Ross Collection Obituaries From the MINING GAZETTE Surnames beginning with M Copyright (c) 1998, 1999 by Dick and June Ross. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. ______________________________________________________________ The following obituaries were all extracted from the MINING GAZETTE by Dick and June Ross and transcribed by various volunteers for the Houghton Co., MI USGenWeb Project. ______________________________________________________________ The Mining Gazette Date: May 5, 1925 Decedent: Mrs. Kenneth MCASKILL Headline: Death of Mrs. MCASKILL Was Shock to Friends. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Kenneth MCASKILL, esteemed Hancock resident, who died Tuesday evening at her home on Summit street, will be held Friday afternoon. Further arrangements concerning the funeral are incomplete, pending word from the children, all of whom are expected home for the service. Mrs. McAskill was 58 years of age. She was born in Ireland and came to the Copper Country when a girl. She had innumerable friends in the district and to them the news of her unexpected death, after a brief illness of two days, came as a severe shock. The husband and following children survive: Mrs. Frank MARTIN, Mrs. Leo KRESS, Mrs. Milton FOX, Miss Marion and Howard all of Detroit; Mrs. Calvin CONRAD, of Flint; Bruce of Chicago; William MCASKILL and Mrs. William A. WATTS of Duluth and Mrs. B. H. T. BURRIT of Hancock. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: July 14, 1925 Decedent: Michael McCarron Michael McCarron, Former Laurium Marshal, Is Called by Death Michael McCarron, aged 70, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Chegwidden in Detroit Tuesday evening. Mr. McCarron for many years was a resident of Calumet. For 15 years he held the position of Laurium village marshall. The deceased was born in Kingsford, Ontario, Canada. He came to the United States when a young man, settling at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., where he resided for a number of years. He then came to Calumet. From Calumet he moved to Painesdale, where he was a resident for the past 20 years, going to Detroit last fall. The late Mr. McCarron is survived by his widow and four children, David of Quincy, Peter of Flint, Mrs Thomas Chegwidden of Detroit and Mrs. Leonard Foley of Detroit. He also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Patrick Quinlan of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and two brothers, Peter of Laurium, and William, a resident of Huron county. Funeral services will be conducted in Detroit Friday morning. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen tookiefk@aol.com ----------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: September 23, 1925 Decedent: CAPT. THOMAS H. McCORMICK Headline:CAPT. McCORMICK PASSED AWAY AT HOME LAST NIGHT Captain Thomas H. McCormick died at his home at 109 Clark street, Houghton, at 10 o'clock last evening after an illness of six months. Captain McCormick was born in New York state in 1867. He spent most of his younger life in Canada, from where the family moved to Michigan. He entered the United States Coast Guard service at the age of 21 and continued in that service until seven years ago when he was retired. He was captain at the Portage Lake station at the Canal for 19 years, and directed rescue work in many wrecks during that time. On many occasions he was cited for bravery. He was given a congressional medal for bravery, and he was also presented with a gold medal from the Hebrews of Hancock for gallant bravery at the wreck of the steamer Bon Ami. Mr McCormick served as recruiting officer for the coast guard during the World war. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. W. C. Flye of Houghton, Charles at home, Lyla of Detroit and Robert of [Cincinnatti], Ohio. The funeral will be held from the home, 109 Clark street, Houghton at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon and will be under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Rev. U. G. Rich of the Congregational church, Hancock, will officiate. Burial will be made at Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen Rhiltu4119@aol.com --------------------------------------- Publication: Daily Mining Gazette Obit Date: Apr. 22, 1921 Decedent: Mrs. Marjorie MacDougall Headline: HEARS OF MOTHER'S DEATH Hubbell Man Notified Yesterday of Kin's Demise in Detroit. Alex MacDougall, of Hubbell, was advised yesterday morning of the death in Detroit of his mother, Mrs. Marjorie MacDougall. The family resided in Calumet for 35 years prior to moving to Detroit. The late Mrs. MacDougall was born in Canada. She was a member of the Lady Maccabees and Rebekah Lodge. The remains have been shipped to Calumet for burial. Surviving the deceased are the following children: Alex, Hubbell; Mrs. John Madigan, Mrs. Steve Ennie, Mrs. William Lind, the Misses Mary and Gladys of Detroit. Transcribed by: Wes Richards ------------------------------------------------ The Mining Gazette Date: May 12, 1925 Decedent: Hector MCKENZIE Headline: Pioneer Resident Died This Morning. The death of Mr. Hector MCKENZIE which occurred this morning at 5:00 marks the passing of another of Calumet's real pioneers. The deceased was born in Sutherland, Scotland, on March 18, 1846, and emigated to Canada with his parents in 1848 and the family settled in Kincardine. When a young man he came to Michigan and spent a number of years in the Iron country where