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Area News THE DAILY GLOBE, Ironwood, MI Tuesday, July 22, 1997 Page 2 Obituaries Jeanne Hegbloom SAXON, Wis. Jeanne M. Hegbloom, 60, of Defer Street, Saxon, died Saturday in Saxon, Wis. She was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Asbland, daughter of the late John and Hermine (Gervis) Parkinson.

She attended St. Agues and Chicago schools and also the University of WisconsinSuperior. She was employed by a telephone company in Louisiana and also in Chicago, was a journalist for the Superior Telegram, and was also employed by CEP in Ashland. Jeanne also worked as a waitress in the Ashland area. She was a member of the Amer'ican Legion Auxiliary, Saxon Mercier-Kero Post 0371, and was a member of St.

Ann's Catholic Church in Saxon and its service club. Sbe was an avid crafter. Jeanne was married to James Allen and Jim Hubbard. They both preceded her in death. She then married James Heg.

bloom on Nov. 11, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nev. He survives in on. Charles Bailey BERGLAND Charles E. Bailey, born March 31, 1926, passed away at St.

Mary's Hospital in Duluth, on Wednesday, July 16, 1997. Charles was the son of the late Frank and Belle (Borton) Bailey and was a resident of Bergland his entire lifetime. After graduating from Bergland School, Charlie served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African- Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal. After being honorably discharged in 1946, be was a cab driver, then worked for Ontonagon County and finally worked his way to retirement at the White Pine copper mine.

Charlie loved music, golfing and "traveling with Kay." He was an active member in the American Legion Post 562, Bergland, and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars at the Ponti-Peter- Marie VerBunker UNION GROVE, Wis. Marie C. (Tocci) VerBunker, 68, died on July 18, 1997, at ber home in Union Grove, Wis. She was born on May 28, 1929, in Montreal, to the late James and Catherine (Mezzano) Tocci. Marie attended the Montreal Grade School and graduated from the Hurley High School in 1948.

She was a homemaker and also belonged to the Ladies Miasion Society of St. Robert's Church in Union Grove. She was an avid knitter, donating many of her articles to her church in Union Grove and also to the Sacred Heart Church in Montreal. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many, many years. Marie married Earl VerBunker on June 20, 1953 at the Sacred Heart Church in Montreal.

He aurvives. After marriage, they lived in Montreal and Grand Marais, Frances Johnson Frances K. Johnson, 73, of Hurley, passed away Sunday, July 20, 1997, in Green Bay, Wis. She was born July 29, 1923, in Oma Township, to George Kostelnik and Mary Krall. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ironwood, On May 27, 1943.

she was married to Toivo W. "Tubby" Johnson in Memphia, Tenn. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1986. Frances is survived by five children: Tom and Judy Jobnson of Two Rivers, Kathy Johnson of Baraboo, Mary and Gene Vandevoorde of Green Bay, Mark Johnson and Laura Prokopovitz, Pulaski, and Linda and Dennis Buzzar, of Pocono Summit, six grandchildren; Club to meet The Ironwood Woman's Club will hold a luncheon meeting at noon Thursday at the Elk and Hound. Reservations may be made by calling Frances Nickel at 932- 1333, Doris Cerioni at 932-4895 or Jean Gorilla at 932-0655.

Fred Lane WAKEFIELD Fred Lane, 91, of Wakefield, died Monday at Wakefeld. Mr. Lane was born to the late John and Martha (Trevithick) Lane at Calumet, on April 19, 1906. He had lived for most of his life in Wakefield, coming from the Calumet area when he was seven years old. Mr.

Lane attended school at Wakefield. was a member of the Wakefield United Methodist Church. Mr. Lane was employed on a railroad section crew, for the Federal Forestry, at the Wakefield Iron, Sunday Lake, Ramsay and Vicar mines and worked for the Michigan Highway Department on the survey crew retiring in 1971. He was married to Mary Delich in 1934 at Wakefield.

She survives. Also surviving is a son, Robert Lane, Wakefield; a daughter, Mrs. Marlene (Carl) Knutilla, McHenry, a brother, Roy Jennie Honkanen Jennie Inez Honkanen, 83, of 106 Lake Drive, Hurley, died Sunday, July 20, in Ashland, Wis. Sbe was born in Hinkley, Kimball Township, Aug. 29, 1913, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Haapala) Risku.

Jennie attended Meadville schools, and later in life received her GED. She was employed in various homes throughout the area, cleaning and cooking, and as a mother's helper. She was a member and past president of the Elizabeth Circle, a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hurley and served as a Sunday School teacher for 17. years, was a member of the Iron County Historical Society where she volunteered for several years, and was also a member of the PTA Jennie was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and quilting. She was honored at the Iron County Fair for her handwork.

Her greatest accomplishment was being a devoted mother and grandmother. On Sept. 8, 1938 she was married to John O. Honkanen at the First Presbyterian Manse by the late Rev. C.L.

Harries. John preceded ber in death Aug. 11, 1992. She is survived by two sons, Walter Fehr Walter J. Fehr, age 84, of Presque lale, died Saturday evening July 19, 1997, in the Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

He was born April 20, 1913, son of the late Alfred and Rose (nee Egger) Fehr in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to the former Bernice Mondrall and she survives. Surviving, besides his wife Bernice, are a son, Jon (Karin) Fehr of Crofton, a daughter, Judith (Terrance) Hickman of Ironwood; five grandchildren Erik, Jason and Ashley Fehr, Mackenzie and Allie Hickman; a sister, Eleanor (Charles) Bernard of Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Fehr was preceded in death by his brothers Alfred Jr.

and Henry. Walter retired as personnel manager for General Electric in 1970 after 36 years with the company. He had received an engineering degree from Northwestern University and his law degree from DePaul University of Chicago. Lucille Ulvila OCONOMOWOC, Wis. Lucille M.

Ulvila, 73, of Oconomowoc, died on July 13, 1997, at Memorial Hospital at Oconomowoc. She wag married in 1953 to Larry Ulvila of Wakefield. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parenta, Mr. and Mrs.

ton Chiapuzio of Anvil and 13 Mountain bikers ride The Tuesday Night Fat Tire Club will have a group mountain bike ride tonight. All interested riders should meet at Big Powderhorn Mountain at 6 p.m. A cookout will follow. For more information, call Trek Trail or The Hobby Wheel. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS HAPPY Margarita 4-8 12" TACO $495 HOUR SPECIAL p.m.

Monday Regular thru TACOS Friday (Eleanore) Lane, Wakefield; six grandchildren and four grandchildren. Besides his parents, Mr. Lane was preceded in death by six brothers, Tom, John, William, Edward, Albert and Arthur, two sisters, Pearl Mebler and Martha Goad. Funeral services for Mr. Lane will be held at the Wakefield United Methodist Church on Thursday at 11 a.m.

with the Rev. Pamela Kail officiating. Visitation will be held at the Lakeside Memorial Chapel, Wakefield, beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and on Thursday at the Wakefield United Methodist Church beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. Pallbearers will be Robert Delich Jason Delich, John Ozzello, Michael Rydeski, John Sain and Dewey Delich Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Frank Radowski. David A. (Katherine), Brown Deer, and Donald J.

(Donna), Hurley; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Janice) Johnson, Ironwood, and Mrs. Robert (Elaine) DeMario, Wausau, three sisters, Sadie (Lauri) Keranen, Mohawk, Helen (Fred) Dawn, Chattanooga, and Eunice Morrissey, Oak Forest, eight grandchildren, John, Paul, and Bill Honkanen, Darren and Dean Honkanen, Michael, Dana, and Jennifer Johnson; and a -grandson Brody Honkanen. Besides her parents and band, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver Risku, Eugene Riaku, and Oiva Risku, and two sisters, Esther Ketola and Laina Edel. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Hurley on Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m.

with the Rev. Pamela Starr officiating. Visitation will be at the Engstrom Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and also on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Burial will be in the Hurley Cemetary. Pallbearers are grandchildren, John, Paul, Bill, Dean, Darren, Michael and Dana, with honorary pallbearer, Jennifer. Walter had been valedictorian for his high school and Northwestern and DePaul universities. Mr. Fehr was the former president of Hales Corners and incorporated the community and served as mayor for 20 years prior to mov.

