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December 11, 2002ObituariesARTHUR ARTEMUS CONN, 85, of Brethren, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. The Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements. JAMES F. KOEHLER, 79, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. The Family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. LESLIE M. MALBURG, 87, of Alden, died Monday evening, Dec. 9, 2002, at Munson Medical Center. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, with a Wake Service to be held at 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec., 14, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. DENNIS A. MYATT, 51, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, aboard the ship on which he was employed near Duluth, Minn. Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is serving the family. MILDRED BROWN POLLOCK, 75, of Grand Ledge and formerly of Kingsley, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Houlihan-Adkins Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. DARRELL W. WYS, 50, of North Carolina and formerly of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Thursday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. STROUDSBURG, Pa. - Former Ottaway publisher FRANCIS A. "FRANK" PERRETTA, 72, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2002. A native of Utica, N.Y., he began his newspaper career at The Daily Star in Oneonta in 1957, and was assistant general manager there until he left in 1977. Perretta was general manager of the Traverse City Record-Eagle in Traverse City from 1977 to 1980, general manager at the News-Times in Danbury, Conn., from 1980 to 1982, and publisher of the Pocono Record from 1982 until he retired in 1995. He won several writing awards, served as president of the New York State Associated Press Association and was a member of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association and the American Newspaper Publishers Association. **PHOTO** Daniel 'Todd' Schopieray Died December 8, 2002 TRAVERSE CITY - Daniel "Todd" Schopieray, 32, of Traverse City, died due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002. Todd was born July 17, 1970, in Traverse City, to Daniel J. and Linda J. (Kuchmuk) Schopieray. He was employed with Great Lakes Striping and Sealing Company, Inc. and previously had been employed at Redman Automotive. Todd was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He enjoyed camping, music, floating in the swimming pool, barbecues, and playing horseshoes, video games, cards and Scrabble. Todd is survived by his father, Dan (Mable) Schopieray of Buckley; his mother, Linda (Bill Geroux) Griffis of Traverse City; three sisters, Michelle Arney of Alaska, Shannon Griffis of Traverse City and Connie Jablonski of Texas; his brother, Shawn Griffis of Traverse City; niece, Jenasie; two nephews, Steven and Cameron; his special friend, Tasha Clark of Kingsley; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his uncle, Ron Schopieray; and his stepfather, George Griffis. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Philip Douglass officiating. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Schopieray family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. **PHOTO** Ruth A. Mikula Died Dec. 9, 2002 TRAVERSE CITY - Ruth Agnes Mikula, 83, of Traverse City, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Ruth was born Jan. 22, 1919, in Summit City, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Kaley) Harris. She married George Tony Mikula on June 26, 1942, in Traverse City. Ruth had been employed by Cherry Growers and Jerry Oleson's Farm and later volunteered her time at the former Medical Care Facility. She had attended Asbury United Methodist Church and in later years attended Pine Grove Church of God. Her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, were the love of her life. Ruth enjoyed nature, especially the birds, and raising vegetables and flowers in her garden. She enjoyed spending time at the Traverse City Senior Center, where she played cards and games. Ruth loved her cat, "Kitty," and taking walks and spending time with friends. She also enjoyed her Raggedy Ann doll collection and collecting Raggedy Ann memorabilia. Ruth is survived by her children, daughter Ruth Ann (Robert William) Bester of Traverse City and son George John (Diane) Mikula of Beulah; six grandchildren, Anne, Geri, Pam, Michael and Tim Bester, and Tony Mikula; four great-grandchildren, Shane, Lyn, Anna and Robert Bester; her sister, Ida Parkes of Traverse City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Tony Mikula on Nov. 9, 1969; and by her siblings, Willard Harris, Edna Stander, Jean Olson and Margaret Walton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Williams of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday and continue until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Asbury United Methodist Church. Richard Patrick 'Dick' Lannen, D.V.M. Died December 8, 2002 ACME - Richard Patrick "Dick" Lannen, D.V.M., 85, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at his apartment in Hope Village in Acme. Dick was born on a farm near Oak Grove on Sept. 30, 1917, the son of Roy Morey and Grace (Filkins) Lannen. He graduated from Howell High School in 1934, and enrolled in Michigan State College (MSC) in 1936. He graduated from MSC with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1941. On New Year's Eve in 1941, "Doc" married Jean Russell McCallum, a 1942 graduate of the MSC Veterinary School. Dick and Jean moved to Elsie in 1942, and bought an existing veterinary practice. Dick practiced in Elsie until his retirement in 1975. Dick and Jean raised four children in Elsie and lived there until they moved to the "40" on Hager Road north of Fife Lake in 1975. They lived on the "40" until they moved to Hope Village in 2002. In Elsie, Dick belonged to the Methodist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served a term as president of the Elsie School Board and was a member of the Lions Club for several years. In the mid-'60s, Dick became a member of the Michigan Trail Riders, a group of people devoted to horseback riding, and served as president of the organization for three years and as a board member for 15 years. It was through the Michigan Trail Riders that Dick became acquainted with so many wonderful friends in the greater Traverse City area. He treasured his friends and was making new friends until he passed away. An energetic and talented man, Dick built his own house in Elsie and two cabins on lakes with friends while still treating animals in his veterinary practice. He enjoyed horseback riding, buggy and covered wagon driving, cross country skiing, making maple syrup and working out of doors. As a devoted MSU Spartan, Dick especially enjoyed the opportunity to have Sparty, the MSU mascot, ride with him in his buggy in the 1991 Cherry Royale Parade. Dick is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; three children, James Richard "Jim" of Ann Arbor, Katherine Jean of Corvallis, Ore., and Charles Roy "Charlie" of South Boardman; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Grace in 1986. Dick's family and friends will get together to celebrate his life Thursday evening, Dec. 12, at Hope Village. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in Dick's memory to Michigan State University, University Development, 4700 S. Hagadorn Rd., Ste. 220, East Lansing, MI 48823, or to Munson Hospice, 1105 6th St., Traverse City, MI 49684. In the final weeks of his life, Dick was fortunate to have the support of his many friends and relatives, as well as the caring staff of Munson Hospice. Jean and her children would like to thank all of these people for their kindness and support. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. **PHOTO** Elizabeth M. 'Betty' Kreutziger Died December 9, 2002 TRAVERSE CITY - Elizabeth M. "Betty" Kreutziger, 80, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit, died Monday at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born Dec. 24, 1921, in Detroit, Betty was the daughter of Melis and Anna N. (Corpelyn) DeVries. On Oct. 7, 1942, in Detroit, she married Jack Elias Kreutziger. She had been employed as the administrative assistant to the president of Kmart's World Headquarters in Troy. She moved to Traverse City from Farmington Hills in 1984. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Jack; several nieces and nephews, especially two who are very dear to her, Jacqueline Van Dusen and Lynne Borer. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Roe officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkinson's Group of Traverse City. The family would like to thank all the wonderful people at Grand Traverse Pavilions' Aspen Wing who graciously gave Betty love and care for the past year. Mary Cecil Putnam Adelson Died December 9, 2002 EAST LANSING - Mary Cecil Putnam Adelson, 59, of East Lansing, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 12, 1943, in Omena to John Edward and Florence Tarry Putnam. Mary was a graduate of Northport High School and Michigan State University. In 1998, Mary retired from the Lansing School District after 33 years of service to children and families. Mary was a woman who loved life and lived it with gusto! She had a myriad of interests that included golf, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, reading, knitting, playing the piano and cooking. Cooking was a part of Mary's heart and the heart of her home was her kitchen. One could count on that kitchen always being open, just as one could always count on Mary to be available in time of joy and times of need. Her loquacious spirit filled many a void. Her loving spirit filled many a soul. She left her mark in storehouses of memories, memories which will serve her mourners well. Mary is survived by her son, Michael of Novi and her daughter, Wendy of East Lansing; grandchildren, Sarah, Scott and Hunter; and her sister, Elizabeth (Stan) Markham of Traverse City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo P. Adelson; and her sisters, Edna, Doris, Margaret, Beulah, Rhea and Mary Ruth. A memorial service will be held today, at 4 p.m. at The Peoples Church of East Lansing with the Rev. Penny Swartz officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the church. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Sparrow Hospital Hospice House. |
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