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Patricia Nevala

Although it looks like Bob's shirts are almost sold out, here's the picture:

Robert Lambert

 There are still 2 med.,3 L,  no xl, no xxl. just updated, 3/15/2020.   can order more. 

Gerald (Skip) VanBuren Jr

Thanks again everyone your prayers are being answered---------Sharon is doing real Good--Boot camp might be canceled LOL--Will be GREAT to see you all this Summer---------skip

Donald Saunders

Beautiful spring day in Marquette!

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Don,

It's a lovely day at the beach!!

Robert Lambert

   Hey all. Hope all are safe and "isolated" till this is over. Getting mighty boaring not being able to socialize at Big Boy.  This is like a ghost town. Very little traffic.  When I do go out, I head for the hills so I am away from people. Going stir crazy!!!  Strictly take out food service, some even free delivery. 

   Stay safe, stay healthy, hope to see all when this is over. Prayers to all.

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Stay safe as well, Bob.

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

Anyone still know what day it is??? 🙃

Patricia Nevala

Since we're all hunkered down staring at the walls, why don't some of you with sharp memories post some of the funny or interesting things you remember about our school years? Remember those great stories we had on the message board a couple of years ago? 

Dianne Delarye (Goodman)

I can recall having a 1st hour English class with Mr.Berggren in the "crows nest " at the Howard School and just praying the fire drill wouldn't happen resulting in having to plummet down that  crazy tube they called the fire shoot.

Marylyn Erickson (Lee)

 Diane, I was saying those prayers too.  Went to the library every morning and had sewing class in that crows nest.  Had nightmares about the first kids down the chute not being able to get it open. We’d be a crush of kids and cobwebs!      I thought there was another classroom up there but didn’t remember that it was Mr Bergren’s   English room.  Thanks.

Albert (Chuck) Langlois

Gee, it seems that Mr. Bergren's English class and location was very popular...

I recall the day they were testing the dreaded chute and Mr. Bergren asked for volunteers.  Mr. Soli was in the classroom to help out.  One kid volunteered - I don't recall who -  and immediately jumped down the chute...and left school.  He returned the next day for class and Mr. Bergren asked why he left school...he stated the least the school could do was let him off for the rest of the day for jumping down that piece of junk!  Sort of made sense at the time.

Many memories of Howard only because it was the first time that most of the kids from Marquette of the same age met at the same place for the first time...many life long friendships were cemented at that time, and, of course, last to this day.  

Patricia Nevala

Jim Koski, our speaker for the 55th reunion (if coronavirus doesn't throw a monkey wrench into our plans), started a series called Pieces of the Past on the Facebook page called "You know you are from Marquette if..."  I think the series started on 3-22-20.  Howard - Froebel school is discussed on 3-24-20.  Check it out.  

Patricia Nevala

Or you can find the same pieces on Jim's Facebook page :  https://www.facebook.com/jim.koski1

William Whitten

One memory I have is waiting for the school bus, on Lakewood Lane, while the temp was -20.   The split shifts and early morning classes made for a chilly start to the school day. 

Ronald Raisanen

I remember playing kick ball, base ball with no bat out in the play ground. You all know I was not the most athletic kid in school and when it was my turn I hooked the ball badly and just missed hitting a window on the second floor. Well that started it, several shots were taked at the windows until someone finally broke one. It might have been the last day of school, there were a lot of kids out side.

The fire escape was better the climbing down the rope. I think Dennis Seppanen got to do that once.

Robert Lambert

  Never thought I'd be wearing a mask and gloves when I go outside. U.P.Gen is taking all patiants in U.P. When they recover enough they are sending them to their local hospitals to recoup.  Keep praying, folks, It helps.  "Yea though I walk through the valley of death I will fear no evil, for thou are with me.......". GOD bless you all.

Patricia Nevala

Dennis Burkman has died.  

I received a message from Pete Dollar that Dennis passed away at Norlite of coronavirus.  I'll post any information from an obituary.  

Richard Berryman (Berryman)

So sad to hear of Dennis passing away. Have great memories of Dennis 

Gerald (Skip) VanBuren Jr

RIP Dennis-------God Bless your Family

Robert Lambert

  Rest in peace, Dennis. Free from the cares of this life and into a better one.

Harold (Joe) Libby

Dennis pray you found the eternal rest peace and joy that all believers are promised by the joy of this Easters season s message of  salvation, by the grace of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. It is the only real source of hope as we all approach our time of transition to the next reality we will travel. 
 Dennis was a good hearted guy that usually had a beer to offer and appreciated a good time as much as any buddy a guy could have. Peace to his family and once again this reality becomes a bit smaller with his passing. RIP Denny.?

Patricia Nevala

Dennis Burkman obituary:

MARQUETTE, MI – Dennis William Burkman, age 73, of Marquette, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was a patient at the Norlite Nursing Center where he passed suddenly from the coronavirus.

Dennis was born January 19, 1947, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Patricia (Nardi) and George Burkman. He was a lifelong Marquette resident until being stationed at the Newaygo Post of the Michigan State Police in 1969. There he met and married Sharon “Sherry” Corrigan. The couple returned to Marquette in 1974 when Dennis joined his father in business at Burkman Supply. Following the slowdown in the mining industry, the business closed and Dennis went to work for Marquette Machine and Fabricating. In earlier years, Dennis enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid skier, boater, and fisherman. In the late 90’s, Dennis suffered a debilitating condition which left him paralyzed on his left side. Throughout his lifetime, whatever came, Dennis always remained positive and is mourned by his family and lifelong friends.

Dennis leaves behind his beloved children, Eric (Tanya) Burkman of Marquette and Jacquelyn (Jorie) Aulston of Miami, FL; grandsons, Austyn (Sarah) Bernard and Isaac Bernard; granddaughters, Italia, Indi, and Estelle Aulston; his brother, Richard (Corey) Burkman; a sister, Pamela Burkman; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by both parents, his beloved brother, Michael, and his nephew, Jamison Weston.

A celebration, honoring Dennis’ life, will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UPAWS (Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter), P.O. Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com

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Patricia Nevala

I know the four walls are closing in on me when I end up watching a Time Life infomercial on 60s music. Sad but true. But it did bring back memories.  I had a small transistor radio.  If I connected the antenna to the chandelier at night, I could get WLS in Chicago or WOWO in Fort Wayne. Since there wasn't any pop radio in Marquette at that time, how did we keep up with the latest rock songs?  

Karen Wright (Lancaster)

Yup.  If I placed my little radio all kitty-whumpus I could get Chicago in the evenings.  I am now gathering all the stuff for my grandson's graduation and open house - - picture board, CD with pictures to play, announcements and invites - - not knowing what changes I will need to make as to graduation date and if we can even have the open house 5/30.  I don't remember the folks having an open house for me and no picture board for sure.  All I remember is getting a set of suit cases.  Was that a subtle hint??