We end each month with a quiet, soothing moment. A juncture in which to mention friends and loved ones who have left us, keeping them close to our hearts.

Its Friday !!!
Good morning from Canton,Michigan

In loving memory of Eino Ahonen, Earl Bessonen, Joyce Bessonen and Shelby Normand sadly missed by family and friends.

In loving memory of my Mother, Elaine Staszewski. She will be missed but not forgotten.

In loving memory of Stephan Floro who passed away in April of 1999. We miss you Steve.

Remembering my aunt, Betty Niemi Gregorich. She was a very special lady.

In memory of Denny Romps.

Remembering my Uncles:

Art Lanctot
George Lanctot
Paul Lanctot
Leo Lanctot

And my Cousin:
David Lanctot

Remembering my Father

Holger Johnson

Miss you dad

In memory of our sister, Eva Haralson Jasper, LLHHS '53 and writer to Pasty Mail as Eva of Florida. April 7
Jim

In loving memory of my wonderful aunt, Clara (Utzman) Simmons who passed this month. You will always be in my thoughts and have a place in my heart. You are sorely missed.

Wow. And WoW, too.

My sweet boy dog Clark 4/22. Loyal companion for 9 years.....I miss you boy.

Rebecca Jennings has some nice photos of the sky, too. Nice Picture- In Loving Memory- Terri Monhut April 2002

In memory of all our military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our way of life.

God Bless

Also in memory of my good friend, Gladys Etapa, of Hurontown, who passed away this week.

Lovely photo. There's a name for that column of sunlight but I can't remember it. Anybody?

It's called a sun pillar. see:
http://www.sundog.clara.co.uk/halo/pillar.htm

In memory of Ruth Bryant and Evelyn Weis two people who loved the Copper Country

I think they're called sun pillars.

In memory of Duane Peterson, my father,
whose intelligence, sense of humor, and
compassion for others are sorely missed.

In loving memory of Jane Goniea on this the
1st anniversary. Rest in peace.

JRH, MI - RIP. We'll miss you.

In Memory of "Fran from GA's" Brother In-Law, Ken, who died earlier this month. May God be with the family at this time.

In memory of my mother Carolyn Hartwell Stumpf who passed away 4 weeks ago this morning.She spent time in the UP every summer.

Please Remember The Servicemen and Women who died in the service of our country.Michael R Speer 24,Antoine J Holt 20,Eric A Ayon 26,Chance R Philps 19,John T Sims Jr. 21,Don S McMahan 31,Michelle Witmer 20,Adolf C Carballo 20,Justin W Johnson 22,Peter G Enos 24,Oscar Jimenez 34,,George D Torres 23,Phillip E Frank 20,Christopher Ramirez 34,William C Eckert 25,Frank K Rivers Jr.23,Michael A Mcgolothin 21,Brain M Wood 21,Jimmy J Arroyave 30,Dennis B Morgan 22,Marvin A camposles 25,ClatonW henson 20,Robert L Henderson 2nd. 33,Jonathan N Hartman 27,Richard J Gannon 2nd.31,Michael J Smith Jr.21,Daniel R Amaya 22,Torrey L Gray 19,Wesley C Fortenberry 38,Lawrence S Colton 32,gregory R Goodrich 37,Nathan P Brown 21,Toby W Mallet 26,Allen J VanDayburg 20,Noah L Boye 21,Robert P Zurheide Jr. 20,Michael B Stack 48,Brad S Shuder 21,Kevin T kolm 23,Victor A rosaleslomeli 29,Richard K trevithick 20,Rubin Valdez Jr.21,Gray F VanLeuven 20,Herbert R Claunch 58,Bradley C Fox 34,Leroy Harris-Kelly 20,Christopher D Geline 23,Edward W Carmen 27,Patrick D Tilman 27,Shawn C Edwards 20,Elmer C Krause 40,Cory W Brooks 32,Michael J Pernasolli 27,Christopher E Watts 28,Nathan B Bruckenthal 24,William J Wiscowiche 20,Jeremiah J Holmes 27,Richard L Ferguson 45,Doyle M Hufstedler 25,Sean R Mitchell 24,Michael G Kerr Jr.23,Cleston C Raney 20,Brandon L Davis 20,Dustin M Sekula 18,William R Strange 19,Aric J Barr 22,geoffery S Morris 19,John D Amos 2nd.22,Philp G Rogers 23,Christopher R Cobb 19,Ryan M Jerrabek 18,Moises A Langhorst 19,Yravis J Layfield 19,Anthony P Roberts 18,Kyle D Crowley 18,Allan K Walker 28,Marcus M Cherry 18,Benjamin R Carman 20,Tyanna S Felder 22,Shane L Goldman 20,Brent L Morel 33,George S Rentschler 31,Scott Q Larson Jr. 22,Tyler R Fey 22,Matthew K Serio 21,David M McKeever 25,Gerardo Moreno 23,Michael W Mitchell 25,Yihjyh L Chen 31,Robert R Arsiaga 25,Stephen D Hiller 25,Ahmed A Cason 25,Israel Garza 25,Forest J Jostes 22,Casey Sheehan 24,Christopher Ramos 26,Jesse L Thiry 23,Deryk L Hallal 24,John T Wroblewski 25,Lee D Todacheene 29,Marvin L Miller 38,William W LaBadie Jr.45,Fernando A Mendezaceves 27,Isaac M Nieves 20,Jonathan R Kephart 21,Christopher D Mabry 19,William M Harrell 30,Joshua M Palmer 25,Michael B Wafford 20,Nicholas J Dieruf 21,Christopher B Wasser 21,Levi T Angell 20,Felix M Delgreco 22,Matthew E Matula 20,Elias Torrez 3Ed.,Jason L Dunham 22,Christopher A Gibson 23,Arthur L Felder 36,Patrick W kordsmeier 49,Billy J Orton 41,Stacey C Brandon 35,Sherwood R Baker 30,Lawrence A Roukey 33,Kenneth A Melton 30,Abraham D Penamedina 32,Aaron C Austin 21,Marquis A Whitaker 20,Jacob R Herring 21,----Keith Maupin POW.---11 waiting notification of next of kin.-735 killed ,3862 wounded.

In loving memory of my brother in law, Wayne Hartmann, who passed away April 23, 2004. He was a great inspiration to many people and will be missed so much.

Bill Clay

My father

In loving memory of Barbara Koskiniemi.
Such a sweet hearted woman and an excellent mother whom is so sadly missed. Keep smiling down upon us. Mom.

In memory of my mother who passed away April 29, 2002. You are always in my thoughts.

In loving memory of our mother, Nancy Kingston Jacka who passed away 9 years ago Sunday. We love you and miss you mom.

In memory of my Mom and Dad, George and Doris Crosby of Pickford,Mi

In memory of my Uncle Arvid Raasio and my cousin Faye Carlson who passed away in the last week. Missed but never forgotten. There is a Big Family Reunion in Heaven now, and I bet there are "Pasties all around"! God Bless America

In loving memory of my Grandma Mary Harma. Miss our morning coffee talks!

In loving memory of Lou. You forever have my heart.

In memory of my grandfathers, Mala and Tapio.

In loving memory of my mother, Norma (Kangas) Becht who passed away on April 29, 2002.

In memory of my grandfather, Alfred Otto Scheffer, whose rockhounding expeditions first introduced me to the UP.

Freshwater Ca. Thank you for your support. Much better than you got from the ice last winter!

In Memory of Mr. Thomas W. Paulson, Sr.

84 years, filled with the love of life and God.
Reunited now with Mrs. Margaret C. Paulson

Grace and Peace to you both...
Your sons and grandchildren

In memory of my father, John Blomquist of Ironwood, who passed away 4/6/04. He will be missed by many. Many of us family members are traveling to the UP today for his memorial service tomorrow. May there be safe roads for all who are traveling this weekend.

In loving memory of my dad, who passed away on April 17, seven years ago.

I miss you dad.

In loving memory of Wally Bjorne of Ishpeming, who has been
gone 18 long years this week. Too soon taken from us, but
always in our hearts.

In loving memory of my Dad, Don Olson, who loved sunsets and always had a song to sing about them.

wms .... I like it that you post up the names of our deceased
troops every month. Prayers to them and their loved ones.

Sun pillar. Yes! Thanks, Carl and Rose. Nice website, Carl. I will find it useful.

My dad was an Ontonagon native. Robert LaBrie. He loved the U.P and his 77 birthday would have been May 3rd. We miss him so much.

In loving memory of my father, James Joseph Gallagher, who would have been 100 this Monday, May 3. He died in 1988 at age 84.

Martha E. Stone of Chassell, the nicest neighbor I've ever known, passed away at her home in Chassell on Easter Sunday April 11, 2004.

In loving memory of my brother-in-law,Ken Anderson who loved the the UP and lived most of his life in Dollar Bay. Ken was a special person and we all miss him. His struggles are over and I know there was a happy reunion in heaven with those he loved including his best friend my brother Norb who passed away April 1,99

Alex, thanks for remembering. Fran

To honor and remember Olga Ramirez, the Purple Princess. A warm hearted, loving lady to all. She will be deeply missed by her husband, her children, grandchildren and all who knew her.

In loving memory of my dear sweet Dad, Paul Miller from Escanaba who passed away on May 15, 2001. We miss you Daddy.

Jack Andrews
Evelyn Andrews
William Liebetrau

Dave from Laurium, you are so right. Freedom is not cheep. It's paid for with lives that are priceless so we can have the freedom that we so enjoy. Thank God for our brave men & women.
Hi to the sandstone princess and her sisters. Thanks to your father for serving this great country.

Loving memories of my beautiful Brooke, my brother Darrell and mother Pat, I miss you very much.

To GG... Was Ruth Bryant a teacher?

In memory of my mother, Donalda Jean Graham Benoit 1920-2001, who was born, raised and educated in Marquette. Her birthday was April 16.

Thanks to all who remember the families and friends of our troops - you give us our strength; we couldn't do it without you.

memory of Paul Krarup 4-17-04,a native son who left to seek his fortune and said it was right there under our toes all along.

In loving memory to Betty (Vuolle) Paulson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, after all these years, I think of you all the time!

pat tillman usmc

Pat Tillman, Mr. USA!

fantastic photo roger you are good

IN MEMORY OF MY MOM, MILDERED PERALA,GONNA MISS HER SO MUCH.SUCH A WONDERFUL MOM AND CARING PERSON.NOW SHES WITH MY DAD AND YOUNGER SISTER. THEY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTENED.

In memory of Caspar 'Cap' Merris, who died in Harbor Springs earlier this month. A former bee-keeper who told me wonderful stories about his youth. The residents at Bay Bluffs miss him, and so do a lot of us volunteers. God bless you, Cap! When you slid down into the darkness, I pray you fell into the loving arms of God!

In memory of our friend Milt, who passed away on April
7, and Effie on the 17th. They were lovely people. Milt,
you are now flying at an altitude higher than your
beloved Boeing planes could ever reach. Effie, you
made the best baklava and spanakopita ever. Also,
thanks to wms/clintontownship for sharing with us the
names of the fatalities in Iraq.

In loving memory of Florence Nease, my aunt, the last of her generation, who passed away yesterday at the age of 102.

Dave, Laurium, great picture. That particular view has never caught my eye

Remembering my brother Dennis, who past back in February. I'm sure he's up there with mom and dad, and Uncle John having a cup of coffee and watching a sunset not unlike one in today's picture.

Remembering Andy DeBroka who passed away April 2, 1999. Missed by Mom, Dad, and Erik.

Great picture!

In loving memory of our Mother, Marguerite Oesterle. April 8, 1999.

Fond fairwell to my lovely cousin Carol Ann (Slattery) Barkley. This sweet lady's struggle ended April 6th, one day after her 61st birthday. Proud of her Hubbell beginings. Raised in Marquette. A good mom and wife . Is missed so much already and leaves a hole in my life. Cousin Ms. Katie, Il. God be with you forever.

What a great web-site. Thanks mom for forwarding this link. The comments and mememorials are very touching. What a great county we live in. And what great people we have in this country and state.

Kevin P. Heikkila

Susan Simpson
Robert Simpson
Joe Berry
John "Mr. Bud" Vargo
Suzanne Spruytte
Our little mutt, Snowball. Also know as Snowie.
Died on 4-21-04
Very faithful, fun loving pet and companion to our family
We miss you very much.

Neighbors Marge Evans of Casco, Betty Gutt of Richmond this past month Bless Them. Also my dad James R. Emmons who passed away April 27 1967. Sure miss him!

In memory of Lobo,
faithful companion to an old friend

Thinking of my Mom, Catherine Belisle who has been gone for 9 years on May 9th. she was the best and I miss her more each year. There is an ache in my heart that will never go away.

In loving memory of my mother, Anna (Hungala)Israelson, who died April 16, 1999. Born on a farm in Sunshine, grew up in Ripley, taught school at Pewabic School. We all miss you.

In loving memory of my brother, Robert N. Johnson.

Remembering a dear cousin, Ronald Sveen, who died April 5, 2004 in Oakdale, CA. He will be sadly missed by many.

BIG GUY CALUMET, REMEBERING RUTH JUKURI WHAT A SWEET LOVING LITTLE GIRL SHE WAS, AND WE WILL ALL MISS HER DEARLY

look close and you will see the face of god in the heavens

In memory of Martin "Mart" Mackey who joined Alta in a better place.......together again.

In loving memory of my mother-in-law, Jeanette Terbrack Seidl, who passed away 5 years ago on April 11, 1999. She was the best! Also in memory of my grandfather, Ervin W. Oswald, who would've been 97 years old on April 30 (died 3-3-83). One I wish wouldn't need to be posted: in memory of Nelyn Frend-Theodore Baker, age 18 days (April 7, 2004 - April 25, 2004). Weighed in at a healthy, full-term 8 pounds, 15 ounces; died from complications of pneumonia. Baby, we hardly knew ye.

ert in GA,

It's called a sun pillar, but this is not a real one, since it's after the sun has set... A false pillar?

In loving memory of my aunt, Anita ("Nita") Hauring, who passed away last month. A resident of Mohawk, she lived here in Milwaukee for many years while raising a family. She returned to the UP in the early 1980's after my uncle died. She was my godmother, and like a sister to my mom. My prayers are with her son, Kevin, and his wife Sheryl.

Peace brother John.
Peace.
I miss your HUGE loud burps, I miss your hugs, I miss your coffee and I miss you. Your laughter is silenced, but your memories will bring us strength. Dad said he didn't get to do the things he should have with you... You have left us too soon. Mom, your mother hen, is trying to reach you thru the angels.
Peace.
with Love, your little sister...
Lorrus, as you called me.

In memory of Ruth Jukuri, she was a wonderful person, friend and Grandma. The UP won't be the same without my Grandma J. Although she is with our Lord in heaven, she will remain in our hearts forever.

In memory of my beloved Grandma & Grandpa Saari, Grandma & Grandpa Skoviak, Uncle Yaka and Auntie Joy. In memory to all who have served to protect our great nation and world. And to our Lord, we always thank you!

In loving memory of my nephew, Christopher D, Mabry USMC. Killed in action in Ramadi, Iraq, April 7, 2004. We all love and miss you very much Chris.You shall never be forgotten. Love,Your aunt Frankie Woodall.

I miss you Uncle Johnny. I'm going to miss you coming to Gino's and ordering a Killian's. I'm glad I got to spend the time that I did with you, even though it wasn't very often. Rest in peace Uncle. I miss you, and will see you again some day.
Love,
your favorite God-daughter,
Kristy

God Bless all of the families who has lost a loved one. Our boys need to come back home. I really do miss my cousin Antoine Holt. I know that he is watching over my family.
May God watch over all of us.
And lets all pray for the soldiers over seas.

IN MEMORY OF MY SON CHRISTOPHER LYNN IVY,I MISS YOU SO MUCH,ALWAYS MY ANGEL,MOM

In loving memory of my son-in-law, Robert. On 4-12-04 he was killed in Iraq, leaving a pregnant wife who gave birth to a beautiful healthy and strong Robert III 7 days after his loving Daddy was buried. We all miss you Robert and you are in our minds and hearts daily.
I used to live in Michigan and my Grandfather was from the U.P. Is there any chance anyone knows anyone with the surname Kruka? I am trying to trace my family and not having much luck on that side. Thank you and God Bless you all.