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December 18, 2003ObituariesESTHER A. BALESH, 87, of Cedar, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Rosary at 7 p.m., at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Arrangements by Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City. GEORGE E. WEPKING, 82, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Services will be held on Friday, at 11 a.m., from the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cedar. Full military honors, under the auspices of the Cherryland VFW Post #2780, will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A complete obituary will run in the tomorrow's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements by Covell Funeral Homes, Traverse City Chapel. ELK RAPIDS - Thomas G. Notebaert, 81, of Elk Rapids, formerly of Plymouth, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Bortz Health Care Center of Traverse City. Born August 9, 1922, in Detroit, he was the son of Marguerite (Joly) and Gerard Notebaert. He married Rita L. (Bruckner) Notebaert on May 14, 1949, in Detroit. Tom formerly owned and operated Tom Notebaert Real Estate in Plymouth. He was a former supervisor of Plymouth Township, was a member and past president of the Plymouth Rotary club, and was a veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater, obtaining the Silver Star while in the US Army. Surviving are his wife, Rita, of Elk Rapids; two children, Craig (Georgia) of Plymouth, and Michelle (Jerry Dietrich) Notebaert of Rapid City; four grandchildren, Ryan, Roth, and Carlee Notebaert, and Amy (Steve) Dietrich-Goss; one great-grandson, Alex Goss; and one sister, Hortence Egnatious of Troy. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, with Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski as celebrant. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed, in honor of Tom, for mass intentions. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, 312 Pine St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629. TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. Barbara A. Elliott, D.D.S., died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born Oct. 3, 1955, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Thomas and Julie (Teller) Shea. After graduating from Dexter High School in 1973, Barbara attended the University of Michigan, where she received her bachelor of science degree in 1977, and her doctorate of dental science in 1981. Following her graduation, Dr. Elliott practiced dentistry in Dexter, retiring in 1991, to devote her time to her husband and to raising their three children. The Elliott's moved to Traverse City in 1992, where her husband, Mark, is a cardiologist at Munson Medical Center. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Traverse City High School Music Boosters, the American Dental Society, the Michigan Dental Association, Daughters of the American Revolution, the University of Michigan Alumni Association, and the Martha Cook Alumni Association. Dr. Elliott was passionate about her faith and about her children's education. She loved music, gardening and reading. Her family will forever recall her enthusiasm for travel and their many adventures together. Dr. Elliott is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Mark A. Elliott; their three children, Amanda, Samuel and Matthew; her mother, Julia Shea of Dexter; sisters, Susanne (Joseph) Luesse of Brighton, Sandra (Lt. Col. Ret. James) Baer of Centerville, Ohio and Patricia (Linden) Dixon of Texas City, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, the Honorable Thomas Shea. Funeral services will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at 11:30 a.m., where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Rev. Dr. David Gabel will be officiating. In remembrance of Barbara, memorial contributions may be made to Scout Tribute Fund, Scenic Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Helen Grace Siera Died December 13, 2003 SUTTONS BAY - Grace died peacefully and with dignity, just as she lived. She accepted life's challenges with spirit, a strong sense of responsibility, and a delightful sense of humor. She remembered with great fondness her experiences growing up on the family farm near Walled Lake. She relished helping her father, Fred German, with field and livestock chores, and cherished the friendship of her sisters, Alice (Marshall) Ruhno and Freda (Richard) Williams, and brother John (Pamela). In the early 1930s, she dared to drive her mother, Lela, and Johnny "out west" in a Model A, because it had been so many years since Lela had seen her parents in Oregon. Grace earned a teaching degree from Michigan State Normal College, where she met star athlete, Walter Siera. They were married in 1941, and lived more than 25 years in Dearborn, before buying a small resort on Lake Leelanau. Her kind, nurturing ways and exemplary ethics allowed her to become an extraordinary teacher of first grade students for nearly 20 years in Dearborn and 10 years in Suttons Bay. Grace was a practical woman who consistently looked for the goodness in all people. Her children, Bob (Meeghan) and Pat (Dick) Cookman, and grandchildren, Gregory (Micah) Siera, Robb (Becky) Cookman, and Jane (John) Metzger, were blessed with the constancy of her unconditional love. A memorial gathering of her family will be held in Dearborn in May. Grace would be honored to have contributions made in her memory to The Suttons Bay Auditorium Seating Project, Heifer Project International, or The Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. PESHAWBESTOWN - Hazel Doris McSawby, 76, of Peshawbestown, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1927, in Peshawbestown, to Enos Joseph and Helen (Blackman) McSawby; paternal grandparents, William Angeline (Ance) McSawby; and maternal grandparents, Michael Agnes (Aikens) Blackman. Hazel was a very gifted Native American craftsperson. She was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chipewa Indians, and a well-respected elder. She was also a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Peshawbestown. Hazel is survived by her sons, Kim McSawby and Jeremie Lee McSawby; two sisters, Mary Ann Roberts and Barbara McSawby; a great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Homer A.; sister, Lorraine Lovell; and by her daughter at birth. Visitation will be held at Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, with the Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at 11 a.m., also at the church, Rev. Andrew G. Buvala, celebrant. Burial will be in Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Kateri Tekakwitha Church. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
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