he was employed in Negaunee, Michigamme and Marquette and later he went to Duluth where he followed his trade which was a carpenter. Forty years ago he came to Calumet where he was employed in the Calumet & Hecla carpenter shop until a few years ago when he retired to enjoy the rest he so justly deserved. Mr. McKenzie was a life member of the Presbyterian church and always took an active interest in church work and his death will be deeply mourned not only by members of the church but his large circle of friends in the community. He was a silver medal man, having worked for the mining company over thirty years. He is survived by the following children: William S., of Detroit; Mrs. T. H. BALLEY, Star, Susk., Canada; Herbert of Detroit; Mrs. George RUNYON of Detroit, and Alexander H. of Calumet. Mrs. McKenzie passed away in 1909 and her remains were laid to rest in Lake View. The services will be conducted by the Rev. James A.G. WAITS but the date of the funeral can not be decided on until word has been received from absent members of the family. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: May 16, 1925 Decedent: Mary MAHONEY Headline: Mrs. Mary MAHONEY Called Well Known Pioneer Resident of District is Summoned. Mrs. Mary MAHONEY, age 78, esteemed pioneer resident of this district, passed away at her home at Limerick location early yesterday morning following a lengthy illness. Her death comes as a decided shock to her many friends, for her condition was not regarded as serious. Mrs. Mahoney was born in Ireland, but the greater part of her life was spent in the Copper Country, most of the time being at Quincy. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. P. J. SULLIVAN of Calumet, and Miss Jane, at home; also by five grandchildren, Margaret and Genevieve, at Detroit; and Daniel, Norbert and Helen, at Calumet. The deceased was a member of St. Anthony's court, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, Members of the society will attend the funeral, arrangements for which are incomplete pending the arrival of the son-in-law Mr. Sullivan and his two daughters from Detroit. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: October 24, 1925 Decedent: THOMAS MARKS Headline: THOMAS MARKS OLD SETTLER DEAD AT QUINCY Thomas Marks, one of the pioneer settlers of Quincy died Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Saunders. The deceased was born in Redruth, Cornwall, England, in 1837, and at the age of eighteen came to United States locating then in Pennsylvania. He came to the Copper Country in 1858 and made his home in Quincy ever since. Previous to locating in the Copper Country, he had spent a few years in Ontonogan, but nearly all his life was spent in the Quincy location. He is survived by three sons of Grand Haven; Thomas of Buffalo; Joseph of Minneapolis; and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Maunders and Charles Wills of Quincy; one brother, Sam of Dallas, Texas and 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending word from out of town relatives. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen Rhiltu4119@aol.com --------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: July 14, 1925 Decedent: HENRY MARTIN Headline: Death of Henry Martin-Former Hancock Resident Is Summoned in Chicago. Mrs. Charles Robertson of this city has been advised of the sudden death in Chicago Tuesday morning of her father, Henry Martin, a former Copper Country resident. Mr. Martin was 75 years of age and was born in Cornwall. He was a gold medal employee of Calumet & Hecla. He moved to Chicago six years ago. Besides the widow the following children survive: Mrs. Tremberthy Rumphry of Detroit; Mrs. Charles Robertson of Hancock; Mrs. Edward Gilbert of Detroit; Miss Olive of Flint, Miss Gwendolyn of Iowa, George of Calumet, John of Eagle Harbor and Stanley of Chicago. The funeral arrangements are incomplete. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen Rhiltu4119@aol.com --------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: June 8, 1922 Decedent: Joseph MERRIER Headline: Arrange Merrier Funeral The funeral of Joseph MERRIER will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, last time, with services from Mt. Carmel church at Quincy. Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery, the Rev. Fr. KRON officiating. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: May 31, 1920 Decedent: Christina MESSNER Headline: Death of Mrs. MESSNER Resident of Copper Country for Half Century is Summoned. Mrs. Christina MESSNER, Hancock pioneer and a resident of the Copper Country for 50 years, was summoned Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred GARY, Summit street. Mrs. Messner was born in Germany in October 1837. She is survived by Mrs. BLOCK of Detroit, Mrs. Elizabeth MACK of Trimountain, Mrs. Mary HASKINS of Detroit, Mrs. Fred GRAY of this city. Twenty-five grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from the Ss. Peter and Paul's church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: August 22, 1925 Decedent: JOHN H. MITCHELL Headline: JOHN H. MITCHELL WILL BE BURIED TOMORROW Funeral services for the late John H. Mitchell, who died Saturday morning, will be held Tuesday afternoon at Pewabic M. E. church, Rev. Henry Rogers will officiate. Interment will be in the Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased was born in Cornwall, England but has been a resident of this country for over fifty years, about 37 years of this time has been spent in Pewabic. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John Huthenance, Flint; Mrs. Fred Toms of Racine; [M] Mrs. Richard Bice and Mrs. Daniel Hoar, of Pewabic. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen Rhiltu4119@aol.com --------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 5, 1925 Decedent: William J. MOIR Headline: William J. MOIR is Dead. Well Known Houghton Resident Passes at Age of 64 Years. William James MOIR, aged 64 years, a well known Houghton resident, passed away at his home, 327 Douglass street, West Houghton at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. (He) had been in poor health for more than a year. The deceased was a resident of Houghton for 21 years. Mr. Moir is survived by his wife, three sons, Earl, Willard and Burdette, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma BAYNTON and Mrs. A.B. POST of Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Charles JANOS, assisted by Rev. J. E. LEWIN, officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 29, 1925 Decedent: James MOON Headline: James MOON, Well Known Pioneer of District, Passes. James MOON, aged 86 years, well known retired business man and a pioneer of this district, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James ROWLING, In Hurontown, at 7:20 o'clock Wednesday morning following an illness of two weeks. In spite of his advanced years, Mr. Moon enjoyed good health until he was stricken with pneumonia two weeks ago. The deceased was born in Camborne, England, on September 9, 1830, and was married in 1860 to Ann HILL of Camborne. He came to the Copper Country in 18662 and was followed by his wife two years later. His wife died 15 years ago. On coming to the Copper Country, the deceased worked in the Isle Royale and Huron mines for about 15 years and then started aa grocery business which he continued until 1900 when he retired. He is survived by eleven children: Mrs. James ROWLING, Hurontown; James T. MOON, Hurontown; Mrs. Thomas SIMMONS, Hurontown; Thomas MOON, Calumet; William J. MOON, Great Falls, Mont.; Joseph H. MOON, Houghton; Mrs. John TRATHEN, Hurontown; Mrs. Thomas DUGDALE, Laurium; Mrs. John KENDALL, Sacramento, Cal.; and Hoton(?) R. MOON, Chicago. All of the children, except Mrs. John Kendall of California, were at the bedside when death came. Funeral services will be held from the Hurontown M.E. church, of which the deceased was an active member for many years, at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, the Rev. Henry ROGERS officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Evening Copper Journal Date: May 10, 1925 Decedent: John MORGAN Headline: John MORGAN Died Sunday Morning John MORGAN, an old and respected resident of the Copper Country, passed away at the home of his son, Richard, Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. The late Mr. Morgan was 80 years of age and had made his home in this district for the past 50 years. For a great many years Mr. Morgan made his home at the Centennial mine. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: James and William of Detroit; Howard and Fred, of Procton, Minn.; Albert and Richard, of Laurium; Mrs. John MARTIN and Mrs. James RICHARDS of Detroit. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, Rev. A. MITCHELL, pastor of the Laurium M.E. church officiating. Internment will be in Lake View cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- The Mining Gazette Date: April 14, 1922 Decedent: Mother Anna Cecilia Headline: Death of Mother Cecilia Passed Away at St. Joseph's Yesterday - Funeral Tomorrow Morning. Mother Anna Cecilia passed away yesterday morning at St. Joseph's hospital at 8:30 o'clock. She was mother superior of the parochial schools at Ishpeming and came to Hancock ten weeks ago for treatment. The deceased, who was 58 years old, was a native of Ireland and had been a sister of the Order of St. Joseph for 35 years. She is survived by two sisters who reside in St. Louis. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from St. Joseph's hospital, Rev. Fr. Kreiss officiating. The remains will be laid to rest beside those of the late Mother Liguori in Lakeside cemetery. Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer ------------------------------------------------- Publication: The Daily Mining Gazette Date: September 14, 1925 Decedent: MRS. T. H. MURPHY Headline: Mrs. T. H. Murphy, Well Known Pioneer Resident, Summoned Mrs. T. H. Murphy, aged 72, a pioneer resident of Calumet, passed away at her home on 271 Caledonia street yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock following a few hours illness. Mrs. Murphy Sunday had been in good health but early yesterday morning complained of feeling faint. However, her condition did not assume any very serious aspect until a short time before death. Mrs. Murphy was born in Ireland. She had been a resident of Calumet for 52 years. She was one of the oldest members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H. and was a devout member of Sacred Heart church. The deceased is survived by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. John Toms of Detroit, Mrs. Vincent Szymanski, of Calumet, and Miss Catherine at home. Funeral arrangements are as yet incomplete, pending word from absent relatives. Transcribed by Kathleen Jackman-Hiltunen Rhiltu4119@aol.com --------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Dick and June Ross. plh