• Saturday-What'sUP June 30 - 03:04 pm

It's time again to pause from our daily adventure through the U.P. and honor those friends and loved ones that have passed on before us. This month we remember:

Ernest Hill Monroe, June 27, 2007
Laurel Risch, May 2007

I would like to honor my mother who died the 8th of this month...I'll miss her always but at least she is with Dad, who she never got over losing 22 years ago. I was lucky to have two such wonderful parents...they gave me the best childhood imaginable.

I would like to take this time to honor my brother, Mike, who was killed by a hit and run driver in Milwaukee on June 8th, while returning to work from a break on his motor scooter. He was hit from behind, and the driver kept going. There are quite a few leads in the case, so it is a matter of time before the person responsible is brought to justice. I want you to know, Mike, that I miss you so much, and still can't believe you are gone. I love you Brother!!

For my dear, caring, and loving sister. Michelle Tregembo Wilson. She will be missed by everyone she touched. I love you Michelle.

Please Remember The Servicemen And Women Who Have Died This Month.Kile G West 23,Anthony D Ewing 22,Zachary D Baker 24,James E Summers 3ed. 21,Alexandre A Alexeev 23,Chadrick O domino 23,Bacilio E Cuellar 24,James E Lundin 20,Joshua M Moore 20,Matthew E Baylis 20,Matthew A Bean 22,Richard V Correa 25,Joseph M weiglein 31,Robert A liggett 23,Jonathan A markham 22,William J Crouch 21,Doonewey White 26,Romel Catalan 21,Michael A Robinson 42,Bruce E homer 43,Christopher A allgaier 33,joshua R Rodgers 29,Charlie L Bagwell 28,Jesse A blamires 25,Brandon E Hadaway 25,Travis W Atkins 25,Charles R browning 31,Joshua D Bromn 26,Jeremiah D Costello 22,Keith V nepsa 21,Ryan A Balmer 33,Matthew J Kuglies 25,Greg P Gagarin 38,James C Akin 23,Tyler J kritz 21,Robert A Surber 24,Caleb P Christopher 23,Andrews J Higgins 28,Joshua D Brown 26,Shawn E Dressler 22,Jacob M Lowell 22,Greg L Sutton 38,William N Newman 23,Timothy R Vimoto 19,Matthew Soper 25,Kimel L Watt 21,Justin A Verdeja 20,Shawn D Gajdos 25,Juan F Campos 27,Timothy B Cole jr. 28,Eric M Barnes 20,Charles E Wyckoff jr. 28,Brian M Long 32,Scott A Miller 20,Cory M Endlich 23,Dariek E Dehn 32,LLythaniele Fender 21,Meresebang Ngiraked 21,Adam G Herold 23,Cameron K Payne 22,William C Johnson 22,Jonny R Strong 21,Damon L LaGrand 27,Glade E felix 52,Josiah W Hollopeter 27,Casey S Carriker 20,Arthur L Lilley 35,Kevin H Sonnenberg 42,Michael A bechert 24,Dustin R Brisky 26,MIchael P Pittman 34,Danny R Soto 24,Zachary A Grass 34,Roy P Lewsader jr. 36,Frank B Walkup 4th. 23,Joshua E Steele 26,Christopher D Henderson 35,John M Hennen 26,David A Wilkey jr. 22,Richard K Parker 26,Darryl W Linder 23,Derek T Roberts 24,Val J Borm 21,Farid Elazzouzi,Eric L snell 35,Larry Parks jr. 21,William A Zapfe 35,Joshua S Modgling 22,Dustin J Perrott 23,Shawn P Martin 30,Stephen J Wilson ,Raymond N Spencer jr. 23,Jacob T Tracy 20,Karen N Clifton 22,Jason D Nathan 22,Alphonso J Montenegro 2nd. 22,Ryan M Wood 22,Daniel J Agami 25,Anthony D Hebert 19,Thomas R Leemhuis 23,Joseph P Kenny 20,Sid W Brookshire 36,Darren P Hubbell 38,Joe G Charfauros jr. 33,David J bentz 3ed. 20,Jerimiah J Veitch 21,Carter A Gamble jr. 31.Chris Davis 35,Shane M Stinson 23,Daniel P Riordan 24,Joel A House 22,Jimy M Malone 23,Derek A Calhoun 23,Dominic N Rodriguez 23,William E Brown 25,Eric C Palmer 21,Michael J Montpetit 31,Henry G Byrd 3ed.20,Andre Craig jr.24,Derek C Dixon 20,Trista L Moretti 27,Darrell C Lewis 31,Joel A dahl 21,Nathan L Winder 32,Frank M Sandoval 27,Daniel A Newsome 27.Killed 3981,Wounded 27692.

A decade has passed already since my father passed away 6/7/97. Doesn't seem that long at all.

i would like to honor my dad, lauren perkola, who passed away 2 days before fathers day. i've always said that my father brought me into this world, but my dad raised me! sure do miss you perk!

Oh my, what a beautiful picture for the memorial page. I can't think of anybody today, so I'll just say to remember everybody who is put on this page today.

Orval Korpela was a kind, compassionate person.
He always had a smile, a few kind words of encouragement when you needed them and the time to listen to you (and a loaf of home made bread).

He will be truly missed by those who knew him as will his recently departed wife, Nancy. I'm sure they are together again --- perhaps preparing an estate sale in Heaven!

30 years since my Dad died on duty. Sgt. Joe Riesterer, Roseville Fire Dept. Seems like yesterday...

