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November 6, 2000

Obituaries

WILLIE A. CRAWFORD, 71, of Traverse City, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 1 p.m.
     
      DONALD D. KRAJKIEWICZ, 72, of Freesoil, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Manistee Heights Care Center in Manistee. He was born Aug. 3, 1928, in Manistee.
      Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Grant Township Cemetery.
     
      EDMOND J. LESSARD, 94, of Traverse City died, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000.
      Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      LLWYN 'BUZZ' WILSON, 62, of Grayling, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. A retired veteran, he was born May 17, 1938, in Detroit.
      Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling with funeral services at noon. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      Joshua L. Cozart
      Died November 4, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Joshua L. Cozart, 19, of Frankfort, died Saturday from injuries sustained in a car accident.
      Josh was born on July 4, 1981, in Traverse City, the son of Ralph and Laurie (Swartz) Cozart. Josh graduated from Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools in June of this year. He was a student at ITT Tech in Grand Rapids, studying computers. Josh was a member of the Benzie Church of the Nazarene.
      On Aug. 26, 2000, at his parents' home, he married Jolene Spaulding who survives.
      Josh is also survived by his parents; a brother, Zach of Frankfort; his paternal grandmother, Bonnie (Clarence) Rickett of Frankfort; maternal grandmother, Carolyn Swartz of Texas; paternal stepgrandmother, Joyce Cozart of Benzonia; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
      Services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes where friends may meet with the family from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Benzie Church of the Nazarine.
      Helen J. Donaldson
      Died November 4, 2000
      KEWADIN - Helen J. Donaldson, 93, of Kewadin, died Saturday.
      Born Aug. 10, 1907, in Bethel, Mich., she was the daughter of Fred and Grace (Kalor) Dubendorf.
      On Jan. 4, 1947, in Lansing, she married Leo Donaldson.
      Helen was a member of the Elk Rapids Extension Club, the Elk Rapids Business and Professional Women, and the Kewadin United Methodist Church
      Survivors include her children, Verla (Roger) Pannabecker of Fort Pierce, Fla., Pamela Cosner of Perry, Connie Hope of Traverse City, and Rodney (Linda) Donaldson of Kewadin; brother, William Dubendorf; sisters, Gloria Corey, Phylis Wallace and Patricia Brewbaker; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
      Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Donaldson, in 1966; three brothers; and three sisters.
      Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Dennis Dubendorf will officiate.
      Interment will be in Maplegrove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility or the Kewadin United Methodist Church.
     
