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October 24, 2001ObituariesTRAVERSE CITY - Ernest Charles Adrian, 96, of Traverse City, died on Tuesday at Munson Medical Center.He was born on Oct. 6, 1905, in Alpena, the son of Henry and Mary (Egenriether) Adrian. On Aug. 12, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, he married the former Jean Leon Farrow, who preceded him in death on Aug. 5, 1993. Ernest was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Leland. He enjoyed working with and repairing electronic equipment. Ernest was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army in World War II serving in Italy. He is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Fern Tisch of Fraser and Lorraine (Robert) Nelson of Shelby Township; two brothers, Roy Adrian of Marion and Harry (Trudy) Adrian of Alpena; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Jean Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Hazel, Clara and Ruth; and his brother, Martin. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay and on Saturday from 11 to noon at the Beck Funeral Home in Rogers City with a memorial service at noon at the funeral home with the Rev. Lawrence K. Matro officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Rogers City. CEDAR - Edward Vincent Fleis, age 86, died peacefully at home with his new wife, Fern, by his side, and went to be with his Lord on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene (Lamie) Fleis in 1994. Ed and Irene were married on Sept. 4, 1937, and together they had twelve children. Edward and Fern (Heimforth-Melichar) were married at St. Sebastian Church in Sebastian, Fla., on Feb. 10, 2001. Early this past summer, Ed and Fern settled into a cottage at Birch Point on Lake Leelanau. Though he had been a resident of the Cedar community for almost his entire life, he also enjoyed soaking up the Florida sunshine during the winter months for over 25 years. He was very active in the church and the community for many years. He was a life long parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, sang in the choir and was a member of the Holy Name Society. For almost 50 years he belonged to the Knights of Columbus, was a 4th degree member and served on the color guard. He was a charter member and former president of the Cedar Chamber of Commerce, and charter member and former president of the Cedar-Maple City Lions Club and the best Bingo caller they ever had. Ed was the second son of twelve children of Thomas and Agnes (Pleva) Fleis, born on April 26, 1915 in Isadore. He was a carpenter, plumber, electrician and general contractor and owned Edward V. Fleis Construction. Some of his projects included building the Holy Rosary Convent, Cedar Post Office, Kalkaska Fish Hatchery, and a large number of commercial projects and family homes. He later became the owner of Cedar Hardware. He never stopped being a carpenter and continued to help on projects for his family. Ed was an avid musician and played the violin since he was a young boy. Ed, his uncle, Steve Pleva, and Stanley Mikowski formed the Isadore Sod Busters band that played for many weddings and local celebrations. He loved music and inspired and encouraged his children to pursue their musical talents. He played a tough game of euchre and cribbage, and enjoyed fishing and boating. His favorite day was Sunday - he would go to church and have family over afterwards to enjoy the day. Ed is survived by his wife, Fern; his children from his first marriage, Ruth Ann Smith, Juliette (Raymond) Watkoski, Edward (Barbara) Fleis, Mary Jane (Roger) Steup, Theodore (Mary Lou) Fleis, James (Doris) Fleis, Bernadette (Kenneth) Denoyer, Lawrence (Jacqueline) Fleis, Shirley Mikowski, Joan (Dale) Gauthier, Noreen (Thomas) Savage and Rita (James) Cwengros; his brothers, Joseph (Lucille) Fleis, Anthony (Patricia) Fleis; his sisters, Agnes (Ron) Williams, Therese (Bob) Rosinski; his sisters-in-law, Rose Fleis, Betty Fleis, Phyllis Fleis and Bettie Fleis; his step children from the second marriage, Sue Ann Klama, George Barker, William Melichar and John Melichar; 51 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, seven step grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife of 57 years, Irene D. (Lamie) Fleis, Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Agnes Fleis; his sisters, Susan Fleis and Sister Mary Therese; his brothers, Leo, Roman, Clement, Thomas and Albion; his son-in-law, Keith N. Smith; his grandchildren, Karen Thompson, John Thompson, Joseph Watkoski, Scott Denoyer and Brian Denoyer. Visitation will be held at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay today from 2 to 5 p.m., and also today, at Holy Rosary Church from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Walter Anthony officiating. Christian Burial will follow the service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Irene Fleis Memorial Scholarship Fund, or to Mass Intentions. BELLAIRE - Alice May Bollinger, 78, of Bellaire, and formerly of Lakeview, passed away at Munson Memorial Hospital in Traverse City on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Alice was born in the Trufant area on May 25, 1923, the daughter of Christopher and Emma (Anton) Petersen. On Sept. 15, 1947 in Greenville, she married Keith Bollinger, who survives. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1941, moved to Grand Rapids and worked at Steketees Department Store. After their marriage, she and Keith resided in Lakeview for 39 years, where they owned and operated Bollinger's, Inc. They retired to their summer home on Torch Lake for the past 16 years. Besides Keith, her husband of 54 years, Alice is survived by three daughters, Kaylyn Kale of Grand Rapids, Faye Bollinger of Littleton, Colo., and Kelly (Jim) Palmer of Spring Lake; six grandchildren; her sister, Grace Cahill of Howard City; and several nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Leona Roush, and Frances Dauser; and three brothers, Raymond, Howard, and Norman "Lefty" Petersen. There will be a private service held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Alice Bollinger be made to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. The family is being served by Youngman-McCullough Chapel in Lakeview. To send a memorial or to view this obituary online, please visit obits.plan4ever.com/alicemaybollinger. TRAVERSE CITY - Ruth Beckwell, 89, of Traverse City left this earthly dwelling on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001. Death knocked gently on her door and gently she answered and went her way. Ruth was born on Sept. 10, 1912 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Alice (LeDuc) Burkhardt. Ruth's life from beginning to end was filled with the presence of a host of relatives, beginning with her grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters and many cousins. Her own mother, Alice LeDuc, was the eldest of ten children and Ruth was the first grandchild on her mother's side of the family. As time passed, her life was enriched with the arrival of many cousins. On Nov. 28, 1935, she married Leonard Clarence Paul in Detroit. This marriage introduced her to an even larger family that had lived in the Detroit area since the 1830s. Five sons were born of this family, but no daughters. In the succeeding generations there are grandchildren and great-grandchildren who have brought delight to her later years. On Oct. 21, 1967, she married Robert Beckwell and this broadened her range of relatives even further. Her relatives seem as numerous as the sand of the sea or the stars of the sky. However, this does not yet take account of the further host of friends throughout a long life. She carries with her a treasury of relatives and friends who have filled her life. Ruth did not have the opportunity for extensive formal education nor advanced training so she was not rich in that kind of knowledge. She lived all of her life with few and modest material possessions. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to doing as well as she could whatever was the task at hand. She had a hunger and thirst for the things of beauty. She found it beautiful to tell people she loved them. She found it beautiful to sew and crochet things for others. She found it beautiful to cook. She rejoiced in the beauty of music and of nature in all its varied seasons. She gave great effort to make herself into a beautiful person. Now, she has set out on her last journey, fortified with the sacraments of her faith and with the final blessing of her family. She had been looking forward to the trip for some time and her family had time to assemble to express a spiritual "Bon Voyage!" Her parting words to us were filled with joy, serenity and wit. It is a blessing we shall never forget. We shall miss her very much until each of us sets out for the same destination when we hope to rejoin her in a state of happiness. Visitation will be at the Reynolds- Jonkhoff Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil service will begin at 7:30 p.m. to which everyone is invited. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Father James Gardiner as Presider. Mrs. Beckwell's son, The Rev. Father Leonard Paul will con-celebrate the Mass. For those desiring to make a memorial contribution, consider a Mass Intention. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. ELK RAPIDS - LeRoy L. Nevin, 74, a seasonal resident of Elk Rapids for the past 50 years, and a permanent resident since 1989, passed away at his home on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. Roy was born in Chicago on Jan. 2, 1927, the son of Robert and Florence Marie (Evans) Nevin. On Aug. 23, 1947 in Elk Rapids, he married the former Lois Grider. Roy was one of the "Greatest Generation," a man who spent his life in selfless service to his country, his family, and community. On his 16th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, fully believing he was 17 years old - only his mother knew his true age. He served his nation in World War II as one of the millions who left the safety and comfort of America to save mankind from tyranny. After returning to civilian life after the war, he was recalled for the Korean War. Despite having a wife and daughter to support, he answered the call and did his duty. After his Korean service, he lived and worked like most of the "Greatest Generation" - rebuilding America, serving in community and veterans' organizations, and giving time and money in hopes of making a better world for his family. Roy was employed as a regional sales manager for McLouth Steel Corporation of Trenton for over 35 years, retiring in 1989. He was a life member of the Grand Rapids Elks Lodge #48, and P.E.R. of St. Charles, Ill., Elks Lodge #2294, First Marine Division Association, Elk Rapids Amvets Post #114, VFW Post #1930 in Williamsburg, and a charter member of the Elk Rapids Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. Roy is survived by his wife, Lois Nevin of Elk Rapids; two daughters, Christine (Terry) Keenan of Elk Rapids, and Laura L. Nevin and her husband, Mark Frickman; one son, Lt. Col. Michael R. (Lynn) Nevin of Fremont; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Leslie Stevens of Elk Rapids, and Lee Kathryn (Jamie) Peterson of Elk