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March 7, 2004ObituariesMELVENA B. ATKINSON, 89, of Mancelona, died on Friday, March 5, 2004, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.Visitation will be held today, March 7, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2004, at the Mancelona United Methodist Church. Interment will take place in the spring, in Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona. SHERIDAN A. MCARTHUR, 81, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Mancelona, died on Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Summit Hospital in Hermitage, Tenn. Graveside services will be held in the spring, at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona. Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. LOREN C. PEARCE, 91, of Manistee, died on Friday, March 5, 2004, at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 8, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, also at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, P.C., in Manistee. EUGENE E. RICHARDSON, 80, of Glen Arbor, died Friday evening, March 5, 2004, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. JOSEPH L. TYCZKOWSKI, 75, of Manistee, died on Friday, March 5, 2004, at his home. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 8, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow the Mass, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by the Herbert Funeral Home, P.C., in Manistee. BINGHAM TOWNSHIP - Robert Jens Nielsen, of Bingham Township, was born in Detroit, on July 9, 1954, to Victor and Isabell Nielsen. Every bend in the river that was Rob's life was marked by curiosity, contrast, intensity, insight and appreciation. To his family, he was a passionate father, a doting-honey-doer husband, a devoted son, and our fearless little brother. Rob was loving, protective, courageous, stubborn and generous. His arms were open wide to all, welcoming everything that entered his life. He had a magnetic presence that attracted babies, animals, birds, butterflies; he loved all living things. He loved "the River," a family campsite in Grayling where he spent the majority of his weekends in the summer. Cindy and Rob shared many happy times together there. For those who camped with Rob, he always had the cure for the snakebite, and he loved to teach others about nature while watching the river flow by the light of the moon. His domain was "Rob's World," a custom-crafted garage workshop and getaway place-enter at your own risk and on Rob's terms. He was intelligent, creative and hardworking. He was a perfectionist and was very humble about the works of art he made in his workshop. Rob was a third-generation mason who worked for Easling Construction for the last 15 years. He was known by his co-workers as 'Silverback,' 'Chief,' and 'KemoRobbie.' He leaves a legacy of fine stone masonry throughout the State and our community. He would give generously of his time and expertise to anyone who needed a hand. He was a hopeless romantic, his touch was both strong and soft, deliberate but gentle. He taught us how to really hug. Rob, you taught us how to let go-we will miss your side-splitting, contagious laughter. Rob, you taught us how to hold on-we will miss your all-encompassing embrace. Robbie is survived by his two children, Ryan and Dana Nielsen of Bingham Township; his mother, Isabell Nielsen of Suttons Bay; his brother, Tim Nielsen; and sisters, Kristi Romano and Tori Nielsen. He also leaves behind his other mother, Delores Manning of Shelby Township; and siblings-in-law, Kevin and Gary Manning, Emily Mitchell, and Jim Romano; and his 12 nieces and nephews, whom he loved as if they were his own children. Rob's beloved wife and soul mate of 26 years, Cindy Nielsen, died in June of 2003, in a car accident. They are rejoined in love once again, in the heavens above. He leaves behind a world full of friends and the admiration of anyone who ever knew him. Instead of flowers, a donation can be made, in Rob's memory, to the Grand Traverse Audubon Club, c/o 7429 E. Fouch Road, Traverse City, MI 49684, or Leader Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308. In the meantime, Rob's children welcome cards and letters at his home address. Please send your thoughts for use in the celebration of Rob's life. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at Rob's home, 7134 Whispering Hills Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684, currently scheduled for June 5, 2004. Dad, we do believe - Dana and Ry THOMPSONVILLE - Troy J. Thompson, 35, of Thompsonville, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at his home. He was born on July 2, 1968, in Muskegon, the son of Mark and Mary Thompson. Troy was employed by Kent Power of Kent City, where he worked as a lineman. He is survived by his loving parents, Mark and Mary Thompson; dear siblings, Valerie (Larry) Hunt of Las Flores, Calif., and Roger (Marie) Thompson of Reed City; three nephews; two nieces; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2004, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, with Reverend Stephen J. Davidson officiating. Interment will be in the spring. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Betsie River Sportsman Club. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements. TRAVERSE CITY - Charles Cuyler Germaine, 82, of Traverse City, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at his home. A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Charles was born on April 16, 1921, to Charles B. Germaine (also born in Traverse City, in 1873) and Bessie Louise Secor. On April 10, 1943, he married the former Catherine Ann Carroll, who preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2002. Charles was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. He was a volunteer for many organizations throughout his life, including the Boy Scouts of America, the Father Fred Foundation, Munson Hospital Auxiliary, the Carmelite Monastery, Telephone Pioneers of America and others. An honest and loving man, he quietly performed acts of kindness for many people in the community. His personal interests included boating, riding his motorcycle, camping and travel, which led him on numerous journeys throughout the United States and other parts of the world. Charles also greatly enjoyed a simple cup of coffee and conversation with his many acquaintances. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by his children, Charles C. Germaine Jr., Timothy (Ellie) Germaine, Mavourneen (Rick) Easterle, Colleen (Larry) Erickson and Sheila (John) Bailey; his ten "grandbabies," Colin, Adam, Molly, Caitlin, John, Hannah, Ian, Parker, Morgan, and Cortlund; and his great-grandson, Remy Germaine. At Charles' request, a private family service will be held. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery on the Old Mission Peninsula. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Traverse City Area District Library or Munson Hospice House. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. RIVERVIEW, Fla. - Candice Sue Nelson, 54, of Riverview, Fla., passed away Friday, Feb. 20, after along illness. A native of Michigan, Candice had lived in Florida for 15 years. She had worked in management with a temporary hiring service for many years. Candice was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Morine "Dutch" Coyne. She is survived by her loving sister, Aileen Nelson of Riverview; her father, Lowell "Babe" Coyne of Okeechobee, Fla.; her brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Mary Fisher; a niece, Mandy, and a nephew, Gary Jr., of Tell City, Ind.
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