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October 20, 2003ObituariesBOISE, Idaho - On Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, Fern Swanson passed away in a Boise hospital. Fern was born Nov. 10, 1907, in Milton Township, to Thomas and Nellie Paradise.On Oct. 6, 1928, she married Carl Swanson, and they made their home in Kewadin. Carl passed away in 1962, and Fern moved to Boise in 1978 to be near her family. Fern is survived by her sister, Josephine Russell of Kewadin; her children, Roland (Beverly) Swanson and Charlotte (Robert) Carleton; her grandchildren, Carla (Forrest) Anderson, Ralph (Deneen) Carleton, Jeff (Tami) Swanson and Ray (Melissa) Carleton; 13 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Fern in death were her brothers, Glenn and Mitchell Paradise; sisters, Ida Dean and Nellie Ohman; and grandsons, Wesley Swanson and Robert Swanson. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elk Rapids, with Pastor Thomas Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service at Kewadin United Methodist Church. TRAVERSE CITY - Annabel E. Andersen, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at the Pavilions. Annabel was born Jan. 3, 1914, in Bergland, Mich., to Fred and Sigrid Scott, and married Luther Andersen on Aug. 10, 1932. Annabel moved to Traverse City in 1972, where she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and active in the church guilds. She was also a regular volunteer at the Osteopathic Hospital. She was an avid homemaker with a love of sewing and playing the piano. Annabel is survived by her daughter, Nellie Ann (Jim) Wade of Sebastian, Fla.; her son, Nicholas (MaryKay) Andersen of Traverse City; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Annabel was preceded in death by her husband; her sisters, Veda Burgess and Mabel DeFere; and her brother, George Scott. The family would like to express their appreciation for all the love and care given to Annabel during her stay at Dogwood Wing of the Pavilions. Private family services will be conducted in June 2004 in Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial gifts may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Grand Traverse Pavilions. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. MAPLE CITY - Frank Vert, 82, a lifelong resident of the Maple City area and ardent farmer, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at the Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. Born Sept. 2, 1921, in Maple City, he was the son of Francis and Anna (Skipski) Vert. Frank is survived by his brother, Jack (Grace) Vert of Williamsburg; his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Pilon of Two Rivers, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Vert and Frances Vert; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding Frank in death were his parents; four brothers, Stanley, Joseph, Casimer "Cash" and Louis; two sisters, Martha Miller and Joan Kring; and two nephews, Raymond Schettek and Richard Vert. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., today, Oct. 20, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Maple City, with the Rev. William Lipscomb serving as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Rita's Catholic Cemetery, Maple City. Memorials may be directed to the Maple Valley Nursing Home, 1086 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI 49664. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Nancy C. Francis, age 86, of Traverse City, died Thursday morning Oct. 16, 2003, at Traverse Manor in Traverse City. She was born Jan. 24, 1917, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Albert and Margarite (Buvelot) Compondu. She attended Lindbloom High School in Chicago and Rockford College in Rockford, Ill. On Oct. 9, 1937, Nancy married Arthur C. Francis at the chapel of the University of Chicago, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2001. In 1951, Nancy and Arthur moved to Saugatuck where they owned and operated Francis Food Store for 16 years. She then worked for the United States Postal Service as a postal clerk for 13 years before retiring in 1979. In 1992, Nancy and Arthur moved to Traverse City. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Saugatuck. Nancy was also an artist who enjoyed many different pieces of artwork, and she also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Nancy is survived by three sons, Dr. Guy A. (Linda) Francis of Burlington, Iowa, Rex E. (Connie) Francis of Grand Rapids and Mark A. (Dawn) Francis of Traverse City; five grandchildren: Eric, Stacey, Jennifer and Christopher Francis, and Angela (Patrick) Machin; and three great-grandchildren, Mark, Abigail and Matthew Machin. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her sister, Marcelle. Memorial services for Nancy C. Francis will be held at First Congregational Church, 296 Hoffman St., Saugatuck, at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24, with the Rev. Ben Becksvoort officiating. Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. Final interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck. Memorials contributions in behalf of Nancy C. Francis may be directed to First Congregational Church of Saugatuck. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center, Manistee. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Jack T. Wilkerson, 83, of Peachtree City, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Sept. 26, 2003, in Atlanta, Ga. He was born in Evansville, Ind., on Dec. 6, 1919, to Veturria (Herod) and Andrew Jackson Wilkerson. He was a graduate of Central City High School in Kentucky where he was a standout basketball star. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps after Pearl Harbor and served as radio operator aboard B-17s in the South Pacific during World War II. He also served his country during the Korean War. He married Patricia S. Main on May 4, 1946, at First United Methodist Church of Dearborn. Jack then began a radio career that spanned four decades. He graduated from Columbia College of Broadcasting in Chicago and studied at the University of Michigan. In 1947, he joined radio station WCIP in Madisonville, Ky. He did sports announcing and also began a live audience radio show in Madisonville where many country stars performed and were first introduced, including the Everly Brothers and Brenda Lee. Jack moved to radio in the Ann Arbor area in the mid-60s and joined station WYSI (now WSDS). He was appointed president of the Michigan Country Music Association in 1965 and continued to assist country stars as a radio personality. The walls of his office were filled with record awards that were sent to him by country performers of that time, including Merle Haggard, Bill Anderson, Billy Walker, Sonny James, Reba McIntyre, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Tex Ritter, Hank Williams Jr. and others. He was well known in Nashville as a top country radio personality. Jack was known as "Colonel Jack" because he was a bona fide Kentucky Colonel, an honor bestowed upon him by Gov. Bert Combs, a past governor of Kentucky. He was proud to be a lifetime 32nd degree Mason as well as a Shriner. As a resident of Traverse City, Jack was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He had been a member of First United Methodist Church of Dearborn for over 50 years and was most recently a member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church. Jack was a true sports fan. He never missed a University of Michigan football game until his later years and traveled to many bowl games. He also had become an enthusiastic Atlanta Braves fan in recent years. Jack and Patricia were blessed to do a great deal of traveling, the most interesting being a trip to Egypt including a cruise down the Nile. Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia of Peachtree City; two daughters, Jacqueline Wilkerson of Traverse City and Madeline (Jayme) Cruz of Peachtree City. He was an incredibly loving "Papa" to Sloane Kelley of New York City, Erin Monigold of Traverse City and Melissa Cruz of Peachtree City. Also surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law, Mort (Faye) Main of Haslett, Janet Charles and Robert (Belinda) Main of the Dearborn area and Margaret Wilkerson of Owensboro, Ky.; and many special nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews, mostly in the Dearborn and Owensboro areas. "Colonel Jack" was preceded in death by his siblings, Julia Alice Phillips and Ed Wilkerson, both of Owensboro, Ky., and a special brother-in-law, Larry Main of Dearborn. Blessed with a strong feeling towards people and an exceptional charismatic quality, Jack was a friend to everyone he met. Funeral services were held in Owensboro, Ky., with burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.GlennFuneralHome.com. TRAVERSE CITY - Elsie G. Roe, 83, of Traverse City, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, at Bortz Health Care, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 3, 1920, the daughter of German immigrants, Paul Gustav and Elvira Wanda (Dreyling) Ueberschar. As a child she was very close to her parents, and through their example, she gave her heart to the Lord at a very early age and continued to live a Christian life. On April 19, 1943, in Detroit, she married the Rev. Raymond F. Roe, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2000. In 1941, while waiting for an assignment as a missionary, she worked temporarily at a rescue mission in Detroit, where she met her future husband, the Rev. Raymond F. Roe. Elsie graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Ind. In 1956, she graduated from Grand Rapids Practical School of Nursing. She was a retired LPN. Elsie served with her husband, the Rev. Raymond F. Roe, in 22 churches in Illinois and Michigan, including the Traverse City Emmanuel United Methodist Church from 1958-66. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She worked many summers at church Bible camps, serving in many positions. A professional vocalist, Elsie served as a past president of Traverse City Musicale. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting, and received many awards for her knitting. An avid reader, she enjoyed all types of books. Elsie also possessed a very rare sense of humor, for which she will not be forgotten. Elsie also enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially trips to Alaska, Hawaii and the Holy Land. She was a very thoughtful person who received much pleasure in sending cards and notes. Elsie developed many loving relationships with those who cared for her during her last year at Bortz Health Care. Elsie is survived by her children, the Rev. James F. (June) Roe of Traverse City, Mary E. (Dennis) Basch of Traverse City and William P. Roe of Lansing; grandchildren, James Roe of New York City, Robert (Leslie) Roe of Traverse City, Kelly Roe of Ann Arbor, Benjamin Evans of Traverse City, Nicholas (Jennifer) Evans of Boyne City and Heather Oakley of Traverse City; six great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, the Rev. Raymond F. Roe, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew Evans, in 1974; a brother, Ewald Ueberschar; and her sister, Martha Johnson. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Douglas Pedersen and her son, the Rev. James F. Roe, officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Habitat for Humanity or the Bible League. SHIRLEY MARIE DOST, 78, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Covell Funeral Homes, Traverse City. IRENE HARRIS, 94, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort. Private memorial services are pending. Arrangements are being handled by the Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. WARREN J. METTY, 60, of Honor, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at his residence. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements. Service times for ROBERT L. MURRAY of Mancelona have been changed. Visitation will take place at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes today, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the funeral home. ANNA MARGARET SMITH, 88, of Honor, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at the Homesteader in Benzonia. Cremation has taken place and private family graveside services will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be in the Tuesday edition of the Record-Eagle. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements.
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