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December 12, 2001ObituariesRoberta Louise BuckDied December 10, 2001 TRAVERSE CITY - Roberta Louise Buck, 72, closest friend and beloved wife of Bill Buck, died at her home in Traverse City on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001. Born on Oct. 24, 1929, in Astoria, Ore., she was the daughter of James and Florence (Jalonen) Simmons. The Bucks had recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on Nov. 9, the eve of the Marine Corps' 226th birthday. In addition to her two sons, Timothy (and family) of Houston, Texas, and Kevin of Miamisburg, Ohio, she leaves a sister, Julia Kearney of Ann Arbor; a brother, Michael Simmons of Portland, Ore; uncle, John W. Jalonen of San Mateo, Calif.; and her aunt, Evelyn Palmrose of Astoria, Ore. Her ashes will be returned to Astoria, her home town, and scattered on the Columbia River, which she loved so dearly. An outstanding homemaker, Roberta was also recognized as a talented and highly successful business woman. A graduate of Astoria High School in 1947, she actually started her working career as a young girl in the fish canneries of Astoria. She literally worked her way up from a "fish slimer" to become the executive secretary for the president of Bumble Bee Sea Foods. She distinguished herself repeatedly in the banking world, both in Alaska and in Arizona. At the First National Bank of Anchorage, she played a critical role in preparing the original contract prospectus for the "Dew Line" in the early 1950s. In Flagstaff, Ariz., she was instrumental in providing the expertise and professionalism so critical to the establishment and success of the Bank of Northern Arizona. Her last professional position was serving as the executive secretary to the Minority Whip of the Maryland State Senate, Sen. Vernon Boozer, from 1985 through 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to all who knew her and she will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at The Presbyterian Church, Westminster at Airport Access Road, on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Homer Nye officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Clatsop County Historical Society, 1618 Exchange St., Astoria, OR 97103 (503-325-2203). Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Mary Belle Kemler Died December 8, 2001 ALBION - Mary Belle Kemler, 83, of Albion, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at the Santa Rita Care Center in Green Valley, Ariz. Mary Belle was born on July 14, 1918, in Albion, the daughter of Earl and F. Ruth (Wolcott) Caines. She married Dean Kemler, and they resided in Albion. Mary Belle was employed with the family business, Caines Paint and Wallpaper, and was active in the community. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Albion First United Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player. She loved her family and friends. She was a dear mother and friend and will be missed very much. Mary Belle is survived by her daughters, Kay (Bruce) Stenman of Green Valley, Ariz., and Deanna Farley of Tucson, Ariz.; her son, John (Annette) Kemler of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren, Scott Stenman of Traverse City, Jeffrey Farley of Tucson, Ariz., David Stenman of Boulder, Colo., Susan (Douglas) Williams of Tucson, Ariz., and Christopher Kemler of Tucson, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Earl and Jonathan Dean; her brother, George Caines of Albion; and many nieces and nephews. Mary Belle was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dean Kemler; and her sister, Esther Aughton. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, in Riverside Cemetery, with the Rev. Greg Martin officiating. A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2002, in Albion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Albion First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Albion, MI 49224, or to Carondelet Hospice Services, 1802 W. St. Mary's Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Arrangements are by the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels. FLORENCE M. BLOUGH, 82, of Honor, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Munson Medical Center. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The family is being served by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Beulah. JANE SHAFER, 71, of Kalkaska, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. BIRT G. SLYGH, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with the Edwards-Oak Grove Funeral Home of Bear Lake. **FLAG** John P. Koos Died December 10, 2001 RAPID CITY - John P. Koos, 68, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. John was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Gary, Ind., the son of John and Anna (Paul) Koos. John is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He married Inge Gerhard on Aug. 8, 1964, in Mt. Morris. John was a millwright for the automotive industry and retired from General Motors of Flint at AC Spark Plug in 1991, after 39 years of service. He and Inge then moved to Rapid City. John is survived by his wife of 37 years, Inge; his sons, Ken A. Koos of North Branch, Joe (Christine) Koos of Flint and John M. (Penny) Koos of White Cloud; his daughter, Margarete (Steve) Harrington of Edmore; his sister, Shirley (Clair) Mose of Flint; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, at Wolfe Funeral Home, with Father Jim Holtz from St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in behalf of John Koos to the American Cancer Society, 525 W. 14th St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska. John M. Turner Died December 7, 2001 OAKLEY - John M. Turner, 37, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. John was born on May 18, 1964 in Colorado Springs/Fort Carson, Colo., the son of Joseph and Patricia (Tyson) Turner Sr. John married Diane Neddo on May 23, 1993. John graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1984. He owned and operated Saginaw Valley Printing in Chesaning since 1996 and lived in Oakley from 1996 until the present. John worked in the printing business his entire life, and was a former employee of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. He was a member of the American Legion. John is survived by his wife, Diane; his two children, Samantha and Jonathon; his mother, Patricia; his brothers, Steve Adams, Joe Turner Jr., Mark Turner, Daniel Turner, and Jim Turner; and many other relatives in the area. John was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Turner Sr., in 1995; and his sister-in-law, Sheryl Turner, in 1996. Funeral services will take place today at 2 p.m. at the Walker-Martin Funeral Home in Chesaning, with Pastor Jose Rodriguez officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to family intentions. Donald E. Fuller Died December 10, 2001 MANISTEE - Donald E. Fuller, age 66, of Manistee, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2001, in Traverse City. Please join his family in a remembrance of Don's life from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Manistee Golf and Country Club. Those wishing to remember Don may consider donations to the West Shore Hospital Foundation, or to the University of Michigan Medical Center for Prostate Cancer Research. The Oak Grove Cremation Center of Manistee is in charge of arrangements. |
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