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July 25, 2002ObituariesNORTHPORT - Lillian Pearl VanLooy, 90, of Northport, and formerly of Bellaire, died early Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Leelanau Memorial Long Term Care Center.Born in Detroit, on Aug. 27, 1911, she was the daughter of the late James Harold and Pearl Lillian (Perrin) McCadie. On March 24, 1934, in Ypsilanti, she married Henry Albert VanLooy. Lillian assisted in Henry's dental practice and was active in many civic and charitable organizations. She was a member of the Northwestern Baptist Church, and for many years was active in the PEO sisterhood. Lillian and her husband lived in the Detroit area for 39 years before retiring to Bellaire in 1971. Lillian moved briefly to North Dakota in 1990, but returned to Bellaire in 1992, just prior to her move to Leelanau County. Lillian is survived by her sons, Henry Albert (Margie) VanLooy Jr. of Bellaire, and James William (Nancy) VanLooy of Grand Forks, N.D.; her daughter, Barbara Susan (Larry) Graves of Suttons Bay; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Henry in 1986; and a brother, James McCadie in 1990. Private family services were held Wednesday, July 24, 2002, with the Rev. Jim Beadle officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. Arrangements were handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. RAPID CITY - Henry George Udell, 81, of Rapid City, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, July 22, 2002. He was born to George Henry and Sarah (Sayles) Udell on Aug. 1, 1920. Henry served in the U.S. Army during World War II, from October of 1942 to December of 1945, and saw action in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received many decorations, commendations and citations including the Bronze Star. Henry was a Christian man and was an Elder of the Rapid City Church of Christ for many years. He was also a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America in Rapid City for many years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Rosemary (Timmons) Udell; their six children, Linda Robertson, Robert Udell, Mary (Ronald) Smith, David (Vickie) Udell, Tom Udell and Cathy (Mark) Petrie; 11 grandchildren, Matt (Brandi) Robertson, Scott Udell, Bobbi Jo (Brad) Stanbery, Ronetta (Randy) Miller, Ryan Smith, Tiffany, Lindsay and David Udell, Anna and Jesse Udell, and Brian Hurst; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Ryanne, Seth, Lillian and Emily; his brother, Howard and three sisters, Ethel Merryman, Marie Aller and Marion (Jack) Fangboner; sister-in-law, Sarah Udell; and a host of nieces & nephews. Along with his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Udell Webber in 1973; four brothers, Frank, Amos, Nelson and Kenneth; and three sisters, Bertha Purvis, Beatrice Hollenbeck and Eva Udell. Henry dearly loved his family as they loved him. He will be dearly missed by his wife and all of his relatives and friends. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 24, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 25, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Clearwater Township Cemetery. CHEBOYGAN - Helen Cecelia LaPorte, 92, of Cheboygan, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Orchard Creek Dementia Care in Traverse City. Helen was born Aug. 20, 1909, in Cheboygan, the daughter of Sadie Ann (Beaugrand) and George Rochon. She had been a lifelong resident of the Cheboygan area. On Nov. 22, 1927, she married Kelly LaPorte in Cheboygan and he preceded her in death March 21, 1972. Helen attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cheboygan and was a member of the church's St. Jude's Circle. She enjoyed sewing and baking and was an excellent cook. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen is survived by her daughter, Ann (Mel) Rocheleau of Traverse City, her daughter-in-law, Nancy LaPorte of Manistee; her grandchildren, Christopher (Janet) Rocheleau and Paul Rocheleau, all of Mt. Pleasant, Lynn (John) Steve of Bay City, Julie (Greg) Hejl of Bear Lake, Jo Rocheleau, Kelly LaPorte, Michael (Camille) Rocheleau, all of Traverse City. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Kelly and Andy Rocheleau, Taylor and Rachael Steve, Erika and Olivia Hejl; and her sisters, Lola LaHaie and Clara (Don) Deinzer, all of Cheboygan. In addition to her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, Frederick, who died March 16, 2000. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cheboygan with Father Paul Megge serving as celebrant. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cheboygan. Visitation will take place this evening, Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Christian Funeral Home, 629 N. Main St., Cheboygan. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cheboygan Catholic Community Campaign for the new Bishop Baraga School, P.O. Box 40, Cheboygan, MI 49721. Local arrangements were by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Donald Paul Heming, 71, of Traverse City, formerly of Port Huron, died Tuesday at home. Born Sept. 19, 1930, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Chester B. and Eva Winifred (Foote) Heming. Don Heming lived most of his life in Traverse City, enjoying several entrepreneurial successes, one of them Traverse City's very first car wash. A native of Southern Michigan, though born across the Detroit River in Sarnia Ontario, Don moved to Traverse City with his new wife in 1952, after being discharged from the U.S. Army. Don served his country honorably in the Army for four years in Japan as a military policeman and later in Korea when war broke out. Don, as a part of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, advanced as far as the Yalu River on the Chinese border. Although he, like many veterans, did not often choose to discuss the war, when encouraged, Don would describe the long march north in winter with summer issue uniforms brought from Japan. He served two years in Korea, returning unharmed to Michigan where he met and married the former Jean F. Kane. Professionally, Don has owned several businesses in Traverse City associated with automotive care, and sold insurance as an independent agent. His last business, his snow removal service, coexisted with many of his other interests, finally being sold at his retirement a few years ago. Don is fondly remembered for his dedication to the Masonic Lodge. Having originally taken degrees in 1957, Don, a lifelong member of Traverse City Lodge No. 222, was affiliated with all York and Scottish Rite bodies, Saladin Temple, AAONMS, and the High Twelve Club of Traverse City. Don served as Master of Lodge 222 in 1964, and president of the Cherryland High Twelve Club in 1967. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and enjoyed his proudest moment on becoming Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Michigan in 1987. Mrs. Heming survives him after fifty years of marriage in June of this year. Together, they raised five children, Jeffrey (Kathy) Heming of Southlake, Texas, Donna Marie of Mason, Ohio, Pamela (Thomas) Park of Traverse City, Paul (Kathy) Heming of Mason, Ohio, and Valerie (Chris) Leach of Alexandria, Va.; brother, Wallace (Connie) Heming of Port Huron; and twelve grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Don at Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., Traverse City, on Friday, July 26, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. The service will feature a Masonic candlelight ceremony conducted by Richard Sands, past Grand Master of the Michigan Masonic Lodge, followed by a service officiated by the Rev. John Ellinger. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684, or the Masonic Foundation, 233 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3270. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. ELBERTA - Oakley Fitzhugh, 92, of Elberta, passed away Monday, July 22, 2002, at The Maples. Oakley was born March 20, 1910, in Elberta, the son of Edward and Gertrude (Schaeffer) Fitzhugh. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving an honorable discharge. He owned and operated the Fitzhugh Coal & Gas Company for 40 years, retiring in 1975. Oakley is survived by his brother, Dale (Marion) of Yuma, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna (Moseler) Fitzhugh; two sisters, Rae Ferris and Gertrude Moseler; and four brothers, Wayne, Edward, Lyle and Orlo. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, from the Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes, with the Rev. Greg Culver officiating. Friends may call at the time of the services. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Arcadia. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Maples in Frankfort. |
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