Rapids; one grandson, Jacob Grant Joshua Nevin of Fremont; and three great-granddaughters, Allison Stevens, and Lauren and Rachel Peterson. He is also survived by six half sisters, Barbara Ann (Weldon) Adams, Judy (David) Poynor, Gladys (J.B.) West, Alma Faye (Bobby) Norman, Phyllis (Enoch) George, and Mary (Donald) Hassell, all of Tennessee; one half brother, Cordell (Maie) Choate of Tennessee; and one sister-in-law, Catherine Choate of Tennesse. Roy was preceded in death by his father, Robert Nevin; his mother Florence Marie (Evans) Nevin; and one brother, Mack Choate. A memorial celebration of Roy's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Amvets Post #114 of Elk Rapids with the Rev. Sandra Murray officiating. Please direct memorial contributions to the Amvets Post #114 Building Fund, P.O. Box 144, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. SYLVA, N.C. - John Wesley Oldt, 56, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at his home in Sylva, N.C. John was born on Nov. 5, 1945, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Wesley Oldt. He graduated from Galesburg High School, attended Albion College and graduated from Wayne State University. He was employed by the Department of Energy for many years. John leaves behind his dear mother, Lucy E. Oldt of Traverse City; his wife, Edith of Sylva, N.C.; a sister, Julie (David) Maxson of Traverse City; an aunt and uncle; and one niece and three nephews. John was preceded in death by his father in 1963; his maternal and paternal great-grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Kneeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunter; his maternal and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Kneeland, and Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Oldt. Memorial services were held in Sylva, N.C. LYDIA ROSELLA BECKER, 97, of Kalkaska, died on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born on Dec. 4, 1903, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Visitation will be held today from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Kalkaska Church of Christ. Burial will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at the Remington Cemetery in Remington, Ind. TEKLA INNES, 89, of Mancelona, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at the funeral home. RALPH W. KONDAL JR., 71, of Torch Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at his home. Ralph's family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A complete obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Record-Eagle. DAVID LELAND RISK, 45, of Alden, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at home. He was born on Nov. 26, 1955. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes where family will meet with relatives and friends one hour before the start of services. FERN M. SHAW, 87, of Traverse City, died Friday evening, Oct. 19, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Livonia. The Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements. OLIVIA ULBRICH, 91, of Arlington Heights, Ill., died on Oct. 22, 2001, at Lutheran Home Arlington, Ill. She was born on June 27, 1910, in Covey, Ohio. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Arcadia. Arrangements are being handled by the Edwards Oak-Grove Funeral Home in Bear Lake. MARETTA L. WARNER, age 87, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. MARGARET ELIZABETH MOSES WING, 98, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died at Porter Hills Retirement Home in Grand Rapids on May 27, 2001. Mrs. Wing had moved to the retirement center in Grand Rapids in 1979. GLEN ARBOR - Olga Turak passed away quickly and quietly on Friday, Oct. 19, 2001. She was born Dec. 27, 1910, in Ternolpol, Ukraine, the daughter of Yakiv and Olena Hristena. At the age of two, Olga accompanied her mother to the United States, through Ellis Island, to join her father, who was working as a coal miner in Scranton, Pa. After graduating from the Scranton Lackawanna Business College, Olga worked at the East Ohio Gas Company in Cleveland, Ohio. On May 30, 1930, she married Anthony Turak. They had one son, Theodore. In 1956, Anthony received a patent for his invention of the soda dispenser, the same type still used in restaurants today. For a number of years Andy and Olga manufactured the dispensers at their Cleveland-based business, Turex Company. In 1984, Olga moved to Glen Arbor, where she was a vital part of her family, The Yarn Shop where she worked, and the community. Olga was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, in 1973, and by her son, Theodore, in 1993. She leaves behind her sisters, Lily (Steve) Smarsh of Chicago and Ann Chomko of Thornhurst, Pa.; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Peter) Edwards of Glen Arbor, Jonathon (Anita) Turak of Bethesda, Md.; great-grandchildren, Chase, Cassidy and Keefer Edwards, and Natasha, Tatiana and Nathaniel Turak; great-nephews, Michael and John Smarsh; great-nieces, Donna Morgan, Helene Chomko and Mary (Smarsh) Reetz, who was also Olga's goddaughter; daughter-in-law, Mary Turak of Glen Arbor; and also special friends, Dick, Carol, Leah and Drew Hilton, all of Glen Arbor. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Kolodiy-Lazuta Funeral Home in Parma, Ohio. A celebration of her life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, in the Glen Arbor Town Hall. Please bring a dish to pass. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Glen Arbor Conservancy, c/o Leelanau Conservancy, P.O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654. |
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