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Thaddea VanPembrook
AURORA, Wis. - Thaddea VanPembrook, 82, of Aurora, died Monday, June 13, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1922, in Iron River, the daughter of the late Lester and Gertrude (Albert) Peppler.
Mrs. VanPembrook was a dietician at the V.A. Medical Center for many years, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed making crafts and spending time at the Breen Senior Center. Thaddea was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
She married
Edmund VanPembrook on Aug. 26, 1944, at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1989.
Thaddea is survived by three children, Susanne (Gary) Beaudoin of Aurora, Camiel VanPembrook of Pembine, Wis. and Linda VanPembrook of Kingsford; one brother, Melvin Peppler of Norway; one sister, Margaret Almon of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two infant children.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Michael Betley will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Quinnesec cemetery.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ella Mette
IRON MOUNTAIN - Ella Mae Mette, 83, of 1309 Evergreen Drive, Iron Mountain, died Sunday, June 12, 2005, at her home.
She was born March 14, 1922, in Foster City. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice (Foster) Warden.
Ella was raised in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1940.
She married
Nobel Carlson on March 1, 1942, at the First Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1978.
Ella had worked for Michigan Bell as a telephone operator from 1954 to 1985 until she retired.
On Jan. 22, 1987, she married
Glenn Mette. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2000.
Ella was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pine Grove Country Club, the Telephone Pioneers, and the Lady Elks. She had spent many winters in Florida and enjoyed traveling, cards, and golf. In later years, she looked forward to joining her friends for lunch at the Breen Center. Most of all, Ella treasured time spent with her three granddaughters.
Ella is survived by two daughters, Lenore (William Kelly) Carlson of Ellicott City, Md., and Annette (Paul) Santoni of Spread Eagle, Wis.; her three granddaughters, Maria Santoni, Kathryn (Chad) Menza, and Kristina (Scott Oswald) Santoni; three sisters, Jeanne Nelson and Ruth D'Andrea, both of Kingsford, and Mildred Brans of Niagara, Wis.; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Mildred) Mette of lower Michigan and Elmer (Dorothy) Carlson of Sarasota, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Rita Merrick of Green Bay, Wis.;and several nieces, nephews, and close friends survive Ella.
Ella was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Warden, Donald Warden, and Edward 'Mac' Warden; one sister, Carrie Shoquist; one sister-in-law, Ina (Alfred) Walter; and four brothers-in-law, Paul Nelson, Kie Brans, Armond D'Andrea, and Ray Shoquist.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. Rev. Michael March will officiate. A fellowship hour will follow in the church hall.
Burial will be in cemetery Park.
Pallbearers include Chad Menza, Scott Oswald, Mario Santoni, Anthony Santoni, Benjamin Lewis, Gabriel Lewis, and Adam Lewis.
Honorary pallbearers are Paul Santoni, Bill Kelly, Dennis Engquist, Robert Wedin, Albert Santoni, Steve Lewis, Evo Santoni, Zygmund Bonkowski, Harry Ziniel, Roger Knapp, and Robert Morin.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Raymond Klahn
FENCE, Wis. - Raymond Edward Klahn, 76, formerly of Fence, Wis., recently living with his daughter in Kiel, Wis., passed away Saturday, June 11, 2005, at his daughter's home.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1928 in Glenbeulah, Wis., the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Rautmann) Klahn. He moved to Fence at the age of three. He attended grade school in Fence and graduated from Goodman High School.
After graduation he worked in the woods with Edwin Gustafson and went into the Army during the Korean War. He worked on the USS Sloan on the Great Lakes. He had his own sawmill and built many homes in the area. He worked at the Ford Forestry Center in L'Anse until his retirement.
Over his lifetime, he enjoyed playing guitar, gardening, reading, working with wood and spending time with his grandchildren. Ray was very intelligent and was willing to share his knowledge with anyone. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
On Oct. 16, 1955, he married
Isabel Suszka and adopted her daughter Linda. They had four children together. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1998.
He is survived by his children, Linda (Al) Baumgart of Kiel, Wis., Myron Klahn, Mark (Lori) Klahn, Adam (Iris) Klahn, all of Fence, and Rae Bracke (Ed Jones) of Lowell, Wis.; his grandchildren, Michelle (Eric) Voland of New Holstein, Wis., Kimberly Dedering of Milwaukee, Jason and Jeffrey Klahn of Baton Rouge, La., Tyler Bracke of Mayville, Wis., Amber Walsdorf of Little Chute, Wis., Isabel Jones of Lowell, Jorge, Oscar, and Adam Klahn of Kingsford, Chad and Jeremy Baumgart of Nekoosa, Wis. and Jerry Revis of Fence; his sisters, Doris Chaney of Fence, Marcella Campbell of Iron Mountain, and Mary (Joe) Danielczak of Armstrong Creek, Wis., a brother-in-law Stanley (Marge) Suszka of Florence, Wis. and a sister-in-law, Nellie Suszka of South Milwaukee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Klahn.
Visitation will be Tuesday at the Kingsford Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Fr. Ed Nowakowski will officiate.
Burial will be in the Fence cemetery.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain and Kingsford with the funeral arrangements.
Toivo Anderson
KINGSFORD - Toivo J. Anderson, 97, of 116 Beech St., Kingsford, was brought home to his heavenly Father on Friday, June 10, in the year of our Lord, 2005. He spent his last days under great care at the VA Hospital in Iron Mountain.
He was born April 23, 1908, in Trenary, son of the late John and Albertina (Hill) Anderson.
He married
Betty J. Fugere on Aug. 27, 1947. She preceded him in death on June 20, 1999. Toivo was a caregiver/nursing assistant with the VA Hospital for 24 years and loved his job. When a veteran passed away, you could see the sadness in his face. All who Toivo cared for were very important to him. He was very generous to many children's organizations. Toivo enjoyed gardening and he loved his family with all of his heart. He will be dearly missed.
Toivo is survived by six children, Ronald Anderson of Kingsford, Bruce (Sue) Fugere of Traverse City, lower Michigan, Linda (Alan) Grismer of Kingsford, Sandra (Mike) Reath of Quinnesec, Debra Heidenreich (fiance' Pete Menze) of Iron Mountain and Valerie Dugree of Quinnesec; 12 grandchildren, Jamie (Kristen) Cahee, Bambi and Ryan Grismer, Tanya and Autumn Dugree, Teona (Eric) Miller, Thomas Heidenreich, Joshua Anderson, Mike Young, Kammi Hively, Heather Reath (Dave Steinbeck) and Michelle Anderson (Bill Stevens); nine great-grandchildren, Zane Cahee, Zoe and Alex Ketola, McKenzie Beam, Alexandra Miller, Desidee and Dustin Charette, Ongel Stevens and Malachi Hively; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Eino, Wilho, and Walter Anderson and five sisters, Jenny Young, Hilda Beckstrom, Ailia Berntsen, Fannie Waghee and Vianna Lahti.
Visitation will be held from 1p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford.
Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the church. Rev. Chad Ott will officiate.
Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside services.
Pallbearers will be Pete Menze, Alan Grismer, Jamie Cahee, Dave Steinbeck, Josh Anderson and Willie Anderson.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Toivo was a man of integrity, of great patience and kindness. One look into his eyes and you could see 'love.' A true man of God in every character of his being. Some called him father, brother, grandfather, and one called him 'wonderful husband.' All that knew him could see a 'gentle spirit.' Now he walks with the king of kings and other gentle spirits. Now he walks with mom in God's green garden. Down paths of green and flowers so bright, they walk hand in hand in God's guiding light. There are no more worries, there is no more pain, there is only love and happiness, there is no more rain. Mom and dad are reunited now and happy as can be, there is no reason to be sad for love is all they see. The love of God and the angels above embrace them now with their sweet love. We will miss you dearly dad, but you will never be forgotten.
'My Dad'
My dad, loving, gentle, kind and always caring.
Ears listening, shoulders to cry on.
I love you, dad you will always be in my heart.
You're in heaven now, in God's hands and grace you lie.
Peace and contentment to thee do I pray.
Pray for you always, with the saints you do dwell.
To watch over and guide me.
Praise to the most Glorious Lord on high.
I miss you dad, I know you are always near.
In my heart and my thoughts with mom, gone on before.
(you wait no more)
The Lord has answered your prayer and opened the gates of heaven, the door.
In heaven you both do dwell with the Lord God on High.
One day we will be together again.
Until then dad, you will always be near in my heart.
I love you dad. Love your daughter, Val
Always forevermore
Dad was born in a log cabin in Trenary in a lumber camp. He grew up in Kipling. Dad started working at 15 years old at a lumber mill. He had to lie about his age to get a job. He worked for 10 cents an hour with 10 hour days. He saved $500 to buy a 1927 Model A touring car. His second car was a Model T which cost over $500. He worked and saved and paid cash for his cars. Once he lost a back wheel of his Model A driving too fast around a corner.
Dad remembered wearing long, white cotton night gowns to bed as a boy. He milked cows and sold milk for a penny or two a bucket.
He fought in World War II. He served in Battery A, 93rd AAA Gun Battalion in the Pacific Theater.
He married
Betty Jane Fugere in Crown Point, Ind. on Aug. 27, 1947.
Dad had a love for life, his wife, and family and a determination to get things done and to get them done properly. He loved gardening and planted a least three large gardens of vegetables and beautiful gladiola flowers every summer.
He was a very gentle and patient man who loved his God and attended church regularly. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Kingsford.
All of his children, their spouses and grandchildren will miss the sparkle in his blue eyes and his kind and compassionate gentle touch.
Of all life's treasures, the best by far are some of the happy memories I have of my dad and I, and the time I spent alone talking to him about some of his past experiences in life. I'm proud to say Toivo Jacob Anderson is my dad. Until we meet in heaven - I LOVE YOU!!
John 3:16 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.'
Promise from God, Matthew 5:4 'God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted'.
We know where our Father is and it gives us great comfort.
Camilla Troyer
KINGSFORD - Camilla G. Troyer, 91, formerly of Kingsford, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis.
Camilla was born April 3, 1914, in Garden, daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Plante) Cousineau.
She married
Henry C. Troyer in April of 1934. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1974.
Camilla was a resident of the area most of her life. She was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church, the church guild, the Daughters of Isabella and the Royal Neighbor's of America.
Camilla was a volunteer at the Breen Senior Citizen Center for over 30 years and was very active in bingo. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, traveling and playing cards.
Camilla was an expert baker and loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Marlene Johnson of Quinnesec and Joanne Wisniewski of Troy, lower Michigan; three brothers, John (Joyce) Cousineau of Mesa, Ariz., James (Cecelia) Cousineau of Hardwood and Melvin (Lorraine) Cousineau of Hardwood; three sisters, June Murray of Foster City, Frances Timmer of Lansing and Beverly (Sidney) Lucas of Garden; six grandchildren, Diane (Steve) Feak of Iron Mountain, John (Donna) Johnson of Port Washington, Wis., Connie Colburn of Quinnesec, Tammy (Kevin) Turner of Bartlesville, Okla., Carolyn (Art) Day of Shelby Township, and Stephen (Katherine) Germic of Cairo, Egypt; 12 great-grandchildren, Lisa, Travis, Steve, Alex, Sara, Nicholas, Dylan, Tyler, Eloise, Emily, Hannah and Hunter; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Camilla was also preceded in death by a son, Norbert; a great grandson, Justin Colburn; a brother, Donald Cousineau; and three sisters, Lorraine Moore, Eileen Nord and Mayme Parochelli.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in Quinnesec cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Germic, Jack Johnson, Terry Murray, Jeff and Tony Cousineau, and Jim Stanolis.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
