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Phyllis Beacom
Phyllis Joyce Beacom of Pickford loved farming with her husband of 60 years, "Shorty."
Mrs. Beacom was 77 when she died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
She was born May 22, 1927, in Pickford, and remained a Pickford resident her entire life. She married
Clarence "Shorty" Beacom March 10, 1945.
Mrs. Beacom is survived by her husband; two daughters and their families, Barbara Beacom and Joyce Cook, both of Huntington, Indiana; one son and his family, Francis and Jodi Beacom of Menominee; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers and their families, Daniel Owaski of Sault Ste. Marie and Thomas and Nancy Madison of Onaway, and four sisters and their families, Bernice Sage of Sault Ste. Marie, Imogene and Fran Allen of Otsego, Sonja and Hank Ford of Gladstone, and Gail Smith of Marquette.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Thompson, Robert Thompson, and Roger Madison.
Graveside services will be held at Cottle cemetery in Pickford in the spring.
Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford assisted the family with arrangements.
Elfa Wyers
Elfa Elizabeth Wyers, 78, of St. Ignace, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday evening, March 20, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Cindy, in Alpena, following a lingering illness.
Evelyn Chambers
Evelyn Chambers loved life and all that it had to offer. She now sees the beauty of heaven. There will be music, carols, and unimaginable delight as she enters the kingdom which God has prepared.
Evelyn Chambers, age 85, of Grand Marais, passed away Friday morning, March 11, 2005, on Mackinac Island at the home of her son, Edward Chambers (Nurse Ed) and his wife, Nona Tacey.
Born in Grand Marais, June 5, 1919, to Jennie and John Williamson, she was the oldest of three sisters and one brother. Her father was a career man, serving in the U.S. Lifesaving Service and Coast Guard for many years. Her parents were very proud of their Finnish heritage, as was Evelyn.
A graduate of Northern Michigan University, she later taught home economics. It was history repeating itself, as Evelyn soon followed in her father’s footsteps by serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, from 1942 to 1946.
A Mackinac romance began one summer, when Evelyn was employed at Grand Hotel. She met her future husband, Alfred E. “Gunn” Chambers, and they married
in 1946.
Gunn was an educator, serving in the southern Michigan cities, where the family made their home in Dearborn for many years. Evelyn became the proud mother of three healthy little sons, Edward, Daniel, and Patrick. A devoted wife and mother, she was a very happy homemaker. Being an excellent seamstress, much of her time was spent making clothes for her children. Following the death of her husband, she retired to Grand Marais and her family home on the shores of Lake Superior, so peaceful and beautiful.
Evelyn’s greatest ally was her courage, greatest beauty was simplicity, greatest joy was peace, and greatest fortune was her family and friends.
One of Evelyn’s greatest loves was her niece, Carol Williamson Thompson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She would often say to me, “Carol is the daughter that I never had.”
Owing to failing health, Evelyn recently returned to Mackinac in November, where she made her home with her son, Nurse Ed, and his wife, Nona, who gave her tender loving care.
When my brother, Gunn, became ill at their home in Dearborn, I went down to help Evelyn care for him. A loving sister-in-law, I will never ever forget the love and devotion she had for my brother.
Survivors include three sons and their families, Ed and Nona Chambers of Mackinac Island, Dan Chambers of Muskegon, and Pat and Audrey Chambers, also of Muskegon; a sister, Janice Borovsky of Detroit; a niece and her family, Carol Thompson of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. A memorial and graveside service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Grand Marais, Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Bob Gardner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 322, Grand Marais, Michigan 49839. Burial will be in Rose cemetery in Grand Marais, next to her husband and parents.
Doris Luckie
Doris Elsberry Luckie of Rudyard was a former resident of Reydel, Arkansas. She took First Aid courses with the American Red Cross during World War II, and volunteered for many organizations and charities. She was past president of the Home Demonstration Club in Reydel and served as Head of the Ground Observer Corps. She also taught at Pine Bluff Junior High School in Arkansas.
Mrs. Luckie was 97 when she died Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Tendercare Nursing Home, in Sault Ste, Marie.
She was born, February 12, 1908, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Eugene Henry and Emma Ezell Elsberry.
