestern location, east of Central. She moved to Eagle Harbor after the death of her mother and later back to Northwestern. For the past forty years she had resided in a small building in Central. Although she had grade school education and was employed for a short time as a house maid she preferred the lonely life of a recluse and fearlessly roamed about Keweenaw's woodland roads day and night. In spite of her advanced age she trudged through the snow from Central to Eagle Harbor or Eagle River almost daily throughout the year, clad in a long black coat, dress and shawl and wearing rubber boots. She was not very conversant and kept informed on all leading news of the day. Hundreds of autoists who stopped to give her a ride along her lonely way have been surprised to get a prompt refusal for she seldom rode in a car, occasionally accepting a ride only from those whom she was acquainted. As far as is known she had no living relatives. A sister, Mrs. Michael Powers, resided at Eagle Harbor forty years but moved away from the district and no one knows of her whereabouts. The remains were brought to the Shea Chapel Sunday afternoon and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: June 11, 1926 Decedent: MICHAEL HARRINGTON Headline: MICHAEL HARRINGTON PASSES, Well Known Laurium Resident is Summoned. Michael Harrington, aged 59, passed away at his home on Lake Linden Ave. Friday evening. The deceased was born in Osceola and spent his entire life in the district. Surviving are the widow and the following brothers and sisters: Bridget, Josie, Mary, Patrick and Dennis, all of Laurium. Mr. Harrington was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The funeral probably will be held Monday morning from Sacred Heart church at ? o'clock. Interment will be held in Lake Linden cemetery. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: December 9, 1926 Decedent: TIMOTHY A. HARRINGTON Headline: Timothy Harrington, Former Resident, Is Summoned in Butte Word has been received here of the death in Butte, Mont., Thursday night of Timothy A. Harrington, aged 45, former well known Calumet man. He was operated on Sunday for acute appendicitis, after which peritonitis developed and his condition grew worse ending in his death on Thursday night. He was born and raised in Calumet and attended Sacred Heart school. He was employed at the Reding store for a number of years and left here twelve years ago for Butte, where he had since resided. Surviving are the father, David Harrington, of Cedar street, three brothers, Dennis and Michael of Calumet and Cornelius, of Butte and a sister Margaret, of Calumet. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of Division No. 2, A. O. H., of Calumet. The remains are being shipped here from Butte and upon arriving here will be taken to the home of the father. Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting the arrival of the funeral party. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: MINING GAZETTE Date: October 7, 1915 Decedent: BENJAMIN HARRIS Headline: LATE BENJAMIN HARRIS LIVED HERE MANY YEARS-Deceased Was Foreman in Calumet and Hecla Stamp Mill for 34 Years-Remains Taken to Evart from Topeka for Burial The Evart Review of September 24 published a lengthy account of the life and death of the late Benjamin Harris, a former resident of Lake Linden. The deceased was a brother of Captain S. B. Harris of Hancock. Mrs. C. D. Hanchette, niece of the deceased, attended the funeral. The Review says, "Benjamin Harris left Evart, with Mrs. Harris, two weeks ago, in the best of health and spirits, for Topeka, Kansas, where they planned to spend the next three or four months with their daughter, Mrs. H. E. Wolfe. They had been there but two days when Mr. Harris was seized with an illness which in less than a week terminated fatally. In the hope of affording relief, an operation was resorted to, but was evidently in such a weakened condition that he could not withstand the shock. He died at noon, Saturday, September 25. "His son, James H. Harris, superintendent of schools at Dubuque, Iowa, was at once notified, and hastened to Topeka, whence with the mother and daughter, Mrs. Wolfe, the remains were accompanied back to Evart. "The death of Mr. Harris, coming so suddenly, was a severe shock to his devoted wife and family and falls with special force on his wife who had been his loyal and constant companion fifty-two years. The sympathy of all her friends goes out strongly to her in her great affliction. "Benjamin Harris was born July 6, 1838, in Cornwall, England, and died September 25, 1915, at Topeka, Kansas. "Mr. Harris lived the first 27 years of his life in his native land. May 20, 1865, he sailed to America, and took his residence in northern