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Raymond J. Cahill, 80, passed away May 30 at Ashland Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1905 in Alta, Iowa. He first came to Bayfield in 1924 by covered wagon with his family. He worked at odd jobs until he began his career as a barber with Ed Hewitt. In 1933, Ray bought the barbershop and spent the next 52 years as Bayfield's barber. He married Adelia Olson of Benoit in 1935. He was very active in community affairs. He was elected to the school board in 1956. He was elected president of that board in 1962, and held that office until he retired from the board in 1969. He was a member of the volunteer fire department for 25 years, some of which were spent as secretary-treasurer. He was also a member of the chamber of commerce, serving as president during some of that time He also was a member of the Bayfield Odd Fellows Lodge No. 69, Masonic Lodge No. 0215, Presbyterian Church, and the Bayfield chapter of AARP.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1968, as well as one sister and one granddaughter. Survivors include three daughters; Mrs. Barbara Merila of Duluth; Mrs. Avis Evenson of West Salem; and Linda Hanninen of Denver; 11 grandchldren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Green officiating. Visitation was Saturday evening from 6 to 8:30 at the Overholser Memorial Chapel in Bayfield. A Masonic Ritual was conducted at 7:30. A visitation was also held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery at Bayfield.
The Iron Rier Pioneer June 6, 1985
James H. Calhoon, 58, Route 1, Iron River, died Tuesday, March 12th in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth. He was born in Long Island, Kan., and lived in Iron River for four and one-half years. He retired in January after 30 years as a construction engineer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Iron River Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Flagstaff, Ariz., Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; a daughter,Cherrie Slater of Flagstaff; two sons, Kevin and John; his mother and father, Leona and John Calhoon, all of Long Island; a stepson, Kurt Janko of Iron River; and a sister, Clara Oman of Almena, Kan. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Iron River.
The Iron River Pioneer March 21, 1985
CAMPBELL, son of Angus Campbell
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Friday, 21 January 2000, at 2:34:40 p.m.
A son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Campbell, of Ashland, aged two years and four months, died very suddenly Friday of last week and was brought to this place for burial Saturday. Mrs. Campbell is a daughter of Mrs. Tyler, of this village.
The Bayfield County Press Saturday, April 14, 1883
CAMPBELL, ELLEN
OBITUARY
Ellen [Savage] Campbell, 83, Iron River, died Tuesday, April 28, 1992 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. The former Ellen Savage was born Nov. 29, 1908 in Iron River and was a 1924 graduate of Columbia High School in Iron River.
Mrs. Campbell received her teaching certificate from the former Sperior Normal School and taught in Oulu, at Columbia High School in Iron River, at both Beaser and Ashland High Schools in Ashland and in Wheaton, Ill.
She resided for many years in Roseburg, Oregon and returned to Iron River in August of 1991 from Kennewick, Wash. She married Dr. James Campbell on May 29, 1928 [correct date is May 28, 1948]. He died in 1972. She was a member of the Iron River Presbyterian Church and was a lifetime member of the Bayfield County Historical Society in Iron River.
Surviving are two stepsons, James Campbell, of Roseburg, and Jack Campbell, in Alaska; one cousin, Lylith Brown, Iron River; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Judge Peter and Edith Savage, two brothers and four sisters.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Iron River Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. James Story Jr. officiating and interment in Iron River City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday in the church for one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by the Frost home for Funerals, Ashland.
The Evening Telegram
April 29, 1992
Superior, WI
Mrs. Hilma (Cotty) Cantin, 92, of Washburn, died Tuesday at Bayfield Memorial Hospital, Washburn. She was born March 6, 1893 at Ashland, the daughter of Carl and Lena Johnson. She was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Ann's Society. She was a lifelong resident of the Washburn area. She married Joseph Cantin on July 22, 1911 at Ashland. He died Feb. 19, 1957.
She is survived by three sons, Earl Cotty and Harold Cotty both of Harbor View, Ohio, and Raymond Cotty, Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Roberts, Silver Bay, Minn.; Mrs. John (June) Olson, Washburn, and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Wangen, Ashland; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mable Quayle, Ravenna, Ohio, and nieces and nephews. In additon to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Washburn, with Father John Slowey officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Washburn. There will be visitation on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, where prayers will be said at 8.