She was reared in Pine Bluff and received her early education there. She was graduated from Pine Bluff High School, and she attended Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia, Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, then was graduated from Oklahoma University in 1930.
She married
John Burnett Luckie January 7, 1938. She lived in Reydel, from 1938 to 1998, when she moved to Michigan.
Mrs. Luckie was a member of Reydel Baptist Church, where she served as an Adult Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Junior Mathontas Study Club, RSVP organization, taught Bible study at the Davis Life Care Center, and was past president of the Parent Teacher Association, in Arkansas County. She liked to play bridge, and was listed in Who's Who of American Women.
Mrs. Luckie is survived by a daughter and her family, Barbara Ann and Rodney Kauppila of Rudyard; three grandchildren and their families, John Luckie and Erica Kauppila of Royal Oak, Julie Lynette Kauppila of Rudyard, and Joel Lawrence Kauppila of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and one great-grandchild, Jared Clark; a brother-in-law and his family, Sam and Nita Luckie; nieces and their families, Mary Ann and Ray Dumond, Jane and Jerry Yahoda, Bobbie Sue and James Kincade, Sarah Mae Rice, and Judy Elsberry Fulff; a nephew and his family, Marcus and Brenda Luckie, and many other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Richard Elsberry.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 24, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The Reverend Richard Warren will officiate. The family will receive friends at Robinson's, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Burial will be in Graceland cemetery in Arkansas.
Memorial donations can be made to Reydel Baptist Church in Arkansas, or to the donor's favorite charity.
Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford helped the family with local arrangements.
Richard Miller
Richard “Ric” G. Miller III, 52, of Seney, was a woodworker and the owner and operator of R. Miller Woodworking. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born June 17, 1952, in Warren, Ohio, to Richard Jr. and Dorothy (nee Trimbath) Miller. He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and Kent State University.
He married
Diane Matt June 18, 1983, in Marquette.
A resident of Seney since 1979, Mr. Miller operated his woodworking business until recently, giving it up due to declining health. He attended Grace Lutheran Church in Germfask and enjoyed nature and the outdoors.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Diane Miller; his children, Nicholas Gray of Curtis, Matthew Gray of Seney, Cassandra Miller, a student at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Jessica Miller of Charlevoix, and Warren Miller of Seney; his mother, Dorothy Miller of Cortland, Ohio; a sister and her family, Terri and Mauro Vescera of West Farmington, Ohio; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Shirley Matt of Germfask; Roy and Vickie Holcomb of Seney and Alan Matt of Manistique; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Miller Jr.
A funeral was held Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Arthur Bode officiating. Friends called at the church Friday, March 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, from 10:30 a.m. until time of services.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry assisted the family with arrangements.
Edith Beer
Edith Virginia (nee McLeod) Beer of DeTour Village was a lifelong resident of DeTour Village who served as a Sunday school teacher and as Cub Scout den mother. As an entertaining pianist, Mrs. Beer performed with local dance bands in the 1940s and 1950s.
Evelyn Chambers
Evelyn L. Chambers, 85, of Grand Marais, died Friday morning, March 11, 2005, on Mackinac Island at the home of her son, Edward Chambers, and his wife, Nona Tacey.
Mrs. Chambers was born in Grand Marais June 5, 1919, to Jennie and John Williamson. She was the oldest of three sisters and one brother. Her father was a career NCO in the United States Lifesaving Service and Coast Guard. Her family was proud of their Finnish heritage.
She met her husband, Alfred E. “Gunn” Chambers, while working at Grand Hotel on the Island. She married
Mr. Chambers in 1946.
She served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. She taught home economics and raised three sons.
Evelyn lived in Detroit, Mackinac Island, and Grand Marais most of her life. She recently returned to the Island from Grand Marais because of failing health.
She is survived by three sons, Ed Chambers of Mackinac Island, Dan Chambers of Muskegon, Pat Chambers of Muskegon, and a sister, Janice Borovsky of Detroit.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service and graveside service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Grand Marais at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3. She will be buried at Rose Hill cemetery in Grand Marais, with her husband and parents.
Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace will assist the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 322, Grand Marais, Michigan 49839.
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Marsh
Elizabeth “Betty” Marsh, 70, of Moran, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Northern Michigan Hospital, following a five-month bout with cancer.
Mrs. Marsh was born on Mackinac Island November 11, 1934. Her parents were Frank and Rose (nee Cadreau) LaTour. She was one of eight LaTour children.
She married
Lloyd Marsh July 14, 1955, on Mackinac Island. They lived in many places and settled in Moran 15 years ago.
She worked for several motels, including Days Inn, and more recently, Harbour Pointe Motel in St. Ignace. She also worked for Kewadin Shores Casino.
Mrs. Marsh was a member of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church.
Throughout her life, she was “the glue that held the family together,” friends said. She loved to cook and make special dinners for her family. She loved bingo, playing cards, and watching hummingbirds from her kitchen window. She led a hard working life, friends said, and was loved by her family.
Mrs. Marsh is survived by her husband, Lloyd; four sons and their families, Joseph and Connie Marsh of Paradise, Lloyd P. Marsh of Moran, Dan and Lori Marsh of Moran, Randy and Dorri Marsh of St. Ignace, four daughters and their families, Mary and Bobby Buck of Franklin, Louisiana, Rose and Bernard Ferguson of St. Ignace, Janice Marsh of Moran, Alice and Jamie Gallagher of St. Ignace; one brother, Ray LaTour of Kinross; a sister, Doris Lear of Kinross; 16 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Services were Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at Dodson Funeral Home, with visitation one hour before services. Lay Minister Robert Belonga officiated. The family enjoyed a special fish dinner in her honor.
Cremation followed services. Burial will be in St. Ignatius cemetery.
Patrick Moran
Patrick Daniel Moran, 61, passed away Saturday morning, March 26, 2005, at the Mt. Clemens General Hospital.
He was born in Hamtramck on November 10, 1943, to Wilbert and Celine Moran and lived the majority of his life in the Detroit area.
Mr. Moran married
his wife, Donna, on November 8, 1963. They moved to Mackinaw City in the early 1970s with their three children. Mr. Moran was active in the community and was a Cub Scout Master.
After attending Transfiguration and Pershing schools, Mr. Moran joined the United States Marines and served as a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War. He previously worked for Martin Construction and become a licensed real estate agent. At the time of his death, he was employed as a tool and dye maker at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn.
Mr. Moran lived for and adored his family and grandchildren, and he will be remembered for his kind heart and generous spirit, said family members. He enjoyed photography, fishing, computers, and motorcycling.
Mr. Moran is survived by three children and their families, Daniel and Kelly of St. Ignace; Michelle Harnden of Edgewater, Florida; and Sharleen and Jeff Johnson of Raleigh, North Carolina; one sister, Michaeline Kehrer of Pacific Grove, California; one niece and her family, Shannon and Kevin Ward of Dublin, Ireland; and one nephew, Glenn Kehrer of Pacific Grove, California; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Christopher, and Nikolas Moran, Donna and Vanessa Harnden, and Braelyn Johnson; and aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother Celine in 1971 and his father, Wilbert, on February 26, 1987, and his former wife, Donna, on November 8, 1984.
Cremation has taken place and a burial in the Straits of Mackinac is being planned for this summer.
Donations can be made to the Celiac Disease Education Awareness Fund, P.O. Box 31700, Omaha, Nebraska 68131.
Mildred Everitt
Mildred M. Everitt, 94, of St. Ignace and formerly of Mio, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Mackinac Straits Hospital Long Term Care in St. Ignace.
Mrs. Everitt was born in Tuscola July 20, 1910, to William and Ida (nee Moore) Shoens.
She was a member of the Mio United Methodist Church. She worked as a clerk at the former Kinney’s Variety Store in Mio and was a member of the Mio Rebekah Lodge #16.
Mrs. Everitt enjoyed poetry, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by a daughter and her family, Jackie and Richard Randall of Penn Valley, California; two sons and their families, Dallas and Mary Hicks of Millington, and Jim and Joy Hicks of St. Ignace; 12 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clare Hicks, her parents, five brothers, and one sister.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service is planned at Mentor Township cemetery in Mio Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Britt officiating.
Arrangements are being made by Lashley Funeral Home in Mio.
