Kristen Jean Terrian
January 7, 1985 – August 2, 2024
Kristen Jean Terrian, 39, of Gulliver, Michigan, passed away on August 2nd, 2024.
Kristen was born in Manistique on January 7th, 1985. Kristen is the daughter of Jerry Alan and Karen (Weber) Terrian.
Cremation arrangements were provided by Ofield Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Fausett Family Funeral Home also provided assistance for the family.
Kristen is survived by her parents, Jerry Alan and Karen Terrian of Gulliver, MI; her four daughters: Keyera Jean Collins and Kylie Jo Collins of Manistique, Jayden Marie Terrian of Gulliver and Lilian Mae Ogle of Manistique; brothers Jerry Ivan Terrian of Florida and Justin Terrian of Gulliver; sisters Julia (Jon) Burk of Saulte Ste. Marie, MI, Kim Marie (Bob) Stone of Grand Rapids, MI and Korina (Soulaimane) Aghmar of Wisconsin; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Gerald and Mary Alice Weber, paternal grandparents Leonard and Alveda Terrian, sister Jody Terrian and nephew James Terrian.
Kristen was a kind, gentle soul who has completed her journey here, but will continue to be in the hearts of her family. We know we will be united with her and that “His will be done.”
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Manistique VFW on September 7th, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Mary “Celeste” Rubick
April 6, 1936 – August 26, 2024
Former longtime Newberry resident, Mary C. “Celeste” Rubick, 88, died Monday morning. August 26, 2024 at her residence in Marquette, in the presence of her loving family, and the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Celeste was born April 6, 1936 in Newberry, MI. The daughter of the late Evar and Ninabelle (Green) Villemure, she was born on her mother’s sister’s birthday, and was named Mary, after her aunt. Celeste was a 1954 graduate of Newberry High School. On June 22, 1957, Celeste was united in marriage to Lawrence Rubick at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church.
In her youth, Celeste worked her first job as a server at the Falls Hotel dining room. Later, as her children started school, she returned to work as an administrative assistant at the Tahquamenon Area Schools in 1972, watching as all of her children worked their way through the school system. She continued in her role there until her retirement in 1991.
In 1955 she had the distinct honor of being crowned “Miss Tahquamenon Falls”.
Celeste was very strong in her faith, a lifelong parishioner of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Newberry and then as a member St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Marquette. As a member of St. Gregory’s Altar Society, Celeste volunteered numerous hours to the parish, at fundraisers making fudge Easter Eggs and pasties, and was active member in the church choir. She also volunteered at Tahquamenon Area School pasties fundraisers.
Many of Celeste’s favorite pastimes included dancing – first with her father “Beaver” and then with her husband “The Duke”. When she and Duke danced, the floor would often clear, and they would be cheered on by the crowd. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, playing cards with family and friends and was a darn good amateur bowler in her league. She was famous throughout her family for her amazing chocolate chip cookies and patisa. Above all else, her greatest passion in life was her family. She filled most of her days following the events and activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which brought great joy to her.
In addition to her parents, Celeste is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence on February 23, 2022, and by her sister Evelyn Chamberlain.
Survivors include children Larry (Tama Rae) of Jenison, Patrice (Charles) Pemble of Marquette, Rob (Deborah) of Lapeer, Paula Rubick (Douglas Logue) of Colorado Springs, Annette Enderby of Menominee and Greg (Michelle) of Gladstone. She leaves 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Bob (Joanne) Villemure of Newberry, Joe (Becky) Villemure of Petoskey, Cathy (Tom) Harrington of Curtis and over fifty nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church on Wednesday September 4, 2024 from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon at the church with Fr. Greg Heikkala officiating. Rite of Committal will take place at Forest Home Cemetery.
The family of Celeste extends their deep appreciation to Dr. Ashley Parent MD, Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, and their deepest gratitude to Melissa Koepp for the loving care provided to our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Memorials may be directed to the Tahquamenon Education Foundation, PO Box 482, Newberry, Michigan 49868, and to St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 212 West Harrie Street, Newberry, Michigan 49868 in her loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
Dr. Peter E. Carmody
July 31, 1942 – August 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Peter E. Carmody, 82, of L’Anse, Michigan on Tuesday, August 27th at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Carmody was born on July 31st, 1942, in Munising, Michigan, to parents Donald and Elsie (Niemi) Carmody. Dr. Carmody was one of four children. Dr. Carmody graduated from Manistee High School in 1960 where he was a football standout on the Manistee State Champion team. He attended Albion College where he majored in Chemistry. Dr. Carmody, A Sigma Chi, met his future wife of 57 years, Patricia (Pat) Riopelle, a Delta Zeta at an Albion College Greek Event. Dr. and Mrs. Carmody were married in December of 1964 at a beautiful Christmas ceremony at the L’Anse United Methodist Church.