Iron River Pioneer - August 8, 1985
NOTE: This obituary has been faithfully copied from the Iron River Pioneer clipping, but this transcriber has questions. According to the data, Hilma was 18 when she married Joseph Cantin in 1911. She is listed as daughter of Carl and Lena Johnson. The use of the name "Cotty" in parens would suggest a previous married name, which is substantiated by her three sons having the surname of Cotty. Yet nothing else supports that. It is suggested that researchers take this information with an open mind and explore all avenues.
Kermit G. Carlson, 77, of 216 W. Pine St., Washburn, died Wednesday at Bayfield County Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1908 in Ashland, son of John and Anna Carlson. He married Grace Hudson on Jan. 6, 1935 in Bessemer, Mich. He worked as an operator for DuPont for 25 years and retired in 1971. He was a member of the Washburn United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; a son, Robert, of West Allis; two grandsons and three great-granddaughters; and a sister, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald; a daughter, Janet; two sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Washburn United Methodist Church with Rev. George Groves officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Visitation was Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.
The Iron River Pioneer March 14, 1985
Mrs. Olga L. Carlson, of Brule, wife of Oscar W. Carlson, died at an early hour at a hospital in Superior last Saturday morning [Jan. 8, 1938], after a long illness.
Mrs. Carslon was superintendent of schools in Douglas county from 1911 until 1917, and before that she taught in the Peter Cooper school in Superior. She was well known throughout her county naturally and also well known in educational circles throughout a wider field. Her other public duties included several years of service on the Douglas County Child Welfare Board.
Mrs. Carlson was born on June 6, 1887, and was therefore 50 years of age last June. For the past 18 years she has resided near Brule, where she has raised a family of two daughters, the elder being about 15 years of age--namely, Mary Martha and Carolyn Louise. She is survived by her husband, these two daughters, and also a sister, Mrs. Hella Hutchings, of Los Angeles, Cal.
Funeral services were held at the Community Hall at Brule yesterday afternoon, conducted by Revs. A. F. Hoorn, of Superior, and George E. Griffiths, of this city, and burial was at Brule cemetery.
Mrs. Carlson's illness elicited the deep interest and sympathy of many friends throughout the district, who mourn with this fine family which has been bereft of a loving wife and mother.
THE IRON RIVER PIONEER, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN Thursday January 15, 1938
Mrs. William (Violet F.) Carlson, 65, Port Wing, died early Thursday, Sept 19 (1985), at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born May 21, 1920 in Herbster and was a longtime Port Wing resident.
Besides her husband, William, she is survived by a daughter, Leann .Arend, St. Paul; a son, Stanley, Grand Junction, Col.; three grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Marion) Tiller, Spring Hill, Fla.; Mrs. Mary Lahti, Iron River; Mrs. George (Frances ) Peacey, Washburn and Mrs. Sophie Kirsh, Branson, MO.. She was preceded in death by five brothers. (Transcriber's note: none of the brothers were named in the obituary)
The funeral service as held Saturday, Sept. 21st at the First Lutheran Church, Port Wing, with the Rev. Wayne Peterson officiating. Interment was in the family lot in Greenwood Cemetery, Port Wing. Pallbearers were James Landon, Victor Larson, Orville Swanson, Evar Bodeen, James Swanson and Thurston Larson.
The Iron River Pioneer September 26, 1985
Mrs. Marie S. Carpenter, 83, Box 2608 Heatherly Lane, died recently in Johnson City, Tenn. Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Carpenter was a daughter of the late Henry Sandquist and Annie Koskie Sandquist. She was a lifetime member of the Bayfield Rebecca Lodge, Odd Fellows, and disabled American Veterans.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva G. Carpenter, who was keeper of Outer Island and Raspberry light stations during the mid 30's and 40's. Survivors include one son, Frank D. Carpenter, Johnson City; two daughters, Lucy Brookshire, Houston, and Fannie Platske, Kalamazoo, Mich.; one sister Ester Liblick, Marquette, Mich.; eight grandchildren, three great-grand children; and several nephews and nieces.
