• Halloween-What'sUP November 1 - 05:12 am

Day after day we share beautiful photos from the U.P., but the last day of each month is set aside to take a moment and remember loved ones and friends that have recently passed away.

Rosa Parks, remembered with honor today in our nation's Capitol.

My father, George Csmarich. His birthday was yesterday, October 30. We love and miss you, Dad.

In memory of Erick Tanskanen , who died far too young.

Remembering Erick Tanskanen, born July 31, 1961, left this plane
on October 13, 2005. A real "Keweenaw Boy".

I, like RD, also honor Rosa Parks. She was an "ordinary" person who with great courage caused extraordinary results. As time moves on, it is too easy to take our current freedoms for granted, and this peace-loving woman who stood up (or rather sat down!) for the rights of all people should never be forgotten.

Wonderful picture today, Roger, very perfect for Oct. 31.

It means a great deal to us because this is the day we finalized the sale of our parents' home. Another Keweenaw connection weakened, but our Keweenaw connections can never be broken!

The lovely light in the picture reflects our joy that the home passed to our relative, a pasty poster, Chuck from Clarkston!

Maija,

Amen to that!

Also Orland Reynolds, Ph.D, professor of biology at NMU from 1968 until his retirement in 1989, who died in Marquette on October 21st.

Please remember the servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrafice for our country this month. Daniel L Arnold 27,George A Pugliese 39,Eric W Slebodnik 21,Lee A Wiegand 20,Oliver J Brown 19,James J Stoddard Jr. 29,John G Doles 29,John R Stalvey 22,Marshall A Westbrook 43,Sean B Berry 26,ANdrew D Bedard 19, Jens E Schelbert 31,Bryan W Large 31,Jacob T Vanderbosch 21,Roberto C Baez 19,Jeremiah W Robinson 20,Patrick B Kinney 20,Shayne M Cabino 19,Daniel M McVicker 20,Nicholas O Cherava 21,Jason L Frye 19,Carl L Raines 2nd. 20,Moses E Armstead 44,Benny S Franklin 19,Gary R Harper jr.29,Jerry L Bonifacio jr. 28,Leon G James 2nd. 46,Jeremy M Hodge 20,Matthew A Kimmell 30,Sergio H Escobar 18,Brandon K Sneed 33,Leon M Johnson 28,Troy S Ezernack 39,James T Grijalva 26,Kenneth E Hunt jr. Donald D Furman 30,Lorenzo Ponce Ruiz 26,Robert W Tucker 20,Scott J Mullen 22,Brian R Conner 36,Samuel M boswell 20,Benard L Ceo 22,Joseph Cruz 22,Mark P Adams 24,Chad R Hildebrandt 22,Christopher M Poston 20,Daniel Scott R Bubb 19, Fabricio Moreno 26,Paul J Pillen 28,Lucas A Frantz 22, Daniel D Bartels 22,Norman W Anderson 3ed. 21,Tommy I Folks jr. 31,Kendall K Frederick 21,Arther A Mora jr. 23,Russell H Nahvi 24,Jose E Rosario 20,Richard T Pummill 27,Andrew D Russoli 21,Steven W Szwydek 20,Dennis P Merck 38,Kenneth J Butler 19,Seamus M Davey 25,George T Alexander 34,Jacob D Dones 21,Vincent ESummers 38,Thomas H Byrd 21,Jeffrey W Corban 30,Richard A Hardy 24,Timothy D Watkins 24,Christopher W Thompson 25,Jonathan R Spears 21,Benny G Cockerham 3ed. 21,TYler B Swisher 35,Benjamin D Hoeffner 21,Micharl T Robertson 28,Daniel R Lightner jr. 28,James Witkowski 32,Michael J Mackinnon 30,Thomas A Acevedo-Aponte 51,Even S Parker 25,Christopher T Monroe 19,Robert F Eckfield jr. 23,Jared J Kremm 24,William Wood 44,Michael P Hodshire 25,Lewis J Gentry 48, Debra A Banaszak 35,.

In loving memory of Aune Harkonen. She was a wonderful woman. She will missed by many.

My thoughts are with John, Bill, Hiro, Rich, Mitch, Sadie, Brie, Chelsey

This month the bodies of 2nd lt.Augustus J Allen ,Ssgt.James D Cartwright and Cpl.Paul R Stubbs were returned to there families for burial.All were members of an Army Air Corps plane that was lost in Panama on June 8 1941.

Thank you for listing my mom,Betty Boorman. She was too young but left peacefully.

In loving memory of my mother,Betty Beaudoin(63yrs old) who passed away 15 years ago on October 28,1990. Also my father, Ransom Cundy(53 yrs old) who lost his life on the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10,1975. Wish both of you were here to share the love of your family that has grown through the years. The grandchildren & great-grandchildren. I love you. REST IN PEACE MOM & DAD

Our neighbor across the street reported that her nephew was killed in the line of duty, a few weeks ago. We did not know him, however, we remember him in this memorial today.

Missing Grandma Mary. Today was her birthday!

