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February 8, 2004ObituariesTRAVERSE CITY - Kenneth E. Hubble, 73, of Traverse City, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on July 9, 1931, in Ypsilanti, he was the son of Harvey and Lillian Hubble. He married his wife, Beverly (Stites), on March 10, 1975, in Traverse City.As a truck driver, Ken drove for the Michigan Milk Producer's Assoc., Chef Pierre and Peninsula Asphalt Company before retiring. He served our country, in the US Army in the Korean War. He truly enjoyed life and being raised in Elk Rapids. One of his fond memories was being the kicker on the old six-man Elk Rapids High School team. Playing the guitar and singing were special moments to Ken. The band he played with, the "Over the Hill Gang", performed in various sites around Traverse City and entertained the residents of the Grand Traverse Pavilions as well. He found relaxation from traveling and camping. Surviving Ken are his wife, Beverly, of Traverse City; three daughters, Janice (Larry) Hockin of Williamsburg, Susan (Terry) Stuart of Grawn, and Linda Hubble of Traverse City; two sons, Michael (Cynthia) Hubble of Williamsburg, and William (Becky) Hubble of Lafayette, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Nathan, Shannon, Rachele, Branden, Katie and Anna; one sister, Sandy Pervis of Traverse City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers. Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, also at the funeral home, with additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gary Gladfelter from the Elk Rapids Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, in Elk Rapids. Memorial contributions in honor of Kenneth may be made to the Elk Rapids Baptist Church or the Immanuel Baptist Church of Traverse City. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. EASTPORT - Charlotte Elizabeth Smith, 95, of Eastport, died peacefully at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix, while her church family was celebrating a lesson on Love and singing her favorite hymn, "Mother's Evening Prayer" by Mary Baker Eddy. "O gentle presence, peace and joy and power; O Life divine, that owns each waiting hour, Thou Love that guards the nestling's faltering flight! Keep Thou my child on upward wing tonight. No snare, no fowler, pestilence or pain; No night drops down upon the troubled breast, When heaven's aftersmile earth's tear-drops gain, And mother finds her home and heav'nly rest." Charlotte was a lifelong Christian Scientist who rose early every morning to read the daily lesson. She was a longtime member of the Christian Science Society of Charlevoix and former member of First Church of Christ Scientist in Dearborn. Charlotte was born Oct. 1, 1908, in Saginaw, the daughter of Frederick and Emma Wilhemina (Bauer) Schmaller. In the summer of 1927 she met Stanley Smith at Crystal Lake. She was a waitress at the Bluebird Café, and Stanley had a horse riding school. Their first date was a legendary canoe ride. She wore her black satin dress, heels and beads. He was the sensitive young man and she was the carefree quintessential flapper girl with her blond curls. Stanley proposed and they were married on Oct. 20, 1928. They were married for 72 years when he died in 2001. Charlotte attended Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti for two years, planning to be a librarian, but became a mother and chose to be a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting and needlepoint and sewed beautiful clothing. She also enjoyed reading and loved books. Charlotte loved her home which was usually filled - because she was a gracious hostess, served lovely dinners, made the best cherry pies and always had a variety of warm cookies, her grandchildren's favorites. Charlotte was a warm and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed being involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She taught her grandchildren how to find wildflowers in the woods and was a lifelong guide and inspiration to them. She enjoyed playing Dominoes with her children and grandchildren after dinner – and she often won! Charlotte gave Stanley his first orchid plant as a gift over 60 years ago, which inspired him to grow beautiful orchids. They were members of the Northwest Orchid Society in Traverse City for many years and shared a love of flowers and beautiful things. Charlotte had not been in the hospital since the birth of her children until three weeks ago when she broke her hip, but she faced her hospital stay with grace. She was happy that she could be in her own home for so long, thanks to the expert help of her youngest son, Fred. She took great pride in her family. Surviving are her children, Stanley B. Smith Jr., Ted L. Smith, Char Lynn Smith, and Frederick L. Smith; grandchildren, Stanley B. Smith III, Lorre Lynn Thibeault, Stuart M. Smith, Michael B. Smith, Kelly and Marty Young, Charsie and Phil Evenhouse, Megan A. Scott, and Molly M. Scott; great-grandchildren, Corey Thibeault, Casey Thibeault, Hannah Young, Madelyn Young. Charlotte enjoyed special moments with her newest great-granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Evenhouse, born in May 2003. A memorial service is being planned for springtime. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Science Society of Charlevoix, 205 Clinton, P.O. Box 215, Charlevoix, MI 49720, or the Ellsworth Elementary School Library, 9467 Park St., Ellsworth, MI 49729. Arrangements were made by Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. NORTHPORT - Clarence H. Lasch, 91, of Northport, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Leelanau Memorial Care Center in Northport. Born on April 30, 1912, in Elkhorn, Wisc., he was the son of Fred and Dora (Weibel) Lasch. Clarence obtained his seaman's license in 1932 and was later employed as a diesel engineer, dredging harbors in Manistee, Cheboygan and Sault Ste. Marie. In 1933, he married the former Evelyn Williams of Morris, Ill. He began farming in the early 1940s, in Morris, and retired in 1976. Clarence was a member of the Trinity Church in Northport. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of 70 years; a daughter, Lorain (Ben) Covey of Suttons Bay; a granddaughter, Susan (Ed) Reinsch of Northport; a grandson, Steven (Maureen) Covey of Channahon, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Allison Reinsch, Scott and Kristin Covey; and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister. A memorial service will be held in the spring, with the time and location to be announced. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Pet Care at the Leelanau Memorial Care Center in Northport, Trinity Church in Northport, or the Salvation Army. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. GROSSE POINTE - William Clippert Gorenflo, of Grosse Pointe, loving husband of Martha, beloved father of Dr. Daniel William (Carole) of Grosse Pointe and Northport, and Sally Ann (Joseph Scharbat) of Empire, stepfather of Susan Kleinschmit Leising (Jeffrey), and Thomas Kleinschmit (Sandra), and loving grandfather of Anna and Caroline Gorenflo of Grosse Pointe, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004. He was preceded in death by his brother Herman, and sister, Mary. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1947, after serving as a forward observer with the 12th Marines, Third Division, during the Pacific campaign in World War II. He saw heavy action and ran up the beaches in the liberation of Guam and Guadalcanal. His comrades remember him as "cool under fire." A popular Marine expression applied to his last days: "Falling back from a better place to advance from." Born in Detroit, he was the youngest son of a prominent Detroit family (Dr. August and Hattie Clippert Gorenflo). In addition to living in Detroit, he also lived at the family farm, "Cherry Beach," along the St. Clair River in Marine City. As a young man he was athletic, lettering in football, basketball, and track. He worked for many years at the J.L. Hudson Company as a buyer and import manager, often traveling to Europe to import the newest men's attire. Bill loved boating, instilling a love of northern Michigan in his children, who will always enjoy happy memories of summers spent on Elk Lake. His family will remember him for his integrity, strength, intense loyalty, patriotism, unwavering support and unconditional love. Mr. Gorenflo donated his body to The University of Michigan Anatomical Donations Program. Memorial contributions may be made to The University of Michigan, Department of Family Medicine, 301 East Liberty Street, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. TRAVERSE CITY - Burt Junior Purdy, 76, of Traverse City, died peacefully Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2004, with the comfort of his wife and son by his side. Born Nov. 19, 1927, in Hillman, he was the son of Burt Ward and Rose A. (Bowman) Purdy. On July 15, 1967, in Traverse City, he married the former Ila Mae Woodrow, who survives. Burt served his country honorably with the United States Army, from Dec. 19, 1945, to Oct. 31, 1946. He had been employed in quality control at Grand Traverse Machine, retiring in 1994. Burt was a member of the Traverse City Eagle's Club and the Traverse City Elk's Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. Burt was very devoted to his family and enjoyed the company of his many friends. Along with his wife, Ila Mae, he is survived by his two sons, Michael Purdy and Edward E. Flees Jr., both of Traverse City; five grandchildren; three brothers, Alford (Pat) Purdy of Alpena, Charles (Margaret) Purdy of Weberville, and Dean (Jean) Purdy of Alpena; sister-in-law, Roberta Purdy of Murphy, N.C.; several special nieces and nephews, especially devoted niece, Penny Egeler Purdy of Traverse City. Burt was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Purdy; sister, Martha Penn; and two brothers, Floyd and Merval Purdy. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held in the spring at Bingham Township Cemetery, with the time to be announced. In remembrance of Burt, memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or to the family for a cemetery marker.
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