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July 2000

Obituaries

      RUTH O. CAMPBELL, 90, of Grayling, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Mercy Manor. She was born Jan. 18, 1910, in Oxford.
      Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Grayling Free Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      MICHAEL L. HART, 46, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home as a result of a house fire.
      A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Mancelona. The family is being served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
     
      ROSCOE D. MERCHANT, 70, of Elk Rapids, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      ALBERT GILES WARD, 61, of Frankfort, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born May 5, 1939, in Indiana.
      Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements.
     
      Col. Albert J. Brey
      Died June 27, 2000
      EMPIRE - A love for his faith, country and family was the passion which shaped the life of Colonel Albert J. Brey.
      A native of Caspian, Mich., Col. Brey lived in both Empire, Mich. and Port Richey, Fla. He also lived previously in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. He died peacefully of cancer at the age of 83.
      Col. Brey served in World War II during the European Campaign as commander of an Army Corps of Engineers engineer battalion. He was decorated with a Battle Star three times. He left the military in 1946 and opened a confectionery store with his wife and best friend, Bette Jo. "A.J. was a friend to all and a protector and provider," said Bette Jo.
      In 1948, at the onset of the Korean conflict, he was recalled to active duty. Attached to the 1st U.S. Marines, he participated in the Inchon landing in September, 1950, and earned a U.S. Presidential Citation. Continuing to serve in Korea until 1953, he received numerous other decorations including the Bronze Star, two commemorative ribbons, the Korean Presidential Citation and six more Battle Stars.
      After the Korean War, Col. Brey became a military attach‚ at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. An avid photographer, he was often praised for his vivid photographs of Paris at night.
      His military career continued at the Pentagon between 1958 and 1962 where he was Chief, Intelligence Branch Mapping Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers. Later, he was assigned to Iran where he oversaw the building of a small city for Iranian soldiers and their families.
      After his return from Iran, Col. Brey was Professor of Military Science at the University of Detroit. He concluded his military career between 1969 and 1971 in Fort Lee, Va. at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and Fort Lee where he served as Director of Facilities Engineering. As a result of his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
      Throughout his life, Col. Brey was a devoted and practicing Catholic and served as an usher at St. Philip Neri in Empire, Mich. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the church, where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at the church.
      Col. Brey is survived by his wife, Bette Jo; daughters, Ingrid K. Brey and Sonya Yvonne Stanz; one grandchild, Zachary Stanz; five sisters; and two brothers.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 and the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Pasco County, Fla.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Robert Lloyd Pettypiece
      Died June 29, 2000
      SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Robert Lloyd Pettypiece, of Shelby Township, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Dec. 27, 1938, in Amherstburg, Ontario, he was the son of Lloyd and Winifred (Kemp) Pettypiece.
      He was the loving husband of Judith (Abbott); loving father to Steven (Maryann), Cheryl and Michael; loving grandfather to Sean and Tamara; and loving brother to sisters Kathleen (Ross) Dowswell and Margaret Gregory.
      Bob earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University in 1970 and a master of science in computer science from Wayne State University in 1975. He started his career at General Motors in 1963 as an analysis engineer at the Warren Technical Center. He worked in the engineering organization at GM until transferring to Electronic Data Systems in 1984. He retired from EDS as a regional manager of Publishing Services in 1996. Since retiring, Bob taught at many local universities in the curriculum of computer science. Bob and Judy spent summers at their home in Traverse City, where Bob was the treasurer of the Long Lake Peninsula Association.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Wujek Calcaterra in Shelby Township. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 3, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Amherstburg, Ontario.
      Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association.
      Estelle Rubas
      Died June 29, 2000
      BELLAIRE - Estelle Rubas, 84, of Bellaire, formerly of Burbank, Ill., passed away Thursday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      She was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Mary Ryback. On Oct. 24, 1936, in Chicago, she married Ernest E. Rubas, who preceded her in death in 1998.
      Estelle is survived by a daughter, Gwen (Fred) Rakunas of Eastport; a son, Ernie D. Rubas of Oak Lawn, Ill.; grandchildren, Brent and Jennifer Rubas and Steve (Colleen) and Jeff Rakunas; and a great-grandson, Drew Taylor.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank, Ill. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, 4543 Scenic Highway, Bellaire, MI 49615.
      Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      ROBERT E. DUFORT, 74, of Traverse City, died Saturday morning, July 1, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      KAREN L. HANNON, 63, of Kalkaska, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Munson Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1937, in Detroit.
      Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, July 8, at New Hope Church in Acme. Visitation will be at the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      MICHAEL L. HART, 46, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home as a result of a house fire.
      A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Mancelona. The family is being served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
     
      DR. MELVIN E. TRAMITZ, 72, of Traverse City, died Friday evening, June 30, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. Friends may call at the church at the time of service. A complete obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Owen L. Eash
      Died June 30, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Owen L. Eash, 79, of Interlochen for the past 40 years, died Friday.
      Born June 26, 1921, in Lovett, Pa., he was the son of Joseph and Lydia (Josephson) Eash. On Aug. 30, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, he married the former Evelyn Marquardt.
      Owen served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an amphibious engineer in the Pacific. He was employed as a sales training director for Culligan Water Conditioning. He was a member of the Masons of Lima, Ohio and Bethany Bapist Church. A man who loved people and loved to laugh, he also enjoyed fishing, working in the yard and helping others.
      He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Interlochen; four children, Sharon Eash of Traverse City, Robert Eash of Lansing, Bruce Eash of Mason and Thomas (Charlene) Eash of Interlochen; four grandchildren; and a sister, Leota (Bain) McLeod of Webberville.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Grace and Dorothy; and a brother, George.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Bethany Bapist Church with Pastor Donald Sunman and Rev. Jon DeBruyn officiating. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Boy's Town.
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      Lt. Kathleen A. Kinske
      Died June 25, 2000
      BENZONIA - Lt. Kathleen A. Kinske, 27, of Benzonia, died Sunday.
      Kathleen was born Nov. 22, 1972, to Daniel and Patricia Kinske at Naval Hospital Bethesda. Following graduation from Benzie Central High School in Michigan, she attended Marquette University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
      Upon being commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy, Kathleen attended Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga. Her next duty station was aboard the USS Detroit where she earned her Surface Warfare Supply Corps designation and Mission Area Excellence Award, among many other awards. In October of 1998, Kathleen was transferred to the National Naval Medical Center, the place of her birth, where she was assigned until the time of her death.
      Kathleen is survived by her mother, Patricia A. Kinske of Benzonia; one brother, LTJG Daniel E. Kinske, USN of Virginia Beach, Va.; her maternal grandmother, Peg Blankenship of Benzonia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
      She was preceded in death by her father, Chief Petty Officer Daniel L. Kinske, USN (Ret.); paternal grandparents, Leonard and Nancy Kinske; an uncle, Frederick Blankenship of Florida; and a great-uncle, Robert Kane of Los Angeles, Calif.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the First Congregational Church in Benzonia with Rev. Stephen Davidson officiating. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Arlington National Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 80512.
      The family is being served by the McElduff Funeral Homes of Frankfort and Benzonia.
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      Arthur Raymond 'Art' Mlujeak
      Died June 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Arthur Raymond "Art" Mlujeak, 78, of Traverse City, formerly of Elk Rapids, died Thursday at his home.
      Born Oct. 12, 1921, on Old Mission Peninsula, he was the son of Arthur and Ida (Christopher) Mlujeak. On Oct. 12, 1969, in Traverse City, he married the former Nora S. King.
      A veteran of World War II, Art served in the U.S. Army. Art and his wife, Nora, were co-owners of Mlujeak Ceramic Chalet in Elk Rapids. He was also employed by Super-Tool in Elk Rapids, retiring in 1982. A "jack of all trades," he was noted for building miniature log cabins. He enjoyed music. In 1948 to 1949 he sang country music on WTCM and in the 1970's he had his own country band, Michigan Ramblers. Art was also an avid bowler, winning many awards. He was a member of Elk Rapids Baptist Church.
      Art loved his family and cherished them all dearly. He leaves behind his wife, Nora S. Mlujeak of Traverse City; a daughter, Linda (Terry) Pendock of Kingsley; a son, Brad Mlujeak of Traverse City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (Bob) McDermott of Buckley.
      He was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie and Donita; his parents, Arthur Mlujeak and Ida Mlujeak Bee; a brother, William; and a sister, Odessa Montague.
      Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ogdensburg Cemetery on Old Mission Peninsula with Rev. Gary Gladfelter officiating. Full military honors will be under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or Elk Rapids Baptist Church.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Leo Catherine Steele
      Died June 17, 2000
      CENTRAL LAKE - Leo Catherine Steele, of Central Lake, went to the Lord on Saturday, June 17.
      Beloved wife of the late Colin Francis; loving mother of Lauren (James) Draplin of Traverse City, Catherine Steele of Las Vegas, Patrick of Wixom, Mary (Michael) Finnegan of Central Lake, Michael (Lisa) Steele of Commerce Township and Terry and Kevin - both of Wixom; grandmother of Michael and Craig (Kelley) Morrow, Aaron, Sarah and Leah Draplin, Melodie Younce and Scott, Shelley, Brian, Jacqueline, Kelsey, Michael, Christine, Diana, Joshua, Jeff and Brandi Steele; great-grandmother of Keith and Isaac Morrow; beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Archibald; sister of Mary (Robert) Wagner, Caroline (John) Johannson, Jesse (Rosemary) Watson, Bernard Watson, and the late Florence, John and Frank Watson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
      Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends and pay tribute to her life on her birthday, Thursday, July 8, 2000, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmington at 9:30 a.m. with Msgr. Edward Baldwin officiating. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlevoix County Hospice.
      Local arrangements are being handled by Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
     
      HELEN L. DEROSIA, 75, of Kalkaska, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. A retired housekeeper, she was born April 19, 1925, in Henry County, Va.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kalkaska United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      MARY ANN HOFFHINE, 80, of San Diego, Calif., and a summer resident of Lake Bellaire for many years, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Cloisters Mission Hills Nursing Home in San Diego. A retired teacher, she was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      JOSEPH M. PAWLOSKI, 88, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City and a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle.
     
      ELAINE CLARE RUTKOWSKI, 41, of Manistee, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born Aug. 6, 1958, in Detroit.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee.
     
      Meagan Therese and Madison Jane Donnelly
      Died June 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Meagan Therese and Madison Jane Donnelly, infant twin daughters of Dennis J. and Jenise Marie (Cardinal) Donnelly, died Thursday shortly after birth at Munson Medical Center.
      They are survived by their parents of Traverse City; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Jane Cardinal of Ravenna; paternal grandparents, Michael and Therese "Terrie" Donnelly of Traverse City; aunts and uncles, Lisa (Gary) Shively of Traverse City, Jerry (Leslie) Cardinal, Jon Cardinal and Jim Cardinal - all of Ravenna; and one cousin, Erika Cardinal.
      A funeral Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mapleton with the Rev. Father Patrick Barrett serving as celebrant. Friends may call at the church at the time of service.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to Healthy Futures, c/o Munson Health Care Regional Foundation, 105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684-2386.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Robert E. 'Bob' DuFort
      Died July 1, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert E. "Bob" DuFort, 74, of Traverse City, died Saturday at his home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
      Born May 12, 1926, in Saginaw, he was the son of Charles W. and Flossie L. (Gawne) DuFort.
      On Dec. 1, 1953, in Flint, he married Shirley M. Shuler.
      Bob was a Detective-Polygraph Examiner and and active member of the Michigan State Police before his retirement in 1976 after 25 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge No. 222, Order of the Eastern Star Traverse Bay Area Chapter No. 147, Michigan Polygraph Association, Michigan State Police Command Officers Association and the Michigan State Police Troopers Association. He owned and operated his own business, R.E. DuFort Investigations. An avid reader, Bob enjoyed the company of his friends and colleagues, he was also a veteran who had served in the U.S. Air Force.
      Survivors include his wife, Shirley M. DuFort of Traverse City; daughter, Nanette L. DuFort-Ashford of Traverse City; sons, Jeffrey S. (Lisa Goodrich) DuFort of Traverse City and Kevin E. (Sheryl Early) DuFort of Traverse City; half brother, Arthur H. (Beverly) Rabold of Saginaw; grandchildren, Alexander K. Ashford of Traverse City, Jessica DuFort of Plymouth, Mich., and Nathaniel DuFort of Plymouth, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Nancy M. Bonadeo of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a niece, Lisa (Brian) Storace of Flint, Mich.
      Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kurtis E. DuFort, and his step father, Arthur J. Rabold.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with a 7:30 p.m. Eastern Star Service followed by a Masonic Service.
      Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church; the Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
     
     
     
      ENID JO BABEL, 79, of Traverse City, died at home, Monday, July 3, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      MARTHA HEERES, 77, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at her home.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church.
     
      Memorial services for FRANK J. MILLER will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elk Rapids Baptist Church in Elk Rapids.
      Frank, 95, of Belleview, Fla., died March 28 in Ocala, Fla.
     
      CAROLINE E. MUEHLMANN, 93, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending with the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      RICHARD LEE SPOOR, 63, of Onekama, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, after a seven-year battle with cancer, at the residence of his daughter in Mount Pleasant, while under hospice care. He was born July 18, 1936.
      Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday.
     
      Richard J. Gibney
      Died July 2, 2000
      ANN ARBOR - Richard J. Gibney, 75, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Rapid City passed away Sunday evening, July 2, 2000 at the Riverview of Ann Arbor Nursing Center in Ann Arbor.
      He was born on July 28, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Grace (Lowen) Gibney.
      Mr. Gibney was a Rapid City resident from 1986 to 1999. Mr. Gibney was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids.
      Surviving are a son, Richard D. (Nancy) Gibney of Livonia; two daughters, Denise (David) Day of Brighton and Kaye Marie (James) Walsh of White Lake; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Geraldine Smith of Milford and Margaret Mackay of New York.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000, from St. Patrick Catholic Church, Brighton.
      The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 4, 2000, from 2 to 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at the Keehn Funeral Home, 706 West Main Street, Brighton (810) 229-9871. Visitation at the church will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
      Graveside Services will be held at noon Thursday, July 5, 2000, at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorial contributions in Mr. Gibney's name are suggested to the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery Statue Fund.
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      Joseph M. Pawloski
      Died July 2, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Joseph Mark Pawloski, 88 of Traverse City, died Sunday morning with his family present at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born June 18, 1912, in Utica, Mich., he was the son of Philip and Mary (Knight) Pawloski. As a youth he moved to Thompsonville, Mich., where he excelled in high school track and basketball. On June 19, 1937, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Elizabeth G. Williamson, in Copemish, Mich. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage until Elizabeth's death separated them on Oct. 23, 1995. They are at last together forever.
      During the Depression, Joe worked in mid-Michigan laying track for the railroad. In the '30s, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for six years at Point Betsie in Frankfort, Mich. During World War II, Joe worked as an armed guard at the Chrysler tank arsenal in Detroit. He moved to Traverse City in 1948, working 27 years as a guard at Parsons Manufacturing and then at Cone Gear. Joe was a long-time member of St. Francis Catholic Church. During years of living on Old Mission Peninsula, he also attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mapleton, where he often volunteered his time and served on committees. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Joe served as SF Troop 37 Scout Master during the years while his sons were scouts. Joe was a man of impeccable integrity. He was never late, and he always believed in an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
      Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. (Dawn) Pawloski of Grawn and Peter E. (Karen) Pawloski of Traverse City; two daughters, Betty (Michael) Okoren of Boon and Jean (Donald) Barron of Traverse City; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Rose Anderson, of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth; four brothers; two sisters; and a grandson, David J. Barron.
      A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City where visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 6, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church. Joe's grandson, the Rev. Daniel Barron, OMV, will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions, Oblates of the Virgin Mary or the Carmelite Monastery.
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      Weldon L. 'Wally' Pojar
      Died July 1, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN - Weldon L. "Wally" Pojar, 67, of South Boardman, died Saturday at his home.
      Wally worked for several years as a meat cutter and then spent the remainder of his career as a mud engineer in the oil industry. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Gardner-Neihardt American Legion Post in South Boardman. He had resided in Kalkaska County since 1972 and was a member of the South Boardman United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association.
      Wally was born in Norfolk, Neb., on Aug. 28, 1932, the son of the late Herman and Rose Kucera Pojar. On Aug. 24, 1958, in Omaha, Neb., he was united in marriage with Marilyn Stahr.
      He was a loving and unselfish husband, father and friend to those who survive who include his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Kellie Pojar of South Boardman and Debra Pojar of Kalkaska; six brothers, Bob, Patrick, Thomas, and Larry Pojar - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Duane Pojar of Minneapolis, Minn., and Virgil Pojar of Sioux City, Iowa; seven sisters, Adeline Evans of Foster, Neb., Engeline Bradish, Vada Coan, and Charlyne Snyder - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Marguerite Roberts of Pender, Neb., Lois Luenhagen of Boise, Idaho, and Caroline Angerman of Silt., Colo., three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Two brothers, Leo and John Pojar, preceded him in death.
      A service of appreciation for the life of Wally Pojar will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Pastor Howard Seaver will officiate. Interment will be in Boardman Township Cemetery, Kalkaska County.
      Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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      Lucille J. (Bradley) Tegen
      Died July 3, 2000
      JACKSON - Lucille J. (Bradley) Tegen of Jackson, Mich., formerly of Oak Park, Ill., passed away in Jackson on Monday at the age of 94 years.
      She is survived by her daughters, Janet Bradley Brocius of Bloomingdale, Ill., and Jane Bradley Swanson of Makawao, Hawaii.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Bradley McNish, in 1999.
      She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Schultz and Tom McNish - both of Jackson, Joseph McNish of Lansing, Karen Foster of Hudsonville, Mich., Kurt Kresser of Hanover Park, Ill., Laura Bender of Bloomingdale, Ill., Lynne Suhling of Gurnee, Ill., Jon Swanson of Hinckley, Ill., and Erik Swanson of Lee, Ill; 18 great-grandchildren; two adopted great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Clarence "Bud" Wolfe of Northport, Mich.
      Mrs. Tegen's great-grandfather was the Rev. Charles Nelson Smith, the founder of Northport, Mich., and her great-grandmother was Charlotte Waukazoo Wolf.
      In her professional life, Mrs. Tegen was a public school teacher in Illinois.
      Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be scattered at a later date in northern Michigan.
      The Jackson chapel ofCharles J. Burden & Son Funeral Homes in is in charge of arrangements.
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      Dr. Melvin E. Tramitz
      Died June 30, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. Melvin E. Tramitz, MD, 72, of Traverse City, died Friday at the Grand Traverse Pavilions following a lengthy illness.
      Born Nov. 7, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of Fred W. and Marion (Nehls) Tramitz.
      Dr. Tramitz earned his Eagle Scout Award while attending Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, graduating from there in 1945. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he served as a Medical Corpsman. Upon completion of his military service, he attended Marquette University where he did his undergraduate work. He attended Marquette University Medical School, now named the Medical College of Wisconsin, and was graduated from there in 1955. Dr. Tramitz completed a rotating internship at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wis., in 1956 and became a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic in the department of Radiology in 1956. He served there until 1959. In that same year, he moved his family to Saginaw, where he practiced radiology from 1959 until he retired in 1990. During that time he served as Chief of Medical Staff at St. Lukes Hospital, was chairman of the Radiology Department of St. Lukes and served as President of the Saginaw Valley Radiology Society. He was also a member of The Radiology Society of North America, The American College of Radiology, and the Tri-County Radiology Society and had served as their president.
      While in Saginaw, he was an active member of First United Methodist Church and after moving to Traverse City, he became a member of Central United Methodist Church. Dr. Tramitz was an avid reader and supporter of area libraries. One of his great joys was reading to his children and later to his grandchildren. His interests also included conservation, travel and skiing, but one of his more serious interests was the Northwest Michigan Blood Program. He participated in donating blood from the time he began college until he became ill. He was recently honored by being awarded the 1999 Certificate of National Recognition for Humanitarian Service to American Blood centers.
      Dr. Tramitz is survived by his wife, Sally (Duggan) Tramitz, whom he married June 13, 1953, in Wausau, Wis.; his children, Deborah Tramitz of Evergreen, Colo., Melanie (Kent) Bjorge of Lake Oswego, Ore., Holly (Bryan) Anderson of Denver, Colo., Peggy Line of Orlando, Fla., and Jamie (Scott) Ekman of Bothell, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Brooke Barlow Hicks, Katherine Tabor, Emily Katzman, Sam Katzman, Geoffrey Line, Madeline Line, and Evan Anderson; one great-grandchild, Aubrey Hicks; and a brother, Ralph (June) Tramitz of Milwaukee.
      A memorial service of death and resurrection will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Central United Methodist Church, The Northwest Michigan Blood Program or your local library.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
     
      MILDRED ALLEN, 82, of Empire, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LAMOINE ANN DOWNARD, 59, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A janitorial supervisor, she was born May 31, 1941, in Coldwater, Mich.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah where friends may call at the time of services. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      ALBINA D. 'ABIE' INGLETON, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 3, 2000.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      LEONA 'ONIE' KOLANOWSKI, 79, of Manistee, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2000, at her home. She was born Nov. 7, 1920, in Filer Township, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with an evening prayer service at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      SHIRLEY M. MEATTE, 62, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
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      Enid Babel
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Enid Babel, 79, of Traverse City, died at home Monday.
      Born Feb. 11, 1921, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of James and Rose Bailey.
      Enid graduated from Cadillac High School in 1938. She attended Michigan State and received a degree as a Registered Nurse from Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing in Lansing.
      Enid spent three years in the U.S. Army Corps during World War II. She served as a first lieutenant in the European Theater with the 165th Hospital which landed at Omaha Beach and set up as a tent hospital in Normandy, later moving to Rheins, France. After hostilities ended, she worked for a year in Nice, France. Enid returned to Chicago, Ill., where she was employed as an operating room supervisor at Edgewater Hospital. She was an active member of the Illinois State Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association. She was also a member of Mar-sur-Allais American Legion Post. In 1948 she returned to Traverse City where she was an operating room supervisor at Munson Hospital.
      Enid was married in 1949 to Richard Babel who survives. Also surviving are three sons, James B. Babel (Leslie), William R. Babel (Judi), and Thomas M. Babel (Janet); five grandsons; and one granddaughter.
      Enid was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Wauneena Humphrey.
      Over the years she had been an active volunteer for many civic organizations. Enid was a Red Cross volunteer nurse and volunteered for the North West Michigan Blood Program. She was nursing director for the first migrant health clinic held in the area for migrant workers which was sponsored by The Children's Clinic and the United Church Women. She had been an active partner for the Telephone Pioneers Charitable Programs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church for over 55 years, serving on the diaconate and the board of trustees.
      Enid loved all sports, especially downhill skiing, sailing and tennis. She enjoyed bridge. During her youth she spent summers at the National Music Camp studying trumpet. She played trumpet in her later years. She played in the Northwestern Michigan Symphony, NMC Community Band and in later years with small groups just for enjoyment.
      A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      A memorial service will be held at at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church; the Rev. Barbara Hoig will officiate.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to North West Michigan Blood Program.
      Jay Hammer
      Died July 4, 2000
      MANTON - Jay Hammer, 85, of Manton, died Tuesday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City after a short illness.
      He was born Nov. 21, 1914, in Mayfield to David and Rose (Wright) Hammer.
      On Nov. 3, 1934, in Kingsley, he married the former Wanda Tremain.
      Jay grew up in the Kingsley area and worked at the Kingsley Co-Op for a few years as a young man. He operated a cream-trucking business for many years. In 1947 he moved to Manton and operated a trucking business, contracting with Cherry Growers until his retirement in 1972. He was a former Kingsley School Board member, served on the Manton Board of Review and was a former member of the Manton Rotary Club. Jay was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and cutting wood.
      Survivors include his wife, Wanda; a son, James (Claire Ann) Hammer of Marshall; a daughter, Sally (Dallas) Norman of Manton; a brother, Willard (Kay) Hammer of Interlochen; a sister, Dorothy Carlisle of Traverse City; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
      Jay was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      Memorial tributes may be made to the Munson Medical Center Memorial Fund.
      Ursula E. (Pussel) Hawrylak
      Died July 2, 2000
      TORCH LAKE VILLAGE - Ursula E. (Pussel) Hawrylak, 80, of Torch Lake Village, died Sunday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      She was a resident of Rocky River, Ohio, and of Torch Lake. She recently had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Char and Phil Lundy.
      Ursula was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Braunschweig, Germany, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Dora) Winkler.
      She was a longtime member of the St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Rocky River, Ohio, a member of the Altar Guild, a city voting official and member of the local sewing clubs. She also volunteered many hours to visit the sick and transport them to doctor appointments.
      In 1939 she married Franz Pussel and assisted him as his secretary in the Mason Contracting business in the Cleveland area.
      Franz died in 1974. Many years later, in 1984, she married Joseph Hawrylak and they resided in Rocky River and on Torch Lake in Antrim County. Joseph died in 1999.
      Surviving are two children, Franz (Helen) Pussel and Charlotte (Philip) Lundy; a brother, Hugo (Ruth) Winkler of Montclair, Calif.; and a beloved niece, Hilde Ludwig, and nephew, Rudy Rohlke of Titusville, Fla. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five precious great-grandchildren, Patty (Bobby) Boyd and their children, Joseph, Taylor, and Trevor; Erik (Kassie) Lundy; Heidi (Dean) Olesko and their son, Sawyer; Windi (Travis) Disbrow; Anne Pussel and her daughter, Kazimir; and Thomas Pussel.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, in Rocky River with burial in Lakewood Park Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Lake First Congregational Church or the Rocky River St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
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      Jerome M. Mathiasen
      Died June 16, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Jerome M. Mathiasen, 73, of Interlochen, died Friday, June 16, at his home.
      Born May 4, 1927, in Mukwonago, Wis., he was the son of James and Agnes (Westphal) Mathiasen. On July 1, 1951, in Ventura, Calif., he married the former Catherine D. Alexakis.
      Jerome was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces. An industrial engineer, he was employed at Kroehler Manufacturing for over 29 years and, after ten years of service at Alcon Laboratories, he retired in 1993. Jerome lived in the Interlochen area since 1996 and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City. He was also a member of the National Association of Manufacturing, National Association of Industrial Engineers, National Association of Furniture Manufacturing and Knights of Columbus in Xenia, Ohio.
      He is survived by his children, Martha (Gary) Gibbons of Sebastopol, Calif., Paul (Chris) Mathiasen of Maysville, Ky., Steven (Roberta) Mathiasen of San Bernardino, Calif., Karen (Dave) Remington of Beulah, and Mary Mathiasen of Lake-in-the-Hills, Ill.; four grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly Willmer of Mariansville, Ky.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine D. Mathiasen, on Nov. 17, 1998; his parents; and three brothers, James, Harland, and Paul Mathiasen.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Gerald Micketti serving as celebrant. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Roscoe Dwayne Merchant
      Died June 29, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Roscoe Dwayne Merchant, 70, of Elk Rapids, passed away Thursday at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Roscoe was a resident of Traverse City from 1950 to 1968. He moved to Kewadin where he owned and operated cherry farms until his retirement in 1997.
      Born April 20, 1930, at James Decker Munson Hospital in Traverse City, he was the son of Roscoe and Doris (Hayes) Merchant. Following his graduation in 1947 from Elk Rapids High School, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1948. Roscoe was employed by Traverse City Light and Power for 18 years and later worked for Davis Electric. He served as deacon at the Kewadin United Methodist Church and on the board of directors for the local cherry growers. Roscoe loved to read, hunt and fish and enjoyed family genealogy.
      Surviving are three sons, Nile (Terry) Merchant of Rapid City, Ray (Jill) Merchant of Kewadin, and Mike Merchant of Kewadin; two daughters, Susan O'Reilly of Virginia and Julia Tilton of Lake City, Fla.; three brothers, Max (Coral) Merchant, James (Nancy) Merchant of Elk Rapids, and John (Betty) Merchant of Elk Rapids; one sister, Dixie Merchant of Rapid City; and 10 grandchildren, Josh, Jason, Erin, Natasha, Tyler, Michael, Brian, Matthew, Katherine, and Ashley.
      He was preceded in death by his father in 1981 and his mother in 1988.
      Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Kewadin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorials may be directed to Kewadin United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Roscoe will be greatly missed by family and friends.
      God be with you Roscoe.
     
     
     
      STELLA A. BURNS, 90, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GILBERT H. CARPENTER, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bohemian Cemetery in Bowers Harbor. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      LUCILLE L. MCINTOSH, 79, of Central Lake Township, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born Feb. 4, 1921.
      The family will receive friend from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes; a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire.
     
      JOHN E. PETERSON, 92, of Prospect Heights, Ill., and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday, July 8, 2000.
      Visitation will be held at noon Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m.
     
      MARVIN ALLAN STREETER JR., 61, of Bear Lake, died July 7, 2000, at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1938, in Gilford, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Graveside services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasanton Township Cemetery in Bear Lake.
     
     
      KATHRYN E. 'KAY' WILLIAMS, 82, of Alden, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at home following a long illness. A retired administrative assistant, she was born Sept. 11, 1917, in Lansing.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Bertha M. Werbinski
      Died July 7, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Bertha M. Werbinski, 81, died Friday.
      Born March 5, 1919, in Glen Arbor, she was the daughter of Charles and Violet (Meredith) Sheridan. She married Bernard "Ben" Werbinski in 1952 in Traverse City. Bertha was a resident of Traverse City for most of her adult life.
      Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Randy) Clouse of Traverse City, Norma (David) Bilderback of Cambria, Ill., and Arlene Lister of Knoxville, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in 1977; a son, Roger Werbinski, in 1968; a sister, Ruth Killingbeck; a brother, Lyle "Happy" Sheridan; and a half brother, Arnold "On" Hanson.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Terrace Apartments, 150 Pine St., Traverse City, in the community room; the Rev. Larry Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
     
      ARCHIE A. CHAMPAGNE, 94, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with visitation one hour prior to the service. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      STANLEY W. FURTAK, 84, of Sears, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Arrangements are pending at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
     
      JACKIE LEE GOODALE, 58, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced in the Wednesday Record-Eagle by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      DONALD RAY KOUDER, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday, July 9, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      EUGENE G. PORTUESI, 83, of Fife Lake, died Sunday, July 10, 2000, at his home.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      CHARLES SVIDRON JR., 47, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born June 16, 1953, in Stronach.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Manistee.
     
      GORDON F. WOODWARD, 66, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
     
      Stella Ann Burns
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Stella Ann Burns, 90, a lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, died Sunday in Traverse City.
      Born March 8, 1910, in Leelanau County, she was the daughter of Anthony and Louise (Engler) Glazier.
      On July 31, 1942, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Isadore, she married Robert Burns.
      Mrs. Burns attended Holy Rosary School in Isadore. Her first job was as an attendant at the Traverse City State Hospital. She later worked as a waitress at the Park Place Hotel and at The Little Tavern in downtown Traverse City. She well remembered serving Joe Louis and his entourage when they visited Traverse City and could only eat at The Little Tavern. She also worked at local cherry canning factories.
      Mrs. Burns enjoyed playing cards and bingo and listening to music.
      Mrs. Burns had lived for the past 16 years at Silverview Adult Foster Care Home where she was well cared for by Larry and Maureen Quinling.
      Mrs. Burns was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
      Survivors include a son Paul (Helen) Beardsley of Cadillac; two daughters, Marilyn (Louie) Basso of Central Lake and Mary (Denny) Marois of Traverse City; a sister, Martha (Edward) Strang of Cedar; seven grandchildren, Janeen Russell, Debbi Chmielewski, Barbara MacKinnon, Robert Basso, Lynda Freet, Lisa Sutton, and Larissa Chmielewski; and 11 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on April 23, 1983, and two brothers, Adam and Stephen.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home; Sister Katherine Murphy will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council.
      Marion E. Davis
      Died July 10, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Marion E. Davis, 91, died Monday at the James E. Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw after a short illness.
      Marion E. Finch was born Dec. 26, 1908, in Edenville, Mich., the daughter of the late Worden and Addie (Judge) Finch.
      She was married to Rolie A. Hull in 1928; he predeceased her in 1973.
      They had three children, Donald G. (Doraldean) Hull of Brentwood, Calif., and Sally (Phil) Yockey, and Joanne (William) Early - both of Saginaw. She also leaves a stepson, Jack Hull of Grayling. Marion had 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
      Marion was married to William Brewer in 1977; he predeceased her in 1983.
      In 1987 she was married to Siegel Davis; he predeceased her in 1991.
      Marion was the oldest of seven children and is survived by one brother and three sisters, Gordon Finch of Santa Cruz, Calif., Ruth Franklin of Freeland, Mich., Madeline Smith of Bradenton, Fla., and Lorella (Les) McWethy of Largo, Fla.
      She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Smith and by her brother, Walter Finch.
      Marion led a full life being involved in many activities during her lifetime. She was active in the PTA, an officer on the school board, a Campfire Girls leader, World War II fund driver leader, and participated in many other civic activities.
      Marion and her husband Rolie started the first Rock Club in the Saginaw area. She opened her own gift shop business in 1951 in Saginaw. After Rolie retired in 1959, they operated a gift and rock shop in Interlochen. She operated this summer business until the age of 83 when she decided it was "time" to retire."
      Marion was a member of the Interlochen Bible Church in Interlochen. She was also a member of the Interlochen Women's Club and the Senior's Group in Interlochen. She often visited the elderly at rest homes with her pastor and entertained the residents by reading them poetry, up until her last illness at the age of 91.
      The family will receive friends at the W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Road., Saginaw from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
      Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse city from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
      Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; the Rev. Bruce Craner will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the James E. Cartwright Care Center, care of VNA/Hospice, Partners in Caring, 500 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI 48602 or the Interlochen Bible Church.
      Scott A. Deater
      Died March 15, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Scott A. Deater of Kingsley, 25, who died March 15, will be remembered at a memorial Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hannah. Immediately following the service, a gathering for friends and family will be held at the home of his parents, Allen and Maggie Deater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
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      Robert A. Dohm Sr.
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert A. Dohm Sr., 71, of Traverse City and Manistique, died Sunday in Manistique as a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
      Robert was born May 24, 1929, in Traverse City to Anthony and Alta (Widdis) Dohm.
      On June 7, 1941, on the Old Mission Peninsula, he married the former Corene Sheldon who survives.
      Robert, along with his father, owned and operated Tony Dohm and Sons garage on Old Mission Peninsula before going to work for J.I. Case as a district representative. He worked for J.I. Case for 25 years and retired in 1984. He then became co-owner and president of Northern Michigan Equipment of Traverse City, retiring in 1996.
      Robert served in the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge No. 323, the American Legion Post No. 4007 and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harleys.
      Besides his wife, Corene of Traverse City and Manistique, Robert is survived by a daughter, Toni (Cecil) Nye of Kingsley; two sons, Jeffrey (Kathe) Dohm and Ronald (Peggy) Dohm Sr. - both of Traverse City; six grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Dohm of Lake Ann, and Zachary (Crista) Ligon, Dijon Dohm, Kaili Dohm, Kaatje Dohm, and Ronald Dohm Jr. - all of Traverse City; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Dohm of Lake Ann and Paige and Alexa Ligon of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Dohm Jr., in 1981, and his parents.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Jack Steenbergh will officiate.
      Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to the Peninsula Township Volunteer Fire Department.
      Elizabeth M. Dosh
      Died July 9, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Elizabeth M. Dosh, 91, of Frankfort, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Elizabeth was born Sept. 29, 1908, in Derwent, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McAdams) Belford.
      Elizabeth was united in marriage to Mervin Dosh on June 10, 1936, in Flint. Elizabeth and Mervin moved from Lansing to Frankfort in 1978. She lost her husband, Mervin, on May 27, 1987.
      Elizabeth played the piano and sang in choirs in the areas that she lived. She also wrote and acted in plays. She was a member of the Lambda Chi Omega sorority.
      Elizabeth is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and her caregivers, Berry Forbes and Kris Plont.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Margaret, at birth; sister, Josephine McLaughlin; and a brother, Robert.
      Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Fremont, Ohio. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice.
      Ruth G. Lantzer
      Died July 8, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN- Ruth G. Lantzer, 74, of South Boardman, died Saturday at Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson.
      Mrs. Lantzer resided in Livonia until 28 years ago when she moved to Kalkaska County. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Burroughs Corporation in Plymouth. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church of God in Traverse City and the Boardman Area Senior Citizens Club. She was also active with Special Olympics, the Community Choir and North Country Hospice. She enjoyed vocal music.
      Born in Oakland County on Feb. 5, 1926, she was the daughter of Samuel and August Shook Pierce. She married Richard Lantzer in Toledo, Ohio, on July 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1983.
      Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Morano of Munith; a step daughter, Alta Tokarzewski of Florida, a sister, Naomi Allen of Florida; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
      One step son, LaRoy Lantzer, and four brothers, Neil, Bill, Lawrence, and Charles Pierce, preceded her in death.
      A service in appreciation for the life of Ruth Lantzer will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pine Grove Church of God in Traverse City. Pastor Marc Hoard will officiate. Burial will follow in Lodi Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
      Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
      Memorial gifts may be directed to the Pine Grove Church of God.
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      Georgeaan L. Mock
      Died July 9, 2000
      COLUMBUS, Ohio - Georgeaan L. Mock, 82, died Sunday at Kobacker House in Columbus.
      She was the former owner and president of My Shop, Hallmark Cards, located at Kingsdale Shopping Center and University City Shopping Center in Columbus. Georgeann was a member of Upper Arlington Christian Church.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Dreah Lardie; brother, Robert Lardie; and sisters, Lucille Lundemark and Agnes (Billie) Schulz.
      Survivors include her husband, Raymond Dorse Mock; sons, Theodore J. (Mary Jo) Mock of Palos Verdes, Calif., Jeffray E. (Chanthy) Mock of Columbus, and Wendell Duane (Judy) Mock of Kokomo, Ind.; daughters, Sue Ellen (Bob) McClelland of Martinez, Calif., and Dreah Mock (Jack) Cheney of Millersport, Ohio; sister, Marion Gildarski of Traverse City, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
      Friends may call at the Deyo-Davis Funeral Home, 1578 W. First Ave., Columbus, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where services will be held at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Ben Heskett will officiate.
      Interment will be in Tipton, Ind.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Thurber Community, 717 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43215.
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      Arthur J. 'Art' Olmsted
      Died July 8, 2000
      LITTLE TRAVERSE LAKE - Arthur J. "Art" Olmsted of Little Traverse Lake, died Saturday of complications from pulmonary fibrosis.
      Survivors include his wife, Margaret Olmsted; two sons, Craig (Karen) of Charlotte, Mich., and Roger of Suttons Bay; and a daughter, Sara (John) Gedda of Rochester Hills. He is also survived by two sons by marriage, Donald (Polly) Carr of Alexandria, Va., and Charles (Mary Jo) Carr of Schaumburg, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
      Art was born Sept. 28, 1915, in the Burton Heights section of Grand Rapids. During the Depression years, his family lived in Ludington. After high school graduation, he played piano professionally and traveled Michigan, the eastern United States and Europe. He enrolled at Michigan State College of Engineering in 1937 and continued playing piano and writing orchestrations for local big bands.
      In 1940 he was employed as a draftsman at Oldsmobile Product Engineering, eventually being named chief draftsman on the wartime 20MM Gun Project. After the war, he was part of the group who designed and brought to production the 1947 Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 engine. He retired from Oldsmobile after 34 years of service.
      In April of 1942, Art enlisted in the U.S. Army and was appointed engineering officer of the 343rd Squadron of the 55th Fighter Group in Tacoma, Wash. The Group was the first P-38 fighter aircraft bomber escort over Germany starting in October 1943. At the end of the war, the 55th Fighter Group performed occupation duties at Kaufburen, Germany. He was discharged as a major in the Air Force Reserves in May 1946.
      Art married Honor Joan Lisney of Barking, England in May of 1945. After Joan's death in 1957, he married Margaret Packard Carr in 1962 and resided in Charlotte until retirement in 1974. He then designed and built their home on Little Traverse Lake in Leelanau County.
      Art belonged to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Northport and Light of Life Episcopal Church in Suttons Bay. He was a member of the Grand Traverse/Leelanau Community Health Board from 1981 to 1988 and served as its Chairman in 1985. Art was a founding member of the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) and the Michigan Association of Children with Emotional Disorders (MACED). He belonged to the Michigan Society of Autistic Children and was a Leelanau Probate Court volunteer. Art was also a member of the Leelanau Prospectors Club, the American Federation of Musicians, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Little Traverse Lake Association and the 55th Fighter Group Association.
      Cremation has taken place. Memorial services, directed by the Rev. Louise Kountze, will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Leland Community United Methodist Church, 106 N. 4th St., Leland. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
      In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Light of Life Church, care of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, Traverse City, MI 49684 or Foundation for Mental Health, 701 S. Elmwood Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49685.
      The family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
      Rosalie Racht
      Died June 22, 2000
      GREER, S.C. - Rosalie Racht, 78, formerly of Acme, Mich., died Thursday in Greer.
      Rosalie was a resident of Acme from 1958 through 1995. She donated secretarial services to St. Francis Catholic Church, was a member of the Acme Women's Club, and was a mother to her son and neighborhood children.
      She is survived by her husband, Ellis Racht; a son, Kenneth; sisters, Helen Huboy, Mary Dorsch, Florence Marra, and Monica Nehasil; and one brother, Joseph Lizon.
      Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road in Acme. Burial will be at the cemetery in Acme immediately following services. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church after the service at the cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings St., Traverse City, MI 49686.
      Dorothy M. Soma
      Died June 26, 2000
      WHITE LAKE - Dorothy M. Soma of White Lake, passed away Monday, June 26. She was the loving mother of Connie Soma (Tom Hinsberg) of Cedar. Three other daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children also survive.
      Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan 16250 Northland, Suite 213, Southfield, MI 48075-5200.
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      Janet Marie Way (Bliss)
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Janet Marie Way (Bliss), 50, of Traverse City, died Sunday evening at Grand Traverse Pavilions following a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and caring friends.
      Born Dec. 8, 1949, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Chester and Mary (LaRoche) Way. Janet was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was employed by the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District as a special education teacher at East Junior High School for a number of years.
      Survivors include her mother, Mary Way of Traverse City; two daughters, Amy Marie Bliss and Jennifer Ann Bliss - both of Traverse City; a son, Joshua Ryan Bliss of Traverse City; a sister, Lois Owens of Traverse City; a brother, Charlie Way of Traverse City; a niece, Nienke Judkins of Grand Rapids; a nephew, Dan Owens of Traverse City; and a niece, Leah Way of Traverse City. She is also survived by two great-nieces and a great-nephew whom she dearly loved and treated as grandchildren.
      Janet was preceded in death by her father, Chester Way, and a sister, Betty Lynn Way.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church; the Rev. Father William Lipscomb will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Bliss Children Educational Fund in care of Huntington National Bank, 1241 E. 8th St., Traverse City, MI 49686. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home.
     
     
      MARIAN L. CONKLIN, 70, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      REGINA COURTADE, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      HARRY GORCH, 78, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      JOSEPH KURTYKA, 69, of Frankfort, died Tuesday, July 10, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Anne Catholic Church. Arrangements are by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      CRAIG ROSMAN LEDERLE, 27, of Leland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2000, at his home. He was born April 22, 1973, in Traverse City and had worked as a lawn maintenance worker.
      Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Crandell Funeral Home Chapel in White Cloud immediately followed by funeral services.
     
      GEORGIA ESTHER MAXWELL, 104, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at her niece's home in Traverse City following a short illness. She was born March 6, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
      Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City.
     
      PATRICIA A. SCHONTS, 73, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      WILHELMINA ZIMMER, 97, of Grawn, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at a local nursing home.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Archie A. Champagne
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Archie A. Champagne, 94, of Traverse City, died Sunday following a brave and strong battle with his illness.
      He was born Dec. 11, 1905, in Traverse City, to Andrew and Julia (Forton) Champagne.
      Archie worked for Harry's Service Center cleaning heaters for many years. He was an avid musician who played in numerous National Cherry Festival Parades. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed working outside in his yard and traveling. He touched many people's lives and he will be greatly missed by his numerous friends and neighbors.
      Archie is survived by a son, Donald L. Champagne; two daughters, Judy Farrar and Marie Champagne; a niece, Joyce Perry; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with the Rev. Joe Purdy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, today, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Scott A. Deater
      Died March 15, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Scott A. Deater of Kingsley, 25, who died March 15, will be remembered at a memorial Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hannah. Immediately following the service, a gathering for friends and family will be held at the home of his parents, Allen and Maggie Deater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
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      Stanley W. Furtak
      Died July 9, 2000
      SEARS - Stanley W. Furtak, 84, of Sears, died Sunday at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Born March 29, 1916, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Michael and Louise Furtak.
      A graduate from the Detroit Institute of Technology, Stanley served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired engineer who had worked for Ford Motor Transmission Plant and participated on special assignments for the Ford Indianapolis 500 Racing Team. He was also a former Leelanau County cherry farmer. Stanley enjoyed farming and golfing and loved his pets and farm auctions.
      Survivors include three children, Stanley W. Furtak Jr. of Lapeer, Sharon Louise Reid of Kingsley, and Rosanne Schaub of Suttons Bay; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Stanley was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Rickert, and his parents.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Keswick.
      Memorial may be directed to the American Heart Association if the charity of one's choice.
      Jackie Lee Goodale
      Died July 10, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jackie Lee Goodale, 58, died Monday at Munson Medical Center.
      Born Oct. 17, 1941, in Fostoria, Ohio, he was the son of Blaine and Alva Mary (Coleman) Goodale.
      A retired salesman, Jackie had lived in Traverse City since he was 23. He enjoyed gardening and loved his dog, Vinnie.
      Survivors include his daughters, Dulcy Goodale and Chelsea Goodale - both of Traverse City; brothers, Bernard Goodale of Findley, Ohio, Roger Goodale of Terre Haute, Ind., and James Goodale of Fort Seneca, Ohio; sisters, Virginia Hart of Fostoria, Ohio, Bernita Gerwin of Madrid, Spain, Gloria Wagner of Fostoria, Ohio, Shirley Bulkowski of Fostoria, Ohio, Beverly Peticas of Fremont, Ohio, and Connie Kiser of Fostoria, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews and one great-great-great-niece.
      Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Blaine and Alva Mary Goodale; sisters, Eleanor Sheridan and Bessie Gee; and brother, Richard Goodale.
      A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Goodale family home at 318 Wadsworth, Traverse City.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      Donald Ray Kouder
      Died July 9, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Donald Ray Kouder, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday.
      Born Jan. 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of Raymond and Thelma (Huber) Kouder.
      On March 23, 1979, in Sturgis, Mich., he married Anna L. LaCross.
      Donald was the owner and distributor in Sturgis for Town & Country Cedar Homes of Mishiana, Ind., for 16 years. He and his wife moved to Elk Rapids in 1995. Donald was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was an Elder. He loved his family and life and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golf.
      Survivors include his wife, Anna Kouder of Elk Rapids; children, Vicki (Pete) Brady, Donni Ray Becksford, and Michele (Jim) Grider - all of Apex, N.C., Brian (Tami) Kouder of Holly Springs, N.C., Penny (Richard) Frost of White Pigeon, and Donna (Tim) Hostetler of South Lyon; brothers, Edward (Joyce) Kouder of Harland, Ind., and Richard (Marti) Kouder of Edwardsburg; mother, Thelma Kouder of Edwardsburg; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friends.
      Donald was preceded in death by his father and his son-in-law, Dennis Becksford.
      Cremation has taken place.
      A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church; the Rev. Jim Weber will officiate.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Grace Lutheran Church building fund, 10561 S. US-31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or the charity of one's choice.
      John E. Peterson
      Died July 8, 2000
      ACME - John E. Peterson, 92, of Acme, died Saturday.
      He was born Aug. 16, 1907 in Mariestad, Sweden, the son of Karl and Maria (Kling) Persson.
      John was a member of West Bay Covenant Church in Traverse City. He previously lived in Covenant Village, a retirement community in Northbrook, Ill., for seven years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen (Carlson) Peterson, who died May 29, 1974. John retired from Ford Motor Co. in Detroit in 1972 after 42 years of service.
      Survivors include his son, Erwin (Carol) Peterson of Prospect Heights, Ill.; two grandchildren, Stefanie (David) Dahlstrom and Todd Peterson; and two great-grandchildren, Lacey and Morgan Dahlstrom.
      John was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
      Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A 'Celebration of Life' service will follow immediately with Woody Hansen serving as officiant. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to West Bay Covenant Church.
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      Eugenio 'Gene' Gildo Portuesi
      Died July 9, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Eugenio "Gene" Gildo Portuesi, born Dec. 19, 1916, in Detroit, and local Fife Lake resident since February 1970, passed away Sunday at home.
      He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rita "Rit" LaBrash Portuesi; one brother, Salvador "Sal" Portuesi of Riverview, Fla.; niece, Linda Portuesi Gould of Battle Creek; and nephews, Sebastian Portuesi Jr. of Seattle, Wash., David Portuesi of Mount Clements, and Michael Frances Portuesi of Bakersfield, Calif.
      Gene and Rit owned Cycle Sport Shop, which they moved from Detroit to Cadillac, in February 1970. In October 1980, where as a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, Gene retired in Fife Lake to hunt and fish.
      One of the United States' most outstanding coaches for the sport of bicycle racing, Gene became interested in bicycle racing as a teenager when his family lived for several years in L'Escarene, a village in the vicinity of Nice, France, where he enjoyed watching the Tour de France come through his village every year.
      He began his racing career in Detroit, with a bicycle he brought back from France in 1936, where he won the Men's Michigan State Bicycle Racing Championships in 1938 and 1939. However, due to family obligations and finances, he wasn't ever able to represent Michigan in the National Championships.
      At the end of World War II, Gene, in partnership with Mike Walden, opened two stores as Continental Sport Shops in Detroit. Shortly afterwards Gene was drafted and spent two years in the Pacific theater in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. Gene's brother, Sal, managed one of the stores until his return. In the early 1950s the partnership was dissolved and Gene opened Cycle Sport Shop on Michigan Ave. in Detroit, a landmark for the racing community and the home of the Spartan Cycling Club.
      In 1953 he created the first mail-order catalogue ever dedicated to fine bicycle racing equipment, the "Cyclo-Pedia." Not only did this expert offer the finest in road and track equipment, the catalogue was filled with information concerning diets, weight training, and tactics for both road and track racers. Gene had his team members taking vitamin supplements and doing weight training that well prepared them for world class performances.
      With his second outstanding contribution to cycling, Gene was responsible for coaching many cyclists who became national and world champions. Because of this talent, he was picked as the coach of the USA 1964 Olympic cycling team for the games in Tokyo, Japan.
      Visitation hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
      Special services will be conducted by Lay Pastoral Minister, Bernadine Hess on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial immediately following in Grayling.
      Gene will be remembered by his friends and family for his dedication to the American principle of hard work and faithful service to those whose lives he touched.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Father Flanagan's Boys Home, Boys Town Nebraska, 68010.
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      Carl W. Ward
      Died July 11, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Carl W. Ward, 84, of Frankfort, early Tuesday morning went to be with his Lord after a long extended illness.
      Carl was born the first of four children to Jesse and Edith (Marks) Ward.
      During World War II, Carl was in the National Guard and worked at Nova Engine Co. He was employed at REO in Lansing, Mauseth Electric and Olsen Sayles. Carl retired in 1979 from Frankfort Manufacturing after 28 years as an electrician.
      Carl married Margaret Haines from Frankfort on June 25, 1937, she survives. Carl is also survived by their children: Hazel (Richard) Bennett of Maumee, Ohio, Philip (Janet) Ward of Frankfort, Sharon (Skip) Anderson of Frankfort, Robert Ward of Beulah, and David (Terri) Ward of Haslett, Mich., 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a brother, Lyle (Alvina) of Chandler, Ariz., and a sister, Louella (Frank) LaMacchia of Holt.
      Carl was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Brenda Bennett, and brother, Willard.
      Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Frankfort United Methodist Church with Rev. Kay Coombs officiating. Interment will follow at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery North. Friends may meet with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider: Grand Traverse Area Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped, 610 Woodmere, Traverse City, MI 49686.
     
      GILBERT ARTHUR DODGE, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      RUTH G. GIBBS, 72, of Mansitee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      MILDRED 'MILLIE' KELIHER, 71, of Frankfort, died Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      LAWRENCE G. NIEMEIER, 91, of Kingsley and formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday at his home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ROBERT L. SNYDER, 56, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Munson Medical Center. He was born Feb. 9, 1944.
      The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Friday, July 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan. The family will also receive friends from noon until the time of funeral services at the church.
     
      ALFRED 'DON' SORENSON, 74, of Grayling, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Regina A. Courtade
      Died July 11, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Regina A. Courtade, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Birchwood Nursing Center.
      Born Nov. 23, 1908, in Leelanau County, she was the daughter of John and Martha (Vert) Odoi.
      Regina was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of Catholic Daughters of America. Over the years she was very active in the church, was devoted to her faith and was a real "Prayer Warrior." Regina and her late husband, Floyd, owned and operated The Courtade Trading Center on High Lake Road for several years. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.
      She is survived by a son, James (Joan) Courtade of Traverse City; and three grandchildren, Mark Courtade of San Antonio, Texas, Kathy Courtade of Traverse City and Diane (Eddie) Sandoval of San Antonio, Texas.
      She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Floyd Courtade in 1961 and Ralph Courtade in the late 1960's; two sisters, Alice and Bernice Odoi; and a brother, John Odoi.
      Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral serves will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. James Gardiner serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions.
      Donald Ray Kouder
      Died July 9, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Donald Ray Kouder, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday.
      Born Jan. 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he is the son of Raymond and Thelma (Huber) Kouder.
      On March 23, 1979, in Sturgis, Mich., he married Anna L. LaCross.
      Donald was the owner and distributor in Sturgis for Town & Country Cedar Homes of Michiana, for 16 years. He and his wife moved to Elk Rapids in 1995. Donald was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was an Elder. He loved his family and life and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golf.
      Survivors include his wife, Anna Kouder of Elk Rapids, Mich.; children, Vicki (Pete) Brady, Donni Rae Becksford, and Michele (Jim) Grider - all of Apex, N.C., Brian (Tami) Kouder of Holly Springs, N.C., Penny (Richard) Frost of White Pigeon, Mich., and Donna (Tim) Hostetler of South Lyon, Mich.; a son, Victor Ray (Missie) Kosloski of Sturgis, Mich.; brothers, Edward (Joyce) Kouder of Harland, Ind., and Richard (Marti) Kouder of Edwardsburg, Mich.; mother, Thelma Kouder of Edwardsburg, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friends.
      Donald was preceded in death by his father and his son-in-law, Dennis Becksford.
      Cremation has taken place.
      A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church; the Rev. Jim Weber will officiate.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Grace Lutheran Church building fund, 10561 S. US-31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or the charity of one's choice.
     
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      Joseph Kurtyka Jr.
      Died July 11, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Joseph Kurtyka, Jr., 69, of Frankfort, died Tuesday at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Joseph was born June 7, 1931, in Detroit. He was the son of Joseph Sr. and Mary (Krainiak) Kurtyka. He was united in marriage to Lillian Porvaznik on June 5, 1954, in Detroit.
      Joseph and Lillian moved from Washington, DC to Frankfort in 1972. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort. Joseph served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years and later worked for Pheol Manufacturing from 1973 to 1985. He enjoyed old movies, crossword puzzles, music, and cooking Sunday omelettes for this family. Joseph was a gifted bowler and a wonderful all round athlete. He was an avid sports fan in his later years. His other interests included fishing and playing video games with his grandchildren.
      Joseph is survived by his wife, Lillian; mother, Mary, of Detroit; his sons, Jayme (Jennifer) Kurtyka of West Chicago, Ill., Jonathan (Rachel) of Westborough, Mass.; his daughter, Karen (George) Durbin of Stevensville, Mich.; his brothers, Marion (Sonia) Kurtyka of Livonia and Carl Kurtyka of Trenton; his sisters, Julia Kurtyka of Detroit and Mary (Jim) Reece of Dearborn Heights; and 12 loving grandchildren.
      Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort with Father James Bearss serving as celebrant.
      Memorials may be directed to Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Patricia 'Pat' Schonts
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Patricia "Pat" Schonts, 73, of Traverse City, died Sunday evening at her home.
      Born Dec. 12, 1926, in Fairmont, Va., she was the daughter of Harry and Virginia (Portman) Drake. She married Harry Fuller, then later married Harold Schonts, who preceded her in death in 1989.
      Pat was employed by American Drug in Traverse City. She spent most of her life in the Traverse City area, excepted from 1970 to 1990 when she lived in Iowa.
      She is survived by four sons, Mike Fuller of Alton, NH, David Fuller of Interlochen, Scott (Diana) Schonts of Odebolt, Iowa and Jay (Wendy) Schonts of Traverse City; and seven grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Morgan McDermott; husband, Harold Schonts in 1989; and a son, Jeff Schonts.
      No services are planned at this time.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      OSCAR BERT JONES, 85, of Kingsley, died Thursday morning, July 13, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      PEARL M. RATTRAY, 88, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born July 13, 1911, in Kalkaska.
      Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      ALYCE M. TOMASZEWSKI, 85, of Manistee, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born July 23, 1914, in Manistee County.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by the Johnson Funeral Home, PC in Manistee.
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      Norman Lewis Bailey
      Died July 12, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Norman Lewis Bailey, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at his home.
      Born Jan. 19, 1924, in Grand Haven, he was the son of Lawrence E. and Opal (Klingler) Bailey. On June 12, 1945, in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, he married the former Edith M. Stolbov.
      Norm resided in Traverse City for 25 years before moving to Stockton, Calif. and moving back to Traverse City in 1989 after retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic and also served in the Army during the Berlin crisis in 1962. He was employed at Parsons Corp. for 25 years, 18 years in Traverse City and seven years in Stockton. He then worked for Big Valley Aviation in Stockton, retiring in 1987. Norm was a beloved husband of Edith for 55 years, a caring and nurturing father and a role model grandfather and friend. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and those at the VFW and had a wonderful sense of humor. For six years he worked as a Handicap Patrol Volunteer for Traverse City and was a lifetime member of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 of Traverse City.
      He is survived by three daughters, Norma J. Bailey of Mt. Pleasant, Sherril A. Bailey of Clarkston and Beverly E. Wenger of Rawlins, Wyo.; two grandchildren, Norman H. Wenger of Arizona and Tura Rae Wenger of Rawlins, Wyo.; one brother, Vernon Bailey of Traverse City; and one sister, Shirley Koenig of Bandera, Texas.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
      A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Grawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Biteman officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Munson Hospice.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Dorothy Lee Devlin
      Died July 12, 2000
      FLINT - Dorothy Lee Devlin, 63, of Flint, passed away Wednesday at Fostrian Manor in Flushing.
      Mrs. Devlin was born June 7, 1937, in Flint, and resided there all of her life.
      She was employed by General Motors for 17 years and more recently had been employed for ten years as a tax preparer at H&R Block.
      Surviving are a sister, Peggy Featherstone and husband Robert of Traverse City; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
      Mrs. Devlin was preceded in death by her husband Paul Devlin; a son, Paul David Devlin; parents, Charles Arnold and Helen Stearns; and two brothers, George Merrill and Robert Arnold.
      Cremation has taken place. A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Flint.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
     
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      Gilbert Arthur Dodge
      Died July 12, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gilbert Arthur Dodge, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 5, 1927, in Detroit, he was the son of John G. and Gladys E. (Collins) Dodge. On Dec. 27, 1969, in Detroit, he married the former May Atkinson of Kendal Cumbria, England.
      Gilbert was a university campus director at Wayne State University, retiring April 25, 1984. Prior to that he had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in Los Angeles. He served with Army Transportation Corp during the Korean War, completed active service in 1955 and resigned his commission in 1965. Gilbert was a member of the American Institute of Planners, Michigan Group of Planners and Theta XI Fraternity University of South California, where he received his BA. Master of Urban Planner was received at Wayne State University. He brought his lovely wife from England where she was a head mistress. Gilbert became a member of Grace Episcopal Church in December, 1998.
      He is survived by his wife, May Dodge, of Traverse City; mother, Gladys E. Dodge of Detroit; brother, Neil G. Dodge of W. Bloomfield and a nephew, Robert M. Dodge of Denver.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City with Rev. Catherine Woods Richardson officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of service.
      In lieu of flowers, the Dodge family has suggested that memorials be directed to either Interlochen Public Radio or a charity of one's choice.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Robert Downey
      Died July 12, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Robert Downey, 54, of Fife Lake, died Wednesday at his home after a sudden illness.
      Born Oct. 1, 1945, in Flint, he was the son of DeBlenna Robert and Julia Belle (Mills) Downey.
      Robert came to the Fife Lake area with his family when he was two months old and has been a resident since that time. A graduate from Kalkaska High School, he also served in the U.S. Army during Viet Nam. He worked as a builder and carpenter. Robert was a member of the Fife Lake American Legion Post and enjoyed the outdoors.
      He is survived by two children, Douglas and Kelli; three brothers, Thomas (Melvina) Downey, Dennis Downey and Dale (Sue) Downey - all of Fife Lake; two sisters, Janet (Kenneth) Tidey of Manton and Iva Welch of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister, Rita.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Lanning officiating. Burial will be at Walton Junction Cemetery in Fife Lake.
      Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the American Legion Post in Fife Lake.
      Ruth G. Sprenger
      Died July 12, 2000
      COLEMAN - Ruth G. Sprenger, 97, of Coleman, died Wednesday at her granddaughter's home in Weidman.
      Born Oct. 4, 1902, in Flint, she was the daughter of Ernest and Nora (Whitney) Vanderpool. On Dec. 20, 1924, in Flint, she married Elmer J. Sprenger.
      Ruth was an elementary school teacher in Flint and in Coleman. She was also a member of the Faith United Methodist Church.
      She is survived by three sons, Robert (Marjory) Sprenger of Traverse City, Gerald (Karen) Sprenger of Alabama and Edward Sprenger of Milwaukee; two daughters, Barbara (Jake) Vandersys of Weidman and Anna (Charles) Mester of Coleman; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leo Vanderpool of Coleman.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; and grandchildren, Cindy Mester, Mark Vandersys and Kerry Inghram.
      Graveside memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Geneva Township Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the services at Faith United Methodist Church.
      Friends who wish may give memorials to the Faith United Methodist Church or to MidMichigan Hospice.
      Arrangements are being handled by O'Laughlin Funeral Home in Coleman.
     
     
     
      FRANCES 'BERNIE' MCCREERY, 73, of Mayfield, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Memorial services are tentatively set for Saturday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. An obituary will run in the Friday Record-Eagle.
     
      LUCILLE PRENTICE, 79, of Benzonia, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at the Long Term Care Unit of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort.
      Arrangements are pending from the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home.
     
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      Mildred Allen
      Died July 3, 2000
      EMPIRE - Mildred Allen, 82, of Empire, died Monday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born March 24, 1918, in Lake Linden, she was the daughter of Albert Drew.
      She married Stanley Allen in Taylor.
      Mildred was a very active member in many church organizations. She belonged to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church where she served for 30 devoted years as director of religious education. Mildred enjoyed knitting and made many sweaters and socks for her family.
      Survivors include her beloved husband, Stanley of Empire, a son, Ron J. (Carolyn) Allen of Empire, a granddaughter, Barbara, and a great-grandson, Kevin.
      Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and two sons, Leif and Robert.
      Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church; the Rev. Father Chad Zielinski will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in St. Philip Neri Catholic Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      LaMoine Ann Downard
      Died July 2, 2000
      LAKE ANN - LaMoine Ann Downard, 59, of Lake Ann, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 31, 1941, in Coldwater, she was the daughter of Alvin E. and Matilda (Wolf) Cutchall. On Dec. 28, 1957, in Texas, she married Donald Dean Downard. LaMoine had been employed as a janitorial supervisor.
      Survivors include her fianc‚, Donald J. Adkins; four daughters, Susie Pearson of Clayton, Deana Smith of Grand Rapids, Lea (Kenneth) Cutchall of Reading, and Wendy (Matt) Ockert of Interlochen; three step sons, Rick (Lisa) Adkins of Grawn, Chuck Adkins of Melbourne, Fla., and Donald Adkins Jr. of Seattle, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth L. (Juanita) Cutchall of Frederic; and a sister, Phyllis J. Hayner of Colon.
      LaMoine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald, in 1975; and two brothers, Alvin and Shirley Cutchall.
      Friends may call at the time of services which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. The Rev. Bruce Craner will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's own choice in memory of LaMoine A. Downard.
      Albina D. 'Albie' Ingleton
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Albina D. "Albie" Ingleton, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday. Born on July 27, 1912, in Interlochen, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Pribyl) Rak.
      Albie's life was devoted to helping others. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She came from a family of musicians and enjoyed playing the accordion. Albie was a gifted artist who loved to paint with oils. Raised on a farm, she grew up loving animals.
      She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Mehigh of Traverse City; grandchildren, Cynthia Mehigh of Grand Rapids, Gina (Loren) Eckerdt of Traverse City, Laurie (Tom) Sisco of Kingsley, Donna Smith of Lowell, and Lee Mehigh III of South Boardman. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with a eulogy by Tom Sisco. Interment will be in the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Michigan Wildlife Rehabilitation organization.
      Shirley May MeAtte
      Died July 4, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Shirley May MeAtte, 62, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Tuesday.
      Born May 7, 1938, in Empire, she was the daughter of Willard Joseph and Ida (McGarry) Gauthier. Shirley enjoyed bingo, karaoke, dancing and visiting the casinos. She found special pleasure in her children.
      Survivors include four children, Samuel Lonnie (Dorce) Odom of Traverse City, Rodney Allen (Angela) Odom of Hohenwald, Tenn., Ida Marie (Randall) Schaub of Traverse City, and Willard Lee MeAtte of Traverse City; six brothers and sisters, Wayne (Ginny) Gauthier of Traverse City, Mick (Tom) Darscheid of Kingman, Ariz., Janet (Larry) Tellis of Mohane Valley, Ariz., Patrick Gauthier of Traverse City, Donna (Bill) Blay of Marysville, and Mary Ellen (Nick) Metrick of Rochester, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.
      Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Michael Gauthier.
      Visitation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home; Father Paul Megge will officiate.
      Interment will be in St. Philip Neri Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
      Carolyn E. Muehlmann
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Carolyn E. Muehlmann, 93, died Monday at her home.
      Born July 10, 1906, in Atlanta, Ga., she was the daughter of Frederick F. and Vassar (Gilbert) Edwards.
      On June 13, 1927, in Atlanta, Ga., she married Carl John Muehlmann.
      Carolyn lived in Traverse City where she was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was a former resident of Frankfort.
      Survivors include four daughters, Mary Sesso of Kensington, Md., Elizabeth (Joe) Barientos of Hawaii, Ann (Jerry) Fish of Antioch, Calif., and Helen (Larry) Iminski of Algonac; three sons, Paul (Fran) Muehlmann of Fort Worth, Texas, Bill (Nadine) Muehlmann of Midland, and David (Carol) Muehlmann of Port Huron; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Vassar Mattox of San Antonio, Texas.
      Carolyn was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Carl, on Feb. 23, 1959; two sons, Carl Muehlmann Jr. and Peter Muehlmann; and two brothers, Fred and Charles Edwards.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. Francis Catholic Church; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church; the Rev. James Gardiner will serve as celebrant.
      Interment will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Frankfort.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Michigan.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Rose Zelenka
      Died July 2, 2000
      FLINT - Rose Zelenka, 80, of Flint, died Sunday in Traverse City.
      She was born in Owosso on Nov. 1, 1919, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Bulova) Petras.
      Rose married Joseph L. Zelenka on Aug. 7, 1937, in Owosso. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1978.
      She was employed by Kresge Company for 20 years. Rose belonged to Mount Morris Township Senior Citizens Center and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in Owosso. A very loving mom and grandmother, she was devoted to her family. She highly valued the time she had and touched the lives of those along her way. Her family and friends loved her deeply.
      Surviving are two sons, Ralph Zelenka of Flint and Terry Zelenka of Traverse City; three grandchildren, Tina, Michele, and Marina; three great-grandchildren, Justin, Roseann, and Joseph; two brothers, Edward (Beatrice) Petras of Arizona and Frank (Mary) Petras of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Don Weatherup officiating. Burial will follow at Flushing Cemetery.
      If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Morris Township Senior Citizens Center.
     
     
      SALLY ANN GROSS, 54, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000.
      Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a celebration of life service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.
     
      ESTHER S. JOHNSON, 93, of Bear Lake, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 6, 1907, in Kaleva.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Kaleva.
     
      MARIANNE E. KUBACKI, 45, of Manistee, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A secretary, she was born July 12, 1954, in Filer Township.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      LEONARD C. SOLLER, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A former flower shop owner, he was born in Brown Township, Manistee County.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are by Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      RAYMOND W. WAARA, 89, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born July 8, 1910.
      Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
     
     
      Frances 'Bernie' McCreery
      Died July 5, 2000
      MAYFIELD - Frances "Bernie" McCreery, 73, of Mayfield, died Wednesday.
      Born Aug. 6, 1926, in Vichy, Mo., she was the daughter of George and Ina Giesler Guthrie.
      On Aug. 7, 1949, in Fremont, Iowa, she married Raymond L. McCreery.
      Bernie was a former resident of Traverse City and Lamoni, Iowa. An antique collector and dealer, she owned a bed and breakfast in Lamoni. Bernie was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the American Legion Auxiliary. She served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross Blood Drive and was a Cub Scouts den mother. Bernie was a loving mother and grandmother who was quick to make friends and to lend a helping hand.
      Survivors include her husband, Ray McCreery; three sons, Ronald (Cleone Ann) McCreery of Traverse City, Randall McCreery of Atlanta, Ga., and Rick McCreery of Castle Rock, Colo.; four sisters, Opal (Les) Johnson of Lamoni, Iowa, Faye (Dick) Fuqua of Lamoni, Iowa, Bette (Ron) Lufkin of Denver, Colo., and Tisha (Larry) Butt of Hampton, Iowa; three grandchildren, Michael Mayeaux McCreery, Danielle Rearick, and Sadie Rearick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy McCormick and Mildred Saindon; and two brothers, George Guthrie and Robert Guthrie.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley; a Celebration of Life service will follow immediately with Pastor Linda Carlson officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Attn.: Member Services, 1232 22nd St. NW, Washington DC, 20037.
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      Leonard C. Millross
      Died June 19, 2000
      SUN LAKES, Ariz. - Services for Leonard C. Millross, age 65, of Sun Lakes, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, at Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front St., Traverse City, Mich.
      He died Monday, June 19, 2000, at Chandler Regional Hospital. Mr. Millross, a retired sales representative and Korean War United States Army Veteran, was born in Plymouth, Mich. Mr. Millross and family resided in Traverse City from 1971 to 1976.
      Survivors include his wife, Clara "Billie"; daughters, Carrie Sattler of Traverse City and Julie Katt of Chandler; mother, Madeline; sister, Janet Renwick of South Lyon, Mich.; brother, David; and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob, and David of Traverse City. Friends are welcome to join the family for this memorial service.
      Deborah M. Paas
      Died July 5, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Deborah M. Paas, 43, of Grand Rapids, formerly a resident of Traverse City for six years, passed away Wednesday.
      Surviving are her husband, Steven Paas; two sons, Christopher and Jacob; her mother, Imogene DeMann; and her sister, Sharon (Tom) Barrett - all of Grand Rapids. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel.
      Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
     
      BERTHA M. WERBINSKI, 81, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at home.
      A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure
      Died June 29, 2000
      HUDSON, Fla. - Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure, 44, of Hudson, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 29, at home.
      Survivors include her husband, Captain Jack W. McClure; mother, Joanna Lee Scharke of S. Pasadena, Fla.; sister, Debra Lee Worster of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; brothers, Mark F. Nesbitt of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Timothy J. Nesbitt of Traverse City, Mich.; stepfather, Herbert H. Scharke of S. Pasadena, Fla.; stepbrother, Dr. Clifford C. Scharke of Reston, Va.; grandmother, Marcie Debrick of S. Pasadena, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
      Ellen was preceded in death by her father, George L. Nesbitt, Sr. of Traverse City, Mich.; and a brother, George L. Nesbitt II of Billings, Mont.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date.
     
     
      MARION K. MAXON, 85, of Kingsley died Friday at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Arrangements are pending with Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      BERTHA M. WERBINSKI, 81, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at home.
      A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure
      Died June 29, 2000
      HUDSON, Fla. - Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure, 44, of Hudson, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 29, at home.
      Survivors include her husband, Captain Jack W. McClure; mother, Joanna Lee Scharke of S. Pasadena, Fla.; sister, Debra Lee Worster of St. Pete Beach, Fla.; brothers, Mark F. Nesbitt of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Timothy J. Nesbitt of Traverse City, Mich.; stepfather, Herbert H. Scharke of S. Pasadena, Fla.; stepbrother, Dr. Clifford C. Scharke of Reston, Va.; grandmother, Marcie Debrick of S. Pasadena, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
      Ellen was preceded in death by her father, George L. Nesbitt, Sr. of Traverse City, Mich.; and a brother, George L. Nesbitt II of Billings, Mont.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date.
     
     
      JOYCE ANNE CLARK, 73, of Mesick, formerly of Muskegon, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at her home. She was born June 20, 1927, in Muskegon.
      Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
     
      RUTH GAUTHIER MCCAULEY, 61, of Ormand Beach, Fla., formerly of Lake Leelanau and Waterford, died Friday, June 23, 2000.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Our Lady of Lakes Church in Waterford.
     
      ARTHUR J. OLMSTED, 84, of Cedar, died Saturday morning, July 8, 2000, at his Little Traverse Lake home.
      The family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
      Marion K. Maxon
      Died July 7, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Marion K. Maxon, 85, of Kingsley, died Friday.
      Born Nov. 21, 1914, in Kingsley, she was the daughter of Eugene and Lulu (Pierce) Knight. On Nov. 9, 1934, in Kingsley, she married Charles Maxon.
      Marion began teaching from county normal training at Country Home School. She received a special certificate in elementary education, earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in 1954 and completed her master's degree from Michigan State University a few years later. Marion taught at Rural Paradise School for two years, Fife Lake school for 12 years and Ewen school for two years. Mrs. Maxon was a member of MSU extension service, retiring in 1959, and was named to Who's Who at MSU in 1971. She also received national recognition for her work in family life education, worked as home economist in Marquette, Houghton, Ontonagon and Keweenaw counties, and was director of the MSU extension in Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Wexford and Missaukee counties. Her memberships include Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, DAR, Rumpled Quilts Kin, Grand Traverse Writers Group, Mayfield Chapel, Kingsley Flower Club and supported her husband's efforts in conservation. A Kingsley resident most of her life, Marion was also a 4-H club leader for ten years.
      She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Tom) Newcombe of Bay City, a son, Dennis (Constance) Maxon of Eddyville, Ill.; three grandsons, Kenneth and Gregory Maxon and Thomas Newcombe; and nine great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1985; five brothers, Lucius, Colon, Ellis, Cyril and Ward Knight; and two sisters, Winifred and Hazel.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
     
     
      BRUCE FLOYD PRICE, 39, of Lake Leelanau, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at his home.
      A full obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle. The family is being served by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
      Lawrence G. Niemeier
      Died July 12, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Lawrence G. Niemeier, 91, of Kingsley, formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday at his home.
      Born April 16, 1909, in Covington, Ky., he was the son of Joseph and Freda (Oelkes) Niemeier.
      Lawrence came to Traverse City in 1952 from Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the owner and operator of the Larry Niemeier Electrical Company for many years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Traverse City, Audobon Society, Lion's Club and the Pioneer and Historical Society.
      He is survived by a nephew, Dr. David Witte; a niece, Pam Thie; a sister-in-law, Mary Niemeier - all of Cincinnati, Ohio; and special friends Woody Hansen of Traverse City and Ruth Benton of Kingsley.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Betty Warren Niemeier and Mary Ann Paige; four brothers, Norbert, Richard, Joseph and William; and two sisters, Eleanore Niemeier and Ruth Witte.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to West Bay Covenant Church.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LESLIE K. KAISER, 62, of Manistee, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 17, at The Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Visitation will be from noon Monday at the funeral home until the time of service.
     
      AINA KRIISTINA NIEMI, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at Eisenhauer AFC Home in Kingsley.
      A private family memorial service is planned with internment at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. A full obituary will be in Monday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Russell G. Heyl
      Died March 10, 2000
      ALDEN - Russell G. Heyl, of Alden, died Friday, March 10.
      Russell was born March 9, 1916. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1938. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and longtime resident of Birmingham.
      During World War II, he worked for Glenn L. Martin engineering war planes. Later he was hired by American Metal Products, where he designed and patented a number of products. One of which was a springless hospital bed for the University of Michigan Hospital.
      He is survived by his wife, Helen Bush Heyl; three children (by the deceased Margaret Tichenor Heyl) Patricia H. Jones, Dr. Creighton G. Heyl and Beverly A. Johnston; and four grandchildren, Kelly E. Prichard, Thomas Keith Prichard, Matthew G. Heyl and Megan M. Heyl.
      A memorial service will be held this summer at 3 p.m., August 5, in Alden.
      Correspondence may be directed to Patricia H. Jones, P.O. Box 325, Alden, MI 48104.
      Luella McPherson-Hudson
      Died July 14, 2000
      CHARLOTTE - Luella McPherson-Hudson, 89, of Charlotte, formerly of Traverse City, died Friday in Lansing.
      Luella was born Dec. 16, 1910, in East Lake, the daughter of Harold and Agnes (Poliskey) Edmondson.
      Mrs. McPherson was a school teacher in the Traverse City area for 30 years, retiring in 1967. She was a member of the MEA and NEA.
      Surviving are her son, Lloyd (Marilyn) McPherson of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Chandra (David) Cataline of Jackson and David (Linda) McPherson of Orlando, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Leslie Cataline and Danny Hignite; a brother, Harold (Elsie) Edmondson of Traverse City; and several nieces and nephews.
      Luella was preceded in death by her first husband, George McPherson; her second husband, Charles Hudson; two brothers, David and Rod Edmondson; and a sister, Annabelle Pletzke.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the funeral home.
      Those desiring may make contributions to either Ele's Place or Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of Luella McPherson-Hudson.
      Oscar Bert Jones
      Died July 13, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Oscar Bert Jones, 85, of Kingsley, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 19, 1914, in Ionia, he was the son of Bert O. and Hazel (Wilson) Jones.
      Formerly of Lansing, he moved to the Traverse City area in 1951. Mr. Jones retired from Cone Drive Gear on Jan. 1, 1977. He loved fishing, hunting and his grandchildren.
      He is survived by three children, Diane (Bill) Soper of Kalkaska, Dale (Barbara) Jones of Kingsley and Paulette (Ron) Crosby of Eaton Rapids; a grandson, Thomas (Jeannie) Henderson of Eaton Rapids; two granddaughters, Ireta (Eric) Peterson of Charlotte and Lura (Gregory) Jarosz of Lincoln Park; and many great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Shirley Haskell of Lansing.
      Graveside services will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Bruce Floyd Price
      Died July 13, 2000
      LAKE LEELANAU - Bruce Floyd Price, 39, of Lake Leelanau, died Thursday at home after a valent fight with cancer.
      Born June 4, 1961, in Northport, he was the son of Bruce W. and Betsey (Seaman) Price.
      Bruce attended St. Mary's School in Lake Leelanau and graduated from Leland Public School, Northwestern Michigan College Aviation and the Northern University in Houghton. Bruce lived in California the past three years and spent the last six weeks in Lake Leelanau with his family. An accomplished pilot, he was also a flight instructor, airplane mechanic and FAA inspector. He also worked as a crop duster and worked on his families farm in Lake Leelanau. Bruce was an all around outdoor sportsman. He loved hunting, fishing, wind surfing and downhill skiing.
      Survivors include his parents; a sister, Lisa Ogden of Lake Leelanau; a brother, Rodney (Candi) Price of Kalamazoo; a sister, Naomi Price of Traverse City; a nephew, Ryan Ogden; his fiancee, Kathi Wright; one uncle and several aunts.
      He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
      Memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's School, Leland Public School or the American Cancer Society.
      The family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
      John Swire
      Died July 13, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - John Swire, 56, of Traverse City, died suddenly Thursday afternoon in a car accident in Toledo, Ohio.
      Born Nov. 1, 1943, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Joe and Esther Swire. On June 12, 1971, in Traverse City, he married the former Laura Sweikhardt.
      John taught high school mathematics in the Traverse City schools for 30 years. He also enjoyed raising, training, showing and sledding Alaskan Malamutes. His dogs achieved numerous awards. John also helped many others to enjoy this sport. He was show chairman of the Grand Traverse Kennel Club for nearly 20 years. John had just become an AKC conformation judge. His love of animals also extended to the Clinch Park Zoo. He served as vice president of the Zoological Society for several years. He also enjoyed photography, kayaking and gardening.
      John will be greatly missed by his many human and canine friends.
      John is survived by his loving wife, Laura; his brother, Bob Swire; an aunt and uncle; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
      John was preceded in death by his parents.
      A memorial service and time to share John's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Memorials may be made in John's name to the Traverse City Central Senior High School mathematics department or the Grand Traverse Zoological Society.
     
     
     
      FRANCIS D. BUNDRA, 72, of Interlochen, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at home. A music professor, he was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Northampton, Pa.
      Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, where services will follow immediately at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery in Northampton. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle.
     
      CAROL D. 'DEE-DEE' HILDORF, 76, of Alden, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at home. An abstract company owner and operator, she was born Oct. 11, 1923, in Lansing.
      Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a future date. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      LORRAINE A. JOHNSON, 81, of Manistee, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 10, 1919, in St. Joseph, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee.
     
      MILDRED T. WEBB, 92, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Rosa Lee Holmes
      Died July 14, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rosa Lee Holmes, 75, of Traverse City, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Mrs. Holmes had lived in Roseville, Rapid City and Vallejo, Calif., before recently returning to Traverse City. She was a member of Greater Life Apostolic Church in Traverse City.
      Born in Carrolton, Ark., on Aug. 5, 1924, she was the daughter of Luther and Delphia Barr Watson. She married Harold Holmes in Benicia, Calif., on Dec. 4, 1964. He died Jan. 7, 1988.
      Surviving are a son, Leslie (Paula) Holmes of East Pointe; a brother, Samuel (Regina) Watson of Vallejo, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
      Six siblings preceded her in death.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Rev. Kevin Willis will officiate. Burial will be in Clearwater Township Cemetery, Kalkaska County.
      Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. today.
      Herman L. Lieffers
      Died July 16, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Herman L. Lieffers, 90, died peacefully at his home in Grand Rapids on Sunday.
      He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Carol (Mike) Meindertsma; step daughter, Lindsey (Terry) Armstrong; grandchildren, Peg (Dennis) Howe, Pat (Joe) Filko, and Mike Jr. (Brenda) Meindertsma; step grandchildren, Brad and Brianne Armstrong; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother and sisters, Leona Allen of Arcadia, Calif., Vivian Ford of Eastmanville, Mich., James (Mildred) Lieffers of Tucker, Ga., Arthur Lieffers of Flushing, Mich., H. Lester (Verna) Lieffers of Deland, Fla., Clifford (Joyce) Lieffers of Coopersville, Mich., and Nelson (Jeanne) Lieffers of Grand Rapids, Mich., and many nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel. Rev. R. Dale Charters will officiate.
      The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Michigan.
      The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. S.E. at Kenmoor, east of 1-96. www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com.
      Aina Kriistina Niemi
      Died July 14, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Aina Kriistina Niemi, of Traverse City and formerly of Hancock and Washington, DC, passed away Friday at Eisenhauer AFC Home in Kingsley.
      Aina was born in Hancock on July 17, 1920. She was preceded in death by her father Matt, mother Hilma and brother Wilfred.
      Aina graduated from Hancock High School and began her career working at a local insurance agency. She moved to Washington, DC to work for the federal government in March, 1945, and after 28 years of service as a financial analyst and clerk for the Departments of Navy, Treasury and Agriculture, retired in 1973. She moved to Traverse City in early 1999.
      She is survived by her cousins, Richard W. (Jean) Marr of Traverse City and Gail Morrissey of Park Ridge, Ill.
      Aina was a prolific writer of short stories. She also wrote and published the music and lyrics of over fifty songs. Three of her songs were released on albums in 1998. During her retirement she wrote a musical play with 18 songs and had been actively working on a final version and seeking a producer at the time of her death.
      She loved traveling, especially along the eastern seaboard and to the Bahamas. Her one remaining desire was to spend some time living in Paris to enjoy the arts and study European history.
      A private family memorial service is planned with internment at Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
     
      FRANK DUNHAM, 78, of Grayling, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, in Grayling. A retired registered insurance representative, he was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Warba, Minn.
      Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling. Chapel services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint with burial following.
     
