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November 2, 2000ObituariesNETTIE M. SPENCER, 101, a lifelong resident of Dowagiac, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born Jan. 22, 1899.Private services will be held at a later date. The family was served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Louis Paul Bloch Died November 1, 2000 TRAVERSE CITY - Louis Paul Bloch, of Traverse City, died Wednesday. Louis was born in Dearborn. On May 2, 1953, at Sacred Heart Church in Dearborn, he married the former Agatha Cudillo. Louis served in the U.S. Navy in Okanawa during World War II. He attended the Henry Ford Trade School and was a graduate of MSU School of Engineering, where he played varsity baseball. A mechanical engineer, he was employed as a plant manager for various companies. He resided in Redford Township, Roscommon, and then Traverse City after retiring in 1990. Louis was a member of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Agatha, of Traverse City; two daughters, Kristen (Duane) Cox of Traverse City and Susan Knasiak of Florida; and two grandchildren, Brandon Paul and Nichole Anna Cox of Traverse City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. No visitation is scheduled. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. James Hayden serving as celebrant. Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Florence Marcella deManigold Died October 31, 2000 TRAVERSE CITY - Florence Marcella deManigold, 94, of Traverse City, died Tuesday. Born Oct. 12, 1906, in Detroit, she was the daughter of John J. and Catherine (Anderson) Hayes. In 1927, in Toledo, Ohio, she married Albert deManigold. Florence was formerly employed by Home Decorators as a sales representative for many years. She was an avid bridge teacher and player. She was also very active in many charitable and religious organizations. She is survived by two sons, Albert deManigold, Jr. and Dennis deManigold - both of St. Clair Shores; two daughters, JoAnne (James) Manley of St. Clair Shores and Nancy (Salah) Yousif of Sacramento, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1979; her parents; and a brother, Vincent Hayes. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church, where visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley. Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation. Irene Eleanor Lathrop Died October 22, 2000 TRAVERSE CITY - Irene Lathrop, 73, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at her home after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born Jan. 1, 1927, in Flint, she was the daughter of Elmer and Esmee Allison. Irene grew up in Fenton where she attended high school and met her lifetime sweetheart and best friend, George Elmer Lathrop. Because of World War II, George was drafted out of the high school senior class into the U.S. Navy. He was granted a few days leave after his basic training and came home to marry Irene. He married her in his dress Navy uniform and she was in a long beautiful white wedding gown which she paid for with the money she earned while cleaning houses. They were married at the Fenton United Methodist Church. The couple spent their honeymoon sleeping on the floor of a crowded train on its way to Key West, Fla. where George was stationed for the remainder of World War II. Irene and George were married for 56 years. Living in Key West, Irene found a great love for Florida sunshine, exotic beautiful birds and flowers. Later in retired life Irene and George were able to return to their beloved Florida. They migrated there for the winter at their home on Pine Island. They summered in Traverse City, Mich. where Irene engaged in talks with neighbors and friends, walks to downtown and Old Town from her home on Cass Street and working in her beloved flower garden. Irene and George worked together in the family upholstery business for over 50 years. They were regarded as master craftsmen in their community. Irene did all of the sewing work and George the upholstery work. They worked as a team. They retired 15 years ago and moved to Traverse City, Mich. to live. Irene raised her family, with her husband George, in Fenton. They had two sons, David who now lives in Charlotte and Daniel who lives in Traverse City. Irene was a member of the Fenton United Methodist Church and made sure her children went to Sunday School. She also was a den mother in Cub Scouts for both David and Daniel. Irene was an avid reader. She often commented "You can always find a good friend in a book." She encouraged her children to be good students. Through her encouragement and example they both are now successful professionals. Irene was a private person who enjoyed her home, her husband, and of course her own company. She was an immaculate housekeeper and loved to work hard. She was also a devoted loving wife and mother. Irene loved a good party with family and friends. She was especially fond of Christmas and was always able to find just the right present for people but still stay on a limited budget. She loved animals, especially birds. She also loved her dogs (usually poodles) and one, Regie, survives her today. Irene planned her own private memorial and wake, which was held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000. After her cremation, her memorial was held at the Central United Methodist Church of Traverse City. It was complete with bagpipes, readings of her favorite poems and a beautiful rendition of "Danny Boy" on the church organ. Her memorial was immediately followed by a "celebration of life" at Mico's restaurant. Irene's ashes were laid to rest on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000. Irene is survived by her husband, George; her sons, David and Daniel; a brother, Peter Allison of Ohio; and a sister, Bernice Fleming of Florida. Also surviving are her grandchildren, David Lathrop II and Casey Bradshaw - both of Charlotte. Irene was loved dearly by her family and friends and she will be missed so very much. We are thankful that God shared her with us for 73 years. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army. Verna Lois Wells Died October 31, 2000 NORTHPORT - Verna Lois Wells, 72, of Northport, died Tuesday at home. Born Oct. 4, 1928, in Flint, she was the daughter of Edwin J. and Verna T. (Taber) Nelson. On April 26, 1947, in Pontiac, she married Robert V. Wells. Verna has lived in Northport since 1989 coming from Waterford Township, where she was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Pontiac High School and recently attended her high school band reunion where she played the saxophone. She enjoyed knitting and needlecraft. Verna is survived by her husband, Robert; sons, Peter (Cindy) Wells of New Albany, Ind. and Michael E. Wells of St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughters, Janet Eshleman of Suttons Bay, Cathy (David) Kelly-Dentry of Highland and Margaret (Randy) Hamilton of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; former son-in-law, Michael Kelly; stepmother, Harriet Nelson of Largo, Fla.; stepsister, Shirley of Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa (Jeff) Hanson of Lake Orion, Dawn (Jason) Price of Chicago, Ill., Christopher (Tammy) McMillan of New Albany, Ind., Courtney Eshleman of Suttons Bay, Kristopher, Bridget, Douglas Kelly and Nicholas Dentry - all of Highland, Bradley Wells of Ind.; Mary, Susie, Kimberly and Michelle Hamilton - all of Fort Wayne, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Collin, and Patrick Hanson of Lake Orion and Samantha Brock McMillan of New Albany, Ind.; special grandmother of exchange students, Natalie Ahman of Dortmund, Germany and Antonia Salzal of Karlstadt, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Ronald C. Eshleman. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Leelanau Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice, Munson Pediatric Department or the Northport Library. |