Michigan, residing in Eagle River, Phoenix, and Lake Linden. For 34 years, he made Lake Linden his home. Since 1906 he has been a resident of Evart. "Nearly all Mr. Harris' years of active service were spent in the business. For 34 years he was foreman in the stamp mill for the Calumet & Hecla Mining company. When he retired in 1906, he was presented with a thousand dollar check by the company in expression of appreciation for the fidelity and profitableness of his service. "Just two years to the day, before sailing for America, Mr. Harris married Miss Jane F. Allen, who with two sons and two daughters, namely James H., of Dubuque, Iowa, Mrs. Minnie Wolfe, of Topeka, Kansas, John, of Detroit, and Mrs. Florence Wells of Evart, survive the husband and father. Four grandchildren also share in this sorrow. Mr. Harris was of a large family and is survived by only two brothers, Samuel B. Harris of Hancock, Michigan, and Mark Harris, of England. "Mr. Harris, nearly all of his life, was blessed with health and strength, and strenuous was his active life, but was on an even and humorous temperament. He had an aggressive and inventive mind that made him a leader in his business. Good books had a charm for him. Home was a dear place to him. He was a very devoted son, spoke tenderly of his mother, a very companionable husband, and a kind hearted father. It was two years last May when Mr. and Mrs. Harris celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. (Benjamin Harris obit continued) As a neighbor he was in favor. He was loved by those who worked over him, by those who worked under him, and by those who lived by him. "Since February 28, 1858, or for a period of 57 years Mr. Harris had taken a very active part in church life. He was a member and local preacher in the Wesley Methodist church of England, taking out his first local preacher's license in 1863. In America he joined the Methodist Episcopal church and held office of local preacher. Sunday school superintendent, class leader, steward and for many years was chairman of the board of trustees. He was treasurer of the official board at the time of his death, and although in retired life and advanced age, his activities will make his vacant seat conspicuous. "Mr. Harris was an active Mason for thirty years; a member of John Duncan lodge No. 373 F. & A. M., of Lake Linden, and since his residence here of Evart lodge, no. 320." Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Oct. 28, 1920 Decedent: John T. Harry Headline: WATCHMAN FOUND DEAD John T. Harry Succumbed in South Hecla Shaft Thursday. John T. Harry, a silver medal employee of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company, employed as a watchman in No. 9 South Hecla shaft, was found dead on the ladder way Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock by one of the underground workers. An autopsy held Thursday evening revealed that death was due to natural causes, there being no indications of an accident. The deceased was 58 years old, and came to this country from England over 40 years ago. He has been a resident of Calumet for over 30 years, remaining in the employ of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company since his arrival here. He was an active member of the Calumet Methodist church and a member of the Temple of Honor society. He is survived by two daughters, the Misses Myrtle and Ruth at home, three sons, John of Detroit, Russell of Kansas City, Mo., and Wilfred at home. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Harry, residing at the Harry residence, 2465 "C" street, Raymbaultown, and one sister, Mrs. John Langsford, of Springfield, Mo. No funeral arrangements have been announced. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: July 1, 1926 Decedent: F. B. HART Headline: Death of F. B. Hart Word has been received Sunday of the death in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, of F. B. Hart, well known former Hubbell resident. No details concerning his death were contained in the message, although relatives Saturday were advised of his serious condition in an Oklahoma City hospital. The body will be brought to Hubbell for burial. Mr. Hart was well known here and his death came as a shock to the community. He was 36 years of age and was born in Calumet. For 11 years he was in the regular army holding the rank of sergeant in a machine gun company of the 13th infantry. He was discharged a short time ago. Mr. Hart served in the Philippines and during World War acted as an instructor at Camp Freemont, later going to Russia. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hart of Hubbell, two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Bushell of Lake Linden and Mrs. Thomas Kaufman of Hubbell and a brother Joseph of Hubbell. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: The Mining Gazette Date: November 13, 1926 Decedent: MRS. HATTON Headline: Mrs. Hatton, Former Hancock Resident, Passes in Detroit John C. Jeffrey has been advised of the death Saturday in Detroit of his sister-in-law, Mrs. L. Hatton, well known former Hancock resident. She had been ailing for several weeks. Mrs. Hatton was the widow of the late Harry Hatton. She made her home in Hancock for many years going to Detroit a few years ago, where she engaged in nursing. Surviving are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. John C. Jeffrey and Mrs. John F. Ryan, Hancock; Mrs. Belle Peter and Miss Linna Whittle, Detroit; W. H. Whittle, Painesdale and Melvin Whittle of Minneapolis. Mrs. Jeffrey and Mr. Whittle of Painesdale were called to Detroit by Mrs. Hatton's serious illness. The body is expected to arrive in Hancock Tuesday. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: The Mining Gazette Date: June 25, 1926 Decedent: MRS. MARY HAUCK Headline: Mrs. Mary Hauck, Esteemed Resident of Copper Country, Summoned Mrs. Mary Hauck, esteemed pioneer Copper Country resident, died Friday morning at the family home on Summit street after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hauck was a resident of Hancock for 46 years and had many friends in the district who will be grieved to learn of her death. She was born in Ohio 75 years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Joseph McGlynn of Detroit, Mrs. Frank Wurm of Hancock, Miss Helen at home, Joseph of Calumet, Frank of Chicago and Albert of Sheboygan, Wis. Eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild survive. Mrs. Hauck was the widow of the late Ferdinand Hauck. She was a devoted member of St. Joseph's church. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: September 24, 1925 Decedent's Name: Mrs. John HAUN Mrs. John Haun, Laurium, Summoned Yesterday A very sad death occurred Thursday afternoon when Mrs. John Haun of 1673 Lake Linden avenue passed away at the Calumet & Hecla hospital after a short illness. The deceased was born in Calumet 47 years ago and spent her entire life in the community where she had a large circle of friends. The deceased was a devout Catholic and was a member of Sacred Heart church and always took an active interest in church work. She was a member of the Sacred Heart league. Besides the husband, a son, Francis L. Haun, of Kenosha, Wis., and a step daughter, Miss Norrine, and three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Danfels of Los Angeles; Mrs. Victor Kowalski; of Allegan, Mich; Mrs. Mary Wrobleski, of Houghton, and a brother, Frank O'Connor, of Miami, Arizona, survive. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning with services at Sacred Heart church. Rev Fr. Julius will say a high mass for the deceased. Burial will be in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Cat Nielsen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: October 14, 1925 Decedent's Name: Paul HENDRICKSON Former Well Known Hancock Merchant is Cancer Victim Paul Hendrickson of Tapiola, a former well known Hancock merchant, died Wednesday at the Hancock Clinic hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks. Death was caused by cancer of the stomach from which Mr. Hendricksen had been ailing for several months. Mr. Hendrickson was born in Finland 58 years ago and came to this country when 14 years of age, locating in the Copper Country. For many years he conducted a meat market and grocery store on Frnaklin street which he sold to N. Lepisto and company. Following the disposal of his business 13 years ago, he moved to his farm near Tapiola. Surviving are the widow and three children, Ida, Waino and William at home. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from Tapiola church. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery, Hancock, the Rev. Paul Heideman officiating. Transcribed by: Cat Nielsen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: MINING GAZETTE Date: July 25, 1928 Decedent: HENRY HILLEGAS Headline: Henry Hillegas, Well Known Houghton Man, Summoned Henry Hillegas, a resident of Houghton for the past 22 years, passed away at his home, 241 South street, early yesterday morning. Mr. Hillegas was well known throughout the district and had a host of friends. Born in Quakertown, Pa., Mr. Hillegas came to the Copper Country when a young man, and was connected with the mines of the Rockland district. He was superintendent of the mills at the Rockland for a number of years. Fraternally, Mr. Hillegas was a member of the Houghton lodge, F. & A. M. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Josie Hillegas: a son, Albin Hillegas of Houghton, and a step-son, William H. Stebbins of Detroit. Mr. Stebbins is expected here today to attend the funeral. The funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon with a Christian Science service at 1 o'clock in the home. Burial will be in the Rockland cemetery, with the Masonic service at the graveside. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: May 25, 1926 Decedent: Mrs. Sakari HILTUNEN Headlines: DEATH OF MRS. HILTUNEN-Esteemed Dollar Bay Resident Dies After Short Illness. Mrs. Sakari Hiltunen, respected Dollar Bay resident, died Thursday morning at the family home after a short illness. She was born in Finland in 1876 and was a resident of Dollar Bay for 45 years. Surviving are the husband and following children: Mrs. Walter Pokela, Mrs. Waino Nippa, Mrs. Arvid Wuolukka of Detroit, Mrs. Eino Rintala of Baraga, and Mrs. Arvid Kuusisto of Dollar Bay and Miss Martha, George, Reino, Albin, David and Donald at home. Her father, a sister, Mrs. Charles Mattson of Hancock, and two brothers also survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church. The Rev. Matt Pesonen, the pastor, will officiate and burial will be at Lakeside. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 14, 1929 Decedent: MRS. RICHARD M. HOAR Headline: MRS. RICHARD M. HOAR, PIONEER RESIDENT OF HOUGHTON, IS CALLED Death Comes Suddenly to Her Thursday Morning. Mrs. Richard M. Hoar, perhaps the oldest pioneer resident of Houghton, died at her home on Montezuma street at 8:30 yesterday morning. The mother of seven children, four survive her; Clarence M. Hoar of Houghton, with whom she made her home, Mrs. L. M. Hardenburgh of Ironwood, Mich, Mrs. Elton W. Walker, of Beverly Hills, California and Frederick W. Hoar of Globe, Arizona. They, and a brother, Samuel W. Bailey, of Manitowac, Wisconsin, rematin to cherish the memory of the most remarkable little woman who has ever entered their lives. Of the generation of pioneers of the Copper Country, which, like the Arabs, have folded their tents and silently stolen away, Mrs. Hoar Possessed all the sterling qualities of that generation. Vicissitudes were many in her long life, but she met them with courage, and the hope, born of faith, that the morrow would be better than today, and this faith sustained her as she quietly passed away. She was a familiar figure in the streets of Houghton, especially to those of the older residents, because up until a few days before her death, she did her own shopping. Independent of spirit and in the full possession of all her faculties, she maintained a keen interest of others and in the affairs of the day. If shadows were there, she did not live in the shadows, but in the sunlight of good cheer, and so, remained young, even at the advanced age of 93, exemplifying the thought that nobody grows old by merely living a number of years; that they grow old by deserting their ideals; that while years may wrinkle their skin, to give up enthusiasm, wrinkles the soul. And so she clung to her ideals; kept the embers of her enthusiasm alive and glowing. The late Mrs. Hoar was born in the town of North Walshan, Norfolk, England, April 3,1836, and coming to Canada in her twenty-second year, was married to Richard M. Hoar at Toronto on August 30, 1858. Mr. Hoar was for many years engaged in merchandising and was Houghton's leading merchant. The tales of hidden mineral wealth in the new Copper Country of Michigan, was the lure that brought the young couple to Houghton in the spirit of 1859. It is related that the trip from Toronto took 21 days. They landed at Portage Entry, where Mr. Hoard procured a small boat, and rowed...... (This is the end of the transcript which is available to me.) Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: MINING GAZETTE Date: June 18, 1928 Decedent: MRS. JAMES HOCKING Headline: Mrs. James Hocking, Pioneer Keweenaw Matron, Summoned Mrs. James Hocking, one of Keweenaw county's well known residents of the early days, passed away at her home on Iroquois street Monday evening at 6 o'clock. She has been ailing for a number of years but her condition was not serious until a few hours before her demise. Born in Cambourne, England, eight five years ago, Mrs. Hocking came to this country when a young woman and settled at the Central Mine location where she married. Her husband predeceased her about four years ago. She remained at Central for more than fifty years. For the past fourteen years she made her home in Laurium. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Richards of Laurium, and Mrs. Annie Osborne of Detroit, and two sons, John and William Hocking of Calumet. Mrs. Hocking was a member of the Laurium Methodist church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from absent relatives. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Feb. 12, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Joseph Hocking Headline: MRS. JOSEPH HOCKING DIED THIS MORNING Mrs. Joseph Hocking, aged 62 years, passed away early this morning at the family home at Onieco (?), following a several months illness. The late Mrs. Hocking came to the Copper Country forty years ago. Besides the husband, three daughters and four sons survive. They are Mrs. Thomas Matthews of Laurium, Mrs. John Hutchins of Ahmeek, Mrs. Richard Rowe of Hancock, John of Kansas City, Harry of Lansing, Roy of Detroit and Leslie at home. Funeral arrangements are pending awaiting word from the out of town relatives. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 1, 1926 Decedent: RICHARD HODGE Headline: Richard Hodge, Killed in Auto Accident, Was Early C. C. Resident Richard Hodge, aged 72 years, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident at Toivola Monday evening, was an early settler in the Copper Country. He was born in Cornwall, England, and came to the Copper Country 57 years ago. After residing here for 27 years, he moved to Iron Mountain where he spent a few years before going to Ironwood. He is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. James Kitto of Dollar Bay, and Mrs. William Jones of Calumet. James Jones, 231 Calverley street Houghton is a nephew of the deceased. The body has been removed to the Jones residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Coroner Charles R. Little, who was called upon to investigate the accident yesterday, ordered a coroner's inquest, and a jury, composed of Jack Ruhl, Ed Mitchell, Charles Chynoweth, Nels A. Nelson, S. G. Evans and John Stack, was impanelled to conduct the inquest. Norman Chegwidden, who was painfully injured in the same accident, was reported to be resting easy late yesterday afternoon. It is believed that his injuries are not of a serious nature. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 2, 1925 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Mary HOFER Injuries Received in Fall Are Fatal to Hancock Pioneer Mrs. Mary Hofer, esteemed Copper country pioneer resident, died Monday afternoon at 4:30 at the her home at 305 Hancock avenue. Mrs. Hofer was injured in a fall last June and never fully recovered. Her condition of late was critical. Mrs. Hofer was born in County Waterford, Ireland, and came to the United States at an early age making her home in Hancock. She had numerous friends in the district. Surviving are the following children. Mrs. Mayme B. Nelson, Mrs. Fred C. Solimmon and Mrs. Fred Rogers. A brother, Thomas Dee, of Ripley and three grandchildren, Dee and Norman Nelson and Fred Rogers, also survive. Mrs. Hofer was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H. and a devout member of St. Patrick's church. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Cat Nielsen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: June 22, 1926 Decedent: Patrick Holland Headline: Patrick Holland, Former Hancock Resident, Dies Word has been received of the death in Detroit Tuesday evening of Patrick Holland, former well known resident of this city. Mr. Holland was ill a week, suffering a relapse afer apparently recovering from a previous illness. The body will arrive here this evening, accompanied by two brothers, Neil of Detroit and the Rev. Fr. John Holland of St. Ignace, who went to Detroit from Chicago, where he was attending the Eucharistic congress after being advised of his brother's condition. The body will be taken to the Holland home, 724 Franklin street. Mr. Holland was 45 years of age and was born in Keweenaw county. He left the Copper Country about 20 years ago. Surviving are the following sisters and brothers: Mary of Hancock, Gertrude of Detroit, Julia of St. Ignace, the Rev. F. John Holland of St. Ignace, Neil of Detroit, Daniel A. of Hancock, and Michael of Iron Mountain. The funeral will be held Saturday morning. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: April 27, 1926 Decedent: MRS. MARIA HOLONBO Headline: Mrs. Maria Holonbo, Well Known Pioneer, Passes in Bessemer Word was received yesterday by Mrs. Matt Greklia of Hancock of the death in Bessemer Friday night of Mrs. Maria Holonbo, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Holonbo, who is a well known pioneer of Laurium, had been spending the winter with a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Hoffman. The body will be shipped to Laurium for burial. Mrs. Holonbo, who was about 80 years of age, was born in Norway, coming to the United States 50 years ago. She had been a resident of Houghton and Keweenaw counties since. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. L. Hoffman of Bessemer, Mrs. Joseph Rowe of Quincy, and Miss Alida of Laurium who was with Mrs. Holonbo at the time of her death; one son, William of Cook, Minn.; a sister, Mrs Grekila of Hancock, and a brother, Isaac Johnson of Lake Linden. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: January 9, 1929 Decedent: JOHN HONOLD Headline: John Honold, Well Known Resident of Laurium, Is Called John Honold, well known Laurium resident passed away at the family home, 217 Kearsarge street, Wednesday night shortly after 10 o'clock. He had been ill for some time and death was not unexpected. He was born in Germany, May 8, 1864 and came to the Copper Country at the age of five with his parents. For the past thirty-eight years he resided in Laurium. He was employed by the Calumet and Hecla mining company for thirty years and for five years was janitor at the English Evangelical Lutheran church. Surviving are the widow and following children: Phillip, Henry, William and George, of Laurium; Mrs Minnie Kock, of Chicago; Mrs. John Haischer of Laurium and Martha at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Westphal and Mrs. Pauline Ettinger, of Laurium, also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, and at 2:15 from St. Paul's Lutheran church. Rev. A. Lucas will officiate. Interment will be in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 5, 1926 Decendent: MRS. JACOB HOOK Headline: MRS. JACOB HOOK PASSES-Old Colony Matron Dies Suddenly at Her Home This Morning. Mrs. Jacob Hook, aged (?)65, (hard to tell the figures)a resident of Old Colony, died at her home Friday morning. She had been in apparent good health upon arising and died shortly afer 7 o'clock. Mrs. Hook had been a resident of this district for the past thirty eight years. Surviving are her husband and following children: John, Ralph, Anna, and Mrs. William Felker, of Detroit; Mrs. Maxwell Smith, of Calumet, Isaac, Henry, Edna and Ellen at home. A brother, Charles Olson of Calumet and a sister, Mrs. Victor Hill, of St. Mary's Canada, also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from absent relatives. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Oct. 28, 1920 Decedent: Capt. Thomas Hooper Headline: CAPT. THOMAS HOOPER, REAL PIONEER, DIES Captain Thomas Hooper, a real pioneer of the Copper Country and one of its veteran mining men, died Thursday at Rockland. Capt. Hooper, who was 78 years of age, spent the greater part on an active lifetime in the Copper Country and his life was intimately connected with the development of the district's basic industry. The remains were taken to his old home in Cresco, Iowa, Friday, and the funeral was held there Sunday under the auspices of the Masonic orders to which he belonged. Capt. Thomas Hooper was born at Chasewater, Cornwall, England, on the first day of March, 1842. He came to the United States in 1859, and commenced his career as a mining man at the Quincy mine, Houghton county, Michigan, working as a miner. He then went to Ontonagon county and worked in the Rockland group of mines. It was at the National mine that he took his first contract sinking a shaft when he was 20 years old. He was married at Rockland the Fourth of July, 1862, to Miss Henrietta H. Furman. They celebrated their golden wedding at the Victoria mine, July 4, 1912. His wife passed away at Cresco, Iowa, three years ago. He accepted a situation at the Champion iron mine, as mining captain, and remained there one year. From there he came to the Union mines, Ontanagon county, Carp Lake Township as timberman and remained there as caretaker until appointed as superintendent of the Ontanagon Silver mine in 1873. In 1874 he accepted a position as superintendent of the Nonesuch copper mine. In 1875, he leased the Nonesuch for seven years. He built a stamp mill there and tramway to Lake Superior, and engaged actively in the mining and production of copper. In 1881 he sold his lease to the Nonesuch Mining syndicate, and remained at the Nonesuch as agent until 1883. In 1881 in connection with Byron H. White and Charles A. Parker, he opened up the White Pine mine, took out the first copper and shipped it. In 1883, he moved his family from the Nonesuch, and took up residence in Ontanagon. That same year he accepted the position as agent for the Michigan State Quarry company, at the "Arragon" near Baraga, Michigan. He remained there for five years. In 1888 he went to Port Arthur, Canada, as agent for the Cleveland Silver Mining Company. In 1893 he moved to Cresco, Iowa, near where he had a large farm and in 1899 he was appointed as agent for the Victoria Copper mining company, which position he held for seven years, when he resigned and his oldest son, George, succeeded him as agent. (A