December 27, 2004

Obituaries

      ANDREW DeVRIES, 88, of Frankfort, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, at The Maples.
      A funeral service was held in Kalamazoo.
      Local arrangements were handled by the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

      CHARLES EDWARD FISK, 68, of Frankfort, died at his residence Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004.
      Friends may visit Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
      Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Blaine Christian Church with Rev. Bob Larimer officiating. Interment will be in the Joyfield Twp. Cemetery.
      A complete obit will follow in the Tuesday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle.
     
Betty Lou Anderson
Died December 24, 2004
      TRAVERSE CITY - Betty left us to be with her God and his Son, her Savior, on Friday evening, Dec. 24, 2004.
      Betty passed on in the same hospital in which she was born. She was born at Munson Hospital on June 7, 1931, to Julius W. and Alma H. (Johnson) Reynolds. She attended Traverse City schools and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1949. She then worked as a legal secretary until she resigned to marry Arthur "Bud" Anderson on Sept. 1, 1951. With Bud, Betty moved to be an Air Force wife. They returned to Traverse City (Leelanau County) with their daughter, Lynn, and had resided on West Bay Shore ever since.
      Betty became the 'mom' of three daughters, Dr. Lynn D. (Mir Sadri) Anderson of Marquette, Janice J. (Ron) Howard of West Bay Shore and Terri A. (Brad) Bastow who lives in South Haven. She leaves her pride and joy, six grandchildren, including the apple of her eye, Kyle Anderson Howard (the oldest), Ian Anderson Howard, Emily Anderson Howard, and the ABC Boys, Adam Anderson Bastow, Bryan Michael Bastow and Christian Arthur Bastow. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jean A. Bruyette and Arlyne Vance; and a niece, Debbie Bowers.
      Her family will miss her very much.
      She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Tennis; brother-in-law, Carl Tennis; and a nephew, Ronnie Tennis.
      Visitation will take place today, Dec. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      Christian services for Betty will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Bishop Raymond Heine officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society.

Charles J. Caviggiola
Died December 25, 2004
      TRAVERSE CITY - Charles J. Caviggiola, 85, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at home.
      Charles was raised in Honor and graduated from Honor High School, before furthering his education at Central Michigan University, where he received a bachelor of science degree.
      He is survived by a sister, Clara Fitch of Owosso; two brothers, Igino Caviggiola of Portage, Ind., and Ludwig (Annette) Caviggiola of Granger, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Rev. James Hayden officiating.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686.

Sara Marek
Died December 22, 2004
      Up in heaven sits a warm, kind and caring soul; up in heaven sits the Lord's newest angel; up in heaven sits our cherished wife, mother and grandmother, Sara Marek, who in so many ways touched the lives of those around her with her tender and loving heart. Taken from us too soon, she filled our lives with happiness and memories we'll cherish for a lifetime.
      Sara was born in San Diego, Texas, on Sept. 6, 1950, and went to be with her Lord Jesus on Dec. 22, 2004. She moved to Michigan in 1967, where she met her beloved husband of 25 years, Larry, with whom she embraced the joys and challenges of life.
      Sara retired from the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency in 2002 to devote more time to Pioneer Press Printing and Rip & Run Canopy Rental, the businesses she and her husband built, and to spend more time with the family she so dearly treasured.
      She was well respected in the Bear Lake community; a member of BNI (Business Networking, Inc.) in Benzonia; active in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia; and unselfishly donated her time to Girl Scouts and the Bear Lake Athletic Boosters.
      She is survived by the love of her life, Larry; her sons, Mike (Amanda) Marek and Matt (Darci) Marek; her daughters, Paula (Ted) Quick, Laurie (Rick) Rogalla, Anne (Jim) Quinn, Michelle (Larry) Mortenson and Kim (Eric) Anderson; her brothers, Geronimo Jr. (Julie) Guerra, Daniel (Piedar) Guerra, Jesus (Michelle) Guerra and David (Lorrell) Guerra; her sisters, Sylvia Anderson and Cynthia Guerreo; her mother-in-law, Leola Marek; her sister-in-law, Diane (Richard) Bailey; her precious grandchildren, Jeff, Richard, Chelsea, Eric, Daniel, Katie, Brandon, Rachel, Heather, Matthew, Taylor, Nicholas and newborn Sara Elizabeth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Geronimo and Raquel Guerra; four brothers and one sister who passed away early on; and father-in-law, Steve Marek.
      Friends may visit on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes
      A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia, with Deacon Ted Beiderwieden officiating. Cremation will take place following the service.
      Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia.
      The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.

