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May 4, 2003ObituariesNORTHPORT - Robert D. Hargesheimer, 85, of Northport, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at his home.Born in Rochester, Minn. on Oct. 12, 1917, he was the son of Oscar and Lucy (Durkee) Hargesheimer. On Jan. 15, 1972, in Saginaw, he married Phyllis Down Bailey. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was an engineer for General Motors Corp. in Saginaw, retiring after 32 years. Robert was past chairman of the Society of Engineers, Saginaw-Flint Chapter. He was chosen as the United States delegate to the International Cold Forming Group. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; children, Gretchen (James) Sleeth of San Diego, Calif., Heidi (Carl) Karjala and Kelsey Hargesheimer, both of Ann Arbor, Russell Bailey of Gulf Shores, Miss., Laura (Michael) Adams of Portland, Ore., and Amy (Bruce) Beals of East Lansing. Also surviving are two brothers, Frederick Hargesheimer of Grass Valley, Calif., and Richard (Gerda) Hargesheimer of California; a sister, Mary Lou Gibson of Grass Valley, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kay; and a brother, Walter. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport. The Rev. Raymond Heine will officiate. Memorials may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport, or Grand Traverse Area Hospice. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Laura L. (Anderson) Curell, 47, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Northport, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, after a long battle with cancer. Surviving are her husband, Ted, of Colorado Springs; sisters, Karan Kiersey of Wyoming, Gwen Hampel of Grand Rapids and Cathy Stowitts of Hart; and brothers, Mike Anderson of Traverse City and Don Anderson of Lake Leelanau. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, 2003 in Colorado Springs. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, Fountain, Colo. TRAVERSE CITY -- Virginia M. Bates, 79, of Traverse City, formerly of Northport, died Friday at Munson Medical Center. Born Dec. 12, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Fonda) Hall. Virginia moved to Northport as a young girl and graduated from Northport High School in 1941. She attended Michigan State College, and then married Ray Hubbell in 1945. She worked as a bookkeeper at Parsons in Traverse City for many years, and later married Dr. Paul Bates in 1964. Virginia continued her career working at Traverse City Senior High School as a career counselor until her retirement in 1987. Ginney's passions were living life to its fullest and spending time with her grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her children, Tess (Mark) Williams of Traverse City, and Ric (Susan) Hubbell of Suttons Bay; and her grandchildren, Shea and Darby Williams, Josh Hubbell, and Shiela and Peter Lievense. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a brother, Bob Hall; and a daughter, Cyndi. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., at her daughter's home at 526 Sixth Street in Traverse City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Virginia Bates memorial fund. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. RICHARD 'DICK' GUSTAF LARSEN, 86, of Empire, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor. The Rev. Paul Schneider will officiate. Friends may call on Monday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Empire. A full obituary will appear in the Monday edition of the Record-Eagle. MATLACHA, Fla. - Jack William Light, 69, formerly of Traverse City, died April 15, 2003, in Cape Coral, Fla. Born Oct. 21, 1933, in Traverse City, he was the son of William Harold and Florence (Antene) Light. He lived in Traverse City, except during the war years when his parents were employed in the Detroit area. Jack and his father worked together building homes across the state. In November 1952, he married Joan Couturier. Later, his interest in the tool & die trade began at Stromberg Carlson of Traverse City, which later led to the opening of his own shop, Light Tool & Engineering. After selling that business, he began Bay Battery, which was subsequently owned by his sons prior to its sale in 1998. Jack was an avid boater and greatly enjoyed boating on Grand Traverse Bay. His most recent hobby was flying ultralight aircraft. He also loved spending the winter months down in Matlacha, Florida, where he had built his winter home. Jack is survived by his wife, Joan; three daughters, Loralyn (David Parks), Claudia (Dennis Strah) and Leslie (companion, Steve Chapin); two sons, Jack (companion, Jan Gasnik) and Brian (Wendy) Light; and three granddaughters, Lindsey, Hanna, and Skylar. Also surviving are his sister, Jeannine Linroth; aunt, Shirley Evans; nephew, Frank Antene; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jack's life will take place in July for family and friends. SOUTH BOARDMAN - Bertram J. Sweeney, 96, of South Boardman, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2003, in Traverse City. He was born Nov. 14, 1906, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph and Susan (Costin) Sweeney. Bertram married Catherine Goodspeed on Dec. 26, 1930, in Saginaw. They were married 57 years when Catherine passed away. Bertram enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, people, fishing, hunting and gardening. Bertram was a member of Knights of Columbus. Bertram is survived by his children, Mary Ann (Pat) McGrath, Patrick (Marie) Sweeney, Alice (David) Councilor, Jack Sweeney, Catherine Wills; daughter-in-law, Colleen Sweeney; sister, Josephine (Jack) Kwaiser; brother, Donald (Lois) Sweeney; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Bertram was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Sweeney, who died in infancy; brothers and sisters, Mary Williams, Dorothy McLeod, Brigetta Oberschmidt, Alice Holiday, Margaret Sweeney, Jack Sweeney and Thomas Sweeney; and a sister who died in infancy. Visitation will take place on Monday, May 5, at Wolfe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Aloysius in Fife Lake. Interment will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Memorials may be given in behalf of Bertram to the Knights of Columbus. Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. TRAVERSE CITY - Joseph H. Chance Jr., 84, of Traverse City, and formerly of Detroit, passed away Friday at Orchard Creek Dementia Center in Traverse City. Joe was born Dec. 18, 1918, in Spartansburg, S.C., the son of Joseph H. Chance Sr. and Grace (Stock) Chance. On Sept. 5, 1942, in Chanute Field, Ill., he married Maybelle Beales. A wonderful father, Joe had worked for the Wayne County Road Commission, where he was a professional civil engineer for 36 years, retiring in 1981. He was commended by then Detroit Mayor Cavanaugh for his service to the mentally disabled children and adults. Joe was very proud of his service in the U.S. Air Force, where he was responsible for B-17 bombers in North Africa and Italy. He helped establish the 99th Bomb Group Historical Society in Albuquerque, N.M., which has a reunion every year; he was past president and board member. After retirement in 1981, Joe and Maybelle moved to the village of Old Mission. A member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge for over 20 years, he especially enjoyed the golf league. He was also an excellent Bridge player, having learned to play at the age of 12. Joe is survived by his wife, Maybelle, of Traverse City; two sons, Joseph H. Chance III of Traverse City, and Randolph W. Chance (friend, Debbie) of Canton; a daughter, Claudia C. Berry of Traverse City; two brothers, Robert L. (Margaret) Chance of Berkley, and Thomas E. (Irene) Chance of Oxford; a sister, Ethel G. (John) Sellars of Redondo Beach, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Paul and James Berry, and Kelly and Arron Chance. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. At 4 p.m. on Monday, following visitation, military graveside honors will be conducted under the auspices of Cherryland VFW Post #2780, in Ogdensburg Cemetery on Old Mission Peninsula. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Living Center 935 Barlow St., Traverse City, MI 49686, or to Munson Hospice. TRAVERSE CITY - Joseph H. Strong, 86, of Traverse City, formerly of Jackson, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 1, at Munson Medical Center. He is survived by a brother, Carter B. (Margaret) Strong of Traverse City. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Lorraine Marie Staples, 72, of Traverse City and Warren, died Wednesday, April 30. Beloved wife of Cary, sister of Raymond Dharte, godmother of Dan Dereere; also, many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. David Gabel will officiate. Internment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - George H. Axtell, 92, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Monday, April 28, 2003, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born March 26, 1911, in Empire Township, he was the son of Eugene "Gene" and Sarah "Sadie" (Sullivan) Axtell. George served our country with the U.S. Navy Seabees while stationed in the South Pacific. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner and a 32nd degree Mason. He also was a life member of the NRA and a former member of the Elks Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. George worked many years for Walters & Hemming Plumbing and Heating. He later started his own business, Axtell Plumbing and Heating. It became the Axtell-Hardy Corporation, later reverting to Axtell Plumbing and Heating until George retired. In retirement, he worked for a short time as a Realtor. George is survived by his daughter, Nancy Coleman of Haslett; granddaughter, Renee Coleman of Detroit; brother, Donald (Jackie) Axtell of Traverse City; former spouse, Lila Axtell of Big Rapids; sister-in-law, Florence Axtell; and his good friend, Jo Haase of Traverse City. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wives, Mamie "Pat," Betty and Marian; brothers, Clarence and Raymond Axtell; and a sister, Inez (Axtell) Hill. Services will be held at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan, P.O. Box 5946, Traverse City, MI 49686-5496; or Catholic Human Services' Senior Companion Program, 3210 B. Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684. Appreciation is also expressed to the Medicine Shoppe, The Munson Cognitive Disorder Clinic, Area Agency on Aging of NW Michigan and Catholic Human Services' Senior Companion Program. With their assistance, George was able to stay at home as long as possible. Appreciation is also expressed to Penfold's Foster Home and Grand Traverse Pavilions for the attentive care he received during his time at those locations. BELLAIRE - Harry D. Fisher, 80, of Bellaire, died Thursday, May 1, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. The son of Durward F. and Alida D. (Dearborn) Fisher, he was born Dec. 14, 1922, in Wenatchee, Wash. On May 12, 1948, in Washington, D.C., he married the former Helen Harris, who preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1975. Harry attended Central High School in Washington, D.C., where he was cadet captain of the high school band. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 33 of Tacoma Park Presbyterian Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was attached to Gen. Douglas MacArthur's headquarters in the Philippines. Harry earned a bachelor of science degree at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he was middleweight champion of the university boxing team. He was employed as comptroller of the University of Maryland for many years, retiring in 1975. He moved to Bellaire in 1978 and became interested in tree farming and lapidary work. He was most recently involved in raising and growing chestnut trees. Harry was a lifelong member of the NRA, a member of Midwest Nut Producers Council; and a member of CGI Chestnut cooperative. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Jean Fisher; and two brothers, Frederick and Evan Fisher. Surviving are daughters, Leila (Jack) Fauth of Prior Lake, Minn., and Laura Fisher of Bellaire; sister, Ida Caldemeyer of Bellaire; grandson, John T. Fauth Jr.; and granddaughter, Janette H. Fauth, both of Prior Lake; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Collins of Ramona, Calif., and Marilyn Fisher of Bellaire; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 5, at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, with the Rev. Dr. John Deal officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be directed to Antrim County Commission on Aging, P.O. Box 614, Bellaire, MI 49615.
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