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Fabian E. Steinbrecher
FELCH - Fabian Edward Steinbrecher, 94, of W5902 Groveland Mine Road, Felch died Monday, June 4, 2007, at his home.
Fabian was born on Oct. 16, 1912, in Swanson, Mich., son of Eugene and Elizabeth (Srnka) Steinbrecher. He was raised in Menominee County and worked as a young boy for his family's dairy farm. Also, as a young man, he worked for the other area farms.
On June 25, 1940, Fabian married
his wife, Luella (nee Ruggles) and together they started their family in Longlake, Wis.
Fabian was always a forward thinker and very positive about his future. He began working in the logging industry and was able to use his earnings there to buy a small farm in Felch where he and Luella eventually moved to in 1947. It is here where Fabian started potato farming.
Fabian and Luella made their home on the Groveland Mine Road and together had six sons and two daughters. In 1963, Fabian began building their home. From the beginning of construction, Fabian discovered his love for rocks, marble and granite. He decided to incorporate the materials into more areas of their home, until the finished product became a lasting testament of his passion to geology. Eventually, he also developed an interest in cutting and polishing stones which he found on his land. He took the raw materials and turned them into works of art which adorn his home and yard.
Fabian also had a special interest in gardening, particularily in cacti and wildflowers. Fabian also loved to travel with his wife, and they were able to visit Europe, Alaska, Russia, Rome, Moscow, South America and several islands.
In 1970, along with his brother, Robert, Fabian was awarded 'Farmer of the Year.'
Fabian was so proud of the accomplishments of his children and grand-children. He was especially pleased to see his legacy of potato farming carried to the next generations.
Fabian's lifelong interest in stones, gardening and all his life's experiences made him such an enjoyable conversationalist. Although his family and old friends will dearly miss him, his accomplishments and passions in life will be his legacy.
Fabian is survived by his children, Fabian (Ivandra) Steinbrecher of York, Pa., Margaret (Neil) Ort of Appleton, Wis., Carol (Ken) McGaw-Steinbrecher of Dassel, Minn., Carl (Marilyn) Steinbrecher of Felch, Patrick (Judy) Steinbrecher of Felch, Paul (Madelynn) Steinbrecher of Felch, and Scott Steinbrecher of Felch; a brother, Robert (Dorothy) Steinbrecher of Felch; 26 grandchildren, John (Glenda), Russel (Jill), Gail, Frank (Dee), Lee (Kelly), Brent (Angela), Linda (Mark), Chis (Shiloh), Lisa (Chris), Joel (Penny), Alexander (Danika), Fabrianne (Mike), Philip, Christopher, Chad (Becky), Angela (John), Travis, Jeffrey (Susan), Jennifer (Jason), Natalie (Tony), Nicole, Trish, Krista, Miranda, Maggie, and Mollie; 27 great-grandchildren; Mary Pat Steinbrecher of Kingsford; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Fabian was preceded in death by his wife, Luella on April 7, 1994; a son, Frank Steinbrecher; grandsons, Joseph and Douglas Steinbrecher; a great-granddaughter, LoriAnn Bischoff; brothers, Eugene and Wilbur Steinbrecher; sisters, Ruth Steinbrecher, Anita LaCombe, Lucille White, Olive Cappaert and Grace Nolan; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Steinbrecher.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Foster City.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph Church in Foster City. Fr. Dick Mroz will offer the Mass of the Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Foster City cemetery.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Fabian's memory to St. Joseph Church in Foster City.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Minor L. Russell
AURORA, Wis. - Minor L. Russell, 82, of Aurora, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.
He was born on May 23, 1925, in Alberta, Mich., son of the late Lao and Mary (Lavere) Russell. He served in the United States Navy.
He married
Mary Patritto in Chicago on Jan. 15, 1950, and she preceded him in death.
Minor and his wife and family owned and operated the Pasta Cottage Restaurant in Eagle River, Wis. for many years. He loved the Chicago Cubs, watching the National Geographic channel, and the excitement at the casino and horse track. He was married
for 52 years to his wife, Mary, and loved her very much.
He is survived by two daughters, Kim Russell of Louisville, Ky. and Barb (Steve) Zelms of Eau Claire, Wis.; four grandchildren, Steven and Stormi Rose, Ryan Thomas and Daniel Zelms; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Arianna, and Kaden; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and a special friend, Bernie Colontonio.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erin.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Robert W. "Bob" Johnson
SPREAD EAGLE, Wis. - Robert W. 'Bob' Johnson, 71, of 828 Menominee River Road in Florence, Wis., died Saturday morning, June 2, 2007, at Dickinson Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born on Jan.12, 1936, in Escanaba, son of Al and Goldie Johnson of Bark River. He attended both Michigan Technological University in Houghton and Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
He married
Nan Christensen on June 21, 1958, in Escanaba. He was stationed at Fort Monmouth, N.J., Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., and Fort Riley, Kan., while serving in the United States Army.
He moved to Kingsford in 1963, opening up Town and Country Sales. Active in auto sales his entire career, he retired from Edwards Chevrolet in 1998. He had a lifelong interest in antique autos and was an active member of the Just Cruizin' Car Club.
Bob was involved in the Florence County Snowmobile Club, serving as a state director for the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. Volunteering for the Cancer Society, he provided transportation for many cancer patients. He also volunteered at the Wild Rivers Interpretative Center in Florence. He was an active member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain traveling to Biloxi, Miss. a year ago as a Katrina volunteer. Through the years, he enjoyed opening his home to guests, hosting performers from Tanzania and the Pine Mountain Music Festival.
Bob deeply loved and enjoyed his family. He also enjoyed snowmobiling thousands of miles annually, kayaking, gardening in his beautiful yard, and entertaining his friends at home and on his pontoon boat floating the Menominee River. He enjoyed traveling tremendously and journeyed to all 50 states, completing that goal in just the past year.
He is survived by his wife, Nan; his sons, Jeff (Diane) of Portland, Ore. and their children, Camille and Olivia, and Todd (Jeanne) and their children, Kristi, Andy, and Holli of Vulcan; one brother, Lee (Verna) of Ontonagon, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain.
A memorial service will follow in the church sanctuary. Rev. Stephen Cowen will officiate. Please drive your street rod or antique car to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Bob's memory to Our Saviour's Church or the Dickinson County Cancer Unit.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
Wayne R. Loar
RANDVILLE - Wayne Richard Loar, 61, of W8625 Carbis Road, Randville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at his home.
Wayne was born Oct. 16, 1945, in Gary, Ind., son of Mayme 'Marie' Hanson and the late Homer Loar.
Wayne joined the U.S. Army in January 1964 and went to Vietnam in December 1965. He was a paratrooper SP/4 and served with the 326th Engineering Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division where he received two Bronze Stars with a 'V' for valor.
One of the Bronze Stars was for exemplary conduct in action while under enemy fire and the other for heroic action. He also was wounded in action and received a Purple Heart. After serving in the army, Wayne worked for his stepfather, Joseph LaJeunesse at Firm Plumbing and became a licensed plumber.
He moved away from the area and started working for General Motors in Janesville, Wis. and later transferred to G.M. in Oak Creek, Wis., where he retired from in 2001. Upon retiring, he moved back to the U.P. and bought a place in Randville. Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his Harley, which he toured the west with. Most of all, he enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends. Wayne loved life and had many adventures which he loved to tell stories about.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Loar (Trish Johnson) of Kingsford; two granddaughters, Taylor and Kayla Loar of Burlington, Wis.; his mother, Mayme 'Marie' LaJeunesse of Felch; significant other, Sue Kafka of Randville and her daughter, Megan; brothers, Larry (Patricia) Loar of Cudahy, Wis., Joseph (Sara) LaJeunesse of Manitowoc, Wis. and James LaJeunesse of Merriman; sisters, Mary Lou Rossato of Iron Mountain, Millie Ann LaJeunesse of Milwaukee, Wis. and Marie 'sissy' LaJeunesse of Felch; an aunt, Roberta 'Bobby' (Gordon) Powell of Worthington, Ohio and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his father, Wayne was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Joseph LaJeunesse; two brothers, Paul and Martin Loar; and a brother-in-law, Mario Rossato.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Military graveside honors will be conducted by the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 on Thursday at 11 a.m. at cemetery Park in Iron Mountain.
Pallbearers will be Doug Koller, John Bevilacqua, Gary Amen, Gary Powell, Duane Steinbeck and Jerry Galeazzi.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Norman L. Miller
IRON MOUNTAIN - Norman L. Miller, 79, of Iron Mountain, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at the V.A. Medical Center in Iron Mountain.
He was born on March 15, 1928, in Kingsford, son of the late Bert and Alice (Fezatte) Miller. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1946. He served with the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50.
Norman married
Jeannette S. Grenfell on Feb. 28, 1953, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2001.
He worked for nine years in the Mather B Mine in Ishpeming, and 24 years for the city of Iron Mountain, retiring in 1984. Norm enjoyed volunteering at the VA Medical Center, and he loved to camp and fish during the summer months.
He is survived by his son, Kim (Heidi) Miller and their children, Lacie and Nickolas Miller, all of Kingsford; his daughter, Norma Jean (Barry) Lindstrom of Montana, and their two children, Shane M. Lindstrom of North Carolina, and Kerry J. Lindstrom of Ohio; a special friend, Laura Flessati; one brother, Arnold (Mary) Miller of Kingsford; three sisters, Arvella Rudd of Kingsford, Rosemary (Donald) Phillips of Quinnesec, and Shirley (William) Grailer of Kingsford.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, David, and Alvin Miller and by one sister, Viola Carlson.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Anderson officiating.
Immediately following the funeral services, military services will be conducted by the American Legion, the DAV, the VFW, and the Order of the Purple Heart.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
James E. Desmarais
Kingsford - James E. Desmarais, 80, of Kingsford, died Mon. May 28, 2007 at ManorCare Health Services. He was born on March 1, 1927 in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Fred and Marie (Berube) Desmarais.
Jim graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945-1946.
Jim attended Dundon's Business College. For 42 years he worked at Kresge's/K-mart. He will always be fondly remembered as the manager of the lunch counter.
Jim was an active member of the community. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, where he served as an usher, greeter and on the finance council. He was a member of the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50, serving as Post Commander in 1951 and a member of the Voiture 40 et 8 and its finance officer for 30 years. Jim was also a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Serra Club.
He enjoyed golfing at Oak Crest, bowling, playing Bocce Ball, Smear, and Cribbage.
Jim married
Marjorie Hebert on June 5, 1948 at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie, three daughters Ann Marie (Barry) Johnson of Kingsford, Sally (William) Dowling of Annapolis, MD, and Martha (Chris) Ritzenhein of Iron Mountain, and seven grandchildren Erik (Sarah), Gabriel, and James (Alice Hultquist) Johnson, Sarah Dowling, and Jimmy, Christopher (Emilia) Jr., and Jason Ritzenhein.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Lorraine Gauthier and Marjorie Doepkens, and a brother Jackie Desmarais.
Visitation will be Thurs. from 4-7pm at Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Father Michael Woempner will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in cemetery Park. Graveside Military rites will be accorded by the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50.
Jim's grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dickinson County Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marian L. Kazianka
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Marian L. Kazianka, 82, of Green Bay, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1924, in Norway, daughter of the late John and Laura (Andersen) Jensen. Marian graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1942 and was a lifelong resident of the area.
She married
Leo St. Arnauld in 1943. He preceded her in death in 1987. Marian married
Carl Kazianka on Feb. 17, 1989, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Marian worked as a secretary for Branz Mechanical for several years. She was a member of Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Pine Grove Country Club, and the General Federal Womens Club. Marian enjoyed needle work and golfing.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Laubenstein of Green Bay; a sister, Doris Olson of Rockford, Ill.; two grandchildren, Kristine (Richard) Twomey and James Laubenstein, both of Appleton, Wis.; three great-grandchildren, Lauren, Sean, and Claire Twomey and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Loren and John Jensen.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Lee Liverance will officiate. Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
Joyce I. Erickson
KINGSFORD - Joyce I. Erickson, 73, of Kingsford, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Freeman Convalescent Center in Kingsford.
She was born June 5, 1933, in Kingsford, daughter of the late Earl and Agnes (Falconer) Benoit. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Joyce graduated from Kingsford High School in 1951 and from St. Luke's in Marquette in 1954 with a degree in nursing.
She married
Robert I. Erickson on Sept. 11, 1954, at the First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain.
In 1992, Joyce retired from Dickinson County Memorial Hospital after 36 years of service. She enjoyed ceramics, calligraphy, and camping.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; one daughter, Karen Erickson of Theinsville, Wis.; one brother, Gerald (Kitty) Benoit of Hemmitt, Calif. and one sister, Janice (Bill) Lange of Poplar River, Wis.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Maryellen Nelson
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home with Rev. David Anderson officiating.
Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.
