Obit published in the Lansing State Journal 22 Sep 2002. Joyce E (McClain ) Powell Born: 13 Dec 1924 - Marquette Died: 20 Sep 2002 - DeWitt/Lansing Parents: Albert Edson McCain & Nettie Taylor McCain Jack & Marianne Dibean - Lansing Michigan Marriage Index Links http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/dibean_county.html ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.
Hi, I am looking for the family of Reuben Joseph ELLISON. They moved from London, Ontario, Canada to Marquette about 1880. Joseph (also went by Reuben and R.J.) was an engineer and he died in Marquette in 1906 and his wife Agnes LOVE died in 1936. They had a family but I have not been able to trace them. I would appreciate any leads you have to offer. Thanks. Judy __________________________________________________________ Get your FREE personalized e-mail at http://www.canada.com
Judith A. Burnham Judith A. Burnham of Lake Zurich ILLINOIS Memorial services for Judith A. Burnham, 59, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. Born April 23, 1943, in Hastings, Mich., she died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, in Chicago. Interment will be private. Mrs. Burnham graduated from Michigan State University in 1965. She was a dedicated teacher, teaching overseas in Singapore and for the past 14 years at Woodlands School District #50 in Grayslake. Survivors include her husband, John C. Burnham of Lake Zurich; children, Andrew C. (Ritu) Burnham of Chicago, Jeffrey C. (Melisa L.) Burnham of Michigan and Michael E. (Traci L.) Burnham of Elmhurst; brother, Thomas E. (Donna) Pugh; mother, Jeanette Pugh; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Dewayne Pugh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 777 Central Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035. Arrangements were made by A! hlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, Lake Zurich. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For more funeral information, (847)540-8871. Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 9/7/2002. Not submitted by a family member...... . . . .Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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I would like to welcome those of you new to this site and tell you there are some really great folks who are willing to help just for the asking. I, myself do Volunteer research at Andersonville Civil War Prison in Andersonville Georgia. There are Any research I do is absolutely at NO cost and I am willing to do what I can. There are 1376 prisoners on record from the state of Michigan and the almost 800 known from Michigan who died here, I thought I would send my offer. Here are my sources of research. There are 2 online databases to do lookups.....One by name...one by Company and Regiment. I also have a copy of the Dorence Atwater Death list which has the names and grave numbers of 12960 graves with only 460 marked as " UNKNOWN " This along with a CD I have which contains 34,000 names of the 45,000 who were imprisoned there which helps me find prisoner records because of misspellings of the names or alternate names. I visit the prison site every couple of weeks and have access to the onsite databases as well as the physical files. I would like to let you know of another service I offer which is to take photos of graves for a small fee. Please do not consider this spam as my research offer is FREE for the asking and will be posted on this county site only once. If there is anything I can do in helping your research at Andersonville, please just ask. Kevin Frye Local Andersonville Historian / National Park Service Volunteer Please visit my website dedicated to those Americans who were imprisoned and died in captivity while in the service to our country http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/Andersonvilleprison/index.html AOL USERS go to http://hometown.aol.com/andersonvillecw/
William Nels Koppari William Nels Koppari of Hoffman Estates Funeral services for William Nels Koppari, 75, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Born April 2, 1927, in Ontonagon, Mich., he died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in Hoffman Estates. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Mr. Koppari was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a cement finisher and superintendent for the Lundsberg Corporation for more than 50 years. He held a gold card through the Cement Masons Union Local #0502. William is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Wilson); children, William J. (Nikki) Koppari, Kevin C. Koppari and Kimberly A. (Bobby) Wells; grandchildren, Lauren, Derek and Brooke Koppari and Kristen Fails; siblings, Howard Koppari, Bertha Ramm and James (Mary Margaret) Koppari; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's ch! oice. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For more funeral information, (847)882-5580. Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from 6/20/2002 - 6/21/2002. submitted by a NON-Family member . . . . .Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Hello List: I have just joined the list, and I am just starting a search for obituaries for the following couple: ROGERS, Frank J. ROGERS, Edna (Schneider) I do not have any idea when they may have died, but on Edna's mother's obit in 1963, the couple were listed as living in Marquette MI. Is there any type of obituary index available, or SKS in Marquette area who might know how to pursue this puzzle? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Elizabeth Milne Harbor Springs MI
