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May 2, 2002ObituariesTRAVERSE CITY - Lloyd Sanborn, 77, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002.Lloyd was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Traverse City, to the late Guy and Neva (Shugart) Sanborn. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was the owner and operator of the Briar Hill Shell Service Station for nearly 40 years. He married S. Jean Freeman in Traverse City in 1946. Lloyd really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Lloyd is survived by two of his children, Kirby Sanborn of Traverse City and Tracey (Tony) Lund of Holland; his sister, Arlene (Norman) Reece of Leesburg, Fla.; his six grandchildren, Jason and Joshua Sanborn, Andrew Sanborn, Curry, Benjamin and Raley Lund; and his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sanborn of Traverse City. Along with his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, S. Jean; and his son, Roger. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 3, at the funeral home, with Susan Schmidt officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. TRAVERSE CITY - Mary Sue (Core) Socha, 57, lifelong native of Traverse City, died April 24, 2002, at their winter home in Hudson, Fla., due to complications from a stroke. Mary was born on May 29, 1944, in Traverse City, the daughter of William and Fae Core. She was a 1962 graduate of Traverse City Central where she was a cheerleader, a member of the choir, pep club and very active in sports. Mary loved working on the preparation and planning committees for each class reunion for the class of '62. This year would have been Mary's 40th class reunion. On November 5, 1965, she married Bernard J. Socha of Cheboygan. Mary and Barney were just beginning their lives as retirees. They had split their time between Traverse City and a beautiful home in Hudson, Fla. Mary was a proud native of Traverse City. She had lived within the same two blocks of "Slabtown" on the west side of town her entire life. She had several jobs including running a daycare in her home so that she could raise her two beautiful children and nurture many children of local families as well. She also owned Mary's Fun House, a gift shop. She and her husband, Barney, purchased and renovated many homes on the 800 block of West Front Street. She spent many years operating and managing those commercial homes. Mary was an active member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge and a member of "chit chat", a group of special friends. She also had fun promoting all activities of the NMC barbecue and the National Cherry Festival. She never missed a year of either. Mary was a great wife, an awesome mother, the best grandmother her precious Jake could ever ask for, an aunt to all those who called her Aunt Mary (biological or not) and a wonderful sister. Her family meant the world to her. She was a friend to everyone who smiled at her, and was very generous and giving. She gave to so many in an unconditional and silent way. Mary always had a sparkle in her eye and was the life of any party. She was a beautiful person, and will be greatly missed by all those who had the honor of knowing her. Mary is survived by her husband, Bernard J. Socha; her son, Otto of Traverse City, and her daughter, Kimberly (Shane) Crawford of Mancelona, and the light of her life, her grandson, Jake. She is also survived by her three brothers, Gilbert William (Lyndelle) Core, Harvey Core and David Core, all of Traverse City; her mother-in-law, Francis Socha of Cheboygan; sisters-in-law, Karen (Elmer) Hunsaker of Cheboygan, Dianne (Bill) Hellman of Portage and Linda (Joe) Martin of Cheboygan; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Fae Core; her father-in-law, Otto Socha; and her brothers-in-law, Leal Mallory and Jerry VanFleet. The family will receive visitors at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, and again on Thursday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the church, with Pastor Bradley Will officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in behalf of Mary Sue Socha to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3721 Village Circle Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686. TRAVERSE CITY - Norene "Doc" Cole, 85, of Traverse City, died Tuesday morning at French Manor. Born May 27, 1916, in Alanson, he was the son of Sheldon and Faith (Faunce) Cole. On Dec. 21, 1940, in Traverse City, he married the former Elizabeth "Betty" Marion Kelsch, who preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 1997. A lifelong resident of Traverse City, "Doc" was co-owner of Cole Brothers for a number of years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Traverse City Elks Club, and enjoyed the time he volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America-Scenic Trails Council. "Doc" was especially proud of being an Eagle Scout recipient, the fifth awarded in the community. He is survived by his son, Sheldon N. (Patricia) Cole of Jenison; granddaughter, Katherine E. (Bradley) Bogart of Apex, N.C., and grandson, Edward S. (Kristina) Cole of Hudsonville; and his special friend, Joanne Grapes of Traverse City. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, "Doc" was preceded in death by his brother, Morrell Cole. Visitation will be at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City today from 6 to 8 p.m., and continuing on Friday, May 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue officiating. Following cremation, his cremated remains will be placed in the Garden of Remembrance at the First Congregational Church. In remembrance, memorial contributions may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America-Scenic Trails Council, or the First Congregational Church. KENNETH LEON GREGORY, 85, of Wellston, formerly of Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, with Pastor Donald Stroup officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Friday. Interment will be in Wellston Cemetery. A memorial service for JACK HILLIKER will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Jack passed away Nov. 18, 2001. LOUISE M. JUSSILA, 64, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at home. Arrangements are pending with Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. RITA L. KENEL, 66, of Kalkaska, and formerly of Flint, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Kenel home, 3494 W. Bear Lake Rd. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. VIRGIL L. MULL, 79, of Central Lake, died Monday, April 29, 2002, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. A Mass will be prayed in conjunction with Mass at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Graveside services for VIOLA "VI" MARIE PLAMONDON, who passed away Jan. 1, 2002, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, at St. Mary's of Lake Leelanau Cemetery. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is serving the family. A graveside service will be held for ALLEN BRUCE REECE, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at St. Michael's Cemetery in Suttons Bay. Allen Bruce Reece, 50, of Traverse City, passed away Jan. 30, 2002. Arrangements are being handled by Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. |
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