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      Francis D. Bundra
      Died July 13, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Francis D. Bundra, 72, of Interlochen, formerly of Northampton, Pa., died Thursday at his home.
      A retired University of Michigan music professor, he was a master violist whose music was heard around the world. He specialized in the viola and was recognized as one of the outstanding concert violists and teachers of the viola in the country.
      Born Oct. 25, 1927, in Northampton, Francis was the son of Michael F. and Elizabeth S. (Lelko) Bundra.
      A 1945 graduate of Northampton High School, Francis served his country in the U.S. Army. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in music from West Chester State College in Pennsylvania in 1950 and a master's degree in music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., in 1957.
      Francis was a member of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra from 1954 to 1963 and violist in the Eastman String Quartet from 1958 to 1963. He performed as a viola recitalist and chamber musician and as an orchestral soloist in the United States, Europe, Africa and Asia. A former member of the Interlochen String Quartet, he also appeared as a guest artist and clinician in many music festivals and workshops. As a member of the Eastman String Quartet, he made recordings and films for worldwide distribution by Voice of American and a series of programs for National Educational Television.
      Francis taught strings in the city school Syacome of Camden, N.J., and Rochester, N.Y., and at both the National Music Camp and the Interlochen Arts Academy. He regularly served each summer as a member of the faculty at the University Division of the National Music Camp at Interlochen. A lecturer at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor during the 1965-66 academic year, he retired as a music professor in 1981.
      Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth S. Bundra of Chamblee, Ga.; a son, Michael F. Bundra of Aurora, Ill.; a daughter, Andrea (Stephen) Vaujin of Saline, Mich.; a sister, Jean (Robert) DeSantis of Chamblee, Ga.; four grand children; and a step granddaughter.
      Francis was preceded in death by his father.
      Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, where services will immediately follow. Burial will be in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Cemetery in Northampton.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society or the charity of choice.
      Jeane Louise Inauen Goff
      Died July 16, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jeane Louise Inauen Goff of Traverse City died Sunday at her home.
      A retired secretary, she had been employed at Shell Oil Company and later at Menmuir, Zimmerman and Kuhn.
      Jeane was born Aug. 17, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Eugene and Hannah (Thorn) Inauen.
      On July 2, 1955, in Miami, Okla., she married Robert L. "Bob" Goff.
      Survivors include her husband, Bob of Traverse City; two daughters, Robin (Edward) Jacobi of Palatine, Ill., and Leslie (Walter) Liebler of Interlochen; and four grandchildren, Andrew and Brendan Jacobi and Patrick and Rachel Liebler.
      Jeane was preceded in death by her parents.
      Cremation has taken place. No services are planned.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, the Central United Methodist Church Piano Fund, or the charity of one's choice.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Elizabeth Dawn Nugent
      Died July 15, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elizabeth Dawn Nugent, 36, of Traverse City, died Saturday at her home.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. The Reverend Patrick Cawley of Holy Cross Catholic Church on Beaver Island will officiate.
      Liz was born on June 2, 1964, in Ludington, Michigan, the daughter of Bobby Lee and Elizabeth Grace (Palmer) Nugent. She spent most of her life in the Traverse City area and attended Traverse City Central Senior High, graduating in 1982. For the last 22 years she worked for the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments where she was head secretary. Liz was a member of the Kingsley Post of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1085.
      Survivors include a daughter, Katrina Nicole Egeler at home; one sister, Karen Nugent Worm of Traverse City; one brother, Art Nugent of Traverse City; one nephew, Joshua; two nieces, Ivy and Emilie; aunts and uncles; special friend, Robert Lefler of Grawn; former husband, Timothy H. Egeler of Traverse City; and her family at Northwest Michigan Council of Governments who loved her dearly.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Katrina Nicole Egeler College Fund, c/o of Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, P.O. Box 506, Traverse City, MI 49685. Envelopes are available at the Winchester Funeral Home where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday, July 20.
     
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      Margaret 'Peggy' Minor Shaffer Smith
      Died July 17, 2000
      WESTPORT, Conn. - Margaret "Peggy" Minor Shaffer Smith died on July 17th, in her home in Westport, Connecticut after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was 69.
      Ms. Shaffer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 4, 1930, to Frederic Stanley Shaffer and Margaret "Margo" Minor Shaffer of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Traverse City, Michigan. Her childhood was divided between winters in Cincinnati and summers in Traverse City, Michigan, where she was a member of the Neahtawanta Association in Traverse City.
      She attended the Doherty Seven Hills School in Cincinnati and graduated from Dobbs School in Dobbs Ferry, New York, in 1948, before attending Smith College where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1952. She spent her junior year aboard, studying at the Sorbonne, while becoming fluent in French and beginning a lifelong love of France.
      Her artistic talent developed early in life. As a child, she studied with Mary Alexander, who had been a student of Robert Henri. She later studied with Hungarian artist Lancelot Nez in Paris.
      She was well known in the New England Art Community. For over twenty years, she had a studio in Old Greenwich, Connecticut and travelled widely in the United States and France, painting landscapes and beach scenes in water color, pastel and oil.
      Her work is in several private and corporate collections, and she had exhibitions at the Greenwich Art Society, where she won the Edgar Whitney Prize in 1994, at the Rowayton Art Center, where she was a member, at the Old Greenwich Art Society and at the Westport Women's Club Show. She also showed her work in New York City at the Barnes & Noble Citicorp Building Exhibition and the Gracie Square Art Show.
      During her career, she taught water color and oil to beginning, intermediate and advanced Art students, as well as students with special needs.
      She is survived by three daughters: Margaret "Margaux" Kral of Traverse City, Michigan, Loring "Kim" Sims of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Robin Smith of Westport, Connecticut; one son, Edward F. "Ted" Smith III of Stamford, Connecticut; and five grandchildren, Alexandra and Edward F. "Philip" Smith IV, Benjamin and George Sims, and Margaret "Megan" Kral.
      Memorial Services will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19th at St. Saviours Episcopal Church, 350 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and on September 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the West Bay Pavillion, Neahtawanta Resort, Traverse City, Michigan.
      In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the GTRLC-Bowers Harbor Protection Program, 3860 N. Longlake Road, Suite D, Traverse City, Michigan 49684.
     
     
      VELMA ROSE HILLIARD BIGELOW, 81, of Kaleva, formerly of Flint, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born April 4, 1919, in Kaleva.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, at the funeral home.
     
      CORA PANETTE, 84, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center.
      No services are planned at this time. Burial will take place in Tell City, Ind. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      DORIS C. SORENSON, 87, of Grayling, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at Mercy Manor in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      M. PAULINE "PENNY" VANDERMOLEN, 78, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Blanc, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will follow in Thursday's Record-Eagle.
      Martha Ruth Lundy (Cogshall)
      Died July 17, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Martha Ruth Lundy (Cogshall), 90, of Elk Rapids and Traverse City, passed away Monday.
      Born Sept. 4, 1909, in South Haven, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ruth Cogshall. Martha spent her childhood in South Haven. She graduated from University of Michigan in 1930 with a BA degree and received her master's degree in 1931. Martha was a member of Zata Tau Alpha.
      Martha taught in public school at Camden-Frontier and St. Johns. She was hired in her first teaching position because she could also coach basketball. She married Harold "Red" Lundy on Aug. 17, 1940, a Dodge dealer and a tool and die manufacturer, who died in 1987. They resided in St. Johns.
      Music was a very large part of her life. She was a lifelong piano player and teacher, organist at several churches in St. Johns and a choir member in St. Johns and Ormond Beach, Fla., where she spent many winters in retirement with her husband, Red. Since 1991, Martha received care at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City, where she continued to play the piano.
      Martha was a golfer, lifeguard, swimming instructor, and an avid sports fan, especially for the University of Michigan teams. Other interests included playing bridge, which she and her husband did with their many friends in St. Johns "dinner club."
      Martha is survived by three sons, Charles (Barb) Lundy of Xenia, Ohio, Douglas (Cathy) Lundy of Traverse City and Robert Lundy of East Lansing. She dearly loved her grandchildren, Nicole and Matt, and was so pleased that Nicole follows her in her love of music, and Matt is a "M Go Blue" fan. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Emory "Skip" (Theresa) Lundy of Kewadin; sister-in-law, Jennie Johnson of South Haven; childhood friend and sister-in-law, Lauretta Lundy of Corvallis, Ore.; and cousin, R. S. Griffin of South Haven.
      Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the Elk Rapid Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, 312 Pine St., Elk Rapids. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      The family suggests memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church of St. Johns, First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach, Fla. or the Martha Lundy endowed scholarship at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen.
      Donald B. Nash
      Died July 15, 2000
      MAPLE CITY - Donald B. Nash, 88, of Maple City, died Saturday.
      He was the beloved husband of the late Jean L.; dear father of Jane (Terry) Marsh, Donna Oestreich, Shelly (Greg) Kuula; and the late Susan (Denn) Nason. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
      Burial will be in Maple City at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, in the family cemetery. Those wishing to attend the service may meet with the family at 1 p.m. Sunday at the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 in Traverse City.
      Lyllian Karoline St. Clair
      Died July 16, 2000
      LANSING - Lyllian Karoline St. Clair, of Lansing and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Sunday.
      Lyllian was born March 31, 1904, in Lansing. Lyllian and her first husband, Aurthor A. Koehler, owned and operated a Bait and Shoe Repair shop in Houghton Lake. She then worked and retired from MSU in Cafeteria Services.
      She is survived by four grandchildren, Sandie (Ken) Furlong of Vermontville, Pam (Ron) Herendeen of Grand Rapids, Minn., Aurthor (Bonnie) Koehler of Dorr and Tamara Roland of Henrietta; one stepdaughter, Betty (Carlos) Carrillo; 16 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild.
      She is proceeded in death by her first husband, Aurthor A. Koehler in 1960; second husband, George E. St. Clair in 1966; one son, Arthur D. Koehler in 1995; one great-grandson, Randy Grant; and a special friend, Devere Wheeler.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home in Lansing. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, July 20, at the funeral home.
      Margaret M. Tuller
      Died July 18, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Margaret M. Tuller, 96, of Grand Rapids, died Monday.
      She is survived by her children, Rev. John J. Tuller of Saluda, NC, Mrs. Marjorie (H. Louis) Dubay of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Mary Jane (Leo) Chapman and Mrs. Joyce (Richard) Majewski - both of Kalamazoo; sisters, Louis Round of Cleveland, Ga. and Eileen Fisher of Apple Valley, Calif., 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter, Morgan.
      Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, at St. Ann's Home Chapel, 2161 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, with Rev. Dennis A. Wagner presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at St. Ann's Home.
      The family is being served by the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home in Grand Rapids.
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      Mildred T. Webb
      Died July 16, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred T. Webb, 92, of Traverse City, died Friday at home following a brief illness.
      Born July 20, 1907, in Portland, Ore., she was the daughter of Robert Hamilton and Hattie Litchfield Thomas. On Nov. 23, 1929, in Kelso, Wash., she married Farwell C. (Jack) Webb of Sturgis.
      Teaching, learning and sharing were at the heart of Mildred's life. After she graduated from Oregon State University in 1926, she became a teacher of home economics and languages in Oregon, Michigan and Ohio. She coached her high school to the State Basketball Championship in Oregon, taught low income mothers about nutrition and cooking during World War II in Grand Rapids, gave lectures and workshops on flower arranging around the world, led Bible study classes and lectured on conservation and horticulture on TV and radio. Her life was one of learning and sharing her knowledge. Even though blind and weak she was learning, teaching and helping others every day until she died.
      Mildred was a charter member of an early Japanese Ikebana Chapter in Ohio. When she moved to Traverse City, she founded the Mizuwmi Chapter of Ikebana International. She was a teacher and mentor for many in this elegant art of Japanese flower arranging as a certified teacher of the Ikenobo School. She was an accredited master judge in the National Council of State Garden Clubs and life member of both the Ohio and Michigan Federation of Garden Clubs. She was a member of Friendly Garden Club and later was a founder of the Ma-Me-Ne-Sewong Garden Club in Traverse City. Though legally blind and with support from others, she judged a number of recent flower exhibitions including those at the Grand Traverse County Fair.
      She was always an active and giving participant in all the communities in which she lived. She was a costume designer designing costumes for many children's performances in Cleveland and for the Cherry County Playhouse. She participated in the Council on World Affairs, Habitat for Humanity, RSVP, Love, Inc., Northwestern Michigan Environmental Action Council, led efforts to maintain BATA transport service in Long Lake Township and was active in the preservation efforts of Long Lake's South Island. She was a member of Friends Church in Long Lake Township.
      She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Urick of Traverse City; son, Dr. Thomas R. Webb of Berkeley, Calif.; six grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Farwell; her parents; sister, Genevieve; and brother, Robert.
      A gathering of family and friends will take place at a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Long Lake Friends Church with Pastor Keith Huffman officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hartford on Sunday.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Komesu Memorial of the Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College or to the Long Lake Friends Church.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Peter D. Wilson
      Died July 17, 2000
      BATTLE CREEK - Peter D. Wilson, 72, of Battle Creek, died Monday at his home.
      Born April 18, 1928, in Detroit, he was the son of Arthur W. and Grace (Henderson) Wilson. On Aug. 2, 1958, in Detroit, he married the former Mildred M. Miller, who preceded him in death on March 2, 1994.
      Peter moved to Battle Creek in 1963 from Empire. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a U.S. Marine. He also served during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at the American Fibrit Co. in Battle Creek for eight years, retiring in 1990 and also worked for HB Sherman Eaton's & Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek. Peter was a member of the VFW Post 565 and American Legion Post 298 in Battle Creek.
      He is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Wilson of Battle Creek and Jimmie R. LaForest of Suttons Bay; four daughters, Diana M. Kohler of Suttons Bay, Carrie M. Girod of East St. Louis, Ill., and Sandy M. Oakland and Cindy M. Barney - both of Battle Creek; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
      Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Grace Standke.
      Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Huisinga of First Baptist Church of Springfield officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the American Legion Post 298. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek.
     
      LEWIS W. "LOUIE" ALPERS, 82, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Visitation will continue from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. A full obituary will follow in Friday's Record-Eagle.
     
      PHILLIP E. "SKIP" FORTON, 71, of Traverse City, died Monday evening at his home.
      At his request, his body has been donated to the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. No services are planned. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ALOIZY S. 'KAPPY' KAPACLZYNSKI, 88, of Manistee, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Memorial Heritage Christian Adult Foster Care Home in Onekama. He was born April, 16, 1912, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Services will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
     
      HAROLD SOCHA, 76, of Grawn, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at his home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Adeline Hutnick
      Died July 19, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Adeline Hutnick, 85, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born June 25, 1915, in Bessemer, she was the daughter of Nick and Martha (Zinda) Glatczak. Later she married Michael Hutnick.
      She is survived by a son, Peter (Aileen) Hutnik of Suttons Bay; a sister, Helen Baer of Flushing; and many special nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
      Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service has been held.
      Memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
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      M. Pauline "Penny" VanderMolen
      Died July 17, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - M. Pauline "Penny" VanderMolen, 78, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Blanc, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 18, 1921, in Beech Grove, Ark., she was the daughter of David Pinkney Cooper and Mattie Calverta Rosewell. In 1976, at First Presbyterian Church in Flint, she married Andrew M. VanderMolen.
      In 1938 Penny moved to Flint and then to Grand Blanc in 1942. She attended Bakers College and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Master Chapter since 1942. Penny was employed at General Motors Institute in Flint, retiring in 1976. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Flint. Penny enjoyed golf.
      She is survived by her husband; a brother, Lavaughn Cooper; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Mark L. Cooper officiating. Burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the Women's Resource Center or Salvation Army.
     
