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January 17, 2004ObituariesKIM BELLANT, 37, of Illinois, formerly of Traverse City died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004.Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. MARY ELIZABETH 'ALICE' CUMMINGS, 18, of Lake Ann, died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. DAVID C. ERICKSON, 72, of Manistee, died on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. The family will receive friends today, Jan. 18, 2004, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be no funeral service. Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements. L. MICHAEL 'IRISH MIKE' HAGER, 56, of Traverse City, passed away on Dec. 9, 2003. Friends of Michael are invited to join his family, to share memories and stories, at Louie Sleder's in Traverse City, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004. A brief memorial will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. GERTRUDE MONDAY, 81, of Grayling, died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, in Grayling. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Sorenson Funeral Home in Grayling, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. TRACY ALLAN NICHOL, 42, of Buckley, died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004. Arrangements are pending and will be announced in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, in Traverse City, is serving the family. SHARON S. SNELL, 61, of Glen Arbor, died on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at home. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City today, Jan. 18, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Empire United Methodist Church on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at 11 a.m., with additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Bill Dye and Pastor Jim Boehm will co-officiate. MARGARET IRENE WEATHERHOLT, known to many as Aunt Peg, 85, of Williamsburg, died on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, also at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Frank Gordon Simmons (Gordie to all) died at home on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004. Gordie was born on Dec. 7, 1914, in Rochester, N.Y., the only child of the late Genevieve (Burke) and Frank Griffith Simmons. At 6 months of age, Gordie and his parents returned to the home community of Nutley, N.J. Schooled in the Nutley systems, he was a student at the top of his class. In sports, he excelled in football. He was a Class of '37 Lehigh University student majoring in Mechanical Engineering , and later received two lesser degrees from NYU and Columbia. At Lehigh, he was invited to join ATO Fraternity, where there were many learned and fun lessons! A few 'later years' Class Reunions brought back the camaraderie enjoyed by these gentlemen over those college years. Gordie's most favored spectator sport was high school and college wrestling. What fun at NCAA Easterns and Nationals Nationwide! As an ROTC graduate, Gordie was claimed for Active Duty shortly after joining Westinghouse (Pittsburgh) and commandeered the first cross-country Army Truck Convoy. This was comprised of 80 trucks, tanks, jeeps and his Company personnel. The convoy originated at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, and ended at Benetia Arsenal, Calif. From there, he was ordered to old Fort Richardson, Alaska, as Post Ordnance Officer. Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Gordie was ordered to the Aleutian Islands (Unimak/Unalaska Islands), again as Post Ordnance Officer. He spent more than a year there, then returned to Anchorage, and then to Ft. Myer, Va. Again, his duty was Post Ord. Officer. Having met Peg (Campbell), from Bay City, at Ft. Richardson, he FINALLY decided to pop the question, and they were married in the Arlington Chapel on July 29, 1944, resulting in a great almost 60 years together! Medically retired from Pentagon duty, he joined International/General Electric, and his territory was Europe, Mexico and South America (this included a few stealthy trips into then Cold War Countries). Those 25 years with IGE proved productive, challenging and interesting. Gordie was an unassuming, interesting, loving and happy gentleman - a listener with a booming laugh and infectious smile. He loved golf, swimming, and his once-upon-a-time pontoon boat. This gentle father and friend will be so missed by family; close 'proxies'; associates; his loving wife, Peg; his two children, Frank Griffith Simmons II of San Diego, Calif., Elizabethanne Simmons (Ron) Johnson and their two sons, Todd (Margaret) Johnson, who have three beautiful children and Gordie's great-grandchildren, and second son, Matthew Johnson, all of Charlotte, N.C.; and two cousins, Jane Ericsen of Mickleton, N.J., and Florence Vidair of Whiting, N.J. Never to be omitted would be a nationwide host of 'proxy kids' and their young people. The Simmons have a BIG family of proxies, loved and loving, too numerous to mention, but so enjoyed. This kind gentleman will be missed by many, but mainly and especially by his wife and best friend, Peg. Memorial services will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in mid-May. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City, of which Gordie was a member, the Lehigh University Wrestling Program, or the excellent wrestling programs offered at Traverse City Central or West High Schools. < TRAVERSE CITY - Geraldine M. Pagel, daughter of Edward C. and Anna (Viet) Pagel was born on May 4, 1903, in Petoskey. She graduated from Petoskey High School in 1920, then continued her education at Hillsdale College, where she earned a teaching degree in 1924. In 1925, she received a master's degree in education from the University of Michigan. From 1925 until 1928, she taught English and Latin in Crystal Falls. In the fall of 1928, she began teaching at Traverse City High School. She retired in 1968, at the age of 65. Gerry belonged to the First Congregational Church. She was a life member of the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, a member of the Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel and Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, and a member of Michigan Education Association-retired and National Education Association-retired. She was also a member and past president of the Traverse City Business and Professional Women's Club (who named her Woman of the Year for 2003), a member and past president of Phi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, and the Grand Traverse Area Literacy Council. Gerry enjoyed reading, nature and travel. She taught English to Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants. She will be remembered by many for her giving and caring nature. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lorna Pagel, and her niece and nephew, Suzanne and Edward Page, all of Traverse City; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Michele (Page) and Jason Larkin of Jenison, and Kevin and Dr. Rebecca (Froehlich) Page of Staples, Minn.; and great-great-nephew and great-great-niece, Jackson Edward Larkin and Allison Suzanne Page. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Harold (who died in infancy) and Edward C. Pagel. The family would like to thank Gerry's 12th Street neighbors for watching over her, and Cherry Hill Haven for their expert, loving and devoted care. Their quiet compassion made her stay wonderful and comfortable. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City. Gerry will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. KEWADIN - Anne Fain Robins, 70, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Kewadin, passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Hope Hospice House In Ft. Myers, Fla. Originally from Portsmouth, Ohio, Anne graduated from Portsmouth High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Anne was a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ in Grand Blanc, served as treasurer of the Grand Blanc Library, and actively supported the Boy Scouts of America. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Arthur H. Robins; her daughter, Susan Robins; three sons, Steven Robins, John Robins, and Mark Robins; and six grandchildren, Jacob, Meridith, Nicholas, Zachary, Jason, and Steven. Interment will be in Portsmouth, Ohio, with no local services. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 27970 Crown Lake Blvd. Suite 5, Bonita Springs, FL 34135-4255. OLD MISSION - Russell J. 'Jack' Holmes, 65, of Old Mission, died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on April 19, 1938, in Old Mission, he was the son of the late Russell and Katherine (Grand Girard) Holmes. Jack was a 5th generation cherry farmer in Old Mission, where he spent all of his life, and was a volunteer on the Peninsula Township Fire Department for many years. He also served his country honorably, with the United States Army, in Germany. Jack will be deeply missed by his loving family and a multitude of friends. He will be fondly remembered for always being there to lend a helping hand, and always having his door open for his friends, no matter what time of the day or night. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol; stepchildren, Wendy Cap, Greig Noell, Michael LaKies, Steve LaKies, and Ron LaKies, all of Traverse City; his dear cousin, Rebecca Wells of Ridgway, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Per Jack's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at his shop and residence on Peninsula Drive. The date and time will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #399, P. O. Box 39, Old Mission, MI 49673. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Mary E. Pattinson, 86, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Bradenton, Fla. She was a member of First Congregational Church. Mary is survived by her son, R. Kelly Fairbanks; and her stepchildren, Lillian (Gleason) Linner, Elaine (Gleason) Whitney, Fred Pattinson Jr. and Becky Pattinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, B.T. McAlvay and Ellen (Swanson) McAlvay; her first husband, Robert K. Fairbanks, her second husband, Fred M. Gleason, long time Record-Eagle employee and local musician, and her third husband, Fred Pattinson. At Mary's request, cremation has taken place, and the family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
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