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October 28, 2002ObituariesCADILLAC - Ira E. 'Sandy' Sandelius, 85, died Saturday, Oct. 26, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac.He was born in Cadillac on April 22, 1917, the son of Eric and Lillie (Ulander) Sandelius. He married the former Mildred Denzel in Cadillac on July 23, 1939. Sandy graduated from Cadillac High School in 1936. He worked at Reed and Wheaton Jewelry Store and Carlson's Jewelry Store before opening and operating Sandy's Jewelry for 57 years. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge. Sandy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred L. Sandelius of Cadillac; five children, James (Norma) Sandelius of Traverse City, Dina (Tom) Sullivan of Boynton Beach, Fla., Robert (Carol) Sandelius of Cadillac, Julie (Bruce) Donham of Richmond, Va., and Linda (John) Coffell of Cadillac; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Stanley Sandelius of Cadillac; sisters-in-law, Josephine Sandelius, Sarah Sandelius, Beatrice Budnick and Betty (Charles) Ames; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Ernest, Gust and Einar. Visitation will take place today, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the funeral home with the Rev. Cathleen J. Medina officiating. There will be visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan and the First Presbyterian Church in Cadillac. WELLSTON - Sierra Rose Dennis, 7, of Wellston, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1995, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Rebecca Dennis and Robert Bushway. Sierra loved her little sister, Lacey. She enjoyed ballet, playing Legos with her cousin, Larry, and playing with her many friends. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles and singing, especially her favorite song, "Who Let The Dogs Out." She loved going fishing with her daddy Matt, picking flowers in the Case Vineyard and feeding the ducks with her daddy Bobby. Sierra was a devoted Christian and loved Jesus. She also appreciated her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. McCrumb of Traverse City. Sierra is survived by: her mother and daddy, Rebecca and Matt Call of Wellston; her father, Robert (Bobby) Bushway; her sister, Lacey Call of Wellston; her granddad and grandma, John and Penny Dennis of Belleville; her nana and grandpa, Cindy Giddis and Brent Allen of Traverse City; her grandma and grandpa, Tami and Mike Anderson of Holland; her papa and grandma, Jack and Diane Call of Brethren; her great-grandparents, George and Faith Boehringer of Caseville, and Gerald and Arlene Davis of Manistee; her uncles, John Dennis III of Belleville and Chris (Pam) Call of Brethren; her aunts, Sally Dennis of Brethren; Lindsey Allen of Traverse City, Melissa (James) Latella of Colorado Springs, Colo., Angela Bushway of Holland and Rachael Anderson of Holland; her auntie, Kristin Bushway of Holland; her home nurses, Chris Giffles of Wellston and Carrie Thompson of Manistee; very close family friends, Darla and Steve Carlson of Kaleva; her pastor, David and Sue Taylor of Kaleva; and numerous great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins and friends. Sierra was preceded in death by her great-uncle, Ron Dennis. Visitation will be held today, Oct. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kaleva Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the church with Pastor David Taylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Mary's Hospitality House, 1580 Seaman Road, Wellston, MI 49689. The Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, is in charge of arrangements. TRAVERSE CITY - Edna 'Marian' Davis, 87, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, at Bortz Health Care after a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 12, 1915, she was the daughter of William and Evelyn (Brow) Alpers. She married Merle H. Davis on Feb. 23, 1946, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Marian was very involved with her church and was a member of the Carmelite Women's Group and the Women's Guild for many years. She worked very hard alongside her husband to help establish St. Patrick Catholic Church in the Silver Lake area. As a guild member she was chosen "Woman of the Year" in 1994-95 for her dedication. She and Merle were also instrumental in establishing the food booth at the Buckley Old Engine Show. Family was always important to Marian, and she was always there to help her sisters and brothers whenever the need arose. Marian is survived by a brother, William 'Bill,' and his wife, Virginia 'Ginny' Alpers; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Merle; seven sisters, Dorothy Plamondon, Helen Gauthier, Wilma Nolan, Eleanor O'Brien, Betty Bankston, Elsie Gauthier and Charlotte Alpers; and five brothers, Owen, John, James, Louie and Alvin Alpers. Visitation will take place today, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, at St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Micketti will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Catholic Church and Bortz health Care. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. TRAVERSE CITY - Lucille Kauer Thirlby died Friday, Oct. 25, from complications of Parkinson's Disease. She was 84 years old and a lifelong resident of Traverse City. Lu was born June 16, 1918, in Traverse City, the daughter of Rose and V.J. Kauer. After graduating from Traverse City Senior High in 1936, she matriculated and received her undergraduate college degree from the University of Michigan. She received her master's degree in social work from Simmons College in Boston. Her time in Boston afforded her the opportunity to be near her future husband, Richard Thirlby, who was a student at Harvard Medical School. They were married in 1942 and remained married for 52 years until Dick's death in 1994. Dick and Lu spent six years in Ann Arbor during Dick's surgical training and made many lifelong friends. They moved back to Traverse City in 1951 and spent the remaining 50 years of their lives raising a family and weaving themselves into the fabric of Traverse City. Lu's legacy was her love of Traverse City and northern Michigan. She worked relentlessly to improve the region. She fostered the development of the Nursing School at Northwestern Michigan College. She was instrumental in establishing the Women's Guild and Auxiliary at Munson Medical Center. Many patients benefited from Lu's innumerable trips down the halls of Munson Hospital with the "book cart." She also supported the growth and development of the Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College. Lu enjoyed the recreational opportunities of northern Michigan. She spent many hours "gate-keeping" on the ski slopes of the region so that local skiers could compete in Grand Traverse Ski Club, Traverse City Senior High and CUSSA events. She was an avid snow skier, cross-country skier, tennis player and golfer. Although her skill level did not always match her enthusiasm for participation, her constant wit and self-depreciating humor made her a favored sports partner. Perhaps the most cherished constant in her life was spending each summer at the family "Shack" on the Miracle Mile of East Grand Traverse Bay. She loved her daily breakfasts there with her beloved sister, Betty. Lucille always had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the beach, and loved to swim and host summer parties for friends and family. Lu was proud of her Bohemian heritage. Her friends growing up in the west side of Traverse City remained her friends until her death. Calling themselves the "Go-Go Grandmas," they met regularly to party and solve current social problems. Lu was appreciative of the "Go-Go's" continued inclusion of her in their festivities even after her Parkinson's Disease made it difficult for her to participate. She is survived by her sister Betty Sanborn; her children Jan, Ted and Rick; and her grandchildren, Robin, Marjorie, Olivia and David. A memorial reception for family and friends will be held at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Northwestern Michigan College Dennos Museum Center or the Interlochen Center for the Arts Advancement Department. RUTH E. (GEER) EIKEY, 96, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. The Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Francis Catholic Church with visitation on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The rosary will be prayed Tuesday evening with the time to be announced. A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday edition of the Record Eagle. KAREN JEAN (BIXBY) FINK, 51, of Manistee, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Oct. 25, 2002. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Onekama. The family will be at the church one hour prior to service to greet friends. Cremation will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. MARIE F. KRUS, 84, of Manistee, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Tendercare of Manistee. Funeral services from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. FRANK E. NEWMAN, 85, of Manistee, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Tendercare of Manistee. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Herbert Funeral Home, with an evening prayer service at 8 p.m. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. ROBERT 'BOB' OSTRANDER, 78, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. |
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