line or two missing here) his character. He was a self-educated mining man and a practical one. His schooling and knowledge of mining was gained through contact with actual work and the knowledge received was crammed into him through practice. He was a man of rugged constitution, one well fitted for the pioneer's life of the early years. Now he has left his children and a few surviving friends to mourn his loss, while he has started out over the last trail, and will make his last portage to that undiscovered and unknown country—to that house not made with hands, still pioneering, still exploring and prospecting the unknown. May his quest not be in vain; may he find the precious jewel in eternal life. And I believe he will. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: May 29, 1926 Decedent: JOSEPH HOSKINS Headline: Joseph Hoskins, Well Known Pioneer Lake Resident, Summoned Joseph Hoskins, aged 82, well known pioneer Lake Linden resident, passed away at the Lake Superior General Hospital, Lake Linden, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock following a month's illness. Death was caused by infirmities due to his advanced years. Born in Cornwall, England on June 26, 1844, the late Mr. Hoskins came to the United States in 1852, settling in Dodgeville, in 1873, he came to the Copper Country and had been a resident of Lake Linden for the last 43 years. Mr. Hopkins had a host of friends throughout the Torch Lake district. Fraternally, Mr. Hopkins was a member of Calumet chapter of Masons. Surviving are eight children, Mrs. Mary Faull and Mrs. James Burgan of Lake Linden, Mrs. Charles Faull of Mohawk, Mrs. F. L. Rickard of Mount Clemens, Mrs. Archy Genereux of Flint, John of Duluth and Henry and William of Butte, Montana. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Oct. 25, 1920 Decedent: William Humes Headline: HUMES FUNERAL TODAY Will be Attended by Members of the American Legion The funeral of the late William Humes, who passed away Monday noon, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Calumet Armory, where the body as been lying in state. Rev. Lewis Keast, pastor of the Laurium M. E. church, will officiate. Interment will be in Lake View. The Clyde Johnson post, American Legion, will have charge of the funeral. The deceased was a member of Company A, 107th Engineers. Members of the Legion posts from Calumet and Keweenaw are to attend the funeral in a body. Calumet ex-service men are requested to meet at the armory at 1 o'clock. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: September 27, 1925 Decedent's Name: Richard HUSBAND R. Husband, Pioneer Laurium Resident, Is Taken by Death Richard Husband, aged 79, died Sunday morning at the Rowe house on Osceola street after an illness of several months. A member of the household on going to his room Sunday morning found him dead. Examination revealed that he had been dead several hours, passing away during the night. Mr. Husband was born in England and came to this country when a young man. He spent fifty years in Calumet and at Centennial where he was employed in the mines. He was a member of Court Robin Hood, A. O. F. A niece and a nephew in California are the only relatives in this country. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Polglaze officiating. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Cat Nielsen ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: May 1, 1920 Decedent: Thomas W. Hyslop Thomas W. Hyslop, well known Calumet resident, died yesterday morning at the family residence at 139 Kearsarge street following an illness of a year. Mr. Hyslop was one of the district's most esteemed residents. The news of his demise has been received with regret by his many friends. The deceased was born in Elmer Township, lower Michigan, in 1875, and came to the Copper Country 20 years ago. For a time he was employed by the Carlton Hardware Company and later by the Tamarack Mining company and the Keweenaw Copper company. Previous to his illness he was employed in the office of the Seneca Mining Company. His amiable disposition and pleasing personality won for him many friends not only in the Calumet district, but throughout Keweenaw county. Surviving are a widow and three children, Mrs. Leslie Dick of Montreal, Wis., and Ruth and Garnet at home. Several brothers and sisters in lower Michigan also survive. Mr. Hyslop was an active Christian worker and was prominent both in church and Sunday school circles. He was a member of the State Sunday School association. He was also a director of the local YMCA association. Funeral arrangements will not be made until out-of-town relatives are heard from. Transcribed by: Wes Richards -------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh