The funeral of the late Mrs. A. L. Barbeau was held from the St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock last Saturday morning..... The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery

AUGUSTA A. BARBEAU (Died) - At the Saut de Ste. Marie, July 22nd, Augusta, daughter of P.B. Barbeau, Esq., aged four years. She was a child of intellectual development of mind, but has been suddenly removed from us to realms of brighter day.
Source: Lake Superior News, 20 Jul 1847, vol. 1 no. 17, p. 3.

EDNA (NETTLETON) BAWKS , age 86, of Pickford passed away Monday, October 23, 2006, at Tendercare in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born November 23, 1919, in Pickford to Samuel James and Laura Emma (Blair) Nettleton. A lifelong Pickford resident, Edna was a homemaker and, along with her husband Ken, a farmer. They were married October 9, 1940, in St. Ignace and celebrated more than 60 years of marriage before his death in 2002. Edna was a member of the Pickford Presbyterian Church. She loved visiting with friends and family, cooking, baking cookies for her grandsons, canning and sledding. Edna made any visitor feel welcome in her home. Edna is survived by two grandsons, Kenneth Bawks and Randy Bawks and one daughter-in-law, Betty Bawks, all of Pickford. Also surviving are two sisters, Mary Anderson of Pickford and Eva Anderson of Minnesota; one brother, Barney (Marjorie) Nettleton of Pickford; and many loving nieces and nephews, including Sandy Hill, who has been Edna's guardian for the past few years. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Allen Bawks in 2002; one son, Kenneth Wayne Bawks in 1996; two daughters, Adrianne Bawks in 1974 and Ada Bawks in 1978; and three brothers, Harry Nettleton, Russell Nettleton and Glen Nettleton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 26, at 1 p.m. at Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford with Captains Mike and Shirley Myers of the Salvation Army officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Bruce Township.

KILLIAN C. BESANT , of James Terrace, died at 12:45 a.m. today at War Memorial Hospital after an illness of one month. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on July 23, 1889, and was married in 1909 in Philadelphia to the former Margaret Gabriel who predeceased him. He was a marine electrician and worked as an electrician in downtown stores for many years. There are no children surviving. He is survived by two brothers and one sister. He was a member of St. Mary's church and of St. Mary's Holy Name Society. Friends may call at Bailey-Newhouse Funeral Home from 7 until 10 p.m. today with prayers at 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's church, with the Rev. Robert J. Monroe officiating and burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Source: Jerry at Find-A-Grave - Evening News Sault Ste. Marie, MI April 5, 1972

MARGARET (GABRIEL) BESANT , 54, wife of Killian G. Besant of 551 Bingham Avenue died today, August 17, 1940 at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital a week ago for an emergency appendectomy. Mrs. Besant was born August 18, 1885 in the Sault, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.V. Gabriel. Mr. Gabriel was one of the city's earliest furniture dealers and undertakers. She was married 31 years ago to Killian G. Besant at Philadelphia. The Besant's returned six years ago and have made their home here since. Mrs. Besant attended Sault schools and completed her education at Chatham and Windsor academies for girls where she became an accomplished pianist. Surviving Mrs. Besant besides her husband is a sister, Miss Agnes Gabriel and two brothers, Joseph and Victor Gabriel all of the Sault. She was a member of St. Mary's church, the Altar Society and the League of the Sacred Heart. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Tuesday with services at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church and burial in Riverside cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family residence.
Source: Jerry at Find-A-Grave - Evening News Sault Ste. Marie, MI Aug. 17, 1940 pg 3

MARGARET (St.GEORGE) BODIE , mother of Mrs. Frank Sobraro and Mrs. Amelia Hassell, died last evening. The deceased was 91 years of age and was one of the oldest soo residents, having lived here for 45 years. Mrs. Bodie was a good motherly old lady and her death well be a source of regret to all who knew her. She was buried in the Catholic cemetery Tuesday. The services were held at St. Mary's Cathedreal and the Rev. Father D. Donovan officiated.
Source: Jerry - Find-A-Grave: November 11, 1893 Page 1 Sault Ste Marie (MI) Evening News