The Iron River Pioneer September 12, 1985
Reprinted from the "Iron River Pioneer" November 11, 1943 from Iron River Memories column by Beverlee Thivierge
Allen Carter, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Carter, who resided in the town of Barnes for many years, but who are now residents of Ashland, was killed almost instantly when he was shot accidentally in his home. Allen Carter was born in Iron River, Dec. 2, 1830. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Shirley, aged 11 years, brother, Russell, aged 14 years, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Carter, Barnes; two aunts, Mrs. Irving Van Stone, Washburn; and Mrs. A.B. Powers, Superior. The family, who are well known here, are no dobt engulfed in grief over this most distressfull accident, is wished all sympathy.
The County Journal October 4, 2001
NOTE: The Oct. 4 2001 article states date of birth as Dec. 2, 1830. This must be a typo, and must surely be 1930, as the child was 12 at the time of death.
Date of death November, 1943
OBITUARY NATHANIEL E. CARVER
PROMINENT CITIZEN HAS GONE TO HIS REWARD
Nathaniel Eleazer Carver Answers The Call of His Master After Brief Illness
DIED--Nathaniel Eleazer Carver, born August 6, 1841, died August 28, 1910. Funeral services
were conducted at the residence on Seventh street Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. L. B. Sherwin
of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The remains were conveyed to Greenwood cemetery for
interment, accompanied by a large cortege of sorrowing friends and relatives. Jacob Dhyer,
grand lecturer of the F. and A. M., from Milwaukee, officiated at the local Masonic order at the
graveside of the departed Brother. To mourn his death Mr. Carver leaves a wife and eleven
children: Mrs. C. H. Bird and Mrs. E. K. Sherwin of Superior; Mrs. Geo. Darrow of Rockford,
Minn.; Nat C. Carver of Seattle, Wash.; Ben S., Max B., Edw. C. Carver, Mrs. L. M. Tyler, and
Miss Anna Carver of Bayfield; Mrs. C. W. Smith of Minneapolis and Miss Mary A. Carver of St.
Paul. A sister, Mrs. Sarah B. Fox, lives in Depauville, N. Y., and there are sixteen grand
children. All of the children of the deceased, with the exception of Nat C. Carver of Seattle,
were in attendance at the funeral services Wednesday. To all the bereaved relatives the sincere
sympathies of a sorrowing community are extended.
The birthplace of Nathaniel E. Carver was at Cape Vincent, N.Y. He was the son of Nathaniel
Carver, of Bridgeport, Mass. and Sarah Jane Briton. His early boyhood days were spent in his
native state in which he received a common school education, later graduating from the
Bridgewater, Mass. State Normal School. After completing his schooling Mr. Carver came west
and settled in Michigan in 1863 where he taught school, later coming to Wisconsin. In 1865 he
was united in marriage to Julia A. McIntyre of Richland City, Wis. In the spring of 1880 Mr.
Carver took up a homestead near Chetek, Wis. where he resided for many years. He held the
office of County Superintendent of Schools of Barron County for two terms and organized and
acted as first principal of the Chetek high school, also successfully grading the schools of that
place.
Mr. Carver and family came to Bayfield in 1903 and shortly afterward he became identified as
president with the Carver-Quayle-Nourse Land Company, in which he was a leading factor in
promoting and upbuilding the community of his choice. His life, the splendid character and
open manhood, is well known to Harbor City people and they all regret his sudden departure into
eternal happiness and peace.
Mr. Carver enjoyed perfect health until last Saturday when he was taken suddenly ill and his
condition rapidly grew worse until the end came Monday. The deceased was member of the
Presbyterian Church and for fortyfive years a member of the Masonic order. He came of the
Mayflower stock of Carvers of whom John Carver was the first governor of the Plymouth
Colony. On his mother's side he was doubly a grandson of well known Revolutionary officers.
The death of Mr. Carver has been so sudden, such a shock to the community that a true
realization of the great loss comes with difficulty. We cannot realize that this noble hearted,
energetic citizen has departed this earthly life. But we know he is gone and we must bow before
the call of Death and the will of God.
"Death to a good man is but passing through a dark entry, out of a dusky room into another
that is fair and large, lightsome and glorious, and divinely entertaining."
RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE
Adopted at a special communication of Bayfield Lodge F. and A. M. Sept. 1, 1910.
WHEREAS, on the 29th day of August, A. D. 1910, it has pleased our Supreme Grand Master
to again enter our portals and summon from our midst our worthy Brother, Nathaniel E. Carver
and translated him from imperfect to that all perfect, glorious and celestial Lodge above, where
the Supreme Architect of the universe resides, and
WHEREAS it is fitting that we, his brethren, being assembled for the first time since his death
should pay a tribute to his memory.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that while we humbly bow before the will of the Great
Ruler who doeth all things well yet we can never cease to mourn the loss of the brotherly love
and kindness of the one who, by His fiat has been called from among us.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in the death of Brother Carver, we recognize the loss to
our fraternity of a useful member; to our country, an enterprising citizen; to his family, a kind
and loving father, to his wife, a loving husband, and one whose heart and hand were ever open to
public and private suffering.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing family,
in this their hour ........
The Bayfield County Press Friday, September 2, 1910
NOTE: The entire text of the Resolutions of Condolence was not available to this transcriber.
Loretta M. Casey, 85, Iron River, died Monday at Northern Lights Manor Nursing Home, Washburn. She was born Feb. 3, 1900 at St. Paul, the daughter of John and Anna Casey. She moved to the Iron River area in 1926.
Surviving are nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Iron River, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Dahlberg as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends called at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Funeral arrangements were by the Schafer Funeral Home, Ashland.
The Iron River Pioneer March 21, 1985
Wendel H. (Al) Chamberlin, 709 N. Fair Oaks, Madison, died Friday, Dec. 14, 1984, at a local hospital. He was born Sept. 2, 1913, in Minneapolis and lived in Port Wing, WI. until coming to Madison in 1939. He was married to the former Margie Kluge and they recently celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary. He was a Navy veteran, having served on the U.S.S. Milwaukee until 1939. He re-enlisted and served as an engineering officer of the L.S.T. Flotilla 5 in the South Pacific during World War II. He was employed at the U. W. Mechanical Eng. Dept. Heat-Power Lab. until his retirement in 1964. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1318 and a charter member of the U.S.S. Milwaukee Shipmates Assoc.
He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, Kathy Nelson, Madison; and Paulette (Richard) Bender, Baraboo; and one son, Wendel (Karol) Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Jessica and Matthew Nelson and Claire Chamberlin; 1 brother, Clare, Chicago; 2 sisters, Blanche Haug, Duluth; and Eileen McPhetres, Kennebunk, Me.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellsworth and Mae Chamberlin and a brother, Ellsworth. Memorial services were held at Schroeder Funeral Home 3325 W. Washington Ave., Dec 22 at 10:00.
Iron River Pioneer December 27, 1984
William Chramosta, 81, former resident of Iron river, died Oct. 3rd [1985] in his home at 1711 N.W. 61st St., Seattle, Wash. He was born Feb 10, 1904 in Hughes. Surviving are his wife, Betty, a son, Billy,Tacoma, Wash.; a daughter, Audra Martin, LaPuente, Calif.; a brother, Joseph Chramosta, Iron River and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, two brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. Services were held in Seattle on Tuesday.
The Iron River Pioneer October 10, 1985
William A. Chramosta, 81, of Seattle, Wash., died Oct. 3 of a heart attack at this home. Born in Iron River on Feb. 10, 1904, he was the son of Charles and Marie Chramosta, one of 10 children in the family. He attended Washington Grade School. Mr. Chramosta worked as a carpenter for 40 years, living in both Alaska, Mich., and Hartford, Wash.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; son, Billy Charles of Tacoma, Wash.; daughter Audra Martin of La Puente, Calif.; brother, Joseph Chramosta of Iron River; four step-children; nine setp-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 8 with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park of Seattle, Wash.
The Iron river Pioneer October 24, 1985
Verne Clement Church, formerly of Bayfield, died July 23 [1985], at his home in Minneapolis. He was born Oct. 11, 1893 in Bayfield, son of Daniel and Marietta Church, and grandson of Nazaire and Matilda LaBonte, Bayfield pioneers.
He is survived by a son, James Church, and a daughter, Mary Kay Murray, both of Minneapolis and a brother, Raymond, of Clearwater, Fla. A nephew, Jim Miller, lives in Bayfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine W., a son Thomas, a sister Lila Miller and a brother, Lloyd Church. Funeral services will be held at Christ the King Curch, southwest Minneapolis at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26.
The Iron River Pioneer July 25, 1985
James D. Clark, 81,of Bayfield died Friday night at his residence. He was born May 20, 1904 in Janesville. He was married to Anne VanderVenter on August 8, 1946 in Ashland. He was employed for over 20 years at Pure Air Sanatorium in Bayfield as a maintenance man. He also drove the mail truck between Ashland and Bayfield.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son Robert of Whitewater; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Matzke and Mrs. Dorothy Titus, both of Janesville; a granddaughter, three grandsons and two great-grandsons; and other relatives.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Bayfield with Fr. Bob Kosarek officiating. Burial was in St. Anthony's Cemetery in the Belanger Settlement west of Bayfield. Visitation was Monday at the Overholser Memorial Chapel in Bayfield. A prayer service was held.
The Iron River Pioneer November 21, 1985
TAPS SOUNDED FOR JOHN CLARK
John Clark, Veteran and Son of a Veteran, Who Died Monday, Buried With Military Honors
John G. C. Clark, age 37 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Clark, died at the home of his parents in this city last Monday morning, Oct. 26th, at 9o'clock, after a long standing illness.
The deceased was born at Chippewa Falls, Wis., on Sept. 23, 1888, and when a small boy came to Iron River and grew to manhood here. Upon leaving home he engaged in railroading, and when the World's War broke out he joined the colors, as his father before him did in the sixties. Whether a result of that service or some other factors, John's health began to fail him shortly after leaving the service, and finally he gained admittance to a sanatorium in Milwaukee. There he remained for 8 months, when last April he came home and had been confined to his bed most all of the time since. Realizing that he was nearing the portals of the eternal world, the patient looked with calmness and serenity upon the impending journey through the Valley of Death. Though recognized as being very sick, his passing came unexpectedly.
Besides his aged parents, the deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Lenning, of Eau Claire, Wis., Mrs. Mayme Hanson, of Superior, Wis, and Mrs. Julia MacAlear, of Portland, Ore.; two brothers, Eustice Clark, of Milltown, Mont., and George Clark, whos present whereabouts is unknown; also by several nephews and nieces.
The deceased was a member of Sons of Veterans, Lanton Camp 55, Superior, Wis.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at St. Michael's Catholic Cchurch, with the pastor, Father Joseph Rapala, officiating. His sermon was fitting and appropriate. The burial was with military honors. The procession was led by John Hanson; Joe Mudrak and Fred Milne as color bearers, and Chas. Hobbs, Donald Hobbs, Norman Pettingill, A.E. Johnson and Glen Barrows were pall-bearers. Martin Anderson, of Superior, sounded taps.
Out of town relatives present at the funeral were: Mrs. Mame Hanson and family, of Superior; Winfred Hanson, of Stevens Point, Wis.; Mrs. and Mrs. E.T. Groehler, Superior; Miss Lillian Lennie, Eau Clair; Mrs. Fred Denter, Minneapolis; and Mrs. and Mrs. John Gannon, of Park Falls.
Out of town friends who attended were: Mesdames Harry Schachte, H. D. Robie, John Shepard, Dan Slick, E. A. Huot, C. E. Kielley, H.S. Conroy, Whitney Barst, C. A. Phillips, R.H. Everts, W. Laysek, John Kelley, W.H. Montgomery, Messrs. and Mesdames P. F. McHugh, M. Hoover, Willis Owens, Messrs. E. H. Arnold, Ed McKinnon, Comrade W.H. Rivers, civil war veteran, all of Superior, and Mr. S.M. Eaton, of Calumet, Min.
The Iron River Pioneer Thursday, October 29, 1925
NOTW: The deceased sister is named as Mayme Hanson and later as Mame Hanson. It is not known which spelling is correct.
Mrs. Mary Sarles Clark, wife of DeWitt S. (Pete) Clark, died late last Saturday night[March 22, 1941] at a Duluth hospital following a long illness. The Clarks had lived in Duluth for the past 22 years, moving there from Eau Claire, and Mr. Clark has been engaged in the box factory business.
Mrs. Clark was born at Mazoomanie, Wis., and was the daughter of Jessie D. Sarles and Margaret Thompson of New York state. She resided in this city for several years when her husband was secretary and one of the active managers of the Lea-Ingram Lumber Company, one of the pioneer lumber companies which operated here. She was active in church and civic work, and her many fine qualities won for her an abiding affection in the hearts of many of the old residents of this city.
Surviving her, besides her husband, is a sister, Mrs. H. A, Stillman, Joliet, Illinois. The body was taken to Eau Claire, the old home of the family, and on yesterday afternoon it was laid at rest in the family lot beside her parents who had long preceded her to the other life.
THE IRON RIVER PIONEER, BAYFIELD COUNTY, WISCONSIN March 27, 1941
COEY, MARGARET
OBITUARY
Mrs. Margaret [Cousins] Coey died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Beaton, last Friday forenoon [Dec 9, 1911] of general debility incident to old age. About a year ago she became almost totally blind, and that marked the beginning of a steady breakdown in health, each week finding her weaker and weaker until the heart and other organs were rendered unable to longer perform their functions.
The deceased was a native of Canada, and first saw the light of day on the 10th of May, in the year 1932 [should be 1832]. Those were in the days of early marriages, and when but sixteen years of age she was woed and wed by Joseph Coey, a man of great physical strength and courage, equipped by nature for the life of a frontiersman. And the frontier was his choice. Twelve children were born to them, six of whom are living.
In 1888 they moved to Bruce, Wisconsin, where Mr. Coey died a few years ago. Since then Mrs. Coey had resided with her children and grand-children, the last two years with her daughter in this city.
A short funeral service was held at the family residence Saturday afteroon, Rev. Day, pastor of the Congregational Church, officiating, and that afternoon the body was taken to Bruce, and on Sunday was laid at rest in the family lot, alongside of her husband, who had preceded her to the home beyond the grave.
Grandma Coey, up to the time she had been stricken with blindness, was unusually spry for her years, and her mind remained quite unimpaired to the last. Death to her was but the entering into a new and joyous life which would have no end and no sorrows and heartaches, and she contemplated the journey through the dark Valley of Death with a confidence begotten through a life-long faith in God. She had been a devout Christian throughout life, and her Redeemer was her sustaining force to the end.
George Coey, her son, came up from Bruce in response to a telegram announcing his mother's death, and together with Mrs. Beaton, accompanied the remains to their last resting place.
The Iron River Pioneer
December 14, 1911
NOTE: Maiden name Cousins.
Family member indicates dob 01 Apr,1833. Unresolved Descrepancy.
CONLIN, DELIA
OBITUARY
At Bayfield, Wis. July 19, 1892, Mrs. Delia Conlin, aged 67 years.
Mrs. Conlin was the mother of H.J. Conlin, member of our town board. She was born in Ireland but had lived in this country most of her life at Chicago and Waukesha coming to Bayfield last spring. Of seven children but four survive, residing at Bayfield and Chicago. The deceased had been despondent for some months and Tuesday forenoon escaped the vigilance of the family and wandered down to the lake shore where her body was found by A.G. LaBonte, a relative of Mrs. Henry Conlin. The funeral was held Thursday at Christs Catholic Church and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends.
