| Lawrence Hamel |
| CHAMPION - Lawrence P. Hamel, 66, of Keystone Road, Champion, died Sunday night at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iron Mountain. Born Dec. 21, 1919 in Champion he was a lifelong area resident and was self-employed as a logger. Her served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include a son, Lawrence Jr. of Maitland, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph Jr. of Michigamme and Harold of Champion; a sister, Mary Carr of Washington, D.C.; a half-brother, Alfred Plattenberg of Ishpeming; a half-sister, Eva Rochon of Negaunee; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated, and there will be no services or visitation. The Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home of Ishpeming is in charge of the arrangements. |