Again we pause to remember those individuals who passed from this life in recent days. You are welcome to add to these names, along with any memories you are inclined to share:

Robert Simpson
Susan Simpson
Joe Berry
John, "Mr Bud Vargo"

In loving memory of Brooke Martin. A beautiful niece who touched the hearts of many. May she find peace with Mom , Uncle Darrell, Jane , Jerry, and Mom Annette. I miss you Brookie U RPM

Thank you to the Veterans of the Copper Country who held a Memorial Service and Dedication on Memorial Day, May 30, 2003.
Some of us old timers did not consider May 26 as Memorial Day. The 26th was chosen to give workers a three day week-end not to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. This year the 30th could have been used to give the same.

Bennie Dutton passed away Wednesday Morning at his home in Clintwood,Va. He lived in Warren & Hazel Park, Mi. while he was employed with Chrysler then retired to his home in Virginia.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, and Step Children, Sam Austin,Ken Austin,& Linda Baldwin, 9 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren.
"One kind/wonderful man gone home."

Although a little late:
My Mother Dawn Buckmaster - Mecosta, Michigan 1/13/2003
My Mother-in-Law Maria Tchaikova - Voronezh, Russia 2/14/2003

May they both be at peace.

Please add my mother, Charlotte Hoyem. She passed away May 5, 2003. She will be greatly missed.

For all the UNKNOWNS. Soldiers & otherwise. Though buried in obscurity may their after life be shared in righteousness & glory. And may their surviving family members find peace.

Thomas Antilla - passed away on May 23, 2003 in Long Beach California. He was born and raised in Osceola, worked in the Osceola mine for years as a shift boss. In California he made his living as a piano tuner and repairman. May he rest in peace.

Glen Cline of Royal Oak MI passed away May 30th. He spent many summers at his trailer in Bootjack.

Bill Clay
United States Air Force

My grandfather, Mervin "Bud" Voelker was laid to rest in Calumet Cemetery on May 23rd. He past away December 23, 2002.

In memory of Dave Kallio,a former classmate from DBHS and a member of our bunch back in the 50's. He passed away in the last week or so. We all had a lot of fun and will always remember him. I'd like to extend my sympathy to his family especially sister Eleanor and brother Ronnie as I knew them well also.

In Memory of my friend Ben, who took his own life 7 years ago today. We will never forget him and will continue to stick by his family, who is still trying to cope with "the why".

In memory of Bernard and Theresa Strack of Donken who both passed away within the last two weeks.

Bernard was one of my father's (Francis) best friends. Bernard's first marriage was to my mother's (Lorna) twin sister Virginia and they had three sons: Tom, Jack and Tim. Tim passed away in 1976.

When Bernard married Theresa they had three sons and a daughter: Peter, Paul, Roger and Wendy. Roger passed away in the 1980's. Peter and I were in the same grade in school and Paul was a grade below me. They were the nicest boys - we had a lot of fun and I was very close to them for many years but as we got older and I moved away, we lost touch.

Theresa, bless her heart, had MS for as long as I can remember. She was kind and she had a real strength about her. She and Bernard were married for over 40 years.

My heart goes out to Peter, Paul and Wendy for the loss of their devoted mother and father and to my dear cousins Tom and Jack for the loss of their father. May you all find peace during this difficult time.

Thanks Fran for remembering Dave Kallio. I, also, wanted to have him listed here. Sympathy for his family. He was always a good guy.

In memory of my grandfather, Jacob Miller, who passed away peacefully May 25th, 2003, at the age of 94, in Sandusky, Michigan.

Goodby Grandpa. You were the best fishing buddy a 10 year old could ever know. I will always remember and cherish our times fishing on the Lake Huron shore with your friend Tony Nagy.

May you be at peace, and with grandma again. . .

In re Patt, Mid-Michigan:
I don't believe in God like any church does, and of course, therefor I never go there, but for your comment, only one word:
AMEN

Syl Laitila of Syl's Cafe in Ontonagon died this past week.

Thank you for remembering my grandpa Jack Foster.As many of you know,he loved Calumet and its past.He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.Right up until the end,he had some great memories to share with us!His vast knowledge will be greatly missed along with his awesome personality!!