ing north to Presque Isle in 1970. Walter enjoyed the northwoods, was an avid fisherman and an expert woodcarver. During his student days, he bad been an accomplished wrestler. He will be missed by family, colleagues and friends. The Funeral Mass for Walter Febr will be Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at 1:30 p.m.

at St. Anne Catholic Church, Boulder Junction. Concelebrants will be the Rev. Father James Powers and the Rev. Father William Horath.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Mass Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at the St. Anne Catholic Cemetery in Boulder Junction. Campbell Funeral Home of Woodruff is in charge of arrangements. brothers and asters.

She is survived by a sister, Theresa (Edwin) Wiita of Milwaukee and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on July 19 at Pagenkopf Funeral Home in Oconomowoc with the Rev. John Yackey officiating. Bunal was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee. NOON LUNCHES thru Sunday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The Elk Hound Restaurant Pub of Ironwood One Block South of U.S. 2 on Country Club Rd. 932-3742 Daily Globe Want-Ads Sell! Tax case ruling rocks township Sbe is also survived by two sona, Jim Allen, Rapid City, S.D., and Jeffrey (Eva) Hubbard, Kingman, two step-daughters, Barbara and Jackie, both of Chicago; three brothers, Tom Weaver, Chicago, T.J. Weaver, Cayuga, and Jack Parkinson; a sister Donna, Lorraine, Ohio; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Besides her parents and busbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Alfred Hubbard.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Saxon, Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m., the Rev. Robert E. O'Connell, presider. Visitation will be at the church 10.

a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Saxon. Pall bearers are Ed Sullivan, Jack Steinmetz, Bruce Benton, Mike Delasky, Darold Barningbam and Kurt Krall. Memorials.

contributions are preferred to Regional Hospice, 2101 Beaser Ashland, WI 54806. son Post in Grand Rapids, Minn. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Herb; three sisters, Mabel, Georganna "Toota," and Mae; and his son, Charles "Chuck" Bailey. He leaves three sisters, June, Thelma, and Florence; two sons, Bill (Tina) Bailey, Boyd (Dawn) Bailey; three daugbters, Rhyll Okeefe, Candy (Dale) Newhouse, and Robin (Dean) Rose; 17 grandchildren, a very special friend, Katherine Seeger, and the mother of his children, Imogene (Peters) Bailey. Services will be beld at 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 24, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Bergland. The Rev. Howard Neider will officiate. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Bergland. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established at St.

Mary's Hospital Hospice Program in Duluth. moving to Union Grove in 1963. Surviving besides her busband are her sons Jay, at bome, and Todd (Deb), New Richmond, two granddaughters, Brooke and Tara; a brother, John (Marilyn) Tocci of Hoyt Lakes, a sister, Dorothy (Paul) Soltis of Ironwood; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were two aistera Mayme Camponeschi and Jenny Grasso, and a brother, Battista Tocci. A Memorial Masa will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m.

at the Sacred Heart Church, Montreal, the Rev. Robert E. O'Connell, presider. Visitation will be one hour prior to Masa. Burial will be in the Hurley Cemetery.

Cremation has taken place. Engstrom Funeral Home, Hurley, is in charge of arrangements. five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline Ray of Lronwood. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m.

at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ironwood, the Rev. Todd I. Frusti officiating. Inurament will be in the family lot in the Hurley cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1 p.m.

until service time at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, donations may be made to Unity Hospice, P.O. 22395, Green Bay, WI 54305-2395. Engetrom Funeral Home, Hurley, is in charge of arrangements. SILVER DRAGON CHINESE, MEXICAN AN A.MERSCAN CLISINE Serving Lames PIZZAS Nightly (Continued from Page 1) The largest dollar impact of the ALERT Program settlement will be to the Watersmeet Township School District, though it appears the district will face no direct loss of revenue.