      MARION C. GOODWIN, 85, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. A retired road maintenance foreman, he was born Dec. 15, 1914, in Branch County.
      Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska. Arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      GERALD 'JER' STEINBERG, 74, of Manistee, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born May 18, 1926.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, where an evening prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. today A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. The Herbert Funeral Home, PC in Manistee is in charge of arrangements.
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      Lewis W. 'Louie' Alpers
      Died July 19, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lewis W. "Louie" Alpers, 82, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Bortz Nursing Home.
      On Aug. 5, 1917, he was born in Elk Rapids to William and Evelyn (Brow) Alpers. He spent his early life in East Leland, moving to Traverse City in 1935. On Jan. 22, 1942, at St. Francis Catholic Church, he married the former Frances Kratochvil, who survives.
      During World War II he worked in Muskegon in a defense plant making parts for airplanes. In 1962 he began Louie's Meats which is still a family owned and operated business. An avid golfer and bowler, he enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and feeding the birds. He enjoyed singing and playing his guitar for his children and friends. He had many friends and was a great father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Military League and St. Patrick Men's Club. A founding member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, he worked on many church activities.
      He is survived by his wife of 58 years; one daughter, Patricia (James) Monroe of Bellaire; and four sons, Mark of Livonia and Michael, Timothy (Mona) and Tony (Becky) of Traverse City. Also survived by two sisters, Wilma Nolan of Mississippi and Marian Davis of Traverse City; one brother, William (Virginia) Alpers of Traverse City; 11 grandchildren, James and Steven Monroe, Andy, Eric, Joni, Tyler, Trevor and Stephen Alpers, Scott Baldwin, Lisa Morgan and Niki Wickop; and four great-grandchildren, Danny, Scot, Austin and Nicholas.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Katherine Ann; four brothers, John, Alvin, Owen and James; and six sisters, Dorothy Plamondon, Helen Gauthier, Charlotte Alpers, Elsie Gauthier, Eleanor O'Brien and Betty Banktson.
      The family will receive friends today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home between 2 and 4 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Patrick Catholic Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church with visitation starting at 9 a.m. with Father Gerald Micketti officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church, The Carmelites or Hospice.
      Geraldine E. Bright (Moffitt)
      Died July 20, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Geraldine E. Bright (Moffitt), wife of Jack, and very loving mother of Christopher J., Timothy R., Melissa A. Zinkosky, Cynthia E., Michael P. and Amy M. Stubblefield; loving grandmother of eight; a sister of Edward Moffitt III and Richard Moffitt, passed away Thursday at 70 years old.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Stroo Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends on Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Diabetes Association, MS Society or Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
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      Richard W. 'Dick' Cox
      Died July 19, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Richard W. "Dick" Cox, 82, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      Dick was born May 15, 1918, in Hillsboro, Ohio, the son of Orlan and Inez Beechler Cox. Dick made his home in Traverse City since coming here from Ohio at the age of 19.
      Dick served with the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 and 1936 in the state of Oregon, helping to construct irrigation for the farmlands there. On April 19, 1940, Dick married the former Diana Shomin at Washington Courthouse, Ohio.
      For 30 years, Dick had been employed in the maintenance department at Parsons prior to his retirement. Because of his background in maintenance, Dick could fix or build anything. He loved to garden and travel and especially enjoyed watching the animals in his yard, the squirrels, birds and other wildlife. Dick also enjoyed the activities of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, participating in one of their plays. He also very much appreciated their rituals and culture. In keeping with Dick's love of the environment, a tree will be planted in one of our national forest in his memory.
      Dick is survived by his wife, Diana; his daughters, Nita (William) Hawes of Brighton, Mary (Ed) Geiger of Traverse City, Ryckie (Dan) Skeba of Wyoming, Mich. and Billie (Joe) Rademacher of Grand Rapids; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Clouser of South Vienna, Ohio; a brother, Dean Cox of Frankfort, Ohio; a sister, Fern Meffert of Fremont, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
      Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Bill, Dwight and Ralph Cox; and by his granddaughter, Amber Wardwell.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Father Andy Buvala officiating. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Father James Gardiner officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      The Cox family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Tendercare and Bortz Health Care for their support and the care given to Dick and the Cox family.
      Orville Richard Sheffer
      Died July 19, 2000
      MAPLE CITY - Orville Richard Sheffer, 86, of Maple City, died Wednesday as a result of an automobile accident.
      Born Nov. 23, 1913, in Good Harbor, he was the son of Benjamin Richard and Anna (Basch) Sheffer. On Nov. 23, 1936, in Cedar, he married the former Veronica Katherine April, who survives.
      Orville was a former employee of Marathon Oil Company in Muskegon. After retirement he worked for Maple City Lumber Co. He enjoyed fishing with his wife.
      Besides his wife, his is survived by five children, Robert (Assimina) Sheffer of Muskegon, Bonnie (Bob) Grubb of Gaylord, Ronald (Sherry) Sheffer of Grawn, Sandra (Stan) Woods of South Port, Fla. and Daniel (Carolyn) Sheffer of Cedar; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren with two more on the way; and two sisters, Violet Korf of Muskegon and Norma Schaub of Cedar.
      He was preceded in death by his brothers, Walt, John and Buddy.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple City Cemetery in Maple City.
      Memorials may be directed to Maple City Lions Club.
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      Harold Richard 'Dick' Socha
      Died July 19, 2000
      GRAWN - Harold Richard "Dick" Socha, 76, of Duck Lake Peninsula, died Wednesday at home.
      Born July 15, 1924, in Detroit, he was the son of Richard Julius and Anna (Lundberg) Socha. On Feb. 18, 1950, at the Atonement Lutheran Church in Dearborn, he married the former Maxine I. Helm.
      Dick served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific. Formerly of Sterling Heights, he moved to Duck Lake Peninsula in 1985. Dick was a member of the Cherryland VFW Post No. 2780 and Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bowling and fishing.
      He is survived by his wife, Maxine Socha of Grawn; two daughters, Gail (Vince) Minauro of Shelby Township and Peggy (Barry) Upton of Davisburg; one granddaughter, Jennifer Upton; one grandson, Douglas Upton; four sisters, Joan (Fred) Hart of Traverse City, Evelyn (Donald) Leeman of Grawn, Barbara (Charles) Hatton of Grawn; and Diane Socha of Kalkaska; and several nieces and nephews.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. C. Jay Koehler officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy on Monday.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Munson Hospice.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Geraldine E. Bright (Moffitt)
      Died July 20, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Geraldine E. Bright (Moffitt), wife of Jack, and very loving mother of Christopher J., Timothy R., Melissa A. Zinkosky, Cynthia E., Michael P. and Amy M. Stubblefield; loving grandmother of eight; a sister of Edward Moffitt III and Richard Moffitt, passed away Thursday at 70 years old.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Stroo Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends today from noon until 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Diabetes Association, MS Society or Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
     
      Jeffrey Grinnell
      Died July 19, 2000
      ARCHBOLD, Ohio - Jeffrey Grinnell, 38, of Archbold, Ohio, formerly of Traverse City, Mich., died Wednesday.
      Jeffrey was a former employee of Beman Archery.
      Surviving are his wife, Denise; parents, Don and Maxine Grinnell of Gaylord; a sister, Connie (Terry) Anderson of Haiti; a brother, Gregory (Jean) Grinnell of Gaylord; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul and Elaine Fortelka of Gaylord; two sisters-in-law, Lori (Sandy) Emerling of Troy and Karen (Brad) Foster of Grand Rapids; a brother-in-law, Brian (Lorraine) Fortelka of Lake Zurich, Ill.; and ten nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and beginning at 10 a.m. Monday at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association or to the Jeffrey Grinnell Memorial Fund, c/o the Nelson Funeral Home, 135 N. Center, Gaylord, MI 49735.
      Sophia Lynn Sellers
      Died July 20, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Sophia Lynn Sellers, daughter of Dan and Debi Sellers, was stillborn Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister, Emily Rose, at home; paternal grandmother, Laura Sellers of Traverse City; maternal grandmother, Marlyn Caridi (George Betts) of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
      Sophia was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Sellers and her maternal grandfather, Vaughn Henderson.
      Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Frederick Township in Grayling.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Medical Center Neonatal Unit.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CAROLYN 'CARRIE' KONOPA, 89, of Montague, formerly of Manistee, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in North Muskegon.
      A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, where visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. The Herbert Funeral Home, PC is in charge of arrangements.
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      Theodore Wells Swift
      Died February 25, 2000
      LANSING - Theodore Wells Swift died Feb. 25, 2000, of an apparent heart attack.
      Born June 8, 1928, he was the son of Leland and Frances Swift of Battle Creek. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean War, he earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.
      Theodore married Anne Robson Gilbert in 1953 and joined the Lansing law firm of Foster, Foster & Campbell. He was a lifelong Lansing area resident, practicing at the same firm, which now bears his name, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., for 45 years.
      A man of great wit, class and grace, he had an impeccable reputation as a lawyer and civic leader. Ted was a member of the American Bar Association and the Michigan State Bar Association. He was a member and past president of the Ingham County Bar Association. He was the former chair of the committee of Professional and Judicial Ethics, State Bar of Michigan and was appointed by the Governor to serve as the chair of the Michigan State Board of Ethics. Despite these and other distinctions, to the end he claimed he was still trying to find his niche. Listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1987, among his many roles was serving as a visiting Professor of Law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, in 1986.
      Mr. Swift was as renowned for his community involvement as his professional accomplishments. He was a current member of the Dean's Community Council of Arts and Letters for Michigan State University. He remained active in the Lansing Rotary club where he served as president in 1974 and 1975, but was best known as the perennially incompetent master of ceremonies at the Annual Rotary Club Christmas Celebration held for the orthopedic and hearing impaired children, families and staff of Walnut and Woodcreek Schools, Lansing. The children of Walnut and Woodcreek Schools will miss their beloved Uncle Ted. He was a toast master, poet, off-key singer, sometime actor and semi-professional public speaker.
      Most recently he served as the Eighth District Congressional Coordinator for John McCain, and his victory in that race avenges his only other foray into Michigan Republic politics, a failed bid for the Republican nomination to the Michigan State Senate in 1962. He was an active, if agitated, member of the Republican party.
      Ted loved northern Michigan, and especially Leelanau County, where he owned a lake cottage on a small point of land he fondly dubbed "Point-less." He was known locally for his role as the lead attorney representing the Michigan Sports Fisherman in the long running dispute over the use of gill nets in the Great Lakes. He will also be remembered for his donation of bright red English phone booths to the community of Suttons Bay.
      Surviving are his loving and patient wife, Anne Gilbert Swift; his sister, Ruth Swift Wilcox of Greensboro, SC; his son, Timothy Warren Swift and wife Lynn Elizabeth Vaughan of Geneva, SW; his daughter, Sara Swift Morgan and husband Christopher Lewis Morgan of Austin, Texas; his son, Thomas Wainwright Swift of San Francisco, Calif.; and four beautiful and rambunctious grandchildren, Clayton Morgan and Eliza Morgan of Austin, Texas and Leland Swift and Frances Swift of Geneva, SW.
      Memorial services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lansing on March 3, 2000.
      The family suggest donations be made to the Leelanau Conservancy.
     
      Theodore "Ted" Swift
      Husband, father, advocate,
      A wit that never ceased,
      You've touched us, Ted,
      and filled our hearts,
      And now we wish you...peace.
     
     
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      Gayle B. 'SAX' Saxton
      Died July 22, 2000
      ALMA - Gayle B. "SAX" Saxton, 82, a fantastic dad, a great coach and all around fun guy, finished his last coaching game and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday morning at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma.
      Gayle was born June 25, 1918, in East Jordan, the son of Harry L. and Mary (Kitzman) Saxton. Gayle's life touched many individuals throughout his 38 years as an educator, coach and school administrator in such areas as Carson City, Mich., East Jordan, and Houghton Lake. He retired from the Houghton Lake school system in 1982 as the elementary principal. He graduated from Alma College in 1948 following service in the U.S. Army teaching ROTC recruits in Chicago. He received his master's from the University of Michigan in 1952 and his education specialist degree from Central Michigan University in 1978. As a resident of the Masonic home in Alma, he was able to keep in touch with his alumni, the Alma Scots. He truly enjoyed sports of all sorts, having played basketball, football, track and baseball.
      Gayle, better known as "SAX" by his friends, started a lifetime hobby of being a writer for a few newspapers around the state including the Grand Rapids Free Press and the local East Jordan paper. SAX was probably best known however for his weekly articles in the Houghton Lake Reporter. He also contributed articles to the Michigan Masonic Home paper in Alma. During the late 60s and throughout the 70s, SAX also worked with the local radio station, bringing live broadcasts of the Houghton Lake Bobcats football and basketball. He also enjoyed covering the local sports scene and supplying articles to the Houghton Lake paper.
      Gayle married Rea Rae Smith of Midland in October 1944; she preceded him in death in 1989.
      Gayle is survived by two sons, Bradley B. (Flo) Saxton of Suttons Bay and Steven D. (Joyce) Saxton of Midland; three brothers, Richard (Shirley) Saxton of Little Rock, Ark., Charles (Nellie) Saxton of East Jordan, and Robert (Betty) Saxton of Laingsburg, Mich.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William, and one sister, Virginia.
      The family is asking that donations be directed to the Houghton Lake High School athletic program. Donations can also be made to the Gideons.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Prudenville Baptist Church.
      Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Christler Funeral Home in Houghton Lake which is charge of the arrangements.
     
      BILL J. GRAHECK, 82, of Interlochen, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LILLIE M. ROULEAU, 75, of Beulah, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. A homemaker, she was born Aug. 7, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio.
      Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort. Burial will be in Benzonia Township Cemetery.
     
      William P. Campbell
      Died July 23, 2000
      FRANKFORT - William P. Campbell, 90, of Frankfort, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      William was born December 19, 1909, in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of James and Mary (Null) Campbell.
      William married Alma Pederson on October 23, 1937. William and Alma moved later from Detroit to Frankfort in 1969.
      William worked at Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant as a Yardmaster. There he retired after many years of service in 1969.
      William loved sports, especially golf and the Tigers. He also enjoyed a good game of cribbage. He was a past member of the Frankfort Eagles Club.
      William was the beloved husband of the late Alma.
      He is survived by his sons: James Campbell of Kihei, Hawaii, Michael Campbell of Fenton, daughters: Linda Miller of Birmingham, Christine (Bruce) Baker of Grand Haven, and the late Susan Hill, sisters: Annabelle Green of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Rosemary Campbell of Marysville, Ohio. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
      Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home where friends may call Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Reverend Richard C. Stoddard officiating. Interment in Crystal Lake Twp. Cemetery - North. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
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      Alfred T. Fry
      Died July 24, 2000
      EMPIRE - Alfred T. Fry, 89, of Empire, died Monday morning at home.
      Born September 10, 1910, in Empire, he was the son of John and Anna (Alpers) Fry.
      Alfred served in the U.S. Army with the No. 1302 Engineers regiment during World War II and the Korean War, retiring in 1967. He was a member of Empire Masonic Lodge No. 590 and the Empire VFW No. 2262. Alfred was a carpenter and loved to tinker around his house.
      He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Geisert of Empire.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; his parents; and a sister, Leota Nowicki.
      Visitation will be at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m.
      Masonic Services will then be on Wednesday, July 26, at 3 p.m. conducted under the auspices of the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 590.
      Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire conducted by the Cherryland VFW Post No. 2780.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Masonic Crippled Childrens Fund.
      Paulina Frances Mumma
      Died July 24, 2000
      KEWADIN - Paulina Frances Mumma, 89, of Kewadin, died Monday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Born Feb. 18, 1911, in Milton Township, Mich., she was the daughter of Paulus and May Pertilda (Hussey) Haller.
      On Aug. 15, 1936, in Columbia City, Ind., she married Irvin Roger Mumma Sr. who died in 1953.
      Paulina was a homemaker who loved her son, Irvin Roger Mumma Jr., who died in 1993.
      She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters.
      Survivors include nieces, nephews and friends.
      Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with funeral services following at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fredrick Myers will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
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      Anna (Neidrick) Parks
      Died July 23, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Anna (Neidrick) Parks, 81, of Traverse City, died peacefully at her residence.
      Born August 22, 1918, in Cooper Township, Pa., she was the daughter of John and Henrietta (Kolnesky) Neidrick.
      Anna enjoyed golf, gardening at her home and playing cards with her friends. She was especially fond of all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and strived for them. She will be deeply missed by her many family and friends.
      Anna is survived by a daughter, Marlene Butler (Paul); son, Robert (Kathleen) Spitzbarth; grandchildren, Randy (Mary), Scott (Joan), Ginger, Bruce (Jenny), Rob (Tammy), Monique, and Katrina; great-grandchildren, Kinzie, Rachel, Nikki, Maverick, Ti, Ally, and Ashley.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; grandson, Bryan; brothers, John, Bill, Otto, Henry, and George; sisters, Edna, Marie, and Martha.
      Family and friends may gather to remember Anna at her residence, on Wednesday, July 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      RUTH V. BURKE, 82, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at home.
      Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at Leland Community United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills, Mich. with a committal service being held at noon on Aug. 26. Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CORTHALE R. 'CORKY' GODDARD, 51, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at home. An oil field worker, he was born May 3, 1949, in Wolverine.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire, where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Graveside memorial services for KENNETH JAMES MARRIOTT, 76, of Lake Havasu City, who died Oct. 22, 1999, will held Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Arrangements are being handled by Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      EDITH L. PAUL, 86, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000.
      Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      ROBERT E. STOUT, 59, of Beulah, died Sunday, July 23, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. An engineer for General Motors, he was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Bluffton, Ind.
      A celebration of life gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the BARC Flying Field, Benzie Area Radio Control (north side of King Road just east of Thomsponville Road). Arrangements by Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
     
      William Jasper Cox
      Died July 24, 2000
      NORTHPORT - William Jasper Cox, 97, of Northport, died Monday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born April 23, 1903, in Rockville, Ind., he was the son of Dosier and Laura (Schultz) Cox. On July 27, 1929, in Detroit, he married the former Bessie H. Haigh, who preceded him in death on June 15, 2000.
      A retired policeman, William enjoyed hunting and fishing. He resided in Northport since 1986.
      Survivors include a daughter, Betty (Allen) Koehler of Northport; a son, William J. Cox of Northport; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Norma.
      Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Pine Lake Cemetery in Orchard Lake with Rev. Anne Schafer officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to Leelanau Memorial Health Center or a charity of one's choice.
      The family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
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      Bill J. Graheck
      Died July 23, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Bill J. Graheck, 82, of Interlochen, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center after a long period of declining health.
      Born Jan. 12, 1918, in Coffeyville, Kan., he was the only child of William and Teresa (Reiter) Graheck. After his mother's death at an early age, his father married Gertrude Houck, who nurtured Bill through public school years and junior college.
      Bill received a bachelor of architectural engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma and then won a full tuition scholarship to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received a master's degree.
      In World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the ordnance department, U.S. Naval Supply Depot, in Mechanicsburg, Pa. After being discharged as a lieutenant, he worked as an architect with various firms in Oklahoma City and Chicago.
      In the 1950's he came to Interlochen, where, in partnership with Barre Hill, he operated the Interlochen Inn restaurant and the Cracker Barrel General Store.
      Bill assumed his architectural practice with Harford Field in Traverse City. Upon Mr. Field's retirement, he continued with the firm as president of Graheck, Bell, Kline and Brown, known today as GBKB Architects, Inc.
      Bill's career as an architect in Michigan spanned 40 years and included work on the Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital, Munson Medical Center, the Arnell Engstrom Children's Unit, Northern Michigan Hospital and Burns Clinic in Petoskey, and the veterinary clinic at Michigan State University, as well as numerous residences and businesses, including his own home on Duck Lake in Interlochen.
      He was a founding member of the Cherryland Humane Society and of the Grand Traverse Kennel Club, reflecting his lifelong love and concern for animals.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Margaret Rankin Veltman
      Died July 24, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Margaret Rankin Veltman, 91, of Traverse City, died Monday at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      A retired teacher, Mrs. Veltman made her home in Traverse City for the last several years, coming here from the Grand Rapids area.
      She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (L.R. Ramsey) Veltman; a grandson, Adam Veltman - all of Traverse City; two sisters; and many friends.
      Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 28, in Ft. Worth, Texas.
      Memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
      Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CHARLES MICAH MARRS, 22, of Kalkaska, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A parts clerk, he was born Nov. 4, 1977, in Midland.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at New Life Assembly in Kalkaska. Burial will be in Oliver Township Cemetery.
     