Kenny LeRoy Ronk
Died December 18, 2004
      TRAVERSE CITY - Kenny LeRoy Ronk of Traverse City, formerly of Marion, went home to be with his heavenly Father for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. He was 53.
      Kenny was born May 16, 1951, to Neal and Esther (Brothwell) Ronk. On Dec. 1, 1970, he became the proud father of his only child, Christine Michele.
      On Dec. 21, 1973, Kenny was in an auto accident that changed his life forever. He never gave up, kept fighting, and started over from the beginning. We were blessed with 31 more wonderful years of his smile and laughter.
      Kenny touched so many lives. He had a smile for everyone he met. His heart was generous and always trusting. He saw the good in everyone, even if others couldn't. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, smoking and riding in his wheelchair with his friend and partner in crime, Glen. Most of all, you could always find Kenny with a lottery ticket.
      Kenny is survived by his mother, Esther of Bay City; daughter, Christine (Ricky) Adams; four grandchildren, Shelby, Knowl, Landon and Maitland Adams of Traverse City; two brothers, Neal (Bonnie) Ronk of Bay City and David (Carol) Ronk of Jackson; one sister, Barbara Krawczak of Bay City; his former roommate and friend, Burke H. of Grand Traverse Pavilions; his best buddy, Glen B. of Birchwood Nursing Home; and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
      He was preceded in death by his father; and one grandson, Quincy Adams.
      The family would like to thank the staff at Birchwood Nursing Center for all the love and care they have given Kenny over the past four years. He came to love each and everyone of you. We know you brightened his day as much as he did yours. A special thank you to the staff of Munson's ICU step-down for making Kenny comfortable during his final hours and for being so comforting to us during this rough time. Thank you David, Claine, and especially Myk for the Coke and sneaking the children in to see grandpa. He really loved that. Dr. Mike Carroll, thank you for standing by even though it was your weekend off. You showed us what a truly caring doctor really is, and you have renewed our faith in medicine.
      Visitation and funeral services have taken place at the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home in Marion, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery in Marion. Pastor Dennis Williams officiated the services.
      A memorial service will be held Thursday Dec. 30, 2004, at 2 p.m., at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Fund of his Grandchildren, in care of Christine Adams. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
      On-line condolences may be made at www.fosnaught-holdship.com.

Eileen E. Steward-Doubler
Died December 24, 2004
      ROCKFORD, Ill. - Eileen E. (Triebes) Steward-Doubler, 68, died Dec. 24, 2004, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill.
      She was born on April 23, 1936, in Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of George and Edna Triebes. She graduated in 1956 from Presbyterian St. Luke School of Nursing and was a devoted nurse her whole life.
      She met and married her second husband, Duane "Bud" Doubler, in Traverse City, where she worked at Munson Medical Center for numerous years as a registered nurse before transferring to Swedish American Hospital.
      The family is grateful for the love and the life she gave. She will be greatly missed.
      She is survived by her husband, Duane "Bud" Doubler of Rockford; her sister, Dorothy Fischer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, George Steward in 1989; and a brother, Wilbert Triebes.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rockford, Ill. Interment will be held in Glen Oak Cemetery at 2 p.m. in Hillside, Ill.
      Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel (1860 S. Mulford Rd.) For information please call (815) 226-2273.