I would like to thank W.Sands for posting the names of the servicemen our country has lost each month.It always brings pain to my heart but it is right for us to be aware and to read each and every name.They should not be forgotten or just statistics. They are loved ones.Thank you Mr. Sands for your reminder.

I would also like to pay tribute to Michelle Tregembo Wilson. She
was a wonderful person, and the editor of "The Beacon," which is
the publication for the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers
Association. Don and I have known her since the early 1980s when
GLLKA first got started. She and her husband Greg had a summer
home up in Bumbletown.

Michelle will be sorely missed by many!

Karen L. Lavvorn from Birmingham Al. pasted away last Saturday at the Detroit Tigers/Atlanta Braves game, she loved the Braves, she leaves behind a young daughter named Kendall, Please remember her in your thoughts and prayers.

I would like to remember my mom, Norma Wiegand. She
introduced all 14 of her children to the beauty of Lake Superior and
the UP. She died on February 16 of this year and is sadly missed.
I have taken all my children to the places she took us so they can
also enjoy and appreciate this unique place.

Remembering our parents, Norman and Helen Pooley, Ed and Sophie Kuusisto, our niece Karen Kuusisto, cousin Janet Trasti, Aunt Lyle Pooley and our dear brother in law and friend Wayne Hartmann. We love and miss you all so much and you are always in our hearts.

In memory of my mother who passed away 17 june 2002, Mother you have left but you will never be forgotten. your first son Leonard

I'm remembering today Grace Camille Brown who died ten years ago this month. Ten years and I miss you still. I can still hear your voice when you'd phone. You'd say, "Hey Karen! This is your old buddy Grace." Gone way too soon at just 43 years of age.
If anyone knows Marc and Romana, please ask them to contact me. Tell them Marcia has my number.

In memory of Isabelle Hagen who died this month. A great and talented lady.
Does anyone remember seeing her perform in the local production of "On Golden Pond" in the mid-80's? She was Ethel Thayer opposite the late Edwin (E. T.) Williams' Norman Thayer.

In Memory of my mom & dad, John & Betty Ravasz.

In memory of my mother, Bernadine Smith (Plautz) of Calumet, who passed from this earth June 25, 1987.I know she's watching over us from her favorite spot on Bete Gris, as I feel her presence always!

To my Brother Michael C. Brunk. December 25, 2005. With your untimley death I learned "you can not Judge a Tree by One season."
"There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn to not judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.
The second son said no - it was covered with green buds and full of promise.
The third son disagreed, he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.
The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but one season in the tree's life.
He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are - and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life - can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.
If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.
Don't judge a life by one difficult season. Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest."
I miss you everyday.

In memory of my Dad, Edwin Erkkila, who died on May 31st of this year. He spent much of his life on Lake Superior as a Commercial Fisherman.
He knew the lake and could predict the weather way before a cold front or storm rolled in. He took with him the knowledge of the lake and where to catch Lake Trout. Also, he was an avid blueberry picker and had several "secret" patches! Love you, Dad! Bonnie

Remembering my dear grandfather Emil Laplander of Woodside/Dollar Bay. He left us one day in June 1970. Born in Oulu Finland in the late 1880s, came to America as a young lad to find work and pursue the American dream. Married Mary Olson. They had 14 children, 5 are still with us.
Bless them all!

Remembering my Dad, who died 6/26/59 at the age of 47. I was 11 and know there was so much more he had to share with me.

So sorry to hear of Mrs Hagen's passing .....she was a truly neat lady.

I am also saddened by Mr Sarazin's death. I met him when I cared for his brother Francis. Mr Sarazin was always kind and had something funny to tell me when I came. I am sure he will be missed by his family and friends.

And Mr Sands....I too thank you for listing the names of our brave young men who have died in service. It always brings tears to my eyes to see how many young men have paid with their life. My grandson and 3 of his friends have just recieved their orders.....Bagdad, a 15 month tour....sooooo long to not be able to see him. I pray I never have to read his name here at the end of any month .........

God Bless all........

In memorance of Evonne Lancour who passed away on friday 29 June 07 to join her husband. May God greet you with open arms

In memory of Arvid Johnson a great father and wonderful person. I want to remember my husband Ralph who passed away 39 years ago on June lst. Also my mom and dad, Irving and Florida Dulong. Miss you all so much. Thank you for the names of the the servicemen and women that have died so that we can be free. God Bless and know that they are all in my daily prayers.

Just remembering our Dad and Mom who left a long time ago. Robert A Holster - Oct 22, 1997. Ellen (Holster) Chopp - Oct 7, 1973. Ken, Bob and Karen

I remember my Father In-Law, Roland Oberg, on this day.

Michelle Tregembo Wilson even 800 miles away she could touch you with her kindness and caring.always ready with a kind word or to help a person out.I will miss her.
She loved the U.P.and the lighthouses and whenever see one I will think of her.
Robin

Walter, thank you for remembering all of those who have died in June in the service of our counrty. Every month I read the list and say a prayer for the families left behind. This month one of those names has a face and family I know. Ryan Balmer, was from Mishawaka, IN and graduated from the school where I work. He will be remembered as a good person and a hero at MHS.

For all the service members who made the ultimate sacrafice.

In memory of my grandfathers, Tapio and Mala. Also in memory of family friend Ray Wiig and cousin Lee Sjoholm.

Raymond Fagan Jr

A Loving father and all around great guy.

GBNF