Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with I-J 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. ___________________________________________________________ No Surnames with I as of yet Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Nov. 24, 1925 Decedent: C. O. Jackola Headline: CHARLES O. JACKOLA, FINNISH CONSUL, DIES SUDDENLY AFTER HEART ATTACK Was Prominent in All Civic Affairs of Community. Charles O. Jackola, aged 53, one of the Copper Country's best known citizens, died at his hunting camp near Herman Tuesday following an attack of heart trouble. He had been in apparent good health when he left here Monday evening, with a party of friends, for a deer-hunting trip in the woods near Herman. The remains arrived here yesterday afternoon and were taken to the family home on Seventh Street. Judge Jackola was born in Finland and came to America with his parents as an infant, locating in Calumet. He attended the Calumet schools and later was graduated from Valparaiso University. Twenty-seven years ago he was a successful candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace of Calumet Township and held that position continuously since. Mr. Jackola was active in civic affairs and took a prominent part in all community undertakings. As president of the Copper Country Choral Club he brought this organization to rank among the leading male choruses of the middle west. Four years ago he was appointed vice consul for the Finnish Republic and a year ago was promoted to the office of Consul. Last week he held a conference with other members of the Finnish diplomatic corps at his office here. He was a director of the Merchants and Miners Bank and of the Copper Country Building & Loan Association and was one of the owners of the Calumet Pharmacy. Mr. Jackola was married twenty-four years ago to Miss Nellie Mundy. Two children were born to them, the late Winfred Jackola and a son, Charles Jr., who resides at home. A brother, Eli, of Virginia, Minn., and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Sorson and Mrs. Alex Onkka of Calumet also survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: July 19, 1926 Decedent: Mrs. Marion Jacobson Headline: NISULA MATRON PASSES Mrs. Marion Jacobson Dies Monday After Long Illness Mrs. Marion Jacobson, aged 73 years, well-known Nisula matron, passed away at her home in Nisula yesterday morning following an illness of six months. She was born in Finland and came to the United States 40 years ago. The late Mrs. Jacobson is survived by her husband and three sons, Leimo of Nisula and Oscar of Detroit. Funeral services will be held from the Finnish Evangelical Luther Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Samansen officiating. Interment will be in the Nisula cemetery. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Aug. 27, 1925 Decedent: William Jauch Headline: FORMER PIONEER SUMMONED Word has been received here of the death in Superior Thursday of William Jauch, aged 70, former well known Calumet pioneer. He left here four months ago to make his home in Superior with his daughter. Mr. Jauch was born in Germany and came to this country when a young man. He was employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company and was a gold medal employee. The deceased is survived by two daughters, one in Terre Haute, and another in Superior. The body will be brought to Calumet and is expected to arrive here Sunday morning. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon under the auspices of Hecla Lodge, I. O. O. F., of which the deceased was a member. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Nov. 17, 1926 Decedent: John Jeffery Headline: JOHN JEFFERY, WELL KNOWN RESIDENT OF CALUMET, PASSES John Jeffery, aged 74, well known Calumet resident and for the past thirty-five years a leading figure in Calumet Salvation Army circles, died at his home on Elm St. Wednesday evening. He has been in ill health for the past two months, following a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was born in Cornwall, England, and came to America forty-five years ago. He came directly to Calumet and was engaged here as a hoisting engineer at the Tamarack mine. He hoisted the first copper out of No. 1 shaft of that mine. Mrs. Jeffery died here two years ago. Surviving are two children, William W., of Calumet, and Mrs. Alfred Taylor, of Detroit; a brother, William Jeffery, of Menominee, and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Kent and Mrs. Bessie Magor of England. Mr. Jeffery was a member of the Reckabites and the Temple of Honor. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. The cortege will leave the residence at 1:30 and proceed to the Salvation Army Hall where services will be in charge of Capt. Nelligan. Interment will be in Lake View. Mrs. Alfred Taylor, a daughter of the deceased, is expected here from Detroit Friday evening. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: July 26, 1923 Decedent: Miss Milicent Laurene Jeffery Headline: INJURIES PROVE FATAL TO POPULAR YOUNG LADY Miss Milicent Laurene Jeffery, aged 13, died Wednesday morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffery of 578 Elm street, as a result of injuries received when struck by an automobile while walking to Centennial last May. She suffered a broken hip and other major injuries. The identity of the driver of the death car has never been ascertained. Several clues were run down by the sheriff; but all of the clues proved without foundation. Miss Jeffery was graduated last June from the Calumet high school as the highest honor student in her class, but was unable to take part in the exercises on account of the accident. Her untimely passing comes as a shock to her wide circle of friends in the community. Many expressions of sympathy have been received by the parents of this popular girl. Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters and one brother: Katherine, a student at Marquette Normal, Eunice, Helen and William at home. No arrangements for the funeral have been made. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Sept. 25, 1923 Decedent: William Jenkins Headline: WILLIAM JENKINS IS DEAD AT AGE OF 82 William Jenkins, aged eighty-two, former treasurer of Calumet Township and a gold medal employee of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Jones, 241 Rockland street early Sunday morning. The deceased was born in Cornwall December 12, 1841 and after marrying came to this country with his wife in 1865. Mrs. Jenkins died here in 1901. The deceased is survived by two sons, William and James of Flint, who are expected to arrive tomorrow to attend the funeral, and one daughter, Mrs. John Jones. Mr. Jenkins was an active member of the Sons of St. George and contributed largely to its early success in the district. The funeral will be held from the Jones residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. James A. G. Waits officiating. The funeral will be in charge of one and all lodges, Sons of St. George, with interment in Lake View. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Apr. 23, 1926 Decedent: Hans Jensen Headline: HANS JENSEN, FORMER HOUGHTON MAN, DEAD Hans Jensen, aged 68 years, a former well known and esteemed Houghton resident, passed away in Detroit Friday, according to word received here by A. L. Krellwitz, undertaker. The body will be brought to Houghton for burial, arriving here on the evening train Sunday. The late Mr. Jensen was a resident of Houghton for 30 years or more, leaving here about five years ago for Detroit to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Anderson. While a resident of Houghton, he was engaged in the tailoring business, having worked for Richard Crago for about ten years. Upon the arrival of the body, it will be taken to the Krellwitz funeral parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Evening Copper Journal Obit Date: July 17, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. James Jewell Headline: MRS. JAMES JEWELL PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING Mrs. James H. Jewell passed away at her home in Houghton at 2 o'clock this morning after a three weeks illness. The deceased was born in Denmark 68 years ago and had been in the United States for the past 40 years, most of those being spent in Ashland, Wis. For 25 years she was a resident of the Copper Country, where she with her husband, conducted a hotel business. She is survived by her husband. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: May 21, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. Eric Johnson Headline: MRS. ERIC JOHNSON PASSES Aged Pine Street Matron Passes after Brief Illness Mrs. Eric Johnson, aged 79, died at her home, 718 Pine street Thursday evening. Mrs. Johnson was born in Finland and came to America in 1876. She was married a year later and had been a resident of Calumet since. Surviving are three children, Mrs. Oscar Keckonen and William Johnson of Calumet and Mrs. William Kotila of South Range. Fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Finnish National Church, Rev. Pentonen officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: July 18, 1926 Decedent: Mrs. Helma C. Johnson Headline: DEATH OF MRS. JOHNSON Short Illness Fatal to Esteemed Hancock Resident Mrs. Helma C. Johnson, esteemed resident, 73 years of age, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, A. A. Johnson, 934 Ethel Avenue. Surviving are the following children: O. A. Johnson of Ironwood, Theodore of Iron Mountain, Carl and William of Port Angeles, Wash., and A. A. Johnson of Hancock. A brother in Ishpeming and a sister, Mrs. John Nelson of Coleman, also survive. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Swedish Lutheran Church. The body will be taken to Marquette for burial. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Nov. 24, 1919 Decedent: Henry Johnson Headline: HENRY JOHNSON TO BE BURIED THURSDAY The funeral of the late Henry Johnson who died yesterday morning at the Houghton County sanatarium will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of William Johnson, a son of the deceased. The late Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife residing in Quincy and two sons, William of 819 Warren street, Hancock, and Leonard of Freda. He is also survived by the following daughters: Mrs. William Bredbach of Hurontown; Mrs. Edward Holoppa of Painesdale; Mrs. Ilo Wilson of Detroit; and Mrs. Hilda Jarvi of Canada; and also by one sister, Mrs. Alex Ellison of Minnesota. All of the above arrived in Hancock to attend the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Ilo Wilson of Detroit. Funeral services will take place at the Finnish Lutheran Evangelical Church, with Rev. A. Haapanen officiating. Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Date: May 21, 1927 Decedent: Miss Mary S. Johnson Headline: MISS M. S. JOHNSON, HOUGHTON MILLINER, PASSES IN ILLINOIS Word was received yesterday of the sudden death yesterday in Carthage, Ill., of Miss Mary Scottie Johnson, well known Houghton resident and co-proprietor of a local millinery store. No details concerning her death were contained in the message. Miss Johnson left Houghton a week ago for Carthage to visit her cousin, Miss Minnie White. It was at the White house where she was stricken. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Miss Johnson had been a resident of the Copper Country for the past 19 years. She had a host of friends for whom word of her death was a severe shock. Surviving are a sister, Miss H. Pearl Johnson of Houghton, and two brothers, Tilghman Johnson of Plymouth, Ill., and Warren of Winnipeg, Canada. The body is expected to arrive in Houghton Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Aug. 3, 1919 Decedent: John A. Johnston Headline: JOHN A. JOHNSTON John A. Johnston, of Gay, one of the best known mill men in the Copper Country, died suddenly on Sunday last at one o'clock, while out berrying a few miles from Gay. During the forenoon Mr. Johnston, accompanied by Oliver Brunette, a son-in-law, left his home to gather berries. A few minutes before one o'clock, the deceased was joking and laughing; but just about that time a Miss Lauren, who was near him, saw him fall and called to Mr. Brunette, who hastened to his side. Upon an examination, he was found to be dead. Help was summoned but it was several hours before the body reached Gay, they being a few miles from there. Mr. Johnston was a native of Ontonagon County, but came to Keweenaw when 25 years old. He was connected will the milling plants of the so-called Stanton mines ever since, and was regarded as an expert in that line. First he was at the Allouez mill, when that property was under Stanton management, and then went to the Wolverine mill when the milling plant was at the mine. Later, on the resumption of work by the Allouez, he was again in charge at Allouez. In 1901, he went to the village of Gay, and has been in charge of his department in the Wolverine mill there ever since. He was born in Ontonagon County on December 1, 1859, and after coming to this part of the copper district was married to Miss Anna O'Connell, who survives him. He also leaves two sons and seven daughters, they being Mesdames Peter B. Oates, Oliver J. Brunette and Mrs. Charles Dimmer and Miss Florence and son George, all of Gay. Mesdames Peter Lockman, Joseph Gurney and Hawley Bradshaw of Detroit, and John W. Johnston lately of Spokane, but now in California. Clyde A. Johnston, a son, was killed in action in France on August 28, 1918, and his loss affected Mr. Johnston very seriously. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning, with short services at the home. The remains were then taken to the Centennial M. E. Church, Rev. Williams officiating, and burial was in Lake View cemetery. Several years ago, Mr. Johnston went to Ann Arbor for treatment and returned greatly improved. His death came as a shock to his thousands of friends as well as to the members of his immediate family. Besides being an expert millman, the deceased was widely known as an expert taxidermist. Thousands of specimens of his skill are in Copper Country homes at this time. All the members of his family were at home for the funeral except John W., who could not be reached owing to the fact that he left Spokane a few days ago and has not advised his relatives of his present location. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Dec. 18, 1926 Decedent: Mrs. John JONES Headline: WELL KNOWN CALUMET RESIDENT SUMMONED Mrs. John Jones, 62, well known Calumet resident, died at her home on Rockland Street late Saturday evening, following a six-week illness of heart trouble. Mrs. Jones, who was born in England, came here when a child in company with her parent, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins. She has been a resident of the district since. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Laura, and two brothers, William and James. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Nov. 25, 1925 Decedent: John Juntenen Headline: TAPIOLA MAN LOSES GRUELING 3-HOUR RACE AGAINST DEATH Injuries Received in Accident at Lumber Camp Prove Fatal Injured in an accident at the Worcester Lumber company logging camp near Tapiola, John Juntenen, well-known Tapiola farmer, lost a grueling three hour race with death early last night just as he reached his destination, the office of Dr. P. H. Wilson, Chassell. Mr. Juntonen received the fatal injuries when he was struck by a heavy stick of lumber while engaged in skidding work. After administration of hasty first aid treatment at the scene of the accident, Mr. Juntonen was placed in a car and the long race against death had begun. The poor condition of the roads, caused by recent snows, was a serious impediment to speed and it was not until 7 o'clock last evening that he reached the physician's office. Thought to be in a coma, Juntonen was carried into the offices of the doctor, where it was found that death had won—at the last minute. The late Mr. Juntonen was born in Finland, coming to the United States 30 years ago. He had been a resident of Tapiola for the past fourteen years. Surviving are three sons, John, Arthur and Henry, and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Sweet of Detroit and Mrs. John Piira of South Range. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Oct. 30, 1923 Decedent: Charles W. Jordan Headline: CHARLES W. JORDAN IS DEAD Veteran Employee of the C. & H. Dies After Lingering Illness. Charles William Jordan, aged 67 years, a veteran employee of the C. & H. Smelter at Hubbell died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas M. Doyle, 108 East street, Houghton, at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning following an illness of several years. Death was the result of a complication of diseases. The deceased was born at Berlin, Germany, April 10, 1856, and came to America at the age of 13 years. He spent most of his life in the Copper Country as chief electrician at the C. & H. smelter, and was awarded a silver medal by the company for long service. He was well known throughout the Copper Country and had a wide circle of friends who will mourn his departure. He was married at Hancock in 1877 to Katherine Rule. Mr. Jordan was a member of the Modern Woodsmen and the German Aid Society. Besides the widow, he is survived by five daughters, five sons, two sisters, a step-brother, 25 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. The daughters are Mrs. C. A. James of Minneapolis, Mrs. C. Keast of Lake Linden, Mrs. Thomas M. Doyle of Houghton, Mrs. Henry Auger of Minneapolis, and Miss Marie Jordan of Painesdale. The sons are Jordan of California, William of Detroit, Arthur of Montana, Paul of Minneapolis, and Reuben of Detroit. The two sisters are Mrs. Augusta Sherman of Chicago and Mrs. Mary Ingram of Minneapolis and the step-brother is William Schultz of Calumet. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Apr. 12, 1925 Decedent: John Jory Headline: JOHN JORY, CALUMET & HECLA GOLD MEDAL EMPLOYEE, SUMMONED John Jory, Calumet & Hecla gold medal man, passed away at 12:45 this morning following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jory was born in the village of Chacewater, Cornwall, England, October 29, 1836. He came to America, landing at New York, August 26, 1866. Mr. Jory, like many more of his countrymen, worked for a few weeks in New Jersey before coming to the Lake Superior district. He worked in the Isle Royale stamp mill during the winter of 1866 and in the old Webster mine in 1867. In 1868, he was employed for a short time in the construction of the Hecla & Torch Lake Railroad and a few years later as a miner in the Huron and later in the Hecla Mine. He started to work as a carpenter in the Hecla carpenter shop in September 1876. He retired from work in Feb. 1911, after a continuous service of 41 years for the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company. Mr. Jory is survived by the following children: John, Richard, Mrs. J. S. Cocking, Annie and George, all of Calumet, and Hugh, Seattle, Wash. He is also survived by two brothers, Joseph and George, of New Zealand. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, conducted by the Rev. Hildebrand, of the Calumet Methodist Episcopal church, of which Mr. Jory had been a member for nearly 15 years. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Dec. 6, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. George Jose Headline: DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE JOSE Esteemed Hancock Resident Passes After Lengthy Illness Mrs. Ellen Jose, 534 Pine street, esteemed Hancock resident, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Jose was born in England, February 15, 1864, and made her home in Hancock for many years. The husband survives. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Matt Mullen, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill, Houghton. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Feb. 8, 1927 Decedent: Mrs. Matt JURMU Headline: MRS. MATT JURMU OF DOLLAR BAY PASSES Mrs. Matt Jurmu, well known resident of Dollar Bay, passed away at her home last evening following a lengthy illness. She had lived there for a number of years and had a host of friends. Born in Finland 50 years ago, Mrs. Jurmu came to the United States at the age of seven, coming directly to the Copper Country. She was married to Mr. Jurmu 34 years ago, residing in Dollar Bay most of the time since, where Mr. Jurmu is proprietor of a general store. Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Malgren of Detroit and Miss Mildred at home. Also, eight sons, Eino, Waino, Swante, Wilfred, Bernhart, Sylvester, Ralph and Lloyd, and four brothers, August Jalmer, John and Isaac Savela, all of Minnesota. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Sept. 12, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. Sophie Jurmu Headline: MRS. SOPHIE JURMU PASSES Well Known Florida Matron Laid to Rest in Lake View Mrs. Sophie Jurmu, aged 73, died at her home at 334 Franklin street, Florida, late Saturday following a brief illness. The deceased was born in Finland and for the past forty-four years had been a native of this district. Surviving are the following children: Edward and Charles of Laurium; August of Gay; Eric of Ishpeming; William of Chicago and Yalmer of Detroit. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence, Rev. Mattila officiating. Interment was in Lake View. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: May 27, 1927 Decedent: Mrs. Henry JYLHA Headline: MRS. HENRY JYLHA OF CONCORD CITY PASSES Mrs. Henry Jylha, aged 70 years, esteemed resident of Concord City, passed away Tuesday morning at the family home following a short illness. The deceased was born in Finland and came to the United States 29 years ago. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Concord City, six grandchildren, and two sisters in Finland. Funeral services will be held at the Concord Hall Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in Lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh