Rudolph Honz Dies Prominent Bessemer businessman
Rudolph C Honz 63 of 309 W Leach St a former local grocer and partner in Honz Becker Grocery and Meats died Tuesday at St Mary Hospital Duluth Born October 21 1900 in Pilsen Bohemia Austria-Hungary he came to the U S and to Bessemer at age seven Surviving wife and two sons Funeral at St Sebastian Catholic Church Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Also notes on ninth grade graduation ceremony and local social events including picnic and Daniel Carpenedo birthday party.
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Rudolph C. Honz
Amelia Basso
Ironwood
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Holy Name Society
Bessemer Elks Lodge
The
Lions Club
Bessemer Chamber of Commerce
Donald
Superior
David
Milwaukee
Hillcrest Cemetery
Richard Korpi Receives Mott Fellowship in Flint
Richard Korpi of Bessemer Township has earned a $5,000 Mott Foundation fellowship in the Inter-University Clinical Preparation Program for Educational Leadership in Flint Michigan. He and 53 other educators will live in Flint for one year, study for masters degrees, and work in city schools as laboratories for community based reform.
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Richard Korpi
Oscar Korpi
Bessemer Township
A. D. Johnston High School
Northern Michigan U
Mott Foundation
Flint
Richard
Northern
United States
Michigan
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
Michigan State University
Ernest O. Melby
Michigan State
Melby
New York University
University of Montana
Montana State University
Northwestern University
University of Minnesota
Eee
Frank Kovacevich laid to rest Friday
Funeral services for Frank Kovacevich 38 a World War II veteran who died Sunday May 31 were held last Friday at 10 am at St Sebastian Catholic Church. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers represented American Legion Post 27 and the County Seat Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Numerous relatives and friends from many communities attended including Kovacevich family members from Boston Detroit Madison Cleveland and LaSalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kovacevich
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Franczek
Hillcrest Cemetery
Russell Wilson
John Marchello
Bernard Michelli
American Legion Post
Raymond Nelson
John Stelmark
Waiko Spets
Veterans
Cindy
Joan
Debra
Midland
Thomas Kovacevich Jr
Diane
Tommy
Tony
Terry
James Kovacevich
Cleveland
Joseph Lalich
Agnes Lalich
Madison
Wis
Carlo Mauro
Kathleen
Madeline
Stanley Witkowski
LaSalle
Ill
Ramsay Church Names New Pastor Dale Lennon Installed
The Rev. Dale Lennon formerly youth director at South Okemas Chapel Lansing was installed as pastor of Riverside Bible Church Ramsay during Tuesday services. Lennon, born in Charlotte, educated in East Lansing and Grand Rapids Bible School, has sung and toured Midwest with choirs and served as lifeguard and camp counselor in Canada and the Midwest. Mrs Lennon, born Hillsdale, is a nurse graduate and aided her husband in youth work. Also listed are honor roll names from local schools and a note on a visit by Mr and Mrs John Cavosie of Grand Rapids who celebrated her 84th birthday with relatives in this city.
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Dale Lennon
South Okemas Chapel
Lansing
Riverside Bible Church
Ramsay
Pastor Lennon
Charlotte
East Lansing
Eastern High School
Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music
Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music
South
Midwest
Choralaires
Canada
East
Lennon
Hillsdale
Lower Peninsula
South Lyon High School
Hurley Hospital School of Nursing
Flint
Flint Junior College
Bessemer Business Women Host Guest Meeting
The May gathering of the Bessemer Business and Professional Women's Club included Mothers, sons, and daughters as guests at a potluck lunch. Plans were set for the June 15 annual picnic at Black River Harbor with potluck meals and transportation arrangements. A brief program featured a Mother’s Day origin reading by Mrs. Dante Pricco, poems by Mrs. Douglas Pender, songs by Johnny Matonich, and a comic skit by Pricco, Pricco, Re, and Pender, who led the entertainment group.
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Bessemer Business and Professional Women’s Club
Black River Harbor
Dante Pricco
Douglas Pender
Johnny Matonich
Martin Pricco
Joseph Re
Marvin Richardson
Sasesse
Mrs Kerlick Dies At 80 In Wakefield Hospital
Mrs. Mary Kerlick aged 80 died Saturday June 6 at Gebogic Hospital Wakefield born August 14 1883 in Poland came to the United States in 1908 settled in Hurley moved to Bessemer in 1909 married Michael Marshalek in 1909 he died 1935 two sons Paul and Peter both deceased later married Peter Kerlick who died 1959 Surviving grandson James Marshalek Kenosha Wis granddaughter Mrs Douglas Laamanen Bessemer two stepsons Joseph Marshalek Cleveland and John Marshalek Ironwood and stepdaughter Mrs Andrew Lampart Ironwood funeral Tuesday 9 am at St Sebastian Catholic Church burial Hillcrest Cemetery Three Bessemer men among 300 candidates for Northern Michigan University 1964 commencement ceremonies Sunday June 7 at NMU commencement address by Harlan Hatcher president of University of Michigan candidates for bachelor of science include George J Baksh 215 Galena William Sidney Baird 407 E Mary and Richard Lee Korpi Rte 1 Bessemer NMU will award 255 bachelor of science 40 bachelor of arts five bachelor of music education and 30 master of arts degrees at the June 7 ceremonies
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Mary Kerlick
Gogebic Hospital
Wakefield
Poland
United States
Hurley
Bessemer
Michael Marshalek
Paul
Peter
Peter Kerlick
James Marshalek
Kenosha
Wis
Douglas Laamanen
Joseph Marshalek
John Marshalek
Cleveland
Andrew Lampart
Ironwood
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C. J. Franczek
Hillcrest_Cemetery
Northern Michigan University
NMU
Harlan Hatcher
University of Michigan
George J. Baksh
Galena
William Sidney Baird
E. Mary
Richard Lee Korpi
Northern
Surprise Anniversary Party for Adolph Sandquist
Mr and Mrs Adolph Sandquist Ramsay were celebrated at a surprise party on Saturday May 9 for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Guests from the range attended The couple married May 6 1939 at Laurium The event featured spring flowers an anniversary cake and token gifts from family including a tea service purse money crystal dishes Hostesses were Mrs Fred Sandquist and Mrs Kauno Kalila Lora Sandquist assisted with the cake Also noted SESKEEES Mr and Mrs W A Oja Ramsay attended SSC graduation for daughter Sandra J Oja who earned a B S degree and will teach in Texas next fall
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Adolph Sandquist
Ramsay
Sandquist
W. A. Oja
Superior State College
Sandra J. Oja
Karl W. Mayer
SSC
Miss Oja
Crownhart Hall
Student National Education Association
Art Students League
Angel Flight
KP Club
Delta Sigma Sorority
A. D. Johnston
Bessemer
Texas
Lubbock
New Assistant Named at St Sebastian Church
Fr Leslie Borman from Sacred Heart parish L Anse will replace Fr Donald LaLonde as assistant at St Sebastian s Bessemer effective June 30. Reassignments by Bishop Thomas L Noa of the Marquette Diocese. Fr LaLonde moves to St Ignatius Houghton as assistant.
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Leslie Borman
Sacred Heart Parish
L’anse
Donald LaLonde
St. Sebastian’s
Bessemer
Thomas Ll. Noa
Marquette
LaLonde
St. Ignatius, Houghton
William Montesi Honored at Ferris State Banquet
William Montesi of Bessemer was among Ferris State College’s 200 students honored at the sixth annual Academic Honors Banquet in the Dome Room of the Student Center. He earned the distinction for maintaining an exceptional grade point average while taking a full academic load.
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Ferris State College
William Montesi
Bessemer
Eeseenee
Harding 4 H Summer Club Organized at Rurik Jansson Home
The Harding Community 4H Summer Club formed with 12 members and leaders Mrs. Melvin Jacobson, Rurik Jansson, and County Extension Agent Carolyn Crowell. Officers elected Kathy Jacobson president Ronnie Jansson vice president Roslyn Jansson secretary Sharon Passint treasurer. dues 25 cents. Summer projects include gardening, food prep, outdoor cookery, and dairy. next meeting set for June 8 at the Melvin Jacobson home.
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Harding Community
Rurik Jansson
Melvin Jacobson
Carolyn Crowell
Ronnie Jansson
Kathy Jacobson
Roselyn Jansson
Sharon Passint
Dennis Johnson
Lynn Jacobson
Eagles Auxiliary installs officers at Gogebic lodge
At a special meeting last Thursday evening the Gogebic Eagles Auxiliary installed its officers. New president Mrs Dominic Guglielmotto succeeds Mrs Leno Barbacovi, with officers including Mrs Leno Brabacovi as junior past president and Mrs George Berry as vice president. Plans were announced for a fur raising project and members were urged to boost membership. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sofia during social time.
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The
Gogebic Eagles Aerie
Dominic Guglielmotto
Leno Barbacovi
Joseph Sofic
Leno Brabacovi
Eugene Winkowski
George Berry
Leonard Reinerio
Reino Hauta
Emmanuel Pancheri
Peter Bersano
Chester Beacsaw
John Newmen
Sofo
Evar Johnson
Girls Choir Picnic at Lake Gogebic
The Girls Junior Choir of St. Sebastian Catholic Church held their annual picnic last Wednesday at the Eugene Winkowski cottage. Games and dancing followed an afternoon of activity and a buffet for 45 at 5 p.m. Susan Martell and Linda Lampart picked centerpiece greens and forget-me-nots. Chaperones included Mrs. Winkowski and Mrs. Lampart among others.
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St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Eugene Winkowski
Lake Gogebic
James Trudgeon
Lars Fiori
Susan Martell
Linda Lampart
Winkowski
William G. Johnson
Leo Lampart
Joseph Martell
Dorothy Quiett
Isabella Circle Picnic Plans Named Representative
At a recent meeting Mrs Bernard Prost vice regent of Our Lady of Guadaloupe Circle Daughters of Isabella was chosen to represent the Circle at the State convention June 18 20 in Flint. They planned a July picnic at Eugene Winkowski cottage Lake Gogebic.
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Bernard Prost
Our Lady of
Impressive Commencement Address at A D Johnston High
Dr Harold E Sponberg Washburn University Topeka addressed the class of 1964 at A D Johnston High School Commencement stressing graduates shape their era and preserve a free society. The program featured 78 graduates, valedictorian Gary Masse and salutatorian Marie Pinter, with awards, music, and a benediction. Officers for Gedda Cychosz American Legion Post were elected later.
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A. D. Johnston High School
Harold E. Sponberg
Washburn University
Topeka
Kansas
Foundation For Citizenship
Sponberg
E. J. Oas
Gustavus Adolphus College
Minnesota
Donald Heikkinen
Michigan State University
Mendlessohn
Fred Tezak
Winifred Lomas
Marie Pinter
Gary Masse
John Sartoris
Aledetorian
DeRosie
Banc
Willow Tall
Walter Newman
Dante Pic*o
Ct .Ne
Ec Vation
Benediction
Lomas
Pump and Circumstance
Elvar
Eee
Obradovich Seeks Re election for Gogebic County Register
Louis Obradovich, current Gogebic County Register of Deeds, announced his candidacy for re election on the Democratic ticket. He emphasized his experience under predecessor John Lucally and his commitment to courteous service, with a history of support for Little League Baseball and March of Dimes activities in Bessemer and Gogebic County.
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Louis Obradovich
Gogebic County
Obradovich
John Lucally
Bessemer
Register of Deeds
March of Dimes
Heikkinen Receives PhD in Education from Michigan
Donald D. Heikkinen son of Mrs late Jacob Heikkinen Ramsay earned a PhD in education with a mathematics major at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor Heikkinen a Ram say native graduated A D Johnston High School class of 1950 valedictorian entered Michigan in 1950 later studied Concordia College and served as a U S Army paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Heikkinen joined Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls as a mathematics instructor Married Patricia McCrae in 1956 they have a daughter Ruth Kathryn two.
