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March 2000

Obituaries

      HARRY A. FRASER, 87, of Lake City, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at home. He was born May 31, 1912, in Bitely.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home in Lake City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Aetna Township Cemetery.
     
      BERNADINE A. SCIBA, 84, of Manistee, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      FLORENCE SHAW, 76, of Lake City, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at Autumnwood of McBain Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Midland.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Young Funeral Home in Lake City, where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Lake City. Burial will be in Lake City Cemetery.
     
      JOHN L. WATEROUS, 89, of Elk Rapids, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 20000, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      No services are planned at this time. The Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes is handling arrangements.
      Kay S. Ostrom
      Died February 28, 2000
      LINCOLN, Neb. - Kay S. Ostrom, 58, of Lincoln, Neb., died Monday.
      A registered nurse, Kay was employed at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. She earned her associate of arts degree in 1961 at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minn. and a bachelor of science in nursing degree in 1964 at North Park University in Chicago. She was a member of First Evangelical Covenant Church in Lincoln and vice-chair of Covenant Cedars Bible Camp Board.
      She is survived by her husband, Rev. Donald R. Ostrom; daughter, Margaret Heath of Locust Grove, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Joe Plumb of Woodbury, Minn.; son, Timothy Ostrom of Lincoln, Neb.; mother, Sylvia Forsman of Kalamazoo, Mich.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Sue Ostrom of Bay City, Ore.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Myrna and Don Hines of Tacoma, Wash.; two grandchildren, Tara and Candis Miller; and a great-grandchild, Tamra Miller.
      She was preceded in death by her father, Glen Forsman; a brother, Brian Forsman; and a son, David Ostrom.
      Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, at First Evangelical Covenant Church, 6024 "L" Street, Lincoln, Neb. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the church or the Covenant World Missions, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512.
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      Susan Gerrard Stanley
      Died Feb. 26, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Susan Stanley, 62, of Traverse City, and formerly of Coconut Grove, Fla., and Seattle, Wash., died Saturday.
      Susan was born on Dec. 23, 1937, in Owensboro, Ky., to John and Martha (Mastin) Cooley, both now deceased. She attended Florida State University and completed her degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. In 1960, she married Keith Gerrard of Watertown, Mass. In 1988, she married Rear Adm. Emory D. Stanley Jr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1999.
      She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Gerrard Rickard of Traverse City, and Beth Compton Gerrard of Seattle; two sons-in-law, Dan Rickard and John Cooke, respectively; and three grandchildren, Dylan and Hannah Rickard, and Benjamin Cooke. She also is survived by her adoptive father, Dr. James M. Strickland; two brothers, James and John Strickland; and two sisters, Stephanie Manwell and Laurie Carter.
      Susan's love and deep compassion for friends and family is eternal - those who knew and loved her will always treasure that gift.
      A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, where friends may call from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. D. Edward Emenheiser and the Rev. Catherine W. Richardson will officiate.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alpha One Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Ave., Ste. 302, Miami, FL 33133-9836.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
     
     
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      Helen J. Steffes
      Died Feb. 26, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Longtime Traverse City resident Helen Johanna Steffes, 86, died on Saturday at Munson Medical Center.
      Born on March 26, 1913, in DuBois, Pa., Helen was the daughter of Charles and Twila (Mitchell) Milewski. In 1931 in Dearborn, she married Urban "Bud" Steffes, who preceded her in death in 1980. The couple moved from Dearborn to Traverse City in 1932. They owned and operated Green Hill Grocery from 1947 until 1988, when she retired.
      She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She also was a 4-H leader, participated in the Garfield Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary and was a member of the Gunton Club and Variety Club in Traverse City. Helen was an avid card player.
      She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Walter) Preiss of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Connie (Larry) Zoulek of Traverse City; three sons, Urban (Ann) Steffes Jr. of Edson, Alberta, Canada, Charles (Linda) Steffes of Whitehall, Mont., and William Steffes of Traverse City; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Genevieve McMakara of St. Clair Shores, Mich., and Josephine (Max) Rouschmann of Seattle.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sylvia.
      A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City, where friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City. Arrangements were handled by Covell Funeral Home.
     
     
     
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      Dorothy D. Van Epps
      Died February 28, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dorothy D. Van Epps, 101, of Traverse City, died Monday at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 9, 1899, on the family farm in Elk Rapids, she was the daughter of William and Charlotte (Innis) Bloodgood. On Sept. 12, 1920, in Elk Rapids, she married Ivan H. Van Epps, who preceded her in death in 1958.
      A lifelong resident of the Grand Traverse area, she was a 1919 graduate of County Normal and a graduate of Central Michigan College. She taught in many one room school houses in the area and retired from Cherry Knoll School in 1965. Almost a lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church, she was baptized in the old church on the corner of Washington and Boardman. Dorothy had been a member of Eastern Star of the Acme Masonic Lodge, and was a charter member of the Acme Women's Club and a member of the Retired Teachers Association.
      Surviving is one son, William Van Epps of Traverse City; two daughters, Kay Pierce of Bay City and Charlotte (Jack) Stevens of Boynton Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Richard (Francine) Pierce, Thomas Pierce, Kimberly (Michael) Spencer, Jeffrey (Bobbie) Bernard, Patty Jane (Mark) Leonida, Shelley Lynn (Ronald) Dennis, Brenda (Ken) Strum and Susan Pierce and her husband, Steven Bluhm; and 13 great-grandchildren.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard J. Van Epps; a daughter, Patricia Bernard; a son-in-law, Richard Pierce in 1981; and a daughter-in-law, Gloria Van Epps in 1997.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. Thursday at the church until the time of service.
      Memorials may be directed to Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LOIS CHRISTINE BRAKEMAN, 69, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      MARTIN J. ELZINGA, 81, of Atwood, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
      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 p.m. Friday at Christian Reformed Church.
     
      EUGENE F. 'GENE' FIGIEL, 42, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at his residence.
      Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Additional visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord, where a Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Elmira. Burial will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery.
     
      DORIS E. LAGINESS, 59, of Taylor and formerly of Mancelona, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at Oakland Hospital in Dearborn.
      Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are being handled by Gerback Funeral Home in River Rouge.
     
      RICHARD EARL WITKOP, 62, of Interlochen, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, at his residence.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A full obituary will be in Friday's Record-Eagle.
      Mary Eleanor Brakeman
      Died February 10, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Mary Eleanor Brakeman, 94, of Traverse City, died Thursday of natural causes.
      Mary was born Feb. 2, 1906, in Anderson, Ind., the only daughter of Fred and Maud VanDyke Brakeman.
      Mary was a graduate of Oberlin College and studied at various American and European universities. She taught romance languages in Detroit public schools for many years. She enjoyed classical music and literature, volunteered for the Leland Township Library and was a private tutor. Mary was a member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit and Leland United Methodist Church in Leland.
      She returned to Anderson, Ind. to be buried with her family. A memorial service will be held for her at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at the Leland United Methodist Church in Leland.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Leland United Methodist Church or Share Care of Leelanau.
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      Earl H. Jodway
      Died February 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Earl H. Jodway, 84, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born Dec. 6, 1915, in Cheboygan, he was the son of Harry J. and Ethel (Quesnell) Jodway. On Aug. 1, 1944, in Suttons Bay, he married the former Mary A. Steimel.
      Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 32nd Division during World War II in New Guinea. He moved to Traverse City from Alpena in 1934. He was employed at Oleson's Food Stores as a meat department supervisor and retired in 1977 after 43 years of service. Earl was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a life member of Traverse City Elks Club. He enjoyed woodworking, yardwork and flowers, especially rose gardens.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Jodway, of Traverse City; a son, David (Gail) Jodway of Suttons Bay; three daughters, Dianne (Ron) Alderink of Elk River, Minn., Debra (Brian) Cairns of Traverse City and Dena (Melvin) McClaire of Chicago; and 13 grandchildren, Tim, Tom, Ann, Jeffrey, Susan, Michael, Heather, Ryan, Aaron, Morgan, Milissa, Megan and Mallory.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Harland Jodway.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. James Hayden serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Centennial Hall.
      Sherwood L. 'Butch' Westveer
      Died February 29, 2000
      ARCADIA - Sherwood L. "Butch" Westveer, formerly of Grand Rapids, was called unexpectedly by God to end his earthly life of service on Tuesday and begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior.
      Butch was born in Falmouth on April 3, 1938, to Francis and Tressa Westveer.
      Those left to mourn and to celebrate his life are his beloved wife of nearly 38 years, Sharyl (Reed) Westveer; his daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Steve Cain and Jennifer and Carl Wendell. He also leaves his well loved grandsons, Evan Carl and Jacob Reed Wendell. His grandsons gave him boundless hours of joy, gratitude and unlimited amounts of love, hugs and kisses. They were the greatest blessings and a huge source of contentment for him.
      While his father, Francis Westveer, predeceased him, his mother, Tressa, survives him, as does his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and June Westveer; and his sister, Jo Kellogg.
      The family will be at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel in Grand Rapids from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 3. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Community Church with the Rev. John Tobian officiating. Interment will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Arcadia. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Arcadia.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Home Care of Holland Home, Arcadia Lions Club or Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia.
      Arrangements were handled by Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
     
     
      BRADLEY LEE COULTER, 52, of Grayling, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, in Laughlin, Nev. A heavy equipment salesman, he was born April 20, 1947, in Lapeer.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      CHARLES 'JACK' FRISBY, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse
     
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      Lois Christine Brakeman
      Died March 1, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lois Christine Brakeman, 69, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center.
      She was born May 15, 1930, in Oceanside, Long Island, New York, the daughter of Olive (McCloskey) and Leroy Henry.
      Lois was very close to her father who died when she was 11 years of age.
      A 1947 graduate of Butler High School in Butler, Pa., Lois was also a graduate of the New York Fashion Academy. Following graduation from the academy she was hired to design children's clothing. She later was a designer and buyer for the Higbee Company in Cleveland, Ohio, where she met and married her first husband, Louis Pickard.
      While living in Ohio, Lois was a founder of the Medina Kennel Club in Medina, Ohio, where she bred and raised four champion Saint Bernards and a national champion.
      Residing in Traverse City since 1978, Lois opened in September of 1980 the Lost Art Yarn and Needlepoint Shoppe which she operated from her home until the business was moved to downtown Traverse City six years ago. Thanks to her business partner, Gerhild Uhl, and her many loyal customers, Lois' dream to own a shop in downtown Traverse City was realized. Prior to opening her business Lois had been employed at Phoenix Hall. On June 30, 1981, she became a member of Zonta Club of Traverse City, an organization that she enjoyed very much. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Omena and had been a member of the Glen Lake Women's Club. In October of 1999 Lois was featured in Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine for her rug braiding art.
      Lois is survived by her son, Stuart Pickard of Greenville; a brother, Roy Henry of Carmel, Ind.; two nieces, Lori Kelly and Melissa Stanton - both of Carmel, Ind.; her lifelong friend, Fritzie Schwartz of Milford, Conn.; and many friends and those whom she mentored.
      A service celebrating Lois' life and accomplishments will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with Lois' son, Stuart, and clergyman the Rev. Robert Kelley facilitating the celebration. Friends that will be attending this celebration of life are asked to wear the sweaters that Lois made or encouraged them to make.
      Those desiring to remember Lois by means of a memorial contribution are asked to consider the Women's Resource Center, Phoenix Hall or Dakoske Hall.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
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      George Thomas Gauthier
      Died March 1, 2000
      CEDAR - George Thomas Gauthier, 66, of Cedar, died Wednesday at his home.
      Born Oct. 14, 1933, in Traverse City, he was the son of Ernest and Anna (Kulanda) Gauthier. On Jan. 10, 1969, in Sitka, Alaska, he married the former Clara M. Benson, who survives.
      George graduated from Leland High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years, retiring in 1973. George was a lighthouse keeper on North Manitou Island (the Crib) for 10 years and five years in Sitka, Alaska, on a buoy tender. He was also an amateur radio operator WA80TY. He loved his family and enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 31 years.
      Besides his wife, he is survived by four children, Grace (Max) Roesler, Karen (Dave) Young, Jean Gauthier and Allison Gauthier; and three grandchildren.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home; the Rev. Carroll Sattler will officiate.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.
     
      Richard F. Knight
      Died March 2, 2000
      HONOR - Richard F. Knight, 81, passed away Thursday morning at his home.
      He was born July 3, 1918, in Little Falls, Minn., to Raymond W. and Eva B. (Hull) Knight.
      On Sept. 13, 1939, he married Ethel Brooks.
      A resident of Honor, he was formerly of Holton. Richard had been employed by Teledyne Continental Motors in Muskegon for 26 years and retired in 1978. He enjoyed farming and woodworking.
      Richard is survived by his wife, Ethel; children, Kenneth (Alma) Knight of Grand Rapids, David (Judy) Knight of Honor, and Betty (Dwight) Swisher of Herndon, Va.; five grandchildren, Donna Knight, Shelley (Frank) Rosenberry, Scott (Diane) Knight, Penny Yeomans, and Jeffrey Swisher; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Eva Beckman of Muskegon, Ruth Bayne of Highland, and Rachael Matthews of Fremont; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances Jones and Cora Shepard, and brother, Denzil Knight.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kroeze Funeral Home Chapel in Fremont.
      Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home; the Rev. Samuel Stitt will officiate.
      Interment will be in Oakwood-Holton Cemetery in Holton.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice.
     
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      Mildred Ruth Gibson 'Millie' Morris
      Died March 1, 2000
      EMPIRE - Mildred Ruth Gibson "Millie" Morris, born April 6, 1915, in Detroit, beloved by friends and family, passed on unexpectedly Wednesday.
      Millie had taught in Pontiac and the Detroit public school system and retired in 1979 after 24 years as a first grade teacher with the Hastings public schools. She moved to Empire in 1988. One of her greatest joys was walking to the Empire beach and she delighted in her two grandchildren, Jessica and Gabriel, both of Empire.
      She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Maurice and Milton.
      Along with her grandchildren she leaves her daughter, Mary Sharry of Empire; a son-in-law, Jack Sharry of Empire; a sister, Betty (George) St. Angelo of Naperville, Ill.; two brothers, Melbourne Gibson (Jeanne Mulkern) of Lexington, Ky., and Robert (Betty) Gibson of Clinton Township; and many loving nieces and nephews.
      Cremation has taken place.
      A memorial for Millie will be held at a later date.
      Those wishing to do so may make contributions to Empire Fire and Rescue or Glen Lake Community Library.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
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      Richard Earl Witkop
      Died February 29, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Richard Earl Witkop, 62, of Interlochen, died Tuesday at his residence.
      Born March 15, 1937, in Inland Township, he was the son of Earl Cleo and Pauline Francis (Kochevar) Witkop. On July 24, 1959, in Beulah, he married the former Shirley A. Sikorski.
      Richard served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1956. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
      He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, Richard (Tracie) Witkop of Bendon, Robert (Barbara) Witkop of Traverse City and William (Mary) Witkop of Beulah; a daughter, Julie Ann Witkop of Bendon; brothers, Clifford (Sandra) Witkop of Interlochen, David (Peggy) Witkop of Interlochen, Earl (Sharon) Witkop of Copemish and John (Carol) Witkop of Traverse City; a sister, Peggy (Dan) Witzke of Interlochen; and four grandchildren, Lee, Brandon, Laura and Robbie Witkop.
      He was preceded in death by both his parents.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah with Pastor Paul M. Bundy officiating. Burial will be in Inland Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
     
      JEANNE K. BALL, 80, of Traverse City, died March 2, 2000, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      RUBY W. ELLIS, 86, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      A full obituary will run at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      VIRGINIA B. LAURENT, 72, of Grayling, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Mercy Manor in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the spring at Beaver Creek Township Cemetery.
     
      WALTER E. MAJOR, 77, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      LOUISE STRAIGHT MONTANEZ, 79, of Mancelona, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona, where the family will receive friends on Sunday from noon until the time of service.
     
      WILLIAM PATRICK 'RED' RITCHEY, 45, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at home.
      Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 17. The location and time will be announced at a later date in the full obituary.
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      Nell Elizabeth Carroll
      Died February 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Nell Elizabeth Carroll passed peacefully away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 29, 2000 at Munson Medical Center. She was 74 years old. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      She was born at the Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago on Oct. 7, 1925, the daughter of Earle M. Wakefield and Nell Eliza (Ball) Wakefield, both deceased. She grew up in the family home in Evanston, Ill. and moved with the family to Birmingham, Mich. in 1936, where she attended and graduated from Baldwin High School.
      After a brief period of nurses' training in Traverse City, Mich., she worked at Traverse City State Bank, Milliken's Department Store, and as a dental assistant to Dr. Rudy Raftshol.
      Nell married Albert E. Carroll, prominent Old Mission Peninsula fruit grower on April 20, 1956. They had two children, James Lawrence Carroll of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Patrick Edward Carroll of Houston, Texas.
      Preceding her in death were her loving husband, Albert; and a brother, Earle M. Wakefield, Jr. of New York City and Long Island.
      Nell is survived by her sons; Jimmy Lawrence and Patrick (Christine); a sister, Jeanne Savage of Naples, Fla.; a brother, Larry (Lucille) Wakefield of Traverse City; a sister-in-law, Helen Carroll of Traverse City; and her dog, Scooter.
      She was well known to almost everyone in Traverse City fortunate enough to have lived in the area during the past 50 years. Nell loved to cook and attend to her rose garden. She was an avid card and games player, and loved all forms of needlework.
      Her special gift was her loving care for others. Nell loved people and it was said that "she never met a stranger". She approached everything in her life with gusto, including several years as Peninsula Township Treasurer, bookkeeper for Carroll & Sons Fruit Farms, along with such farm labor as driving tractor and planting cherry trees; recently as advocate for elderly transportation (BATA); and especially her role as wife and partner, mother and homemaker. Nell loved and lived life to its' fullest.
      Cremation has already taken place. A Memorial Service shall be held later this summer and will be announced at a later date. She will be profoundly missed by family and friends.
      In lieu of flowers; please direct memorial contributions to The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, or Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich.
     
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      C. Jack Frisby
      Died March 1, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jack Frisby, 73, of Traverse City, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday.
      Born in Saginaw on June 12, 1926, to Grace and Charles Frisby, he was the youngest of five children.
      Jack served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed in Australia and the South Pacific. On June 5, 1948, he married Anita L. Bensko in Saginaw. Jack and Anita recently enjoyed celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and friends. Their married life led them from Saginaw to Arizona and finally to Traverse City where they have lived since 1962.
      Jack was in business in Saginaw and Traverse City, most recently as a building contractor. Jack was a little league baseball coach for many years and still enjoyed watching games at the Civic Center. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, a member of the Traverse Area Homebuilders Association, and belonged to First Christian Church, where he faithfully served on many committees and was involved in many social activities. Jack enjoyed the simple pleasures of life with his family, grandchildren and friends. His humor and gentle spirit touched the lives of those who knew him. Humble, Kind and generous, Jack was blessed with many friends.
      He is survived by his wife, Anita; son, John (Nancy) Frisby; daughter, Barbara (Kris) Attwood; grandchildren, Matt and Mark Frisby and Kyle and Gracie Attwood; and many special nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Beulah Kleinfeld, Gert Morningstar, Arlene Gulliver and Bernetah Markham.
      Friends may visit with the family on this Sunday, March 5, from 3 to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church. A memorial celebration of life will be held next Saturday, March 11, at 3 p.m. at the church with Rev. Larry Ross officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to the Proverbs 13 Fund of The First Christian Church.
      The family was served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      AUGUST J. 'AUGIE' CLOUS, 69, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at home.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 6 at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Monday's Record-Eagle.
     
      WILMA DRENTH, 81, of Ellsworth, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church.
     
      DOROTHY EDGLEY, 69, of Fife Lake, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Cadillac Mercy Hospital.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be in Monday's Record-Eagle.
     
      FLOYD 'TOMMY' JAREMBO, 84, of Manistee, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.today at the Herbert Funeral Home, PC in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      WILLIAM PATRICK 'RED' RITCHEY, 45, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at home.
      Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 17. The location and time will be announced at a later date in the full obituary. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Jeanne K. Ball
      Died March 2, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jeanne K. Ball, 80, of Traverse City, died Thursday at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      Born Aug. 25, 1919, in Ann Arbor, she was the daughter of Arthur and Myrtle (Wright) Winnie. On Feb. 28, 1942, in Traverse City, she married Vincent Ball, who preceded her in death on March 2, 1992.
      Jeanne was very active helping her husband with Shrine activities. She received two Shrine awards for "Years of Gracious Assistance" and "Outstanding Service." She did a lot of beautiful sewing, crocheting and crafts, making many of her daughter's clothing and wedding dress as well as many Barbie outfits. She loved camping, campfires, picnics and the beauty of God's mother nature, especially the Boardman River. She also enjoyed "looking in" on many of her neighbors.
      Survivors include a daughter, Judy Weber of Interlochen; a son, Edwin "Skip" (Ruthanne) Ball of Thomasville, NC; five grandchildren, C.J. (Melissa) Weber of Lake Ann, Kelly Weber of Traverse City, Michael and Christopher Ball and Wendy Wicker - all of Thomasville, NC; two great-grandchildren, Jessica and Mariah Wicker - both of Thomasville, NC; and a brother-in-law, Lee Ball of Traverse City and Florida.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
      A Celebration of Jeanne's Life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Pastor Nick Twomey officiating, where the family will greet friends from 1 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice, Cherryland Humane Society or Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital.
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      Nell Elizabeth Carroll
      Died February 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Nell Elizabeth Carroll passed peacefully away early Tuesday morning, Feb. 29, 2000 at Munson Medical Center. She was 74 years old. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      She was born at the Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago on Oct. 7, 1925, the daughter of Earle M. Wakefield and Nell Eliza (Ball) Wakefield, both deceased. She grew up in the family home in Evanston, Ill. and moved with the family to Birmingham, Mich. in 1936, where she attended and graduated from Baldwin High School.
      After a brief period of nurses' training in Traverse City, Mich., she worked at Traverse City State Bank, Milliken's Department Store, and as a dental assistant to Dr. Rudy Raftshol.
      Nell married Albert E. Carroll, prominent Old Mission Peninsula fruit grower on April 20, 1956. They had two children, James Lawrence Carroll of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Patrick Edward Carroll of Houston, Texas.
      Preceding her in death were her loving husband, Albert; and a brother, Earle M. Wakefield, Jr. of New York City and Long Island.
      Nell is survived by her sons; Jimmy Lawrence and Patrick (Christine); a sister, Jeanne Savage of Naples, Fla.; a brother, Larry (Lucille) Wakefield of Traverse City; a sister-in-law, Helen Carroll of Traverse City; and her dog, Scooter.
      She was well known to almost everyone in Traverse City fortunate enough to have lived in the area during the past 50 years. Nell loved to cook and attend to her rose garden. She was an avid card and games player, and loved all forms of needlework.
      Her special gift was her loving care for others. Nell loved people and it was said that "she never met a stranger". She approached everything in her life with gusto, including several years as Peninsula Township Treasurer, bookkeeper for Carroll & Sons Fruit Farms, along with such farm labor as driving tractor and planting cherry trees; recently as advocate for elderly transportation (BATA); and especially her role as wife and partner, mother and homemaker. Nell loved and lived life to its' fullest.
      Cremation has already taken place. A Memorial Service shall be held later this summer and will be announced at a later date. She will be profoundly missed by family and friends.
      In lieu of flowers; please direct memorial contributions to The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, or Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich.
     
     
      Andrea Sue Gatrell Clarmont
      Died March 3, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Andrea Sue Gatrell Clarmont, 36, of Frankfort, died Friday due to an automobile accident in Benzie County.
      Born April 11, 1963, in Frankfort, she was the daughter of Melvin and Verona (Pace) Gatrell. On Jan. 25, 1986, in Elberta, she married Dennis Lawrence Clarmont, who also died in the accident.
      Andrea was a happy-go-lucky person who loved country music, going to the beach, flowers and animals, especially her beagle, Josie. She was currently employed at Graceland Fruit Company in Frankfort.
      Andrea is survived by her daughters, Ashley Gatrell and Katie Gatrell - both of Frankfort; her parents, Melvin and Verona Gatrell of Arcadia; her maternal grandmother, Vera Pace of Frankfort; her paternal grandmother, Luella Dolph of Elberta; four sisters, Shirley (Larry) Blanchard of Kaleva, Patty (Duane) Wallace of Elberta, Veranda Edinger of Beulah and Tammy (Dan) Putney of Frankfort; three brothers, Donald Gatrell of Elberta, Lonnie (Jennifer) Gatrell of Arcadia and Mark (Susan) Gatrell of Grand Rapids; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
      She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jess Pace; and her paternal grandfather, Lloyd Gatrell.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Stieve officiating. Interment will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ashley and Katie Gatrell Trust Fund in care of Melvin Gatrell. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
      Dennis Lawrence Clarmont
      Died March 3, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Dennis Lawrence Clarmont, 41, of Frankfort, died Friday due to an automobile accident in Benzie County.
      Born Oct. 1, 1958, in Frankfort, he was the son of Clarence and Violet (McClellan) Clarmont. On Jan. 25, 1986, in Elberta, he married Andrea Sue Gatrell, who also died in the accident.
      Dennis was currently employed by Mel Pierce Construction in Frankfort where he worked as a builder. He loved woodworking, being outdoors, planting trees, hunting and fishing and was an avid race car fan. Dennis was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help.
      Dennis is survived by his daughters, Ashley Gatrell and Katie Gatrell - both of Frankfort; his mother, Violet Clarmont of Frankfort; two sisters, Sherry (Rob) Wilson of Honor and Cindy (Homer) Campbell of Frankfort; a brother, Michael (Sherry Famiano) Clarmont of Beulah; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Clarmont; and his grandparents.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 7, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Stieve officiating. Interment will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashley and Katie Gatrell Trust Fund in care of Melvin Gatrell. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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      Ruby W. Ellis
      Died March 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Ruby W. Ellis, 86, a housewife, died Friday at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Ruby was born in Burlington, Iowa, July 21, 1913, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Wolin) Erickson. She was married in Burlington, Iowa, on Sept. 18, 1935, to Claude I. Ellis, M.D. They came to Suttons Bay in 1935 where her husband practiced medicine. In 1971 her husband retired and they moved to Traverse City.
      Ruby was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. She was a talented pianist. She also enjoyed sewing and knitting for her family. She was an efficient typist and bookkeeper and took care of the office related duties of her husband Claude Ellis' medical practice for 36 years. She will be dearly missed by all her family and close friends.
      Ruby is survived by her husband; two sons, Ronald (Arlene) of Traverse City and John of Phoenix; and three grandchildren, Christine and Ryan of Traverse City and Nicole of Phoenix.
      Cremation has taken place. At Ruby's specific request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens at a date yet to be determined.
      In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to Munson Medical Center or the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
     
     
      IRENE BRAMER, 91, of Elberta, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Services will be announced by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      DOUGLAS F. ELDER, 92, of Mancelona, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Mancelona Missionary Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The family was served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
     
      FRANK GAGACKI, 65, of Kalkaska, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Grayling Mercy Hospital. A retired machinist, he was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Detroit.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Kalkaska. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      GERALD J. HUGHES, 80, of Traverse City, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      OTTO ROY KRONING, 80, of Dearborn Heights, formerly of Kingsley, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      EDWARD M. OLSON, 85, of Suttons Bay, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. He was born Nov. 30, 1914, in New Richmond, Wis.
      Private family services will be held at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle.
     
      WARREN E. PUCKETT, 72, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at his home in Mancelona.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona; a rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona.
     
      LELA SETTERBO, 78, of Frankfort, died Sunday morning, March 5, 2000, at The Maples in Frankfort.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      JAMES Y. TOLLE, 66, of Leelanau County, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A full obituary will run at a later date. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      EARL P. TUCKER, 88, of Traverse City, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GODELIEVE 'LEE' VIETZKE, 77, of Blair Township, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
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      August J. 'Augie' Clous
      Died March 4, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - August J. "Augie" Clous, 69, of Traverse City, went to his heavenly mansion to be with his Lord on Saturday from his home, with his loving family by his side.
      August was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Kingsley. He was the son of Frank and Hedwig (Wurm) Clous. On Sept. 27, 1958, he married Beverly Kroetsch.
      August was a graduate of St. Mary's Hannah. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a talented, self-employed, senior engineering technician, doing mechanical and electrical design for many buildings in the area. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time at his property near Trout Lake in the upper peninsula. He was always willing to lend a hand to others and always made people laugh with his keen sense of humor. Augie was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
      August is survived by his wife, Beverly; five children, James Clous of Grawn, Paul (Jolene) Clous of Traverse City, Alan (Stacey) Clous of Kingsley, Jean (Paul) Konecki of Petoskey and Thomas Clous of Traverse City; six grandchildren, Michelle, Bethany, Eric and Curtis Clous and Joshua and Justin Konecki; 11 brothers and sisters, Clarence, Edmund (Norma), Ralph (Joan), Teresa (Howard) Bott, Francis (Lois) Clous - all of Kingsley, Leonard (Leona) and Raymond (Irma) - both of Buckley, Alfred (Marie), Dorothy (Ed) Stein and Mary (Whitney) Lyon - all of Traverse City, and Joseph Clous of Saginaw; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marcella Beuth; and three brothers, Julius, Lawrence and Victor Clous.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, 232 E. State St., Traverse City; a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass to celebrate Augie's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church; the Rev. Bill Lipscombe will officiate. A luncheon for family and friends will follow immediately.
      In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Father William Beuth of Guatemala or New Jerusalem Church or any church or charity of one's choice.
      Dorothy B. Edgley
      Died March 4, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Dorothy B. Edgley, 68, died Saturday at Cadillac Mercy Hospital in Cadillac.
      Born Feb. 25, 1932, in Flint, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Beatrice (O'Leary) Edgley.
      A former resident of Flint, she had lived in Fife Lake since 1970. Dorothy was employed by Cherry Growers in Traverse City for 16 years before retiring in 1990.
      Survivors include a daughter, Catherine Roland of Pontiac; three sisters, Beverly Kitson of Traverse City, Ramona Mason of Fife Lake, and Linda Schlosser of Fife Lake; a brother, Danial (Charlotte) Edgley of Columbiaville; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Mary Louise, Ruth Ann, Madine and Rosa Lee.
      Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Patrick Barrett will officiate.
      Burial will be in Fife Lake Cemetery.
     
     
      ALMON J. DURKEE JR., 79, of Traverse City, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      PIETRO G. FERRARESE, 80, of Mancelona, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Meadow Brook Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born July 7, 1919.
      Services will be held at a later date in Midland. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      RAYMOND LEO HEIMAN, 85, of Onekama, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at his residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1914, in Detroit.
      A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Onekama. Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
     
      JOSEPH H. KILPATRICK, 73, of Grawn, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      FRANCES ELAINE LENZ, 77, of Kaleva, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at her residence. She was born Nov. 22, 1922, in Muir.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview Church of the Brethren in Brethren. Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
     
      Irene A. Bramer
      Died March 5, 2000
      ELBERTA - Irene A. Bramer, 91, a lifelong resident of Elberta, died Sunday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Irene was born May 18, 1908, in Elberta, the daughter of Andrew and Sarah Jane (Little) Soderquist.
      On Dec. 10, 1927, in Elberta, she married Roscoe A. Bramer who preceded her in death on May 20, 1970.
      Irene was an active member of the Elberta United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Society, and a former member of the Elberta PTA.
      Irene was a spirited lady with a great sense of humor who was a "People Person."
      Irene is survived by her daughters, Dolores Seres of Frankfort, Carolyn (Jack) Clement of Frankfort, and Priscilla (Chuck) Shaffer of Cedar Springs; grandchildren, Hal Straubel, Michael (Vickki) Peacock, Lourelle (John) McKnight, Chris Peacock, Ryan (Debbie) Clement, Diane (Mike) Deering, Ross (Wendy) Clement, Donn Seres and Marcia Loureiro; her beloved great-grandchildren, Sam and Joe McKnight, Jacob and Daniel Peacock, Jasmine Johnson, Cassie and Nolan Clement, Nicolas and Wyatt Deering, Cara and Trevor Seres, and Alexandra, Quinn, and Beth Loureiro; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
      Irene was also preceded in death by her brother, Einar Soderquist.
      Friends may meet with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Elberta United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kay Coombs and the Rev. Rich Kuhn co-officiating. Interment will follow at Gilmore Township Cemetery.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Maples activities fund or the charity of one's choice.
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      Gerald J. 'Gerry' Hughes
      Died March 5, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gerald J. "Gerry" Hughes, 80, died Sunday at his home in Traverse City.
      He was born March 12, 1919, at his home in Royal Oak, to Frederick John and Gertrude (Eber) Hughes.
      Gerry married Helene E. Beard on Sept. 14, 1940, at her home in Royal Oak.
      A graduate of Royal Oak High School, he served with the Civil Engineer Corps of the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 during the liberation of the Philippines. Gerry was a professional salesman for lumber and life insurance. His hobbies included golf, fly fishing, woodworking and lapidary. Gerry was an active volunteer with his church's Sunday School, teaching, Boy Scouts, PTA, and Rotary. Since his retirement to Tucson, Ariz., he worked with the Tucson AIDS/HIV Network and the Men's Homeless Shelter.
      Survivors include his wife, Helene of Traverse City; three sons, Corey J. (Loretta) Hughes of Traverse City, Gregory J. (Mary) Hughes of Pittsfield, Mass., and Kevin G. (Suzanne) Hughes; eight grandchildren, Emily (Hughes) Hoffman, Beth (Hughes) Elston, Aaron (Tammie) Hughes, Matthew (AnnMarie) Hughes, Kelly Hughes, Eric Hughes, Shannon (Hughes) Weston, and Tracey (Hughes) Meara; and four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Noah, and Aaron Hughes and Isaac Elston.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers and their wives, Bernard and Ruth Hughes and Norbert and Gene Hughes.
      Gerry was the embodiment of unconditional love in marriage, fatherhood and as a follower of Christ. He will be remembered and missed by everyone that had the good fortune to know him.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
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      Otto Roy Kroning
      Died March 5, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Otto Roy Kroning, 80, died Sunday at the home of his daughter in Dearborn Heights.
      Born June 30, 1919, in Detroit, he was the son of Otto Richard and Anna (Wirth) Kroening.
      He married Mary E. Thorburn on Jan. 10, 1942, in Detroit.
      A former resident of Dearborn Heights, Otto was employed by Ford Motor Co. for 42 years; he started at age 15 as one of the original students at Henry Ford Trade School. Otto was a tool-and-die-maker and later worked as a process engineer. He spent his whole career with Ford at the Dearborn assembly plant. Otto was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Wolverene Lodge No. 484 in Detroit. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Guam.
      Survivors include his wife, Mary of Kingsley; three children, Beverly A. Kroning of Dearborn Heights, Judith (Robert) Gutowski of Canton, and David R. (Maureen) Kroning of Pear River, N.Y.; and six grandchildren, Gregory, Gary, Robert, James, Kyle and Kayla.
      Otto was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
      Visitation will take place from 3:30 to 8 p.m. today at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
      A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
      Burial will be in Clark Cemetery in Fife Lake.
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      Edward M. 'Ed' Olson
      Died March 4, 2000
      SUTTONS BAY - Edward M. "Ed" Olson, 85, of Suttons Bay, died Saturday at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Born Nov. 30, 1914, in New Richmond, Wis., he was the son of Edward and Martha (Hughes) Olson.
      He married Marion Oliver on Dec. 22, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wis. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1997.
      Ed graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in Wisconsin in 1931. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a laborer in Sheboygan, Wis.; after retiring he worked as a security guard until the age of 75. A lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Ed also enjoyed meeting people and had many friends of all ages throughout his life.
      Survivors include three daughters, Bernice Olson of Sheboygan, Wis., Eva (John) Petoskey of Peshawbestown, and Patricia Kaat of Sheboygan, Wis.; four grandchildren, Bruce Olson, Gilbert Kaat, and Rose and John Petoskey; and a great-grandson, Elijah Kaat.
      Private family services will be held at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay; the Rev. Marshall Collins will officiate.
      Burial will be in Greensky Hill Cemetery at Indian Mission Church in Charlevoix.
      In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those wanting to honor Ed's life take a walk in the woods, go fishing, sing a song, shoot a game of pool, play cards with a friend or help one's child with their homework.
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      James R. Pahl
      Died March 4, 2000
      ELKHART, Ind. - James R. Pahl, 63, died Saturday at his home in Elkhart.
      Born Oct. 27, 1936, in Custer, Mich., he was the son of Clarence and Irene (Keffer) Pahl.
      On Oct. 19, 1963, in Elkhart, he married Eleanor Marie Lamb who died Feb. 13, 1994.
      James was a truck driver for the mobile home industry for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and belonged to the American Legion and Disable American Veterans.
      Survivors include daughters, Michelle Pahl of Elkhart, Sue Ann Mora of Elkhart, and Sharon (Bert) Camacho of Goshen; sons, Ray (Jennifer) Ervin Jr. of Elkhart and Ron (Debbie) Ervin of Hawaii; seven grandchildren; a sister, Eileen Dobson of Kingsley, Mich.; and a special friend, Donna Burkey of Elkhart.
      James was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Pahl.
      Visitation will be two hours prior to the memorial services which will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home and Crematory of Elkhart.
      Cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley, Mich.
      Memorials may be directed to Elkhart Community Hospice.
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      James Y. 'Jim' Tolle
      Died March 4, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - James Y. "Jim" Tolle, 66, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center.
      He was born Oct. 23, 1933, in Decatur, Ill., the son of Harold V. and Alice E. (Kelly) Tolle.
      On Aug. 4, 1955, he married Doris M. Keiper in Beardstown, Ill.
      Jim served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in agronomy.
      In 1969 Jim and his family moved to Traverse City where he worked as a sales representative for 3M Corporation. His love of fishing led him to open West Bay Tackle in 1984 where he enjoyed sharing fishing tales with his friends and customers until his retirement in 1996.
      Survivors include his mother, Alice E. of Charleston, Ill.; his wife, Doris of Traverse City; two sons, Joel C. of Tampa, Fla., and Brian V. of Traverse City; a daughter, Barbara J. Newton of Birmingham; five grandchildren, Jansen, Katherine, Morgan, Jack, and Evan; and a brother, Dirk, of Tampa, Fla.
      Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston, Ill.
      Memorial contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
      Local arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      Godelieve M. 'Lee' Vietzke
      Died March 5, 2000
      BLAIR TOWNSHIP - Godelieve M. "Lee" Vietzke, 77, of Blair Township, died Sunday at her home.
      She was born July 12, 1922, in Belgium, the daughter of Henry and Hortense (Chys) Roose, and came to the United States in 1949.
      Lee had been a resident of the area for the last 22 years, coming here from Detroit to manage the Coney Island at Cherryland Mall. In June, 1949, she married Adolph Vietzke in Detroit and he preceded her in death in 1974.
      Lee was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Interlochen where she was very active, not only in the church, but in the ladies guild. She was honored by the church in March of 1996 for her dedication to the church ministry. Lee was a volunteer at Grand Traverse Pavilions where she assisted in sewing name tags into and mending clothing, took charge of decorating for holidays, and helped residents make some of the decorations. She was also very involved in the guild, making favors for guild meetings and events. Even her home was decorated beyond imagination for holidays, especially Christmas. Lee was instrumental in forming the Lutheran World Relief Quilt Guild, making lap quilts for underprivileged countries and individuals. She enjoyed working with ceramics and won many blue ribbons for her work at local fairs. Lee never sat idle, she was always busy doing something and had currently been preparing decorations for St. Patrick's Day. Lee had been a special friend to many people throughout the years and will be dearly missed by all.
      Lee is survived by her children, Albert (Carol) Vietzke of Grosse Point Park, Leon Vietzke of Traverse City, Gertrude (George) Clark of Macomb, and Joyce Palmer of Fraser; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
      In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and by a grandson, Gary Clark.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening and from noon until time of services Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Interlochen.
      Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the church; the Rev. Timothy Mowry will officiate.
      Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ALYCE M. CUNNINGHAM, 89, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in Thursday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LORETA E. (HIBBS) DIPZINSKI, 90, of East Jordan, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. A memory sharing service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
     
