Veterans Memorial Wall
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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Jonathon Vasko
December 15, 1980 - - October 23, 2022
Oden- Jonathon F. Vasko, 41, of Oden, Mich., passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home. He was born December 15, 1980, in Ishpeming, Mich., son of Kenneth and Francine (Kostuba) Vasko. Jonathon grew up in Houghton, Mich., and was a graduate of Houghton High School, class of 1999. Following graduation, he attended Lake Superior S ...
Edward VanElzen
August 10, 1952 - - July 12, 2021
Kingsford- Edward C. VanElzen, 68, of Kingsford, Mich., passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home. He was born August 10, 1952, in Appleton, Wis., son of the late Edward M. and Elaine (Parent) VanElzen. Ed grew up in Appleton and was a graduate of Appleton West High School, class of 1970. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Air Force until his hon ...
James VanderWeele
December 16, 1951 - - December 18, 2016
Escanaba - James “Wheels” VanderWeele died on December 18, 2016 at age 65 from liver cancer. James grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended St. Stephens School, Catholic Central High School, and GRJC before enlisting and serving with the US Army Military Police. He spent most of the past twenty years in the Upper Peninsula as a mechanic, addictions counselor, and hus ...
Clyde Van Ess
July 11, 1942 - - April 15, 2016
FLORENCE, Wis. – Clyde D. “Snoopy” Van Ess, 73, of Florence, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Florence. He was born July 11, 1942, in Green Bay, Wis. son of the late Fred and Ruby (Rickel) Van Ess. Snoopy grew up in Green Bay and attended school there. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army and served his country from 1962, u ...
James Vassar
September 21, 1943 - - June 27, 2015
James T. Vassar, 71, of Florence, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at his home. He was born September 21, 1943, in Florence, son of the late Arlington and Dorothy (Miller) Vassar. Jim grew up in Florence and graduated from Florence High School, Class of 1962. In 1963, he served his country proudly in the United States Army with distinguished service; his career took him t ...
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