Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with O P Copyright (c) 1998, 1999 by Dick and June Ross. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. ___________________________________________________________ The following obituaries were all extracted from the MINING GAZETTE by Dick and June Ross and transcribed by various volunteers for the Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project. ___________________________________________________________ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 1 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: John OATES Headline: John Oates, Hurontown Pioneer, Dies at Home John Oates, age 53 years, for 20 years a resident of Hurontown, died at his home at that place Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. His death was not expected by his family as he had been ill but a short time. The deceased was born in St. Just, England in 1868, and came to this country at the age of 33. He located in Hurontown upon his arrival, and has lived there up to the time of his death. He was employed by the Isle Royale Mining company as a trammer boss in No. 6 shaft. Mr. Oates was a member of the Hurontown M. E. church, and superintendent of the Sunday school. He was a member of Houghton Lodge, No. 218, F. & A. M.; General Buller Lodge, Sons of St. George; and McKinley Temple of Honor, of Trimountain. He is survived by a wife, two sons, Bernard and Marvin at home, and a mother and sister in England. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 with services at the Hurontown M. E. church, Rev. Strike and Rev. Odgers will be in charge. The funeral will be under the auspices of Houghton Lodge, F. & A. M. Members of the other lodges of which the deceased was a member will attend in a body. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 14 Jun 1924 Decedent's Name: Edward O'BRIEN Headline: Death of Edward O'Brien Pneumonia Is Fatal To Well Known Hancock Resident Edward O'Brien, well known Hancock resident, died early Friday morning at St. Joseph's hospital, following a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. O'Brien had many friends in the city and the news of his unexpected death came as a shock. Mr. O'Brien was born in Hancock 42 years ago and spent the greater part of his life in the district. For the past several years he has been making his home with his sister, Mrs. Charles McManiman, 169 Dougalss street, Houghton. He is survived by four brothers and one sister. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 21 Jan 1921 Decedent's Name: Elizabeth O'BRIEN Headline: Mrs. P. H. O'Brien Well Known Resident Passes Mrs. P. H. O'Brien died last Friday evening at the age of 52 years at her residence, 159 College avenue. She had been ill for about two years and it had been known for six months that she could not recover. Mrs. O'Brien, though she had lived in Houghton only since 1913, was very generally known as when in good health she took part in the various public movements. Wherever known she was most highly esteemed. She was devoted to her family and was an ideal mother. Her demise is deeply regretted by the community. She was born in Ottowa, Canada, January 13, 1863. She met Judge P. H. O'Brien, while as Miss Elizabeth Kelly she was visiting her sister, Mrs. Edward Keough, at Superior, Wis., where the judge was then practicing law and they were married there. From Superior they came to the judge's old home, the Copper Country and settled at Calumet where they remained until they moved to Houghton. Mrs. O'Brien is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mary and three sons, Gerald, Darcy and Daniel; Her mother, Mrs. Kelly of Ottowa, and a brother, Daniel, also of Ottowa. The funeral took place at St. Ignatious church at 9 o'clock Monday morning, Fr. Rezek officiating. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 Jan 1825 Decedent's Name: Peter O'BRIEN Headline: Peter O'Brien, Well Known Hancock Man, Summoned Suddenly Peter O'Brien, aged 43, well known Hancock contractor, died suddenly at his home on Ryan street Tuesday noon at about 12:30 o'clock. Death was caused by heart trouble. Mr. O'Brien was a lifelong resident of Hancock having been born and raised here. Mr. O'Brien had been complaining of not feeling well for several days and went to bed Thursday but his condition was not considered critical. He is survived by the widow and the following children: John, Peter, James, Michael, Julia and Mary, all at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: Michael O'CONNELL Headline: Michael O'Connell Dies Unexpectedly at Home Michael O'Connell of Ripley, age 58 years, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home at that place. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Although Mr. O'Connell had been ill for about three months, his death was entirely unexpected by members of his family. The deceased was born in Waterbury, Conn., in 1864. He has been a resident of the Copper Country for the past 23 years, the greater part of which time he was employed by the Copper Range railroad in the capacity of baggageman. Prior to that time he resided in Ishpeming, and has a large number of friends there who will learn with deep regret of his death. Mr. O'Connell is survived by his wife and three sons, Emmet, Joseph and Edward, all at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 22 Nov 1918 Decedent's Name: Samuel O'CONNELL Headline: Samuel O'Connell is Victim of Pneumonia The death of Samuel O'Connell of Quincy occurred yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock, death being due to pneumonia. The deceased was 41 years of age and is survived by a widow, two children, his parents of Greenland, six brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Richard and Ben of Montana, John and Robert of Greenland, Thomas of Mohawk and William in France. The sisters are Mrs. Ernest Mattson and Mrs. Fred Appleman of Iron River. Funeral arrangements will not be made until word from out of town relatives has been received. Mr. O'Connell had made his home in this community for a great many years, had a wide acquaintance and was popular with his fellow workmen. News of his death occasions deep regret. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 23 Apr 1920 Decedent's Name: Margaret O'CONNOR Headline: Mrs. Margaret O'Connor The death of Mrs. Margaret O'Connor occurred this morning at St. Joseph's hospital following a brief illness. The deceased was born in County Waterford, Ireland and had made her home in Hancock since 1872. She is about 73 years of age. She is survived by her son William J. and two daughters Mrs. Mary Carrigan of Ripley and Miss Nellie of the West. Also a brother John B. Murphy in South America, and a niece and nephew in Butte, Montana. The remains were taken to the Carrigan home at Ripley. Funeral announcements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 Jul 1017 Decedent's Name: Daniel M. O'HARA Headline: Killed in Saw Mill Daniel M. O'Hara, Ella Court, Marinette, father of City Attorney, John J. O'Hara, of Menon..., died from injuries received whne he was caught between the carriage and the saw guide while working at the N. Ludington company saw mill in Marinette. Mr O'Hara was engaged as head sawyer at the N. Ludington company. He was fifty three years old and had been a resident of Marinette for the past twenty-five years. He had been employed as sawyer at the N. Ludington company for nearly twenty-five years. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: June 8, 1922 Decedent: Jacob OJA Headline: Bring Body to Hancock. The remains of Jacob OJA have been brought to Hancock form Newberry where the deceased passed away recently. The deceased is survived by a widow and three children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Atlantic church, the Rev. HEIDEMANN officiating. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 30 Nov 1927 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Margaret OLINGER Headline: Mrs. Margaret Olinger, Well Known Houghton Matron, Passes Away Mrs. Margaret Olinger, aged 89, well known Houghton matron, passed away at the family home, 41 Quincy street at 2 o'clock yesterday morning after an illness of three months. The deceased was born in Germany but had been a resident of Houghton for the past 50 years. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Eli Ruelle of Chassell and Miss Mary Olinger, at home. Funeral services will be held from St. Ignatius church at 9 a. m. Saturday, the Rev. Fr. Rezek officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 16 Jun 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 23 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: George OLIVER Headline: George Oliver Passes Away in Detroit Word has been received here of the death in Detroit, on Wednesday of George Oliver, a former well known resident of Calumet, having living here for 40 years prior to his departure for Detroit. The late Mr. Oliver was 70 years of age and is survived by the following children: Mrs. Alice Edwards and Mrs. A[o?]da Barnes of Ishpeming; Mrs. Minnie Brown and Mrs. Sidney Odgers, Fred and Frenley[?] of Detroit. The funeral was held in that city. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 28 Apr 1927 Decedent's Name: John C. OLIVER Headline: J. C. Oliver, C & A Director, Summoned Following Operation John C. Oliver, a director of the Calumet and Arizona Mining company, died yesterday in a Baltimore, Md., hospital following an operation. Death is ascribed to the affects of injuries received several years ago in an automobile accident. The late Mr. Oliver had been a director of the Calumet and Arizona company since 1920 and was an associate of Thomas F. Cole, well known in the mining industry. He was a member of the family which controlled the Oliver Iron Mining company with properties on the Gogeble and Mesaha iron ranges. He was one of the earliest subscribers to stock in the Calumet and Arizona company when the property was in its development stage. He was well know in industrial and financial circles throughout the east and made frequent visits to Calumet. Mrs. Russell K. Bennets is undergoing treatment at the memorial hospital. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 16 Jun 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 6 Nov 1926 Decedent's Name: Gust William OLSEN Headline: Well Known Resident of Frenchtown, Summoned Gust William Olsen, aged 42, well known resident of Frenchtown, died yesterday at the Copper Country Sanatorium following a lengthy illness. Mr. Olsen was born in Hurontown and had resided in the Copper Country all his life. He is survived by two brothers, Yalmer and Peter of Frenchtown and three sisters, Mrs. John Anderson of Hancock and Mrs. William Regan and Miss Rose Olsen, both of Saskatchuewan, Canada. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Norwegian Lutheran church, Hancock. The Rev. Ingveld Hustvedt of Calumet will officiate and interment will be in Lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 17 Apr 1924 Decedent's Name: Sophie OLSEN Headline: Death of Mrs. Olsen Mrs. Sophie Olsen, aged 74 of Woodland avenue, died at the Mohawk hospital Tuesday night following a paralytic stroke with which she was stricken a few days ago. Mrs. Olsen was born in Sweden and came to this country when a young woman. She made her home here for many years. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Barton of Oregon and Mrs. William Bohtila of Virginia, Minn., and Miss Nora at home. Three sisters and a brother in Sweden also survive. Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Bohtila are in Calumet having been called here last week by the serious condition of their mother. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 28 Sep 1927 Decedent's Name: Germann OLZEN and Peter ANTHONY Headline: Pioneer residents of Lake Linden and Hubbell summoned Germann Olzen and Peter Anthony Dead Germann Olzen, highly respected Lake Linden resident, died at the family home Wednesday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Mr. Olzen went to Rochester, Minn., for treatment several weeks ago. His condition was not improved, however, on his return to Lake Linden and of late was regarded as critical. Born in Pelm, Germany, 66 years ago, Mr. Olzen came to the United States 43 years ago, having resided in the Torch Lake district since. All of that time until three months ago, he was employed by the Calumet and Hecla. Mr Olzen was a member of teh German Aid society, Hubbell Aerie of Eagles and the Holy Name society of the Holy Rosary church, Lake Linden. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Percy Holland of Detroit, Mrs. William Gleeson of Lake Linden and Miss Katherine at home, and a son, Raymond, of Detroit. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. [The notice for Peter Anthony is missing] Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 16 Jun 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 17 Nov 1923 Decedent's Name: Anna O'NEILL Headline: Death of Miss Anna O'Neill Esteemed Resident Passes After Short Illness Miss Anna O'Neill, esteemed Hancock resident, died Friday morning following a short illness. Miss O'Neill had been take ill several weeks ago and later was removed to St. Joseph's hospital. Her condition was regarded as serious but hopes were entertained for her recovery until this week when her condition took a turn for the worse. Miss O'Neill had been a resident of Hancock all her life and had a large circle of friends. A sister, Mary and three brothers, Dennis, John and Irvin survive. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 30 Dec 1926 Decedent's Name: Daniel O'NEILL Headline: Daniel O'Neill, Well Known Resident of Hancock, Summoned Daniel O'Neill, well known Hancock resident, died early Thursday morning at St. Joseph's hospital after a brief illness. Mr. O'Neill was born in Hancock 58 years ago and spent his entire life here. He had many friends in the district. Surviving are the mother, a sister, Miss Constance Shea of Detroit, and four brothers, J. E. O'Neill and Michael Shea of Hancock, William Shea of Anaconda and Dennis Shea of Butte. The body has been removed to the O'Neill residence, 118 Hancock avenue. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's church, the Rev. Fr. Corcoran officiating. The brother Dennis Shea of Butte, is expected to arrive here Sunday morning. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 19 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Fred ONGIE Headline: Fred Ongie Died Yesterday at Ispheming [sic] The death of Fred Ongie, a former resident of Hancock, occurred yesterday morning at Ispheming. The deceased was about 60 years of age and was born and reared in Hancock. He made his home at Ispheming for the past 35 years or more. The deceased was employed as engineer on the South Shore railroad and was one of the oldest employees in that branch. Besides his widow and four children, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Frank of Walla Walla, Wash.; Charles of Ripley; Napoleon, Oscar, Albert and Louis of Hancock; Mrs. Julia Boston of Walla Walla; Mrs. Jennie DeMaris of Calumet; Mrs. Louise Berdina of Escanaba; Mrs. Harry Peterson of Hancock; Mrs. Albert Fournier of Hancock; Mrs. Harry Brooks of Port Huron; Mrs. Eldred Heinz of Detoit; and Mrs. Walters of Chicago. The brothers and sisters who are located at Hancock left this morning for Ispheming and it is expected that the others will arrive also for the funeral. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 4 Jul 1927 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Annie Reed OPIE Headline: Well Known Houghton Matron Passes July 4 Mrs. Annie Reed Opie, aged 63 years, well known and highly esteemed Houghton matron, passed away at 11:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Klingkammer, in Dakota Heights, after a long illness. The deceased is survived by the following children: Frank C. Opie of Denver, Col.; Arthur J. Opie of Wyandotte, Mich.; Melvin L. Opie of Flint, Mrs. Charles Trevathan, Mrs. John Klingkammer, Lorraine and Bessie, all of Houghton. Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Trevathan, 136 Douglass street, Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 16 Jun 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 20 Feb 1924 Decedent's Name: James OPIE Headline: James Opie, Esteemed Resident, is Summoned James Opie, aged 64, esteemed resident of Lake Linden, passed away at his home late yesterday afternoon after having been confined to his bed only a few days. He had not been well for some time but his death was unexpected and a shock to his many friends in the Torch Lake district. Mr. Opie was born in Cornwall, England, and came to Lake Linden 25 years ago. He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years and at the time of his death was a trustee and president of the Sutto[?] Memorial Bible class. Besides the widow, two children survive, Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Suzanne Opie, who has been teaching school at Racine, Wis. Miss Opie returned home last Sunday and was at his father's bedside when he died. Funeral arrangements will not be made until Thomas Opie arrives here Thursday afternoon. Friends are requested not to send flowers. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 19 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Mrs. G. W. ORR Headline: Pioneer Passed Away Sunday Morning Sunday morning at 4 o'clock Mrs. G. W. Orr breathed her last after a seven months illness. The deceased was born in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1858. For several years the family made their home in Keweenaw county and came to Lake Linden thirty six years ago. She is survived by her husband, Dr. G. W. Orr and two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Vine of Lake Linden and Mrs. W. A. Manthei of Tamarack city, also one sister, Mrs. C. T. Dodge and One brother Henry... [cutting ends here] Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 11 Jul 1927 Decedent's Name: Nina O'TOOLE Headline: Miss Nina O'Toole Passes Away Monday Miss Nina O'Toole, aged 42, passed away at 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Lough, 47 College avenue. The deceased was born in Alpena and had been a resident of Houghton for three years. She was a graduate of Mercy Hospital in Manistique, and has been practicing nursing in Houghton. The late Miss O'Toole is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John of Duluth, Robert of L'Anse, Mrs. Albert Lough of Houghton and Mrs. Delia Bennett of Detroit. The remains will be taken to Alpena for burial. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 J?? 1924 Decedent's Name: Olive OULETTE Headline: Death of Mrs. Oulette Esteemed Ripley Resident Summoned After Lengthy Illness. Mrs. Olive Oulette, esteemed Ripley resident, died Friday evening at her home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Oulette had been a resident of the Copper Country for 43 years. She was born in Canada 63 years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Delia, Alexia and Cordelia, at home, and three sons, Eugene of Ripley, and Alex and Fred, of Detroit. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock with services at St. Patrick's Church. The Rev. Fr. James Corcoran will officiate and burial will be in Forest Hill, Houghton. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: October 24, 1922 Decedent: Joseph PAMYKOLASKI Headline: JOSEPH PAMYKOLASKI PASSES AWAY FROM TUBERCULOSIS HERE Joseph Pamykolaski, 21 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pamykolaski, of Baltic, died Saturday, at his home after a long illness of tuberculosis. The young man was a patient at the Houghton county sanitarium for some time but returned home later. His parents survive. The funeral will be held this morning at 9 o'clock from the South Range Catholic church, with interment at Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date September 19, 1924 Decedent: Louis PAQUET Headline: PASSES AT MOHAWK Louis Paquet, Well Knows Keweenaw Man, is Summoned Wednesday Louis Paquet, aged 85, died at his home in Mohawk Wednesday afternoon following a short illness. The deceased was born in Canada and came to the Copper Country about sixty .............Keweenaw almost continuously since that time. Besides the widow, the following children survive: Mrs. A. Buddo of Flint, Mrs. T. Crowley of Mohawk, Mrs. A. LeBeau of Flint, Mrs. P. Moriarity of Ahmeek, Mrs. Deagan and Mrs. Bobbie of Detroit, Mrs. F. Klingkammerof Ahmeek, Frederick of Iron Mountain, William of Detroit and John at home. Funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart church Friday morning with interment at Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: March 25, 1924 Decedent: Warren S. Parker Headline: W. S. PARKER, WELL KNOWN SALESMAN, IS SUMMONED Warren S. Parker, well known traveling salesman, died Sunday evening at his home, 314 Dakota street, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Parker was taken ill several weeks ago while out of the city. His condition apparently improved, however, and he was able to be up Saturday. His death was entirely unexpected. Mr Parker was 42 years of age and had made his home in Hancock for several years. The widow and three children survive. He was employed by the Sanitary Food Manufacturing Company of St. Paul and had a wide acquaintance in the copper and iron countries. He was born near Frankfort, Mich. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence. Masonic rites will be conducted, preceded by a Christian Science service. Burial will be in Forest Hill, Houghton. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: July 16, 1920 Decedent: Thomas Parks Headline: FUNERAL OF LAKE LINDEN PIONEER CITIZEN TODAY Funeral services for Thomas Parks, Lake Linden pioneer, will be held this afternoon from the home at 3 o'clock to Maple Hill cemetery, the Rev. W. a. Hutchinson officiating. News of the death of Mr. Parks Wednesday has caused genuine sorrow in the community in which he spent the greater part of his life. Born in Ontario in 1842, Mr. Parks came to the United States in 1865 and became a resident of Lake Linden in 1878 where he came to be looked upon as one of the leading citizens. For a number of years Mr. Parks was engaged in the lumbering industry, retiring to private live in 1899. The nature of Mr. Park's business gave him a wide acquaintance and high standing in the Copper Country. His dealings brought him in contact with many of the district's most influential citizens and his fair-mindedness in transactions with employees and others won Mr. Parks friendships of life long duration. In the development of the community, Mr. Parks was deeply interested at all times and even in later years he was a keen observer in civic affairs. A staunch member of the Congregational Church, Mr. Parks ever ready to assist in advancing the interests of the church. His years as an employer naturally made Mr. Parks a leader with men and this experience was used to excellent advantage on frequent occasions for the benefit of others. Immediate surviving members of Mr. Parks family are two sons, William, accountant for the E. F. Sutton Co., and Henry of South America. Transcribed by: Wes Richards --------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: December 15, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. John PARMA Headline: DEATH OF MRS PARMA HANCOCK MATRON DIED WEDNESDAY EVENING - OLD RESIDENT OF CITY Mrs. John Parma died Wednesday evening at the family home on Sumit street. Mrs. Parma was one of the pioneer residents of the city. The deceased was 56 years of age. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Aug. 4, 1920 Decedent: Frank L. Partridge The funeral of the late Frank L. Partridge, who died at his home in Chassell Wednesday morning, was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence. Rev. William Held Cross of Trinity church of Houghton was in charge of the services. Interment will be in St. Clair, Mich., the old family home. In the death of Mr. Partridge, Chassell has lost one of its most respected and most interesting residents; his death is a distinct loss to the community. Mr. Partridge was one of the pioneer residents of Chassell, having lived here 33 years. He was born in Detroit in 1853 and spent his early boyhood in Detroit and Bay City where he became thoroughly acquainted with the lumber industry. In the year 1883 Mr. Partridge came to Hancock as a representative in the interests of eastern buyers. There he became closely associated with Hon. O. W. Robinson and when, in 1887, the Sturgeon River Lumber company moved the saw mill to Chassell, Mr. Partridge came with the company as official lumber inspector. From that time the exception of a brief period during which he was in the employ of the C. & H. near the Soo, Mr. Partridge remained with the Sturgeon company until its dissolution. He retired from the business world to private life about 16 years ago. Mr. Partridge was married in 1899 to Miss Ruth St. Clair at Bay City. Mrs. Partridge survives. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 21, 1922 Decedent: John PASANEN Headline: SPANISH WAR VETERAN DEAD John Pasanen, aged 47 years, passed away at his home at St. Mary's location. The deceased had been in ill health ever since his discharge from the army but not seriously so until a year ago. Mr. Pasanen served through the Spanish-American war and was a member of Co. S. which was stationed in the Philippines. He was born in Finland and is survived by the widow, eight children, all at home, two sisters in Finland and three sisters and a brother in this country. The funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Lutheran Evangelical church to Lakeside cemetery, the Rev. Hanpanen officiating. The Hancock post, Spanish War verterans, will be in charge of the funeral. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Apr. 17, 1920 Decedent: Samuel Pascoe Headline: SAMUEL PASCOE Word was received here Saturday of the death in Detroit of Samuel Pascoe Jr., after a short illness of erysipelas. Mr. Pascoe was forty two years of age and up to two years ago made his home in Calumet, being employed by the Tamarack Store Co. Besides his widow and a son in Detroit and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pascoe of Red Jacket location, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Walter Nedeau, Mrs. Howard Opal, Mrs.Ambrose Wilson, all of Calumet, and Hazel and Wesley of Detroit, Harry of California and James in the West. The body arrived in Calumet last night, accompanied by his wife and son, his sister Hazel and Wesley and Roy Buddie. The funeral will be held from the residence of the parents at Red Jacket Shaft location tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. D. C. Littlejohn. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: Jan 26, 1921 Decedent: John H. PATANA Headline: OSCAR RESIDENT CALLED Had Been Ill Only Three Weeks - Resident of County 30 Years. John H. Patana of Oscar died Wednesday evening. He was 70 years of age and a resident of Houghton county for 30 years. Death followed an illness of three weeks. The deceased is survived by a widow, one son and two daughters. The funeral will be held at Oscar Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Oscar school, the Rev. Wargelin officiating. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: March 9, 1921 Decedent: Joseph PAULL Headline: JOSEPH PAULL, PIONEER OF DISTRICT, SUMMONED ATLANTIC-In the death yesterday morning of Joseph Paull, manager of the Copper Range stores, the Copper country lost one of its oldest and most highly esteemed citizens. Mr. Paull was one of the pioneers of this district, having been born in Keweenaw county in March, 1855. His childhood days were spent in Keweenaw county and when a young man he came to Houghton, where he worked as clerk in the Hennes store. The greater part of his life was spent in the mercantile business and his rise from clerk to manager was rapid. For several years he managed the Winona store and for the past 19 years has been connected with the Copper Range. He was manager of the Trimountain store and Beacon Hill store for ten years and since that time has been located at Atlantic with the management of the Trimountain, Beacon Hill, Atlantic and Redridge stores under his direction. Death came as a shock to his many friends and followed an illness of only ten days. Death was due to erysipelas. He is survived by a wife and four children, Edward, Arthur, Joseph Jr. and Frederick. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, namely Thomas of Quincy, William of Butte, Mont., Mrs. (? may be an H).F. Hyen of Ishpeming, who is spending the winter in California, and Mrs. Sarah Smith of Arizona. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced today. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Aug. 18, 1920 Decedent: Ralph Paull Headline: RALPH PAULL PASSES AT ISHPEMING YESTERDAY Word has been received in Calumet of the death at Ishpeming yesterday of Ralph Paull, a former well known resident of this place, his death following a stroke of paralysis which occurred several months ago. The late Mr. Paull was born on the old Paull farm in Keweenaw county in 1863, twenty years later coming to Red Jacket where he resided for four years. He then took up residence in Laurium, making his home in that village until eight years ago when he moved to Ishpeming. After coming to Red Jacket, he entered the employ of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company, filling the position of railroad engineer until a short time before he went to Ishpeming. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters: William and Miss Ellen of Tamarack No. 5, Mrs. Peter Eber of Chassell, Mrs. W. C. Watson of Calumet, Thomas of Chicago, and James of Ypsilanti. William Paull left for Ishpeming this afternoon to take charge of the remains which will be brought here for burial. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: July 3, 1924 Decedent: Caroline PEARCE Headline: MRS. CAROLINE PEARCE, LAURIUM PIONEER, DIES Mrs. Caroline Pearce, aged 59, died at her home at 158 Willow avenue Wednesday morning after an illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Pearce was born in England and came to Aamerica thirty-three years ago and had made her home here continuously since that time. Her husband, John Pearce, diied in 1917. She was well known in the district and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances and was for many years an active member of the Calumet Methodist church. The deceased is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Charles Wyatt and Mrs. William Cox of Laurium, Mrs. Claude Jackson and Mrs. Paul Jarvis of Detroit and Miss Bernice at home. And one son, John of Pontiac. A brother in England and a sister in Africa also survive. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. It will probably be held Saturday. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: October 19, 1922 Decedent: Henry PECK Headline: HENRY PECK, ESTEEMED PIONEER, IS SUMMONED Henry Peck, esteemed Calumet pioneer, died suddenly Tuesday night at his home about 10:30 o'clock. Although Mr. Peck had not been in the best of health for some time his death came as a shock to his family and friends. He was born in Rockland, Ontonagon county, October 16, 1862 and had spent practically his entire life in the community. Possessed of jovial and kindly disposition, Mr. Peck's friends were legion and his family has the sympathy of hosts of friends in their bereavement. Mr. Peck is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Victoria Burgunder of Houghton, Miss Agnes of Duluth, Miss Anna at home, one son, Leonard of Detroit, two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Geiger of Detroit and Mrs. John Tobin of Mellen, Wis, and two brothers, Nicholas Peck of Lake Linden and Casper Peck of Mellen, Wis. The funeral arrangements are not complete. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: June 28, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. Louise PEDELTY Headline: PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES Mrs. Louis Pedelty Dies at the Age of 84 Years. Mrs. Louise Pedelty, a pioneer of the Copper Country, died at 9:15 o'clock last evening at her home in Mason from infirmities incident to her advanced age of 84 years. The late Mrs. Peddelty made her home in the Copper Country for 47 years and has many friends here. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Mark Roberts of Mason and Frank Roberts of Los Angeles, and Mrs. John Monroe of Houghton and Mrs Josiah Baird of Mason. Several grand children and great grand children also survive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date September 26, 1924 Decedent: Henry PELTIER Headline: CHASSELL RESIDENT DIES Henry Peltier, 83 Year-Old Farmer is Summoned Henry Peltier, age 83 years, died Thursday morning at his home on a farm near Chassell. Death was due to aliments incident to old age. He was born in Canada and came to the Copper Country when 17 years of age. Surviving are the widow and the following children: Mrs. Alphonse Rock and Mrs. Eldridge Polsson of Hubbell; Mrs. Jerry Lynch of Lake Linden; Henry of Marquette; David of Hubbell; William of Houghton and Victor of Hancock. The body has been removed to the Polsson home in Hubbell. The funeral arrangements are incomplete Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: Feb 1, 1921 Decedent: Richard PENDRAY Headline: RICHARD PENDRAY PASSES Former Keweenaw Resident Dies at Jamestown, N.Dakota. Richard Pendray, one of the old time Keweenaw county boys, died at his farm, near Jamestown, N.D., Tuesday morning, Feb 1, after an illness of about ten days with erysipelas. Richard (Dick) Pendray, was born in Camborne, Cornwall and was brought to Central Mine when a child, with other children of Mr. And Mrs. Johnson Pendray, who were among the early people coming to the copper country from the mining districts of Cornwall. Dick spent his boyhood days at the Central, attending school when the sessions were held in the basement of the M. E. church, in the Philanthropic Hall, in the old Red School house over at the Northwestern and later in the new school house on the hill and was one of the young men tutored by R. B. Drake and J. C. Dunstan. The Pendray family moved to North Dakota in the early winter of 1880, the father taking up a homestead a few miles southwest of Jamestown in Stutsman county, and the several members of the family still make their homes there and are among the most prominent families of the county. Mr. Pendray was about 55 years of age, of a very optimistic and cheerful frame of mind, a good neighbor and friend and a citizen of far more than ordinary attainments. He served his district in the state legislative assembly during the sessions of 1909 and 1911, with satisfaction to his constituents and with credit to his state. Mr. Pendray leaves a wife and one son and three daughters to mourn his loss. Burial services were held Thursday at Jamestown and hundreds of people gathered at the services, from all over central North Dakota to pay their last respects to the memory of a worthy gentleman and friend . The father, Johnson Pendray, died about twenty-five years ago and the mother about twenty two years ago. The Pendray family were well known to the early settlers in the copper country and there are four brothers and three sisters of the family still alive and mourn the passing of their brother. Hon. Thomas Pendray, who has been a state senator from Stutsman county in the North Dakota senate for many years, John Pendray of Oskaloosa, Ia., a retired farmer, James Pendray, a farmer near Jamestown and Johnson Pendray of Wisconsin, Mrs. James Rodgers of Calumet, is a sister, as is Mrs. Grace Dunlop and Mrs. John Vanderhove(?) Of Jamestown, N. D. An uncle, Edward Hall, lives at Laurium and Prof. E. J. Hall of the Calumet schools is a cousin to the deceased. Hon Thomas Hall, secretary of state of North Dakota is a cousin of the deceased. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date September (?) 1924 Decedent: Mrs Elizabeth PENPRAZE Headline: KEARSARGE WOMAN PASSES Mrs. Elizabeth Penpraze Dies a Few Weeks After Sister is Summoned. Mrs. Elizabeth Penpraze, aged 44, well known Kearsarge resident, passed away at her home early Friday morning after a short illness. The deceased was in apparent good health and her passing is widely regretted. Her death follows closely that of her sister, the late Mrs. Charles Lark, who died at Kearsarge three weeks ago. The deceased was born at Delaware Mine but moved to Kearsarge when a child, making her home there during the remainder of her life. Besides the husband, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Kearsarge, and the following sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Anna Davey of Detroit, Mrs. Richard Liddicoat of Ann Arbor, Mrs. Orville Engstrom of Painesdale and George Williams of Kearsarge. Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from absent relatives. Relatives have requested that flowers be omitted. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Nov. 8, 1920 Decedent: Mrs. Mary Jane Penprase Headline: DEATH OF MRS. PENPRASE Mrs. Mary Jane Penprase of 600 Hancock Street died yesterday morning at 5:30 o'clock. Mrs. Penprase was born in Redruth, Cornwall, in 1836 and came to the United States in 1869. She resided in New Jersey until 1878, when she came to the Copper Country to live at Franklin. She moved into Hancock in 1894. The late Mrs. Penprase is survived by six children: C. H. Richards of Houghton, Edward Penprase of Hancock, John Penprase of Ahmeek Mills, Mrs. John Moon of Wakefield, Mrs. Herbert S. Rich of Calumet and Miss Jennie at home. Eight grandchildren also survive. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: Feb 7, 1921 Decedent: Mary PERRAULT Headline: FUNERAL OF MRS. PERRAULT WAS HELD THIS MORNING Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Perrault, who passed away at the family home at Kearsarge, last Thursday was held from St. Anne's church this forenoon, in charge of Rev. Father Paquette. Interment was made in Lake View cemetery. The late Mrs. Perrault was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1858 and came to Keweenaw county 47 years ago, residing during this time at Allouez Mill location and Kearsarga. She is survived by the following children: Mrs Olive LeBeau, Mrs. Eva Desrochers and Walfred of Hubbell, Mrs Georgiana Posey, Homer and Delore of Kearsarge, Anna, Harry and Arthur at home and George of Mohawk. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Mar. 4, 1920 Decedent: Onezine Perrault Headline: OLD LAKE HUBBELL CONTRACTOR DIED YESTERDAY Onezine Perrault, aged 70 years, and for many years engaged in the contracting business at Hubbell, passed away yesterday afternoon, following a three month illness. Mr. Perrault was a native of Canada and came to Torch Lake forty years ago. He is survived by his widow, six sons, and five daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Cecelia's church, with three priests taking part in the services. Interment will be at be at Mount Calvary cemetery. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: March 8, 1921 Decedent: William G. PHILLIPS Headline: WILLIAM G. PHILLIPS, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES William G. Phillips, aged 50, until a few months ago on of the best known Houghton business men and a lifelong resident of the copper Country, died at 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning at Albuquerque, N.M., according to advices reaching Houghton yesterday. Mr. Phillips was engaged in the mining supply business here for many years. Ill health forced him to go west last fall, however. Throughout the winter he suffered gradual decline and death was not unexpected. Besides his widow, Mr. Phillips is survived by two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Hay of Hancock and Mrs W. F. Ehnis of Chicago, and by three brothers, Fred C. and Harold (middle initial ?) Phillips of Detroit and Thomas Phillips of Calumet. Mr. Phillips was a member of Birmingham lodge, F. & A. M. The body will be brought to the Copper Country for burial, which will probably be in Calumet. The remains are expected Friday morning. Further funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: March 11, 1918 Decedent: William PHILLIPS Headlines: WILLIAM PHILLIPS OF CALUMET PASSES AWAY Long Illness is Fatal to Master Mechanic of Calumet & Hecla Mining co., Who succumbs at Age of 70 After Active Live. William Phillips, master mechanic for the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co., passed away at his home at 1033 Mine street, Calumet, at 3:15 yesterday morning following a long illness with a complication of diseases. The late Mr. Phillips had, for more than a quarter of a century, been at the head of the mechanical department of the Calumet & Hecla corporation here and was recognized as one of the leading men of the district in his avocation. The deceased was 69 years of age last September. Mr. Phillips spent the most of his life in the Lake Superior copper district. He was born in England in 1846 but came to America with his parents when he was but seven years of age. The family settled in Wisconsin but remained there only a short time, moving to Cliff location, Keweenaw county, while Mr Phillips was still a youth. Mr Phillips later went to Chicago, where he learned the trade of a skilled mechanic, serving a full apprenticeship, and returned to Calumet in 1873, entering the employ of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. In 1888 he was named master mechanic for that company, but before that time was roundhouse foreman for ten years. The deceased was widely known and a man whose advice and counsel on matters pertaining to his avocation was often sought. The family is a prominent one in this community. He is survived by his widow and the following children: William G. Phillips of Calumet; Fred C. Phillips of Detroit; Mrs. Earl Hay of Hancock; Mrs W. F. Ennis of Chicago; Thomas A. Phillips of Calumet and Harold I. Phillips, who is a student attending the University of Michigan. There are also the following sisters and one brother: Mrs. Stephen Paull of Calumet, Mrs. George Penhallegan of Detroit, Mrs. Thomas Soddy of Calumet and Dr. T. C. Phillips of Milwaukee. Mrs Phillips was a member of the Calumet lodge of Masons and of the Calumet Odd Fellows. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: August 26, 1922 Decedent: Tony PINTAR Headline: YOUNG BOY KILLED WHILE STEALING RIDE ON TRUCK Tony, the young son of Mr. And Mrs. Tony Pintar of Hurontown, was killed yesterday afternoon about 1:30 when he was run over by a truck of the M. Van Orden company on which he and another youngster were stealing a ride. The truck, driven by Louis DeMars, was delivering a load of coal in Hurontown. The driver stopped at Portage and McClellan streets to turn around. He said that he had previously warned the youngsters and when he looked back to see if they were still there. He saw no one and started to back up. Tony and the other boy, Herbert Merke by name, had been "hooking a ride" by hanging onto the rear of the truck. They tried to get off and young Merke did succeed in getting away. Tony seems to have slipped and fallen as he jumped and the truck backed over him. The rear wheels missed him but the front wheels, as the driver turned the truck, got the boy. One of the wheels ran over his face and shoulder and he was badly mutilated. The driver heard the yell of the Merke boy and two girls who were there. He picked up the injured boy and carried him to his home nearby. Dr. Bringham was summoned but Tony died soon after. One of the two girls at the scene said she had told Tony to get off but the boy told her he was all right. Bill Meiser, a neighbor, saw the boy under the truck but did not see him fall. The dead boy was five years old. He would have been six next month. He was well known and liked and his tragic death came as a hard blow to his playmates, in fact to the whole community. In addition to his parents, four sisters, Victoria, Marian, Lucy and Margaret, and two brothers, John and Mathew, survived. Justice Charles R. Little impaneled a jury consisting of August Fricke, E.L. Champion, John Lawler, Charles Wagner, Reuben Berryman and Albert Gargan. The inquest will be held Wednesday. Louis DeMars, who was driving the truck, is a careful and conscientious driver, officials of the M. Van Orden Co. said yesterday after the accident. The story he told of the affair tallies exactly with that related by witnesses of the tragedy. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: November 16, 1922 Decedent: Frank E. PIUVA Headline: SUCCUMBS IN SUPERIOR FORMER CALUMET MAN WAS PRESIDENT OF TYOMIES PUBLISHING CO. The Superior department of the Duluth Herald of Tuesday says: "Frank E. Pluva, age 43, president of the Tyomies Publishing company for the last seven years and for nineteen years a resident of Superior, died Saturday night at Madison. The body has arrived in Superior and was taken to the J. E. Nicol undertaking rooms. "Mr. Piuva is survived by his wife and by two brothers, Edward, of Brookston, and Hjalmar, Superior. He was one of the original members of the Finnish Labor society, established here seventeen years ago. He also belonged to the Car Repairers' union and the Tyomies society, of which he was head. "Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Friday at the Workers' hall, Fifth street and Tower avenue. They will be conducted by Matt Tenhunen, manager of the Tyomies Publishing company. Interment will be in Graceland cemetery. "Mr. Pluva came here from Finland twenty-four years ago, making his home at Calumet, Mich., until the time of his coming to Superior. His home is at 405 1-2 Hughitt avenue. Tanscribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date August 19, 1924 Decedent: Mrs. John POOLEY Headline: DEATH OF MRS. POOLEY. Had Been Resident Of Houghton Five Years, formerly of Range. Mrs. John Pooley passed away yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the family residence on Emerald street. The deceased was 63 years of age and came to the United States about 40 years ago. Mrs Pooley was well known in Houghton and on the south range, where the family lived until about five years ago when they moved to Houghton. The deceased is survived by her husband, Captain John Pooley, a son, John, Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Coomb of Houghton. Funeral arrangements will probably be completed today. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: Feb 13, 1921 Decedent: I. PORKKA Headline: LIMINGA RESIDENT DIED AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS The funeral of I. Porkka of Liminga was held yesterday afternoon, burial was in the Liminga cemetery. Rev. Holdemen officiated. The deceased had been ill for sometime and passed away Sunday morning. The deceased was 91(?) years if age, He is survived by a sister residing at Franklin. (Can't read a couple words) sister at Liminga. He had been in this country about 25 or 30 years. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: October 24, 1922 Decedent: Mrs. George POSIE Headline: KEARSARGE MATRON SUMMONED MRS. GEORGE POSIE, ESTEEMED RESIDENT, PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. George Posie, esteemed Kearsarge resident, died Saturday morning at the home of her son, George Posie, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Canada seventy years ago and came to the copper country when fifteen years of age. She had been a resident of Kearsarge for the past forty years and had many friends here. Surviving are the following children: George of Kearsarge, Carl of Mayflower, David of Beacon Hill, and Mrs. Gendrou of Marquette. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: August 27, 1924 Decedent: Henry PRIDEAUX Headline: HENRY PRIDEAUX, RESIDENT OF CALUMET 50 YEARS, DIES Henry Prideaux, aged 78, died at the Memorial hospital Monday after an illness of three months. Mr. Prideaux was a resident of Calumet for the past fifty years and was well known throughout the district. He was a gold medal employee of the Calumet Hecla Mining company, past president of One and All lodge, Sons of St. George, and a member of Court Robin Hood, Ancient Order of Foresters. The deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Thomas Beswitherick, of Detroit, Mrs. Peter Svarvari of South Dakota, William of Laurium and Miss Cora, at home. The remains were taken to the Harper and Thomas chapel from where the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. E. Smith officiating. Internment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: October 19, 1922 Decedent: John PRISK Headline: PIONEER LAURIUM MAN SUCCUMBS AT HOME HERE The death of John Prisk, 76 years old, occurred yesterday at 12:30 a.m. at his home on Tamarack street. Although he had been ailing for about a year, his illness was not considered serious and death was unexpected. Mr. Prisk was born in Cornwall, England, and came to this country about fifty years ago, making his home in Red Jacket and Laurium during that time. Besides the widow the two daughters survive. They are: Mrs. W. J. James and Mrs. Richard King of Laurium and a step-daughter, Mrs. John Fezzy of Detroit. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home at 124 Tamarack street. Rev. Lewis Keast of the Laurium M. E. church will officiate and interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: June 17, 1924 Decedent: Jonas PRISSI Headline: DOLLAR BAY RESIDENT DIES Jonas Prissi, age 84 years, esteemed Dollar Bay resident, died Sunday afternoon after a short illness. He had been a resident of Dollar Bay for 36 years. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Delf Martin, of Detroit, Mrs. John Waara (name is hard to read) of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Mrs Weston Holm of Dollar Bay and two sons, John of Hancock and Henry of Detroit. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hancock Evangelical Lutheran church. The Rev. Matt Pesonen, the pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Hill, Houghton. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Mar. 13, 1920 Decedent: Miss Hattie Pope Headline: MISS HATTIE POPE PASSES; PROMINENT EDUCATOR (NOTE: The beginning of the first paragraph was badly garbled. Evidently Miss Pope was the widely respected principal of a school in Calumet for a number of years who died unexpectedly.) The news of her sudden demise was received with much regret by her large circle of friends. She was a graduate of the Ypsilanti Normal. Miss Pope was in the best of health Friday and conducted her usual duties. Saturday morning she was taken seriously ill and her condition in the afternoon grew worse. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. S. C. Pope of 212 North Iroquois street, with whom she made her home, and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth at home and Mrs. Eugene Small of Chicago. The late Miss Pope was a member of the Calumet M. E. Church and was an active worker in its behalf, having been principal of the Sunday school primary department of the church for several years. She also was a member of the Calumet chapter, Order of Eastern Star. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence of her mother. Rev. D. C. Littlejohn of the Calumet M. E. church officiated. The body was taken to Eagle River where interment was made. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date: September 30, 1922 Decedent: Matt PUSKA Headline: SOLDIERS REMAINS EXPECTED The remains of Matt Puska, of Salo, who was killed in the A. E. F. in France during the late war, are expected to arrive in Hancock this morning on the train reaching here at 11:55 a.m. Immediately upon their arrival the remains of the private will be taken to the Manty chapel, and later in the day removed to the home of the deceased's father, Jacob Puska of Salo. Arrangements have been made for a military funeral. The services will be held in the Finnish Lutheran church, Rev. Heideinann officiating, and burial will be in Lakeside cemetery. All ex-servicemen are asked to be on hand if possible. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice ------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh