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November 16, 2003ObituariesMARITA JEAN FARABAUGH, 70, of Kalkaska, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at her home.Visitation will take place Monday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Lodi Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's Record-Eagle. Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska is in charge of arrangements. MARILYN A. LARSON, 71, of Manistee, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee. The day and time will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Manistee. JOHN RICHARD 'DICK' SHEPPARD, 71, of Suttons Bay, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Arrangements are pending at Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. LILA M. SMELTZER, 85, of Benzonia, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at The Maples–Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort. Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Frankfort. Interment will be in the Gilmore Township Cemetery. A full obituary will be in the Monday edition of the Traverse City Record Eagle. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. NORMAN A. THOMPSON, 79, of Manistee, died unexpectedly at his home Friday, Nov. 14, 2003. Visitation will take place today, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., continuing Monday evening, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Manistee. MELVIN LEROY TIMERMAN, 59, of Buckley, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at his home. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Interlochen. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's Record-Eagle. SHARON JEAN WELLS, 58, of Portage City, formerly of Kalkaska, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at her home. Visitation will take place Monday, Nov. 17, from, 7 to 9 p.m. at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. MAPLE CITY - Donna Jean Childers, 75 of Maple City, died Friday, Nov. 14, at the home of her daughter in Romulus. She was born on Oct. 8, 1928, the daughter of Frederick and Lucille (Gonyaw) Brill. She married James O. Childers on Aug. 24, 1951, in California. Donna loved being a mom and grammie and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved sewing and cooking for her family. She is survived by her five children, Dan Childers of Conoga Park, Calif., Jim Childers of Reseda, Calif., Deb Meteer of Traverse City, Lani Childers of Romulus, Gary Childers of Lake Ann; and her sister Pat (L.T.) Davis of Maple City. She was preceded in death by her husband; her brother, Bill; and her two sisters, Dorothy and Audrey. Visitation will be at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home today, Nov. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at the funeral home. Her final resting place will be Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood, Calif. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. CHARLEVOIX - Conrad Lee Klooster, 72, went home to this Savior on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. Conrad was born July 17, 1931, in Charlevoix to Conrad and Catherine (Smith) Klooster. He grew up in Atwood and graduated from the Banks Township School in Ellsworth in 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Navy at Kingsville, Texas. In 1954 he married Carolyn McCrummen of Alvin, Texas. He attended Texas A&I before returning home to Atwood to join his brothers Jim, Bob and Henry in the family business, Conrad Klooster, Inc. After they sold the business Conrad restarted Klooster Equipment, Inc. in 1981 with two new partners. After a short retirement, Conrad has worked in a new venture, Klooster Machinery, with his son Bud for the last year. Conrad was a member of the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix where he has served as an elder for many years. He recently returned from a very fulfilling medical mission trip to Ethiopia with his good friend Dr. Don Trimper. He also had been involved with the Military Ministry and the Jesus Film Project of Campus Crusade for Christ and sponsored children through Compassion International. Conrad was very devoted to his family and especially to his grandchildren who will miss their wild "gator" rides with Grandpa. His life's work in the equipment business gave Conrad great joy. He cared for all the people he met through his work and the people he worked with at the shop. The relationships he formed were very special to him. Conrad also enjoyed traveling with his wife Carolyn to visit family and friends across the country. He was a skilled woodworker and loved spending time in his workshop where he designed and built many beautiful pieces. Conrad is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, his children Bud (Vinnie) Klooser of Charlevoix, Craig (Nicole) Klooster of Nashville, Tenn., Candyce (Phil) Speck of Golfito, Costa Rica, his brother Henry (Jackie) Klooster of Norwood, his grandchildren Sarah and Connor Klooster of Charlevoix, Clayton, Wyatt and Olivia Klooster of Nashville, Tenn. and Shori and Lyndee Speck of California. Conrad was preceded in death by his parents Conrad and Catherine Klooster, brothers Robert Klooster and Jim Klooster. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Community Reformed Church with interment following at the Atwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Community Reformed Church of Charlevoix. The family is being assisted by the Winchester Funeral Home. TRAVERSE CITY - Emily Margaret Marie McFadden was stillborn on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. Emily is survived by her parents, James and Nicole (Ritter) McFadden; three brothers, Andru, Caleb and Dylan; grandparents, Jerry (Marge) Ritter, James (Sue) MacFadden Sr., and Gary (Joyce) Randall. Also surviving are her loving aunts and uncles, Chris (Lori) Hoxie, Todd (Jen) Ritter, Terry Ritter, Jim Ritter and John McFadden; cousins, Jeremy, Justin and Jordan Rife, Alecia Hoxie, Jarred Ritter, Jade McFadden and Alexis Ritter. Preceding Emily in death is a brother, Bryce Nicholas McFadden. A private service will be held for family and friends at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at The Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Acme Cemetery. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. KALKASKA - Alvin L. Peterson, 77, of Kalkaska, passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center-LTC. He was born on Nov. 19, 1925, in Chesaning, the son of Albert and Emelie (Block) Peterson. Alvin graduated from Chesaning High School in 1944. He married Patricia Gale on Au. 6, 1948, in Rogers City. Alvin continued with his education and graduated in 1950 from Central Michigan College. He was a pilot and flew new planes from Nova Scotia to England during World War II. Alvin retired from teaching at Kalkaska Public Schools after 33 years of service. He was a member of E.A.A. (Experiment Aircraft Association) and M.E.A. (Michigan Education Association), and was a member and past president of Michigan Drivers Education Association. Alvin is survived by Patricia, his wife of 55 years; his children, Vicki Marie (Wayne) Goodwin of Gladstone, Barry Russell (Mary) Peterson of Manistee, Keith Douglas (Marcia) Peterson of St. Johns, Valerie Jean Peterson of Broken Arrow, Okla., Eric Jay (Jaylene) Peterson of Stafford, Va.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will held at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Wolfe Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be given to E.A.A., Chapter 678, Aviation Center, P.O. Box 3086, Oshkosh, WS 54903-3086, or Kalkaska Public Schools, 315 S. Coral, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home. GLEN LAKE - Jeffrey A. "Drew" Picard, 42, died at Munson Medical Center Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. Jeffrey was born Sept. 5, 1961, in Saginaw, to John A. and Kathryn P. (McGurrin) Picard. A member of the Barrier Free Theatre and director of the AIDS Theatre Project of New York City, Drew devoted his adult years to making theatre and arts accessible to those special persons who were physically and mentally challenged. Barrier Free Theatre allowed everyone to participate and not just watch theatre. Not only did he direct productions, he also fought for funding and all facets necessary to keep this opportunity available to all. Drew was a graduate of the Interlochen School of Fine Arts and Eastern Michigan University. He pursued a career in Los Angeles and in New York City, in addition to Barrier Free Theatre. If theatre was his first love, Glen Lake was his second. Surviving are his father and stepmother, John A. and Robin Picard; brothers, Peter J. Picard, Christopher A. (Patricia A.) Picard, Guy F. (Kellie) Picard; sister, Michelle (William) Richter; stepbrother, Ian Swope; stepsister, Erin (Craig) Buckley; nieces and nephews, Katie Picard, Kelly Picard, John Picard, Emily Hiltz, Christopher Hiltz, Isabelle Hiltz, Taylor Picard, Paige Picard and Peyton Picard. Drew was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn P. Picard. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Rita Catholic Church in Maple City, with Rev. William Lipscomb as celebrant. Drew requested that memorial contributions be directed to the Glen Lake Preservation Fund, P.O. Box 553, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Homes. TRAVERSE CITY - Ted Velderman, 54, of Traverse City died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at his home. Things We Remember An old Dutch farm near Middeville was the playground for growing up, Three boys, three girls and animals galore (with plenty of stalls to muck). He left the farm for Alma College where his love of music grew, At school he also met our Mom, becoming the dad his children knew. We'd sit on the porch to shuck corn and snap peas he'd harvested from the land: A fairy kingdom of stalks and shoots grown from the magic in his hands. A cook, a canner, a baker and chef who amazed us with his art, Family meals were integral to our growing up: cooking, a matter of the heart. Divorce and geography made it impossible to see him every day, But our visits always turned into adventures, as his odd sense of humor had its way. His talents behind a camera kept us eager to smile and pose, And he'd say "The camera doesn't lie - yes, you've all inherited the Velderman Nose!" John Denver and Dolly were frequently playing whenever a radio was near, And he'd say their music was the only kind not offensive to a discerning ear. His dreams of life were usually bigger than reality could every prove, And his quicksilver schemes to improve his lot constantly kept him on the move. These last two years he chose to settle down and be near his family once more, An it wasn't unusual when we were least expecting it to hear him knocking at the door. We are grateful for the time given to us: all the laughter and fun we had, And hope you know, from all our hearts, we love and will miss you, Dad. The family wishes in invite those who knew Ted to a Memorial Service in his honor at the L.A.U.M. Christian Education Center at 6583 First Street in downtown Lake Ann on Tuesday, November 18, at 1 p.m. Further questions should be directed to Todd at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
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