The Bayfield County Press, Saturday, July 23, 1892
COOPER, David J.
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Friday, 21 January 2000, at 3:36:02 p.m.
DIED: COOPER -- At his residence in the village of Bayfield, Thursday morning, December 25 1884, of bilious fever, DAVID J. COOPER, aged 64 years.
Yes, the grim reaper Death has been among us and removed from our midst a kind and indulgent parent, a warm-hearted neighbor and a good citizen. Mr. Cooper was one of Bayfield's oldest settlers, coming to this place away back in the fifties, since which time he has been prominently identified with all moves looking to the advancement of the town with which he had cast his lot. He has filled many positions of trust in the town and county, and so lived as to have many friends and few, if any, enemies. Thus, one-by-one are the pioneers of the Harbor City being called to their long rest.
The Bayfield County Press Saturday Dec 27, 1884
COOPER, W. J.
Posted By:Donna Bell Cross
Date: Saturday, 22 January 2000, at 1:41:37 p.m.
KILLED BY THE CARS: W. J. COOPER ALMOST INSTANTLY KILLED NEAR CUMBERLAND: The Brake Rod Gives Way Throwing Him Under the Wheels.
W.J. Cooper was almost instantly killed at Cumberland, Wis., Tuesday. He was breaking on a freight train and the brake rod broke, throwing him beneath the wheels. His body was brought here for interment Wednesday and the funeral took place Thursday at three p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. E. Nourse officiating. The Bayfield band, of which he was a member, attended and with sweet music paid the last sad rites to their companion. Death anticipated is sad, but to be cut down in the full strength of manhood without a moments warning, who can depict in suitable words. But a few days ago Will was the same happy, social Will that we have known since childhood. To-day we stand in his presence inspired with awe. Death, in its most cruel form, has taken possession of that tenement of clay and we are called upon to mourn the loss of a play-fellow, school-mate, citizen and friend. But a few years ago this family presented an unbroken circle but a sad fatality seems to have followed them. First the mother then the father, "Dave" as everybody knew him, a little over a year ago Henry was smitten almost as suddenly one day upon the street just recovering from a severe fit of sickness the third day after death had claimed him leaving but two of the family circle and now one is taken and the other left. Jennie, Mrs. F.T. Yates, being the only survivor and to her we extend our heartfelt sympathy in her hour of bereavement. We would not forget to sympathize with Margaret La Point. Aunt Margaret as the boys always called her, who, since the death of the mother, has been a mother to them in care and love and upon whom will probably fall the custody of Will's boy. He could not be in kinder hands. Will was thiry years old all of which were spent in Bayfield.
The Bayfield County Press Saturday, April 30, 1892
Note: There is sparse punctuation in the section regarding other deaths in the family. It was left exactly as the newspaper article was written.
Armas Copp, 74, died Saturday. He was born in Brule, WI., and was a long time resident. He retired from the Fraser shipyards, where he had been a welder, in 1973, and was also a self-employed farmer. He was a member of the Boiler-makers and Iron Ship-buildiers Union Local 117 and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Survivors include two sons, Ray and James Copp, both of Brule; two sisters, Esther Soine, Hurley, WI., and Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Blaine, Bad Axe, Mich., 9 grandchildren and 8 geat-grandchildren.
His wife, Helen, died in 1965. His brother, Onni Copp died last week.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Memorial Chapel with interment at Everrest Cemetery, Waino.
The Iron River Pioneer September 12, 1985
Onni Copp, 70, died at his residence in Stockton, Calif., where he had resided for many years. A former Brule resident, he was born there on March 3, 1915 and had served in the U.W. Air Force during World War II.
He attended Waino High School and was graduated from Duluth Central High School and from the former Superior State Teachers College in 1940. He taught school in North Dakota and Wascott, WI. He was later employed as an electrician for many years.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Esther Soine, Hurley and Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Blaine, Bad Axe, Mich. His father Matt, three brothers and a sister died previously.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry T. Aukee officiating. Interment was in the Everrest Cemetery, Waino.