      HEATHER GRAHAM ZEITS, 56, of Lake Leelanau, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in Canton.
      Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suttons Bay. A full obituary will appear in Friday's Record-Eagle.
      Lloyd R. Burns
      Died July 25, 2000
      CENTRAL LAKE - Lloyd R. Burns, 79, of Central Lake, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Lloyd was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Echo Township, the son of Russell and Mable (Cornett) Burns.
      He was a longtime member of the Grace Community Church in Central Lake. He retired in 1985 from the Gulf and Western Corporation in East Jordan after working there for over 30 years.
      Lloyd was an avid supporter of athletics and music for the Central Lake Public Schools, was well known for his collection of hand carved, scaled farm equipment, and for his love of playing several string instruments in various bands and groups. He belonged to the Old Time Fiddlers Association, the Buckley Old Engine Show and the Grand Old Opry Fan Club.
      On April 18, 1953, in Burr Oak, he married Ella M. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Sharon (Patrick) Schweihofer of St. Clair; Allan (Susie) Burns of Bellaire; Penny Burns of Grand Rapids; Donald (Denise) Burns of Rapid City; six grandchildren, Alice and Sarah Schweihofer, Katie, Dillon and Paige Burns, Yolanda (Randy) Sarten; and great-grandson, Jordan Sarten; his former daughter-in-law, Elizabeth (Kenneth) VanHouten of Central Lake; two brothers, Doyle "Barney" (Barbara) Burns and Versile "Buck" (Jean) Burns - both of Echo Township; and many nieces and nephews.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today and Friday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Grace Community Church with the Rev. Estel Clark officiating. Interment will be in Southern Cemetery in Central Lake Township.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
     
      CLYSTA LAVORA LEE, 87, of East Jordan, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
     
      EDNA M. WALKER, 85, of Elk Rapids, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids.
      Edith L. Bryant-Paul
      Died July 25, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Edith L. Bryant-Paul, 86, of Traverse City, died Tuesday.
      Born Aug. 22, 1913, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Fred and Ida Mae Schott. Edith was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Louis Bryant and Casper Paul.
      Edith was employed by the City of Grayling for several years and the Ethyl Corporation in Detroit for several years. She was a member of Roscommon Rebekahs.
      Survivors include two sons, Robert (Judy) Bryant of Traverse City and Edward (Janet) Bryant, also of Traverse City; a daughter, Cora Oosterhof of Roscommon; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
      A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Roscommon Free Methodist Church. Interment of her ashes will be in the Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
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      Robert Leonard Scott
      Died July 27, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert Leonard Scott, 79, of Traverse City, died Thursday at home.
      Born Sept. 15, 1920, in Nevada, Iowa, he was the son of Edward W. and Bertha M. (Ayers) Scott. On March 18, 1950, in Nevada, Iowa, he married the former Naomi K. Cessna, who preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 1994. On May 30, 1998, in Traverse City, he married Ruth I. Billups, who survives.
      Robert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Formerly of Dayton, Ohio, he has resided in Traverse City since 1989. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Iowa State College and earned a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. He was employed by Shell Oil Company for 27 years, retiring in 1977. He then worked as a petroleum installation estimator at Miami Valley Construction Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, retiring in 1988. Mr. Scott enjoyed golf, woodworking and watching professional sports.
      Besides his wife, Ruth, he is survived by a son, Robert W. (Karen) Scott of Traverse City; a daughter, Rebecca Ann (Thomas) Hays of Grand Rapids; two stepsons, Robert (Margaret) Billups of Howell and Gary (Terry) Billups of Plano, Texas; one grandchild, Jason C. Scott of Spring Lake; five stepgrandchildren, Jason (Laura), Ted (Trish), Corey, Sally (Greg) Talberg and Stacey; and a brother, Edward H. (Dorothy) Scott of Portland, Ore.
      He was also preceded in death by his parents.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Dr. David Gabel officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Munson Hospice.
     
      Heather Graham Zeits
      Died July 25, 2000
      LAKE LEELANAU - Heather Graham Zeits, 56, of Lake Leelanau, died Tuesday in Canton.
      Mrs. Zeits was born Heather Graham Smith on Jan. 1, 1944, the daughter of Margaret Jean "Dickie" (Angelo) Piazza and her father Albert T. Smith. In 1969, in Dearborn, she married Gary John Zeits of Lake Leelanau.
      A longtime resident of Lake Leelanau, Mrs. Zeits was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed life to the fullest, caring for others, gardening, quilting, socializing, and most of all her church, First Lutheran Church of Suttons Bay.
      Surviving are two children, Gary John Zeits II of Traverse City and Jennifer Zeits of Westland; two grandchildren, Andrew Zeits and Heather Lee Zeits; and nine siblings, James Piazza, Linda Frizzell, Cindy Valerio, Kimberly Wells, Shelly Arnold, Mark Piazza and Tracey Hurford. She is also survived by her father, Albert Theodore Smith and her stepfather, Angelo Piazza.
      She was preceded in death by her mother on June 29, 1996.
      Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Suttons Bay. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church of Suttons Bay or Hospice of Michigan.
     
     
      PATRICIA E. ALLEN, 74, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at Munson Medical Center.
      Services are being planned for a later date. A full obituary will appear next week when arrangements are completed. Arrangements have been entrusted by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      NANCY JANE SMITH, 51, of Glen Arbor, died Thursday, July 27, 2000, at Munson Medical Center.
      A full obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      ANTHONY J. 'TONY' STEFANIAK, 57, of Traverse City, formerly of Cedar, passed away Friday, July 28, 2000.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with an evening vigil service at 7 p.m. Sunday, at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle.
     
      DOLLENA M. (HERREN) BATY, 75, of Traverse City, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      WINONA L. CHAMBERS, 91, of Manistee, died Friday, July 28, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born March 24, 1909, in Manistee.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, PC, Manistee.
     
     
      JACK D. KIERNAN, 46, of Traverse City, died Saturday morning, July 29, 2000, at University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Harry E. Drake
      Died July 28, 2000
      HONOR - Harry E. Drake, 59, of Honor, died Friday at his residence.
      Harry was born June 27, 1941, in Muskegon. He was the son of Francis and Irene (Cowan) Drake. Harry and Mabel Ogborn were united in marriage on June 2, 1962, in Muskegon. The latter moved to Honor.
      Harry worked for the Benzie County Road Commission for 31 years. He was an avid fisherman and rabbit hunter. He was also a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church of Frankfort.
      Harry is survived by his wife, Mabel; mother, Irene Drake of Honor; sons, Steven Drake of S.C. and Paul (Tina) Drake of Beulah; daughters, Nancy (Robert) Kopietz of Traverse City and Lisa (Frank) Malkowski of Copemish; brother, Kelly (Peggy) Drake of Muskegon; a sister, Francine (Dick) Heisser of Muskegon; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Francis.
      A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, from St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort with Father James Bearss serving as celebrant. Inurnment will be at Homestead Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be made to Munson Hospice.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes.
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      Jerry R. Gendron
      Died July 28, 2000
      KENTWOOD - Jerry R. Gendron, 72, of Kentwood, went to be with his Lord on Friday.
      He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vivian; his sons, Jeffrey (Jenna) Gendron and Gregory Gendron; granddaughter, Maiah Gendron; sister-in-law, Annebelle Gendron; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Therese and Ron Mayville, Jean and Sandy Comeau, Yvonne Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
      Mr. Gendron was a veteran on the Korean Conflict and a 4th degree Knight of Columbus.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Monday, at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel in Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Louis Stasker serving as celebrant. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul the Apostle Education Foundation.
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      Claud S. Miller
      Died July 28, 2000
      ROCHESTER HILLS - Claud S. Miller, 85, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Caseville and Oxford, died Friday.
      Mr. Miller was retired from Fisher Body Divisions as a zone manager, and was a naval veteran of World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Auburn Hills, Caseville American Legion Post No. 543 and past president of Caseville Eagles Aerie No. 3690.
      Survivors include grandchildren Richard Beattie of Rochester Hills, Matt Beattie of Pontiac, Darrin (Stephanie) Beattie of Lapeer and Jessica (Greg) Butler of Lapeer; and great-grandchildren, Jordan and Elijah. He was also survived by his niece, Doris (Wes) Zuhlke of Lapeer.
      He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathaleen; and a son, Lewis J. Beattie.
      Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the Lake Orion Chapel, Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home with suggested visiting hours of 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church in Hannah. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
      Memorials may be made to Cranbrook Hospice, 281 Enterprise Ct., Suite 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.
      Shirley A. (Mihulka) Sheffer
      Died July 27, 2000
      BATTLE CREEK - Shirley A. (Mihulka) Sheffer, 52, of Battle Creek, died Thursday at Battle Creek Health System following a brief illness.
      She was born Dec. 22, 1947, in Traverse City, the daughter of Gerald and Marian (Weiler) Mihulka.
      Shirley graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1966 and later attended Northwestern Michigan Junior College from 1966 to 1967. In Traverse City Shirley met her future husband, Richard L. Sheffer, and they were married there on Aug. 30, 1969.
      Shirley and Richard both moved to Mt. Pleasant to attend Central Michigan University. Shirley graduated from there with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1971. In 1970 they moved to the Battle Creek area and Shirley was hired by Bellevue Community Schools in 1972. She had most recently taught computer lab to first through fourth graders.
      Shirley was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek where she was a member of the Lydia Circle, taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She enjoyed playing bridge, making scrapbooks, collecting teddy bears, baskets and candles. She especially enjoyed her family.
      Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughters, Michelle L. Sheffer of Portage and Heidi A. Sheffer and Shannon M. Sheffer - both of Battle Creek; one grandson, a sister, Sharon Zimmer of Bloomfield Hills; and a brother, Terry Mihulka of Hudson, Fla.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave, NE, Battle Creek, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek with Rev. James Wilson-Garrison officiating. Interment will follow at Hicks Cemetery.
      The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bellevue Community Schools Memorial Fund, New Beginnings or any other fund at Trinity Lutheran Church.
      Nancy Jane Smith
      Died July 27, 2000
      GLEN ARBOR - Nancy Jane Smith, 51, of Glen Arbor, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 29, 1949, in Detroit, she was the daughter of John R. and Mary Jane (Kleaver) Smith.
      Nancy has lived in Glen Arbor for the past 24 years, vacationing there since 1954. She was employed by the Yarn Shop in Glen Arbor. She enjoyed crafts, loved nature and spending time outdoors in northwestern Michigan, especially Sleeping Bear National Park.
      She is survived by her mother, Mary Jane, of Glen Arbor; one sister, Carolyn (Gary) Ballou of Hudson, Ohio; one niece, Carrie (Jim) Jackson of Saline; one nephew, Jeffrey Ballou of Akron, Ohio; and many aunts and cousins.
      She was preceded in death by her father in 1989.
      No services are planned at this time.
      Memorials may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Anthony J. 'Tony' Stefaniak
      Died July 28, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Anthony J. "Tony" Stefaniak, 57, of Traverse City, passed away Friday.
      Born Sept. 18, 1942, in Cedar, he was the son of Leo and Lucille (Brzezinski) Stefaniak. On April 20, 1968, in Traverse City, he married the former Donna Smith.
      Tony resided in Cedar most of his life and the Traverse City area for the past 11 years. He was employed as a well driller for Kropp's Well Drilling and Phil's Well Drilling.
      He is survived by his wife, Donna, of Traverse City; three daughters, Doris Stefaniak, Donna Stefaniak Knopf and Angela Harty - all of Traverse City; one brother, Benedict "Benny" (Marjorie Eitzen) Stefaniak of Traverse City; two granddaughters, Alexandrea Knopf and Taylor Stefaniak; father-in-law, Bert (Cecelia) Smith of Cedar; brother-in-law, Marvin (Cheryl) Smith of Traverse City; and a very good friend, Margaret Anderson of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, with an evening vigil service at 7 p.m., at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Chad Zielinski officiating. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the family of Tony Stefaniak.
     
      RICHARD D. FORTON, 74, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 30, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      JAMES A. PEFLEY, 51, of Manistee, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A former bakery owner, he was born Dec. 25, 1948, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow.
     
      AMY LYNN ZENKER, 30, of Benzonia, died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Mexico. A physical therapist, she was born May 6, 1970.
      A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle. Friends may call at the time of funeral services which will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
     
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      Dollena M. (Herren) Baty
      Died July 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dollena M. (Herren) Baty, 75, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Munson Hospital.
      Born Oct. 26, 1924, in Thompsonville, she was the daughter of John F. and Rillia E. (Hamilton) Herren.
      On Dec. 30, 1971, in Cadillac, she married Donald R. Baty who preceded her in death in 1989.
      Dollena graduated from Traverse City High School in 1941. She worked for 15 years at Kaiser Industrial Corp. in Cadillac and retired from Plaid Enterprises in Atlanta, Ga., in 1991. A former resident of Tucker, Ga., she had lived in Traverse City since 1993. She was a member of Pilgrimage Presbyterian Church in Norcross, Ga. Dollena enjoyed playing cards - especially at the Traverse City Senior Center. She loved her poodle, Benson, and was an avid reader.
      Survivors include her granddaughter, Cherianne R. Burmeister of Flint; two nieces, Sharon (Russell) Bonney of Beulah and Patricia (Leon) Fortine of Wichita, Kan.; five step children, Sheila (Gary) Donner of Atlanta, Ga., Mary (Joseph) Link of Ellicott City, Md., Rock (Kathleen) Baty of Johnson City, Tenn., Tom Baty of Leawood, Kan., and Donald (Jean) Baty of Dallas, Texas; a son-in-law, Roy F. Burmeister of Saginaw; and two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Kravontka of Traverse City and Dorothy Heren of Sun City, Ariz.
      Dollena was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Bolton; a daughter, Laureen D. Burmeister in 1995; and three brothers, Raymond and Donald Herren and Leo Hamilton.
      Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home where services will follow at 2 p.m.; the Rev. Dean Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
      Jack D. Kiernan Jr.
      Died July 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jack D. Kiernan Jr., 46, of Traverse City, went to be with his Lord and Savior after years of struggling with Hepatitis C. He passed away at the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor.
      Jack was born May 25, 1954, in Pigeon, the son of Jack D. and Margaret Ann Nash Kiernan.
      A salesman for Fasteners, Inc., he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing Christian music on his guitar. A "Jack of all trades," he was known for his ability to fix anything.
      Survivors include his wife, Teresa C. (Marshall) Kiernan of Traverse City; five children, Shaun Bergsma, Claire Marshall, Ian Marshall, Sarah Kiernan, and Ian Kiernan; two brothers, Dan Kiernan of Florida and Tim Maskus of Michigan; two sisters, Kathy Maskus of Michigan and Michelle Curtis of Florida; and three grandchildren.
      Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Debbie Castor.
      Friends may call at the time of memorial services which will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City; the Rev. Del Kinney will officiate.
     
     
     
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