August 30, 2005

Obituaries

      IAN G. FROST, 72, of Traverse City, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at Munson Hospice House.
      Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

      MARY LOU WILSON, 64, of Frankfort, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2005, at her home.
      Cremation will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee.
      The family is being served by the Oak Grove Cremation Center.
     
Katherine Elizabeth 'Katie' Heintz
Died August 28, 2005
      TRAVERSE CITY - Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Heintz of Traverse City died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005. Surrounded by her family, she left this world with all the grace and dignity that she possessed during her 16 short years. She is finally at peace with her Heavenly Father, able to feel carefree happiness and tranquillity after her long struggle with leukemia.
      Through this experience, one thing remains constant, the belief that Katie was, is and always will be an angel among us, doing God's will in many different ways. She has gotten her miracle...it is evident in all of those that have been touched by her faith.
      The amazing prayers and faith that have abounded because of her awesome beliefs are her testimony to God and life.
      Katie was a junior at Traverse City St. Francis Catholic High School, where she was active in basketball, volleyball, softball and youth ministry, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She was active in St. Francis Parish as an alter server.
      Our little angel was God's gift to the world when she was born on Dec. 29, 1988.
      Katie is survived by her parents, Patrick and Leslee Heintz; loving sister, Alicia Classens (brother-in-law, Matt, and nephew, Gabriel); and her adoring brothers, Josh and Pat. Also surviving are her biggest fans, Grandma Dee (Darlene Riley) of Beal City and Grandma Tat (Margaret Heintz) of Mt. Pleasant; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
      Her grandfathers, Robert Heintz, Richard Block and Herbert Riley, all predeceased her.
      Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with the Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church.
      A Funeral Mass celebrating Katie's faith-filled life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the church.
      Memorial contributions may be submitted to the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, 123 E. 11th St., Traverse City, MI 496684, or the Traverse City office of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1020 Hastings St., Traverse City, MI 49686.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
     
Joy Dawn Hoitenga
Aug. 25, 1933 - Aug. 28, 2005
      BOON - Joy Dawn Hoitenga of Boon died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac. She was 72.
      Joy was born in South Boardman Aug. 25, 1933, the daughter of Elton and Joyce (Roundsville) Neihardt. She was active in church, loved animals, enjoyed canning vegetables and fruit, and crocheting.
      Survivors include her sons, Lewis Snyder of Lake City, Mark Snyder of Chicago, John (Gay) Schwartz of Jennings and David Schwartz of Cadillac; eight grandchildren; her sister, Freida (Joe) Clark; brothers, Ron (Mary) Neihardt and Jim (Betty) Staats; nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Fern Snyder and Susan Snyder; sons, Rex Snyder and Danny Snyder; brothers, Robert Neihardt and Dale Neihardt; sisters, Addie Neihardt and Hope Smith.
      Visitation will take place today, Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac.
      Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Salvation Army Church in Cadillac, with Rev. Jeremiah Burris officiating. Burial will be in South Boardman Cemetery.
      Memorial donations may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Envelopes are available at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.

Anna Geneva Nagy
Died August 29, 2005
      TRAVERSE CITY - Anna Geneva Nagy, 78, of Traverse City, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at her residence.
      Anna was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Bardwell, Ky., the daughter of Huston and Lillie Elizabeth (Smith) Dowdy. She married Frank Nagy, who passed away Jan. 24, 1986.
      Anna enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, reading detective magazines, and watching the Food Network.
      Survivors include her daughter, Vernie Mae Nagy, and son, Thomas Nagy.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at Woodmere Cemetery.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
David Mark Schmid
Born Oct 16, 1955 - Lost Aug. 21, 2005
      LUDINGTON - David Mark Schmid was lost Sunday, August 21, the result of a tragic boating accident on Glen Lake, in Leelanau County. He was 49.
      David is survived by his wife, Sandra, and his two daughters, Cassidy, 10, and Alyssa, 7. He is also survived by both of his parents, Allan and Virginia. He also leaves behind his siblings, Philip, Kathryn, Melanie and Greg and his wife, Jodi. Also surviving David is his nephew, Michael, and nieces, Stephanie, Carla and Sarah.
      David was born and raised in Saginaw. He attended the University of Michigan, and served in the U.S. Navy before entering into a career in the energy business. At the time of his death, he was the plant manager of the Michigan Power cogeneration plant in Ludington, where he had settled his family.
      His parents' family home is on the narrows at Glen Lake, where the accident took place under windy weather conditions. State and local law enforcement agencies searched diligently but without resolve for David's earthly remains until the following Saturday.
      His family takes comfort in the fact that David gave himself to take his family out of harm's way. His heroic act of self-sacrifice surprised neither his family, nor the multitude of friends and co-workers who share their grief.
      The family and friends will hold a memorial service at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road (C.R.616) on the southeast side of Big Glen Lake at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31. The reception begins at noon.
      The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, that well wishers make donations to, or volunteer for, the Leelanau County Sheriff Department Victims Response Team, a victim assistance volunteer program that provides Victims Advocates to families who suffer tragedy. Donations may be made in care of the Leelanau County Sheriff's Department, 201 Chandler Street, Leland, MI 49654; phone (231) 256-9872.