WILLIAM BRADY , a former long-time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, passed away at his home in Dansville, Mich. after a courageous battle with prostate cancer and severe heart problems surrounded by his loving and devoted family on November 9, 2006. Bill was born September 14, 1921 in Sault Ste. Marie. He graduated from Sault High School with the class of 1938. He worked with the Soo Carbide Company before establishing the Mackinac Wallmaster Company. He owned and operated the Marshall Motel in Grayling, Mich. with his wife Catherine (Katy). After retiring from the hospitality business, Bill and Katy returned to the Soo in 1971, worked with Champion Realty, and built a home in the Lakeshore Subdivision. They enjoyed the company of family and friends, and spent winters with other snowbirds in Gulf Shores, AL. In 2001, Bill and Katy relocated to Dansville, Mich. to spend more time with their children and families, and special dogs Pele and Ginger. Bill was a board member of Loretto Catholic Central High School, a life member of Elks Lodge No. 552, and an active member of Nativity Catholic Church and St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. He was presently attending St. James Catholic Church in Mason, Mich. His enjoyments in life were painting, poetry, and music; hunting and fishing; cribbage; horseshoes; and good jokes. Bill closely followed politics and loved to watch sporting events, especially the Soo Lakers and Red Wing hockey teams, and Tiger baseball. He mastered computer technology to the amazement of many, and excelled in growing vast vegetable and decorative gourd gardens. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine (Tallion), one son Dan (Karen) of Sheboygan, Wisc.; four daughters, Patricia McCafferty of Okemos, Mich.; Nancy (Ward) Staffeld of Dansville, Mich.; Colleen (Irv) Gossman of Mason, Mich.; and Janet Mouw of Dansville, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, Kara, Marty, Kristin, Mike, Jeff, Doug, Lisa, Carrie, Loren, Angela, Hannah, and Will; 9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very close and special sister, Margaret Kamm, of Englewood, Fla.; and his faithful dog, Ginger. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anne; three brothers, Jack, Leo, and Dick; and dog, Pele His wish for cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Spring 2007. The date and time of the memorial service will be announced at a later time. Contributions may be made in Bill's memory to Eaton Rapids Medical Center, 1500 S. Main, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827; or to Heartland Hospice, 865 S. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854. The family is being served by Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854.

GUY NORBERT BRASSAR , of E. Spruce Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at Tendercare Nursing Home after a brief stay. He was born March 21, 1909 in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Brassar was a longtime member of the Elks, Veteran of World War II and former member of the Sault Ste. Marie County Club. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, June (Aube) Petrow Brassar; a daughter, Linda (Delbert) Storms of Marquette; two step-sons, Jon Petrow of Rockford, Ill., and Paul (Brenda Ely) Petrow of Battle Creek, Mich.; two grandchildren, Brad Muscoe and Samantha Muscoe; one great-grandson, Izaak Avery; eight step-grandchildren, Joseph (Heidi) Petrow, Paula (Bruce) LeVasseur, Jeffrey (Darlene) Petrow, James Petrow, Christy (John) Olson, Nicole (Garrett) Contreras, Stephanie Petrow and Shannon (David) Martin. Also surviving are eight step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Brassar is predeceased by sisters, Gladys Manville and Beatrice Karvi; brothers, Lawrence, Herbert, John and Walter Brassar; and parents, Antoine and Mary (LaLonde) Brassar. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home with an Elks Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. and Prayers at 8 p.m. Services will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's ProCathedral Church with Father Ted Brodeur officiating. Final resting place will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Source: Jerry at Find-A-Grave / Sault Ste. Marie (MI) Evening News Index August 16, 2001

MARY JUNE (AUBE) PETROW-BRASSAR , of E. Spruce St., Sault. Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away January 2, 2007, at her home. June was born June 14, 1918, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to Joseph and Maude Aube. June was employed by Michigan Bell as a telephone operator for 33 years, retiring in 1978. She remained active with the Telephone Pioneers and KIT (Keep in Touch) for many years into her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and looked forward to contributing her baked goods and crafts to its bazaars and bake sales. June was most at home in the kitchen and looked forward to events that brought family together around the table. She is survived by her sons Jonathan (Barbara) Petrow of Rockford, IL, and Paul (Brenda) Petrow of Battle Creek, MI, and her daughter Linda (Delbert) Storms of Marquette, MI. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joseph (Heidi) Petrow, Jeffrey (Darlene) Petrow, Paula (Bruce) LeVasseur, James Petrow, Christy (John) Olson, Nicole (Garrett) Contreras, Shannon (David) Martin, Stephanie Petrow, Brad (Holly) Muscoe, Samantha Muscoe, Tracy (Brian) Suszek, Trevor (Melissa) Storms, Jessica Dunquist, Jacob Storms, Jodie Storms, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by husbands John Paul Petrow in 1947 and Guy Norbert Brassar in 2001. Visitation will be Sunday Jan. 7, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home with prayers at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Monday Jan. 8 at noon at St. Mary's ProCathedral Church. Internment will take place at a later date at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Community Action Agency or the Best of Friends Humane Society in Sault Ste. Marie.
Source: Jerry at Find-A-Grave /

MERLE SCOTT BROOD , age 89, of Rudyard, Michigan passed away early Monday morning, April 10, 2006 at War Memorial Hospital. Merle was born on December 13, 1916, in the family farmhouse north of Rudyard, Michigan. He was the son of the late Clifford Peter and Ella May (Scott) Brood. He continued to farm his entire life, raising sheep and Holstein cattle. On December 19, 1945, he married Helen (Vinkemulder) at the original log Rudyard Community Building. Merle was a man of integrity, who trusted in Christ as his Savior. He loved and prayed for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren daily by name. Merle served his country in the United States Army, 164th Infantry, Americal Division in the South Pacific during WWII, achieving rank of Staff Sergeant. He saw action at Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was active in the community, being recognized by the Governor for his 24 years of service as Rudyard Township Treasurer. He drove bus for the Rudyard Area Schools. He also served on the Rudyard Co-op Board, CEF board, and Rudyard Bible Church Board where he was a charter member. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and collecting information for the US Weather Service. He was also an avid Tiger fan. He often said, It's a good day, the Tigers won. He is survived by his six children: D. Scott (Kathy) Brood of Olivet, MI, Pauline (Mark) Nelson of Columbia, SC, Rodney (Deborah) Brood of Rudyard, MI, Audrey Brood of Curtis, MI, Wayne (Claudia) Brood of Cedarville, MI, and Joyce (Bert) Nettleton of Grayling, MI, 12 grandchildren; Becky (Chris) Postma, Stacy (J.B.) Grey, Josh Brood, Martin Nelson, Arthur (Karen) Brood, Jonathan (Dyane) Brood, Rachel (Dan) Foster, Norman (April) Brood, Judson Brood, Katie (Jeremy) Bigelow, Morris Nettleton, and Anne Nettleton, and 12 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother; Leonard (Elouise) Brood of Buena Vista, CO, and 5 sisters; Agnes (Jack) Dorie of Traverse City, MI, Opal (Bill) Olson of Hammond, IN, Lois Brood of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ardith (John) Leino of Gettysburg, PA, and Verna (B.C.) Quick of River Head, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife; Helen Brood (2000), his parents, two brothers; Glen and Willis "Bill" Brood and three sisters; Nellie Black, and Marilyn and Marian Brood. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Rudyard Bible Church with Pastor Stephen Peters officiating. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Wycliffe Bible Translators, CEF, or Fort Wilderness Ministries.
Contributed by Verna Quick

ESTHER IRENE (COX) BUMSTEAD , age 90, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died Friday, March 2, 2007, at Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born November 4, 1916, in Sault Ste. Marie, to John and Grace Sophia (Hubbert) Cox. A lifelong area resident, Esther worked as a rural mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in 1982. She also worked at the Tannery and, for ten years, she owned and operated Mitchell's Corner Store located at Nine Mile and Riverside Drive. Esther attended the Rosedale Church, the Salvation Army and Sault Area Senior Citizens. She enjoyed bowling, sewing and traveling. Esther regularly hosted “Tea's” for her neighbors at the Avery Center where she lived since 1997. Esther is survived by two daughters, Elaine (Walter) Wojciechoski of Santa Marie, California, and Irene (Joseph) Cryderman of Dafter, Michigan; two sons, Kenneth (Shirley) Mitchell of Clarksville, Michigan and David Mitchell of Zephyrhills, Florida; one stepdaughter, Cheryl (Brent) Johnson of Roseville, Minnesota; one stepson, Larry (Mary Ann) Bumstead of Sault Ste. Marie; 14 grandchildren, Julie Delling, Lorrie Fraley, Lynn Moreno, Kent Wojciechoski, Debbie Nurmi, Kim Cryderman, Patricia Vink, Bonnie Cryderman, Frank Mitchell, Todd Mitchell, Cheryl Walters, Bjorn Johnson, Ryan Johnson, and Wendy Traffie; 23 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Truman Mitchell in 1980; her second husband, Clyde Bumstead in 1999; two sisters, Dorothy Campbell and Marie Fulton; and one brother, Robert Cox. Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday, March 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan. Funeral services will be Monday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at Reamer Galer Funeral Home with Esther's nephew, Major Bill Cox of the Salvation Army officiating. Spring burial will be in Rockview Cemetery in Marquette Township, Michigan.