Dr. Carmody attended the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating with his M.D. degree in 1968. After graduation, Dr. Carmody interned at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City from 1968-1969. He did his extern work under the late Dr. Carl Moyer at the Moyer Clinic in Keweenaw Bay. Dr. Carmody started his private practice as a family physician in Hancock, Michigan, where he worked from 1969-1971.
In 1971, Dr. Carmody moved his practice and his family to L’Anse. For the next 35 years, until his retirement in 2006, he dedicated his life to serving the community as their family physician, mentor, caretaker, and friend. In addition to his private practice, he also served as the Chief of Staff of the Baraga County Memorial Hospital, and as the Director of the Winkler nursing home (Bayside Village). Dr. Carmody was passionate about his work and believed that being a physician was a true “calling” rather than a job. Anyone that had the privilege to be cared for by Doc, felt cared for and knew they were in the hands of someone meant to practice medicine. Doc ran the L’Anse hospital, caring for his patient’s needs around the clock. He practiced in a time before specialization was common or accessible. As a result, he was not only a family doctor, but he was also the ER physician, the general surgeon, and the local OB/Gyn. He made frequent house calls, sometimes taking his children with him to assist. He was particularly dedicated to the care of expectant mothers and the delivery of newborn babies and was always on-call for his mothers. During his career, Dr. Carmody delivered most of the babies in Baraga and Houghton counties, including his own four children. He was one of the last physicians of his kind, and he left his mark on the hearts of many in his community. Dr. Carmody was someone few people could forget; he was truly one of a kind.
Dr. Carmody and his late wife Pat enjoyed living a small-town life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They loved the people of L’Anse. They considered living in L’Anse a privilege and enjoyed the freedom to raise their children in a small-town environment amongst friends without the burdens and stress of life in a city. Doc placed the highest value on honest hard work and was a man of unwavering principle.
Dr. Carmody was a stanch supporter of the less fortunate, giving generously to many churches and charitable causes around the Upper Peninsula. He funded many local scholarships (often anonymously) and believed in providing educational opportunities to local students. Dr. Carmody also worked with his Alma Mater, the University of Michigan, and assisted the Michigan Board of Reagents to match scholarship opportunities for promising Upper Peninsula students.
In his free time, Dr. Carmody enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. He particularly loved brook trout fishing with his brother Bill, culminating in an annual fishing trip to Lake Nipigon in Canada. Dr. Carmody also attended a yearly bird hunting camp with his brother Bill, his Brother-in-Law Dan Laskey, and other family members. In Retirement, Dr Carmody and Pat spent their winters with friends on Hutchinson Island, Florida and always looked forward to returning to L’Anse for the “warmer” months.
Doc rarely encountered anything that he did not believe was possible with the right amount of work. His children now laugh as they look back at some of the crazy things they did together as a family. They are all extremely grateful for the unique childhood they had, and attribute their sense of adventure to their father, who believed anything could be done.
Dr. Carmody was preceded in death by his parents (Don and Elsie), his brother and life-long hunting and fishing partner, Bill (wife Erlene), and by his loving wife Pat who passed in October 2020. Dr. Carmody is survived by his two younger sisters. whom he was proud to be their brother, Liz Laskey (Dan) and Carol Somsel (Gordie deceased), his three sons, Dr. Robert Carmody of Traverse City, MI, Dr. Michael Carmody (wife Nadine) of Newbury Park, CA, Dr. Ronald Carmody (wife Susan) of L’Anse, MI, and by his daughter Kathleen Carmody (husband Greg Ekdahl) of Ada, MI. Dr. Carmody is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews, and nine grandchildren. His grandchildren, Meg, Eryn, Johnny, Edward, Thomas, Millie, Anna, Jack and Adam, will all miss their “papa”.
There will be a visitation on Friday, October 25th at Jacobson’s Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 26th at the L’Anse Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bonnie Billock officiating. A luncheon will follow the service in the church hall. The burial will be in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery. The Carmody family invites you to celebrate the lives of both Pete & Pat Carmody on October 26th at 6 p.m. at the L’Anse American Legion.
Friends may sign Doc’s guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.
Death Notice
Elaine Marie Harris
Died August 30, 2024
Elaine Marie Harris, 73, of Naubinway, died Friday morning, August 30, 2024, at her residence in the presence of her loving husband, Ed, and the care of McLaren Hospice.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rexton Christian Fellowship Church. Funeral services celebrating the life of Elaine will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will take place at the Epoufette Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