Fellow listers, I am interested in finding more information on the city/town/village of Michigamme from about 1872 on to about 1878. Does anyone have knowledge about the best sources for this? I am also trying to find a source for a city directory of those years. Where might I be able to locate that info as well? Thanks for any help. Dianna
The Ross collection is available for lookups at the MTU Archives and I would be available for specific lookups. *I mean specific* Please do not ask for all the Jones family! Toma and Mary Jones who were there on the 1889 census. To see what is in the archives and to get much on line, go to www.lib.mtu.edu Ckick on Special collections and go from there. Many of the cemeteries are on line but not Forest Hill. That is on microfilm. Again I will do *specific* requests for Forest Hill but not copy dozens of names. I really have small amounts of time. However, people have helped me and I'd like to pass it on. ...Kathleen http://freepages.cultures.rootsweb.com/~kernow/kc1.htm
No, Just have family that was in Marquette in the 1850's.... and sent this ezine to the list because I think that the MIMarquette list admin should sign up for it...... ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Andrews Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:49 AM To: ... valentine53179 Subject: Re: [MIMARQUE] MI-7 SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ezine.... Hello, As a Richmond family descendant I am on the Richmond list. I also recently joined the MIMARQUE list as that is where some of my relatives are from. Are you a Michigan Richmond descendant too? Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: "... valentine53179" <valentine53179@hotmail.com> To: <MIMARQUE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 10:02 AM Subject: [MIMARQUE] MI-7 SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ezine.... > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Colleen Pustola > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 8:10 AM > To: MIDELTA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MIDELTA] MI-7 SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE > > ) > ( ( > ) Good Morning Friends! ( \ > .-.,--^--. ( Come on in. . . \* ) > \\|`----'| - The coffee pot's on. . . .=|=. > \| |// ...and we even have decaf, |~'~| > | |/ tea, and hot chocolate! | | > \ / _|___|_ > ------ (_______) > > Hi everyone, :) > > Monday, May 27th, is Memorial Day (also called Decoration Day) here in > the United States. It is a patriotic holiday, a day to honor those in > military service who died (some very young) in far away places fighting > to protect our future. Originally, Memorial Day honored military > personnel who died in the Civil War. It now also honors those who died > in all wars in which the United States participated. > > This edition of the Sunday Morning Coffee is dedicated to our military > that fought for our freedom and sacrificed their lives protecting our > precious democracy. I also dedicate this Coffee to those veterans who > are still with us and remembering the horrific experiences they > encountered fighting for us. > > Memorial Day ~ a time set aside to remember our servicemen and women who > give their lives for our country... > > PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS PARAGRAPH: I should warn you that I've > written a short story for the day that I hope will tug at your heart. I > also hope you enjoy it. Truthfully, I debated whether or not to use it > in today's Coffee and had six people read it to make sure I wasn't being > "too bad." It's fitting for today's Coffee and intentionally, not too > graphic; but if your spirit is low already, please don't read it. I > cried when I created this story, but as the wife of a serviceman, it > hits especially close to me. > > MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION > > EXECUTIVE OFFICE, > SANTA FE, N.M. > > Again the day approaches which a beautiful custom devotes to honoring > the memory of the departed heroes of the Republic, who have given up > their lives that the country might live, and by their deaths have shed > such lustre upon the glorious history of our nation. While on that day > we should mourn for the dead, we must also remember the living who are > serving their country by land and sea, and also the survivors of a past > generation who still tarry among us, and endeavor to make life more easy > for them in their declining years, that they may long live to enjoy the > blessings of that country they helped to save. > > Now, Therefore, I, Miguel A. Otero, Governor of the Territory of New > Mexico, do recommend that upon > > Saturday, the Thirtieth day of May, A.D. 1903, > > the people of the territory refrain from all unnecessary labor, and all > public amusements, and join with the Grand Army of the Republic, and > other patriotic societies in due and proper observance of Memorial Day, > recalling the memory of the heroic dead and recounting their valiant > deeds. Let us on that day by song and speech and sweet flowers give > expression of our reverence and gratitude to those who gave their lives > to perpetuate the Republic; to acts of respect and care for those > soldiers and sailors who have survived in the wars in which they were > engaged and in honor of those who are now serving their country as > soldiers and sailors. > > .-----. Done at the Executive Office, > / Seal \ this the 19th day of May, A.D. 1903. > \ of NM / Witness my hand and the great seal of the > '-----' Territory of New Mexico. > > [signed] Miguel A. Otero > > By the Governor: > J.W. Raynolds. > Secretary of New Mexico. > > > Today's topics include: > > 1. Memorial Day proclamation > 2. Welcome to new subscribers > 3. Did you know... > 4. His Love, Forever > > > TO OUR NEWEST RESEARCHERS ~~ > > On behalf of the entire list, I'd like to extend a most hearty welcome > to those of you who joined us this past week. We are very glad to have > you with us and hope you'll stay and remain a part of our online > discussion group. As soon as you're comfortable with us and the list, > please send in your list-surname lines so we can all see how we're > related to you. We do not have a fancy format for sending in records or > queries to the list. Post as many as you wish! If the data has anything > to do with our county ancestors that might help someone, please feel > free to post it. Every scrap of information is appreciated. > > This Coffee is being circulated to seven Michigan county USGenWeb lists, > hence the MI-7 at the beginning of the Coffee's name. In addition, > three of Michigan's speciality lists are now receiving the Sunday > Morning Coffee, as well. Should more Michigan lists decide they'd also > like the Sunday Coffee, the number in the MI-7 title will increase. > With exception of Delta County, all > participating lists are maintained by Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. > Delta County list is managed by Barbara Macksey > <deltamom@grandmastree.com>. > > Homesite for each of the county lists follows: > Benzie County - > <http://grandtraverseregion.com/benzie/>; > Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. > Delta County - > <http://http://grandmastree.com/migenweb/ > Webmistress is Barbara Macksey <deltamom@grandmastree.com> > Emmet County - > <http://members.tripod.com/~deemamafred/miemmet.html> > Webmistress is Denise Frederick <tfred@voyager.net> > Grand Traverse County - > <http://grandtraverseregion.com/grandtraverse/>; > Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. > Kalkaska County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/kalkaska/>; > Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. > Leelanau County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/leelanau/>; > Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. > Charlevoix County - <http://www.rootsweb.com/~micharle/charlevx.htm>; > Webmaster is Ron Fuller <ae137@detroit.freenet.org> > > The speciality lists do not have home sites. > > If you have material or a query you'd like to submit to one of the > sites, or simply a question you need answered regarding your list, > please direct your messages to the appropriate Webmaster/mistress. > > Comments regarding the Sunday Morning Coffee however, should be > directed to me at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. > > You're welcome to share this Coffee with your genealogy friends and > relatives. If they are not members of this list and would like to begin > receiving the Coffee, they are now able to. Simply have them send a > blank email to <SundayCoffee-subscribe@topica.com>. > > > DID YOU KNOW...? > > ... that since the end of World War I, Memorial Day has also been Poppy > Day? Paper poppies are sold by members of the American Legion and > Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) made by disabled veterans. This bright > red wildflower became a symbol after the horrific WWI battle in Flanders > Field in Belgium. The field, littered with the bodies of young soldiers, > was also filled