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August 18, 2002ObituariesNORTHPORT - Robert Sherwood Probst, 81, of Northport, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Born in Northport on March 1, 1921, he was the son of Ward and Anna (Holton) Probst. Sherwood was a lifelong resident of the area. He married Ethel Lemaster in Northport on Dec. 1, 1946. Sherwood was a farmer by occupation but also ran a landscaping business. He was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed reading, woodworking, playing euchre and loved photography. He and Ethel also enjoyed traveling together. He is survived by Robert S. (Kris) Probst Jr. of Traverse City, Lawrence Probst of Kingsley, Cynthia (Jim) Snead of Muskegon, Juanita (Ronald) Kukhahn of Northport and Richard Probst of Kingsley; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and his brother, Kendall Probst of Northport. Sherwood was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel on Nov. 3, 1988; his brother, Duane; and his sister, Arlene Bangham. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. Visitation will continue from 2 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Evangelical Covenant Church in Northport, with the Rev. Rick Miller officiating. Burial will be in Leelanau Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Evangelical Covenant Church or the Leelanau County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. TORCH LAKE - Norma M. Belford, 81, of Torch Lake, Milton Township, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at home. She was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Flint, the daughter of Arthur and Etta (Smith) Shorey. On June 13, 1942, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Norma married Harold E. Belford. They moved from Davison to Torch Lake in 1971. Norma was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church. Norma is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harold Belford; a son, Brian M. (Lynn) Belford of Spring Hill, Texas, and a daughter, Jill E. (J. David) Straight of Glen Carbon, Ill.; three grandchildren; a brother, John F. Shorey; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and a son, John who was killed in action during the Vietnam War; four sisters, Letta, Ellen, Betty and Marion; and a brother, Arthur. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Davison Cemetery. Arrangements by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. TRAVERSE CITY - Aune Manty, pillar of her family and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, died in Washington DC while visiting her son and his family. Aune enjoyed 83 years of active and joyful life as a "hands-on Lutheran", working through difficult times with "sisu", Finnish for gritty determination, touched with graciousness. She had a zest for life, enjoying travel and design. She was clever, taking on unexpected challenges with determination. When her husband became ill, she took over his construction company. She used these skills later as a talented home builder at her home in Traverse City, and at the 1780s Maryland home of her son's family. Aune was also a talented homemaker, creating luscious freezer jam, prize winning cakes, and her signature "Curly Rolls", Finnish cardamom bread. Through her compassion, Aune lived her faith, helping others. She became a psychiatric nurse after caring for her handicapped sister-in-law. She continued nursing at the Traverse City State Hospital for 20 years. As Regional Coordinator for Lutheran Social Services, Aune helped raise over $25,000 with help from parishioners and Oleson's Food Stores. She also was a veteran "Bethlehem Tuesday Morning Quilter" who knit, sewed and created products to assist Lutheran Social Services homes across the state. Aune freely gave all of these gifts and more to her friends and family. Daughter Diane shares her compassion, and son Dale her cleverness. She was born in Gwinn on Jan. 18, 1919, the fourth child of Frank Uitto and Ida Mattson, both from Ilmajokki, Finland. She joined her husband Edward, who preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1977. She is survived by much loved daughter, Diane (Larry) Green of Traverse City, and son, Dr. Dale (Liz Tuckermanty) Manty of Cheverly, Md.; along with grandson, Mark Thiel of Traverse City, and granddaughters, Ann Marie (John) Lardie of Grawn, Kiija Manty and Hillija Gwynne Manty of Maryland; and five great-grandchildren. Aune is also survived by four brothers, George Uitto, Frederick Rosten, Bernart Rosten, from Marquette County, and Roy Rosten from Durango, Colo., and a sister, Lois Kisch of Westland; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members, blessed with her love. Memorial contributions can be directed to Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, through Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Traverse City. Visitation will take place Monday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Dr. David Gabel officiating. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, beginning at 1 p.m. at the church. PAUL B. BROWN, 90, of Traverse City, died Saturday morning, Aug. 17, 2002, at Munson Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the First Congregational Church, with visitation one hour prior to the services at the church. Arrangements by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. BERNARD W. CASSIDY, 79, of Alanson, passed away, Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Visitation will be held Monday, Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nordman Funeral Home in Cheboygan, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Paul Megge officiating. Burial will be in Pinehill Cemetery in Cheboygan. Arrangements by the Nordman Funeral Home in Cheboygan. HILDEGARDE B. SOGGE, 79, of Suttons Bay, died Aug. 15, 2002. A Vigil Service will be held today at 5:30 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Suttons Bay, where a rosary will be prayed following the service. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Wayne Dziekan as celebrant. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. LYDIA H. THIE, 90, of Petoskey, and formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio and Torch Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at Sunnybank Retirement Center in Petoskey. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Westwood United Methodist Church in Cincinnati. A local memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Aug. 31, at the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. |
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