• Tuesday-What'sUP August 31 - 03:57 pm

We come to the end of August and with it the end of summer, as fall is quickly approaching. It is our tradition here at Pasty Central, to take this last day of the month and dedicate a sunrise/sunset photo to the memory of those that have gone on before us. This month we remember:

Remembering my grandmother, Irene Normand, who died in August of 1981. Hard to believe it's been that long already. Also remembering her mother, who also died in August some time in the 60's. Remembering my grandfather, Edmund Durocher, who died in August of 1963.

A personal note about two of this month's honored individuals. John Gronewald was a fellow worker at Still Waters, and later at Pasty Central. He was one of the most helpful, hard-working people I have ever known. I will always remember John for the effort and care he took to make life better for the elderly Still Waters residents, especially at the time the Home closed. (Which, by the way, is reopening next month.)

For the many amateur photographers in the U.P. we have noted a name which they will identify with: Jack Horkheimer - known as the 'Star Gazer' - who passed away earlier this month. When we moved to the U.P. with its clear atmosphere, Jack's short, pithy descriptions of lights in the night sky gave us a greater appreciation of God's handiwork.

Our mother, Mary Woon, passed away this month at the age of 82 after stuggling against lymphoma for several years. She loved the UP and the Copper Country and had been traveling up there since before 1960. The highlight of our summers has been spending time at our cottage on Lake Superior near Eagle Harbor. Her last visit to the UP was a year ago. We all knew her time might be very limited, but we didn't guess it would be her last trip up there. Among so many things that make the Keweenaw wonderful, she loved to collect driftwood and small stones for craft projects, many of which she gave away. We miss her very much.

Still Waters reopening next month? Good news, how is this coming about? Think we would all appreciate updated information... Pasty Central involved?

Charlie says:

I should have mentioned that the facility is reopening as GardenView Assisted Living and Memory Care. We will have more information on it in coming days, and you can be sure that Pasty Central will have a part in getting the word out.

To all my beloved ones I miss so dearly and are still so loved...family, friends, horses/ponies and dogs. So many, so sad.

Remembering our parents, Norman and Helen Pooley, Ed and Sophie Kuusisto, our sister in law and friend who left us in July Phyllis Kuusisto, Karen Kuusisto, Aunt Lyle Pooley, Janet Trasti, our good buddy Nitz Kumpula, our niece Bailey Hartmann, our brother in law and friend Wayne Hartmann and our dear sweet little girl Annie Kuusisto. We love and miss you all so much.

Please Remember The Servicemen And Women who have Died This Month.Jason Holbrook 28,Kyle R Warren,28,Michael L stansbery 21,Kyle B Stout 25,Jared N Van Aalst 34,Kevin M Cornelius 20,Vinsent E gammone 19, Andrew C Nicol 23,Bradley D rappuhn 24,Faith R Hinkley 23,Christopher N Karch 23,Jose L Saenz 3ed 23,John E Andrade 19,Paul O Cuzzupe 23,Kristopher D Greer 25,Michaeel A Bock 26, Jamal M Rhett 24,Benjamen G Chisholm 24,Charles M High 4th 21,Derek J Farley 24,Kevin E Oratowski 23,Edger N Roberts 39,Martin A Lugo 24,Collin Thomas 33,Cody S Childers 19,Christopher S Wright 23,Nathaniel J Schultz 19,Alexis V Maldonado 20,Robert J Newton 21,Ronald A Rodriguez 26,Steveb J DeLuzio 25,Tristan H Southworth 21,Pedro A Millet Meletkhe 20,Jason D Calo 23,Justin B Shoecraft 28,James M Swink 20,Daniel L Fedder 34,Floyd E.C. Holly 36,Ellery R Wallace 33,Bryn T Raver 20,Chad D Coleman 20, Adam J Nonak 20,Janes C Robinson 27,James R Ide 32.Killed 5657,Wounded 39570.

I got a phone call a few days ago that a very special person, I use to work with downstate, passed away. She had a stroke a couple months ago and never recovered from it. She was a very special person to me, not just as a co-worker, but also a friend.

A dear and treasured friend, Irene (Rana) Geissler Suter of Bushnell, Il. was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 4th.......born and raised in Copper City and graduated from Calumet High School in 1953. Will be greatly missed by family and friends but we know she's at peace because of her strong faith and devotion to her Savior. She'll live in our hearts forever!

A very special man, Ronn Serba, died in an accident earlier this month. He and his wife Billie own a B&B just north of Harbor Springs in the Lower P. He was an interior designer in search of perfection in all he did. At his funeral, Fr Joe said Ronn always pushed a little beyond what most people would settle for. He had an unbounded generousity for his church, Holy Childhood of Jesus. We all miss him very much and will miss him even more as the months go by.

My nephew Matthew Ian Brunk who died 9 years past August 2001. We miss you and your Papa, Mattie. Forever in our hearts, your Auntie Bee

Yesterday we buried our son-in-law Ray Green. Gone too soon but many friends said farewell along with his especially large family. His beloved black Allis Chalmers followed him all thru the services, his "Blacksheep '49". A good ol' country boy will be missed.

My daughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth, who was born still in July. We'll see you soon, Katie-bug.

I would like to remember my mother, Dorothy Erickson; she died on July 8th of this year. She would have celebrated her 87th birthday on August 4th. Mom was born in Duluth, MN, but moved with her Yooper parents to Iron Mountain as a very young child. What I remember most about her is that she taught her children and grandchildren to always touch people in a very positive way. She did this by always opening her home to everyone, especially all the neighborhood children, who would come to play, kick the can or other various childhood games in our yard. She is greatly missed by her family, and her many friends. My only hope is that her legacy of life continues through me, my sons and grandsons.

My Son, Glenn Kijak, who passed in 1998, at the age of 15, at High Rock Bay. I Love You Glenn, and Miss You Very Much http://gallery.pasty.com/displayimage.php?album=3162&pos=21

MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE, BERNEICE WHO WENT TO BE WITH HER LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ONE YEAR AGO THIS MONTH

So many moving tributes today ~ from children to teenagers to older folks.

May our Lord bless all who mourn their loss. And may you know the joy of the great reunion one day with your friends & loved ones at the feet of our Lord.

Rememboring my dad, Art Puttonen, who died on this day in 1979.

Remembering my dad, Toivo Dahlbacka, who passed away in August 2002.

Remembering my Uncle Reynold Burbank who passed away last month in Indiana. I never got to post it last month. He was born in the UP & came here to visit the Chassell,Dollar Bay & Hubbell region very summer.He was a loving husband, father & grandfather. He'll be definitely be missed but now they have reassurance that he is reunited with his loving wife Alice(Ewen) Burbank.

Remembering the four drowning victims from the Picnic Rocks in Marquette. It's been six this summer. Even with warnings, a memorial, signs of danger posted, meetings to find ways to prevent these drownings people still feel they have to challenge swimming to the rocks from shore. It's so sad to see this happen every summer.

It was four victims this past month & six for the summer.

In memoriam to "Whit" Whitworth, who died Aug. 19, and whose hobbies are collecting old road maps + old license plates (hopefully, his family will keep his website online).
http://www.whitworthfamily.org/index1.htm
http://www.whitworthfamily.org/michofficials.htm

In memory of Dr. Richard Imm, who died in an auto accident on
August 1, 2010. He was a gentle soul with a big heart. God's
Peace to his family.

In memory of my Daughter-in-law's Mother, Carmen Alaniz.

Brad Becker of Michigamme.

Thank You Mr. Sands....you've never let us down...

I've a quote here...don't know where I picked it up, but it says:

"The Grandest Act in Life is Death. Since it gives Birth to a Higher, Nobler, and Purer State of Existence".

Remembering those who've passed on whose birthdays were in August >>
My Grandmother Mary L. of Woodside, My Uncle Bill Landers, My stepdad Jack Diener of Grayling to name just a few.

Remembering my dad, John Ravasz. He would have been 87 on Aug 8.

To my brother brian oinas its been 35 years since you passed away in that useless car wreck and not a day goes by we dont miss you.