with poppies. > > ... that Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it > was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating > their graves? With the passage of time, Memorial Day was extended to > honor all those who died in service to the nation, from the > Revolutionary War to the present. > > ... that the first celebration of Decoration Day was in 1866 in > Waterloo, New York? The national Memorial Day holiday was first > observed on May 30, 1868, on the order of General John Alexander Logan > for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American Civil War dead. > > ... that the southern states also have their own days for honoring the > Confederate dead? ~ Mississippi, the last Monday in April; Alabama, the > fourth Monday in April; Georgia, April 26th; North and South Carolina, > May 10th; Virginia, the last Monday in May; Louisiana and Tennessee, > June 3rd; and Texas, January 19th. > > ... that Pennsylvania law mandates that all counties provide veterans' > graves each year with a flag, most of which are distributed before > Memorial Day? > > > HIS LOVE, FOREVER > > A war zone > Any place > Any time > > ~ It is said that the true patriot is a good citizen > as well as, on occasion of need, > a willing and valiant soldier.~ > > He'd joined the army just six months ago and now, here he was embroiled > in a war far from his home, and preparing to engage in battle. His life > wasn't supposed to be like this; he was supposed to have been home > seeing his second child born, living a quiet and comfortable life. > > BOOM... BANG! An explosive concussion landed so close he thought he'd > been hit! His head hurt, his ears were ringing and his uniform was > muddier now than it was just seconds ago. He looked around and saw > three of his friends lying lifeless on the ground, other comrades nearby > were writhing in pain. > > BOOM... BANG! He *had* to get across this field before he was killed! > > He never heard the one that hit him, never felt the pain of his wounds, > never felt himself fall. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > He stood up and looked around. The men that had been around him were > tossed in so many directions. The field was one of carnage ~ there was > no other way to explain it. Blood... men's blood... claimed the field > in ever-growing patches. He seemed to be okay though, and wasn't nearly > as exhausted as he'd felt a few seconds ago. Maybe there was something > to being unconscious. > > But he *still* had to get across that field! > > BOOM!...PHEWWW! Shots were all around him, men falling and screaming. > He ran... hard, with a determination born of someone who'd had enough. > > His friends were there... waiting for him it seemed... waiting on the > road. What? How can this be? He'd just seen them die! > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > It's said that when a person isn't ready to cross to the next realm, > that their spirit will refuse to leave.... > > There she was... his beautiful wife! He loved her so much. But, she > was sobbing, as though in great pain! > > Why? She should be happy to see him! > > What's she reading? It looks like a letter, "....your husband fought > valiantly but was cutdown by enemy fire as he was trying to save another > during the battle at...." > > NO! He WASN'T dead! He was HERE! > > Look at me! I'm here! I'm too young! NOOOO! > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > She looked at his picture, touching it with her hands as the tears > rolled down her face. She couldn't believe sixteen years had gone by > already. She could still sense him and smell him; she missed him so... > > >From the other side of the picture, he put his shadowed hand up, > mirroring hers, and let her know everything was okay. > > ~FINIS~ > > A piece of fiction... or is it? > > For many, Memorial Day carries no special meaning except perhaps an > extra day off from work, a beach barbecue, the start of the summer > travel season, or for merchants, the opportunity to hold their annual > Memorial Day Weekend sale. In reality, the holiday is observed in honor > of our nation's armed service personnel who were killed in wartime. It > is meant to be a solemn day of mourning, remembrance, and thanks to > those war heroes who have suffered and perished so that we can live and > stay secure ~ a day for us to pay tribute to the gallant souls who laid > down their lives in the service of our great nation.. Whether you > accept war or not isn't the issue here ~ whether or not you had an > ancestor die in battle is; and paying tribute to that ancestor is, too. > So, on this day, when you think it's only for a three-day weekend, > please remember our military who have died and paid the ultimate price. > > "A man isn't gone until he's forgotten." > > Let's not forget ours. > > Family ... it's what we're all about. > > I so enjoyed spending this time with you today. Thank you for sharing > it with me. I wish each of you a week filled with health, productivity, > fun, and above all, filled with love and inner peace. Happy Memorial > Day, everyone. Please, stay safe! > > > ) > ( > ) > _.-~~-. > (@\'--'/. 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----- Original Message ----- From: Colleen Pustola Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 8:10 AM To: MIDELTA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIDELTA] MI-7 SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE ) ( ( ) Good Morning Friends! ( \ .-.,--^--. ( Come on in. . . \* ) \\|`----'| - The coffee pot's on. . . .=|=. \| |// ...and we even have decaf, |~'~| | |/ tea, and hot chocolate! | | \ / _|___|_ ------ (_______) Hi everyone, :) Monday, May 27th, is Memorial Day (also called Decoration Day) here in the United States. It is a patriotic holiday, a day to honor those in military service who died (some very young) in far away places fighting to protect our future. Originally, Memorial Day honored military personnel who died in the Civil War. It now also honors those who died in all wars in which the United States participated. This edition of the Sunday Morning Coffee is dedicated to our military that fought for our freedom and sacrificed their lives protecting our precious democracy. I also dedicate this Coffee to those veterans who are still with us and remembering the horrific experiences they encountered fighting for us. Memorial Day ~ a time set aside to remember our servicemen and women who give their lives for our country... PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS PARAGRAPH: I should warn you that I've written a short story for the day that I hope will tug at your heart. I also hope you enjoy it. Truthfully, I debated whether or not to use it in today's Coffee and had six people read it to make sure I wasn't being "too bad." It's fitting for today's Coffee and intentionally, not too graphic; but if your spirit is low already, please don't read it. I cried when I created this story, but as the wife of a serviceman, it hits especially close to me. MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE, SANTA FE, N.M. Again the day approaches which a beautiful custom devotes to honoring the memory of the departed heroes of the Republic, who have given up their lives that the country might live, and by their deaths have shed such lustre upon the glorious history of our nation. While on that day we should mourn for the dead, we must also remember the living who are serving their country by land and sea, and also the survivors of a past generation who still tarry among us, and endeavor to make life more easy for them in their declining years, that they may long live to enjoy the blessings of that country they helped to save. Now, Therefore, I, Miguel A. Otero, Governor of the Territory of New Mexico, do recommend that upon Saturday, the Thirtieth day of May, A.D. 1903, the people of the territory refrain from all unnecessary labor, and all public amusements, and join with the Grand Army of the Republic, and other patriotic societies in due and proper observance of Memorial Day, recalling the memory of the heroic dead and recounting their valiant deeds. Let us on that day by song and speech and sweet flowers give expression of our reverence and gratitude to those who gave their lives to perpetuate the Republic; to acts of respect and care for those soldiers and sailors who have survived in the wars in which they were engaged and in honor of those who are now serving their country as soldiers and sailors. .-----. Done at the Executive Office, / Seal \ this the 19th day of May, A.D. 1903. \ of NM / Witness my hand and the great seal of the '-----' Territory of New Mexico. [signed] Miguel A. Otero By the Governor: J.W. Raynolds. Secretary of New Mexico. Today's topics include: 1. Memorial Day proclamation 2. Welcome to new subscribers 3. Did you know... 4. His Love, Forever TO OUR NEWEST RESEARCHERS ~~ On behalf of the entire list, I'd like to extend a most hearty welcome to those of you who joined us this past week. We are very glad to have you with us and hope you'll stay and remain a part of our online discussion group. As soon as you're comfortable with us and the list, please send in your list-surname lines so we can all see how we're related to you. We do not have a fancy format for sending in records or queries to the list. Post as many as you wish! If the data has anything to do with our county ancestors that might help someone, please feel free to post it. Every scrap of information is appreciated. This Coffee is being circulated to seven Michigan county USGenWeb lists, hence the MI-7 at the beginning of the Coffee's name. In addition, three of Michigan's speciality lists are now receiving the Sunday Morning Coffee, as well. Should more