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November 11, 2003ObituariesTRAVERSE CITY - W. Ruth Walker, 95, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Ruth was born in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Reiner and Phyllis (Pett) DeYoung. She married Daniel S. Walker in Grand Rapids on Sept. 5, 1931. Ruth was a retired receptionist, a very active member of the First Congregational Church, and a former member of the Traverse City Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Dan (Betty) Walker; two daughters, Phyllis (Richard) Becker of Bradenton, Fla., and Sharon (Kim) Adgate of Eustis, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Ann, Wendy, Terry, Dan, Levi, Erin and Seth; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred (Gert) DeYoung, and a sister, Alma Engelsman, both of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and stepmother, Edith DeYoung. Friends may call this evening, Nov. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home, with Dr. Gary Hogue officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation. The family was served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. GRAND RAPIDS - Doris E. (Phaneuf) Post, 74, of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 10, after a long pulmonary illness. Doris enjoyed the wildlife in her backyard and outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing, and flying with her husband. She was a member of the Hairdressers Association and the Kent County Conservation League. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Bud" Post; daughter, Lori Ann (Robert) Florian; grandson, Stephen Florian; and special friends, Ron and Jane Wood. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel in Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements have been handled by the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, Grand Rapids. BEULAH - Myrna L. Heinz, 64, of Beulah, passed away at her home Sunday, Nov. 9, surrounded by her loving family. Myrna was born Oct. 18, 1939, in Manistique, the daughter of Walter and Orletta (Anderson) Peterson. She grew up as a child in Gulliver. On Jan. 31, 1957, Myrna married Richard J. Heinz in Manistique. They later moved to Mt. Clemens, where they lived for 16 years before relocating to Beulah. Myrna was employed by Family Heating in Mt. Clemens until 1976, and then by the Interlochen Arts Academy for several years until she retired. Myrna attended Inland Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening, camping, painting, reading, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her husband, family and friends. It was through her great wisdom that she taught her family to live in grace. Myrna defined her life through generosity, love, and especially grace. Her love for her family was evident in every word and deed, and those lessons will live through her children and grandchildren. Myrna is survived by her husband; four sons, Richard (Patrice) of Bristol, Tenn., Michael (Michele) of Beulah, Eric (Joanna) of Interlochen, and Corey (Erin) of Beulah; three daughters, Wendie (Duane) Eickenroth of Beulah, Orla (Herbert) Frost of Interlochen, and Cara (Douglas) Fries of Beulah; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter (Julie) Peterson of Alaska; two sisters, Carol (George) Hough of Manistique, and Linda (Herman) Knight of Alpena; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Randy, in 1999; and her parents. Friends may call today, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Inland Baptist Church, with her son, Pastor Rick Heinz, officiating. Burial will follow in Inland Twp. Cemetery. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. TRAVERSE CITY - Mary Moutsatson, 90, of Traverse City, left this life on Friday, Nov. 7, at Martin Luther Memorial Home in Holt, ending many years in a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease to finally be at rest and peace with God. Born Oct. 18, 1913, in Ishpeming, she was the daughter of Anthony and Despina (Lafkas) Govatos. On Nov. 17, 1934, in Ely, Minn., she married Peter J. "P.J." Moutsatson, a restaurateur, who preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1983. She and Peter started their life together sharing the ownership and operation of the Candyland Restaurant in Benton Harbor, subsequently moving to Midland in 1941 and starting the P.J. Sandwich Shop, retiring in 1948. They then built their summer vacation cottage in Traverse City at the base of East Bay, moving there permanently in 1957. In childhood years, Mary and her three brothers and a younger sister were orphaned, and continued to live in Minnesota and Marquette, spread among various families to be cared for. During this very difficult period of hard times existence, Mary, being brave and self-determined, took her sister in hand and walked to the nearby Salvation Army in Marquette, and asked to be taken in. She was received, and lived and served there for a lengthy period of time. The Salvation Army, from then on, held a very special position in these little girls' hearts for the rest of their lives. The remaining orphaned siblings managed to stay fully connected, supportive and close all their lives. Family, extended family and friends were most important in the life of Mary. She was naturally creative and caring in her daily expression of anything artistic, known for her cooking and baking, and her Greek heritage. She was very dedicated to fashionable, custom sewing, fitting and tailoring. Traverse City offered the joys of boating, swimming, snow skiing and water skiing with family and friends. The door was always open to friends and relatives sharing in the love and food of a true, total family. She will be forever thought of and missed. Mary was a member of Traverse City Central United Methodist Church, joining in 1986, and also attended Greek Orthodox services in Traverse City and churches in Saginaw and Grand Rapids. Mary is survived by her son, George (Florence) Moutsatson of Traverse City; her daughter, Janice (James) Parish of East Lansing; a brother, Louis (Irene) Govatos of Traverse City; grandchildren, Peter (Elizabeth) Moutsatson, Kevin (Susan) Moutsatson, Kristi (Jeff) Henderson, and John Parish; great-grandchildren, Carson, Marlena, Christian, and Conner; and her nieces. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Govatos and Michael Govatos, both of Benton Harbor; and two sisters, Koula Apostle of Greece, and Antonia Vaffias of Washington, D.C. A visitation and Trisagion Service will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Fr. Mark Sietsama of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Lansing will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Salvation Army or Great Lakes Hospice, 103 South Jackson Street, Jackson, MI 49201. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. ESTELLA MARIE 'STELLA' LAUTNER, 70, of Traverse City, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. EZRA H. 'EZZIE' RAMOIE, 86, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. Visitation will take place this evening, Nov. 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Record-Eagle. ELIZABETH 'MARION' VAILLANCOURT, 59, of Elk Rapids, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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