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Celia Carr
KINGSFORD - Celia M. Carr, 89, of 117 Lyman St. Kingsford, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2005, at Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford.
Celia was born May 17, 1916, in Iron River, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Henrietta Prudhomme.
She was a 1932 graduate of Quinnesec High School and was a resident of the area for most of her life.
Celia married
Edward M. Carr on Jan. 27, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1963.
She worked as an accountant/office manager for the Daily News for many years. Celia was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church, St. Barbara's Circle and was a DAV Auxiliary member. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Celia is survived by four grandchildren, CeCelia (Dan) Bussiere, Frank Sudac and Cindy Sudac, all of Kingsford and Jerry (Jane) Sudac of Wendell, N.C. and six great-grandchildren, Marc, Steve, Bryon, Kevin, Luke and Paul.
She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Carr Sudac, an infant daughter, Dorothy Carr; a sister, Marie Prudhomme and a brother, Jerry Prudhomme.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and at 11 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.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Alyssa Stodola
FELCH - Alyssa Stodola, 12, of W5783 Six Mile Road, Felch, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1992, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of William and Janel (Bergen) Stodola.
Alyssa attended North Dickinson School. She loved school, being with her friends and playing with her kittens. She enjoyed shopping with her mom and her special visits with Dr. Brandt of Green Bay.
Alyssa is survived by her parents, Bill and Janel of Felch; a brother, Daniel at home; her paternal grandmother, Kay Stodola of Iron Mountain; her aunts and uncles, Sherry (Phil) Nehls of Hustisford, Wis., Patti (Brian) Cook of Arvada, Colo., Cindy (Mark) Mireski of Waukesha, Wis., Jack (Janet) O'Brion of Norway, Tommy O'Brion of Milwaukee, Sally (Gary) Shivy of Big Rapids, lower Michigan, Vicki (Steve) Skogland of Norway, Cheryl (Dale) Trudell of Negaunee, and Rose (Jeff) Scott of Kingsford; cousins, Em and Shawna Shivy of Big Rapids, Tim Cook and Kelly (Maggie) Cook of Arvada, Ashley Nehls of Hustisford, Erin, Megan, and Katie O'Brion of Norway, Whitney and Codey Bales of Norway, and Jeff Scott of Kingsford; a second cousin, Caleb Cook of Arvada; many friends, including special friends, Amanda Newman of Sagola and Erica VanSlooten of Felch and special teachers, Michelle Gustafson of Felch, and Sam Nylund of Felch.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Jordan, her maternal grandparents, Gayle and Willard Bergen, her paternal grandfather, Leonard Stodola, and a cousin, Jason Scott.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Alyssa's memory.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Eileen Mortensen
IRON MOUNTAIN - Eileen Mortensen, 94, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Amboy, Ill., died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at Maryhill Manor in Niagara, Wis.
She was born on June 3, 1911, in Chicago, daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Faley) Waters. She was a graduate of Alvernia High School in Chicago.
She married
Henry Mortensen on June 24, 1939, in Chicago and he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1991. They lived most of their lives in Amboy and Dixon Ill., where she worked for the county clerk's office.
Eileen has been a resident of Iron Mountain since 1986. She was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy, Ill. She enjoyed writing, playing bridge and other card games, playing golf, and was an avid reader but what she cherished most was her time with family.
She is survived by a son, James (Mary) Mortensen of Apopka, Fla.; a daughter, Mary (Ted J.) Fornetti of Iron Mountain; six grandchildren: Ted (Kristy) Fornetti of Norway, Paul (Angela) Fornetti of Milwaukee, Wis., Kathryn (Adam) Husing of Norway, John Mortensen of Apopka, Fla., Michael (Andrea) Mortensen of Battle Creek, lower Michigan., Jennifer (Cory) Olson of Anguilla, British Commonwealth and three great-grandchildren, Lauren Mortensen, Max and Maria Fornetti.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Arthur Waters.
Visitation will be today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Kingsford.
