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September 22, 2002ObituariesLAKE ANN - Betty Louise Wilkie, 79, of Lake Ann, died Friday, Sept. 20, at Munson Medical Center.Born Feb. 20, 1923, in Cades, Tenn., she was the daughter of George and Louise Frazier. Betty graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1941 and on August 9, 1947, she married George R. Wilkie. Together, they lived in Northville from 1960-1970 and then moved to Lake Ann, where they had vacationed for many years. Betty was an active member of Lake Ann United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being the local Avon lady, fishing with her husband and giving guided pontoon boat rides around the lake. Betty was an avid gardener and loved her dog, "Captain." Survivors include her husband, George R. Wilkie of Lake Ann; daughter, Deborah L. (Richard A.) Weir of Rapid City; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Wilkie of Traverse City; nine grandchildren, Todd, Lorie, Jeni, Jesi, Juli, Joni, Max, Michael and Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Ellie (Alva) Perry of Clearwater, Fla.; brothers, Robert (Jackie) Frazier of Troy and Jerry (Donna) Frazier of Utica. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis R. Wilkie on July 30, 1995; and a sister, Joann Moros. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 22, and Monday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Lake Ann United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Charles Towersey will be officiating. Graveside services will follow at Greenbriar Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Ann United Methodist Church or Almira Township Fire Department. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. LANSING - Camelia M. Hart, 90, of Lansing, died Friday, Sept. 20. Born in Buckley on April 12, 1912, Mrs. Hart enjoyed gardening, flowers and playing the accordion. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge, and was its bookkeeper. She served on the election board for many years. Mrs. Hart is survived by her sister, Edrie B. Bennett of Traverse City; five nephews; three nieces; and special friend, Ron Melaas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, in 1978. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Chapel Hill memorial Gardens in Lansing. There will be no visitation. The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel. KATHLEEN M. CAVANAUGH-BEGER, 45, of Kewadin, died Friday morning, Sept. 20, 2002. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, with a wake service at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held Monday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview Cemetery in Eastport. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Beger Family Benefit Fund. JACK J. HELSEL, 73, of Fife Lake, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at his home. Visitation will take place today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ingersoll Cemetery in Springfield Township. GAROLD E. RIPLOW, 52, of Fife Lake, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at his home. Friends may call at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton on Monday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home with Rev. Bruce VanDussen officiating. Burial will be in Walton Cemetery. TRAVERSE CITY - Michaeline B. Pleva, 96, passed away at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City on Friday, Sept. 20, after a long and fruitful life, and only 10 days before her 97th birthday. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Michaeline was born in Centerville Township on Sept. 30, 1905. She was the daughter of Andrew and Katherine (Rosinski) Brzezinski and was the oldest of their 10 children. On May 30, 1923, she married Joseph Pleva and bore six children. Michaeline was a lifelong resident of Cedar and the oldest member of Holy Rosary Catholic parish. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic School in Cedar through the eighth grade, when she returned home to help her family on the farm. For 30 years, Michaeline was co-owner of Pleva's General Store, started by her husband, Joseph, in 1919. The store continued in the family with sons Andy, Bernie and Ray. Michaeline and Joseph, with the help of their family, were cherry growers for 40 years, with orchards in Centerville and Kasson Townships. She was also employed at J.C. Penney, Diana Shop and several different cherry plants in the Grand Traverse area. Michaeline's greatest love was her family, whom she bragged about as often as people would listen. She was well known for her stern demeanor, (i.e. stubborn), and her ability to delegate (basically, she was bossy and we loved her for it!). She read the newspaper every day and would work well into the evening on the daily crossword puzzle. It was obviously good for the mind as Michaeline was quick to rattle off dates of birthdays and anniversaries of her extended family and friends and was a resource for local historians and area students. She was also an expert at crocheting and produced beautiful afghans for those she loved. And not to forget her "green thumb," she often boasted of her over 100 houseplants - all growing at the same time! Michaeline's home was always filled with family and friends. There were always "a few extra" for dinner every night. When asked why she never locked her doors when she left home, she responded, "Someone might need a place to stay while we're away." She expertly fed the birds her homemade suet and would, at times, have nearly a dozen birds visiting her feeders during the winter months. And she always had an extra dish on the back steps to feed the stray dogs and cats in the neighborhood. Michaeline whipped up her famous paczki, sticky buns and cinnamon bread (with frosting!) as fast as family could eat them, especially at the Christmas family gathering we remember so fondly and fatly. Michaeline never got her driver's license (although she was an excellent backseat driver!), yet was an avid volunteer and always managed to get where she needed to be. She served the American Cancer Society for 34 years; was a 4-H leader for 15 years, where she always said her sewing class had a "rippin' good time"; she was on the Rosary and Altar Societies; Catholic Daughters of America; Catholic Women's Club; Home and School Association; and wrote "Cedar News" (long hand) for the Leelanau Enterprise for 42 years. Michaeline had an undying love for her Lord and prayed the rosary daily. Her favorite books were her prayer books, which she read religiously every day. She is survived by her children, Bernard L. (Irene Kelenske) Pleva of Cedar, John F. (Donna Brow) Pleva of Hobart, Ind., Gertrude (Maurice) Schopieray of Cadillac, Raymond M. (Margaret Panek) Pleva of Cedar, J. Thomas (Cherie Sirko) Pleva of Monroe, Conn.; her daughter-in-law, Irene (Witkwoski) Pleva; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Steve (Esther) Brzezinski of Sarasota, Fla., Joseph Brzezinski of Cedar; and her sister-in-law, Melanie (John) Brzezinski of Auburn Hills. Michaeline was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son, Andrew J. Pleva; granddaughter, Carol Pleva; brothers, Andrew Brzezinski, John "Jack" Brzezinski and Wlazdio Brzezinski; sisters, Anna Novak, Alice Bruckner, Proxsedes "Sadie" Joynt and Catherine Betlejewski. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., where a rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cedar from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Wake service and rosary at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass to celebrate Michaeline's life will be held at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cedar with the Rev. Father Jerome Brzezinski, nephew of Michaeline, serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Isadore. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Holy Rosary Parish, or Grand Traverse Pavilions. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Grand Traverse Pavilions for their loving care of Michaeline, and to Dick Dell'Acqua and Ken Kleinrickert for their dedication in bringing communion to Michaeline every week. BALDWIN - Norman Arnold Ruoff, 69, of Baldwin, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Spectrum Health Center in Reed City. He was born in Berkley on July 9, 1933, the son of Conrad Henry and Cecille (Klaes) Ruoff. Norman enjoyed music of all kinds and working on radios. He cared a great deal for people and very much enjoyed giving help to those in need. He also enjoyed writing poems. He is survived by his sisters, Naureen C. Ruoff of Bendon, Maris Kramer of Interlochen, Karen (John) Kopchick of Arizona and Virian Cavanaugh of Millington; a brother, Conrad J. (Betty) Ruoff of Bendon; special friend, Oakey McClure; many nieces and nephews; and many friends at the Grand Oaks Care Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Rosemary and Ruth; his niece, Catherine Ruoff; and a special friend, Alice. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Grand Oaks Care Center, 4153 S. M-37, in Baldwin. Friends may call at the time of the service. The Rev. Bill Dobson will officiate. Burial will be in Inland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grand Oaks Care Center. The family was served by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Beulah. FLINT - Gaylord "Gayl" L. Butler, 83, of Flint, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Hurley Medical Center. Born on Jan. 12, 1919, in Mancelona, he was the son of Moy and Harriet (Gaylord) Butler. He served as a Tech 5 with the 524th Topographic Engineer Company in the U.S. Army during World War II, touring in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. On June 1, 1946, in Flint, he married Hope Minzey, who survives. Gayl retired in 1983 from Fisher Body I, UAW Local 581, with 35 years of service. He and his wife were longtime faithful friends of Faith Missionary Church. He enjoyed spending summers on the farm gardening, and was an avid reader of history and geography. Surviving besides his devoted wife are son, Dean (Sheila) Butler; daughters, Gayla Butler and Sheryl (Gerald) Allen; grandchildren, Kimberly (Butler) McCarney, Robert Butler, Eric Butler, Chad Allen and Sandy Allen; great-grandchildren, Alisia, Susan and Oriana; sisters, Geraldine Allison of Cadillac, and Barbara (Bill) Anderson of Ludington; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint. The Rev. Bruce Pearson will officiate. A graveside service will take place on Monday, Sept. 23, at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hurley Children's Miracle Network. Arrangements are being handled by Swartz Funeral Home. TRAVERSE CITY - Occie May Beaumont, 82, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002. Born May 2, 1920, in Trufant, Mich., she was the daughter of Poul and Methora Poulsen. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Southfield. She was the wife of the late William, mother of Barbara (Dave) Pelham and Paul (Mina) Beaumont; grandmother of Debi Beaumont-Carter, Derek Beaumont, Brian Pelham and Jenna Pelham; great-grandmother of Jackson Carter; beloved companion of Carson Bonn; sister of the late Sybil Smith and Violet Goolsby; and also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home in Waterford, where a celebration of Occie's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. The Rev. Roland C. Troike Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. Memorial contributions to the Hospice of Michigan would be appreciated. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. SYLVANIA, Ohio - Nancy Ann (Stalker) Hallauer, 72, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, at her home in Sylvania, Ohio. She was a summer resident of Sylvania and Traverse City, and a winter resident of Hutchinson Island, Fla. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on April 27, 1930, to D. Norman and Margaret Belle (Adams) Stalker. Nancy attended Denison University and graduated with high honors from Michigan State University. She was married to William J. Hallauer on July 9, 1955, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Toledo. She taught second grade at Angel Elementary School in Ann Arbor prior to her marriage. Nancy was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Toledo, the Pelican Yacht Club in Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was an active volunteer with many organizations as she raised her family. After she retired with her husband, she enjoyed world travel and cruises, and especially walking the beach at Ocean Village on Hutchinson Island. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, William J. Hallauer; one son, Mark A. (Cheryl) Hallauer of Export, Penn.; two daughters, Lori A. Hallauer of Jacksonville, Fla., and Julie A. Hallauer of Northville. She was the loving grandmother of four, Candace F. Hallauer (Gary) McCandless, Nathan W. Hallauer, Evan D. Hallauer and Jackson Persia Hallauer; the proud great-grandmother to one great-grandson, Tyler William McCandless; loving Aunt Nancy to David S. Fogle of Arvada, Colo., Steven D. Fogle of Racine, Wis., and Robert J. Fogle of Sacramento, Calif. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave., in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. In memory of Nancy, memorials may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church or to Caring Visiting Nurse and Hospice. |
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