• Monday-What'sUP August 31 - 04:53 pm

As August draws to a close, nearing the end of summer, we take up our end of the month tradition of reflecting upon those that have recently left this world. This month we bring to mind:

Auntie Ellen Lampi...Godspeed!

Cleo.

Remembering my grandmother, Irene Normand, and my grandfather, Ed Durocher. They both died in August, my grandmother in 1981 and my grandfather in 1963.

Also remembering Syvia Curtin who was my neighbor while I was growing up.

Please remember the servicemen and women who have died in the service of our country this month.Gregory A Posey 22,Jonathan F Stroud 20,Johnny R Polk 39,Alexander J Miller 21,Jonathan M Walls 27,Richard K Jones 21,Patrick S Fitgibbon 19,Ronald G Luce Jr. 27,Alejandro Granado 42,Severin W Summers 3ed 43,Keiffer P Wilhelm 19,Anthony C Garcia 21,James D Argentine 22,Travis T Babine 20,Christian A Guzman Rivera 21,Jay M Hoskins 24,Matthew C Freeman 29,Tara J Smith 33,Matthew K.S.Swanson 20,Jerry R Evans Jr.23,Dennis J Burrow 23,Richard A Walters Jr.41,Patrick W Schimmel 21,Javier Olvera 20,Bruce E Ferrell 21,John Tinsley 28,William J cahir 40,Joshua M Bernard 21,Nicholas R Roush 22,Williamm B Woods Jr.31,Leopold F Damas 26,Adam F Benjamin 34,Matthew D Hastings 23,Paul E Dumont Jr.23Clayton P Bowen 29,Morris L Walker 23,William Z Vanosdol 23,BrianM Wolverton 21,Jose S.N.Crisostomo 59,Justin R Pellerin 21,Matthew L Ingram 25,Troy O Tom 21,Jonathan C Yanney 20,Andrew T Lobosco 29,Joseph D Fortin 22,Darby T Morin 25,Donald J Hogan 20,John L Hallett 3ed.30,Cory J Jenkins 30,Ronald W Sawyer 38,Dennis M Williams 24,Matthew E Wildes ,Kurt R Curtiss 27,Earl D Werner 38,Taylor D Marks. Killed 5137,Wounded 35205.

Remembering my Son Glenn Kijak, 15, who passed away on Aug. 14th 1998. Not one day goes by without thinking him. I miss you and love you honey

In memory of my cousin, Gary Swanbeck, Ironwood, who passed away August 18. May he be enjoying the flowers in God's gardens.

Thank you for adding Brita's name. SUCH SADNESS!

Remembering our parents Norman and Helen Pooley, Ed and Sophie Kuusisto, Karen Kuusisto, Lyle Pooley,
Janet Trasti, our dear sweet Annie, our good buddy Nitz Kumpula and our brother in law and friend Wayne Hartmann. We love and miss you all so much.

Remembering my grandmother Nedra Ruth McEowen who passed away on August 9. As I'm sure it is with many of us, the pain is still raw.

Yes, Thank you for adding Britta's name to the roll call. I am so sad I can barely face the day. But to quote a line from 'Hello, Dolly' 'Dying is what makes the day worth living for.'

Lori Hautala Barclay...only 48yrs young...a beautiful singer.

Karen

MISSING MY WIFE,BERNEICE NICHOLAS WHO WENT HOME TO BE WITH HER LORD ON THE 10th OF THIS MONTH 09. WE WOULD HAVE BEEN MARRIED 55 YEARS IN OCTOBER.

Jim N.- My condolences on the passing of Berneice!

Remembering Ben and Laurel

Remembering Laurel

Remembering Buford and Pauline Pusser. Pauline died Aug. 12, 1967, and Buford died Aug. 21, 1974.

Remembering my mom, Senia Lahti, who passed away on the 9th of August, 3 years ago.

Thomas Baird...I was just wondering what your association was with Buford and Pauline Pusser. I remember the movie, "Walking Tall" that was based on his life. It was one of my favorites.

remembering Butch Laitanen, a special friend, who passed away 29 years ago. so many fond memories of him.

Hi, Alex.

I first visited McNairy County, Tennessee in 1975 during Spring break, including some of the places where the filming was done. I returned there in 2006, by which time Buford's home was made into a museum, and have talked, via telephone, to their daughter Dwana a few times. The 1st time was in '06, and was going to meet her at the museum, but her multiple sclerosis was acting up and couldn't get out and about. The 2nd and 3rd time was last November, when I called and thanked her when a copy of her autobiography, "Walking On," that I ordered, arrived in the mail. My wife and I had gotten home from the MSU/Purdue football game, and when I told her that, because I called her in the evening, she asked who won, and when I told her MSU, she was gleeful. It turned out that her stepson-in-law, Randall, lived in the Lansing area for a time and he's apparently still a Spartan fan. The 3rd time she wanted me to call her to let her know what I thought of the book, and I left a message on her answering machine, and she called me back. She is a sweet Southern lady.

In memory of Lila Armbruster 9/16/2006 to 8/21/2009

Jackie

Remembering our oldest son,Jim Wade. He died this year on the 8th day of August. He was a talented blacksmith.He left a legacy of impressive work in churches and homes in Louisiana,Texas and the midwest.He will be greatly missed by his wife and family,his brothers and sisters and his Mom and Dad.We love you,Jim.

Remembering two very dear friends Sodonia Krege (8-13-1984) and Sue Artusi(8-24-2006). I miss the good times I had with both of them.

In Memory of our grandfather Ed Gauthier who passed
away on August 12, 1998.
Mike, Jim, Charlie Dorvinen

Remembering my mom, Jeanne, who would have been 80 on Aug 7th this year... she went home on Sept 14, 1999, 1 month after her 70th birthday.
I can't believe it's been 10 years already.
Miss you mom, wish you could have met Antje & Daniel.

Dodge, my Husky, had to be put down today.

Sorry about your dog, Dodge. That is difficult to have to put a dog to sleep, because I had to put my boxer Matty to sleep 2 years ago:
http://www.boxerrescueontario.com/rainbow/matty.cfm

In Memory of my cousin Howard Johnson... rest in peace. He came to visit me at the Omega House while my father was there, with the hugest ice cream sundae. He always had a smile and a hug!

In memory of my best friend, Willis P. Tarpley, who passed away from cancer this past month. He was my buddy at NMU and always a friend thereafter, joking about Monty Python, a great set of broadcaster pipes and a rock-solid friend. You'll be missed, Tarp.

In memory of my grandfathers, Mala and Tapio. Also in memory of Ray Wiig, Lee Sjoholm, Gina Maki, Bob Maki, Beth Forslund, and Brynn Pieschel.