The Funeral Mass will be at 5 p.m. at the church. Fr. Michael Woempner will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Pall bearers will be Adam Husing, Michael Mortensen, Paul Fornetti, and Ted Fornetti. Burial will be in cemetery Park.
Memorials may be made in the memory of Eileen Waters Mortensen to Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd Street, PO Box 343922, Milwaukee Wi. 53234-3922.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Verna Tosdale
IRON MOUNTAIN - Verna Tosdale, 94, formerly of Iron Mountain, died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at her daughter's home in Manitowoc, Wis.
She was born on June 20, 1911, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Alfred and Albana (LaFountain) Trudell.
She was born and raised in Iron Mountain and had lived in North Dakota for 10 years before moving back to Michigan. Verna also resided in Clintonville, Wis., for 10 years by her son, William and in Manitowoc for three years with her daughter, Kathryn.
Verna graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in teaching. She was a teacher at various schools including Breitung Township Schools. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
She married
Eldon Tosdale in 1936 in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1979.
She is survived by five sons, Richard of Seattle, Robert (Connie) of Boise, Idaho, Jack (Julia) of Salem, Ore., Thomas (Joyce) of Tucson, Ariz., and William of Clintonville, Wis.; one daughter, Kathryn (James) Prowls of Manitowoc, Wis.; one brother, Joseph (Ruth) Trudell of Appleton, Wis.; four sisters, Dorothy Messner of Madison, Wis., Lorraine McWilliams of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Genevieve Nepper of Kingsford, and Joyce Walsh, of Oneida, Wis., 19 grandchildren, Eric Tosdale, Tina (Charles) Pearce, Debbie (Todd) Evenson, David (Kelly) Tosdale, Nancy Tosdale, Tammy Ryan, Ashley (Ken) Johnson, Erica Tosdale, Brooke Tosdale, Troy Tosdale, Michelle (Mark) Ragghianti, Kimberly Tosdale, Teri (John) Hanlon, Bradley (Heather) Tosdale, Brian (Gretchen) Tosdale, Stephanie (Paul) Halverson, Mitchel Prowls, Timothy (Kristen) Prowls, and Tracy (Toni) Prowls; 17 great-grandchildren; two step great- grandchildren; two step great great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Verna was preceded in death by two sisters, Chloe Murray and Edith Trudell and an infant grandson.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at funeral home and at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Monsignor James Kaczmarek will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be cemetery Park.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Walter Bilski
NORWAY - Walter E. Bilski, 78, of Norway, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iron Mountain.
He was born May 10, 1927, in Norway, son of the late Andrew and Victoria Bilski. Walter was a lifelong resident of the area and married
Alyson Branam on Aug. 13, 1949.
He served in the U.S. Army in Japan during World War II. Walter was a member of the American Martyrs Catholic Church, the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50, and the Disabled American Veteras (DAV). He had served as commander of the DAV for several years and was very active. Walter's greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Alyson; two sons, Vincent Bilski of Norway and Mark Bilski of North Carolina; four daughters, Donna (James) Ladick of Ohio, Terese Auck of Iron Mountain, Mary (Kevin) Plasack of Ohio, and Sally (Philip) Johnston of Niagara, Wis.; one sister, Joan Bilski of California; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John Bilski and one sister, Bernice Reynolds.
Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Parish prayers will be recited at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Kingsford Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at the American Martyrs Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial.
Burial will be in the Quinnesec cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Vincent and Mark Bilski, Joshua and Jacob Bilski, Kevin Plasack and Terry Gordon.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
Robert Paquette
KINGSFORD - Robert Donald "Tyke" Paquette, 81, of 521 Mayview Ave., Kingsford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services.
He was born on Oct. 18, 1923, in Kingsford, the son of the late Clifford and Sophie (Erickson) Paquette. He attended Kingsford schools.
Robert fought for his country with the famous "Red Diamond" division, Fifth Infantry under General George S. Patton in the Battle of the Bulge. His division landed in Normandy and smashed a hole in the German Army. The Fifth Infantry was the spearhead of the push across France. He was commended with the Victory Medal, EAME Theater Ribbon with silver star, four overseas service bars and the Good Conduct medal. He served from Feb. 7, 1943, until his honorable discharge on Nov. 17, 1945.
In his departure overseas his father, Clifford, gave him a small prayer book to carry with him. This he wore in his uniform pocket over his heart. Inside was written "Dear Son, this prayer book was carried by me during World War I. It was given to me by my aunt, Sister M. Chrysostrom, who was my dad's sister. Bring it back when you come home. Carry this book and medal with you always. They will protect you. God Bless you son, Dad." On the last page Robert's dad wrote "If this book is found, please return to Clifford Poquette, 513 Mayview Ave., Kingsford, Mich. USA".
He married
the love of his life, Mavis Martin on Aug. 4, 1942, in Iron Mountain. This marriage resulted in 62 years of devotion for each other.
In the fifties in order to provide for his wife and children, Robert worked all day at Bob's Auto Salvage, then after supper did lawn mower repair and mechanic work at Machus' Service Station.
He also ran his own service station on West Breen Ave. He was so kindhearted he often didn't charge his customers and soon went broke. He later retired from Lodal after 20 years of service.
Robert was an excellent mechanic and could make any engine run when others failed. He restored several antique vehicles, built three houses for his family while also working full-time.
After retirement Robert and his wife enjoyed their mini-farm with cows and chickens. He also loved to take Sunday rides in the country looking for cars to restore. He especially enjoyed car shows and auctions.
Robert was a quiet and gentle man with a wonderful sense of humor. He devoted his life to his wife and children.
Robert would always give to others before himself. He taught his children that others need it more and that the others were worse off than them. While on a trip with a friend, his friend had forgotten his insulin at home. Robert gave him his instead of taking it himself. Because of this, he got ill and spent three months in the VA hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mavis; a daughter, Sandra Gustafson of Kingsford and her children, Wendee (Don) Pete of Florence, Wis., Tracy (Mace) Mattison of Amberg, Wis., Scott (Kim) Londree of Iron Mountain, Melissa Londree of Spread Eagle, Wis., Deanna Robertson of Florida, and Holly (James) Gray of Peshtigo, Wis.; a daughter, Linda Chapman of Kingsford and her daughter, Jodi (Gary) Pearson of Aurora, Wis.; a daughter Roberta Roberts of Aurora and her sons, Jesse LaBreton of Kingsford, Joshua Pietrantonio of Aurora and Adam Valeski of Aurora; two sons, Gary (Gina) of Aurora and Richard of Iron Mountain; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.; his sisters, Joyce (Ralph) Tautges of Cedarburg, Wis. and Iulas Codair of California; his brothers, Charles (Barbara) Paquette of Niagara, Wis. and Albert Paquette of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Isabel Paquette of Marinette, Wis. and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Dennis and his wife, Elaine; his brother, Clifford; and his brother-in-law and best friend, William Martin.
Private family services will be held on Saturday with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to11 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. at the Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home. Rev. David Anderson will officiate.
Military rites will be accorded at the funeral home, following the services by the Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
The Tondin-Ross & Freeman Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is assisting the family with arrangements.
Miriam Laitila
IRON MOUNTAIN - Miriam S. Laitila, 86, of 704 S. Hemlock, Iron Mountain died Saturday, July 2, 2005, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford.
She was born Sept. 23, 1918, in Wakefield, daughter of the late Matt and Celia (Rintamaki) Haanpaa.
She married
Clarence Laitila on July 19, 1943, in Ironwood and he preceded her in death in 1972.
Miriam was a longtime member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her son, Donald (Sandie) Laitila of Spread Eagle, Wis.; two grandchildren, Eric M. Laitila of Kingsford, and Amy D. Laitila of Lakeland, Fla.; great- granddaughter, Zoie and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon at the funeral home. Rev. Stephen Cowen will officiate.
Burial will be in Iron Mountain cemetery Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