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Donald D. Heikkinen
Jacob Heikkinen
Ramsay
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Dr. Heikkinen
A. D. Johnston High School
Concordia College
Springfield
Ill
U. S. Army
82Nd Airborne Infantry
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Heikkinen
Patricia McCrae
Wellington
Ruth Kathryn
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M. O. Lamoreux
Louis C Cappo
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Gerald Drazkowski
Evonne Jagla
Carl E. Kileimola
Wakefield Township
Solo
Nancy Nordin
Jagla
Howard Brown
Peter V. Montonati
Board of Education
Father C. Cappi
Gail V. Allen
Clarence Banfield
Karen L. Bodoh
John F. Bravallo
Barry Bretall
George E. Carpenedo
Gerald F. Drazkowski
Linda S. Georgie
Leo Golembeski
John Grendziak
Richard J. Hill
Carol J. Janov
Ronald Jansson
Janet L. Johnson
William Joki
Dennis E. Kangas
Rhonda Kinney
Lawrence Kriska
Charline K. Wilczewski
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Pricco’s Bakery
Daniel Carpenedo
David Carpenedo
Longyear Street
Daniel
Ramsay Church
A. D. Tohnston Honor
Noel Massie
William Reini
Cheryl Jansson
James Bravatto
William Nemacheck
Renee Annear
Marjorie Baird
James Bakshc
Charles Boline
Jim Bromiati
Frede
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Pat Chiomcento
Alan °Iesielczy
Gerald Erickson
Norris Erickson
Judith Facchinello
Mary Lou Goreek
Gail Govedrik
Barbara Hansen
William He Usley
Virginia Jacobson
Rene Johnson
Mariyn Lyons
Sean Maki
Jack Mannine
Margaret Morris
Tricia Perotti
Anton Plesh
Dennis Scho’er
Karen Shae
Richard Sofia
Francis Strelcherk
James Swanson
Clyde Taivelman
Jeanne Vraaer
Paulette Walters
Judith Ve«steen
Farold Abendroit
Cheryl Beck‘nan
Marilyn Willin
James Bersano
Gregory Bonovet
Jacqueline Surt
Rosean Chernak
Sa da Colemn
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Bernadine Drazkowski
Patricia Erickson
Dennis Gustison
Judith # 1htala
James Spelite
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Marleen Jacobsen
Donna ¥ ‘Cimola
Alan Korpi
Susa Kriska
Peter Marczak
Mark Marini
Edward Macutti
Donald Carpenedo
Paul Carpenedo
Michael DeMarte
David Fiori
Carol Kuismi
Nancy Lampart
Mitchell LeClaire
Donna Sevelius
Gerald Lukach
Dorinda Lund
James Maccani
Virginia Maki
Arthur Mattson
James McCarthy
Margaret Mussatti
Diana Niemi
Thomas Partanen
Ruth Paynter
Judith Peterson
Andrea Pusakulich
Robert Re
James Vargovich
Patricia Vestich
John Cavosie
Grand Rapids
Angelo Cavosie
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Bessemerites
Adolph Sandquists
Sandra Oja
Superior State
ST. Sebastian Church
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Eagles Auxiliary
Isabella
Peter Montenati
U. S. Forces
Vietnam
AHTNC
Marvin Niemi
Hilda M. Maunu
Fairview Addition
Mich
U. S. Army Support Command
Harold Sponberg
Legion Post
Gedda-Cychosz American Legion
William Maki Jr
Walter Gray
Ray Milewski
John Mattson
Bernie Michelli
Martin Priece
Richard Novascone
Frank Blaha
Martin Lamoreux
Elmer Erickson
William Certano
Tilden Road
Kathryn Lalich
Kathryn
Russell Korpi
Ram
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