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November 6, 2004ObituariesLINDA "LEE" HOCKEY, 60, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Munson Medical Center.Funeral services will be today, Nov. 6, 2004, at 3 p.m., at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with visitation from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Crestwood Cemetery in Flint. The Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac is in charge of arrangements. ANNA LYNN MAAS, 10, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, as a result of an auto accident. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Services will be held on Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 4 p.m., also at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle. RUSSELL FREDERICK MEHLBERG, 88, of Copemish, died at his home Thursday Nov. 4, 2004. Cremation has take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. PAULINE ROSE STETTLER, 82, of Fife Lake, formerly of Avondale, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at home. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 12 noon, with a memorial service to be held at 1 p.m., at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Burial of her cremains will be in the Clark Cemetery. The Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska is in charge of arrangements. TRAVERSE CITY - Karen L. Gilhooly was a treasured mother, wife, daughter, physician, educator and friend. Devoted to her work with patients, students and teachers, and an inspiration to her entire community, she relished time spent with her loving, nurturing family. Karen shared with all of us her intelligence and her love for the arts, science, literature and athletics. Her greatest enjoyment in life was watching her children grow and express their talents. She held a deep belief in the inherent goodness and wisdom of humanity, constantly evolving toward our noblest potential as individuals and as societies. Karen's dedication and zest for life enriched all who were blessed by her presence. Her kindness and compassion will be dearly missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Rowan M. Gilhooly-Sanford, a bright, energetic, musically talented child, loved her parents, her brother, her Grandma and Poppa, and her Grandma Jane, and she cherished the time she spent with them. Rowan's poise, serenity, and insightful sensitivity helped to make her the steadfast and cherished friend she was. Rowan leaves a shining spirit; her joy and warmth live on in our hearts. Karen and Rowan will be missed by husband and father, Kurt Sanford; son and brother, Keenan M. Sanford; parents and grandparents, Joan and Walter Gilhooly; mother-in-law and grandmother, Jane Sanford; brother and uncle, Michael Gilhooly (Debby); sister-in-law and aunt, Kathy Scopelletti; brother-in-law and uncle, Todd Sanford (Amy); and an extended loving family. Visitation for friends and family will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. At the family's request, funeral services will be private. Memorials, in lieu of flowers or gifts, may be directed to the Rowan Gilhooly-Sanford and Karen Gilhooly Education Memorial, PO Box 543, Traverse City, MI 49684. ACME - Blanche I. Worm, 95, of Acme, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the Orchard Creek Skilled Care Center. She was born June 4, 1909, in Traverse City, and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Gallagher. Blanche was raised on the family farm on North Long Lake Road and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1927. In 1933, she married Steven Worm, and they moved to the Worm family farm in Garfield Township, where their three children Jim, Patricia and John were born. In 1946, Steve was killed in a tractor accident on the farm, and Blanche moved the family briefly into Traverse City and then to Acme Township, where she resided for the next 54 years. Throughout her life, Blanche was an avid reader, which drew her to Milliken's books and stationery department, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a devoted follower of local and national politics, reading several newspapers a day and several weekly magazines. Not much interested in sitcoms, Blanche was an early and regular viewer of CNN and CSPAN. She was also a successful gardener with a special love of flowers. She was a member of the Lone Tree Junior Club, St. Francis Catholic Church and a charter member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme. Those who knew her enjoyed her dry sense of humor and her wry wit. Her motto in times of adversity was, "That's life," and rather than dwelling on what life dealt her, she simply accepted it. This attitude was her greatest legacy to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Lyndon) Salathiel of Acme; son, John (Kate) Worm of Taylorsville, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Judith Worm of Palm Bay, Fla., grandchildren, Kristen Marie (John Failor) Salathiel of Acme, Kathleen Ann (Keith Dombrowski) Salathiel of Clarkston, Daniel I. Worm of Greensboro, N. C., Nicholas J. (Mila) Worm and Steven (Kathy) Worm of Raleigh, N. C., Philip (Dana) Worm and Susan (Danny) Pearson of Conyers, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Grace Failor of Acme, Lauren Dombrowski of Clarkston, Thomas Worm of Raleigh, N.C., Nicole and Carissa Worm of Conyers, Ga. and PJ and Nicholas Chmiel of Conyers, Ga.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers and sisters; as well as her son, Jim. Visitation will take place at Christ the King Catholic Church on Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 10 a.m., with a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Gerald Micketti will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Rainbow Fund at Christ the King Church or the Father Fred Foundation. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Sierra Nichole Fetterolf, 11, of Traverse City, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 3, 2004, as the result of an auto accident. Sierra was born in Plainwell on November 1, 1993, the daughter of Nichole Marie Manning and Jeffrey Alan Fetterolf. She was a 6th grade student at the Montessori Children's House and Elementary School on North Long Lake Road. Sierra was a vibrant, warm and kind-hearted girl who lived each day to its fullest. She adored her friends and family, and gave freely of herself to everyone she knew. She was an avid reader, but also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, swimming, skiing, bike riding, cooking and doing craft projects or building forts. She was an amazing big sister, daughter, granddaughter and friend who will be missed beyond imagination. Her love of life will continue through the Gift of Life program. She is survived by her mom, Nichole Manning of Traverse City and her dad, Jeffrey Fetterolf of Traverse City; her sisters and brother, Shelby, Noah and Emma; her grandparents, Tom (Sherry) Manning of Otsego, Carol Fetterolf of Hickory Corners and Michael Fetterolf of Albuquerque, N.M.; her uncles, Erich Fetterolf of Traverse City, Justin Manning of Ann Arbor and Jamie Manning of Otsego. Also surviving are her great-grandparents, Herb and Harriet Potter of Gun Lake, Cleo Cahow of Otsego and Bette Leet of Hickory Corners. Visitation will take place Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Services celebrating Sierra's life will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor Ted Mulder officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery in Richland. Rather than flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to a scholarship fund being established in Sierra's name at the Montessori Children's House and Elementary School or to a fund established in Sierra's name at Traverse City State Bank, PO Box 192, Traverse City, MI 49685. BEULAH - Leroy E. Harper, 68, of Beulah, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004. He was born Oct. 9, 1936, in Royal Oak, the son of LeRoy and Esther Harper. He is survived by: his wife, Wanda Harper; four children, David (Marilu) Harper of Waterford, Sheila of Mt. Pleasant, Edward E. Johnson of Thompsonville and Connie (Donnie) Locke of Texas; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, David, Bob and Vincint; three sisters, Joanne, Nancy and Beth; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ilene; and his parents. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 6, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, with the Rev. John Goodrich officiating. Interment will be in the Thompsonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be considered to the family. SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Betty Jean Pettit Search died Oct. 26, 2004, in San Diego, Calif., of cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Nov. 15, 1923, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Betty was an artist, and a lover of nature, music, travel and people. She will be remembered by the families of residents in long term care whose lives she touched as a volunteer and as director of activities for Leelanau Memorial Hospital. Betty is survived by her husband, Oscar K. Search; three children and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at St. Christopher's Church in Northport. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Sylvester S. Steinbach, 69, of Grand Rapids, passed away Nov. 4, 2004. Syl was born and raised in Honor. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jeannette; son, Gary; sister, Emma Burres; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Leonard Brandt and Alma (Richard) Haase. Funeral services for Syl will be held on Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Van Strien-Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, where relatives and friends are invited to meet with his family on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m., and on Monday from 12 noon until the time of the service. Syl loved flowers, but for those who wish, memorial contributions to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association are appreciated. You may read his life story, share a favorite memory or send flowers by visiting www.lifestorynet.com.
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