Michigan lists decide they'd also like the Sunday Coffee, the number in the MI-7 title will increase. With exception of Delta County, all participating lists are maintained by Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. Delta County list is managed by Barbara Macksey <deltamom@grandmastree.com>. Homesite for each of the county lists follows: Benzie County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/benzie/>; Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. Delta County - <http://http://grandmastree.com/migenweb/ Webmistress is Barbara Macksey <deltamom@grandmastree.com> Emmet County - <http://members.tripod.com/~deemamafred/miemmet.html> Webmistress is Denise Frederick <tfred@voyager.net> Grand Traverse County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/grandtraverse/>; Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. Kalkaska County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/kalkaska/>; Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. Leelanau County - <http://grandtraverseregion.com/leelanau/>; Webmistress is Brenda Moore <kingsley@aol.com>. Charlevoix County - <http://www.rootsweb.com/~micharle/charlevx.htm>; Webmaster is Ron Fuller <ae137@detroit.freenet.org> The speciality lists do not have home sites. If you have material or a query you'd like to submit to one of the sites, or simply a question you need answered regarding your list, please direct your messages to the appropriate Webmaster/mistress. Comments regarding the Sunday Morning Coffee however, should be directed to me at <ladyaudris@earthlink.net>. You're welcome to share this Coffee with your genealogy friends and relatives. If they are not members of this list and would like to begin receiving the Coffee, they are now able to. Simply have them send a blank email to <SundayCoffee-subscribe@topica.com>. DID YOU KNOW...? ... that since the end of World War I, Memorial Day has also been Poppy Day? Paper poppies are sold by members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) made by disabled veterans. This bright red wildflower became a symbol after the horrific WWI battle in Flanders Field in Belgium. The field, littered with the bodies of young soldiers, was also filled with poppies. ... that Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves? With the passage of time, Memorial Day was extended to honor all those who died in service to the nation, from the Revolutionary War to the present. ... that the first celebration of Decoration Day was in 1866 in Waterloo, New York? The national Memorial Day holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, on the order of General John Alexander Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American Civil War dead. ... that the southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead? ~ Mississippi, the last Monday in April; Alabama, the fourth Monday in April; Georgia, April 26th; North and South Carolina, May 10th; Virginia, the last Monday in May; Louisiana and Tennessee, June 3rd; and Texas, January 19th. ... that Pennsylvania law mandates that all counties provide veterans' graves each year with a flag, most of which are distributed before Memorial Day? HIS LOVE, FOREVER A war zone Any place Any time ~ It is said that the true patriot is a good citizen as well as, on occasion of need, a willing and valiant soldier.~ He'd joined the army just six months ago and now, here he was embroiled in a war far from his home, and preparing to engage in battle. His life wasn't supposed to be like this; he was supposed to have been home seeing his second child born, living a quiet and comfortable life. BOOM... BANG! An explosive concussion landed so close he thought he'd been hit! His head hurt, his ears were ringing and his uniform was muddier now than it was just seconds ago. He looked around and saw three of his friends lying lifeless on the ground, other comrades nearby were writhing in pain. BOOM... BANG! He *had* to get across this field before he was killed! He never heard the one that hit him, never felt the pain of his wounds, never felt himself fall. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He stood up and looked around. The men that had been around him were tossed in so many directions. The field was one of carnage ~ there was no other way to explain it. Blood... men's blood... claimed the field in ever-growing patches. He seemed to be okay though, and wasn't nearly as exhausted as he'd felt a few seconds ago. Maybe there was something to being unconscious. But he *still* had to get across that field! BOOM!...PHEWWW! Shots were all around him, men falling and screaming. He ran... hard, with a determination born of someone who'd had enough. His friends were there... waiting for him it seemed... waiting on the road. What? How can this be? He'd just seen them die! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It's said that when a person isn't ready to cross to the next realm, that their spirit will refuse to leave.... There she was... his beautiful wife! He loved her so much. But, she was sobbing, as though in great pain! Why? She should be happy to see him! What's she reading? It looks like a letter, "....your husband fought valiantly but was cutdown by enemy fire as he was trying to save another during the battle at...." NO! He WASN'T dead! He was HERE! Look at me! I'm here! I'm too young! NOOOO! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She looked at his picture, touching it with her hands as the tears rolled down her face. She couldn't believe sixteen years had gone by already. She could still sense him and smell him; she missed him so... >From the other side of the picture, he put his shadowed hand up, mirroring hers, and let her know everything was okay. ~FINIS~ A piece of fiction... or is it? For many, Memorial Day carries no special meaning except perhaps an extra day off from work, a beach barbecue, the start of the summer travel season, or for merchants, the opportunity to hold their annual Memorial Day Weekend sale. In reality, the holiday is observed in honor of our nation's armed service personnel who were killed in wartime. It is meant to be a solemn day of mourning, remembrance, and thanks to those war heroes who have suffered and perished so that we can live and stay secure ~ a day for us to pay tribute to the gallant souls who laid down their lives in the service of our great nation.. Whether you accept war or not isn't the issue here ~ whether or not you had an ancestor die in battle is; and paying tribute to that ancestor is, too. So, on this day, when you think it's only for a three-day weekend, please remember our military who have died and paid the ultimate price. "A man isn't gone until he's forgotten." Let's not forget ours. Family ... it's what we're all about. I so enjoyed spending this time with you today. Thank you for sharing it with me. I wish each of you a week filled with health, productivity, fun, and above all, filled with love and inner peace. Happy Memorial Day, everyone. Please, stay safe! ) ( ) _.-~~-. (@\'--'/. Colleen ('``.__.'`) `..____.' ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Hello list- I am trying to reasearch my genealogy and am having a heck of a time finding information on any of the names listed above. Most of my family came from Finland in the late 1800's and lived up in the Republic area of Michigan. If any of these names are related to you, please contact me. Thank you
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Patrick Joseph Elmquest Patrick Joseph Elmquest of Libertyville for 36 years A Mass for Patrick Joseph Elmquest, 60, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 6401 Gages lake Road, Gurnee. Born March 17, 1942, in L'Anse, Mich., he died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Lake Forest Hospital, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Burial will take place in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. Mr. Elmquest was a 1966 graduate of Michigan State University. He was the owner of Mickey Finns Brewery since 1990. He served as coach for the Libertyville Boys Club football team and Libertyville Little League. He was the secretary of Lake County Restaurant Association and a member of Libertyville Mainstreet Association. Patrick is survived by his wife, Dianne (nee Loeb); daughter, Stacy (Christopher) Dalton; son, John (Kimberly) Elmquest; father, John (Penny) Elmquest; father-in-law, Barney (Mary Louise) Loeb; brothers-in-law, Barney (Lynda) Loeb and Mark (Lorraine) Loeb; sister, Chery! l (Peter) Turkus; nephews, Barney (Trish) Loeb and Billy (Holly) Loeb; and his nieces, Ashley and Darcy Loeb. He was preceded in death by his mother, Luella (nee Blake). Visitation was held Thursday, at the McMurrough Chapel, 101 Park Place, Libertyville. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For more funeral information, (847)362-2626. Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from 5/16/2002 - 5/17/2002. Not a relative, valentine____________________ at valentine53179@hotmail.com . . . . .Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
I am researching the above names that settled in the area. I'm looking for the parents of Apollina Blias (f), Delphis DeMars (m), Evangelisp Pelon (m) and Albina Peppin (f). If anyone has any connections, please contact me at mntandrews@peoplepc.com Thanks-Teresa