      HERBERT R. HILL, 75, of Traverse City, died Monday, March 6, 2000, in Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 11, at the Pine Grove Church of God, Indian Trail. A full obituary will be in Thursday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      RICHARD LOVELESS, 45, of Central Lake, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Veteran's Administative Medical Center in Richmond, Va.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Penzien Funeral Homes in Mancelona. Visitation will be Thursday from noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
     
      LEOLYN L. SLADE, 78, of Palm Harbor, Fla., died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Morton Plant Hospital.
      Arrangements are being handled by Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater, Fla.
      Pauline Givens
      Died March 2, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Pauline Givens, 83, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 2, at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 21, 1916, in Calumet, she was the daughter of Paul and Mary (Jermann) Staudohar. On Oct. 23, 1937, in Calumet, she married Howard W. Givens. They moved to Detroit in 1942.
      Pauline was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Detroit until she moved to Traverse City in 1973. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and her grandchildren were most important to her.
      She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Ronald) Lessard of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Mark (Diane) Lessard of Fife Lake, John (Cheryl) Lessard of Houston, Suzanne (James) Stebner of Traverse City and Sheri (Jeffrey) Popp of Manton; six great-grandchildren, John II, Emily, Victoria and Joseph Lessard - all of Houston, Samuel and Jack Stebner of Traverse City; and three sisters, Mary Likovich of Berkley and Margaret Neri and Catherine (Joseph) Ricca - both of Royal Oak.
      She was preceded in death by her husband in 1965; and a son, Michael, in 1972.
      A private family service will be held at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Father Bill Lipscombe officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, Traverse City, MI 49686.
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      William 'Red' Patrick Ritchey
      Died March 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - William "Red" Patrick Ritchey, 45, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home Friday.
      Born Aug. 24, 1954, in Calumet, he was the son of Paul E. Ritchey and Edna Grace (Hodgson) Ritchey. They later moved to Wisconsin where he graduated from Sun Prairie High School in Sun Prairie, Wis.
      Red served in the U. S. Navy as a hull technician, damage control. After leaving the Navy in 1974 he moved to Traverse City where he worked at Sara Lee and Wicksall Distributors before moving to North Dakota to work the oilrigs. After leaving the oil fields he worked as a welder fabricator, mechanic and body man. Red loved to ride his Harley, play with his "Gracie girl" and to be outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
      On Nov. 17, 1981, he married his wife Paulette Marie (Dupuis) Ritchey and had three children, Amber M. (Ritchey) Simpkins, Katherine M. Ritchey and Patrick S. Ritchey - all of Traverse City.
      Red is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Paulette Marie (Dupuis) Ritchey; and his children, Amber M. (Ritchey) Simpkins, Katherine M. Ritchey and Patrick S. Ritchey; and one granddaughter, Grace Marie Ritchey; five brothers, James M. (Sandra) Ritchey of Toledo, Ohio, John E. (Marie) Ritchey of Kingsley, Dennis P. (Kim) Ritchey of St. Claresville, Ohio, Jim (Barb) Watts of Shelby Township, Lynn (Lorraine) Watts of Houghton; and many loving nieces and nephews.
      Preceding him in death were his parents, Paul E. "Pat" Ritchey and Edna Grace (Hodgson) Ritchey; and his niece, Jody Lynn Watts.
      Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., March 17, at the family home on S. Long Lake Rd. N.
      Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
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      Almon James Durkee Jr., FAIA
      Died March 5, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Almon James Durkee, Jr., FAIA, passed away peacefully on Sunday in Traverse City.
      Born June 4, 1920, in Hartford, NY, he was the son of Almon James Sr. and Anna Hay. On June 14, 1947, her married the former Norma Jean Welter of Elkhart, Ind.
      Almon served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded three bronze stars. He received his bachelor of architecture degree in 1950 from Syracuse University. For 22 years he was a key associate or partner in five prestigious Michigan architectural firms. He was president of the Michigan Society of Architects in 1971 and honored in 1987 as an elected recipient of the Gold Medal, the society's highest honor. Almon was director of the Bureau of Facilities for the State of Michigan for over 14 years, until he retired in 1987. His proudest achievement was his family.
      He is survived by his wife of 52 years; their seven children; eight grandchildren; and his sister and her family, Margaret Durkee Rhoades of Brandenton, Fla.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, at The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, followed by a small reception. The family will receive friends from noon until the time of service.
      Memorials may be made to The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, Traverse City, MI 49686.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Jean Lorraine Straubel
      Died March 6, 2000
      NORTHPORT - Jean Lorraine Straubel, of Northport, passed away Monday.
      Born June 15, 1924, in Southbend, Ind., she was the daughter of Mace and Lillian (Healy) Crowell. She grew up in Cadillac and Lansing.
      During World War II, Jean worked on building landing barges for American troops. Following World War II, she attended Central Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant. It was there that she met her husband, Wilfred Mike Straubel. Jean was a teacher by trade and taught most of her years at the Suttons Bay Elementary School where she taught fourth grade. She enjoyed teaching and put her heart into her work. She particularly enjoyed the Christmas plays her students were involved in and teaching them the Christmas story.
      Jean was involved in many activities. She coached girls softball and basketball. She organized and lead the "Hi Steppers" a marching routine group involving both Suttons Bay and Northport young people. That group marched in many parades including the Cherry Festival. Jean taught vacation Bible School each summer and for several years counseled at Portage Lake Covenant Bible Camp. She was known there as "Gramma Jean." For several summers she worked as a life guard at the Northport beach. She volunteered for many years for the American Cancer Society and she stood in the life chain for several years in Traverse City. Jean worked hard to save public road endings in Northport and Christmas Cove of Leelanau Township. She is a current member of Northport Covenant Church where she was active in the Covenant Women and Sunday school. During the past few years she worked at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, performed in the play "Cherry Jubilee" and attended water aerobics. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and her grandchildren.
      Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Mike Straubel.
      She is survived by her four kids, Mace of Arkansas, Karen of New York and Dudley and Duane - both of Traverse City. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She passed away with her four children and 11 of her grandchildren at her side.
      Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at Evangelical Covenant church in Northport with Rev. Rick Miller and Rev. Joseph Ripley officiating. Friends may also call Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Leelanau Township Cemetery in Northport.
      Memorials may be given in her memory to the Northport Covenant Church, American Cancer Society or the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
     
      SUZANNE J. (CRISWELL) BORNSCHEIN, 75, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City. A full obituary will be in Friday's Record-Eagle.
     
      WILLIAM D. LYON, 83, of East Tawas, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. He was a former employee of Bell Telephone.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at East Tawas Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Jacques & Kobs Funeral Home, Inc. in Tawas.
     
      MURIEL GRACE (MANCHESTER) PRESTON, 84, of Maple City, died Monday, March 6, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
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      Melvin Charters
      Died March 4, 2000
      BELLAIRE - Melvin Charters, 92, of Bellaire, died Saturday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility.
      Melvin was born on Sept. 29, 1907, in Bay City. He was the son of Fred and Maude (Allen) Charters. On March 17, 1933, in Manchester, he married Lillian Makelim.
      Melvin worked for Bell Telephone, now known as Ameritech, for 42 years and retired in 1968. He was an elder of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Mancelona. He enjoyed electric trains.
      Melvin is survived by his wife, Lillian Charters of Las Vegas; three children, Joan (Tom) Bromley of Las Vegas, Barbara (Allen) Libkie of Roswell, NM and Sharon (Karl) Brandt of Dade City, Fla.; one son-in-law, John Perkins of Kalkaska; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Emmet Charters of Oak Park.
      He was preceded in death by two daughters, Susan Senko in 1993 and Marilyn Perkins in 1999; one sister; and five brothers.
      A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Mancelona.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Mancelona.
      The family is being served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
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      Alyce M. Cunningham
      Died March 7, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Alyce M. Cunningham, 89, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 1, 1910, in Bellaire, she was the daughter of Louis J. and Zina M. (Brodrick) Lambert. On June 7, 1933, in Bellaire, she married Lawrence L. Cunningham, who preceded her in death.
      Alyce was a graduate of the Traverse City State Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse and retired from Munson Hospital in 1973. Alyce was a member of the First Congregational Church of Traverse City and she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and sharing the produce with others, and visiting with family and friends.
      She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (John) St. Germain and Lois M. "Duffy" Cunningham - both of Grand Ledge; one sister, Daisy M. Wilson of Bellaire; two sons-in-law, David L. Janousek of Elijay, Ga. and Bernard "Bud" LaMarche of Traverse City; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Carolyn Janousek and Sharon LaMarche; three brothers, Verd Lambert, Vern Lambert and Jack Lambert; three sisters, Lillian Genter, Bertha Groesser and Rebecca Spencer; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at First Congregational Church in Traverse City with Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue officiating. Visitation will also be at the church Friday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to ARC (Adult Retarded Citizens) or The American Cancer Society.
      Leona B. Heuer
      Died March 7, 2000
      MANISTEE - Leona B. Heuer, 76, of Manistee, died Tuesday evening at her home unexpectedly.
      Leona was born July 30, 1923, in Manistee, the daughter of the late Adam and Theresa (Paprocki) Kubacki. She married Warren O. Heuer on July 3, 1948, in Manistee. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1972.
      She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Cheryl Heuer; two granddaughters, Chrystal Ann and Carrie Lee Heuer - all of Traverse City; one sister, Carol (Patrick) Glocheski of West Olive; her special companion, Bernard Maue of Manistee; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.
      Evening Prayer from The Order of Christian Funerals will be prayed at 8 p.m. Friday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where friends may begin calling after 2 p.m. Friday. The family will be at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday to receive friends. Mass from The Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Rev. William Zwiefka serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
      A memorial will be established in Leona's name for the St. Joseph Church Re-Decoration Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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      Herbert R. Hill
      Died March 6, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Herbert R. Hill, 75, of Traverse City, died Monday.
      Born May 28, 1924, in Bellaire, he was the son of Clarence and Minnie (Smith) Hill. He lived most of his life in Antrim County.
      Herbert was a Kalkaska County deputy sheriff for over 15 years, retiring in 1988. He graduated from the Michigan State Police Academy in Kalamazoo and was a DNR Conservation Officer for many years. He also owned and operated an auto body repair shop in Gaylord. Herbert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a pilot in the Air Force during World War II.
      Herbert is survived by his wife, Sharon (Fleming) Hill of Traverse City, they were married on Oct. 10, 1970. Also surviving are his children, Sharon M. Hill of Vanderbilt, Larry (Marcia) Hill of Fife Lake, Sheila (Jim) Schramke of Grawn, Laurel (Brian) Dean of Texas, John (Nancy) Sisco of Roseville, Cheryl Przywara, Gerald Sisco, Steven Sisco and Lori Harmon - all of Traverse City; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Morris of the Philippines; Robert (Dorothy) Hill of Bellaire and Bill Morris of Elk Rapids; and a sister, Diane D'Rosa of Florida.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial Celebration of Life service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Pine Grove Church of God, Indian Trail. Private interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association, a charity of one's choice or to the family.
      The Hill family would like to thank the staff at Bortz Healthcare for the special care they gave Herbert, especially during his last few days.
      Arrangements were handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Phyllis Jean Irwin
      Died March 8, 2000
      LAKE ANN - Phyllis Jean Irwin, 71, of Lake Ann, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 16, 1929, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Margaret Isbelle (Kinney) Holman. On Aug. 10, 1958, in Oakland County, she married Elmer Irwin.
      Phyllis enjoyed delivering meals on wheels to the elderly, spending time with her granddaughters, reading the bible and talking with her family.
      She is survived by three sons, John (Lisa) of S. Boardman, Tim (Sherry) of Lake Ann and Jim of Lake Ann; three granddaughters, Jennifer, Tiffany and Heather; a sister, Muriel Tucker of Traverse City; a special nephew, Fred Chapman; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer Irwin, on Sept. 9, 1999; and four sisters, Ruth Price, Joy "Shirley" Williams, Faye Killen and Georgina "Hoseapple" Stockman.
      Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Alto Goodspeed, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Greenbriar Cemetery in Lake Ann.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to ARC (Adult Retarded Citizens).
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      Joe Henry Kilpatrick
      Died March 6, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Joe Henry Kilpatrick, born in Traverse City on May 24, 1926, passed away at home on Monday.
      Joe was a veteran of the 78th Army Air Force and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He was the son of Jesse Earl and Hazel (Aldrich) Kilpatrick of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Maureen Wyatt; brother, Jesse (Pat) Kilpatrick; and his stepmother, Agalia (Greilick) Kilpatrick. He was married to JoAnn (Siladke) Kilpatrick for the past 20 years.
      Receiving his masters degree from Michigan State University, Joe was a well known educator and local historian of Traverse City. His love of the community is demonstrated through the many organizations he participated in throughout his lifetime. Included in these accomplishments is the Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America and Civic Players.
      Joe taught at Central Grade School in 1963, and was appointed superintendent of Cherry Knoll School the same year. During his years as superintendent/principal, he advocated for new methods of teaching so that all children would be able to learn at their own pace. During his years at Cherry Knoll he was appointed by Governor Milliken to head up the Environmental Education Task Force. He also participated in the MEA and NEA.
      After he resigned as principal he taught at Central Grade School where he was instrumental in starting the Gifted and Talented Program. He "retired" in 1988, the same year he was honored as "Teacher of the Year" by his fellow educators. Even after his retirement he remained a member of the Curriculum Advisory board of the Traverse City Public Schools. He set up teacher training programs for science and social studies. During this time he developed his "History in a Trunk" and local lumbering programs touring elementary schools. He was a member of the National Science teachers Association, and was an instructor for the Senior Academy NMC Extended Education program.
      During the last decade he became a well-known figure in Traverse City. He was past president of the Grand Traverse Pioneer and Historical Society, founder and president of the Grand Traverse Archeological Society, and a member of the Railroad Historical Society of Northern Michigan. As a member of the Michigan One Room School House Association, he specialized in researching and documenting regional one room schools.
      In 1998, he was voted "Historian of the Year" and was Grand Marshall for the Cherry Festival Heritage Parade.
      Never being able to keep his love of community and learning to himself, Joe began his famous history walks of Traverse City. As an extension of these walks, Joe began his "History on Wheels" program of Old Mission Peninsula. His diligent research of local history made these walks a favorite of tourists and local citizens.
      He was recently employed by the Con Foster Museum and was instrumental in the organizational and planning of the new Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
      In his "spare" time, he volunteered at the Traverse City Opera House, Festival of Trains, Cherry Festival, VFW bingo, Heritage Days at the Con Foster Museum and did history talks at local nursing homes. He was also a prominent figure at the thrashing machine or as the station master during the Buckley Old Engine Shows.
      His hobbies included gardening, photography, genealogy, camping, reading and traveling the United States.
      Just prior to Joe's death, a short story he wrote became published in the local book, Looking Over My Shoulder: Reflections of the 20th Century.
      He will be greatly missed by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, Kathryn Francisco and husband Gary Francisco of Traverse City, Joe D. Kilpatrick and wife Wendy Wise Kilpatrick of Grand Rapids, Deborah Curtis and husband Ralph Curtis of Traverse City, Bridget Kilpatrick and husband Thomas Thrasher of Traverse City, Catherine (Siladke) Nagel and husband Jeff Nagel of Grawn and Mark Siladke and wife Lori Siladke of Eastpointe; grandchildren, Gary G. Francisco, Erin K. Curtis, Crystal M. Lane, Kate S. Kilpatrick, Jessie M. Kilpatrick, Sarah C. Nagel and Casey Phillips, Alivia and Mitchell Siladke; and one great-grandchild, Tylus G. Francisco.
      A Celebration of His Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City with Rabbi Stacie Fine officiating.
      In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Joe H. Kilpatrick Scholarship Fund at NMC or the Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
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      Muriel Grace (Manchester) Preston
      Died March 6, 2000
      MAPLE CITY - Muriel Grace (Manchester) Preston, 84, of Maple City, passed away Monday at her home on Little Traverse Lake, Maple City.
      Born July 25, 1915, in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of Louis and Lois (Archibald) Manchester. Muriel grew up in Swansea, Mass., attended business school and was briefly a secretary before marrying Roger Preston in 1940. The family made their home in Grosse Pointe from 1953 until moving to Little Traverse Lake in 1971.
      Her family, friends and volunteering were paramount in Muriel's life. She was involved in a wide range of volunteer work from the Special Olympic Winter Games at Sugar Loaf and the Leelanau Historical Museum to a 20 year association with the Leelanau County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, where she was an officer. She was a member of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a past member of the Sugar Loaf Ladies Golf League. She was an active member of the Leland Community United Methodist Church.
      Her loving nature and her sparkle and spirit for life will be missed by her daughter, Louise Manchester Patterson of Maple City; son, Robert (Judith) Preston of Grosse Pointe Woods; her seven grandchildren, Gregory, Melissa, Aimee, Sarah, Daniel, Rebecca and Katherine; her two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Alexandra; and her only sister, Ruth Doodson of Swansea, Mass.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, who died in 1988.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Leland Community United Methodist Church with Pastor Joseph Graybill presiding. Interment with her husband, Roger, will follow at the Cleveland Township Cemetery. A reception immediately following the interment will be held at the Cleveland Township Hall.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Leland Community United Methodist Church, the Leelanau County Chapter of the American Cancer Society or to Munson Hospice.
      The family was served by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
     
      HARRIET SARAH KARN, 93, of Frankfort, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Friends may call at the funeral home at the time of service. Burial of cremains will be at Homestead Township Cemetery. A full obituary will be in Sunday's Record-Eagle.
     