Superintendent Debra Zelinski said she bad not seen a copy of the letter, or learned the detaila of the tax case, as of this morning. She estimated the cost to the district at $500,000. The district's annual budget is about $2 million, she said. Hardie said the school district may be held harmless because losses in property taxes are erally made up by the state through the school aid formula. If the district suffers direct financial loss, it's not clear where the money to repay the taxes will come from.

know that the township put their (tax) money in escrow. To my knowlege, the school did not, BO we don't have any money to get our hands on easily," Zelinski, who became superintendent Feb. 3, said. Watersmeet Township Supervisor George Peterson was on vacation and unavailable for comment today. "I have not received any letter from our attorney yet," said township clerk Virginia Hoffman.

"I certainly didn't think that we would be losing that appeal, but it looks to me like we did. "That's every taxing unit, the Watersmeet school, the county, the intermediate school district. We'll have to pay our share back." Hoffman said she has read Gothard's letter. "I have to admit, it was quite a blow when I saw that letter," she said. "The taxpayer here is the loser.

It looks to me like they are tax -exempt, according to that letter." Wildlife refuge planned Wildlife Service, 1764 95th New Richmond, 54017, (715-246-7784). -Tom Busiahn, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, 54806, (715-682-6185). (Continued from Page 1) district manager, U.S. Fish and "It is an essential part of the refuge proposal process that the public is given every opportunity to be involved," said Steve Delehanty, manager of the St.

Croix Wetland Management District in New Richmond. That district will be the managing office of Whittlesey Creek property if the proposal approved. The National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses more than 500 refuges, totaling more than 90 million acres. For more information on the proposal or to submit written comments, contact: -Steve Delehanty, wetland 5 caught in thefts Five youngsters have been referred to Iron County juvenile authorities in two separate thefts. Iron County Sheriff Robert Bruneau said three youngsters were apprehended in connection with the theft of a wallet from a swimming hole in Gile.

A man bad forgotten his wallet and the 13, 15 and 16-year-olds found it, splitting the $150 it contained. In the second incident, two 14. year-olds were walking past a parked vehicle near the swimming hole when they noticed a wallet inside the car. A Gile youth reached in and took $74 from the wallet, giving $14 to his companion from Iron Belt. The incident occurred on July 16.

Stores closing KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) To pare its hefty debt, building materials retailer Payless Cashways said it will close 29 stores, cut 1,900 jobs and seek bankruptcy court protection from its tors. Paylesa, reeling from more than $13 million in second-quarter losses, filed for protection from its creditors in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Kansas City. Monday's announcement firmed weeka of suspicion among company employees and analysta.

NOTICE Minutes of the July 14. 1997 special meeting of the Chanter Township of Ironwood are posted at. Forsjund's Building Supply. Ray's Green houses. Gogebic Commutty College, O'Donnell Civic and Rick's Mutt-Ex in addition to the Township Office.

Cheryl Plilola Flores, Clerk Charter Township of ironwood N10892 Lake Road kronwood, Michigan 49938 Phone (906) 932-5802 Building to be razed (Continued from Page 1) Barricades had to be erected during the Fourth of July to prevent visitors and parade-goers from possible harm. Council members are hoping the building can be razed before snowfall. It is feared the roof may collapse under the weight of more snow. The Lottery Here are the winning numbers lected Monday in the Michigan State Lottery: Midday Daily Lottery 1-7-8 Midday Daily-4 4-3-81 Daily Lottery 9-3-4 Daily-4 7-5-3-8 Casb-5 1-6-11-31-38 Keno 8. 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 30, 33, 34, 41, 45, 46, 53, 59.

60, 61, 64, 68. 74, 76, 79. Wednesday's Michigan Lotto jackpot worth $5 million. Friday's Big Game jackpot LA mated at $5 million. Pick 3 The winning numbers for Wisconsin's Daily Pick 3 lottery drawing Monday were: 9-5-4.

Daily Millions None of the tickets sold for Monday's "Daily Millions" game matched the six winning numbers. The numbers drawn were: Red 15-19, White: 13-17. Blue: 1-18. Tickets matching all 81Z numbers would have won $1 million. Tickets matching, each, five and numbers there were are two worth of those in Monday's game.

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