Anthony R. “Tony” Selkey, 52, of Baraga passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Marquette General Hospital where he had been a patient for two days.
   He was born in L’Anse on Aug. 16, 1957, the son of the late Robert and Gladys (Anderson) Selkey. Tony graduated from Baraga High School in 1975. He married the former Kathleen Baril in L’Anse on Nov. 23, 1986. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Baraga.
   Tony was the owner and president of Selkey Manufacturing Inc. since 1992. Tony was past president and current member of the Baraga County Road Commission, past president of the Baraga County Community Foundation and active in the Copper Country Humane Society.
   Tony devoted his time, energy and resources to any activity or organization that benefited the community. He championed youth oriented sports including golf, hockey and other sports and was always a willing sponsor for any cause that helped the Baraga area schools. Tony loved his dogs and carrying on the family tradition which proclaimed him the “sweet corn king”
   Mr. Selkey is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, children Kenny King of Baraga, T.J. Selkey of Baraga and Kristine (Wyler) Miller of Pelkie, grandchildren Makenna and Bree Miller, sisters Liz Selkey of Keweenaw Bay and Bethany (John) Preston of Baraga, two aunts and several nieces, including his special niece Sheryl, nephews, great nephews and cousins.
   He was preceded in death by his brother “Butch’ in 2006, and nephews, Josh, Jason, Peter, Michael and brother-in-law Donald.
   Funeral services for Mr. Selkey were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor John Henry officiating. Interment will take place in the Baraga cemetery. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Saturday from noon until the time of the service. Following the service the family invited friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon at the Baraga American Legion Post 444.
   Mr. Selkey’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.
   The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse has been entrusted with the arrangements.

   Former Herman resident Helen Elizabeth (Korpi) Morgan, 78, died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at the home of her daughter in Wasilla, AK, after a prolonged illness. There are no plans for a memorial at her request. A private dispersal ceremony will occur in Hawaii later this year.
   Helen was born March 19, 1931, in Negaunee, MI, to Swante H. Korpi and Ada E. Kulju. She grew up in Herman, MI, and graduated from L’Anse High School in 1949.
   She supported her family as a waitress for many years and relocated to Hawaii for five years, partnering in a restaurant with a friend. She earned her real estate license in the late 1970’s and worked for nearly 25 years in Anchorage and Wasilla, retiring in January, 2008.
   An adventurous spirit and a love of travel led her to drive the AlCan Highway with her family in 1961 to homestead in the Hatcher Pass area of Southcentral Alaska. She rafted on Oregon’s Rouge River and traveled to many locations in Hawaii, Mexico and Australia.
   Helen was an enthusiastic gardener who eagerly awaited Spring each year. She enjoyed reading, with a novel always nearby. She loved playing cards and dinner with her friends, and trips to Las Vegas.
   “She was a good woman who went above and beyond the call of motherhood, opening her home to many people over the years. Her sense of humor helped carry her through hard times. She was direct and forthright in her opinions and influenced the lives of many who came to know her. Her presence will be dearly missed.”
   Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her sister, Anita Mance; and granddaughter, Cena Morgan.
   She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Bonnie Morgan of Spirit Lake, ID; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bob Akin of Wasilla, AK; grandchildren, Jared and Jacqueline Akin of Fairbanks, AK, Joshua Akin of Gilbert, AZ, Terri and Gabe Martinez of Fallbrook, CA, and Tim and Rachael Morgan of Spirit Lake, ID; great grandchildren, Shiloh and Harmony Watford of Spirit Lake, ID, Alayna Martinez of Fallbrook, CA and Micah Akin, Fairbanks, AK.