      LEE PATRICK MICKLES, 19, of Traverse City, died Thursday morning, March 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A Celebration of Lee's Life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A complete obituary will be in Saturdays' Record-Eagle.
     
      JOHN A. SCHREIBER, 30, of Grayling, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Homes, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring at Elmwood Cemetery.
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      Suzanne J. Criswell Bornschein
      Died March 8, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Suzanne J. Criswell Bornschein, 75, of Traverse City, died Wednesday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born March 12, 1924, in Bay City, she was the daughter of Dr. Robert and Mabel (Seinke) Criswell. On Sept. 1, 1956, at St. Andrews Mission in Gaylord, she married Joseph John Bornschein, II. Formerly of Bay City, Manhattan, Fort Wayne, Ind. and Bellaire, she lived in Traverse City for the past three years.
      Suzanne was a 1943 graduate of Bay City Central High School, attended Sweet Briar College for girls in Virginia from 1943 to 1945 and graduated from Pratt Institute in New York in 1948 with a bachelor of arts degree in design and was a recognized member of ASID. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elk Rapids, an active member of the Junior League of Fort Wayne, a member of Newcomers in Traverse City and volunteered at Grand Traverse Pavilions. From 1986 until 1995 she was the owner and operator of "Serendipity North" in Alden. She enjoyed playing "Mahjongg," bridge, scrabble, checkers and the piano. She was an extensive world traveler. She spent winters building doll houses and their furnishings and her summers enjoying the beauty of Torch Lake.
      Surviving are four children, Joseph John Bornschein, III, Helen M. "Heidi" (Harold) Clark, Christopher P. (Sally) Bornschein and Samantha L. "Sam" (Eric) Olsen; six grandchildren, Lauren, Sierra, Cecily, Channing, Brenn and Addison; and one niece and three nephews.
      Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, on Feb. 18, 1985; one brother, Robert Criswell in 1985; and one sister, Jane Hoffman.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 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 Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City with the Rev. Catherine Woods Richardson and Rev. Fredrick E. Myers officiating. For the celebration of Sue's life, her last written request was that her friends attend in color (no black clothing). A tree will be planted in a national forest in Sue's honor.
      Memorials may be directed to either Grand Traverse Pavilions, 1000 Andrew Weiszer Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684 or House of Hope, 528 Second Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
      Elfa Elizabeth Jaquish
      Died March 8, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elfa Elizabeth Jaquish died peacefully at her home in Traverse City Wednesday afternoon with many of her family members present. She was 89 years old.
      Elfa was born into the Carlson family on Sept. 2, 1910, a Swede-Finn in heritage and a Yooper by birth. She never saw a scenic postcard or a pastoral scene that didn't remind her of her beloved Bessemer.
      She left her Bessemer home on Swamp Curve at the age of 19 to work at the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital as an attendant. A younger brother and two younger sisters soon followed, and they established the Traverse City branch of the Carlson family. Her parents, Elizabeth and Alexander Carlson, remained in Bessemer with the other four children. She worked 34 years at the state hospital, treating each patient with the kindness one usually associates with family and friends.
      On Nov. 30, 1930, Elfa married Lewis Richard Jaquish, and together they raised three sons, Richard and Reginald, both deceased, and Donald, who survives.
      Throughout her life, Elfa's sweet smile and generous nature allowed her to make friends with everyone she met. She served coffee and rolls mid-morning to the men who remodeled her kitchen. When they moved on to another job down the street, they still came back for their morning coffee with her. She never wanted anyone to be "kafeshukt," or as it translates in English, "sick of coffee."
      Elfa leaves her sister, Evelyn (William) Kirsch and brother, Clarence (Lucille) Carlson - both of Traverse city; sister, Elna Cocking and brother, Clifford Carlson - both of Bessemer; a sister, Janet Fort, and two brothers, Conrad and Eugene Carlson, preceded her in death. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Jeanne, widow of Richard, and Marilyn, wife of Donald.
      Four grandchildren also survive, they are Patti (Donald) Clous of Cadillac, Jim (Barbara) Jaquish and Laura (Cal Steinorth) Jaquish - all of Traverse City, and Kate Jaquish of Marquette.
      She often entertained her grandchildren with tales of her childhood in Bessemer. They will remember her for her Swedish phrases, her colorful afghans, and the scarves, slippers, and various garments, all lovingly crocheted with the same stitch.
      Three great-grandchildren survive as well. They are Adam Clous of Livonia, Kevin Clous of Cadillac and Holly Jaquish of Traverse City; nieces and nephews are Sharon Kirsch of Flint, Kathy McDonnell of Lupton, Jeff (Dinah) Fort, Kim Fort, Rolland Carlson, Glenn (Virginia) Carlson - all of Traverse City; Carol Ann (Alvin) Shively of Kalkaska, Larry (Marty) Kirsch of Bolingbrook, Ill., Charles (Marty) Cocking of Carona, Calif., Jim (Carol) Cocking of Bessemer; and Lois (Roy) Pace of Laurel, Miss. She is also survived by two special friends and caregivers, Liz McDonald and Barbara Martin, who helped care for her in her last weeks. Her first great-great-grandchild, Kaleb Quinton, was born Feb. 20, to Kevin Clous and Keri Rozveld. Of that event, Elfa would have said, "Has this been going on that long?"
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the funeral home with Rev. Bradley Will officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to the Northern Michigan Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 610 North Madison, Traverse City.
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      Franklin Sleder
      Died March 9, 2000
      STEVENSVILLE - Franklin Sleder, 87, of Stevensville and formerly of Traverse City, died Thursday.
      Born July 30, 1912, and raised in Traverse City moving to Stevensville in 1995, he was the son of Matthew and Lena (VanBurkert) Sleder. In Traverse City he married the former Theosdia Bochniak, who preceded him in death in 1994.
      He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the Army as a Major. Franklin was employed as an accountant in Traverse City for many years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      He is survived by a daughter, Connie (Terry) Fuller of Stevensville; two sons, Jon (Karen) Sleder of Stevensville and Gene (Michelle) Sleder of Traverse City; eight grandchildren, Scott Ruble, Taryn Fries, Adrian Sleder, Justin Sleder, Jamie Sleder, Amanda Sleder, Brianne Sleder and Scott Sleder; one great-grandchild, Zachary Ruble; and a brother, Richard (Mary) Sleder of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his wife; and three brothers.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the funeral home with Pastor Tamara Williams officiating. Military honors will be held under the auspices of VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Stevensville United Methodist Church or Hospice of Stevensville. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
     
      DAVID J. BEAUVAIS, 91, of Little Traverse Lake, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      STELLA LOUISE FAVREAU, 73, of Glen Arbor, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay, where friends may call Tuesday from noon until the time of service. Burial will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery in Elberta. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle.
     
      VIRGINIA FORSYTHE ROGERS, 88, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and formerly of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Colorado Springs.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at First Congregational Church in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CECILIA WOOD, 102, of Kalkaska, died Friday, March 10, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
      Elfa Elizabeth Jaquish
      Died March 8, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elfa Elizabeth Jaquish died peacefully at her home in Traverse City Wednesday afternoon with many of her family members present. She was 89 years old.
      Elfa was born into the Carlson family on Sept. 2, 1910, a Swede-Finn in heritage and a Yooper by birth. She never saw a scenic postcard or a pastoral scene that didn't remind her of her beloved Bessemer.
      She left her Bessemer home on Swamp Curve at the age of 19 to work at the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital as an attendant. A younger brother and two younger sisters soon followed, and they established the Traverse City branch of the Carlson family. Her parents, Elizabeth and Alexander Carlson, remained in Bessemer with the other four children. She worked 34 years at the state hospital, treating each patient with the kindness one usually associates with family and friends.
      On Nov. 30, 1930, Elfa married Lewis Richard Jaquish, and together they raised three sons, Richard and Reginald, both deceased, and Donald, who survives. Lewis preceded Elfa in death in 1977.
      Throughout her life, Elfa's sweet smile and generous nature allowed her to make friends with everyone she met. She served coffee and rolls mid-morning to the men who remodeled her kitchen. When they moved on to another job down the street, they still came back for their morning coffee with her. She never wanted anyone to be "kafeshukt," or as it translates in English, "sick for coffee."
      Elfa leaves her sister, Evelyn (William) Kirsch and brother, Clarence (Lucille) Carlson - both of Traverse city; sister, Elna Cocking and brother, Clifford Carlson - both of Bessemer; a sister, Janet Fort, and two brothers, Conrad and Eugene Carlson, preceded her in death. She is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Jeanne, widow of Richard, and Marilyn, wife of Donald.
      Four grandchildren also survive; they are Patti (Donald) Clous of Cadillac, Jim (Barbara) Jaquish and Laura (Cal Steinorth) Jaquish - all of Traverse City, and Kate Jaquish of Marquette.
      She often entertained her grandchildren with tales of her childhood in Bessemer. They will remember her for her Swedish phrases, her colorful afghans, and the scarves, slippers, and various garments, all lovingly crocheted with the same stitch.
      Three great-grandchildren survive as well. They are Adam Clous of Livonia, Kevin Clous of Cadillac and Holly Jaquish of Traverse City; nieces and nephews are Sharon Kirsch of Flint, Kathy McDonnell of Lupton, Jeff (Dinah) Fort, Kim Fort, Rolland Carlson, Glenn (Virginia) Carlson - all of Traverse City; Carol Ann (Alvin) Shively of Kalkaska, Larry (Marty) Kirsch of Bolingbrook, Ill., Charles (Marty) Cocking of Carona, Calif., Jim (Carol) Cocking of Bessemer; and Lois (Roy) Pace of Laurel, Miss. She is also survived by two special friends and caregivers, Liz McDonald and Barbara Martin, who helped care for her in her last weeks. Her first great-great-grandchild, Kaleb Quinton, was born Feb. 20, to Kevin Clous and Keri Rozveld. Of that event, Elfa would have said, "Has this been going on that long?"
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the funeral home with Rev. Bradley Will officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to the Northern Michigan Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 610 North Madison, Traverse City.
     
      Allen L. Lytle
      Died March 8, 2000
      KALKASKA - Allen L. Lytle, 82, of Kalkaska, died Wednesday at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
      Allen was born on Oct. 26, 1917, in Mancelona, the son of John and Iva (Anderson) Lytle. On Oct. 21, 1938, he married Elizabeth Deater. She preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1998.
      Allen drove trucks delivering heating fuel to area residence for many years. He retired in 1979. He lived in Mancelona until 1959 when he moved to Manistee Lake. Allen served as Coldsprings Township Treasurer from 1980 to 1992. He had been past master and secretary of the Mancelona Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Bellaire Masonic Lodge No. 398 F&AM. Allen also was a member of the Mancelona United Methodist Church. He enjoyed trout fishing.
      He is survived by a son, Thomas Lytle of Montague; two grandchildren, Thomas Lytle of Gaylord and Kim (Wayne) Williams of Big Rapids; and one great-grandchild, Miranda Williams of Big Rapids.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home under the auspices of the Bellaire Masonic Lodge No. 398 F&AM. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona with Rev. Carol Floyd of the Mancelona United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Coldsprings Township Cemetery in Kalkaska.
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      Lee Patrick Mickles
      Died March 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lee Patrick Mickles, 19, of Traverse City, died Thursday.
      The son of Linda Marie and Lee Edward "Leo" Mickles, of Traverse City, he was born on Dec. 2, 1980, in Santa Rosa, Calif.
      Lee enjoyed playing the guitar and building custom skateboards. He liked all types of music and skateboarding with his friends.
      He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Angie and Amy Mickles; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Ott of Traverse City; 13 cousins; and numerous aunts and uncles.
      Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. No additional services are planned.
      The family requested that any memorial contribution, in lieu of flowers, be directed to the Lee Mickles Memorial Fund. Funds will be used at the Community Skateboard Park.
      Thelma Lorraine Sailor
      Died March 9, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Thelma Lorraine Sailor, 84, of Interlochen, formerly of Ovid, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Oct. 18, 1915, in Lake City, she was the daughter of Frank Wallace and Carolyn Marry (Schadding) Richardson.
      Thelma was a member of the Interlochen Bible Church.
      She is survived by six children, Gary Sailor of Lansing, Barry (Deloris) Sailor of El Paso, Texas, Bonnie (William) Jane of Bradenton, Fla., Jean Ellis of Williamston, Bertine (Salvador) Tellez of Lansing and Lynn (Joseph) Bryan of Interlochen; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Melvin Sailor; a daughter, Carole Haney; brothers, Bill, Andrew "Pat", Frank and Al; and sisters, Florence, Gladys, Vivian and Catherine.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce Craner officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Ovid.
      Elena Isabelle Salathiel-Dombrowski
      Died March 9, 2000
      CLARKSTON - Elena Isabelle Salathiel-Dombrowski, 1 day old, died Thursday.
      She was the dear daughter of Keith and Kathleen Dombrowski of Clarkston; and beloved granddaughter of Lyndon (Patricia) Salathiel of Traverse City and William (Cynthia) Dombrowski of St. Clair Shores.
      A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 4005 S. Baldwin, Orion, with Father Joe Dailey officiating.
      The family asks that memorials be made to Mother and Unborn Child Care, P.O. Box 3250, Southfield, MI 48037.
      The family is being served by the Huron Street Chapel of Huntoon Funeral Home, Inc.
     
      RALPH BOWMAN, 77, of Elk Rapids, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Vistation will be from noon Tuesday until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids. A complete obituary will be in Monday's Record-Eagle.
     
      THOMAS D. COUNCILOR, 61, died Friday, March 10, 2000, at his home in Mancelona.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona.
     
      IRENE EVELYN FLORENCE WILSON, 88, of Fife Lake, died Friday, March 10, 2000.
      Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. Arrangements by Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
      Stella Louise Favreau
      Died March 9, 2000
      GLEN ARBOR - Stella Louise Favreau, 73, of Glen Arbor, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Stella was born March 1, 1927. in Lawton, Okla. In 1965, in Flint, she married Harold Raymond Favreau.
      Stella was a homemaker and she also enjoyed fishing.
      She is survived by her husband; a son, Arthur Carl Fredrickson of Coral Springs, Fla.; a daughter, Lucy Ruth Senart of Osakis, Minn.; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Livena Knox and Fay Lawson.
      She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay, where friends may call Tuesday from noon until the time of service. Burial will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery in Elberta.
      Martha C. Gerring
      Died March 11, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN - Martha C. Gerring, 87, a lifelong resident of South Boardman, died Saturday in Kalkaska.
      Born in South Boardman on Oct. 1, 1912, she was the daughter of James and Jeanette Hogerheide VanAmburg. On Dec. 24, 1935, in South Boardman, she married Leslie Gerring, who preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1993.
      Martha was a member of Victory Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and gardening.
      Surviving are her son, Gene Gerring of South Boardman; her daughter, Lois Szumera of South Boardman; four brothers, Chester VanAmburg of Kalkaska, Orin VanAmburg and Jack VanAmburg - both of Florida, and Gordon VanAmburg of Whitmore Lake; a sister, Pauline Scheck of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
      Two brothers, Martin and Elmer VanAmburg; and a sister, Marie Gragg, preceded her in death.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. William McQueen officiating. Interment will be in Boardman Township Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
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      James Harold 'Jim' Hagen
      Died March 11, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - James Harold "Jim" Hagen, 77, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Grand Traverse Pavilions where he had been a resident since 1998.
      He is survived by Katherine "Kitty" Mitchell whom he married on June 2, 1945, following a courtship that began at Northport Point, where both had summer employment at Anderson's Store and Cedar Lodge. They celebrated their golden anniversary with family and friends in 1995.
      Jim was born March 9, 1923, in Northport, the son of Laura (Garthe) and John Hagen, and graduated from Northport High School in 1940. He received his bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering at the University of Michigan in 1947. He was commissioned as ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve following completion of Midshipmen's School at Cornell University in 1945, and served on the west coast during World War II.
      Jim's aeronautical engineering career began in the design and manufacture of helicopter rotor blades at Parsons Corporation in Traverse City in 1947 and continued at Parsons Corporation of California from 1969 to 1975 in Stockton, Calif. He was proud of his contributions in aerospace engineering, especially the Apollo and Viking programs. He retired from Bell Helicopter/Textron in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1985, after ten years there as an engineer. While in the employ of Parsons Corporation, his work took him to Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and Asia. After their children had grown, the couple enjoyed visiting national parks in the western United States and studying native American culture in the southwest.
      An avid sportsman, Jim enjoyed sailing, skiing, golf, fishing, hunting and camping. He was a pioneer instructor in downhill skiing in Traverse City and a volunteer leader in the Boy Scouts.
      In addition to his wife, Katherine, in Traverse City, Jim is survived by daughter, Kathy Wilson of Indialantic, Fla.; son, John of Litchfield Park, Ariz.; son, James of Ithaca, NY; and three grandchildren, Eric and Katie Wilson and Jack Hagen. He is also survived by brothers, Isaac of Northport, Grant of Arlington, Va., Franklin of Celina, Ohio; and sisters, Lita Oltman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Esther Yeates of East Lansing.
      He was preceded in death by his father, in 1952; his mother, in 1974; and his sister, Joan Munro of Elk Rapids, in 1983.
      Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gary Hogue officiating.
      Contributions in his memory may be made to the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association of Northern Michigan.
      Harriet Sarah Karn
      Died March 8, 2000
      HONOR - Harriet Sarah Karn, 93, of Honor, died Wednesday at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Born Jan. 22, 1907, in Fallasburg, she was the daughter of Bert Edwin and Carrie May (Thompson) Lillie. On Nov. 22, 1933, in Homestead Township, she married William Karn, who preceded her in death.
      Harriet was a seamstress and enjoyed knitting and all types of needlework.
      She is survived by a son, William Karn of Honor; two daughters, Patricia (Tony) Simicich of Sunnyvale, Calif. and Laura (Carl) Nespor of Thompsonville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband; six brothers; and three sisters.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah with Rev. Stephen Davidson officiating. Friends may call the funeral home Monday at the time of service. Burial of cremains will be at Homestead Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to The Harriet S. Karn Memorial Fund.
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      Lee Patrick Mickles
      Died March 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lee Patrick Mickles, 19, of Traverse City, died Thursday.
      The son of Linda Marie and Lee Edward "Leo" Mickles, of Traverse City, he was born on Dec. 2, 1980, in Santa Rosa, Calif.
      Lee enjoyed playing the guitar and building custom skateboards. He liked all types of music and skateboarding with his friends.
      He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Angie and Amy Mickles; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Ott of Traverse City; 13 cousins; and numerous aunts and uncles.
      Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. No additional services are planned.
      The family requested that any memorial contribution, in lieu of flowers, be directed to the Lee Mickles Memorial Fund. Funds will be used at the Community Skateboard Park.
     
      David A. Smeltzer
      Died March 8, 2000
      FRANKFORT - David A. Smeltzer, 39, of Frankfort, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      David was born Nov. 22, 1960, in Frankfort, the son of Rex and Mary Ann (Richards) Smeltzer. David was a graduate of Frankfort High School and was employed as a machinist for Frankfort Manufacturing Co.
      On Dec. 13, 1997, he married Nichole Swikoski, she survives. David is also survived by his son Cory and daughter Amber - both of Elberta; a sister, Bobbi Smeltzer of Flint; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
      Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes, with Pastor Rick Stieve officiating. Friends may meet with the family from noon until the time of services on Sunday.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the David A. Smeltzer Memorial Fund.
     
     
      BESSIE E. GREEN, 77, of Mesick, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hitesman Funeral Home in Cadillac. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mesick.
     
      EDYTHE L. KIES, 88, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      VIRGINIA FORSYTHE ROGERS, 88, of Colorado Springs, Colo. and formerly of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Colorado Springs.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at First Congregational Church in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      David J. Beauvais
      Died March 9, 2000
      LITTLE TRAVERSE LAKE - David J. Beauvais, 91, of Little Traverse Lake, Leelanau County, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born June 21, 1908, in Anchorville, he was the son of John and Amy (Kull) Beauvais.
      On June 17, 1933, in Detroit, he married Dorothy E. Lee who preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 1998. He was also preceded in death by a cousin, David E. Kull, and a brother, Daniel Beauvais.
      David was a graduate of Detroit Western High School and Wayne State University. He was a member of Kappa Chi fraternity and a former resident of Detroit.
      He was with Detroit public schools for 38 years, most of them as an athletic director at Durfee Junior High School. He gave 30 years of volunteer service to the American Red Cross.
      Dave was inducted into the Wayne State University Hall of Fame in 1978. He was a noted head starter for the NCAA track and field championships held in Cobo Arena as well as other major track championships for the Big Ten and Big Eight.
      During his retirement years in Leelanau County, he was active in the American Cancer Society and Prospectors and served on the Cherry Capital Airport commission.
      Survivors include a daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Tuberdyck of Oscoda; a son, David Beauvais of Elk River, Minn.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
      Friends may call at the time of the memorial service which will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Deacon Daniel Dockery will officiate.
      Burial will be in Cleveland Township Cemetery at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau County unit of the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.
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      Ralph Bowman
      Died March 11, 2000
      WILLIAMSBURG - Ralph Bowman, 77, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Ralph was born in Plymouth, England on Oct. 12, 1922, to William Thomas and Hannah Jane (Avent) Bowman. In 1929, Ralph came with his mother, sister and two brothers to join his father in the United States. Ralph's father had come to this country a few years earlier to work as a hard hat diver on the Detroit-Windsor tunnel project. The family settled in Pontiac.
      Ralph became a U.S. citizen and served in World War II as an infantry medic with General Mark Clark's Third Army in North Africa and Italy. He spent 22 months (1943-45) overseas and earned the Bronze Star for bravery. After the service, Ralph returned to Pontiac and continued his employment with General Motors Corporation truck and coach division. In 1946, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Pontiac, he married (Bernadette) Evelyn Gauthier of L'Anse. They remained married at the time of his death.
      In addition to his loving wife, Evelyn, Ralph is survived by two sons, Alan of Troy and Geoff of Elk Rapids and a daughter-in-law of 26 years, Nan Bowman of Elk Rapids. He is also survived by two brothers, Jed of Orion and Colin of Pontiac; 25 nephews and nieces; 55 great-nephews and great-nieces; and several great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces.
      Ralph was always very close to his brothers and sisters-in-law and most of his social life was enjoyed around this extended family. He especially enjoyed fishing and hunting in the Upper Peninsula with his in-laws and around Cheboygan County with his brother-in-law, Otto Dahlgren, who died in 1980.
      In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Vera Dahlgren, a brother, Will, who died in England, and two nephews.
      Ralph started visiting the Elk Rapids area in 1976 and enjoyed the local outdoors, especially trolling on Lake Michigan for trout and salmon. He retired from General Motors in 1982. In 1989, he and Evelyn built a home on Elk Lake and traveled between their Waterford home and Elk Rapids. They moved to Elk Lake in the summer of 1993.
      The family will greet friends from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday when memorial services will be held at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. The Rev. William Lipscomb will officiate.
      Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
      The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the medical team - especially Dr. William Howard and Dr. David MacDougall, that enabled Ralph to enjoy a quality of life far exceeding what would normally be expected, given his health since 1993, as well as the staff of Munson Medical Center who provided thoughtful, competent, medical care to Ralph and extraordinary compassion to his family during his earlier hospitalization as well as during his recent stay.
     
     
     
      CARL L. BIRDSALL SR., 94, of Rapid City, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. A retired railroad and construction worker, he was born June 7, 1905, in Indian River.
      Visitation take place from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Star Township Cemetery in Alba.
     
      EDWIN WALTER HARRIS, 71, of Grayling, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in Grayling. A retired construction truck driver, he was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Petoskey.
      Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling followed by a time of sharing memories at 7 p.m. Private family burial will take place at St. Francis Cemetery in Petoskey.
     
      WILLIAM JAMES HAWLEY, 41, of Grayling, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, in Gaylord. A truck driver, he was born Jan. 15, 1959, in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
     
      JOYCE R. MACNEIL, 85, of Thompsonville, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      VERNA M. RADTKE, 87, of Filer City, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at Memorial Heritage Christian AFC in Onekama. She was born Feb. 17, 1913, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee. Entombment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      JEFFREY C. SCHUMACKER, 46, of Manistee, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at his home. He was born Feb. 1, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Onekama Township Cemetery.
     
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      John Paul Nitzke
      Died November 20, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - John Paul Nitzke, 72, of Traverse City, died Nov. 20, 1999, at Munson Medical Center.
      Born March 18, 1927, in Syracuse, N.Y., he was the son of August John and Bessie (St. John) Nitzke.
      John was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Ford Motor Company on April 1, 1993, and moved to Traverse City from Macomb Township in September 1993. John was a lifetime member of the Elks for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
      Survivors include his wife, Beverly; two daughters, Deborah Coffey of Port Angeles, Wash., and Lori Talamontes, of Ypsilanti; a son, John; a step son, Robert Nitzke of California; two step children, Michael Coleman of New Baltimore and Linda Coleman of Traverse City; a grandson, Benjamin Flexner of Placitas, N.M.; five step grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsey, Hollie, Joseph, and Michael; a sister, Betty Kardinski of Bridgeport, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews in Syracuse and Rochester, N.Y.
      John was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, August Nitzke, and a sister, Iva Rogers.
      Friends may call at the time of services which will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 19 Mile Road and Hayes in Sterling Heights. The celebrant will be the Rev. Lawrence Jackson.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
     
      R.G. 'GEEGE' FRANK GRIFFIN, 57, of Lake Ann, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at his residence.
      Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Thursday's Record-Eagle.
     
      DANIEL JAY QUALEY, 40, of Traverse City and Sparta, Tenn., died Sunday, March 12, 2000, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
      Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Christians Funeral Home in Cheboygan. Additional services and burial will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Michigan Memorial Park in Flatrock.
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      Robert R. Allen
      Died March 13, 2000
      MAPLE CITY - Robert R. Allen, 74, of Maple City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 9, 1925, in Milford, he was the son of Russell and Martha (Campbell) Allen and has been a resident of this area since moving here eight years ago from Highland.
      Bob was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Construction Battalion of the U.S. Navy. He had been a barber for 42 years, owning and operating Bob's Barber Shop in White Lake Township. On Aug. 16, 1947, he married the former Betty H. Batchelor. Bob was a member of the Leelanau County Senior Citizens and the Maple City Community Church, where he was active in church affairs and served as the head of the church board. Bob enjoyed transporting senior citizens to various appointments, enjoyed volunteer work, gardening and visiting with people.
      He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Thomas R. (Connie) Allen of Howell, Linda (Larry) Smith of Traverse City, James Allen and Kenneth Allen - both of Maple City, Eric (Beatrice) Allen of Mayville, Julie (Jon) Dunaske of Traverse City and Jeff (Nancy) Allen of Flint; 11 grandchildren; and sisters, Marie Stites of Acme, Jean Emery of Roanoke, Va. and Jeanette (Quinton) Plummer of Kingston.
      Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and by a sister, Lorraine Varion.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Maple City Community Church with Mr. Carroll Satler officiating. Inurnment will be in Kasson Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Maple City Community Church or to the Salvation Army.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Gordon F. Bauer
      Died March 13, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gordon F. Bauer, 76, of Traverse City, died suddenly Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Gordon was born March 20, 1923, in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Traverse City Association of the Deaf and National Fraternal Society of the Deaf.
      He is survived by his wife, Marcella A. (Reichardt) Bauer of Traverse City; daughter, Sue Bauer of Traverse City; son, Ronald (Carol) Bauer of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Lindsay, Whitney, Beth, Jake, Gordon and Annie; and a brother, Christian Bauer of Grand Rapids.
      Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date this spring.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Wilbur C. Peterman
      Died March 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Wilbur C. Peterman, 85, an avid golfer of Traverse City, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Wilbur was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He had been a resident of Traverse City since 1972, living in Kings Court, where he enjoyed working as handyman. He was formerly employed by Chrysler Corp. as an auto mechanic.
      He is survived by his loving family of three sisters and one brother, Pearl McCann, Elsie Ottens, Clark Greene and Ann Lambert; one niece; and two nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Molding; a stepfather, Jay Molding; and a brother, Clyde Greene.
      Cremation has taken place. Private services will be held.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ZINA K. CROUCH, 102, of Fife Lake, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon. A homemaker, she was born Nov. 7, 1897.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garfield Township Cemetery.
     
      SCOTT A. DEATER, 25, of Kingsley, died Wednesday morning, March 15, 2000, at home with his family by his side.
      Services are being planned and a full obituary will appear in Friday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      FRANCES M. DEVINE, 89, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      CHARLES DEVERE HALL, 74, of South Boardman, died Monday, March 13, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. A retired rural mail carrier, he was born Oct. 8, 1925.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 3 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lodi Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
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      Jack Chichester
      Died July 16, 1999
      COLUMBUS, Ind. - Jack Chichester, 78, of Columbus, Ind., died July 16, 1999, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
      Jack was born March 6, 1921, in Traverse City, Mich., the son of Iva Wood and Clarence Chichester. He married Shirley A. Gobin of Columbus on Aug. 13, 1946, in Traverse City, Mich. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1987.
      Jack graduated June 8, 1941, from Traverse City High School. He was an Army veteran of six campaigns in World War II.
      He is survived by a daughter, Linda Smith of Columbus; two grandsons, Eric Newkirk and Gary Smith - both of Columbus; a sister, Zola Hennrick of Traverse City, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
      Jack was also preceded in death by a brother, Clarence "Bud" Chichester.
      Arrangements were handled by Barkes, Inlow & Weaver Funeral Home.
     
      RG 'Geege' Frank Griffin
      Died March 13, 2000
      LAKE ANN - RG "Geege" Frank Griffin, 57, of Lake Ann, died Monday at his residence.
      Born April 9, 1942, in Thompsonville, he was the son of RV John and Frances (Mills) Griffin. On May 17, 1980, in Thompsonville, he married the former Ann Marie Johnson.
      A machinist, Geege was saved and on Monday, March 13, he went on to be with His Lord and Savior. Geege was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
      He is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters, Jodi Ann Griffin of Lake Ann and Andrea Collington of Florida; mother, Frances Bair of Traverse City; sisters, Sandra (Dick) Amenson of Interlochen and Fran Griffin of Thompsonville; a brother, John Griffin of Lake Ann; three grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Sandra (Ed) Johnson Scarbrough of Traverse City and Joyce (Tim) Johnson Antell of Ada; a mother-in-law, Lola (Larry) Lung of Beulah; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
      Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Traverse City with Pastor Larry Ross officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to The Geege Griffin Memorial Fund.
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      Edythe L. Kies
      Died March 11, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Edythe L. Kies, 88, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Born Aug. 7, 1911, in Muskegon, she was the daughter of Frank and Edna (Lyons) Erickson. On June 4, 1945, she married Haskel A. "Jack" Jackson, who preceded her in death in April 1953. On June 7, 1959, she married Glenn S. Kies, who preceded her in death in December 1984.
      Edythe was a professional secretary and in 1957 she founded Jackson Telephone Answering Service in Traverse City, which was renamed Traverse Answering Service in 1959. Edythe operated the service until it was sold in 1987. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, past president of Michigan Telephone Answering Association, former member of Michigan Association of Radio Systems, Associated Telephone Answering Exchanges and Business and Professional Women's Club.
      She is survived by a son, Richard Kies of Traverse City; granddaughters, Lori Kies of Traverse City and Lisa (John K.) Washburn of Traverse City; and great-grandson, Tomas Washburn of Traverse City.
      Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Hooker; stepfather, Albert Laube; and daughter-in-law, Carol Kies.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City with Rev. D. Edward Emenheiser officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be held in the spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Elks National Foundation, 625 Bay Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
      William P. 'Pat' Weede
      Died March 5, 2000
      GILLETTE, Wyo. - William P. "Pat" Weede, 48, of Gillette, died Sunday, March 5, at his home as a result of cancer.
      Born Nov. 27, 1951, in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., he was the son of Edward and Agnes Jeanne (Baum) Weede.
      He moved to Niles, Mich. when he was three years old. Pat received his education and graduated from high school there in 1970. He then attended Lake Superior State college, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. for three years and then Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo where he received a bachelor's degree in secondary education. He first taught history at Coloma High School for four years where he was the head wrestling coach as well as coach for track and football.
      He married Kathleen "Kathy" Magioncalda on Aug. 16, 1980, in Jackson, Mich. They moved to Gillette, Wyo. and Pat began teaching physical education at Campbell County High School in August, 1980. He was former head coach for wrestling and was also coach for boy and girl's soccer. He coached in both the junior and senior highs and coached a traveling soccer team for many years. Pat enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Lake Michigan at Traverse City, Mich.
      He is survived by his wife, Kathy Weede; son, Jason Weede; a daughter, Erin Weede - all of Gillette; his father, Edward Weede of Traverse City, Mich.; two sisters, Chris Pola of Portland, Ore. and Jayme Salinis of Lafayette, Ind.; a brother, Michael Weede of St. Joseph, Mich.; and a grandmother, Agnes Grover of Livonia, Mich.
      He was preceded in death by his mother.
      Funeral services were held on March 8 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Gillette.
      In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to benefit the Northeast Wyoming Hospice in Gillette, Wyo. Donations may be sent in care of Wilson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 734, Gillette, WY 82717.
     
      LYAL W. DIETZ, 78, of Manistee, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born July 14, 1921, in Manistee.
      Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee. Interment will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      THOMAS C. LYNCH, 80, of Thompsonville, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Benzonia Chapel McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      CHARLES ZAMESNIK, 49, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where visitation will be from 10 a.m. today until the time of service.
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      Scott A. Deater
      Died March 15, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Scott A. Deater, 25, of Kingsley, died Wednesday after he lost his courageous battle with cancer.
      Born Oct. 13, 1974, in Traverse City, he was the son of Allen and Margaret (Bauer) Deater.
      As a youngster Scott worked for Rolling Meadows Farms and in 1991 he started working for American Die and Mold. After graduating from Kingsley High School in 1993, he enrolled in a special apprentice program through Northwestern Michigan College and received his Journeymen's Machinist Mold Maker Card. He was employed as a tool and die maker. Scott enjoyed snowmobiling, bowling, hunting and working on his truck.
      Survivors include his parents, Allen and Margaret Deater of Kingsley; a brother, Jason, at home; paternal grandparents, June LaForge of Mancelona and Virgil Deater of Kalkaska; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Peggy (Olds) Bauer Couch and Albert Bauer; step-grandfather, Wallace Petroskey; and a cousin, Shaun Whitley.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Carol Ankerson Memorial Fund in care of the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      Frances M. Devine
      Died March 14, 2000
      KALKASKA - Frances M. Devine, 89, a longtime resident of Kalkaska, died Tuesday at her home.
      Frances was born in Chicago on April 16, 1910, to Edward and Catherine Boyle McHale. On Feb. 11, 1950, in Wilmette, Ill., she was married to Cornelius Devine, who survives.
      In her early years, Frances resided in Illinois where she worked as a secretary to the Wire Chief at the Rogers Park District Office of Illinois Bell Telephone. She moved to Kalkaska in 1950. She was a member of CETA and St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed crafts.
      Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert (Catherine) Devine of West Branch; a daughter, Maureen (Jerry) Hayes of Grayling; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska and 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with Father Jim Holtz serving as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary of the Woods Cemetery.
      Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary of the Woods or to Mass intentions.
      Alta Ruth Douglass
      Died March 16, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Alta Ruth Douglass, 81, of Traverse City, died Thursday at her home.
      She was born May 14, 1918, in Quinton, Okla., the daughter of Charles and Chloe (Folsom) Aston, Sr. and had resided in Traverse City for the last two years, coming here from California. Alta Ruth married Rowland S. "Sam" Douglass on March 2, 1940, in Los Angeles at Epworth Methodist Church.
      Alta Ruth was very devoted to her husband and family. She was active in church choir and participated in a number of musical ensembles. Over the years she and her husband chaperoned and sponsored many youth activities at church. She had been an administrative assistant, having been employed by the UCLA Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and following her retirement and her husbands retirement, together they enjoyed purchasing and restoring antique furniture. Since living in Traverse City, Alta Ruth was a member of the Peninsula Bible Church where her son Philip serves as Pastor.
      Alta Ruth is survived by her children, Rev. Philip (Carolyn) Douglass and Cassandra S. Douglass - both of Traverse City; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Chad (Linda) Douglass and son Gabriel of South Bend, Ind., Eric (Carrie) Douglass and sons Jackson and Brady of Rockford, and Ryan Douglass of Traverse City; her siblings, Charles (Margaret) Aston of Laguna Hills, Calif. and Dal Aston of Lewiston, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, in September of 1997; by her parents; and by her siblings, H. DeWitt Aston, Laura L. Aston and Olga Aston.
      Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Concord Methodist Church Cemetery in Beaver Falls, Pa. with the Rev. Jan Douglass, associate pastor of The Presbyterian Church of New Waterford, Ohio, officiating.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Land Fund of Peninsula Bible Church in care of Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home or to Munson Hospice.
      Fred G. LaPorte
      Died March 16, 2000
      MANISTEE - Fred G. LaPorte, 70, of Manistee, died Thursday morning at his home surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.
      Born June 1, 1929, in Cheboygan, he was the son of Helen (Rochon) LaPorte and the late Clarence F. LaPorte. Fred was a graduate of Cheboygan High School and had served in the Michigan National Guard. On June 3, 1961, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee, he married Nancy L. Bryck.
      Fred was employed for 35 years with the Consumers Power Company until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as playing golf. He loved jazz music, antique cars and the outdoors. Fred was a communicant of Guardian Angels Catholic Church of Manistee where he served as an usher. He was also a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge No. 250 of Manistee, a former member of the Manistee Lions Club and a member of the Manistee Golf and Country Club.
      He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. LaPorte of Manistee; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lynn and John Steve of Bay City, Kelly LaPorte of Traverse City and Julie and Greg Hejl of Bear Lake; three granddaughters, Taylor and Rachael Steve - both of Bay City and Ericka Hejl of Bear Lake; his mother, Helen LaPorte of Cheboygan; his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Mel Rocheleau of Traverse City; two aunts, Lola LaHaie and Clara (Don) Deinzer - all of Cheboygan; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
      The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A memorial Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee with Msgr. Gerard F. Guzikowski serving as celebrant. The family will also receive friends from 9 a.m. Monday at the church until the time of service. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,also in Manistee.
      Memorials will be established in Fred's name for Guardian Angels Catholic Church of Manistee, the American Cancer Society and the Manistee Elks Lodge Building Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Monday morning.
     
      JOSEPH J. KOVALCIK, 81, of Freesoil, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, in Ludington. He was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Freesoil.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where a Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Freesoil. Burial will follow at St. John Cantius Church Cemetery.
     
      CHARLOTTE M. KUMMER, 71, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at the home of her daughter in Traverse City. A retired housekeeper, she was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Detroit.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CARL CLIFTON SHOUP, JR., 74, of Wellston, formerly of Belleville, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1925, in Riverview.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Wellston Cemetery.
     
      DOROTHY R. VAN ARNAM, 82, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Services are being planned for a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Robert A. Black
      Died March 17, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert A. Black, 86, of Traverse City, died Friday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born Aug. 1, 1913, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Cornelia (Dickey) Black. On Feb. 14, 1964, he married the former Frances McCulcheon.
      Bob was the owner of Robert Black and Associates. He was interested in fossils. He enjoyed them so much he built a museum on his property and opened it to the public in 1985. Bob obtained his bachelor degree in languages from Western Reserve University.
      He is survived by his wife, Frances, of Traverse City; daughter, Julie Black of Traverse city; a sister, Elizabeth Ball of Westlake, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Private family services will be held later in the spring.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Interlochen Public Library, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen, MI 49643.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Thomas C. Lynch
      Died March 16, 2000
      THOMPSONVILLE - Thomas C. Lynch, a resident of Springdale Township for the past 15 years, died early Thursday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City at the age of 80.
      Thomas was born on Oct. 18, 1919, in Republic, Mich. in the Upper Peninsula, the son of William Owen and Elvera (Erickson) Lynch. He had served our country honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 41st infantry division and was awarded a silver star. When he was younger, Thomas had worked as a brick mason. He had also worked as a warehouse manager for Miller Brewery, retiring in 1985. It was at this time that he moved up north from Walled Lake. Thomas was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, the American Legion, Read-Osborne Post No. 531 in Copemish, VFW Post No. 6333 in Kaleva and the 41st Infantry Division, Midwest Chapter, Company H.
      Thomas is survived by two sisters, Noreen Crawford of Simi Valley, Calif. and Cathy (Marvin) Szumlinski of Walled Lake. Also surviving are very dear and longtime friends, Jeanne and Bob Kramb and family of Thompsonville and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and two wives.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes, where a rosary will be recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The funeral liturgy for Thomas will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish with Father Richard Kosterman serving as celebrant. Visitation will also be held at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Following the visitation and services for Thomas, he will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in the Springdale Township Cemetery.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.
     
     
      BERNICE R. ANDERSON, 91, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      JOHN A. GAUTHIER, 76, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at his home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      DUILIO D. LUCCHETTI, 83, of Interlochen, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at home.
      Services are being handled by Neeley-Turowski Funeral Home in Livonia.
     
      ELINOR M. MEAD, 86, of Honor, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. She was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Calumet.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort. Spring interment will be in Champion Hill Cemetery.
     
      DARRELL RAY SHAW SR., 62, of Lansing, died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where friends may also call from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Jennie H. Bogart
      Died March 14, 2000
      MANTON - Jennie H. Bogart, a longtime resident of Manton, died peacefully in the company of her family on Tuesday in San Ramon, Calif. In failing health she had moved to California in December 1997 to be closely cared for by her two daughters and son-in-law. Jennie was loved greatly by her family and friends, and touched the lives of many through her tremendous kindness and generosity.
      She was born Jennie H. Gilde, the daughter of Dutch immigrants, on Feb. 9, 1918, in South Boardman. She soon moved to the Manton area, where she attended the one room Gentle School through the 8th grade. At age 12, Jennie's mother died, leaving her to care for her father and younger brother. Balancing these additional responsibilities, she graduated from Manton Rural Agricultural School in 1936, where she excelled in basketball and played trombone with the band. Jennie married William Bogart on July 20, 1941. During World War II, Jennie moved to Grand Rapids, where she worked at the GM Diesel Equipment Plant. In 1951, after the birth of their first daughter, Jennie and Bill moved back to Manton where they bought and ran a dairy farm.
      Many knew Jennie from her ten years at the U.S. Soil Conservation District office in Cadillac, as well as her 20 years selling land and homes for Bennett, Slack and Banner Real Estate companies in Cadillac. Others knew her through her service in the Liberty Ladies Aid, as a member of the Paul Bunyan Board of Realtors and from the congregation at the Manton Methodist Church. All who knew Jennie regarded her as an honest, warm, fun, selfless, caring and independent woman, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a loving sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor and friend.
      Jennie is survived by her brother, Edward and sister-in-law, Aylis Gilde of Manton; a daughter, Carol, and son-in-law, Michael Burke, of Danville, Calif.; daughter Cathy Cousart of South San Francisco, Calif.; a son, William, and daughter-in-law, Marjorie Bogart, of Manton; and seven grandchildren. We, her family, loved her deeply and will miss her greatly.
      Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 9475 East 14 1/4 Road, Manton, MI.
      Donations in Jennie's honor may be sent to the organization supervised by her daughter, Cathy Cousart, San Francisco Department of Social Services, Child Protection Center, Shelter Intake Unit, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120.
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      John R. Broadfoot
      Died March 17, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - John R. Broadfoot, 83, a retired podiatrist and college administrator, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 13, 1916, in Highland Park, he was the son of John R. and Nell R. (Lardie) Broadfoot. John was the grandson of George W. Lardie, an early settler who moved to Old Mission Peninsula in 1859. On April 5, 1942, in Traverse City, he married the former Helen Jane Kalahar.
      He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1934 and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Central Michigan and Saginaw Valley State Universities. John completed his doctoral studies in education at the University of Michigan. He served in the hospital corps of U.S.Navy Reserve as a PhM1 C (pharmacist mate first class) and foot doctor during World War II. He was associated with the Saginaw Valley State University for a number of years and retired in 1980 as an administrator and later received the "Distinguished Alumni Award" in 1982. In 1995 John received a "Citation for Meritorious Service" from The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in Evanston, Ill. and was named a Paul Harris Fellow in 1980 by the Rotary Club of Saginaw Valley in Saginaw.
      John was a very active member of Central United Methodist Church, where he served on the Administrative Board, Stewardship and Nominating Committee and Board of Trustees. Always active in community service, his other membership organizations include past district governor of Rotary International and a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club, Traverse City Elks Lodge No. 323, served on the Peninsula Township Planning Commission, the board of Child and Family Services, former vice president of Michigan Jaycee's; he was past president of the Michigan Chiropody Association, a past president of Ahgosa Dancing Club and a member of the Pioneer and Historical Society in Traverse City. He also enjoyed volunteering at Munson Medical Center.
      He is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, John Randall "Randy" (Diane) Broadfoot of Bay City; a daughter, Monica "Moni" (J.) Broadfoot Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Jody Martinez, Jill Gould, Alexander Johnson, Jennifer Broadfoot and Ryan Broadfoot; and five great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 20, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery later this spring.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Central United Methodist Church or The Rotary Foundation, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.
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      Charles James Idema
      Died March 17, 2000
      SUTTONS BAY - Charles James Idema died at home Friday at the age of 73.
      He was born to Robert and Josephine Idema on Sept. 25, 1926, in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Central High School and the University of Michigan Dental School.
      He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He practiced dentistry in Suttons Bay for 25 years after which he served as admissions counselor at the Interlochen Arts Academy. He has been president of the Suttons Bay Village Council, and a Rotarian and trustee of the Suttons Bay Congregational Church.
      Surviving are his wife, Marylouise; a daughter, Janet Ostrowski; sons, Bruce and Jeff; granddaughters, Jill and Robin Ostrowski; his sister, Patricia Paine; and a brother, William F. Idema.
      The remains have been cremated and a family remembrance service was held.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Amelia S. Smith
      Died January 26, 2000
      SUTTONS BAY - Amelia S. Smith, 89, of Suttons Bay, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Onekama at Memorial Heritage Nursing Home.
      Amelia was born April 29, 1910, on a farm in Suttons Bay on Stoney Point Road near Lover's Lane. She was the daughter of John and Emma (Chimoski) Shumsky.
      Amelia had been a clerk in a grocery store for many years. She also cared for children when their parents would go on vacation. Her favorite past times were making beaded Christmas ornaments, selling church raffle tickets and being top salesperson for many years, distributing prayer cards, talking about angels, and just telling everyone her favorite stories of exciting things that happened in her life.
      I'm sure Amelia S. Smith is in heaven now, sitting next to God, telling Him about the time she saw Him and, of course, making Him listen to her great stories.
      Amelia married Luther E. Smith, who preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1969. She had no children of her own, but she helped raise eight stepchildren, Leon Smith, Johnnie Smith, James Smith (deceased), Ruth Nelson, Helen Nelson, Donald Smith, Dale Smith and Cristina Hopkins.
      Her four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death, Alice Gordon, Betty Gwizdala, Gertrude Korson, Otellia Lee, George Shumsky, Michael Shumsky, Tony Shumsky and Martin Shumsky.
      Graveside services will be held in the spring at a time to be announced later.
      Memorials or Masses may be made to St. Michael's Church, 315 Broadway, Box 9, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 or St. Mary Magdalen Church, 50 East Annabelle Avenue, Hazel Park, MI 48030.
      Martha R. Sorenson
      Died February 22, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Martha R. Sorenson, 82, of Fife Lake and formerly of Birmingham, died Monday, Feb. 22, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Martha was born April 17, 1917, in Detroit. Her husband, William, preceded her in death in 1983.
      Surviving are her sisters, Olga Bauer of Berkley and Anna (Dwight) Evans of California; and several nieces and nephews.
      A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday, March 23, at the Fife Lake United Methodist Church.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Redeemer Lutheran Church in Birmingham or Fife Lake United Methodist Church.
     
     
      EARL CARLOW, 95, of Lake City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, in Cadillac. A retired accountant, he was born Nov. 26, 1904, in Attica Township.
      Funeral services were held Friday at Young Funeral Home in Lake City. Burial will be in Lake City Cemetery.
     
      NATHAN E. COTTER, 45, of Kasson Township, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at his home. A restaurant server, he was born April 13, 1954, in Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at noon Tuesday at Maple City Community Church. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      MARIETTA C. DUNLOP, 79, of Lake Ann, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Memorial services will be held in April. A complete obituary will appear in the Record-Eagle later this week. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      VIRGINIA L. HUMMON, 81, of Bear Lake, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. She was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Denton, Georgia.
      Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Pleasanton Township Cemetery.
     
      MARGARET FERN SOULE, 90, of Wellston, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at Orchard Hill Adult Foster Care Home in Brethren. She was born July 6, 1909, in Marne.
      Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Irons Union Church in Irons. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Park in Flushing. Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
     
     
      HUGH R. WATKINS, 82, of Central Lake, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1918.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      Bernice R. Anderson
      Died March 18, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Bernice R. Anderson, 91, a 50-year resident of the Grand Traverse area died Saturday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born Feb. 15, 1909, in Millbrook, Mich., the third of Charles J. and Rose (Davis) Kendall's eight children, Bernice was an accomplished musician. She and two sisters formed the Kendall Sisters Vocal Trio, receiving national acclaim, including a spot on the popular Major Bowes radio talent program in New York City.
      A graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind., she received her bachelor of arts degree in 1930. While at Taylor, Bernice was a star player on the women's basketball team.
      On Aug. 16, 1941, she married A. J. Anderson at the home of her parents in Manton, Mich.
      After a long and varied career as a teacher, she retired in 1971 from the English department of Traverse City West Junior High School, becoming an active member of the Retired Teachers' Association. Bernice was also a devoted member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church.
      Survivors include two sons, Joe (Kathryn) Anderson of Williamsburg and Jim (Joann) Anderson of Kingsley; a brother, John (Lee) Kendall of Interlochen; two sisters, Frances Meyer of Plainwell and Joyce McDonnell of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Erin; two grandsons, Jordan and Mathew; and several nieces and nephews.
      Bernice was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Paul and Charles Kendall; and three sisters, Leah Neeb, Eleanor Derado, and Vivian Kendall.
      The family will greet visitors from noon until the 1 p.m. service Wednesday, March 22, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Herlein will officiate.
      Burial will be in Southern Cemetery in Central Lake Township.
      Memorials may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions.
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      John A. Gauthier
      Died March 18, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - John A. Gauthier, 76, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Saturday at his home.
      Born April 21, 1923, in Traverse City, he was the son of Louis and Rose (Cower) Gauthier.
      On Feb. 7, 1948, he married Elsie Alpers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.
      John was a veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army; he was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Eagles. John enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
      Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen (Gordon) Weber of Traverse City; his sons, John Gauthier of Traverse City and Tom (Michelle) Gauthier of Cave Creek, Ariz.; a sister, Sister Ruth Gauthier of Wheaton, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
      John was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, in 1989, his parents; two bothers, William and James; and a sister, Ethel Cutter.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
      A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, at St. Francis Catholic Church; the Rev. James Gardiner will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation.
      Elinor M. Mead
      Died March 18, 2000
      HONOR - Elinor M. Mead, 86, of Honor, died Saturday, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort.
      She was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Calumet, the daughter of Joseph and Hazel (Hancock) Grindatti.
      Elinor had been a registered nurse for over 40 years, working at The Anna Markham Hospital in Frankfort and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, as well as for Dr. Frederick Trautman and Dr. Robert Kamp.
      She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort, the Alter Society at St. Ann's and the Michigan Nurses Association. Elinor also volunteered for many years for the Red Cross Blood Drive. In her spare time she enjoyed painting and ceramics.
      On July 10, 1937, Elinor married Cecil Mead who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Alga Grindatti; and her brothers, Bill Grindatti and Bob Grindatti.
      Elinor is survived by two daughters, Donna Mead of Beulah and Mary (Theo) Chandler of Beulah; five grandchildren, Denise (Pete) Hagan, Michele (Brian) Nugent, Nicole Goodreau-Gray, Megan Chandler, and Adam Chandler; six great-grandchildren, Connor Nugent, Parker Nugent, Taylor Nugent, Lauren Gray, Morgan Gray, and Jordan Goodreau-Johnson; three brothers, Maurice (Mary Jean) Grindatti of Green Bay, Wis., Jack (Jackie) Grindatti of New Brighton, Minn., and Jim (Faye) Grindatti of Caspian; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today, at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
      Mass from the Order of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort.
      Interment will be in Champion Hill Cemetery in Honor later in the spring.
      Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church or to The Maples. Envelopes are available at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home.
     
      JOHN H. 'JACK' ALEF SR., 76, of Grayling, died Sunday, March 19, 2000, in Fort Myers, Fla. A retired bank president, he was born March 2, 1924, in Detroit.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      VIOLA J. COMPO, 76, of East Jordan, died Monday, March 20, 2000, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan and a rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in East Jordan.
     
      LOUELLA GARCIA, 73, of Hart, died Friday, March 17, 2000, in Muskegon. She was born March 16, 1927, in Ludington.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in North Victory Cemetery in Mason County.
     
      FRANCIS 'TIP' PIERCE LABATT, 80, of Kewadin, died Monday, March 20, at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids where with an Evening Prayer from the Order of Christian Funerals at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Nathan E. Cotter
      Died March 17, 2000
      KASSON TOWNSHIP - Nathan E. Cotter, 45, of Kasson Township, died March 17.
      Born April 13, 1954, in Traverse City, he was the son of Beulah (Thompson) Cotter and Clarence E. Cotter Sr.
      Nathan was a former resident of Flint. A professional server at Applebees Restaurant in Flint, he was active in the Wellness Network and enjoyed life in general.
      Survivors include his mother, Beulah Thompson of Tennessee; a daughter, Teri Lynn Truitt of Flint; three sisters, Bonnie (Dennis) Tyerril of Burton and Connie Hall of Tennessee and Shelly Cotter of Tennessee; four brothers, Clarence E. Cotter Jr. of Tennessee, Robert Cotter of Georgia, Wiley Cotter of Tennessee, and Bradley Cotter of Tennessee; a grandson, Larry Michael; an aunt, Della Hulbert; and many special family members.
      Nathan was preceded in death by his father and a close personal friend, Alfred Ritz.
      Memorial services will be held at noon today at Maple City Community Church; Mr. Carroll Satlor will officiate.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Wellness Network.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Marietta C. Dunlop
      Died March 18, 2000
      LAKE ANN - Marietta C. (Ramey) Dunlop, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City at the age of 79.
      Born April 12, 1920, to Rollie and Edna (Tucker) Ramey at their home in Pellston, she was wed to Almer Lloyd Dunlop on Sept. 17, 1938, at the age of 18. Lloyd preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1999.
      Marietta loved fishing and being outdoors. She was co-owner, with her husband, of Dunlop Flowers in Traverse City and was a member of the Lake Ann United Methodist Church.
      She is survived by her four sons and their wives, Lawrence (Valarie), James (Virginia), Timothy (Cheryl), and David (Mical) 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hester Rosa of Florida and Van Dunlop of Grawn; a brother, Orville Ramey of Lake Ann; and many nieces and nephews.
      In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Rollie Ramey of Texas.
      A memorial open house will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Dunlop home on Bellows Lake Road. A time of remembrance will be offered by the Rev. Marvin Rosa at 3 p.m.
      The family gives special thanks to the Meals on Wheels and Elder Care workers and the staff at the intensive care unit at Munson Medical Center, "We thank you for your love and compassion for our mother."
      Memorials may be directed to the Dunlop family.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Mae M. Robson
      Died March 18, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Mae M. Robson, 89, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Bortz Health Care.
      Mae had been a resident of the area for the last nine years, coming from Portland, Ind. and Richmond, Ind.
      Mae was a member of the First Congregational Church in Traverse City, and a former member of Northside Church of Christ in Richmond, Ind.
      Born Dec. 20, 1910, in Portland, Ind., she was the daughter of Henry G. and Ella P. (Smith) Stoner.
      On Sept. 12, 1934, she married Ray C. Robson who died July 10, 1961. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Hazel M. Warnock and Mabel A. Stoner, and a brother, Clyde H. Stoner.
      Survivors include her son, James A. (Lynn F.) Robson of Traverse City; a sister, Grace E. Petro of Richmond, Ind.; a brother, Gail E. Stoner of Troy, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Kelly L. (Paul P.) Hofley of Birmingham and Patrick S. (Julie L.) Robson of Denver, Colo.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at Northside Church of Christ in Richmond, Ind.; the Rev. Donald Boyer will officiate.
      Burial will be at Green Park Cemetery in Portland, Ind.
      Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Treatment and Research Fund or to the Northside Church of Christ memorial fund.
      Local arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
     
      ROSALIE ROM, 58, of Traverse City, died Tuesday March 21, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services are tentatively set for 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A full obituary will be in Thursday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ALLEN JOHN WENTZELL, 45, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A full obituary will be in Thursday's Record-Eagle.
      Francis 'Tip' Pierce LaBatt
      Died March 20, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Francis "Tip" Pierce LaBatt, 80, of Kewadin, died Monday at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 31, 1920, in Lansing, he was the son of Albert and Edith (Weatherholt) Pierce.
      Tip worked with his dad on the family farm and was a handy man. He was also a gifted wood carver and avid fisherman who enjoyed the oudoors, going to the coffee shop and visiting with friends. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids.
      He is survived by a stepsister, Helen (Carl) Williams of Mio; aunts, Marvel Sarasin of Kewadin and Margaret "Peg" Weatherholt of Williamsburg; and an uncle, Vincent (Betty) Weatherholt of Monroe.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Charles LaBatt.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, where there will be an Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. today. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund.
      Arrangements are being handled by Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Dorothy Van Arnam
      Died March 17, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dorothy Van Arnam, 82, of Traverse City, died Friday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born May 20, 1917, in Murray City, Ohio, she was the daughter of Clara (Skidmore) and George Palmer.
      A homemaker, and former resident of Farmington and Grand Haven, Dorothy was an avid ballroom dancer.
      Survivors include two children, Janet (Bill) Emerson of Suttons Bay and Richard (Judy) Van Arnam of Nunica, Mich.; a sister, Alice Andersen of Lincoln Park; a brother, George (Joyce) Palmer of Kalamazoo; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ethel Rollins and Beulah Palmer, and a brother, Ray Palmer.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date at Ward Presbyterian Church of Northville; the Rev. David Brown will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
      Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Mildred C. Zimmer
      Died March 21, 2000
      BELLAIRE - Mildred C. Zimmer, 83, of Bellaire, died Tuesday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Born March 14, 1917, in Kalkaska County, she was the daughter of Orange and Lelia (Canniff) Grove. She married Edward Zimmer in Rapid City on Dec. 10, 1960. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1977.
      A lifelong resident of Kalkaska and Antrim Counties, Mildred began her postal career on Oct. 29, 1956. On Sept. 16, 1972, she was appointed Postmaster at Alden, serving there until her retirement on July 29, 1978. She enjoyed reading, gardening and walking.
      Surviving are three sons, Jerry McDonald, John (Carol) McDonald and Ron (Roberta) McDonald - all of Bellaire; one stepson, Larry (Bonnie) Zimmer of Oklahoma; one stepdaughter, Marion (Hank) DeKiere of South Lyon; two sisters, Clarice Strang and Alice Wiedman - both of Traverse City; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Leora McDonald; two brothers, Isaac and Ward Grove; and two sisters, Olive Kinnison and Grace Zimmerman.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Helena Township Cemetery in Alden.
      Memorial gifts may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
     
      FRANK CREIGHTON GALLAGHER, 78, of Onekama, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at his residence. He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Detroit.
      Anatomical donation has been made to the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
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      John A. 'Jack' Gauthier
      Died March 18, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - John A. "Jack" Gauthier, 76, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Saturday at his home.
      Born April 21, 1923, in Traverse City, he was the son of Louis and Margaret (Kauer) Gauthier.
      On Feb. 7, 1948, he married Elsie Alpers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.
      John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1984, having been a postal clerk. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Eagles. John enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
      Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen (Gordon) Weber of Traverse City; his sons, John Gauthier of Traverse City and Tom (Michelle) Gauthier of Cave Creek, Ariz.; a sister, Sister Ruth Gauthier of Wheaton, Ill.; and five grandchildren.
      John was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, in 1989, his parents; two bothers, William and James; and a sister, Ethel Cutter.
      A Mass of Resurrection was held Wednesday, March 22, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial was in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation.
      The family was served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Dorothy H. Little
      Died March 21, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dorothy H. Little, 84, formerly of School Rd., Gainesville, NY, died Tuesday at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      She was born Dorothy May Harris on Jan. 29, 1916, in Ransomville, NY, a daughter of the late Burdette and Janet Peterson Harris.
      Dorothy graduated from Niagara Falls High School and from Buffalo State Normal School, now Buffalo State College, with honors in 1938. She was certified for life to teach any subject, kindergarten through 12th grade. She began her teaching career at Arcade High School in Arcade, NY in 1938.
      She married Charles W. Little on July 6, 1940, in Ransomville and in 1945 they moved to Bliss, NY where she taught a variety of subjects at the former Bliss High School. In 1957 they moved to Pike, NY and in 1958 they moved to Gainesville, NY. Dorothy continued teaching junior high English at Letchworth Central School until her retirement in 1971. Following their retirement, the Littles spent winters in Sebring, Fla. Her husband died Nov. 4, 1989. In 1998 she moved to Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City from The Palms of Sebring, Fla.
      She joined the Bliss Baptist Church in 1945 and remained a member there until her death. She served on the Wyoming County Health Board for many years and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Gala Club, LCS Retired Teachers Association, the New York State Retired Teachers Association and was also a member of the First Christian Church in Sebring, Fla.
      She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Kenneth) Engle of Williamsburg; a son, James (Sue Ann) Little of Fort Collins, Colo.; two grandchildren, Emily and Ethan Engle; two sisters, Marion Galbraith of Nunda and Ruth Gates of Oviedo, Fla.; and one brother, Willard Harris of Lockport.
      She was a sister of the late Betty Smithson and Walter Harris.
      Friends may call Friday, March 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Weeks Funeral Home, Inc., 123 N. Main St., Waraw, NY. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in the Bliss Baptist Church, Main Street, Bliss, NY. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Gainesville.
      Memorials may be made to the Bliss Baptist Church, PO Box 49, Bliss, NY 14024.
     
      Rosalie Rom
      Died March 21, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rosalie Rom, 58, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 19, 1942, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Robert and Marie (Antonucci) Bosca. On May 6, 1961, in Detroit, she married Jon E. Rom, who preceded her in death in 1996.
      Rosalie graduated from beauty school right after high school. She and her husband lived in Detroit until 1970 when they moved to Traverse City. They were the former owners of Glen's Restaurant in Traverse City and from 1975 until their retirement in 1988, they owned and operated Giovanni's Restaurant in Interlochen. Rosalie volunteered for many years at Munson Medical Center, both in the emergency room and with the life line program. She enjoyed traveling, theatre, musicals, Broadway shows and animals.
      She is survived by her daughter, Marie Rom of Traverse City; brother-in-law, Edward Rom of Traverse City; sister-in-law, Martha Christensen of Traverse City; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. James Hayden officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
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      Allen John Wentzell
      Died March 21, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Allen John Wentzell, 45, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born April 3, 1954, in Kalamazoo, he was the son of John and Linnea (Kasen) Wentzell. On Feb. 29, 1997, in South Haven, he married the former Joanne Treadwell.
      Allen loved the outdoors, including fishing and hunting.
      He is survived by his wife, Joanne, of Traverse City; daughter, Jessica Marie Treadwell of Traverse City; sons, Michael Allen Treadwell of Traverse City and Timothy Michael Treadwell of Kalamazoo; brothers, Tom (Linda), Dick (Mary) and Jim (Suzanne); sisters, Sue (Tom) Redmond and Jane Bach; and many special nieces, nephews and close personal friends.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jay.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Pletcher officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Department of Natural Resources.
     
     
      JOYCE CAROLYN GEORGE, 66, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at home. Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CLARENCE 'LOUIE' GINGERICK, 55, of Grayling, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. A construction worker, he was born Nov. 7, 1944, in Fostoria, Ohio.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      VERNE A. SMITH, 71, of Torch Lake, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at his home.
      A full obituary will appear in Saturday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      MADELON (PARK) WAGNER, 71, of South Euclid and formerly of Cleveland, Ohio and Traverse City, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. A homemaker, she was born May 3, 1928, in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Brunner Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Mentor, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio.
     
      Bertha A. Heimforth
      Died March 22, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Bertha A. Heimforth, 92, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born June 22, 1907, on the Fisher Centennial Farm in Elmwood Township, she was the daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Rumbach) Fisher. She was married to George Heimforth in Leelanau County, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1976.
      Bertha had been a Traverse City area resident all of her life. Bertha and George owned and operated the Heimforth Cottages on Birch Point Road since 1955. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and other crafts. She loved playing cards and enjoyed the many hours she spent with her friends and grandchildren on her pontoon on South Lake Leelanau. She always had time to baby-sit her grandchildren. Bertha was a past member of the Munson Auxiliary, member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Northwestern Michigan Farm Bureau, Leelanau Historical Society, Lake Leelanau Lake Association, Michigan Historical Farm Centennial and Eagles Auxiliary No. 383.
      She is survived by her loving family; a daughter, Fern E. Melichar; four grandchildren, George (Janet) Barker, Sue Klama, John (Denise) Melichar and William (Lisa) Melichar; great-grandchildren, Greg (Wendy), Gary and Josh Barker, Rachelle (Ivan) Woodcox and Johnny, Jacob and Peter Melichar; and four great-great-grandchildren.
      She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
      Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Dr. David Gabel officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials for Bertha may be directed to the Leelanau Historical Museum, 203 East Cedar Street, Leland, MI. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
      GERALD J. 'JERRY' RUSSELL, 75, of Port Orange, Fla. and formerly of Northport, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, at Atlantic Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was born May 2, 1924, in Northport.
      A memorial service is planned in Northport later this spring.
     
      HELEN M. ZANCO, 88, of Honor, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born May 18, 1911, in South Haven.
      Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
      Larry E. Adams
      Died March 22, 2000
      PALMETTO, Fla. - Larry E. Adams, 65, of Palmetto, Fla., died Wednesday at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla.
      Born Nov. 26, 1934, in Kingsley, Mich., Larry was a winter resident of Palmetto. He was employed as a machinist and was a member of Kingsley Baptist Church.
      He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Adams of Palmetto; three daughters, Lori Norton of Bay City, Mich., Kara Ann Schmidt of Enterprise, Ala. and Nancy Hilder of Kingsley; one son, Lindsey Adams of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Adams of Grand Rapids.
      Memorial services will be held in Kingsley at a later date. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      Memorials may be directed to Kingsley Baptist Church Building Fund, Blair Street, Kingsley, MI 49649.
      The family was served by Kicliter Funeral Home in Palmetto, Fla.
      Larry C. Clark Ph.D., M.P.H.
      Died March 20, 2000
      TUCSON, Ariz. - Larry C. Clark, Ph.D., M.P.H., internationally known for his work in understanding the role of selenium in preventing cancer, died Monday from complications related to prostate cancer. He was 51.
      "Larry's dedication to finding a prevention strategy for cancer was unparalleled," said David S. Alberts, M.D., director of Cancer Prevention at the Arizona Cancer Center. "There is no question that his contribution to the development of selenium as a cancer prevention agent is likely to live on for decades."
      Clark joined the faculty of the University of Arizona (UA) College of Medicine in 1987. He was associate professor in the College of Public Health and was a member of the Arizona Cancer Center. Until his death, he directed the Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Projects in Selenium at the Arizona Cancer Center. He also was an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the UA College of Agriculture.
      Clark's research focused on the beneficial health affects of selenium in humans. His most widely known work was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in December 1996. This study provided the first evidence that, while selenium had no benefit in reducing skin cancer incidence, nutritional supplementation with selenium may reduce the incidence of prostate, lung and colon cancers. A second article that recognized selenium's potential for reducing prostate cancer risk was published in the British Journal of Urology in 1998. Clark's current research involves three complimentary clinical trials of selenium and prostate cancer prevention and progression that should help determine the role of selenium in this disease.
      In 1970, he received his bachelor of science degree from Alma College in Michigan. Clark then spent several years in the Smallpox Eradication Programme in Ethiopia where his interest in epidemiology developed. He completed a master's in public health degree in epidemiology in 1974 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and received his Ph.D. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. Prior to joining the UA faculty, Clark was an assistant professor of epidemiology at Cornell University.
      Clark received the "Pioneer Science Award" in October 1997 from the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation for his research on selenium and human cancer. This past October, he was featured on the cover of Cancer Research in recognition of the importance of his joint research in selenium and cancer prevention with colleagues B. D. Reddy, K. El-Bayoumy and E. S. Flala.
      The author of 29 journal articles, Clark was a member of the Quality of Natural Medicine Advisory Council, and served on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Program in 1995.
      Clark is survived by his wife, Louanne; his daughter, Julia; a brother, Robert E. Clark M.D. of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister, Cynthia Sontag of Tampa, Fla.; and a brother, Ronald L. Clark M.D. of Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in DuVal Auditorium inside University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave.
      The family has requested that memorial gifts be made to the Julia Cynthia Clark Educational Fund through Bank One, 2121 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745 or the Larry Clark Memorial Fund at the Arizona Cancer Center, PO Box 245013, Tucson, AZ 85724-5013.
      Joyce Carolyn George
      Died March 23, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Joyce Carolyn George, 66, of Traverse City, died Thursday at home.
      Born Nov. 3, 1933, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Lee) Godair. On June 17, 1954, in Detroit, she married G. Nicholas George, who survives.
      Formerly of Southgate, Joyce resided in Traverse City since 1973. She retired from Cone Drive Gear in the sales department in 1996. She enjoyed gardening, crafts and traveling and especially enjoyed being with her family.
      She is survived by two daughters, Michele (Lawrence) Lorenz of Traverse City and Debra George of Ann Arbor; two grandchildren, Courtney and Chauntel Lorenz; and six brothers and sisters, Ben (Judy) Godair, Bob (Lois) Godair, Jerry (Emily) Godair, David Godair, Sandra Brown and Maxine (Jim) Waller.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City with Dr. David Gabel officiating. Friends may call from 2 p.m. Monday until the time of service.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice.
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      Verne A. Smith
      Died March 23, 2000
      TORCH LAKE - Verne A. Smith, 71, of Torch Lake, died Thursday at home.
      Born Sept. 20, 1928, in Detroit, he was the son of Verne and Gladys (Haas) Smith. Verne vacationed at Torch Lake his entire life, and moved here ten years ago from Dearborn Heights.
      He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and owned and operated Westside wholesale greenhouses in Inkster from 1944 until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed hiking and gardening.
      Surviving are his wife, Marilyn, of Torch Lake; two daughters, Shelle (Tom) McElwee of Grand Rapids and Wendy Smith of Dearborn; a son, Douglas Smith of Dearborn; two grandchildren, Megan and Erin McElwee of Grand Rapids; and a sister, Avis (Walter) Harrison of Garden City.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      JUSTIN CLAUSS, 19, of Honor, died unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2000, in Benzie County.
      Arrangements are pending at Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      DONALD WESLEY DOWNS, 72, of Cedar, died Saturday morning, March 25, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where visitation will be from 6 p.m. Monday until the time of service. A full obituary will appear in Monday's Record-Eagle.
     
      CAMILLA "CONNIE" M. GOODYEAR, 94, of Glen Arbor, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at Bortz Health Care.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor, where friends may call for visitation Tuesday one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire. Arrangements are being handled by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
     
      BETTE 'JILL' SMITH, 66, of Cadillac and formerly of Traverse City and Elk Rapids, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at Lakeview Lutheran Nursing Center in Cadillac.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley, where family will greet friends Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A full obituary will be in Tuesday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ROSE AGNES WAHR, 90, of Manistee, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at the Manistee Heights Care Center.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 27, at The Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.
      Larry E. Adams
      Died March 22, 2000
      PALMETTO, Fla. - Larry E. Adams, 65, of Palmetto, Fla., died Wednesday at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Fla.
      Born Nov. 26, 1934, in Kingsley, Mich., Larry was a winter resident of Palmetto. He was employed as a machinist and was a member of Kingsley Baptist Church.
      He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Adams of Palmetto; three daughters, Lori (Terry) Norton of Bay City, Mich., Kara Ann (Damon) Schmidt of Enterprise, Ala. and Nancy (Skip) Hilder of Kingsley; one son, Lindsey Adams of Boyne City; seven grandchildren; his mother, Joy Adams of Kingsley; a brother, Jerry (Cynthia) Adams of Grand Rapids; and his mother-in law and father-in-law, Claribel and Carl Webster of Kingsley and Palmetto.
      Memorial services will be held in Kingsley at a later date. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      Memorials may be directed to Kingsley Baptist Church Building Fund, Blair Street, Kingsley, MI 49649.
      The family was served by Kicliter Funeral Home in Palmetto, Fla.
     
