Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with S 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: 29 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Nicholas SAITZ Headline: Nicholas Saitz, Pioneer, Died Last Evening The death of Nicholas Saitz, aged 76 years, highly esteemed pioneer Calumet resident, occurred at the family home at 500 Elm street, at 11 o'clock last night following an illness from ailments incident to old age. The late Mr. Saitz was a native of Austria, coming to Calumet many years ago. Besides the widow, several children survive. The funeral announcements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 10 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: Frans Hendricks SALO Headline: F. H. Salo Passed away Yesterday Afternoon The death of one of the pioneer residents of Hancock occurred yesterday when Frans Hendricks Salo died at the Houghton county sanitarium after a brief illness. The deceased was engaged for the past 25 years as a shoemaker having his shop located on Tezeuco street. He was 61 years of age and is survived by his wife and five daughters and one son. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon from the home at 1108 Prospect street at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. Haapanen will officiated. Burial will be in the lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date (Two dated given) May 14, 1921 and April 1922 Decedent: John SANDERS Headline: John Sanders Passes John Sanders, a silver medal employee of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company and for the last few years a pensioner of the company, died on Sunday last at the home of John Ford, Fifth street, Red Jacket, at the age of 64 years. Mr. Sanders was born at Manhattan Mine in this county, and was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sanders, or Saunders. Mr and Mrs. Sanders, his parents, were real pioneers of Keweenaw county, locating here in the forties. While at Manhattan Mine, Mr. Sanders secured lands in Section 3 and 10-57-32 and was one of the organizers of the old New York mine. He died while the children were very young and the family support devolved on Mrs. Sanders, who worked hard and raised them all up to man and womanhood. Two daughters and one son, Mark survive, and were at Calumet for the funeral. Mark resides in Black Hills, South Dakota. He was employed on the channel work in Eagle Harbor in 1876 and when the work was completed, left for South Dakota where he still resides. John Sanders left Delaware Mine for Allouez when the Delaware Mine closed down and later on went to Calumet where he resided until his death. One sister of the deceased resided at Allouez for a number of years, having married Al.... Reecks, for many years a surface boss there. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and the relatives left for their respective homes the same evening. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 23 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: Frederick SAUER Headline: Dr. Frederick Sauer dead. Well Known Member of Pioneer Family Victim of Pneumonia. Word was received here on Wednesday of the death of Dr. Frederick Sauer at Hammond, Ind. He has been located for a number of years in Indiana Harbor. The cause of death was Pneumonia. He was born in Calumet in 1878 and attended the public schools here. Later he entered the pharmacy department at the Valparaiso University graduating from there in 1897 and he then entered the pharmacy department of the University of Michigan continuing his studies there for one year after which he entered the medical department, from which he graduated in 1902. He began his practice as a physician at Cheboygan, but a short time later moved to Calumet, owing to the illness of his mother. After continuing his practice here for a short period, he moved to Indiana Harbor, Ind., where he has been located ever since. Surviving are the widow and three children, Fred, Robert and Phillip and three sisters, the Misses Bertha, Wilhelmina and Laura of Calumet. The remains were brought to Calumet and the funeral takes place today from the Sauer home on Fifth street, Rev. P. C. Bailey of Christchurch officiating and burial will be in Lave View cemetery. Dr. Sauer was the last surviving male member of the well known and highly respected pioneer family, and much sympathy is expressed for the surviving relatives. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 29 Nov 1927 Decedent's Name: Christ SCHAEFER Headline: Christ Schaefer Dies Tuesday at Home of Son, Henry J. Schaefer Christ Schaefer, aged 72, passed away at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of his son, Henry J. Schaefer, head of the manual training department of the Houghton high school. Although the deceased had been in ill health for the past year, he had only been confined to his bed for the past month. The late Mr. Schaefer was born in Germany and came to the United States in 1885. After coming to America he located in Menominee Mich., where he resided until three years ago when he came to Houghton to live with his son. He was a member of Red Cedar lodge, I. O. O. F., Menominee, and the Modern Woodmen. He is survived by three sons, Henry J. of Houghton, William P. Of Ashland, and Robert of Turner Oregon. Accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Schaefer, the remains will be shipped today to Menominee where funeral services will be held Friday or Saturday. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 21 Oct 1927 Decedent's Name: John SCHENK Headline: John Schenk, Well Known Resident of Houghton, Succumbs John Schenk, aged 69, well known resident of Houghton, passed away at 4:30 o'clock Friday morning at the family home, 165 West street. He was ill for two months. The deceased was a resident of the Copper Country for the past 50 years and was employed at the Michigan Smelter for the past 25 years. He is survived by the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Ivan A. Hart and Mrs. C. F. Reins, both of Minneapolis, a brother Matt Schenk, of Lake Linden, and a granddaughter, Miss Marion Brimacombe. He was a member of the German Aid society of Lake Linden. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 18 Feb 1928 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Paul SCHENK Headline: Mrs. Schenk, Pioneer Lake Resident, Dies Suddenly at Home Mrs. Paul Schenk of Lake Linden died suddenly at her home Saturday morning at about 6 o'clock. Although apparently in her usual good health, she passed away shortly after arising. Word of her death was a shock to her many friends. The late Mrs. Schenk was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nester, Sr., of Lake Linden, and was born at the Cliff Mine location May 20, 1866. She was married in 1887 to Paul Schenk, who died about two years ago. Tho children, Albert J. and Mrs. Henry Kamerchen, and six grandchildren survive. Four sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Joseph Franz of Spockane, Washington. Mrs. Otto Sibilsky, Eagle River, the Misses Elizabeth and Lena Nester of Lake Linden, Samuel J. of Toledo and John Nester of Lake Linden. Mrs. Shenk was affiliated with St. John's Lutheran church at Hubbell and was a member of the Ladies Aid society. She possessed an amiable disposition, and made friends with everyone. A coincidence in the sudden passing of Mrs. Schenk is that a brother, J. Martin Nester, Mobile Alabama, died just three years ago on the same date. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Albert J. Schenk Monday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. Mr. Feldscher of the Hubbell Lutheran church will officiate, and burial will be in the Mount Calvary cemetery, beside her husband. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 3 Nov 1919 Decedent's Name: Ellen SCHOLAR Headline: Mrs. W. J. Scholar Dead Well known Resident of Keweenaw Passes at an Advanced Age Mrs. Wm. J. Scholar, a well known resident of the copper country, passed away on Monday morning at the home of her son, Thomas Scholar of Mohawk, at the advanced age of 78 years. Mrs. Scholar, whose maiden name was Ellen Tregambo, was born near Helston, Cornwall, England on April 6, 1841, and came to this country in 1872. In 1873, while enroute to the copper country, she met Mr. Scholar, and they were married shortly after, and settled in Marquette county, where they, with the exception of six years they spent at Ironwood, remained until 20 years ago, when they came to Tecumseh, residing there for a couple of years then moving to Centennial and later to Allouez, where they made their home until a few months ago when they moved to Mohawk, taking up their residence with their son, owing to the ill health of Mrs. Scholar. She leaves, besides her husband, three sons, they being Thomas of Mohawk, Wm. J., of Detroit and Charles, who resides in Connecticut, and two sisters, Mrs. Celia Richards of Centennial and Mrs. Robert Uren of Negaunee. For the past six years, the deceased was practically helpless. The funeral took place on Wednesday with services at the Mohawk M. E. Church, Rev. Prouse officiating, and the remains were taken to Calumet by street car, and were placed at rest in Lake View Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Scholar of Detroit came up to attend the funeral, which was largely attended by old friends of the deceased. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 4 Jan 1923 Decedent's Name: John SCHROEDER Headline: John Schroeder is Summoned in Detroit John Schroeder, aged sixty seven, former well known Calumet businessman, died in Detroit this morning, according to word reaching relatives here today. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America in 1869 locating in Detroit. He came to Calumet in 1871 and worked for a time in the mines and at the Calumet and Hecla carpenter shop. He later married Miss Louisa Knivel, of Eagle River, and moved to the Cliff location where he operated an inn during the active mining days of that district. Returning to Houghton county he managed the Cleveland House at the Grover location. Later, with his father and brother, the deceased erected the Auditorium hotel at Sixth and Elm streets which later became the Copper Range hotel. Mr. Schroeder was a visitor in Calumet for a month last fall, coming here prior to the dear hunting season to visit relatives. He was a brother of the late Frank Schroeder. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Howard Urbach, of Marquette and Lillian, of Detroit, and two sons Albert and John, both of Detroit. He was an active member of the Loyal Order of Moose and was active in Catholic church societies. Joseph Schroeder, a nephew of the deceased, will leave for Detroit this evening to attend the funeral. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 1 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Apr 1919 Decedent's Name: Caspar SCHULTE Headline: Pioneer of the Copper Country Passes Beyond Caspar Schulte of Dollar Bay Passes at Home of Son - Has been Resident of Copper Country for Past 60 years. Caspar Schulte, a resident of the copper country for the past 60 years and one of the oldest of the pioneers of the Michigan copper country, passed away at the home of his son John C. Schulte at Dollar Bay, late yesterday afternoon. The late Mr. Schulte was born in Germany in 1833. He came to America in the year 1853, first locating at Eagle River, then the metropolis of the copper country. He moved to Quincy four years later, where he spent a year previous to coming to Houghton. In the early days Mr. Schulte was engaged as a miner. One year after coming to Houghton he was married to Mrs. Joseph E. Weiber. He lived in Houghton until 1901 when he moved to Dollar Bay. Mrs. Schulte died ten years ago and since that time he has made his home with his son. While living in Houghton, Mr. Schulte was president of the German Aid society for a number of years, and was treasurer of Portage township for three terms. He joined the Continental fire company of Houghton the first year of its organisation and was an active member for a great many years. In the early days the deceased was the janitor of the Michigan College of Mines, when the school was located in the Houghton town hall. He was also caretaker of the old county court house and of the Houghton National bank. The Schulte family has been prominently identified with the upbuilding of the copper country for a great many years. The late Caspar Schulte is survived by three sons, A. M. Schulte and John C. Schulte of Dollar Bay and Joseph Schulte of Hancock; Two step sons, F. Weiber of Houghton and A. H. Weiber of Helena, Mont. One step daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mayworm of Detroit also survives. In addition to the immediate family the deceased is survived by 26 grand children, 23 great-grand children and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the home of John C. Schulte at Dollar Bay Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services will be in charge of Father James Miller of Dollar Bay. Interment will be at Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 6 Sep 1922 Decedent's Name: Alec SCHUMAKER Headline: Alec Schumaker Is Hit By Auto; Injuries Fatal Two Other Accidents Reported; Man Is Liable To Die. Truck driver held Alec Schumacher [sic] Sr.; well known and highly esteemed Houghton business man, died at 8:45 o'clock last evening at St. Joseph's hospital after being injured several hours previous by an automobile as he was crossing the street in front of his business establishment on Memorial Road. The deceased, who was 57 years of age, was born in Germany, on Feb. 26, 1866, and came to this country with his wife in 1895. In 1902 he opened his grocery business at his present stand. Surviving are his wife and four children, Emil, Alec Jr., Mrs E. J. Lehmill of Minneapolis and Joseph of Houghton. Mr. Schumacher was hit by an automobile belonging to George Robbins of West Houghton and driven by Hud Robbins, a son. The car was taking a daughter and other students home after school. The car was moving west along Memorial Road and witnesses, of whom there were several, said that it was going about 15 miles an hour as far as they could judge. Mr. Schumacher was right in front of the car before he saw it and both his effort to avoid being hit and the efforts of the driver to stop the car and miss him were unavailing. Mr. Schumacher was hit by the bumpers in front of the car and was thrown up on the radiator and hood. He rolled off onto the fender and was carried several feet before the car was stopped but he did not fall under the wheels and was not run over. He sustained a compound fracture of the leg, injuries around the body and a scalp wound. He was taken to his home nearby and Drs. Stern and Bridgman attended him. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital later for treatment. A large blood vessel in his leg was severed, and he lost a great deal of blood. The force of the blow must have been very great as the radiator of the car was bent back, the hood was crumpled and the moto-meter on the radiator was ... [cutting ends here] Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 30 June 1923 Decedent's Name: Mrs. George SCHUTZ Headline: Houghton Matron Passes Died Yesterday at Hospital Following Long Illness. Mrs. George Schutz of 295 Calverly street died yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital following an illness of six months. She was 63 years of age and had been a resident of the Copper Country for 35 years. The deceased is survived by her husband and the following children; George and Fred of Milwaukee, Anton August and Miss Mary of Houghton. Two sisters, Mrs. Nicholas Martin and Mrs. August Schumaker and 15 grand-children of Houghton also survive. The funeral will be held Monday morning from St. Ignatius church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery, the Rev. Fr. Rezek officiating. Transcribed by: Mary Parsons, Bristol, England, 18 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 3 Feb 1920 Decedent's Name: Mrs James SCOTT Headline: Mrs James Scott died last night The death of Mrs. James Scott of Laminga occured last evening. Death was due to a severe attack of pneumonia. The late Mrs. Scott who was one of the first settlers of the Laminga district was 76 years of age and is survived by her husband and one son and daughter. The funeral will probably take place Monday. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 1 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Published by: Mining Gazette Date April 16, 1922 Decedent: Grace SCRIBNER Headline: BARAGA YOUNG LADY IS KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE Miss Grace Scribner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Scribner of Baraga, was struck and killed almost instantly by an automobile in New York Thursday. The remeins are being brought to Baraga for burial. Miss Scribner, a missionary worker, was editor of a missionary paper published by the Methodist Episcopal church. She had been prominently identified with missionary work for a number of years and had made arrangements to sail for foreign fields in June to spend three months abroad. The deceased was 39 years of age and is survived by her parents, one sister and three brothers. The Scribner family were early residents of Baraga, moved east several yaers age and then............(Unable to read from this point on. The remainder of the article was cut off by the copy machine.) Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 28 Mar 1921 Decedent's Name: Dennis SHEA Headline: Dennis Shea, Pioneer Engineer, Dies at Home Dennis Shea, oldest engineer on the Mineral Range railroad in point of service, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at the family home, 107 Kearsarge street, after an illness of a week. Mr. Shea was one of Calumet's most esteemed residents and the announcement of his death has been learned of with deep regret. He was born in Boston, Mass., February 24, 1861, and came to the Copper Country at an early age. He was resident of the Cliff mine for 15 years later coming to Calumet where he resided ever since. He was employed by the Mineral Range for 34 years. Fraternally he was a member of Calumet council, Knights of Columbus, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was the brother of the late Timothy O. Shea, the oldest employee of the Calumet and Hecla at the time of the C. & H. golden jubilee. Besides the widow, there survives four children - John of Detroit, Catherine a student at the Yipsilanti State Normal, and the Misses Marguerite and Mary, at home. He is also survived by one brother, John D. Shea of Osceola, and two sisters, Mrs. Nelson Des-Rochers and Mrs. Sylvester Harrington of Detroit. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 5 Jan 1928 Decedent's Name: Ellen SHEA Headline: Mrs. Ellen Shea, Well Known Resident of Atlantic, Summoned Mrs. Ellen Shea, highly respected pioneer resident of Atlantic, died at her home Thursday on her seventy-sixth birthday anniversary. She had been ill for several years. Mrs. Shea was born in Troy, N. Y., and came to the upper peninsula in 1865 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holland. She was married Dec. 13, 1868, to Daniel Shea, who died 20 years ago. Surviving are the following children, Miss Elizabeth at home, the Misses Julia, Bridget and Mary of Detroit, Mrs. John Sullivan of Duluth, John of Cheyenne, Wyo., and James and Timothy of Detroit. Three sisters, Mrs. E. Lowney of Spokane, Mrs. J. Shea of Detroit, Mrs. M. Parisot of Butte and three grandchildren, Miss Lorretta McRandle and Dennis Cleary of Detroit and Miss Marilyn Sullivan of Duluth. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 10 June 1923 Decedent's Name: Mrs. William SHEA Headline: Well known resident passes Mrs. William Shea is Summoned After Lengthy Illness. Mrs. William Shea passed away at her home at 194 Douglass St., last evening at 8 o'clock. The deceased was 52 years of age and was one of Houghton's best known residents. Mrs. Shea has been ill for the last six months and all through the long period of her suffering she has never complained. The deceased is survived by her husband who is in the employ of I.E. Swift Co., and the following children: Howard and Lawrence, of Detroit and William at home. Mrs. Townsend, her niece of Ishpeming and John McGrath, her brother, of Baltimore were at her bedside when the end came. A sister and brother in Ireland also survive. The sons of Detroit were also at her bedside when the end came. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2o'clock. Transcribed by: Mary Parsons, Bristol, England, 17 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date March 28, 1922 Decedent: Ransom Skiff SHELDEN Headline: PNEUMONIA TAKES R. SKIFF SHELDEN AT NICE, FRANCE Prominent Houghton Resident Dies After Few Days' Illness. DEATH IS UNEXPECTED Ransom Skiff Shelden, prominent Houghton resident, died yesterday at Nice, France, of pneumonia, after an illness of only a few days. No advices concerning his illness had been received and the announcement of his death, transmitted by cable, came as a great shock to friends here. It is expected the remains will be brought to Houghton for burial. Mrs. Sarah W. Shelden, his step-mother, and W. W. Riley, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Fred Ward of Portsmouth, N. H., traveling companions, were with Mr. Shelden at the time of his death. Mr. Shelden and party sailed early in January for Europe, to enjoy one of Frank C. Clark's world tours. They had visited Egypt, Greece, Italy and other countries and were on their way homeward when illness overtook Mr. Shelden. The deceased was 53 years of age. He was the son of the late Congressman and Mrs. Carlos D. Shelden and was born in Houghton. His mother died when he was a small boy and subsequently he went to live with an aunt at Willoughby, Ohio, where he remained until he was 12 years of age. He then returned to Houghton but soon after entered Orchard Lake academy and from there went to Racine College at Racine, Wis. He then entered the University of Winconsin at Madison from which he was graduated in law. Returning to Houghton he took up the practice of law, continuing in that profession until 1906. Upon the death of his father, the late Congressman Shelden, in 904, he succeeded to the management of the Shelden Estate Co., which is largely interested in iron mines in Iron county and mineral and timber lands in Iron, Houghton and other counties. He also was a member of the firm of Shelden & Calverley, dealing in realty, in Houghton and Iron counties and iron mining. He was connected, too, with the firm of Shelden & Dickens, real estate and insurance. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 4 Aug 1923 Decedent's Name: Andrew SIMPSON Headline: Former Calumet Man Passes in Detroit Word reached Calumet Thursday regarding the death in Detroit of Andrew Simpson, former well known Calumet man. The deceased had been ailing for some time but his death came as a shock to his many friends and relatives. Mr. Simpson was 58 years of age and a native of Owen Sound, Canada. He was employed for thirty-seven years at the Calumet and Hecia mines as stationary engineer. The surviving relatives are a wife in Detroit and the following brothers and sisters: David and Harry of Calumet, Paul of Oregon, Ross of Sascatchewan, James of Manitoba, and the Misses Elizabeth and Ellen of Winnipeg. David Simpson left for Detroit Thursday to accompany the widow and the remains to Calumet. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Mary Parsons, Bristol, England, 18 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 29 Feb 1919 Decedent's Name: Jane SINCOCK Headline: Well known resident of Calumet is dead Mrs. William Sincook [sic] Passes Away After Illness of Several Weeks - Mrs. Sincock Was Old Resident of the Copper Country. Mrs. Jane Sincock, wife of William Sincock, died yesterday morning at the home of the family at 528 Third street, Blue Jacket, following an illness of several weeks with a complication of illnesses. The announcement of her death was received yesterday with sincere sorrow by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Sincock was very well known and respected. The late Mrs. Sincock was 59 years of age and, although born in Cornwall, England, spent practically all of her life in the copper country. Coming to the Lake Superior region while an infant, Mrs. Sincock first made her home at Phoenix, Keweenaw county, where she was wedded, and moved to Calumet 29 years ago, making her home here since then. Mrs. Sincock is survived by her husband and the following six children: Mrs. Thomas E. Richards of East Houghton, Mrs. Charles E. Rowe of Hubbell, Mrs. Martin Haller of Lake Linden, Mrs. John MacDonald of Hancock, William R. Sincock of Calumet and Miss Ruth, at home. There are also two brothers, Richard Trengrove of Lake Linden and Samual Trengrove of Los Angeles, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nichols of Coleraine, Minn., Mrs. Thomas Sincock and Mrs. August Hagen of Lake Linden. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 3 Aug 1922 Decedent's Name: Thomas SINCOCK Headline: Thomas Sincock is Dead Pioneer Resident Dies at His Home in Lake Linden. Thomas Sincock, a pioneer resident of Lake Linden, died Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Sincock came to this country 49 years ago and settled in Phoenix, where he lived for 11 years. He was married to Elizabeth Ann Trengrove in 1878 at the Cliff Mine. In 1884, Mr. Sincock and his family moved to Lake Linden where he has resided ever since, being employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company as a mill mechanic. He was 69 years of age on March 4, last. There remain to mourn his demise four daughters and one son: Mrs. Walter Collins of Hancock, Mrs. E. J. Phillips of Ishpeming, Mrs. E. J. Opol of Calumet, Miss Esther Sincock of Detroit, and Alvin S. Sincock of Lake Linden. Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be at Maple Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date January 1, 1919 Decedent: William SINCOCK Headline: PIONEER RESIDENT OF COPPER COUNTRY DIES William Sincock, Old Employee of Calumet and Hecla Mining Company Succumbs Following Stroke of Apoplexy. William Sincock, a pioneer resident of the Copper Country, died late Tuesday evening following a stroke of apoplexy. The late Mr. Sincock was 69 years of age and come to the Copper Country in 1872. He was employed for several years in Keweenaw county as a blacksmith and came to Calumet in 1885 and was employed by the Calumet and Hecla Mining company up to six years ago when he was retired. He was a silver medal employee of the company. The deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Thomas E. Richards of Houghton; Mrs. Charles E. Rowe of Hubbell; Mrs. Martin Haller of Lake Linden; Mrs. John MacDonald of Hancock; Miss Ruth Sincock of Washington, D.C., and William of Calumet. Mr. Sincock was a member of the Calumet lodge, F. & A. M. and was an active member of the Calumet Congregational church. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his son, William Sincock, and burial took place at the Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Dec 1927 Decedent's Name: Frank SLOCK Headline: Frank Slock, Former Houghton Man, Passes Frank Slock, former well known Houghton resident, died Friday morning in McGill, Nev., after a brief illness of pneumonia. The body will be brought to Houghton for burial. The date of its arrival is not known. Mr. Slock was 63 years of age. He was born in Houghton and was well know to the older residents of the district. He left here 35 years ago and for several years was employed as foreman by the Nevada Consolidated Mining company. In recent years he visited Houghton several times. Surviving are the widow, a sister Mrs. Sam S. Robinson of St. Croix Falls, Wis., and two brothers, George of Duluth and Joseph of Houghton. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 31 Jul 1922 Decedent's Name: Mary S. SMART Headline: Brief illness fatal to Mrs. Mary S. Smart Mrs. Mary S. Smart, 75 years of age, died yesterday morning at her home on water street following an illness of a few hours. Mrs. Smart was taken ill Friday evening about 8:30 o'clock. Mrs Smart was born in Cornwall, England, December 14, 1947, and in 1861 came to the United States with her parents. The family located at Cliffe Mine and later moved to Hancock where Mrs. Smart was married September 7, 1865 to the late Thomas Smart. The latter was for several years prominent in the official and political life of Hancock. Surviving Mrs. Smart are two daughters, Mrs. R. W. DeMaas of Hancock and Mrs. Roy H. Banks of Escanaba, and her mother, Mrs. M. A. Benney. The latter is 97 years of age and has made her home at the Smart residence for a number of years. Word of Mrs. Smart's demise was received with genuine regret by a wide circle of friends in the Copper Country. For many years the deceased was actively identified in the activities of the First Congregational church. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 20 Dec 1922 Decedent's Name: Rachael SMELZER Headline: Passed Away In West. Advices have been received of the recent death in Pueblo, Colorado, of Mrs. C. C. Smelzer, formerly of Hancock. Mrs. Smelzer was formerly Miss Rachael Clifford. The deceased is survived by her husband, one child and one brother, Frank Clifford of Duluth. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 15 Aug 1927 Decedent's Name: Mrs. George W. SMITH Headline: Mrs. George Smith, Pioneer Lake Linden Resident, Summoned Mrs. George W. Smith, aged 77, mother of President Henry L. Smith of Hubbell village, and pioneer resident of the district, passed away at her home at 10 o'clock last evening following a lengthy illness. She was well known in both Torch Lake villages and had a host of friends. Born in England, she came to this country with her parents at the age of three, and since then had resided in the Copper Country, residing in Lake Linden for the last 55 years. Surviving are five sons, Henry L. Smith, Frank C. Smith, John, Wilton and Thomas, and a daughter, Miss Harriet, all of Lake Linden and Hubbell. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 25 Nov 1920 Decedent's Name: Harriet SMITH Headline: Death of Mrs. Smith Mrs. Harriet Smith, 93 years of age, one of the oldest residents in the Copper Country and pioneer resident of Keweenaw county died Thursday at her home in Copper Harbor. She had been a resident of Keweenaw for over 60 years and was well known throughout the district. Surviving her are two daughters Mrs. Patrick Byrne of Eagle Harbor and Mrs. Mary Jane Bollinger of Houghton, and one son, John Smith of Houghton. The funeral will be held today, Fr. Boniface officiating. Burial will be in the Copper Harbor cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 1 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 July 1923 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Fred SNOWDEN Headline: Death of Mrs. Snowden Well Known Houghton Matron Passed Away Wednesday Evening. Mrs. Fred Snowden, 50 years of age, died suddenly Wednesday evening shortly after 6 o'clock at the family home, 203 Douglass street. Mrs. Snowden's death came without warning of any kind and was a shock to her many friends throughout the district. Mrs. Snowden spent her entire life in the community, being a native of the Copper Country. She was actively identified with the affairs of Grace Methodist church, the Rebekahs and Houghton chapter, Order of Eastern Star. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Daniel Ogden of New York, who came here recently for a visit, Mrs. Edward Nancarrow of Houghton and Miss Dorothy at home, two brothers, Frank of Detroit and John of Houghton, and five sisters, Mrs. John Connors of Barum, Minn., Mrs. Anna Oates of Detroit, Mrs. Fred Austin of Painesdale, Mrs. John Bartlett of Detroit and Mrs. William Snowden of Houghton. Transcribed by: Mary Parsons, Bristol, England, 18 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 10 Jan 1924 Decedent's Name: Elizabeth SODDY Headline: Calumet Pioneer is Dead After Illness Mrs. Elizabeth Soddy, aged 74, died at her home on Scott street Wednesday morning after an illness of long duration but which did not become serious until a week ago. Mrs. Soddy was born in England and came to America when six years of age with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Penhall. She was married in 1880 to the late Frank Soddy, who died in 1900, and had been a constant resident of Calumet except for a short time when she and Mr. Soddy visited in England and Tennessee. One child was born to the couple, a son Frank who died in 190[?]. The survivors are: A brother, Thomas Penhall, Sr., of Calumet; a sister, Mrs. Amelia Trewartha, who made her home with the deceased, and the following nieces and nephews: Miss Hattie Nankervis and Mrs. C. O. Jackola of Calumet; Ralph Wilson, of Portland Ore.; Mrs. John Bond, Mrs. John Grigg, Mrs. Ben Cook and Mrs. Stephen Paul of Detroit; Thomas Penhall, Jr., and James Mundy of Calumet and Clyde Penhall of Detroit. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the residence, Rev. Edwin Evans of the Calumet Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in Lave View. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 22 July 1923 Decedent's Name: Joseph STAHL Headline: Joseph Stahl is Dead Early Resident Passes Away at Houghton Home Yesterday. Joseph Stahl, aged 73 years, a resident of Houghton county practically all his life, died at th family home at 82 Portage street at 10: 40 o'clock yesterday morning. The deceased was for 11 years poor commissioner for Houghton county and was formally employed at the Quincy smelter. He is survived by his widow and six children, Mrs. J. L. Slusser, Detroit; Mrs. Fred Gauthier, Houghton; Miss Theresa Stahl, Republic; Misses Rose and Mary at home; Rev. W. B. Stahl, Rebublic. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 16 of this year, with a service at St. Ignatius church by their son, Rev. W. B. Stahl, and a family reunion and reception to old friends. Funeral services will be held Friday from St. Ignatius church. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Mary Parsons, Bristol, England, 17 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 Nov 1923 Decedent's Name: Linus STANNARD Headline: Linus Stannard of Rockland is Dead Resident of Ontonagon County For 62 Years. Linus Standard [sic], a retired merchant of Rockland and one of the real pioneers of Ontonagon county, died at his home at Rockland at 12:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the age of 83 years. Death was the result of a paralytic stroke which he suffered two weeks ago Sunday. Due to his activities in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community in which he lived and his prominence in Masonic circles, Mr. Stannard had an exceptionally wide acquaintance throughout the Copper Country, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a pioneer merchant at Rockland, where he remained active until his store was destroyed in the Rockland fire in July 1892. For several years he was the chairman of the township board of Rockland township, Ontonagon county. Linus Stannard was born June 19, 1840, in the state of Connecticut. He was reared and educated in his native state, receiving a common school education. At the age of 18, he took a position of clerk at Norwich, Conn., where he remained until the fall of 1861, when he came to Michigan and located at Rockland, taking charge of the general store for the firm Willard & Day. He had charge of this store until the following June. Then in company with George Begardus, he entered business for himself under the firm name of Stannard and Begardus. Two years later Mr. Begardus died and Mr. Stannard carried on the business alone until July 4, 1892, when his store was burned in the Rockland fire. Since that time he has been retired. The deceased married Miss Minnie Roehm on October 8, 1863. Mr. Stannard for many years was active and prominent in Masonic circles. He was a member of Rockland Lodge, No. 108, F. & A. M.; Ontonagon Chapter, No. 20, R. A. M.; and Montrose Commandery, No. 38, Knights Templar. He leaves to mourn three sons, Asa F. and George W. Of Rockland, and William L. Of Calumet; and one daughter, Miss Ella L. at home. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with services at the residence in charge of Rev. Wm. Poyseor. Montrose commandery, Knights Templar, of Calumet, will take charge of the services at the grave. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date April 14, 1922 Decedent: Jacob STEFFES Headline: FORMER POSTMASTER AND EX-VILLAGE-CLERK DEAD Jacob Steffes, well known Lake Linden citizen, passed away at his home Wednesday evening following an illness of several years, the last 13 months of which he was an invalid. The condition of Mr. Steffes in recent weeks gave no hopes to his friends and relatives that recovery could be expected. For this reason announcement of his demise came as no surprise. Mr. Steffes was for a number of years clerk of the village and had served as postmaster. During his younger life he was identified with the fire department's running reams at tournaments and served as chief of the fire department for a number of years, relinquishing the post when afflicted by what proved to be his fatal illness. The deceased was 56 years of age, a native of Keweenaw county and had spent practically his entire life in Lake Linden. He is survived by a widow and daughter, Miss Agnes, five sisters, Mrs. Fred Kappler of Lake Linden, Mrs. William Stutte of Portland, the Misses Anna and Lydia and Mrs. Edward Bogan of Detroit. The three latter are on route to Lake Linden for the funeral Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 8 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Emil STEHLIN Headline: Emil Stehlin, Old Resident, is Dead Deceased Had Been in Business in Lake Linden for Past 35 Years - Was Well Known in Maccabee Circles The death of Emil Stehlin which occurred Friday morning came as a great shock to members of his family. Although he had been ailing for some time there was strong hopes for his recovery. The deceased had been in business in the village for the past 35 years, being the oldest businessman in the village. He was exceptionally well known in Maccabee circles as he was a charter member of the order and had always taken a lively interest in its work. On several occasions he represented the local lodge at the grand lodge sessions. The members of the family kindly request their friends not to send flowers. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 Nov 1923 Decedent's Name: Henry STEIMEL Headline: Henry Steimel Passes Henry Steimel, well known pioneer resident, passed away at his home at 139 Hecla street shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been in poor health for some time but did not become seriously ill until late Sunday night. Mr. Steimel was born at Hancock in 1860, and came to Calumet with his parents in 1868. From 1879 up until 1912, when he retired, he was in the employ of the Calumet and Hecla mining company and was well known in the district. Besides the widow the deceased is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Frank Schmidt of Laurium, and Mabel at home; a son, Henry Jr. of Madison, Wisconsin and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Sundberg of Copper City and Mrs. John Anthony and Miss Anna Steimel of Red Jacket. The deceased was a member of Calumet Tent K. O. T. M. Funeral arrangements have not been made, awaiting the arrival of the son Tuesday. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date (not given, but is in records between Jan 1919 and Jan 1921) Decedent: Christian STEINEN Headline: DEATH OF CHRISTIAN STEINEN Range Resident Passes From Ailment Due to His Age. PAINESDALE- Christian Steinen, 7(2) years of age, an old and respected resident of the range district, died at 12:16 yesterday noon from ailments due to his advanced age. The late Mr. Steinen was born in Germany but has lived for many years in this country. He has been a resident at Painesdale for the past 14 years and before that he lived at Atlantic for 20 years. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Albert and Peter of Trimountain. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Painesdale Catholic church. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 11 Oct 1927 Decedent's Name: Anna STEVENS Headline: Mrs. Anna Stevens Dies After Illness Mrs. Anna Stevens, aged 60, well known Copper Country resident, died at the Memorial hospital late Tuesday afternoon after an illness of several months. She suffered a broken hip last April and had been confined to the hospital since that time. Mrs. Stevens was born in England and came to this district in 1896, residing for a time at Osceola and then moving to Mohawk where she resided until a few years ago. Mr. Stevens died only three months ago. Surviving are three sisters Mrs. William Skinner, or Laurium, Mrs. Frank Walgreen, of Canada, and Mrs. James Weeks, of Hancock. The remains have been removed to 316 Florida street where the deceased made her home. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 316 Florida street. Services will be conducted by Captain Nelligan of the Calumet Salvation Army corps and Rev. Aaron Mitchell, of the Laurium Methodist church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date March 9, 1921 Decedent: Thomas O. STEVENS Headline: THOMAS O. STEVENS DIES AT CALUMET He Had Been Captain at Quincy and Afterwards Was Foreman of Calumet and Hecla Boiler - Leaves Widow and Five Children. Thomas O. Stevens, aged 70 years, passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the family home on Rockland street, following an illness of several weeks. The late Mr. Stevens was one of the Copper Country's oldest pioneer residents, having been born in England in 1851, coming to Hancock with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens, when two years of age. He attended the public schools in that city until 14 years of age when he started out in life for himself, first securing work as office boy in the captain's office at the Quincy mine, where he remained for three years, when he came to Calumet and was employed in the machine shop of the Calumet & Hecla Mining company, where he also ran a hoisting engine until 1878, when he went to Milwaukee and entered the boiler shop of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, in order to learn that trade. Soon becoming an expert he returned to Calumet and again entered the employ of the Calumet & Hecla in the boiler making department, at that time being the only man in that department. As the business of the company grew, more help was added in this department and Mr. Stevens was placed in charge filling the position of superintendent until his final illness forced him to relinquish the work. He was a member of Calumet lodge No. 134, I. O. O. I., always taking an active interest in the affairs of this order. Besides the widow the following children survive: Albert of Duluth, Calvin of Port Arthur, Walter of Calumet, ..............(Unable to read from this point on. The remainder was cut-off by the copying machine.) Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 31 Jul 1927 Decedent's Name: John STINN Headline: John Stinn, Highly Respected Hancock Resident, Summoned John Stinn, highly respected Hancock resident, died Sunday morning in Detroit, where he went several months ago for treatment. Although ailing for some time, Mr. Stinn was reported improved last week. His death was unexpected and came as a severe shock to his many friends in the Portage Lake district. The funeral arrangements are incomplete but the service will be held in Detroit, where burial will be made. Mr. Stinn was 65 years of age and was born in Germany. He came to the United States about 45 years ago, locating in Hancock. He was married 40 years ago to Miss Anna Francis of this city. Mr. Stinn was employed as a refiner at the Quincy smelter, having been associated with the smelting industry since coming to this country. He was formerly employed at several of the old smelters here and entered the employ of the Quincy smelter when it was completed. Mr. Stinn was a member of the Workingmen's Aid society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Mannerchor. He was manager of the Lincoln hall which is owned by the Workingmen's Aid and was director of Mannerchor, a singing organisation composed of residents of German parentage. Mr. Stinn was well known throughout the district and the high esteem in which he was held was attested Monday by expressions of keen regret heard in all quarters of the district. Surviving are the widow and the following children: John and Edmond of Detroit, Frank of Rice Lake, Wis., Mrs. Martin Kalinowsky and Mrs. Dudley Stafford of Green Bay, Sister M. Thecla of Indianapolis and Mrs. Francis Scholar of Milwaukee. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 31 Oct 1927 Decedent's Name: Richard STODDEN Headline: Richard Stodden, aged mining man, passes after long illness Body of Pioneer Will Arrive in Lake Linden Today. Richard Stodden, aged 72, pioneer mining and milling man of the Copper Country, died Monday at the University of Michigan following an illness of several months. The remains will be brought to the Copper Country for burial, arriving in Calumet Thursday morning and take to the Lake Linden Odd Fellow's hall. The funeral will be in charge of the Lake Linden lodge of Odd Fellows, Rev. Carey, of the Lake Linden Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill. The deceased was born in Cornwall and came to this country when a boy landing with his parents at Eagle Harbor in 1860. He was employed at Central, Copper Falls and Phoenix and in the early eighties entered the employment of the C. & H. at Lake Linden. Later he took a position as mill runner at the Trimountain mill. He retired several years ago and made his home with his son, Harry, at Avon Park, Florida. Six months ago while visiting another son in Ann Arbor he was taken ill and for some weeks his condition had been critical. The following children survive: Thomas of Milwaukee; Mrs. W. L. Frank, of Ypsilanti; Harry of Avon Park, Fla, and Bert of Ann Arbor. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 18 Aug 1922 Decedent's Name: John STONE Headline: John Stone is Summoned Another of Pioneer Citizens of This Community is Called. John Stone, 86 years of age, and a pioneer of the Torch Lake district, died Wednesday evening at his home in Lake Linden. He was a native of Canada and came to the Copper Country in 1854, landing at Eagle Harbour. In 1855 he walked from Eagle Harbour to Detroit, returning by foot the following year. Mr. Stone located in Lake Linden in 1856 and for more than a quarter century was in the employ of the Calumet and Hecla. Surviving Mr. Stone are two sons, Joseph of Lake Linden, John of Milwaukee and a daughter, Miss Mary, at home. The deceased was a member of the St. Jean Baptiste society. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from Holy Rosary church to Mount Calvary cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 30 Jul 1927 Decedent's Name: Eva Christina STRAND Headline: Mrs. E. C. Strand, Pioneer, Is Called Mrs. Eva Christina Strand, aged 71, died yesterday morning at the home of Charles Strand, 209 North Pewabic street, after an illness of two months. Mrs. Strand was born in Bersbo, Ostergotland, Sweeden, in 1855 and came to this country in 1880 to make her home in Calumet. Her husband, Andrew Strand, died in 1891. Mrs. Strand was an active member of the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the Swedish Lutheran church. The deceased is survived by four sons, Rudolph of Detroit, Emil and Victor of St. Paul, Minn., and Charles of Laurium. A sister in Sweden and a brother, Charled Lofgren of Galesburg, Ill., and a sister Mrs. Lottie Hermanson, of Chicago, and nine grandchildren also survive. The son Victor arrived in Calumet Friday morning. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date: Jan 26, 1921 Decedent: Hon. Albert T. STREETER Headlines: HON. ALBERT T. STREETER EX-CIRCUIT JUDGE, DIES Honored Copper Country Jurist Finds Relief In Death After an Illness of Several Months - Story of His Public Life in the County. Hon. Albert T. Streeter, former circuit judge of the twelfth judicial circuit, died Sunday night at his home in East Houghton after an illness of several months. Judge Streeter had but recently been brought home from Detroit, where hospital treatment, following the beginning of his illness at his winter home in Virginia, failed to bring relief. Mrs. Streeter was present at her husband's bedside when death came. Their children, Howard, a member of the Detroit bar, and Miss Nina, principal of the domestic science department of the Kansas City high school, will arrive today and until they do arrive the arrangements for the funeral cannot be announced. Judge Streeter's Career. Albert T. Streeter was born December 22, 1844 in Austinburg, O., and at the age of 16 years entered Oberlin college, where he remained for two years. In 1867 he came to Houghton and was here employed in the post office for a time. He later completed his law course with a Chicago firm of attorneys and at the University of Michigan, from which later he was admitted to the bar in 1869. He returned to the copper country, locating in Calumet and in the years that passed he was successively postmaster of Calumet, prosecuting of Houghton county and judge of the twelfth circuit, embracing the counties of Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw. He spent 12 years on the bench, making his home in Houghton during and since his judgeship. He retired four years ago from the bench and engaged in the practice of the law but in a desultory way, his health and other business interests combining to prevent a very active practice. Bar Association Acts. Following the close of the morning session of the Houghton county circuit court yesterday morning the bar association convened and took action on the deaths of Judge Streeter and of William J. McCormick, former assistant prosecuting attorney. The following committees were named: Attorneys S. W. Lawton, A. F. Rees and Harry Corgan, to draw up resolutions of respect for the deceased members of the bar. Attorney .........(Unreadable from this point on. The remainder was cut off by copying machine.) Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Mar. 22, 1923 Decedent: Lewis Studde Headline: FORMER LAKE LINDEN MAN FATALLY INJURED Mrs. Fred Kappler of Lake Linden was advised by telegram yesterday of the death in Portland, Oregon, of her nephew, Lewis Studde. Death was due to injuries received in an accident. According to recent information from the west the young man was working for a railroad company. The deceased was 21 years of age and the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Studde. He was born in Lake Linden where the family resided until about five years ago when they moved west. Lewis was popular with the younger set here and word of his demise will be received with genuine regret. The deceased is survived by his parents, one brother and two sisters. The funeral will be in Portland. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: January 28, 1922 Decedent: Dennis H. SULLIVAN Headline: Answers Last Call Dennis H. SULLIVAN passed away at his home at Franklin yesterday morning. He was 83 years of age, a native of Ireland, and had been a resident of this community since 1866. He was widely known and his death is deeply regretted by a wide acquaintance. The funeral will take place Monday morning from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, Quincy, with burial in Lakeside cemetery, the Rev. Fr. KRON officiating. The late Mr. Sullivan is survived by a son, John T. of Franklin, and three daughters, Mrs. Julia LYNCH of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Michael MCMAHON of Franklin, and Miss Mary at home. A brother, Patrick, of Hancock, and one sister, Mrs. MCCARTHY of Ireland, also survive. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 1 Dec 1920 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Eugene SULLIVAN Headline: Mrs. Eugene Sullivan Dies After Short Illness. Mrs. Eugene Sullivan passed away at the family home, 2306 County Road, Raymbaultown, late Wednesday evening after an illness of three months. The deceased was born in County Cork, Ireland and came to this country when a young girl. She resided for three years in Fall River, Mass., coming to the Copper Country 44 years ago. The deceased was a member of the Sacred Heart church. She also was a member of the Ladies auxiliary of Calumet Lodge, A. O. M. The late Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her husband and the following children: Thomas of Calumet, Michael who is residing in the west and Miss Nellie who lives at home. The funeral will held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 1 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Dale February 9, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. Michael SULLIVAN Headline: FORMER HOUGHTON LADY IS DEAD IN DETROIT Mrs. Michael Sullivan died Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Richards of Detroit according to a telegram received here yesterday. The late Mrs. Sullivan was for many years a resident of Houghton and has been making her home in Detroit for some time. The body will arrive in Houghton from Detroit tomorrow night. The funeral will take place Saturday morning from St. Ignatius church. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 19 Dec 1922 Decedent's Name: Patrick SULLIVAN Headline: Patrick Sullivan Called The death of Patrick Sullivan occurred yesterday morning at the family home on Park street. The deceased is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. Funeral arrangements will be completed this morning. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 21 Jul 1927 Decedent's Name: Angus SUTHERLAND Headline: Angus Sutherland, Well Known Local Resident, Is Dead Angus Sutherland, aged 64, well known Laurium resident, died at his home, Tamarack street yesterday morning following an illness of six months. Mr. Sutherland was born at Ashfield, Ontario, Canada in 1863. He came to Calumet 38 years ago and had been employed by the Mineral Range railroad continuously since that time. For several years he was an engineer. Mr. Sutherland was a member of Calumet Lodge, No. 271, F. and A. M. Calumet chapter, R. A. M.; Montrose Commandery, Knights Templar, and the Shrine. He was also a trustee of the Calumet Presbyterian church. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by five sisters: Mrs. David Pringle, Los Angeles; Mrs. Agnes McLeod, of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Margaret McBride, of Kincardine Ontario and Mrs. A. H. Carr, and Mrs. J. C. MacGuire of Calgary, Canada. A funeral service was conducted at the home at 8 o'clock last night with the Knights Templar in charge after which the remains will be taken to Kincardine, Ontario for interment. Friends are asked to omit flowers. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Mar 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 26 Jan 1924 Decedent's Name: Mary A. SUTTON Headline: Mrs. Sutton, Lake Pioneer, is Called Well Known Former Resident Passes at Home of Daughter Word was received here of the death Friday in Philadelphia of Mrs. Mary A. Sutton, widow of the late E. F. Sutton, former well known Lake Linden merchant, and pioneer of the copper country. The deceased was 80 years of age. [death in Philadelphia of Mrs. Mary A. Sutton, widow of the late E. F. Sutton, former well known Lake Linden merchant, and pioneer of the copper country.] The deceased was born in Cornwall, England and came to America with a child when [sic] her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, who made their home at Rockland. Moving to Allouez a few years later Mr. Harris became a superintendent of the Allouez Mining company's mill. The deceased was married to Mr. Sutton September 5, 1865, and for a time made their home in Philadelphia, later returning to the Copper Country and residing at Hurontown. Moving to Lake Linden a few years later Mr. Sutton became associated with his father-in-law in the Harris Mercantile company. Upon the death of Mr. Harris, the store became known as the E. F. Sutton store company. Two children were born to the couple, Mr.[sic] S. A. Benedict, of Philadelphia, at whose home Mrs. Sutton died, and Walter F., of Lake Linden, who was with his mother when death occurred. Mrs. Sutton continued her home in Lake Linden after the death of her husband in 1901. Last November she went to live with her daughter in Philadelphia. Besides the Children, one sister, Mrs. Overfield, who resided with Mrs. Sutton until last November, but who is now located in Toledo, also survives. The funeral will be held Sunday in Romeo, Michigan and the body will be laid to rest beside that of her husband. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 23 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Caroline SWANSON Headline: Death of Mrs. Swanson Funeral of Esteemed Calumet Resident to be Held Today Mrs Caroline Swanson, widow of the date Charles Swanson, was summoned at the family home, 544 Second street, Blue Jacket Saturday evening following a long illness incident to old age. She was 79 years of age and one of the oldest and most esteemed Swedish residents in Calumet. She is survived by a son, Emil, of Detroit and several grand children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. G. H. Bomgren, pastor of Swedish Lutheran Carmel church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 11 Dec 1927 Decedent's Name: Fred SWANSON Headline: Laurium Pioneer Dies After Short Illness Fred Swanson, aged 76, well known Laurium man died at his home on Osceola street Sunday evening shortly after 6 o'clock. Following a brief illness. The deceased was born in Sweden and had been a resident of the district for the past forty years. He was employed in Hancock until several years ago when he retired. The remains will be take to the home of Elof Smith, 86 Third street, Laurium. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from absent relatives. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Apr 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: No date Decedent's Name: Mary SYLVESTRE Headline: Mrs Mary Sylvestre Old Resident of Pilgrim Dies at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Mary Sylvestre, wife of Ulric Sylvestre of Pilgrim, dies at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Sylvestre was 67 years of age. The deceased was one of the old residents of the Pilgrim farming district, having made her home there for 88 years coming to the Copper Country from Canada. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 1 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 27 Apr 1921 Decedent's Name: Ellen SYMONS Headline: Death of Mrs. Symons Occurred Yesterday Noon Mrs. Ellen Symons, aged 72 years, widow of the late John Symons, passed away at 12:15 o'clock yesterday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Symonson on First street, Laurium, following a paralytic stroke with which she was afflicted on Monday. The late Mrs. Symons was one of Calumet's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, having been born in England in 1849 and coming to the Copper Country with her parents when 16 years of age. For a time the family was located at Rockland when they moved to Calumet, her father, the late John Remfry, being one of the earliest settlers in this district. Three children survive: Mrs. Rudolph Symonson of Laurium, Olive Symons of Calumet and John of Laurium, also a sister and two brothers, Mrs. Grace Gilmore of South Portland, Maine, Albert Remfry of Kansas City and Samuel of San Francisco. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, John Symons at 115 Amygdaloid street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Keast. Interment will be made in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 27 Jan 1924 Decedent's Name: Mrs. William T. SYMONS Headline: [none] Funeral services were held Saturday from the Champion Methodist church for the late Mrs. William T. Symons, former well known Hancock resident who died Tuesday morning. The deceased was 65 years old, and known throughout the copper and iron countries, coming to the upper peninsula from Cornwall, England in 1894. She lived in Hancock until 1913, when she moved to Champion, where she has resided since. Besides her husband, Mrs. Symons leaves two daughters, Mrs. John C. Kelley, of Quincy and Mrs. E. R. Swanson, of Ishpeming, and five sons, Samuel of Quincy, William and Telfes, of Ishpeming, and Arthur and Harold, who reside in Champion. She is also mourned by ten grand-children. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 7 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Sep 1922 Decedent's Name: Winnifred SYZMANSKI Headline: Laurium young lady passes Miss Winnifred Syzmanski Dies at Home After Lengthy Illness. Miss Winnifred Syzmanski, 21, of Laurium, died last evening shortly before 9 o'clock at the family home at 117 S. Pewabic street. Death followed a long illness. The girl's mother had died Monday. Surviving are her father, Steven Syzmanski, five brothers, Louis and Vincent of Calumet; Frank of Detroit; Steven Jr. of Chicago; Anthony of Minneapolis and two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Miller of Hibbing, Minn., and Mrs. M. L. Crylewskie of South Bend, Indiana. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 14 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh