• Tuesday-What'sUP January 31 - 09:11 pm

As is our tradition here at Pasty Central, we pause at the end of the month to remember those friends and loved ones who have gone on before us.

In memory of our brother-in-law, retired State Trooper Tom Stenback. 11/27/44 - 01/30/2006.

Leonard W. "Oakie " Brumm former coach and long time hockey promoter.

Remembering our parents, Ed & Sophie Kuusisto, Norman and Helen Pooley and other family members, Lyle Pooley, Janet Trasti, Karen Kuusisto, our brother in law and friend, Wayne Hartmann. We love and miss you all.

Hello all
I would like to add Gary Underhill to the list. Gary was my X Girlfriends husband who was killed in a motor cycle accident last summer . Gary left two children who are still trying to deal with thier Father death.

The only time I've been to the UP was to fish with my two friends; Tom and Tim. Tim died of leukemia and I think of him everyday. These pictures and this website bring back great memories of our fishing trip.

Please Remember The Servicemen And Women Who Made The Ultimate Sacrafice For Our Country This Month. Joshua d Snyder 20,Donald J Hasse 28,Jerry W Mills Jr. 23,William D Richardson 30,Brent A Adams 40,Daniel J Clay 27,John M Holmason 20,David A Huhn 24,Adam W Kaiser 19,Robert A Martinez 20,Anthony T McElveen 20,Scott T Modeen 24,Andrew G Patten 19,Andy A Stevens 29,Craig N Watson 21,Grzegorz Jakoniuk 25,William G Taylor 26,Richard L Schild 40,Daniel M Cuka 27,Philip L Travis 41,Philip A Dodson Jr. 42,Marcus S Futrell 20,Jimmy L Shelton 21,Thomas C Siekert 20,Brian A Wright 19,Michael C Taylor 23,Joseph P Bier 22,Kevin J Smith 28,Clarence L Floyd Jr. 28,Spencer C Akers 35,James S Moudy 37,Julia V Atkins 22,Adrain N Orosco 26,,Milton Rivera-Vargas 55,Lex S Nelson 21,Keith A Bennett 32,Travis L Nelson 41,Kenith Casica 32,Jared W Kubasak 25,Curtis A Mitchell 28,Michael B Presley 21,Michael S Zyla 32,Brian C Karim 22,James C Kesinger 32,Peter J Navarro 20,Kenneth B Pospisil 35,John D Morton 31,Joseph A Lusas 23,Timothy R Boyce 29,Adam R Fales 21,Samuel Tapia 20,Johnnie V Mason 32,Michael J Cleary 24,Richard Junior D Naputi 24,Benjamin T Britt 234,William Lopez-Feliciano 33,Joseph J Andres Jr. 34,Regina C Reali 25,Cheyenne C Willy 36,Myla L Maravillosa 24,Anthony O Cardinal 20,Sergio Gudino 22,Dane O Carver 20,Dominic R Coles 25,Rishard M Salter 44,Isaias E Santos 28,Lance S Sage 26,Joshua M Morberg 20,Jason D Hasenauer 21,Tobias C Meister 30,Aaron M Forbes .Killed In Action 2242,Wounded in action 16548.

Please remember the King family as Coretta Scott King joined Martin Luther King Jr today.

Melodie Hemstreet, Larua Mayne both joined Jesus 10 days ago. Dancing with Jesus. We will miss you here.

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

John, Rich, Bill, Hiro,Sadie, Brie, Mitch, Bailey

Remembering my neighbor John Kitchen who died this month. He was a descendant of pioneers here in Colorado. His honesty was measured by a yardstick any true Yooper would understand. His obituary stated that when you bought firewood from John, you would be certain that you were getting a full cord and maybe then some. We need more folks like him.

We will never forget our Parents who have departed but are in our hearts each day:

Mr.& Mrs. Leonard E. Koski-Negaunee

Mr.& Mrs. Julian "CUD" VanOverloop-Marquette

and Brother-Sister in Law:

Mr.& Mrs. Kenneth L. Koski-Ishpeming

Bruce and Joni Koski Cordova, TN

Remembering our departed Brother-In-Law on this day and always:

Mr. Edward Crowder - Negaunee


Bruce & Joni Koski Cordova, TN.

In memory of sweet Alfie Kemppainen, rest peacefully dear Alfie. Your gentle ways will be forever missed.

..........In memory of our daughter Lynn Marie ( Butala ) Sarri...( 4/17/1961-12/01/2002 )....not a day goes by where your memory don't cross our minds....they say time heals ......but memories remain constant.....

......Also my brother Ray Butala ( 01/01/1924 - 10/11/2005 )..we will miss your yearly visits your easy smile your happiness for living...

Remembering our Mom, Lydia Korpi who passed away Jauuary 10, 2006. And our Aunnt Helen Barkkari who passed away January 18, 2006.

We miss you both.

Dennis and Larry

It's been a month now.
PFC Jason Hasenauer, Hilton, NY.
RIP: Afghanistan
http://www.tourtheloop.com/postcard/2005/12/051230.html

In memory of Waino Sorvala, the best Grandpa in the world.

Cheri

At this time I would like to remember Janet Raffaelli. She passed away last week. She will be missed by her family and friends.

I received notice from the Canadian government on January 27,2006 that an amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act was made protecting the Edmund Fitzgerald & two other ships. All three contain human remains. There will be No dives to the wrecksites unless it is for archaeological reasons. A license will have to issued by the Province. They are now a heritage shipwrecks. Violators to this Act will be fined a potential fine of $1 million. A fellow Fitzgerald family member & I have been trying for 11 years to get this law passed.
So Dad (RansonCundy, watchman) & your fellow crew mates can eternally rest in peace in your "Consecrated" & "Legal" gravesite. I love & miss you.