      Donald McIntyre
      Died November 4, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Donald McIntyre, 77, of Elk Rapids, died Saturday, suddenly at his home.
      He was born on January 10, 1923, in Ubly, Michigan, the son of John and Charlotte (Sweeney) McIntrye.
      As a Distinguished World War II veteran he participated in flying 35 missions on a B24 Bomber as a Radio Operator, he also earned the silver medal.
      Don married Marie Reihl in May 1946 in Beal City. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1948 with a bachelors degree in education. Later he earned a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan and an Educational Specialist Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Don taught school and coached for many years before he became the High School Principal in Dexter. He later served as Superintendent of Frankfort Public Schools for 13 years, where he retired in 1982.
      He and his wife resided on Elk Lake in Elk Rapids until his death.
      Don is survived by his wife, Marie, children, Charlotte and Charles Coy of Elk Rapids, Michael and Susan McIntyre of Elk Rapids, Mary Kay and Mark Lancaster of Petoskey and Thomas McIntyre of Caro, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
      He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters.
      Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. The Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski will be celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Church. Evening Prayer from the Order of Christian Funerals will be at 7 p.m.
      Memorial Contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Building Fund and Sacred Heart Religious Education Program.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Judith Ann Steinebach
      Judith "Judi" Ann Bolser Steinebach, 60, was called to Heaven after a very courageous two year battle with cancer. Judy was a devoted wife of Richard Steinebach of 34 years, who survives her.
      She was born to Pete and Agnes Bolser May 5, 1940, and was a very special gift to her parents, as well to her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
      Born in Ellsworth, Michigan, attending school there until 1953, graduating from Central High School in Traverse City, and Northwestern Beauty Academy in Traverse City, Mich. She owned and operated several beauty salons in the Cutlerville, Mich., area. Until her illness, she was the owner and operator of Shear Designs Beauty Salon.
      Judi was always a shining light in the life of her family and friends. She liked crocheting, and enjoyed getting together with her family, always sharing a new dessert at every get together.
      She will be reunited with those who have gone before her, including her father, Versil (Pete) Bolser in 1958, step-father, Karl E. Raiser in 1999, and special grand-niece, Kelsey Churchill in 1998.
      Besides her husband Richard, she is survived by a family that she adored, her mother and good friend, Agnes Raiser, of Ellsworth, Mich., her children: Lori (John) Workman, Edward (friend, Rosena) Steinebach, Gina (Steve) Micele, Gary (Cheryl) Steinebach, and Rick (Michelle) Steinebach - all from the Grand Rapids area. Her grandchildren: Jason, Melissa, Melanie, Adam, Joe, Gary Lee, Markie, Michael, Tyler and Mitchell. Brothers: Max (Kathy), Lynn (Linda), of Grand Rapids and Fred (Suzanne) Bolser, of Central Lake, Mich. Sisters-in-law Eileen Ruginnis and Shirley Rogers of Traverse City. Brothers-in-law: Elton Steinebach of Grand Rapids, Jim (Patricia) Steinebach of Traverse City, and Bruce Steinebach of Grand Rapids; special cousin, Trudy Green; friend, Nancy Steinebach; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
      Services were held at Wesley Park Methodist Church in Wyoming, Mich. Saturday November 4th. A graveside service was held at Lake View Cemetery in Eastport, Mich., Saturday November 4th.
      Memorials may be donated to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of Wesley Park Parish Nurse Program.
      Beverly Jean Webb
      Died November 4, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN - In loving memory of Betty Jean Webb, 67, of South Boardman, who went to be with her Lord on Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She was born in Kalkaska County on Dec. 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Leo Birgy and Elsie Haskin.
      On Oct. 1, 1950, in South Boardman, she was united in marriage with Floyd Webb. On Sept. 30, 2000, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
      Mrs. Webb was a volunteer and also headed the Red Cross for Kalkaska County for 30 years. She enjoyed making needlepoint quilts for all her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed baking and collecting - especially unique and various giraffes. She was a member of the Kalkaska Church of Christ. She is greatly loved by her family and will be sadly missed.
      She is survived by her husband, Floyd, of South Boardman; three sons, Steven (Laurie) Webb and Randall (Patricia) Webb - both of Fife Lake, and James (Kyle) Webb of South Boardman; a daughter, Kelly (Dave) Stein of Kalkaska; five brothers, Gerald (Lillian) Birgy, Michael (Margaret) Birgy, and Leo (Bertha) Birgy- all of Fife Lake, John (Ruth) Birgy of Crossville, Tenn., and Alan (Kay) Birgy of Charlotte; a sister, Sharon (Charles) Melchert of Manistee; seven grandchildren, Doug Webb of Kingsley, Steven Webb, Holly (Daniel) Larr, and William Webb - all of Fife Lake, Amy (Scott) Reeves, and Christina and Danielle Stein - all of Kalkaska; and five great-grandchildren, Rhonda and Cynthia Webb, Gwendolyn and Autumn Larr, and Landen Webb.
      Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Dan Johnson officiating. Graveside services will be at Boardman Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Red Cross.
     
      Lucille Frances Yencich
      Died November 3, 2000
      LANSING - Lucille Frances Yencich, 83, of Lansing, formerly of Elk Rapids, died Friday.
      She was born Aug. 4, 1917, in Royal Oak.
      Mrs. Yenich loved golfing, bridge, reading and spending time at the family cottage on Birch Lake with family and friends. She was a member of the Elk Rapids Golf Club.
      She was preceded in death by a sister, Eva, and two brothers, John and Ed.
      Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Jack; three daughters, Patricia (Rick) Carrow and Kathleen Yencich - both of Lansing, and Judith (Jon) Martin of Mason; a son, Steven (Linda) Yencich of DeWitt; seven grandchildren, Delaney, Darcy, Kyle, Jennifer, Daniel, Jason, and Becky; two sisters, Kathleen Emery and Mary Boughner; and four brothers, Tom, George, Jim, and Paul Madden.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing chapel, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, where a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar, Lansing; the Rev. John Byers will officiate.
      There will also be a memorial service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids at a time to be announced later.
      In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those desiring make contributions to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, 1210 W. Saginaw, Lansing MI 48915, in memory of Mrs. Yencich.