• Friday-What'sUP October 1 - 08:06 pm

Our tradition here at Pasty Central is to reserve the last day of each month to mention those that have gone on before us. This last day of September we remember:

Dexter James
Jason Bickers
T. Shoop
Mickey Lee
Sam Kinnunen

Loved and missed

Remembering loved ones who died because of cigarettes: grandpa Charles Rutila, mother and father in law Mildred and Robert Hickcox, uncle in law Bud Welsh, dear aunt Helen Huhta Leveque, cousin (tragically her son, lost at an early age to smoking-related lung cancer, in spite of watching the loss of his mother) Larry Leveque, cousin Dennis Niemi, friend Paul Bennett.

I worry about two very close loved ones who smoke cigarettes, are adicted, are in denial about the consequences.

Please remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrafice for our country.Dennis P Hay 32,Charles R Rubado 23,Gregory J Fester 41,Monta S Ruth 26,Jason E Ames 21,Lowell T Miller 2nd. 35,Derek S Hines 25,Lonnie J Parson 39,George R Draughn Jr. 29,Robert L Hollar Jr.35,Ryan J Nass 21,Luke C Williams 35,Matthew C Bohling 22,Robert N Martens 20,Jude R Jonaus 27,Franklin R Vilorio 26,Jeffrey A Williams 20,Christopher L Everett 23,Jeremy M Campbell 21,Kurtis D.K.Arcala 21,Shane C Swanberg 24,Alfredo B Silva 35,Alan N Gifford 39,David H Ford 4th.20,Regilio E Nelom 45,Matthew L Deckard 29,William L Evens 22,Mark H Dooley 27,Michael Egan 36,William V Fernandez 37,Lawrence E Morrison 45,Williams A Allers 3ed. 28,Pierre A Raymond 28,Travis M Arndt 23,Scott P McLaughlin 29,Kevin M Jones 21,Brian E Dunlap 34,Daniel R Scheile 37,Paul C Neubauer 40,John M Flynn 36,Adrian B Stump 22,Tane T Baum 30,Kenneth G Ross 24,Patrick D Stewart 35,Steven A Valdez 20,Andrew P Wallace 25,MichaelJ Wendling 20,Andrew J Derrick 25,Mike T Sonoda jr. 34,Howard P Allen 31,Elijah M Ortega 19,Shawn A Graham 34,Robert D Macrum 22,Robert F White 34,TUlsa T Tuliau 33,Casey E Howe 32,Jason A Benford 30,Steve Morin jr.34,Elizabeth N Jacobson 21.1932 K.I.A.,14755 Wounded.

And my dear mother Arlene Callahan

Shirley Stenson, Kenneth's spouse.

In memory of my grandfathers Tapio and Mala, and family friend Ray Wiig.

Judge Rhenquist. A true Christian leader who understood the purpose of his job.

In Memory of Loretta Garnell...

Even as the sun goes down
to end the light of day,
it’s rising on a new horizon
somewhere far away...

And though our world seems darker
for the loss of one we miss,
our loved ones life is dawning
in a brighter world than this...

To those gone, but not forgotten . . . we'll see you on the other side.

In memory of Jim Carson, a loved father who died on this date at 12:19 PM in 1998. Dad smoked for 60 of his 73 years, and finally even his 'good genes' couldn't save him from the consequences. Dad loved Copper Harbor and took Mom there for their 35th anniversary to see the color change. This October we kids and a few grandkids are taking her back again.

Yes, smoking is such a tragic habit. I can remember my grandfather asking me if I saw the sign between Hancock and Calumet, "You are now breathing the purest most vitalitizing air on earth", while he had a cigarette in his hand. And yes, smoking finally claimed his life in 1983.

Interesting thread developing. Lost my Mother in 1986 to smoking. Lost her father to emphysema years before - a pipe smoker. My Dad quit at 52 and lived to 89.
It is hard to stay passive when I witness young people smoking.

Also, sadly Craig Albrecht passed at the youthful age of 44 this month. He was a member of the St. Ignatius Loyola Church and the leader of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a beloved member of the excellent Houghton High School class of 1980.

Jeanne Spade
Sept 14, 1999

Last night around 10pm (pacific time) Bill Penprase went home to be with the Lord. He was a dear family friend and loved by so many in the Copper Country. I considered him my official UP historian. Our best to his children and grandchildren. Sally, CO

In memory of my husband's Dad, Reino A. Kinnunen, who died 6 years ago...greatly missed. Hi to Mom, Linda Kinnunen, a new resident of Still Waters as of yesterday. finnguy & finngal, Pensacola, Fl

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

So sorry to hear about Bill P. I often wondered how he was doing as I enjoyed his informative posts on this site.

Remembering my Mom Bernadine Spellich who left us 27 yrs ago on this date. We all miss you Mom!
It was 5 mo yesterday that my husband,Hal passed away. We sure miss him alot. It is especially difficult to not have him here to share things with.

Fran, I'm sorry you lost your husband. Think of the times you will share with him when you join him in Heaven! There will be lots of catching up to do. God bless you, and all who are missing people close to them.

In memory of Mike Plucinski who passed away on Sept.29th after a battle with lung cancer. Mike was our camping chairman at the Detroit Sportsmen Congress for three or four years. He gave up that position to run for office on the Board of Directors. But our camping meetings were never that same after he left. And will miss seeing him ride around on his golf cart and chatting with fellow campers.

Remebering my husband's Dad who passed away Sept. 12, 1960. He has been missed by his family for 45 years. Oh, yes he died from smoking.

What a beautiful way to say goodbye to our friend Larry Kaipio. We Miss you Larry, Love David and Cindy. The picture looks like Boston Pond, Larry's favorite place.

Remembering all those who so tragically lost their lives this month in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Our hearts go out to their loved ones.

Thanks Therese,you are so kind. We know that he is with all of our families that went on before him and that one day we will join them. Fran

Therese and Fran--

Amen to that!

A little late, but I'd like to add Ervin Martin of Chassell, who passed away this month of lung cancer. He, too, was a longtime smoker. His wife, Pat, kept the Daily Mining Gazette editorial staff in line for a lot of years. She's in failing health now, too, and living with her son and his wife near Milwaukee. Erv was a gruff guy with a heart of gold who never let Pat drive in bad weather. He was well-known to area bowlers as quite an ace. He'll be missed.

I was a little late in my comments about the death of Bill Penprase, but they can be read under What's U.P. on Sunday, Oct 2.

Risto Vuorinen, 1939-2005. RIP

In memory of my beloved Pop, Steven Krastes, who passed away three years ago on October 25th after battling lung cancer. He loved the UP and taught me to do the same. We crossed the Mighty Mac every year to get to God's country and now I know he's there forever. Rest in Peace, Pop.
Love, Judith Ann