In loving memory of all the service men and women who paid the ultimate price.
Brent, that's a real neat link you posted for Jason.
In loving memory of Jessica Powell and her brother Joel Woher who were killed one year ago January 25th in a boating accident in Thailand.

Remembering Sgt. Dennis James Flanagan. I learned about his death in Iraq the same day that the 107th came back home from Iraq. I was a ROTC parent in Florida at Lecanto High school when my daughter was in the same unit as Dennis. Dennis was one of those bright young people who joined the army after 911. He was going to school to be a history teacher at the time. He died for his country on his second tour and was buried in Arlington last Friday. There were tears of joy in my eyes as I watched the 107th being escorted back home from Iraq last week by every fire truck in the Copper Country. I also had thoughts of Dennis and family in my heart down in Citrus County Florida. May God be with them.

Cotton, congratulations!

In memory of a loving father, Al Utzman, who left us on January 27, 1972. Your will never be forgotten. Your kind consideration of the elderly was just a small part of your kind and wonderful life. God bless you. We all miss you.

In memory of my Grandmother, Hilda Tiensivu, and my other Grandmother, Emma Arienta, both of which died in the month of January. We will never forget either of you.

Father,Grandfather,Brother and Uncle Weikko Jarvi of Ahmeek passed on Jan 18 th.

I would like to add a good childhood friend from Baltic, Rodney Klemett.

In memory of my cousin Jody Lampinen Myllymaki who passed away this passed Sunday, 29 January. We will miss you...

In memory of my mother, Mathilda Aubin. Who passed on to her heavenly reward 1/14/06. She will be missed by her family. May she be leading a choir of Angels makeing a joyfull noise unto the lord.

Mr. Walter Sands,

Thank you for posting the names of those who gave thier all for us every month. Whether one might agree or disagree with the war, it is humbling to see names of those who died while serving the United States. I pray for their families and loved ones every time you post the names.

In memory of my Aunt Effie Maki Lahti, who passed on January 11, 2006. She was born in Mohawk on March 25, 1920.

I also wish to add that my dad would have turned 79 this month. Richard Lahti passed away in February, 2004.

In memory of my cousin Paul Averitt, 62 yrs old who passed away on December 24,2005. He suffered from diabetes for years. He worked at the Houghton Walmart where he was well liked by everyone for his friendliness & gift of gab.

In loving Memory of our Mother , Wife, Grandmother, and Greatgrandmother, Edith Mae Fretter, 6/20/1933- 1/27/2006 You are very sadly missed

In Memory of my folks, John & Betty Ravasz.
Chester Wetton who was like my own Grandpa, may you rest in peace!

In memory of my mother, Marie J. Graff, who died on January 4, 2006. She and my father lived in Houghton/Hancock since 1968, when my father accepted a position with the Houghton National Bank. Although she was born and raised in Wisconsin, she loved the people and the history of the U.P. I know she treasured her many friends in the area.

In memory of Margo Syria, my Wife, Partner, and Best Friend, for over 43 years. She lost her battle with cancer, in January of last year. I miss you, Hon.

In memory of my son Glenn John Kijak II, who passed on August 14, 1998, in a dirt bike accident at just north of Copper Harbor, at the young age of 15. I miss you Baby.

The 107th came back to the U.P. last weekend. I hoped everyone who knew anyone welcomed them back home !! THey all need to be honored too!! They have done a great job for the U.S.

In loving memory of my Mother Judy Kivela, who left us much too soon and is dearly missed. I think of you every day and wish you were here to get to know your grandkids and now your great grandson. We love you and miss you Mom!

It will be 4 years February 1st that I lost my dear kid brother Jerry Nordmark.

cheryl r, Amen!
We would like to mention Ed Lauluma, Chassell, Dec. '05, Earl and Helen Kehoe, laid to rest in Champion, MI. Helen passed away last week at Christian Park Center, in Escanaba. Such nice people.

Rembering my brother, Robert Salani, Dorothy Salani and Louie Salani my parents who passed away in February. God Bless them forever. Dotsie

In memory of Vi Curtin. She was a wonderful person and very supportive of all who knew her. Her chipper voice will be missed. I remember sitting in her kitchen and getting a perm. Big stuff in the late 50's.

I learned today of the passing of two U.P. natives, whom I did not know personally, but who lived life to the fullest.

Leonard W. "Oakie" Brumm, Jr.

http://www.uscho.com/news/id,11775/FormerUAFHockeyCoachBrummPassesAway.html

Royden W. "Chuch" Magee

http://www.the-faces.com/odds/etc/thechuch.htm

Remembering my beloved mother, Marjorie Seymour, who passed away 14 January 1997. She and her husband Terence (who passed in November 1996) raised us three kids in the finest town in the world, Marquette, MI.

"Hellow Sweetie!"
"What a meaner!"
"There's lovely!"
"They're where you LEFT them. They didn't just WALK away now, did they?"

A woman of dignity, grace, gentleness and character. I will miss her always.

Yesterday I went to Washington DC. I was at one of the Memorials there in front of Reflections. I looked up the stairs and from a distance a guy walked by. He had that certain lean to his walk and move to his step. His shirt was not tucked in and his hair style looked strikingly familiar. He passed by and was slipping away into the crowd. I wanted to call out to him because just for a second I got stuck in another time, when Dennis Flanagan would have looked back with a smile.