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December 2, 2004ObituariesWILLIAM HOWARD GARVIN, 74, of Maple City, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Munson Medical Center.Arrangements are pending at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. RAYMOND C. JENKS, 95, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Munson Hospice House. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel of Psalms at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. WILLIAM A. RYSBERG, 91, of Traverse City, formerly of East Lansing, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Gorsline-Runciman Co., East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River, East Lansing, (517) 337-9745. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Ovid. MANTON - Theodore Jones, of Cadillac, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac after suffering a heart attack at home. He was 67. He was born Nov. 23, 1936, in Caldwell Township, Missaukee County, to Clarence and Bernetta (Caldwell) Jones. He married Marilyn (Erdman) Richards on June 19, 1993, in Manton. Mr. Jones grew up in Manton and graduated from Manton High School in 1954. He worked as a heavy equipment master mechanic for 34 years on construction projects all over the United States. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local No. 324, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed helping other people and all types of mechanical work. He also liked hunting, fishing, gardening and especially his dog, Missy. Mr. Jones loved being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; children, Ted Jr. of Manton, Rocky (Deb) of Cadillac, Troy of Stanton, Scott (Valerie) of Kingsley, Heath and Keath (Donna), all of Cadillac, Bernetta "Bunny" of Manton, Phil of Rockford; stepsons, Paul (Sherry) Richards of Dexter, Mark (Kim) Richards of Falmouth and David (Ann) Richards of Hudsonville; brothers, Bill of Manton, Pete (Sue) of Cadillac and Terry (Helen) of Manton; former wife, Alice Jones of Manton; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck. Funeral services have been held. Memorial contributions may be made, in Mr. Jones' name, to the American Heart Association. HAMILTON, N.Y. - JoAnn Hoehler Linsley passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, after a yearlong battle with cancer. JoAnn was born on May 25, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio. After summering in Traverse City for many years, JoAnn and her family moved here permanently when she was 13. She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1948, and received a degree in education from the University of Colorado. After college, JoAnn returned to Traverse City, where, in 1954, she met and married high school classmate, Robert Linsley. When Robert was offered a position at Colgate University, they moved to Hamilton, N.Y. JoAnn continued to spend her summers at the family's cottage in Acme. JoAnn Linsley is best remembered for her years of teaching at Hamilton Central School, where, over the years, she taught kindergarten, fourth grade, pre-first and first grade. She was a natural teacher, always teaching, always learning, always questioning. As teenagers, this got very annoying on long trips! But her kids learned an amazing amount. JoAnn loved to travel. She traveled with her husband on sabbaticals throughout Europe with three young children in tow, and to Asia and Australia with three teens in tow. After retirement, JoAnn often went on Elder Hostel trips both in the U.S. and abroad, biking in Holland, Germany, France and England, hiking in Italy and Mexico, and watching polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba. All of her trips were carefully researched beforehand. A favorite story was, while in Italy, she got a taxi to take her to a small museum. The taxi driver had never heard of it. JoAnn told him where it was and how to get there. It was not unusual for her to toss her tent, sleeping bag and dogs in the car and take off cross-country. When asked if she was afraid about traveling alone, she replied that her great-grandmother had left Bohemia in her late teens, made her way to the German coast, came by steam ship to New York, and from there to Michigan, all on her own. If her ancestor could do all that, JoAnn said, then she could certainly travel around her own country alone. During this last long year battling cancer, JoAnn's only complaint was that her family would not give her back her car keys. JoAnn is survived by her husband, Robert Linsley, and their three children, David, Barbara and Christopher; and by her brother, Richard S. Hoehler, and his family. Her two dogs and one very elderly cat also survive her. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at 7 p.m., at the Colgate University Chapel House. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Traverse City Public Library or a library of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, N.Y. NORTHPORT - Donald J. Dalzell, 71, of Northport, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Northport, to Donald Frank and Erma (Roy ) Dalzell. Donald was a retired independent milkman for Dalzell Dairy for over 40 years. He was the president of the Chamber of Commerce in Northport, past president and trustee of Bethany Lutheran Church, president of Northport Ski Association, Boy Scout Master for 10 years, active in Little League for 10 years and an avid golfer. Donald was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving as a yeoman to the commander. He married Donna (Fraser) on June 6, 1953, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. Besides his wife, Donna, Donald is survived by three children, Dennis Jerome Dalzell of Suttons Bay, Debra (Thomas) Wetherbee of Northport and Douglas Jay Dalzell of Albion; four grandchildren, T. Neil Wetherbee, Tegan N. Wetherbee, Jabe J. Dalzell and Haley J. Dalzell; one sister, Emily J. Wilson; two brothers, Allan (Joanne) Dalzell and Kenneth B. (Diane) Dalzell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents; and brother-in-law, Howard D. Wilson. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 220 W. Nagonaba, Northport, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ruth Overdier will officiate. Burial will be in the Northport Cemetery following the service. Memorials will be appreciated to the Bethany Lutheran Church, PO Box 567, Northport, MI 49670. Arrangements are being made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - Marion G. Paxton, 80, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004. She graduated from William Penn Senior High School in York, Pa. in 1942, and attended Hanover College in Hanover, Ind. Mrs. Paxton was a member of the Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood, Fla. Marion was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed church activities, gardening, playing bridge and playing the piano. Her life's focus was love of God and love of family, friends and all people. Marion is survived by her sons, Robert (Arlene) Paxton of Punta Gorda, Fla. and Stephen (Patricia) Paxton of Ludington; daughters, Mary Louise (Thomas) Allen of Winter Springs, Fla. and Ann (Richard) Schuknecht of Santa Fe, N.M.; sisters, Louise Ganter, Emily Asmus and Janice Reever; grandchildren, Robert Allen, Ryan Allen, Meg Paxton, Emily Paxton, Travis McDougall, Jennifer Bathrick, Kathryn McDougall, Leslie Paxton, Stephen Paxton and Claire Paxton; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Paxton was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Robert B. Paxton; and sister, Josephine Getz. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at 2 p.m., at the Wekiva Presbyterian Church, 211 Wekiva Springs Lane, Longwood, FL 32779. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Breast Cancer Research Center, PO Box 8924, Topeka, KS 66608-8924, the Wekiva Presbyterian Church, (407) 869-1608 or to the First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, 200 South Loan Oak Drive, Leesburg, FL 34749, (352) 787-5687. Arrangements are by Family Funeral Care of Oviedo, Fla., (407) 365-1600. GRAWN - John Theodore Visnaw, 56, of Grawn, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004. John was born on June 7, 1948, in Bay City, the son of the late Leon and Mary (Charlebois) Visnaw. He graduated from Visitation High School in Bay City in 1966, and from the University of Michigan, with a bachelor of science degree, in 1970. John was employed as a maintenance facilitator by Boride Products of Traverse City. A Christian Father "A Christian father is special. Though he works hard every day, He will find time to fix a toy, Or teach a child to pray. He has a patient, compassionate ear And a word of sound advice. He puts family needs before his own, Though it cost a sacrifice. He knows when to admonish, Yet he knows how to forgive. He points his children to the gospel As the guide by which to live. You'll know a Christian father, For his children all are glad To have him for a father And proud to call him Dad." --Ramona K. Cecil John will be greatly missed by his wife of 24 years, Debbie (Schlitt) Visnaw; children, Nathan Oswald of Bay City and Renae (Oswald) and Jason Meriwether of Traverse City. John is also survived by his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, Darby Oswald of Bay City and Jeremiah, Jessica and Jaren Meriwether of Traverse City. John also leaves behind three sisters, Donna Visnaw, Jeanne (Steve) Visnaw and Marcia Weaver; two brothers, Tom Visnaw and Jim Visnaw; sisters-in-law, Pat (Steve) Forrester, Pam (Wayne) Zaucha, Sue (Bill) Bauman and Jody Dishaw; brother-in-law, Bill Schlitt Jr.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Honoring John's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of John's life in the spring. To paraphrase from the Bible: Knowing this, that the dead in Christ shall raise first, and those that remain will meet them in the air. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center.
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