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Joyce M. Swanson
NIAGARA, Wis. - Joyce M. Swanson, 71, of 501 Quincy St., Niagara, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at Pinecrest Medical Facility in Powers.
Joyce was born June 27, 1936, in Iron Mountain. She has been a lifelong resident of this area and was a 1954 graduate of Niagara High School.
Joyce married
Vernon John Swanson on Oct. 20, 1956, at First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. She was a member of First Covenant Church, the church choir, decorating committee and Covenant Women. Joyce enjoyed sewing and worked as the alterations seamstress for Perina's clothing store in Iron Mountain for several years. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, music and ceramics. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon John Swanson; sons, Paul (Tracy) Swanson of Iron Mountain and Peter (Brenda) Swanson of Niagara; her daughter, Rochelle (Larry) Lidbeck of Iron Mountain; her mother, Marion Lindgren of Niagara; brothers, Franklin (Jeanne) Lindgren of Niagara and Roger (Susan) Lindgren of Green Bay, Wis.; eight grandchildren, Heather and Andrew Lidbeck, Aaryn, Caressa and Bryce Swanson, John, Michael and Joey Swanson; and several nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Lindgren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain.
Memorial services will be at 12 noon on Tuesday at the church. Rev. Peter Erickson and Rev. Karl Utzat will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
E. Patricia Quandt
SPREAD EAGLE, Wis. - E. Patricia Quandt, 57, of Spread Eagle, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at her home.
She was born March 15, 1950, in Hancock, daughter of the late Harry and Erdine (Brown) Carlson. Pat graduated from Chassell High School in 1968.
She graduated from Michigan Technological University (MTU) with honors in 1972 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration-accounting. She was a member of the Kappa Sigma Iota Accounting Club and the Copper Scroll Honor Society.
She married
Stephen M. Quandt on July 28, 1973, in Houghton. She worked for Tony Ozanich, CPA and 41 Lumber.
She was a member of the Tuesday Study Club, PEO Chapter EN, Pine Grove County Club, the Chippewa Club, and a member and past officer of GFWC Patricia was a leader, trainer, and area manager for the Peninsula Waters Girl Scout Council.
She also served on their Clear Lake 'Summer Thing' staff. Pat was a former member of the American Association of University Women and volunteer at Marquette Whitman Elementary School.
Pat enjoyed reading, watching movies, listening to music, playing the piano, writing, painting, sewing, needlework, and quilting. She was also an avid photographer. Pat's philosophy was God first, family and friends second, and community third.
Pat is survived by her husband, Stephen; a son, David (Joy) Quandt of Iron Mountain; a daughter, Carol Quandt of Detroit; one step-grandson, Race Elliott and a special family friend, Paul St. Hillarie of Washington, D.C.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Michael Carlson.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. PEO services will be held at 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Fr. Joseph Gouin will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit.
A private burial will be in the Chassell cemetery.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
John P. Gagnon
KINGSFORD - John P. Gagnon, 82, of Kingsford, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007.
He was born on May 13, 1925, to Napoleon and Anna (Berg) Gagnon. John was raised in Kingsford Heights and graduated from Kingsford High School, the class of 1943. After graduation, he served in World War II in the U.S. Navy in San Francisco as an airplane mechanic.
After returning home from the service on May 8, 1948, he married
his high school sweetheart, Joyce Provencher.
After service in the U.S. Navy, he worked as an aviation mechanic at Ford Airport in Kingsford for a short time before accepting employment at the Niagara Paper Mill in Niagara, Wis. as a welder. He worked at the paper mill until his retirement at age 65.
John was a dedicated husband and father of 10. His ardent love for his wife, Joyce, and family was demonstrated through the common interests he shared with them through hunting, fishing, gardening, and a host of experiences shared at the family camp.
Everywhere he traveled, he was loved for his big heart. Many knew him from his articles in the local Daily News. However controversial at times, and in spite of potential criticism, he expressed his views in hopes that others would benefit.
He always liked giving waitresses big tips so they would have more means to support their children. Also, it was commonplace for him to enjoy doing business with local business establishments for their greater good.
He and his wife of 58 years enjoyed a rich, full, active life. Many happy memories were made at the family camp, on the dance floor, and in the family living room where he played music from his favorite collection.
He was a steward of nature, made life better for all he could, and built a legacy that will be remembered forever. During his retirement years, he found most of his pleasure in looking after the needs of his wife during her time of need.
Music had been a great comfort to him, even in his last years when he missed his wife most. He will always be remembered for his big heart and what he did for others. To all who knew John in the last year of his life, he always made reference to his wife as 'everyone's angel' - and also, he was an angel too!
He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.
He leaves daughters Rebecca Robert, Gretchen (Art) Spera, Wendy (Keith) Zambon, Jeanne (Paul) Castor, and sons, Francis Gagnon, Ted (Holly) Gagnon, Perry (Michaela) Gagnon, Mark Gagnon, and John (Pam) Gagnon, and sister, Jeanette Schaut.
He leaves his grandchildren, Kurt (Melissa) LaCourt, Kristy (John) Kelly, Kimberly Gagnon, Shawn Gagnon, Devon (Lisa) Gagnon, Nicole (Bryan) Komoroski, Raquel Gagnon, Kelsey (Aaron) Fleming, Dane Gagnon, Heather Bauer, Gabriel Spera, Caitlin Spera, Alexis Zambon, Lukas Zambon, Jeremy Perdue, Jason Perdue and Emily Perdue, 10 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his spouse, Joyce; infant son, Rocke; granddaughter, Camille Zambon; son-in-law, Bill Robert; and brother, Dick Gagnon.
Visitation will be held at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate.
Burial will be at a later date in the Quinnesec cemetery.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.
Ralph Sutton
KINGSFORD - Ralph E. Sutton, 76, of Kingsford, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at his home.
He was born on June 28, 1931, in Stambaugh, son of the late Charles and Catherine (Vezzetti) Sutton. He was a 1949 graduate of Kingsford High School, and a 1953 graduate of the University of Michigan. Ralph worked many years for Dunn and Bradstreet.
Ralph enjoyed reading, boating, and spending time with his family.
He will be truly missed by his many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles and Warren Sutton and by his sisters, Camille Pierotti and Laverne Taylor.
Per his request, there will be no services held.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Ruth E. Gustafson
KINGSFORD - Ruth E. Gustafson, 75, of 501 Wymore St. in Kingsford, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital.
Ruth was born on Jan. 5, 1932, in Kingsford. She was the daughter of the late Nick and Albina (Skogman) Gustafson and lived in this area for most of her life. Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Kingsford High School. She had worked in home health care for Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System for several years.
Ruth was a member of First Covenant Church and the Covenant Women of the church. She was always very generous with her time and talents. She also enjoyed cooking.
Ruth is survived by two brothers, Adolph (Joyce) Gustafson of Iron Mountain and Glenn Gustafson of Florida; a sister, Ethel (Max) Cramer of Kingsford; and many nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Nick (Sandy) Cramer of Quinnesec.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Wally, Fredolph, Elmer, Gordon and Martin Gustafson.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home.
Memorial services will be on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate.
Burial will be in the Quinnesec cemetery.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with arrangements.
Eleanor A. O'Donnell
NIAGARA, Wis. - Eleanor A. O'Donnell, 92, of Powers, formerly of Niagara, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
She was born on May 14, 1915, in Vulcan, daughter of the late William and Margaret (O'Neil) MacDonald.
She married
Edward O'Donnell in Norway in 1938 at St. Mary Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death in April 1984. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was playing bridge, and she belonged to just about every bridge club in the area at one time.
Eleanor is survived by three sons, Edward O'Donnell of Pewaukee, Wis., Patrick (Cheryl) O'Donnell of Stevens Point, Wis., and Thomas (Chris) O'Donnell of Sublimity, Ore.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara.
The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Michael Betley will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Norway Township cemetery. The family has requested that flowers be omitted.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Andrew "Andy" Berlinski, Jr.
KINGSFORD - Andrew 'Andy' Berlinski Jr., 61, of Kingsford, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Marshfield, Wis.
He was born on Nov. 14, 1945, in San Francisco, son of Helen (Alquist) Berlinski and the late Andrew Berlinski Sr. He was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Andy married
Susan Hosking on Dec. 2, 1967, by Fr. Joseph Gouin at the American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford.
He worked as the manager of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Credit Union until his early retirement due to a disability. He was a member of the Carpenter-Clash American Legion Post 363, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and the Spread Eagle Golf Course. Andy was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking. His children and grandchildren were the center of his life. For many years he coached Little League and soccer. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids.
Andy fought a long and courageous battle with his many health issues. He was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Andy is survived by his wife, Susan; his mother, Helen Berlinski of Quinnesec; two children; Brenda (Ken) Wood of Kingsford and Michael (Michelle) Berlinski of Chicago; five brothers, Dick (Cindy) Berlinski of Kingsford, Jim Berlinski of Arizona, Tom (Diane) Berlinski of Gladstone, Steve Berlinski of St. Louis, Mo., and Pat (Jennifer) Berlinski of Iron River; one sister, Anne Cahee (Bruce Rutter) of Kingsford; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tom and Leona Hosking of Kingsford; and six grandchildren, Matthew Wood, Ashley Berlinski, Tayler Berlinski, Darren Wood, Justin Berlinski and Zachary Wood.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Berlinski Sr. and an infant sister, Susan Berlinski
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at American Martyrs Catholic Church.
The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Wood, Greg 'Chip' Anderson, Bob Hosking, DuWayne Hosking, Tom Berlinski, and Mike Pini. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Novara, Gary Davidson, Florin Mileski and Dave McMahon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northwoods Airlifeline or the Heroes Donor Foundation Chtd.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Dorothy J. Kuester
Iron Mountain - Dorothy June Kuester, 89, of White Birch Village, formerly of Niagara, died Weds. Oct. 17, 2007 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. She was born on Aug. 23, 1918 in Three Lakes, WI the daughter of the late Mark and Floy (Corning) Richardson.
Dorothy graduated from White Lake High School in White Lake, WI. She married
George Kuester Sr. on Dec. 19, 1940 in Winona, MN. The couple moved to Niagara in 1946. Dorothy assisted her husband in the antique business. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1992.
Dorothy enjoyed family get togethers and trips to visit family in White Lake. She liked to eat lunch with her friends at the Niagara Senior Center and to play cards with her Friday card club.
She also enjoyed the company of the ladies in White Birch Village and her special friend Eileen Ponzio.
She is survived by her children John (Fay Routheaux) Kuester of Caspian, James Kuester of Milwaukee, Jerome (Donna Mansfield) Kuester of Niagara, and Connie (David) Payette of Iron Mountain, one sister Barbara Roberts of White Lake, WI, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by one son George Kuester, Jr., one sister Joy Jantz, two brothers Ralph Richardson and Jim Richardson, two daughters-in-law Peggy Kuester and Sharon Goodchild Kuester, and a great grandson Matthew Marcoullier.
Visitation will be Sat. from 10am-12noon at Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 12noon at the funeral home. Rev. Patricia Herdt will officiate. Burial will be in the Niagara cemetery
The family has entrusted the Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
Henry "Hank" Dulan
IRON MOUNTAIN - Henry 'Hank' L. Dulan, 85, of 910 West A St., Iron Mountain, died Tuesday, Oct.16, 2007, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital.
Hank was born July 13, 1922, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Leopold and Therese (Pocnoich) Dulan. He was a 1940 graduate of Iron Mountain High School and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Hank married
the former Crystal Hanson on June 11, 1951, in Florence. He retired after many years as the rate clerk for Clairmont Transfer. Hank was member of First Covenant Church and served as an auditor for the church.
He loved to read and take walks. He enjoyed trips to Las Vegas and Reno, Nev. and especially enjoyed spending summers at the cottage in Spread Eagle.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal; his daughter, Tina (Joe Lerschen) Freeman of Kingsford; and several nieces and nephews.
Hank was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday at the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday at the church. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate.
Burial will be in Iron Mountain cemetery Park.
A memorial will be established in his memory at the Spring Lake Humane Society.
The Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is handling the arrangements.