Pallpbearers were Jim Copp, Sepherd Koski, Martin Hakkila, Hjalmer Hakkinen, Stanley Kauppi and Arnold Wentela.
The Iron River Pioneer September 12, 1985
Leslie H. Cornell, 85, of 212 S. Fifth St., Bayfield, died Friday at his residence. He was born May 15, 1900 at Withee, and was educated at Sturgeon Bay and also on Washington Island. He moved to Bayfield in 1940. He was self-employed as a commercial fisherman in Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee and later in Bayfield. After his retirement from fishing, he worked for the Bayfield Lumber Company for several years. He was a member of the Lions Club on Washington Island, the Bayfield Presbyterian Church and the Commercial Fishermen's Association. On Nov. 13, 1971, he married Ruth Vogel in Washburn.
Survivors include; his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs. Leila Baatz of Bloominton, Ind.; three brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and other relatives. His first wife, Emma, preceded him in death in 1967. A brother also preceded him in death.
Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Overholser Memorial Chapel, Bayfield, with Rev. John Green officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Bayfield. Visitation was Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Overholser Memorial Chapel.
Iron River Pioneer April 11, 1985
Arlo Cox, 63, Stoughton, WI, passed away suddenly on April 24 [1985]. He was born on August 4, 1921 and spent his youth in the Town of Russell. He married Lillian Erickson of Bayfield.
Surviving are his wife, Lillian, five daughters and two sons. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Funeral services were on Friday, April 26. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery, Brooklyn, WI.
The Iron River Pioneer May 9, 1985
CRUTHERS/CARUTHERS
Posted By:Diane Anderson
Date: Saturday, 22 January 2000, at 6:20:43 p.m.
My g-grandfather's brother, Matthew CRUTHERS was in the Bayfield Co., Wi 1900 Fed Census. I found reference to one of his daughters, Cora CARUTHERS in 1904 who was a teacher at the school in Cable, Wisconsin. Anyone researching this family?
Diane Anderson [email protected]
OBITUARY MRS. JOHN CUFF
Mrs. John Cuff passed away at the residence in tis city Wednesday morning. Short serices were conducted by Rev. Alderson prior to this body being taken on the six o'clock train to Portage, where she will be laid at rest beside her dauther, who died but three weeks ago. Mrs. Cuff leaves a husband, five sons and six daughters to mourn her death, and the sincere sympathy of a sorrowing community is extended them in this, their second great loss in so short a time.
The Bayfield County Press Friday, September 10, 1909
Note: There is no indication of Mrs. Cuff's given name or maiden name.
CULVER, GEORGE
ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT:
State of Wisconsin,}ss
County of Douglas, }
In the matter of the estate of George Culver, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursuance of an order of license made in said matter by the County Court of Douglas county, on the 13th day of August, A.D. 1881, the under signed administrator will on the 10th day of July, A.D. 1882, at ten o'clock A.M. at the front door of the Court House in Bayfield, in the county of Bayfield, offer for sale at public auction the following described land, situated in said county of Bayfield, to-wit: Undivided one-half of the west twenty-five (25) acres of the north half of the south-west quarter of Section 11, in Township 50 North, of Range 4 west. The terms of sale will be cash.
John F. Hoyt,
Administrator of said estate
The Bayfield County Press, Saturday, July 1, 1882
Particulars were received here during the past week of the death of Mrs. Sarah Currie, of International Falls, which occurred on January 29th, after an illness of a little more than a month.
The deceased was born in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, on February 15th, 1869, and came to Iron River in 1893, and made her home here until about 15 years ago when the family moved to International Falls. The funeral was held there on Sunday, February 1st.
Besides her husband, William Currie, the deceased is survived by five children - Mrs. Epilka Thiele, Mrs. Cecelia Terry, Miss Lorna Currie, Mrs. Uriel Day and John Currie, all of International Falls; also two sisters, Mrs. Ed Persons, of Grand Rapids, Minn., and Mrs. Walter Hostrawser, of this city, and one brother, E. F. Daniels, Chairman of Iron River.
The Iron River Pioneer February 19, 1931
