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Windows on the Past
A Confirmation Project presented in 1987 (Updated in 2003)		(full document in .pdf)

Preface

“History is most fragile. Unless remembered and preserved it is soon lost forever. Sometime early in this century, stained glass windows were donated and placed within the walls of the nave and narthex of the Church. The donors have long since died. Only their names remain on the windows as a permanent legacy of faithfulness and witness.

Three of Trinity’s confirmation students have prepared brief biographies of the people of the windows. What kind of men and women were they? What did they do at Church and in their lives? Who are their living descendants? With those questions as a starting point, this book is a valuable addition to the congregation’s history. Since 1871, Trinity Lutheran Church has proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ to the Ishpeming area and to the world.”

~ Rev. Thomas A. Skrenes
Written in 1987

(Click on each window to read the history of its donor)

Window Number 12
Mr. and Mrs. Hoiem

Both Christ and Maret Hoiem were very active members of the church. He was a Stationary Engineer at the Lake Angeline Mine for several years.

They had five children: Arthur, Ingeborg, Anna, Clara, and Harold. Christ served as an usher and also was the janitor for several years. Maret was active in the Ladies’ Aid.

Their daughter, Clara, was a soloist in the choir, and also Choir Director for several years. She was married to George Drew, who later became the minister at St. Alban’s Church in Manistique. After George died, she married Henry Bork.

Harold also sang in the choir for several years. Harold’s wife, Helen, is a member of Trinity. Lois Abendroth and Kris Hoiem are grandchildren of Christ and Maret. Great-grandsons are Kurt and Mark Abendroth. Great-granddaughters are Lynn Laitala and Lori Abendroth.

Other descendants: Great-great-great granddaughter, Judy Laitala.