Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with W 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: Mining Gazette Date January 10, 1928 Decedent: Mrs. Charles WAGNER Headlines: MRS. CHARLES WAGNER, WELL KNOWN CALUMET RESIDENT, IS STRICKEN Mrs. Charles Wagner, well known Calumet resident, died suddenly late last night in Marquette, where she was visiting at the Todd residence, according to word received in Calumet. Mr. Wagner left on the night train for Marquette. Mrs. Wagner was widelyknown throughout the Copper Country and had a host of friends to whom word of her death was a severe shock. She apparently had been enjoying her usual good health until shortly before she was stricken, and death was entirely unexpected. She was a lifelong resident of Calumet. The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Fred Wagner and Ray Wagner, both of Calumet, and two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Donahue, and Mrs. George Nancarrow of Detroit. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 17 Oct 1921 Decedent's Name: Mrs. John WAGNER Headline: Mrs. John Wagner is Called by Death Mrs. John Wagner, of Hurentown, passed away at her home at 7:30 on Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. The late Mrs. Wagner was 49 years old and is survived by her husband and two children, Miss Margaret and Joseph McDonnell. Funeral arrangements will be arranged later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date August 27, 1928 Decedent: William R. WALLACE Headline: WILLIAM R. WALLACE, ESTEEMED RESIDENT OF HOUGHTON, PASSES Deceased Was Prominent In Masonic Circles. William R. Wallace, aged 67, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Houghton, passed away at 3 o'clock at 139 Hubbell avenue. Indirectly, death resulted from injuries he received in a street car in South America in 1920. His condition for the past year had been serious. The late Mr. Wallace was born in Americus, Georgia, March 11, 1861. He came to the Copper Country in 1901 as a diamond drill operator for the St. Mary's Canal Mineral Land company. He was engaged in exploratory work for that company for three years, and in 1904 he entered the diamond drill contracting business for himself. He continued in the contracting business until 1917 when the family moved to Chicago. Mr. Wallace having taken a position with R. S. Patrick of Duluth. In Chicago the family resided at 7314 Coles avenue. Being an expert in the selection of black diamonds or black carbons, he was employed by Mr. Patrick to go to South America to buy black diamonds. On his third trip while, in Bahia, Brazil, he was injured. The accident happened in December 1920. He had just boarded a street car and was about to take his seat when the car gave a lurch, throwing him against the iron back of the seat. Complications developed and he returned to Chicago in March, 1921. Specialists found that the accident had caused an injury to the spinal cord, and he was operated on three times in one year. While the last operation was successful in removing the cause, the injury had already caused paralysis and since that time Mr. Wallace was an invalid. The family returned to Houghton in July, 1923.and has resided here since. The late Mr. Wallace was prominent in the Masonic order. He was a member of Houghton lodge, 218, F. & A. M. Hancock chapter. Royal Arch Masons, a charter member of Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar, Ahmed Temple of Shriners, John Duncan Class of the Detroit Consistory, and the Eastern Star. He is survived by the widow, one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Smith, and granddaughter, Marjorie Smith of Chicago, two sisters, the Misses Desdamona and Corinna, and two brothers, O. W. Wallace and W. W. Wallace, all of Mt. Vernon, IL. The daughter, Mrs. Smith , has been at her father's bedside since June. Mr. Smith will arrive today to attend the funeral. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Masonic Temple with the Blue lodge in charge. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 8 Nov 1921 Decedent's Name: Celia WALTER Headline: Death of Mrs. Celia Walter Rockland Pioneer is Summoned at Home of Sister Here Mrs. Celia Walter, age 74, highly esteemed pioneer matron of Rockland, died recently at the home of her sister, Mrs. Priess, at Rockland. The deceased was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, and came to Rockland with her parents when a child. She had lived there practically ever since. Mrs. Walter is survived by five children, thirtyfive gransdchildren, and one great grandchild. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 1 Mar 1924 Decedent's Name: Henry WANTALA Headline: Mayflower Resident Dies Henry Wantala, aged sixty, one of the Copper Country's pioneer farmers, passed away at his farm home near Mayflower yesterday after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was born in Finland and came to America about forty years ago. For the past thirty-seven years he had been a resident of this district. Besides the widow, three daughters and two sons survive. The funeral cortege will leave the farm home at 12:30 Saturday and the Wolverine Finnish church at 1:30. Services will be in charge of Rev. Paul Heldeman. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 14 Dec 1925 Decedent's Name: Francis WARD Headline: Francis Ward, Well Known Pioneer C. C. Resident, Summoned Francis Ward, aged 87, a pioneer resident of the Copper Country, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Kemp, of Lake Linden, Monday evening, following a lengthy illness. The deceased had been ailing for some time and death was not unexpected. The death of Mr. Ward removes from the district one of it's earliest pioneers and a beloved character. He was born in Tavistock, England, September 17, 1838 and came to this country in the late 50's, coming directly to the Copper district. He had an active part in the early exploration of the peninsula. He was also one of the first businessmen in Calumet and was very active in public and civic affairs, having served as chief of police and president of the village of Red Jacket. He was a charter member of Hecla lodge, I. O. O. F., and was its first noble grand, and was the oldest Odd Fellow in the county in point of years of membership in the lodge. He also was a member of Calumet lodge, No. 271, F. and A. M. and the sons of St. George. The deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Genevieve Kemp and Mrs. Winifred Drier, of Lake Linden, Mrs. T. J. Curry, of San Leandes, California; H. J. Ward, of Minneapolis and Roy Ward, of Dresser Junction, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting word from absent relatives. The funeral will be in charge of Calumet lodge No. 271 F. and A. M., however, and will be held from the Kemp residence at Lake Linden. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Jun 1920? Decedent's Name: Mary Jane WARMINGTON Headline: Copper Country Pioneer is called in Detroit Mrs. Mary Jane Warmington died Thursday night in Detroit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Nancarrow. Mrs Warmington, an old Copper Country resident, for the past 15 years a resident of Houghton, went to Detroit last March to make her home with her daughter. Her death had been looked for for some time. Miss Charity and Edward Warmington went to Detroit two weeks ago to be near her. They are bringing the body to Houghton for interment, arriving tonight. Mrs. Warmington, born Jeffery, was a native of England. She was 73 years of age at the time of her death. She and her husband, the late Capt. Edward Warmington, left England 48 years ago and located at the Cliff mine. Later they arrived at Osceola and about 1888 moved to Isle Royale, where he had been appointed head mining captain. He continued in this position until his death 16 years ago. Shortly after her husbands death, Mrs. Warmington moved to Houghton. Here she enjoyed numerous warm friendships and by her gentle character made the declining years of her life and influence that will be felt by a wide circle. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Edward, Mrs. Annia Moyle, John, Mrs. Jane Heather, Miss Charity, all of Houghton; Mrs. Lottie Marchon of Bay City, George of Beverly, Mass.; Mrs. Nancarrow of Detroit and Thomas of Saginaw. Other surviving relatives are a brother, William Jeffery of Tamarack, and two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert in England, and Mrs. Renowden of California. The time of the funeral will be made known after the arrival of the body. The remains will be brought to the Warmington home at 329 Edwards street, West Houghton, from where the funeral will be held. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 4 Apr 1923 Decedent's Name: Capt. Absolom WARN Headline: Well known mining man dies at home in Detroit Word of the death in Detroit this morning of Capt. Absolom Warn, pioneer copper country mining man, has been received here by relatives. Capt. Warn's illness dates back two years when he suffered a paralytic stroke which was followed by a second stroke Monday. News of his death came as a shock to his many friends in the copper country. Capt. Warn was born in England seventy-two years ago and came to the United States in 1879, taking a position in the Mass mine. Later he moved to Hurley, Wis., and after spending several years in the iron mines there he moved to Centennial where he became shift boss. He held this position for three years and then became head mining captain at the Tecumseh mine, now the LaSalle, where he remained until he went with the Elm River mine. His work there was followed with fifteen years service at Allouez and six years as mining captain at the Mayflower. Capt. and Mrs. Warn left last summer to make their home in Detroit. Besides the widow the following children survive: John of Seneca, James of Butte, Richard and William of Detroit, Harry of Mayflower, Mrs. Richard Webb of Phoenix, Mrs. Bessie Milford of Detroit, Mrs. Wm. Carah of Detroit, Mrs. William Scholar of Detroit and Mrs. Howard Hosking of Mayflower. A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bonds of Virginia, Minn., and a brother, James of Arizona also survive. Capt. Warn was a member of Keweenaw lodge, No. 535, O. O. F. Calumet Encampment, No. 77, I. O. O. F. and the Foresters. The body will be shipped to Calumet and will be taken to the home of his son in Mayflower. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 27 Mar 1926 Decedent's Name: Elizabeth Jane WARNE Headline: Mrs. E. Warne, Well Known Pioneer Local Resident, Summoned Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Warne, aged 77, widow of the late Captain Absolom Warne who died in April 1923, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Hoskin, of 133 Amygdaloid street Saturday morning. Mrs. Warne returned from a visit in Detroit in January because of ill health and had been in declining health since. Mrs. Warne was born in Cornwall, England, and came to the United States 45 years ago and made her home in this district ever since. She was a member of the Elizabeth Rebekah lodge and the Christian Science society. The following children survive: Mrs. Richard Webb, of Phoenix; Mrs. Jane Milford, of Detroit; Mrs. William Carah, of Detroit; Mrs. William Scholar of Detroit who was not at the bedside when death occurred; Mrs. Howard Hoskin, of Laurium; John of Seneca; James, of Butte, Mont.; Richard of Detroit; William of Tamarack Mills, and Harry of Mayflower. Thirty grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from absent relatives. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ----------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 12 Feb 1927 Decedent's Name: Arthur WARREN Headline: Arthur Warren, Well Known Laurium Man, Summoned by Death Arthur Warren, Aged 45, well known Laurium man, died yesterday morning at the Memorial hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Warren was born in Chester, New Jersey, and came to this district 30 years ago to make his home. He was for a number of years employed as manager of the Calumet branch of the Grand Union Tea company and more recently as a salesman for the Malfroid Trading company and was well know as an umpire in the old "pro" baseball days of the upper peninsula. He was a member of Calumet lodge, No 271, F. and A. M.; Calumet Chapter. No. 153 R. A. M.; Hecla lodge , No. 90 I. O. O. F.; Calumet Encampment No. 77, and was an active member and worker in the Calumet Congregational church. Besides the widow, the deceased is survived by a brother William of Detroit, and two sisters, Mrs. John Jilbert of Butte, Mont., and Mrs. T. L. Pifer, of Globe, Ariz. The brother and Mrs. Jilbert were at the bedside when death occurred. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date Nov 1, 1928 Decedent: Mrs. Julia WARREN Headlines: MRS. JULIA WARREN, ESTEEMED HANCOCK MATRON, SUMMONED Mrs. Julia Warren, 60 years of age, well known and esteemed Hancock matron, passed away at her home last evening at 6 o'clock. Mrs Warren was born in Goenborg, Sweden, and came to this country 30 years ago, having resided in Hancock for 25 years. She was the wife of Anton Warren, proprietor of Warren's Bakery. Surviving are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Warren Johnson, and one son, Roy, of Hancock. A granddaughter, Peggie; a sister, Mrs. Seth Larson of Iron Mountain, and two sisters in Sweden also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date October 27, 1927 Decedent: William WARRICK Headline: ESTEEMED RESIDENT OF PEWABIC PASSES William Warrick, aged 67, well known and highly esteemed resident of Pewabic, passed away yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. The deceased was born in Cornwall on May 10, 1883, and was a resident of the Pewabic location for the past 37 years. He is survived by the widow and six children, William of Calumet, James of Amasa, Mrs. Norman Giles of Laurium and Geraldine, Joe and Martha at home. He was a member of the Pewabic M. E. church; Quincy Lodge, sons of St. George, and the American Foresters. Funeral services will be held at the Pewabic M. E. church at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Shanks officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date August 18, 1927 Decedent: Captain William M. WEARNE Headline: CAPT. WM.M.WEARNE, PIONEER MINING MAN SUMMONED BY DEATH Four Days' Illness Is Fatal to Well Known Resident. Captain William M. Wearne, pioneer mining man and one of the few survivors of the old school of copper miners, died Thursday night at the family residence at 332 Kearsarge street following an illness of four days. Capt. Wearne was born in Redruth, England, seventy-nine years ago. He was married in England to Miss Katherine Ellery and came to the United States in 1873, locating at the Phoenix mine. He was engaged in mining in Keweenaw for a number of years and later became captain at the National mine in Ontonagon county. In 1890 he returned to Calumet to become captain at the Tamarack and North Tamarack mines and subsequently opened the Lake, North Lake and Indiana mines. For a number of years he had been retired. Besides the widow, the following children survive: William, Duluth; Edmund, Crosby, Minn; Mrs. Arthur Rule, Detroit; Mrs. Albert Davey, Miami, Ariz; Mrs. Charles Ulseth, Iron Mountain, and Mrs E. Y. Cryer, of Chicago. All of the children except Mrs. Davey were at the bedside when death occurred. Capt. Wearne was a life member of the Rockland lodge of Masons. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting the arrival of the daughter, Mrs. Davey, who is expected here Sunday. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: October 27, 1925 Decedent: Harry WEBB Headline: Laurium Youth Dies Harry WEBB, 20 years old, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry HOSKIN, of Amygdaloid street Monday night following a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Webb was born and raised in Laurium and recently had made his home in Keweenaw. He attended the Calumet high school and took an active part in sports, having been a member of the high school and other local baseball teams. He came to Laurium a few weeks ago to make his home at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Harry Hoskin, of Amygdaloid st., and was working in the C & H mill at Hubbell when he became ill. During the past few days his condition had steadily grown worse. Besides the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. WEBB, who live on a farm near Phoenix, three brothers, Fred at Mayflower, Absalom at Ahmeek and Joseph at home, and a sister, Mrs. Wesley GERRINS, of Detroit, who is expected here Wednesday evening, also survive. The remains have been taken to the home of the brother at Mayflower from where the funeral will beheld. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date April 28, 1927 Decedent: Mrs. Richard WEBB Headline: MRS. RICHARD WEBB PASSES Brief Illness is Fatal to Well Known Phoenix Matron Mrs. Richard J. Webb, aged 54, of Phoenix, well known Copper Country resident, died Thursday at the Memorial hospital following a brief illness. She became ill Monday, her condition immediately growing critical. She was removed to the Memorial hospital for treatment but did not rally, the end coming unexpectedly Thursday. Mrs. Webb was a daughter of the late Captain A. Warn of Allouoz and had been a resident of the Copper Country for over thirty years. Besides the husband and four children the following brothers and sisters survive: John Warn of Mohawk; Absolom J. Warn of Butte; Richard Warn of Grand Rapids; Will Warn of Hubbell; Harry Warn of Mayflower; Mrs. James Millford, Mrs. Emma Scholar, Mrs. William Carah, of Detroit and Mrs. Howard Hoskin, of Laurium. The remains have been taken to the home of the son, Fred, Of Mayflower. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the son's home. Burial will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 22 May 1917? Year is unclear Decedent's Name: Mrs. Toney WEBER Headline: Well known Matron Called Deceased Had Been Resident of District Her Entire Life Mrs. Toney Weber, of 924 Railroad avenue, died yesterday afternoon at St. Joseph's hospital at 1:30 o'clock. Mrs. Weber was take to the hospital a few days ago for an operation in an endeavor to prolong her life. Mr. Weber, in Detroit at the time, was advised of his wife's critical condition, hurried home and was at her bedside when she passed away. Mrs. Weber was 47 years of age, a native of Houghton, had spent her entire life in this community and had a wide circle of friends. News of her demise was receievd with profound regret by her large acquaintance. The deceased is survived by her husband and three sons: Toney Jr., Eldredge and Lyle, all of Hancock. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Lenta Martin of Detroit. No funeral arranagements have been made. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ----------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 9 Jan 1927? Decedent's Name: Barbara WERNER Headline: Mrs. Barbara Werner, Torch Lake pioneer resident, summoned Made Home in Lake Linden for over Half Century Mrs. Barbara Werner, highly respected Lake Linden resident, who made her home here for 53 years, died Sunday morning at her home. Mrs. Werner had been ailing for many years, but her condition was not serious until the last few weeks. Mrs. Werner was born 76 years ago in Bavaria, Germany, and when two years of age she came to the United States with her parents. The family located in Keweenaw County, where Mrs. Werner, who was formerly Miss Barbara Meyers, was married to Charles Werner. Mr. Werner died in 1888. Surviving are the following children: Charles, Mrs. Frank Schleeter, William, Frank, George and Joseph of Lake Linden, Mrs. Mathilda Dries of Mason, and Mrs. P. D. Belhumeur of Iron Mountain. The following sisters and brothers also survive: Mrs. Robert Faucett of Crosby, Minn., Frank Meyers of Keweenaw County, Mrs. Elizabeth Benson of Hubbell and John and Anthony Meyers of Calumet. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from Holy Rosary church, Lake Linden. The pastor, the Rev. Fr. H. Reis will officiate, and burial will be in Mount Calvary, Lake Linden. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: Unknown Decedent's Name: Elsa WESALA Headline: Isle Royale Woman Passes Mrs. Wesala Dies at Home of Son After Six Weeks Illness Mrs. Elsa Wesala, aged 68, well known Isle Royale Mills resident, passed away at the home of a son, Elias, early yesterday morning following an illness of six weeks. The late Mrs. Wesala was born in Finland. Upon her arrival in the United States 27 years ago, she came direct to the Copper Country and has resided here since. Surviving are three sons, Elias of Isle Royale Mills, John of Minneapolis and Jacob of Fairbanks, Minn., and a daughter, Mrs. Axel Harl of Detroit. A sister, Mrs. L. O. Honen of Newville, South Dakota, also survives. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hancock Finnish Apostolic Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. A. L. Heldeman, the pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 3 Jan 1927 Decedent's Name: Damon WEST Headline: Nonagenarian Passes at Home of Daughter Damon West, aged 90, well known Copper Country resident, passed away at the home [of] a daughter, Mrs. Frank D. Criffen, east Houghton, last night following a lengthy illness. Mr. West was born in Naples, N. Y., in 1836 and came to the Copper Country 33 years ago, residing here since. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Griffen, and a granddaughter Dr. V. W. Krellwitz of Milwaukee. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Dr. C. R. Jones officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 2 Sep 1921 Decedent's Name: James WHITE Headline: Pioneer Resident Passes James White Summoned at Family Home Friday Evening James White, aged 77, esteemed Copper Country pioneer resident, passed away at the family home, County Road, Wolverine, Friday evening. Mr. White was well known in the district and news of his death came as a shock to his many friends. Mr. White was born in England, coming to the Coper Country over 50 years ago. He resided in Hancock for upwards of 30 years, later locating in the north end of the county. The deceased is survived by his widow and the following children: James of Laurium, Thomas and William of Calumet and Mrs. Samuel Sleep of Detroit. Mr. White was a member of Hancock lodge, Independant order of Odd Fellows. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence, arrangements being in charge of the Odd Fellows. Rev. James Roberts, pastor of the Tamarack M. E. church, will officiate. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 9 Nov 1924 Decedent's Name: Louise M. WHITE Headline: Death of Mrs. White District Deputy of W. B. A. O. T. M. Dies Suddenly in Lock City. Word was received in Hancock yesterday morning of the sudden death in Sault Ste. Mario yesterday of Mrs. Louise M. White, district deputy of the Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees. The telegram contained no other information. Mrs. White was well known in the Copper Country where she had been a frequent visitor in the district of the interest of the organisation with which she was affiliated. She canvassed and helped organise a number of classes in Houghton county, being responsible in a large way for the rapid growth of Maccabee reviews in this end of the peninsular. She was equally aggressive in other fields of her territory. The late Mrs. White was a resident of Gladstone and is survived by four children and other relatives. Details as to the funeral arrangements are awaited here as it is not improbable that some of the reviews in the Copper Country will arrange to be represented at the obsequies. Mrs. White joined the field staff of the Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees several years ago and her energy and ambition soon won her the appointment as district deputy for the upper peninsula. Results obtained by Mrs. White were readily recognised by the grand lodge officers and during the past summer she was sent into northern Wisconsin to organize, her success in the new field being almost as phenomenal as that met in Cloverland. Word of Mrs. White's death is received with genuine regret in the Copper Country not only by Maccabees reviews but many others whose friendship she won and retained during her work in this field. She recently went to the Soo[?] to organise a class and was to have returned to Hancock this month to attend the annual meeting of local reviews. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date December 25, 1928 Decedent: James WHITE Headlines: JAMES WHITE, WELL KNOWN RESIDENT, IS STRICKEN BY DEATH James White, aged 56, well known resident of the district died at 12:45 Christmas noon following a lengthy illness. The deceased was a native of Michigan. He came to the Copper Country early in his youth and spent the remainder of his life in this district. Surviving are the widow and a son, Alvin, at home; the mother, Mrs. J. White of County Road, Kearsarge, two brothers and a sister. He was a member of Court North Star, Foresters of America. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the family residence, 110 South Kearsarge street. Services will be conducted by Rev. Hicks, pastor of the Laurium M. E. church. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication: Mining Gazette Date May 26, 1927 Decedent: John M. WIESENAUER Headline: JOHN M. WIESENAUER, ESTEEMED RESIDENT OF COPPER COUNTRY, DIES John M. Wiesenauer, aged 72, well known and highly esteemed resident of the Copper country for the past 45 years, passed away at 3:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the St. Joseph's hospital after an illness of two weeks. The late Mr. Wiesenauer who was born in lower Michigan, was engaged in the butcher business in the Copper Country for the past 45 years and had a wide circle of friends who will be grieved to learn of his death. He is survived by the widow, three daughters, Mrs. A. D. Hager, Hammond, Ind.; Mrs. Earl Miner, Flint; and Mrs. Eugene Calahan, Ishpeming, and three sons, William and Grover of Flint, and Raymond of Houghton, Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 27 Jan 1927 Decedent's Name: Annie WILCOX Headline: Mrs. Wilcox, Highly Respected Resident of City, Summoned Mrs. Annie Wilcox, well known Hancock pioneer resident, died Thursday afternoon at her home, 942 Ethel [a]evenue, after a lengthy illness. Her condition had been critical for several weeks, and while her death was not unexpected, word of her demise was received with keen regret by her many friends. Mrs. Wilcox was born in England. She came to this country with her parents when eight years of age. The family made their home in Vermont and Pennsylvania. Mrs. Wilcox came to the Copper Country 55 years ago. She was the widow of the late Samuel Wilcox. Surviving are the following children all of whom were at the bedside of their mother when she died: Charles of St. Louis, Frank of Green Bay, Russell of Detroit, Mrs. William Bico of Detroit and Mrs. Thomas Curtis of Hancock. The following sisters and brothers also survive: Mrs. Harriet Bryant of Port Washington, Wis., Mrs. William Bastian of Calumet, Thomas Edwards of Tamarack Mills, and Joh Edwards of Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Wilcox was a devout member of the First Methodist church. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with services at the residence. The Rev. F. J. Clifford, pastor of the First Methodist church will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 13 May 1924 Decedent's Name: Sarah WILKINS Headline: Mrs. Sarah Wilkins Dies Pioneer Copper Harbor Matron Summoned at Laurium Home Mrs. Sarah Wilkins, aged 72, one of the early Keweenaw pioneers, died at her home in Laurium Sunday noon following a short illness. The deceased was born in Keweenaw county and was an old Copper Harbor resident. Surviving are a sister, Miss Mollie Corgan of Copper Harbor, and two brothers, Daniel and Henry Corgan. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with interment at the old Copper Harbor cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 28 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 1 Apr 1926 Decedent's Name: Mrs. H. N. WILLIAMS Headline: Mrs H. N. Williams, well known Houghton matron, passes away Funeral Services Will Be Held Saturday Afternoon. Mrs. H. N. Williams, aged 68 years, a resident of Houghton for the past 29 years, passed away at her home, 115 Blanche street, East Houghton, at 11 o'clock Thursday morning after a brief illness. During her residence in Houghton, she conducted a boarding house which was patronised mostly by Michigan College of Mine students. With kindness and sympathy, she has been a "mother" to students of the College for 29 years, and the present student body as well as hundreds of alumni of the M. C. M. will mourn her death. The late Mrs. Williams was prominent in the social life of the community and an active church member. She was also a member of the Lady Maccabees and the Royal Neighbors. She was born in the Netherlands but came to Michigan at the age of two years, locating at Muskegon, where she lived for a number of years before moving to Thomaston, Mich., where she also kept a boarding house, which was patronised largely by railroad men. From Thomaston, she came to Houghton, making her home here since. The late Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Thompson of Houghton and Mrs. James G. McCallum of Marquette and two brothers, Ralph Kanaar of Muskegon and William Kanaar of Deer Lodge, Mont. Funeral services will be held from the home, 115 Blanche street, at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Clark L. Attridge, rector of Trinity church, Episcopal, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 2 Jan 1926 Decedent's Name: John B. WILLIAMS Headline: John B. Williams, Pioneer Resident, is Taken by Death John B. Williams, aged 85, pioneer Copper Country miner, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. J. Rule of Tamarack following a lengthy illness. Mr. Williams was born in England and came to Michigan over sixty years ago. He located at Phoenix and worked in the mines there for a number of years. Later he went to Central and was active in the early life of that district. About thirty years ago he came to Tamarack and was engaged as a miner. He worked a year in the west in 1909 but returned here the following year and resumed his residence at Phoenix. Three weeks ago he came to Tamarack to reside with his daughter. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Ruth Jory, of Butte, Mont. And Mrs. R. J. Roberts of Whitebluff, Wash., both of whom were here when their father died: Mrs. W. J. Keast, of Houghton and Harry Williams of Bad Axe, Mich. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, awaiting word from absent relatives. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 7 Jun 1926 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Joseph WILLIAMS Headline: Old resident died at Ripley last evening Mrs. Joseph Williams, pioneer Copper Country resident, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Erickson, 802 Second street, Ripley last evening following a lengthy illness. The deceased was 75 years of age and had been a resident of the district for a good many years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Erickson of Ripley, and Mrs. Henry Kotila of Pewalbic, and two sons, Verne of Hibbing, Minn., and Fred, of Beacon Hill. The late Mrs. Williams was a mem...[cutting ends at this point] Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date November 3, 1928 Decedent: Robert WILLIAMS Headline: R. WILLIAMS, FOUNDRY MAN, DEAD; FUNERAL TO BE HELD TUESDAY Robert Williams, for 25 years associated with the Ward and Williams Brass Foundry at Ripley, passed away at his home yesterday. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Williams was widely known in the Copper Country, and his death was a shock to his many friends. Born in Cornwall, England, in 1866, he had resided in Hancock since 1869. He was a half owner of the Ward and Williams Foundry until this year. When he took complete charge at the death of Mr. Ward. The funeral will be conducted Tuesday, with services at the home and in the First M. E. church, the Rev. F. J. Clifford officiating. Hancock lodge of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member, will be in charge of the services in the home. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery, Houghton. Mr. Williams is survived by the widow, three daughters, Mrs. W. A. Seaman of Houghton, Mrs. Charles Van Tyle of Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Ruth of Chicago, and five sons, Harry of Hancock, Paul of Chicago, Donald of Hollywood, Ralph of Kansas City and Fred at home. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 27 Sep 1920 Decedent's Name: Mrs. Samuel J. WILLIAMS Headline: Resident of Hubbell for 31 years died yesterday Mrs. Samuel J. Williams of Hubbell passed away at an early hour yesterday morning after an illness of 13 years, the greater portion of which time kept her confined to her home. The deceased was 56 years of age and had been a resident of Hubbell for the past 31 years. Mrs. Williams was widely known in the Torch Lake community and her death is keenly regretted. Funeral arrangements will not be made until it is known definitely whether relatives living at distant points can attend. The late Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband and the following children: James and Thomas of Hubbell, Samuel J. of Davenport, la., Clarence K. of Detroit, Eldred B. of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. J. H. Everett of Duluth, Mrs. Casper Messner of Hubbell, Mrs. Harold A. Everett of Duluth and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive: William Edwards of Grass Valley, Calif., Frank of British Columbia, Thomas of Hubbell, Mrs. Samuel Wilcox of Hancock, Mrs. Harriet Bryant and Mrs. William Bastian of Calumet. The deceased was a daughter of the late William Edwards. Word was received yesterday that Samuel and Clarence, sons of the deceased; Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Everett and Harold Everett will come to Hubbell for the funeral. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Jan 1999 ----------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 9 Jan 1922 Decedent's Name: Mrs. John WILLS Headline: Old Resident Passed Away Yesterday Mrs. John Wills, and old and highly respected resident of Calumet passed away at 10 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ Michaels, of Rockland street. The deceased was born in England 83 years ago and came to Calumet when a young girl, having spend 55 years in Calumet.[sic] She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Christ Michaels, Mrs. John Gerry and Mrs. Walter Webb of Calumet; John, of Detroit, and Mrs. Kelly of Hancock. There are also 26 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The funeral services will be conducted [section missing] o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Bryan of the Calumet M. E. Church. Interment will take place in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Feb 1999 ----------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: ? ??? 1917 Month and Day Unclear Decedent's Name: Rex WILLS Headline: Calumet Man killed Somewhere in France Rex Wills of Canadian Field Artillery Victim of "Gott Strafe England" - Killed Aug. 9 but Word Has Just Been Received Here. Rex Wills, aged 22 and a resident of Calumet the most of his life, was killed in action "somewhere in France" on Aug. 9 according to word received by relatives here yesterday. The young man was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wills, formerly of Calumet, later of Duluth and now residents of Detroit, to which city the family moved from here but a short time ago. He was very well know in Calumet and other towns in the Copper Country. He was the nephew of Mrs. John Strom of Calumet. Rex Wills enlisted at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., a year ago last February in the One Hundred and Nineteenth battalion of infantry, spending several months of training with that command, and later went to Toronto, where he was transferred to the Canadian Field artillery. He went overseas with the artillery last November, since which time he was almost continuously in action on the western front, in France. Some months ago word was received from the young man that he had survived all engagements up till that time and was enjoying the life of a soldier and in fighting under the colours of his forefathers. The deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Wills of Detroit, a sister, Mrs. H. A. Sharp of Duluth and two aunts, Mrs. John Strom of Calumet and Mrs. J. C. Dunn of Toronto. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 31 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date March 20, 1927 Decedent: Mrs. Greta WILMI Headline: PIONEER RESIDENT IS SUMMONED BY DEATH Mrs. Greta Wilmi, aged 79, died Sunday morning at the Memorial hospital. She sustained a fractured hip several weeks ago and had been undergoing treatment since. Mrs. Wilmi was born in Finland and had been a resident of this district for fifty years. She resided for a number of years on a farm near Bear Lake but recently made here home on Pine street. The deceased is survived by two sisters in this country, Sarah, in Oregon and Mrs. John Holinon of Tower, Minn., and a sister and two brothers in Finland. A Niece, Mrs. Alma Hannula, of Calumet, also survives. The funeral will be held from the Peterson undertaking parlors on Pine street with services at the Pine street Finnish church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Helderman officiating. Interment will be in Lake View. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 8 Oct 1920 Decedent's Name: Margaret WILSON Headline: Death of a Pioneer Well known Hancock Matron Dies at Home of Daughter Mrs. Margaret Wilson, aged 78, well known in the Copper Country, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Gibson, 1109 Quincy street, yesterday morning. Death was cause by infirmities incident to old age. The deceased had been a resident of the Copper Country for the past 50 years, having come here from New York state, where she was born, and where several members of her immediate family survive her. She is survived by two sons, James C. of Detroit and John C. of Marquette, and a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Gibson, with whom she had been residing. The funeral arrangements have not been announced, pending the arrival of relatives. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 28 Jan 1999 ----------------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 5 Nov 1921 Decedent's Name: Nels WILTONIEMI Headline: Jacobsville Resident is Called by Death Nels Wiltoniemi, a resident of Jacobsville for the past 30 years, passed away at the family home yesterday afternoon after a short illness. The deceased was 74 years of age and was well and favourably known to the people of Jacobsville and vicinity. He is survived by seven children, four sons and three daughters, all at home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday next with services at the Jacobsville Finnish church, Rev. Heldeman of Calumet officiating. The remains will be laid at rest in the local cemetery. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 2 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 16 Dec 1926 Decedent's Name: Elizabeth WIMMER Headline: Mrs. George Wimmer, Esteemed Pioneer of Houghton, Succumbs Mrs. Elizabeth Wimmer, aged 61, widow of the late George Wimmer, esteemed pioneer resident of Houghton, passed away at her home, corner of Sixth and Franklin streets, at an early hour Thursday morning following an illness of one week. A heart attack was the immediate cause of death. The late Mrs. Wimmer was born in Houghton and had been a resident of this village all her life except a few years which she spent at Negaunee and L'Anse. She is survived by the following children: Joseph, Marble, Minn.; James, Detroit; Myrtle, at home; Art, Houghton; Elmer, Duluth; and George, at home. The deceased was a member of the Maccabees and the Royal neighbors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England 26 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: ? ??? 1921 Decedent's Name: Henry WIRKKULA Headline: Old Pioneer Settler of Jacobsville Passes Henry Wirkkula, one of the pioneer settlers of the Portage Entry recently residing at Jacobsville, passed away at his home Saturday morning. Death was due to infirmities caused by advanced age. The deceased was 92 years of age and was born in Finland but had spent the greater part of his life in this country. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the Jacobsville church. Interment will be in the Jacobsville cemetery. Rev. Heldeman will officiate. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 30 Jan 1924 Decedent's Name: Erick WIRTANEN Headline: Farmer drops dead while opening road The remains of Erick Wirtanen age 59 years, whose body was found Monday morning near the county road at Pilgrim, were removed to the family home at Pilgrim Tuesday from the Manty funeral parlors, Hancock. An autopsy performed Monday afternoon revealed that Wirtanen had died of apoplexy. Wirtanen was engaged in opening a road from his farm to the county road when he suffered the stroke. When he fell from his sleigh the horse proceeded to the farm. Neighbors noticed the horse approaching and upon investigation found the body near the roadside. Wirtanen had been dead about 15 minutes. Wirtanen was born in Finland and had been a resident of the Copper Country for 35 years, 30 of which were spent near Pilgrim. The widow and the following children survive: Emil of Hurontown, Peter of Detroit, Henry and Carl at home, Lydia of Hancock, Mrs Henry Simon of Hurontown, Mrs. Waino Jarvl of Rudyard and Esther of Detroit. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 27 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication: Mining Gazette Date December 20, 1928 Decedent: Richard WIVELL Headline: INJURIES RECEIVED IN ACCIDENT FATAL TO RICHARD WIVELL Richard Wivell, 613 Hancock avenue, died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, at St. Joseph's hospital from injuries received in a motor accident Saturday afternoon of last week. Word of Mr. Wivell's death came as a shock to his many friends as his condition Wednesday afternoon showed considerable improvement. Mr. Wivell was injured when he fell in an attempt to jump into his truck, which was parked on Reservation street, after cranking the machine. The wheels passed over his chest and abdomen, fracturing several ribs and inflicting other internal injuries. The late Mr. Wivell was 61 years of age. He was one of Hancock's best known residents and had operated a dray line for more than 30 years. Fraternally, he was affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. He is survived by his widow, one son, Eldred, of Hancock, a daughter, Mrs. Roland Rogers of Flint, and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Martin of Dearborn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by: Kathy Rice --------------------------------------- Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 21 Jan 1922 Decedent's Name: Louis WOOLFE Headline: Death of Louis Woolfe Pioneer of Lake Linden Died at Home of Daughter Yesterday Louis Woolfe of Lake Linden, 87, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adolph Rose, of Tamarack. Death was due to infirmities incident to his advanced age. The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of the Torch Lake district, having resided here for upwards of fifty years, coming here to accept a position as carpenter during the building of the old Calumet mill. For the last several years he had made his home with his daughter. Mr. Woolfe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James Lampshire of Detroit and Mrs. Adolph Rose of Tamarack Mills. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 3 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------ Publication Name: Mining Gazette Date: 17 Jan 1924 Decedent's Name: Daniel WUORI Headline: Former Resident Dies When Struck by Train Daniel Wuori, a former resident of the Arcadian location, was instantly killed Sunday near Detroit, Mich., when struck by a train. According to word received by relatives here, Wuori, who was deaf and dumb, was walking along the track from his farm to Durant. Trainmen testified, they were told, that the engineer sounded his whistle several times and continued to approach Wuori from the rear expecting him to leave the track. The train was within a short distance of Wuori before they realised he had not heard the warning and before the brakes could be applied he had been run down. The body arrived in Hancock Tuesday evening and was taken to the Manty funeral parlors. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the parlors with services at the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran church. Rev. Haapanen, the pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Lakeside. Wuori was 37 years of age and a graduate of the state school for the deaf and dumb at Flint. He left here eight years ago to engage in farming near Durant. Surviving are the father, John Wuori, and a stepmother, of Elo; five brothers, Henry of Elo, Walter and Fred of Bruces' Crossing, Andrew in the west and Abraham; also two sisters, Mrs. Adam Aho of Elo and Miss Sophie of Detroit. Transcribed by: Rick Parsons, Bristol, England, 28 Jan 1999 ------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh