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Donna Mae Marie Champagne
AURORA, Wis. - Donna Mae Marie Champagne, 76, of 893 Wisconsin Ave. in Aurora, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at her home.
Donna was born March 3, 1931, in Brooks, Minn., daughter of the late Alvitta and Louise (Charest) Lefebvre. She married
Lester Champagne on April 8, 1948, in Oklee, Minn.
Donna was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. She was the sunshine lady at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aurora for many years. Donna loved gardening, country music and spending time with family. For the past five years she has been extremely devoted to visiting her husband, Lester, almost every day in the nursing home.
She is survived by her husband, Lester; eight children, Terrence (Sandie) Champagne of Muskego, Wis., Wayne Champagne of Kingsford, Sandra TenEyck of Denver, Colo., Lori (Robin) Bargo of Iron Mountain, Scott (Judy) Champagne of Ephrata, Pa., Kathy (Jim) Anderson of Marinette, Wis., Karen Champagne of Indianapolis, Ind. and Jody (Paula) Champagne of Iron Mountain; 18 grandchildren, Matthew Champagne and Janette (Matthew) Wenzel, Tara Champagne, Kristy Ferrin, Karla Thompson, Angela (Michael) Adam, Jennifer (Nathan) Raiche, Lindsey Bargo, William and Robert Champagne, Dylan Sensenig, Christopher and Daniel Anderson, Amy (Dennis) Wood, Ashley (Gary) Faulk, Rachel Luokkala, Amanda Harlock, and Jordan Champagne; nine great-grandchildren, Hannah Wenzel, Nicholas Thompson, Michelle Bargo, Logan and Landon Adam, Kolbe, Jozef and Marcel Raiche, and Gary Faulk; three sisters, Carol (Lee) Hagelee of Edina, Minn., Marilyn (Donovan) Stonouse of Thief River Falls, Minn. and Eileen (Mark) Walsh of North St. Paul, Minn.; a brother, Michael (Peggy) Lefebvre of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers-in-law, Jim (Shirley) Jaeger and Jerry Freitag; two sisters-in-law, Becky Lefebvre of Richfield, Minn. and Linda Lefebvre of Saulk Rapids, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Jaeger and Janice Freitag and two brothers, William and James Lefebvre.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara.
Parish prayers will be recited on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. Fr. Michael Betley and Fr. Michael Woempner will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Homestead-Aurora cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory.
Pallbearers will be Christopher and Daniel Anderson, Matthew Champagne, Gerry Mattson, and William and Robert Champagne.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.
Gladys C. Miller
IRON MOUNTAIN - Gladys Caroline Miller, 95, of Iron Mountain and a resident of Victorian Pines, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain from complications of a heart attack.
Mrs. Miller was born July 1, 1912, in Porter, Yellow Medicine County, Minn., the daughter of Gustav and Caroline (Berg) Miller. She graduated as class valedictorian from Canby High School.
She attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. When the Depression came, she left college and began teaching at rural schools in Minnesota. They were Taunton and Burr. Following this she was hired in a government job in St. Paul, Minn. where she met her husband, Mulford.
Gladys and Mulford Miller were married
on May 2, 1942. During World War II, she worked for the Executive Office of the President, office for emergency management in Washington D.C. while her husband was serving in the U.S. Army overseas in the European Theater. After the war, he was employed with the Veteran's Administration in Fort Snelling, Minn., Wadsworth, Kan., and Miles City, Mont. They came to the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Iron Mountain in 1965.
Gladys returned to college while in Kansas City and completed her bachelor's degree at Northern Michigan University. She became a certified social worker. She was hired by the Dickinson County Department of Social Services as a protective services worker and held this job until her retirement in 1977.
She enjoyed social activities like bridge, fashion, cooking, tea, baking, reading, walking, traveling, and their cottage at Spread Eagle, Wis. Having her children and grandchildren come visit was the best time of all.
She was an active and faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Tuesday Study Club was one of her favorite groups and just three weeks ago she gave a program on Andrew Carnegie. She loved PEO, Chapter EN
Among her other memberships were GFWC-Iron Mountain-Kingsford, American Association of University Women (AAUW) and was past president, Pine Grove Country Club, and the Chippewa Club. She was a former member of Business and Professional Women, the Big Brother-Big Sister Board, Pinecrest Board of Directors, the Department of Social Services Board, the Upper Peninsula Writers Club, Friends of the Library, Reading Buddies and the Order of Eastern Star. She was named Woman of the Year by the Business and Professional Women in 1982
Surviving her are two sons, Stephen (Dianne) of Madison, N.J. and Timothy of Milwaukee; four granddaughters, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Caroline Miller of Madison and Jennifer Miller of Boulder, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mulford on March 4, 2004; one brother, Leon Miller; and four sisters, Laura Miller, Effie Petas, Mildred Kiley, and Myrtle Kvanbeck.
Visitation will be today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. The PEO service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Debbie Thomas will officiate.
Burial will be in Canby, Minn.
Memorials can be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp, P.O. Box 310, Big Bay, Mich. 49808.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with arrangements.
Lorraine G. Paquin
BREITUNG TOWNSHIP - Lorraine G. Paquin, 77, of Breitung Township, died, Wednesday Feb.13, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital.
Lorraine was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Breitung Township and was raised in this area.
She married
Roy G. Paquin on Oct. 23, 1949, in Berna Leo, N.M. Roy and Lorraine lived in Chicago and Minnesota before returning to this area in the early 1960s. Roy preceded her in death on Nov. 13, 1984. Lorraine was a member of American Martyrs Church. She enjoyed going to camp and loved spending time with her family, entertaining and cooking.
She is survived by five special nieces, Judy Rodriguez of Muskegon, Mich., and Janice Budek, Marilu (Joe) Floriano, Lorraine Branback and Paula (Gary) Wender, all of Kingsford; a daughter, Faye (Ken) Kirchoff of Florida; many nieces and nephews and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret (Thorbjornson) Morneau; brothers, Lawrence, Robert, James and LeRoy Morneau; sisters, Vera Boerner and Marlene Branback; and her father, Alfred Morneau.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at American Martyrs Church in Kingsford.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of the Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Quinnesec cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit, 1401 S. Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain, Mich., 49801
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Sara Fagan
IRON MOUNTAIN - Sara 'Sally' Fagan, 53, went to be with her Savior and her mother, Florence 'Billie' (Lyle) Fagan on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis.
She left behind her brother, Bill of Iron Mountain; nephews, Sean, Jason, and Chris; niece, Colleen; great-nephews and great-nieces, Victoria, Breanna, Nixon, Evrett, and Emily, and her best friend, Candy Oslund and her family.
Sara was a selfless, caring person who loved taking care of children as if they were he own, especially her niece, nephews, and Devin. Sara cared for people professionally as a geriatric nurse and touched the heart of others that she has helped. She shared anything she had with others.
She brought laughter into the lives of everyone she met and will be sorely missed by all who had contact with her. Anyone who knew her would know she loved taking pictures of them - '1, 2, 3, no wait, smile, one again, 1, 2, 3 say cheese.' Sara never forgot a family birthday or any holiday including St. Patrick's Day. Her cards were filled with stickers. She love movie-marathons with friends and family, while eating Three Musketeers and drinking Pepsi.
Her family and friends will celebrate her life with a memorial on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Timbers Motor Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital
The Tondin-Ross and Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Alan John "A.J." Kent
IRON MOUNTAIN - Alan John "A.J." Kent, 60, of Iron Mountain died Monday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2008, following a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer.
He was born May, 27, 1947, in Hancock and graduated from Hancock High School in 1965. He then enrolled in the United States Navy and went on to become a Marine combat medic, thus beginning his long and storied medical career.
On Sept. 16, 1989, he married
Mary Ellen Kuenstler, who survives him in death.
A.J. served his country with honor and distinction in Vietnam. While half of his combat company was killed or wounded, A.J. refused to leave the line, eventually suffering a serious hip wound. He left the military with a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. His efforts to bring medical care to his fellow Marines were the subject of Pulitzer Prize winning articles by renowned front-line journalist, William Touhy, who later included A.J. in his memoir 'Dangerous Company.' A.J.'s gritty and moving first-hand account of the Battle of Hue City is part of this country's permanent history of combat medicine in the Archives of Naval Medical History.
A.J. lived and died as a patriot. In his final days, he refused to pass on the opportunity to vote in the January primary election. In a weakened state and bound to a wheelchair, he ventured to the voting booth with the aid of his son to cast one last ballot.
Like many Vietnam veterans, A.J. faced hard times after returning from war, but through the help of friends and family, he found his life's calling in continuing his care of the wounded. A.J. put his medical expertise to use by enrolling in the physician assistant program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He received further medical education from the Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, the University of Michigan Medical Center, the Chicago Medical School and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
In 1975, A.J. joined the staff at the V.A. hospital in Iron Mountain, where he continued to serve until retiring in February 2006. Throughout his career, A.J. has been a tireless national proponent for PAs. He helped organize the VA Physician Assistant Association, which he served as a board member, vice president and treasurer.
On his own time and money, A.J. regularly visited Washington to lobby Congress on behalf of his fellow PAs, leading to PAs earning the right to issue prescriptions, and ensuring salary and benefits for those PAs working for the VA. He was instrumental in achieving the first professional guidelines for PAs in 1974 and 1975, which many states later used to draft their own guidelines. While battling cancer, A.J. continued to lobby the federal government to create a PA advisor position to the U.S. Undersecretary of Health.
His vast professional triumphs received proper credit in 2006 when the American Academy of Physician Assistants named him PA of the year. Throughout his long career, A.J. received recognition from local and national organizations, including the United Way, the Red Cross and numerous veterans' organizations. He also received the prestigious Hands and Heart award from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, given to those who provide exemplary medical care as well as emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
A.J. was a member of the St. Mary Queen of Peace Church and has served on the Dickinson Area Catholic School Board. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart and the American Legion.
Though he stood all of five-foot-six, A.J. embodied a larger-than-life persona. Whether serving in combat, hunting bears or lifting his young nephews off the ground by his biceps, he was the epitome of human strength - in mind, body and spirit.
A.J. was an avid skier, fisherman and hunter, and loved to share those passions with his family. It was on the ski slopes that he met and fell in love with his wife, who would later have the Great Lakes' grandest boat named for her. Numerous authorities will also attest that no one grilled up a better beef tenderloin.
His love for helping the sick and wounded was only surpassed by his love for his family. A.J. left this world confident that his strength will continue to live on in the family he leaves behind.
In addition to his wife, A.J. is survived by his son, Adam; daughter, Laura; mother, Laura Kent of Hancock; sister, Roberta (Robert) Johns of Massillon, Ohio; brother, David Kent of Hancock; Daniel (Mindy) Baralt of Whitewater, Wis., who was like a son to A.J.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members, especially Marie, Audra, and Emily Pera and Joe Lerschen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kent. Last year, A.J. also lost his lifelong and dearest friend, Jim (Fonzie) Petroff.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. at the church. Fr. Michael Woempner and Fr. Daniel Zaloga will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The family asks that any donations be made to the Iron Mountain High School Student Activity Fund for sports camps. Donations can be sent to the Iron Mountain High School at 300 West B St.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Joanne E. Testolin
IRON MOUNTAIN - Joanne Eulavon Testolin, 71, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Feb. 8, 2008, at the VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joanne was born on Aug. 20, 1936, in Hardin, Ill., the daughter of the late Pete and Maybelle Ulery.
After graduation from high school, Joanne enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1955 and 1956. Her permanent station was Fort Sill, Okla., where she met her husband, Theodore Antonissen Testolin. They were married
June 2, 1956, in Lawton, OK. Upon discharge from the U.S. Army, the couple moved to Iron Mountain. Theodore passed away Nov. 14, 1996.
Joanne was very active in helping with Cub Scouts, the PTA at the Amidon School, and with her three sons at First United Methodist Sunday School and church for many years.
Joanne's hobbies were writing inspirational poetry and songs. She had a lot of poetry published in 'Veteran's Voices' plus published a poetry book that was shared with many people. Joanne played her omnichord and sang original songs in church.
She is survived by her sons Terry (Lynn M.) Testolin, Tom (Lynn A.) Testolin, both of Iron Mountain, and Ted (Jo Ann) Testolin, Jr. of Waucedah, and her grandchildren Allison Testolin, Claire Testolin, Krista Testolin, Cullen Testolin, Devin Testolin, and Lindsey Testolin. Other survivors include her sister Eva (John) Haddick of Seattle, brothers Robert (Lela) Ulery of Wood River, Ill., James (Angela) Ulery of Quincy, Ill., Barney Puterbaugh of Clayton, Ill., and David Puterbaugh of New Canton, Ill., brothers-in-law John (Sue) Testolin of Round Rock, Texas, and Joe Testolin of Kingsford, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters William Ulery, Joyce Schaut, Marvin Ulery, Shirley Pindell, and Richard Ulery.
Visitation will be Monday. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rev. David Snyder will officiate. Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.
Eugenia "Jean" Nelson
KINGSFORD - Eugenia 'Jean' Nelson, 96, formerly of 905 Woodward Ave. in Kingsford, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
Jean was born Oct. 11, 1911, in Escanaba, daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice (Foster) Warden. She was raised in Kingsford and graduated from Kingsford High School in 1930.
She married
Paul Nelson on Dec. 24, 1931. He preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1981, one month shy of their 50th anniversary. After their marriage, the couple resided in Flint for 14 years; then returned to their roots when they purchased the Spread Eagle Marina which they operated as Nelson Bros. until their retirement. Besides working alongside her husband, Jean had the distinction of serving for more than 20 years as assistant postmistress for the state of Wisconsin's smallest post office in Spread Eagle.
Jean was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for more than 60 years, active in the Women's Association, served as a Sunday school teacher and on the board of deacons. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine, Iron Mountain-Kingsford Women's Club, Pine Grove Country Club, and for many years the sewing committee of the hospital league. She was an avid collector of antiques and rocks. Her rock collection filled every nook and cranny of her garden and was often bestowed on family and friends. She enjoyed visiting her extended family and many friends as she traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Jean was a tenacious survivor and in the past 10 years of declining health was blessed by the presence and help of loving caregivers.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara (Kenneth) Boucher of Sarasota, Fla., Pat (Charles) Cardno of Ellicott City, Md., and Bethany (Robert 'Butch') Wedin of Kingsford; nine grandchildren, Sandra (Paul) Bessant of Cannapolis, N.C., Shanna (Scott) Matteo of Tallahassee, Fla., Sally Sunday of Edmond, Okla., Mela (Paul) Cummins of Carmichael, Calif., Cara (Mike) Lauler of Springfield, Va., Krista (Anthony) d'Eustachio of Stockton, Md., Carlyn Lipburger and Brian Wedin, both of Green Bay, Wis., Robert (Carloine) Wedin of West Bend, Wis.; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by one sister, Mildred Brans of Niagara, Wis. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward 'Mac', and Donald Warden; three sisters, Carrie Shoquist, Ruth D'Andrea, and Ella Mae Mette; five brothers-in-law, Kie Brans, Nobel Carlson, Armond D'Andrea, Ray Shoquist, and Glenn Mette.
Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. Rev. Michael March will officiate. A gathering will be held in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Burial will be in cemetery Park.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
Agnes (Bucan) Lindstrom
KINGSFORD - Agnes (Bucan) Lindstrom, 78, of 107 Ford, East Kingsford, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain.
She was born May 4, 1929, in Kingsford, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Rodman) Bucan. She was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from the Kingsford High School in 1947. She also attended the Gale Institute in Minneapolis, Minn.
In January of 1950, Agnes began her career in personnel services at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.
She married
Lloyd 'Shimo' Lindstrom on May 15, 1954, at the American Martyrs Church and she left the VA in August of 1956 to start raising her family. Agnes returned to the VA in 1973 until she retired in 1990. Her husband, Shimo, preceded her in death in 1996.
She was very active in community affairs, including PTA activities, fund raisers, alumni and friends of Kingsford High School, and the booster club. She was a faithful volunteer at the local Dickinson County Cancer Unit. Agnes was a member of the Dickinson County Community Concert, the Dickinson County Community Theater, and the Kiwanis Travelogue Series.
She was a longtime member of American Martyrs Church and served on the liturgical commission of the parish council. She had a great love for the youth and had served as a CCD teacher for confirmation preparation for many years. She was active in the Ladies Guild, the Daughters of Isabella, as well as the secretary of St. Rita's Circle.
Agnes was voted Super-Senior by Bresnan Communications and was the First Lady of Dickinson County in 2004.
She was a member and current president of the NARFE.
Over the years, Agnes enjoyed traveling to visit her grandchildren across the country.
She is survived by one daughter, Mari Leigh Lindstrom of Iron Mountain; four sons, retired Sgt. Major USMC Brian (Leigh) Lindstrom of Yuma, Ariz. and their children, Todd, Margie, and Leah Lindstrom; Brent (Victoria) Lindstrom of Santa Barbara, Calif., and their children Troy and Claire Lindstrom; Lane (Anne Marie) Lindstrom and their children, Kallan and Natalie Lindstrom; Major USMC Jason Lindstrom and children, Gustaf, Sara, and Lisa Lindstrom; two sisters, Mary Carlson of downstate Owosso, and Veronica Greenleaf of Iron Mountain; one brother, Anton (Shirley) Bucan of downstate Romeo. Agnes is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Wroblewski and Helen Smeester, and three brothers, Mike, Emil, and Joseph Bucan. She was also preceded in death by her special friend, Ralph Tramontine.
Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Pallbearers will be Nick and Steve Blagec, Jon Greenleaf, Randy Bevilacqua, Jim Lynn, and Ronald Wroblewski.
Burial will be in Quinnesec cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit at 1401 S. Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, Mi. 49802
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
