August 15, 2005

Obituaries

      FRANK C. LEIST SR., 71, of Boyne City, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, at Tendercare of Gaylord.
      Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church on M-66 in Charlevoix.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at First Baptist Church, with Pastor Michael Dennis officiating.

      HARRY W. MACKENZIE, 78, of Rapid City, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 13, 2005, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Monday, Aug. 15, at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, with Rev. James O. Pitts officiating. Interment will be in Clearwater Township Cemetery.

      DARLENE MANN, 67, of Traverse City, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
      Visitation will take place today, Aug. 15, 2005, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. The Rev. David L. McIntyre will officiate.

      DARLENE FAY (JUNNIKKALA) SMITH, 72, of Manistee, died Saturday morning, Aug. 13, 2005, at her home.
      Visitation will take place today, Monday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Onekama.
      Arrangements have been made by Johnson Funeral Home, Manistee.

      EDWIN L. WILSON of Traverse City died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005.
      Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home, Kingsley.
     
AnnMarie Greyerbiehl McRae
Died August 13, 2005
      BEULAH - AnnMarie Greyerbiehl McRae, 48, of Beulah, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She was born April 5, 1957, in Saginaw, the daughter of Richard and MaryAnne (MacEachin) Greyerbiehl. AnnMarie was currently employed at Meijer in Traverse City.
      AnnMarie is survived by three children, Joshua David McRae of Honor, Erin Elizabeth McRae of Traverse City and MaryMargaret McRae of Beulah; two grandsons, Hunter William Meade and Logan Michael Bielski; her parents, Richard and MaryAnne Greyerbiehl of Saginaw; two brothers, Thomas (Sally) Greyerbiehl of East Lansing and John (Brigette) Greyerbiehl of Reichanbach, Germany; three sisters, Lori Greyerbiehl of Jacksonville, Fla., Susan (Stephen) Rehmann of Traverse City and Nancy (Salvatore) Gusmano of Dryden; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      AnnMarie was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Greyerbiehl.
      M.M. Memorial Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish, with Fr. Richard Kosterman officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Maryknoll Fathers, Brothers and Sisters, P.O. Box 307, Maryknoll, NY 10543, or to St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish.
      The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements.
      "The world is always rushing by.
      Time passes before us in the blink of an eye.
      In the midst of it all we try to keep our bearing.
      We center our hearts, on faith, love and caring.
      We pray for serenity, Lord, a little peace of mind.
      Focus our scattered thoughts, calm our restless spirits,
      Slow down this race against time."

Armond Schmuckal
Died August 13, 2005
      HANNAH - Armond Schmuckal, 92, of Hannah, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, surrounded by his loving family at Tendercare.
      He was the son of Charles and Frances Schmuckal of the Hannah/Traverse City area. In 1934, he married Eleanor Worm of Hannah. They celebrated 70 years together.
      Armond was a lifelong farmer, known for his quality crops and excellent dairy herd. Side by side, Armond and Eleanor farmed and raised three children.
      Armond was a member of St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church and was active in the farming community. His favorite pastime was a hearty game of euchre.
      Armond is survived by his wife, Eleanor; two sons, Allan (Barbara) Schmuckal and Milo (Chari) Schmuckal, both of Traverse City; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his brothers, Art Schmuckal and Elmer Schmuckal of Traverse City and Ralph Schmuckal of Saline.
      Armond was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Geraldine Sailus; two sisters, Mary Rodos and Madelyn Lighthiser; and a brother, John.
      Visitation will take place Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
      A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hannah.
      The family's sincere thanks go to the nurses and staff at Tendercare for their compassion and excellent care of Armond.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church or to the American Heart Association.
     
"Grandpa"
by Barbara Schmuckal
      Side by side, in fields we've walked,
      picking rocks or checking crops.
      Telling me of years gone by -
      Grandpa checked the corn, so high.
      His hands still strong from years of toil,
      as he bends down to check the soil.
      In the sunshine, white hair glistening,
      to every story, I'll be listening.
      Sparkling eyes, and sudden smiles -
      as he surveys the country miles.
      With love he takes me by the hand,
      to lead us home, across God's land.
     
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home, Kingsley.