     
     
     
      PETER P. CHYCINSKI, 86, of Manistee, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born Jan. 23, 1914, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee; an Evening Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      CLARA I. FERRELL, 91, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 25, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Donald Wesley Downs
      Died March 25, 2000
      CEDAR - Donald Wesley Downs, 72, of Cedar, died Saturday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Dec. 15, 1927, in Kalamazoo, he was the son of Fares and Lila (Loveland) Downs.
      On Nov. 24, 1948, in Kalamazoo, he married Rosemary Zull.
      Donald had lived in this area since 1985 and wintered in California. A member of the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club, he was an instructor in gun safety with 4-H and Boy Scouts. He was also a wood carver. An avid golfer, he was also a member of The Dunes Golf Club. Donald was also a hunter and fisherman.
      He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Downs; a daughter, Deborah Downs; grandchildren, Raymond Downs, Jeremy (Christina) Hanley, Karen (James) Siderman, Kelly Beach, Daniel Wesley Downs and William Downs - all of the Traverse City area; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Austin Hanley, and Wesley, Adelia, and Kelly Siderman - all of Traverse City area; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Val, Richard and Arnold Downs.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Funeral services will follow at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home; Pastor Glenn Schrock of Traverse Bay Mennonite Church will officiate.
      Burial will be in Cuddeback (Three Mile) Cemetery in Paw Paw.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
     
      ILENE L. ALLEN, 72, of Manistee, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Detroit.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Manistee United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      CLARA I. FERRELL, 91, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 27, 2000.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      PETER G. GLENNON, 41, of Glen Arbor, and Dayton, Ohio, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at his Glen Arbor home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church in Empire. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
     
      BURDENA M. GREER, 78, of Traverse City, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A homemaker, she was born Nov. 7, 1921, in Ithaca.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      EDWARD M. PARISOT, 48, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at his home.
      Visitation will be held 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 11 a.m. Wednesday at Belltower Reformed Church in Ellsworth.
     
      JOHN P. PROFFIT, 88, of Manistee, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born March 17, 1912, in Pine County, Minn.
      Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
     
      RICHARD E. WHITEHEAD SR., 58, of Kalkaska, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. He was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Adrian.
      Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Excelsior Township Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
     
      Justin James Clauss
      Died March 24, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Justin James Clauss, formerly of Pontiac and a resident of Benzie County for the past two years, died Friday due to injuries sustained in a quad runner accident, at the age of 19.
      Justin was born on July 7, 1980, in Frankfort, the son of James R. Clauss and Georgie A. (Edinger) Ulberg.
      Justin was currently employed in the construction industry as a roofer with a local roofing company. He enjoyed boxing, darts, drawing, hunting, video gaming, jet skiing, quad running, basketball, and anything to do with the outdoors.
      Justin is survived by his father, James R. Clauss of Interlochen; mother, Georgie A (Edinger) Ulberg of Thompsonville; four brothers, Dennis Edinger of Interlochen, Danny Clauss of Sterling Heights, Mike Bradley of Thompsonville, and Barney Gary of Interlochen; two sisters, Rachel Edinger of Thompsonville and Deanna (Henry) Przekora of Fenton; and his maternal grandmother, Esther Edinger of Honor. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his sister, Belinda Edinger; paternal grandparents; and his maternal grandfather, Paul Edinger Sr.
      Services for Justin will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. Friends are welcome to visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Justin's mother will officiate the services.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to The American Cancer Society, Benzie Co. Unit, P.O. Box 661, Frankfort, MI 49635.
      Virginia M. Gremel
      Died March 25, 2000
      BEAR LAKE - Virginia M. Gremel, 86, of Bear Lake, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at her residence.
      She was born Feb. 27, 1914, in Gladwin, the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Schuder) Amerman.
      A homemaker and loving mother of five children, Virginia enjoyed gardening, crocheting, needlepoint, cooking, and, most of all, spending time with her family.
      Virginia was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
      On June 15, 1932, in Saginaw, Mich., Virginia married Arthur R. Gremel who survives her. Also surviving are five children, Margaret (Donald) Himsel of Westbrook, Conn., Richard (Onalee) Gremel of Cedar Springs, Mich., Karen (Phillip) Bertsch of Abington, Pa., Thomas (Terry) Gremel of Northport, Mich., and Cheryl Diamond of North Fort Myers, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
      Virginia was preceded in death by her parents.
      Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date. The Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Terwilliger Funeral Home.
      Dominic 'Nick' Kyselka
      Died March 27, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dominic "Nick" Kyselka, 47, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center.
      Born Jan. 5, 1953, in Traverse City, he was the son of Robert and Jeanne (Knight) Kyselka. Nick was a graduate of Traverse City Central High School and was awarded the Regent Scholarship to the University of Michigan. He was a former employee of Teledyne and Wunsch Farms of Old Mission Peninsula. Nick enjoyed athletics - especially tennis, biking, windsurfing, basketball, snow and water skiing, and sailing.
      Survivors include his parents of Traverse City; two sisters, Roberta Sarkis and her husband, Gary Hoover, of Mount Clemens, Mich., and Dr. Luana Kyselka and her husband, Dr. Michael Patt, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; a brother, Kyle (Peggy Sue) Kyselka of Phoenix, Ariz.; nieces and nephews, David Sarkis of Phoenix, Ariz., Marisa, Minda, and Amy Patt of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Seth, Lars, Hans, and Sven Kyselka of Phoenix, Ariz.; four aunts; and two uncles.
      Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents, two aunts and four uncles.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties (NAMI-GT/L), 4003 Moonlight Bay Trail, Traverse City, MI 49686.
      Bette 'Jill' Smith
      Died March 24, 2000
      CADILLAC - Bette "Jill" Smith, 66, of Cadillac, died Friday at Lakeview Lutheran Nursing Center in Cadillac.
      Born Nov. 6, 1933, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Gerald and Esther Louise (Keene) Ferguson.
      In 1956, in Elk Rapids, she married Leo "Bud" Smith, who preceded her in death in 1983. A homemaker, Jill had lived in Cadillac since 1990 and had been a resident of Traverse City from 1985-90, prior to that she lived in Elk Rapids.
      She is survived by two daughters, Susan Louise (Leslie) Selch of Elk Rapids and Sharon Rose (James) Olds of Kingsley; two sons, Bradley Rex Smith of Wintersprings, Fla., and Ford Smith of Elk Rapids; one granddaughter, Kayla Marie Olds of Kingsley; one grandson, Brandon Smith of Vermont; her mother, Esther Louise of Winterhaven, Fla.; and a sister, Shirley (Herb) Podehl of Spring Lake.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley where family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. Richard Anderson will officiate.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Lutheran Social Services, Lakeview Lutheran Manor, 460 Pearl St., Cadillac, MI 49601.
     
      LARRY D. ECKARDT, SR., 58, of Grayling, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in Grayling A lumber supply clerk, he was born July 1, 1941, in Pontiac.
      Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at The Eagles on 72 East. Arrangements are being handled by Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling.
     
      ALBERT 'BERT' MORIO, formerly of Lake Leelanau, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in Florida.
      A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Brewer Funeral Home of Brooksville, Fla.
     
      LAVERNE H. WILLIAMS, 70, of Bellaire, died Monday, March 27, 2000, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Church in the Hills in Bellaire. Arrangements by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
      Margaret E. Breece
      Died March 28, 2000
      ALDEN - Margaret E. Breece, 90, of Alden, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 15, 1910, in Alden, she was the daughter of John and Alma (Sager) Armstrong. In 1934 she married William Jeffers of South Boardman, who preceded her in death in 1960. She married James Aneff of Adrian in 1965, he preceded her in death in 1990. In 1995 she married Neil Breece, who preceded her in death in 1999.
      Throughout her life she spent summers in Alden. She was a public school teacher for 37 years and taught in several different school districts including Alden, Adrian and Traverse City. Margaret was a member of the Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church in Alden.
      A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Alden United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Matson officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Helena Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Alden United Methodist Church.
      The family is being served by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
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      James L. Brief
      Died March 27, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - James L. Brief, 52, of Elk Rapids, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 26, 1948, in Traverse City, he was the son of Thomas and Mary (Hill) Brief.
      James lived in Elk Rapids his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 and he also served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1971. He was employed by Ward Eaton Towing Service and later by the Elk Rapids Packing Company. He was a life member of the DAV and Cherryland VFW Post No. 2780. James enjoyed drawing, graphic design, computers, cars, fly fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
      He is survived by a son, Dale Bruckner of Marshall; a daughter, Cassandra Brief of Battle Creek; one brother, Fred Brief of Kewadin; and five grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
      Memorial services will be held at noon Thursday, March 30, at Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Rev. Robert Zuchowski officiating. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
      Clara Isabel Ferrell
      Died March 25, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Clara Isabel Ferrell, of Traverse City, died Saturday.
      Born April 6, 1908, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of John N. and Belle (Girard) Foote. On Aug. 7, 1931, in Traverse City, she was married to Clarence W. Ferrell, the son of C.E. and Jane Ferrell of Detroit. He preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1991.
      A graduate of Traverse City High School and teacher's college of Wayne State University, she taught in Detroit for several years. Upon her husband's retirement from General Motors in 1970, they moved to Traverse City to live in the home where she was born. Clara became a member of the First Congregational Church while in high school. A member of Daughters of the American Revolution, she served as state recording secretary from 1955 to 1958. She was a member of Michigan Society of Mayflower Descendants for many years. Clara and her husband were also members of Traverse City Golf and Country Club and charter members of Munson Medical Center Centurian Club. As an auxiliary member, she worked on gift shop displays. She was always interested in music as well as gardening and flower arranging. She and her husband traveled extensively in many areas of the world. They enjoyed several months each winter in Naples, Fla. or Scottsdale, Ariz. She has several cousins and many friends in this area.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Internment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be made to Munson Medical Center, First Congregational Church or a charity of one's choice.
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      Burdena M. Greer
      Died March 27, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Burdena M. Greer, 78, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Nov. 7, 1921, in Ithaca, she was the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth Mae (Barrette) Grubaugh. On May 14, 1943, in Lansing, she married Francis "Joe" Greer, who survives her.
      Burdena was an active life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post No. 2780. She was a former member of the Rebecca of the Odd Fellows IOOF. Burdena enjoyed crafts, flower gardening and spending time with the Cozy Corner Group.
      Besides her husband, survivors include a son, Doug (Barb) of Perrinton; daughter, Marcia (Jim) Lyon of St. John's; one granddaughter, Toni Greer; two grandsons, Scott Greer and Joshua Lyon; and a great-grandson, Zackary Greer.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ward and Donald "Bud"; and a sister, Opal Betzer.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where the VFW Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Skar officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the VFW Auxiliary Group, Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Madelon (Park) Wagner
      Died March 22, 2000
      SOUTH EUCLID - Madelon (Park) Wagner, 71, of South Euclid and formerly of Cleveland, Ohio and Traverse City, died Wednesday at Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
      Madelon was born May 3, 1928, in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City High School. A homemaker, she was also an actress with the Cleveland Playhouse from 1946 to 1948 and acted at the Beachwood Little Theatre and Cain Park.
      She is survived by a daughter, Joan (Ray) Niemiec of Dallas; two sons, Edward Wagner of South Euclid and Philip (Marilyn) Wagner of Cleveland; four grandchildren, Melissa and Stephanie Wagner and Claudia and Paul "Max" Niemiec; two brothers, Thomas (Jan) Park of Traverse City and Robert Park of Bath; a sister-in-law, Ruth Henry of Chicago; and a cousin, Martha (Glenn) McFeaters of Sheffield Lake, Ohio.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J.; parents, Aubrey and Jennie Park; and a brother-in-law, Charles Henry.
      Funeral services were held at Brunner Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Mentor, Ohio. Interment was at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119.
     
     
     
      LAWRENCE F. GRISE, 72, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at home.
      A Veterans of Foreign Wars service will be held at noon Saturday at the VFW Torch Post No. 6985 in Central Lake. Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
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      Gordon Lee Dean
      Died March 27, 2000
      LELAND - Gordon Lee Dean, 71, of Leland, died Monday at Leelanau Memorial Health Center.
      Born June 25, 1928, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Neil and Ethelyn (Sprague) Dean. In 1952, in Mt. Pleasant, he married the former Constance R. Cole.
      Gordon graduated from Central Michigan University in 1954. He earned his CPA certificate in 1959 and in 1990 retired after 31 years as an accountant for Dow Corning Corp. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard and loved hunting and fishing.
      He is survived by his wife, Constance; daughter, Laura (Kevin) Varner of Midland; son, David (Debra) Dean of Jupiter, Fla.; five grandchildren; and a sister, Doris Churchill of Florida.
      No services are planned at this time. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
      The family is being served by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
      Julian Hill Meserve
      Died March 16, 2000
      MAPLE CITY - Julian Hill Meserve, 87, of Maple City, died Thursday, March 16, at the home of his son John S. Meserve in Atlantic Beach, Fla.
      Born April 20, 1913, in Cincinnati, he was the son of John and Edith (Connor) Meserve.
      Julian was a graduate of U of M in engineering. He was a member of TKE fraternity, was a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and earned a degree in naval architecture. He retired from Dow Chemical in 1972. He enjoyed summering in Glen Lake and wintering in Largo, Fla.
      He will be sadly missed by his children, Jane Karel of Maple City; John (Mary) Meserve of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Bill (Susanne) Meserve of Glendora, Calif., Dorth (Charles) Wepking of Glen Arbor, Berta (Brian) Clark of Lake Ann and Cathy (Wayne) Austin of Freeland; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Brydges) on Sept. 16, 1998; his parents; and three brothers.
      The family will hold a memorial this summer at Glen Lake.
      Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in his name.
     
     
      PATRICIA L. 'TRISH' TERWILLIGER, 60, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at her residence.
      A full obituary will appear in the Saturday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are pending at Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
     
      Mary Lee Anderson
      Died March 29, 2000
      MANCELONA - Mary Lee Anderson, 33, severely multiply-handicapped daughter of Allen and Virginia (Fagen) Anderson of Traverse City, died at her home at Rose Quality Care in Mancelona Thursday.
      Mary was born April 23, 1966, in Traverse City and lived with her family in Elk Rapids until 1987.
      She is survived by her parents, a sister, Beth Anderson of Traverse City, and a brother (Kenneth) Suzanne Anderson of Gaylord.
      Family graveside services will be held in Elk Rapids at a later date.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Margaret E. Breece
      Died March 28, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Margaret E. Breece, 90, of Elk Rapids, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 15, 1910, in Alden, she was the daughter of John and Alma (Sager) Armstrong.
      In 1934 she married William Jeffers of South Boardman, who preceded her in death in 1960. In 1965 she married James Aneff of Adrian who preceded her in death in 1990. In 1993 she married Neil Breece who preceded her in death in 1999.
      Margaret spent summers in Alden all her life. A public school teacher for 37 years, she taught in several different school districts including Alden, Adrian and Traverse City. Margaret was a member of the Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church in Alden.
      Survivors include a daughter, Alice (Joe) Landis of Traverse City, and a son, Fred (Betty) Jeffers of Escondido, Calif., seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many step children, step grand children, and step great-grandchildren.
      Margaret was also preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Armstrong.
      A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Alden United Methodist Church; the Rev. Richard Matson will officiate. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Helena Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Alden United Methodist Church.
      The family is being served by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Yvonne Yvette McKeegan
      Died March 29, 1999
      LAKE ORION - Yvonne Yvette McKeegan, 77, of Lake Orion, formerly of Elk Rapids, died Wednesday at home.
      Born May 28, 1922, in Ferndale, Mich., she was the only child of Norris Arnold and Thelma (Case) Arnold.
      She is survived by her five daughters, Diane Salkeld (Robert Bourque) of Oxford, Cheryl (Les) Nadasi of Traverse City, Janis (Patrick) Kennedy of Warren, Kimberly Dant‚ (Terry Coates) of Traverse City, and Kathleen (Tom) Ballard of Williamsburg, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
      Yvonne enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting and reading. She was also an avid outdoorswoman.
      The family requests that memorials be directed to the Lighthouse Hospice of Southfield, 24293 Telegraph Road, Southfiled, MI 48034.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Sparks-Griffen Funeral Home in Lake Orion.
      Ella "Marie" Oglesby
      Died March 30, 2000
      BLAIR TOWNSHIP - Ella "Marie" Oglesby, 79, of Blair Township, died Thursday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 8, 1920, in Broad Creek, N.C., she was the daughter of Fred and Ella (Lewis) Sanders.
      On April 15, 1938, in Morehead City, N.C., she married Thomas Oglesby who died on June 13, 1984.
      A resident of the Traverse City area since 1994, Marie was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Traverse City. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, flower gardening and arranging, and shopping.
      Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Decker of Traverse City; two sons, Fred (Sue) Oglesby of Williamston, N.C., and Donald (Nancy) Oglesby of Wake Forest, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
      Marie was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Oglesby, on April 16, 1993, and two sisters, Dorothy Smith and Louise Mann.
      Friends may call at the time of memorial services which will be held at 5 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Rev. Tim Manzer will officiate.
      Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City, N.C.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan, 932 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac, MI 49601.
      Helen Osborn Wagner
      Died March 21, 2000
      TORCH RIVER - The world lost a truly gentle soul March 21 with the passing of Helen Osborn Wagner, 84, of Torch River.
      Helen spent her retirement years on Torch River as a friend to all animals. Village Market employees will remember her as the lady who bought cartloads of bread to feed her wildlife friends all year long.
      Helen was born in Kalkaska on Dec. 7, 1915, to James and Hazel Gill Osborn. She married Harold B. Wagner in Grayling on April 4, 1939. On Jan. 15, 1994, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband.
      Surviving are two brothers, Earl (Arlene) Osborn of Hart, and Jack Osborn of Wyoming, Mich.; several nieces and nephews; and her true friends and neighbors, Claire and Elton Lawrence and Blain and Bridgett Russell.
      Graveside services will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
      Arrangements are by Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
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