I am interested in hearing from individuals who experienced CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS first hand.... How did you find out about it...... What did your parents think about it...... Did you have any idea WHAT you were going to do...... How did you join, exactly what steps did you follow.. Did you need parental signatures... Were there age limits.... How long was the stint to be... How did you travel to your work area.... What types of work was done.... What was the criteria for joining this group.... Did you get paid.... Do you know, are there official records anywhere regarding participants.... What did YOU do....... What was life like during your time with the CCC.... Where did you live.... How did you travel..... What was the duration at different sites..... Please tell whatever you can to give us (me) a first hand account..... Please teach us..... valentine____________________ at valentine53179@hotmail.com valentine____________________ at valentine53179@hotmail.com . . . . .Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine has released their second of a three part series regarding the 1883 Montana USA Frontier House - three families, five months - in their May issue. This 2nd installment pertains to 'STRONG HANDS, GENTLE HEARTS'. You can see a bit of this at www.bhg.com/frontier or at pbs.org/frontierhouse The television version is scheduled for April 29, 30 and May 1st on PBS so check YOUR local listings. On another subject(s) - WHEN was the last time you checked the ROOTSWEB.com homepage? Go back and check on what you knew but you have forgotten..... especially if you are at a brickwall! (or if you are a lucky one and have gotten caught up on ALL your searching and are thinking "What's next!" ) DID YOU EVER check the archives of the list(s) that you belong to? When are you going to visit? HAVE YOU BACKED up your FULL (not just changes) material lately? Have you PRINTED out your FAVORITES and YOUR address book lately? see you all in the writings! valentine____________________ at valentine53179@hotmail.com . . . . . valentine____________________ at valentine53179@hotmail.com . . . . .Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Good Morning List, I am doing research on a Doctor Howard Paul Blake born 10/23/1890 Alton,pa Blair co. Died 3/16/1962 Marquette, Michigan Buried Park Cemetery This is where i have been told him and his wife was buried. 1st wife unknown ????????? Child Daughter June Blake Hiaght of Altoon,Pa Married Lillian Cassidy/Cassidy Born 12/13/1898 Lexington,Ky Died 1/07/1958 Tuesday Marquette ,Michigan They lived around Lake Superior 300 Jackson Avenue. He was a Doctor at the state PEN . IN Marquette AND SEVERED IN ww1 IN MEDICAL CORPS. In Pa. he also was in the Masonic lodge.. They lived in Marquette for about 30 years. Lillian Cassidy Pitcher Blake was my dad's sister. I remember her as a child. I found out about 4 years ago they passed away after write the Police Station in Marquette, Michigan. If anyone is doing research on this family .Please email me back. I also am looking to get a death cert. on both of them. Linda Cassidy Doyle tn_nanny@bellsouth.net Genealogy is my heart and soul. My Family is important, and I appreciate any help. *DYE(NC&TN) * BLANTON(TN) * CASSIDY(KY,TN, &OH) * HUGHS/HUGHES(KY&TN) * SHAW(TN) * SHADWICK/CHADWICK/SHADRICK(TN) * CHAPMAN(TN) * MCDANIELS(TN) * MCCARVEY(GA) * CROW/CROWE(GA) * LEMONS(VA & TN) * RESSE(TN) * EDWARDS(TN) * Husbands Side: DOYLE(GA&TN) * MURPHY(VA&GA) * BRYANT(GA) * GINN(GA) * BOSTAIN(GA) * MORRISON(TN&GA) * DABBS(TN&GA) * SULLENGER(UNKNOWN) * MORGAN(GA) * RAPER(TN) * GENTRY(UNKNOWN) * HALE(GA) * HOGGATT(England & Scotland) * SHERRILL(TN) * GREY/GRAY(UNKNOWN) * ORGAN(UNKNOWN) * SHAW(UNKNOWN) * ALSO DOING GENEALOGY ON JOSEPH MURPHY OF DADE COUNTY,GA AND HIS DESCENDANTS IN WHITESIDE,TN / MARION COUNTY ALSO SEARCHING FOR NAVAL COMPANY 22 REGIMENT II (CAMP PEARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA) 1/26/46 TO 3/25/46 THERE WERE 94 MEN IN THIS COMPANY. PLEASE EMAIL: JACK/ tnpawpaw@bellsouth.net or tn_nanny@bellsouth.net
Could someone please do a lookup for me in the Marquette, MI death index? :for Joanna Wilhelmina Thoney, nee Lux,b.March 1842 in Silesia Prussia, married abt. 1866 in Prussia to Nicholas Thoney. They immigrated to the states in 1854 & lived in Marquette in a house across the street from St.Paul's Cathedral. They had 8 children. Her husband was a brick & stone mason. I believe she died in Marquette between 1887 - 1900 because on the 1900 census, her husband was living in Chicago with 2 of their daughters & she is nowhere to be found in Michigan or elsewhere. I would be eternally grateful for any assistance with this. Also, what church is on the corner of Sixth & Hope Streets in Marquette? Was this ever called Sacred Heart? Thanks, Carole
Greetings I am researching the DELF family from Marquette. Arthur DELF and his wife Elizabeth (nee WILDE) left South Australia between 1857-1860. There first child Amelia Edith DELF was born 1857 in South Australia. The next child Arthur E DELF was born 1860 in Canada and the last two children Edward W and Percival J were both born in Michigan. Arthur DELF sr a Rail Road Clerk. Any help would be much appreciated. Maureen Martin Tasmania Australia