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November 4, 2004ObituariesEDWARD KROEPEL, 78, of Manistee, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at the Manistee Medical Care Facility.Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Shrine, where the family will be present one hour prior to the service. Fr. James Bearss will serve as celebrant. Burial will be Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Fernwood Cemetery in Dublin, with members from the VFW Walsh Post #4499 conducting graveside military honors. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. LAVERN F. (WAHR) OREN, 70, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Epworth Methodist Church in Brethren, where visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Corfu Cemetery in Brethren. Arrangements are by the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. WENCIL JOSEPH "JOE" SEDLACEK, 76, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at his Long Lake Township residence. Visitation will take place on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Silver Lake Rd., where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m., also at the church, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Fr. Bill Lipscomb will officiate. Graveside services will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Richard Rhodes Drury, 80, of Traverse City, died peacefully on Nov. 2, 2004. He passed away surrounded by the people he loved, in a house he designed, with his watercolor paintings hanging on his bedside wall. Born Dec. 30, 1923, Richard grew up in Ann Arbor, the third of four children. He fondly recalls that time when Ann Arbor was much smaller and people knew most everybody in town. His neighborhood had a big group of kids that played all sorts of games at Burns Park, just down the street. Baseball was his favorite game, and he played on summer and high school teams, and went on to pitch for the University of Michigan. Richard was a member of the "Greatest Generation" who sacrificed so much during World War II. He enlisted in the Navy V-12 program while at the university. Fortunately, the war ended the month before he was scheduled to head overseas; but his two brothers and his brother-in-law also were in the service, and he lost many friends to the war. The struggles of this time led him to convert to Catholicism, and were probably why he became a lifelong pacifist. It was also during this time that he met his wife, Mary Ann Grathwohl, of Niles, on a blind date, while both attended U of M. They were married July 11, 1946, and moved to Traverse City in 1953. Richard was an architect, and in 1958 helped found the Traverse City firm Strong, Drury & Elkins. Among the many buildings he designed are several churches throughout the state, including St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Richard was involved in Habitat for Humanity, local peace groups and the Diocesan Liturgy Commission, and was a founding board member of the East Traverse Catholic Federal Credit Union. He enjoyed singing and playing the guitar, and led the folk group at Mass for many years. Richard enjoyed watercolor painting, square dancing, fly fishing on the Boardman River, and the wonder of the night sky. He enjoyed the journey, and found the "wow" in everything he did. To him, creativity, the arts and music were his way to continue the creation work that God has given us. Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease nine years ago, and as the illness progressed, it took from him the ability to pursue these activities he so loved. But it did not rob him of his beautiful loving nature, his dignity and humor. Richard once said, "I measure success by the good that we can give to other people. By how many people we can love and call friend, that we know love us, that we can show love to." By that measure, he died a most successful man. Richard is lovingly remembered by his family, who are so blessed to have had this man in their lives: his wife, Mary Ann Drury; his seven children, John (Mary) Drury of New York, Ann (Dennis Lautner) Drury, Marcia (Chris) Limbocker, Margaret Drury, Michael (Kim) Drury, Sheila (Dan) Fox and Paula (Michael) McIntyre, all of the Traverse City area; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several in-laws, nieces and nephews; and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jeanette (Doane) Drury; brothers, W. Edward Drury and Donald H. Drury; and sister, Virginia Denham. Friends may call today, Nov. 4, 2004, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, where a scripture service will take place at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at 11 a.m., also at the church, with Fr. Andy Buvala serving as celebrant, and Fr. John Grathwohl and Fr. Kenneth Stachnik serving as con-celebrants. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Traverse Area Parkinson's Support Group, Munson Hospice, Habitat for Humanity or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. CEDAR - Clara Marie Gauthier, 66, of Cedar, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. Born July 26, 1938, in Sitka, Alaska, she was the daughter of George D. and Mary (Jackson) Benson. On Jan. 10, 1969, in Alaska, Clara married George T. Gauthier, who preceded her in death. Clara enjoyed crocheting, reading and cooking, and loved to travel. She especially loved to spend time with her family. She is survived by four daughters, Grace Young of Cedar, Karen (Dave) Drake of Cedar, Jean Gauthier of Gaylord and Allison Hartman of Ohio; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Frances Widmark and Lorraine Chartrand, both of Alaska. In addition to her husband, George T. Gauthier, Clara was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Daisey Burkhart and Martha Joseph; and two brothers, Frank Benson Jr. and George Benson. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carrol Sattler officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Arrangements are by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. TRAVERSE CITY - Paul Phillips May, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004. He was born on March 17, 1916, in St. Albans, W. Va. Paul loved his family home and land on Coal River Road in St. Albans, W.Va., and with his wife, Eva, kept the lawn manicured and vegetable gardens planted. During his working years, he was a maintenance supervisor with Union Carbide of South Charleston, W.Va. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in St. Albans, W.Va. Since coming to Michigan two years ago, Paul had resided at Orchard Creek Assisted Living in Traverse City. He loved the staff and director, Marge Scott, and was exceptionally well cared for by them. He is survived by his sons, P. Michael (Kathryn) of Northport and Mark White of Morrisville, N.C. He will be missed by four grandchildren, Heather (Patrick) Stommen of Manchester, Megan (Mike) Hencinsky of Caldwell N.J., Cassi (David) Shirey of Garden City, S.C. and Tyler White of Lancaster, Pa. Paul is also survived by his sister, Betty (Robert) McClure; and brothers, Hoover (Maxine) and Robert (Rosalie), all of St. Albans, W.Va. Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Eva Vay May. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home in St. Albans, W.Va., where visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. David Cyphers officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Local arrangements were handled by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. ELK RAPIDS - Flora Spinner, 94, of Elk Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. She was born in Battle Creek on July 26, 1910, the daughter of Ernest and Emily (Morse) Tuttle. On May 24, 1929, in Indiana, she married Robert J. Spinner, who preceded her in death. A retired dental assistant of 25 years, she was instrumental in establishing the Dental Assistant programs at Northwestern Michigan and Ferris State Colleges. She was also past president for the Michigan Dental Assistant Association. Flora truly loved the organ and piano, giving lessons for several years. She was also the organist for the Elk Rapids United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Barbette Kitchen and special friend, Ross Hamilton; two sons, Richard J. Spinner and special friend, Barbara Cook and Jon David Spinner and special friend, Kathleen Green; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Spinner in 1991; son, Robert C. Spinner; and two grandchildren. Visitation will be held today, Nov. 4, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Elk Rapids United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Pine and Traverse Streets in Elk Rapids. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at 1 p.m., also at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk Rapids United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids.
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