In memory of my friend's brother, Salvator Ramirez "Kito". Passed on Wednesday, October 19th. He was way too young to leave this world, but I know he is finally at peace. Wishing comfort to his family.

Remembering my sweet baby sister who I never got to know.

Deb, I met your dad and I know your mother Bonnie, she is a good person herself. I live in Ontonagon myself. Great people!

In memory of my grandma, Anna Hornyak, who passed away on October 14th at age 91.

The crew of the Stmr. Edmund Fitzgerald, lost on Nov 10, 1975.

Ernest M. McSorley, 63, Captain
Michael E. Armagost, 37, 3rd Mate
Fred J. Beetcher, 56, Porter
Thomas D. Bentsen, 23, Oiler
Edward F. Bindon, 47, 1st Asst. Engineer
Thomas D. Borgeson, 41, Maintenance Man
Oliver J. Champeau, 41, 1st Asst. Engineer
Nolan S. Church, 55, Porter
Ransom E. Cundy, 53, Watchman
Thomas E. Edwards, 50, 2nd Asst. Engineer
Russell G. Haskell, 40, 2nd Asst. Engineer
George J. Holl, 60, Chief Engineer
Bruce L. Hudson, 22, Deckhand
Allen G. Kalmon, 43, 2nd cook
Gorden Maclellan, 30, Wiper
Joseph Mazes, 59, Special Maint. Man
John H. McCarthy, 62, 1st Mate
Eugene O'Brien, 50, Wheelsman
Karl A. Peckol, 20, Watchman
John J. Poviach, 59, Wheelsman
James A. Pratt, 44, 2nd Mate
Robert C. Rafferty, 62, Steward
Paul M. Rippa, 22, Deckhand
John D. Simmons, 63, Wheelsman
William J. Spengler, 59, Watchman
Mark A. Thomas, 21, Deckhand
Ralph G. Walton, 58, Oiler
David E. Weiss, 22, Cadet
Blaine H. Wilhelm, 52, Oiler

My sister, Danna Lou Rende (nee Skaggs) who died Nov. 16, 2000, in Eufalla, AL in a car accident. Has it really been 5 years? Still seems like yesterday.

Liz,I am sorry to hear of your Mom's death but I am glad she went peacefully. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

In loving memory of my dear mother, Barbara Jeanne Kivela Coon, who passed away October 13, 2001. She was born in Houghton and graduated in the Class of 1940.

Also remembering Mrs. Helen Hurley who was her Sunday School teacher up through the grades. She was a dear woman and her birthday was October 31st.

You are both missed!

Thank God for the wonderful memories of our dear friends and family. I am especially greived at the list of military losses......It take s me back to Vietnam.....a useless loss of young lives. My heart goes out especially to the mothers........I cannot even imagine how they must feel. Life is such a gift....no one should have theirs taken by others......

God's Blessings on all these grieving familes and friends.........

In Loving Memory of ALICE SCHOONOVER.

Always remember the men and women of our military and the sacrafices they and their families make. Freedom isn't free.

I send my thoughts and prayers to all of those who lost a loved one.
Miss you dad and my dear freind Lynn.

I memory of Erik Tanskananen. I remeber the road hockey games in winter the summer baseball games and the all around fun we had growing up in Ahmeek. Backy (Mike Simila) and Eric gone but not forgotten, part of the keweenaw boys in life and death. Rest in peace brothers.

We remember Helen Davis, a loving Christian woman who died after a long painful illness. If we could earn our way to Heaven she would be one who made it under her own power. God bless her family who is missing her terribly.

Remembering our loved ones who have passed on. Norman and Helen Pooley, Lyle Pooley, Wayne Hartmann, Ed and Sophie Kuusisto, Karen Kuusisto and Janet Trasti. You will always be in our hearts and you are all missed so much.

Cousin Donald Schmitz who passed away 2 weeks ago
today at the age of 66. Rest in Peace, Don.

To Margo. My Wife, Partner, and Best Friend for 43 years, who lost her battle with cancer in January...I miss you Hon!

Great rememberences.......I only hope Walter loses his job as soon as possible.....The names and ages are heartbreaking. For every one lost, dozens are affected and suffer.......thanks for the reminder Walter, but I still hope your work is over soon............and I know you do too.

To ALL that have gone on before us from those of us who remain-----We Salute You!

In memory of John Katalin Sr., one of the last true gentlemen. Lots of history taken with him. May he dance with his beloved wife Ann for eternity!

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

In memory of my wife Marjorie, the love of my life who passed away 28 sept. 2005

In memory of our father John Dorvinen who passed away three years ago, Oct 8th. He is missed dearly by us all.
Mike, Jim, Charlie and Teri

In memory of my wonderful brother, Edward Zobel, who died this year on the 27th of Oct. We had great times together while growing up and it all passed too quickly.

John P. Musich

KIA 10/30/70
Pleiku, South Vietnam

I'm late with this, so maybe no one will see it...but is the Bessner one who lived on G Street in Lake Linden?

Mary Drew says: Lisa - I sent you an email regarding this question.