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March 2, 2005ObituariesROBERT C. YOUNG JR., 34, of Mancelona, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at his home.Visitation will take place on Friday, March 4, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home. TRAVERSE CITY - David Viskochil, 60, of Traverse City, Little Traverse Lake and Omena, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005. He was born on April 14, 1944, to Adolph and Clara (Charter) Viskochil. After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1962, he attended Northwestern Michigan College from 1962 to 1964. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor's in art history in 1966. In 1967, he married Sally Longcore. They served together in the Peace Corps in Thailand from 1967 to 1970. In 1972, they founded Tamarack Gallery, now located in Omena, to sell fine art and folk art produced by the region's finest artists and craftsmen. To encourage creativity in others, David became a founder of Chamber Arts North and started EXPOSURES, an arts and letters magazine for students in Leelanau County. He was also a docent at the Dennos Museum Foundation. David was a member of the Leelanau County Planning Commission, and served for 16 years, from 1981 to 1997, on the Northport School Board. He was a board member or the Leelanau Women's Foundation , the Omena Historical Society, and was a sustaining member of the Leelanau Conservancy. As a life-long community activist and patriot, he was proud to be a member of the Leelanau County Democratic Party. He established and sponsored the Genuine Leelanau Award and was named Alumnus of the Year, along with Sally, by Northwestern Michigan College in 1990. David is survived by Sally, his wife of 38 years; daughter, Sarah Olivia, and her finance, Matt Lichtel of Williamsburg, Va.; brother, Larry of Chicago; sister, Karen of Minneapolis; and his two border collies, Jefferson and Jackson. He is also survived by in-laws, Jim and Mim Longcore, Marilyn and Bob Schneider, Gary and Ellen Longcore, Lorraine and Richard Hominga, Robert and Diane Longcore, and Barbara and Jay Grosmark; 16 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his first dog, Aggie; his second dog, Bean; and his beloved border collie, Eugene. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 11, at 7 p.m., at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. Memorial donations may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society, The Omena Historical Society, The Leelanau Conservancy, The Leelanau Historical Society and The Leelanau County Democratic Party. TRAVERSE CITY - Mr. Bruce Claire Willett, 55, of Traverse City, formerly of Rockford, passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005. His successful and fulfilling career in banking as a financial advisor gave him great pride. Bruce had a tremendous love for his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was happiest while riding his bikes, but also enjoyed cars, sports and landscaping his yard. His greatest sense of pride was his children and their many accomplishments. Ashley was a cross country and track runner, and Drew played hockey for more than 15 years. Bruce is survived by his daughter, Ashley Willett of Ypsilanti; son, Drew Willett of Traverse City; their mother, Candy Willett of Grand Rapids; his mother, Barbara Willett of Rockford; sisters, Linda (Barry) VanderRoest of Grand Rapids and Tammi (John) Peck of Jenison; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and Candy's family, Cliff and Sis Packer of Hopkins, Jill and Jeff Toombs, their daughters, Kayleigh, Kristen, and Kara; and his beloved dog, Capone. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace C. Willett; grandmother, Lena Kies; and nephew, Brian VanderRoest. The memorial service for Bruce will be Thursday afternoon, March 3, 2005, at 1 p.m., at The Pederson Funeral Home, where the family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service. Those desiring an expression of sympathy may consider the memorial fund established at Fifth-Third Bank. Arrangements are by the Pederson Funeral Home in Rockford.
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