October 1, 2005
Obituaries
KEITH C. BLAND, former resident of Traverse City, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, in El Paso, Texas.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.
CURTIS "TOM" THOMAS BRANDON, 66, of Buckley, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, 10:30 a.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Homer Nye officiating. A full obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Sophie Duperon
Died September 29, 2005
LELAND - Sophie (Nidswicki) Duperon, 94, of Leland Township, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Tendercare of Traverse City.
She was born Feb. 20, 1911, in Racine, Wis., the daughter of Adolph and Frances Nidswicki. In 1949, in Flint, she married Lawrence Duperon, who preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1991.
Sophie enjoyed working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Lawrence (Renee) Duperon of Lake Leelanau; three grandsons, Matthew, Christian and Andrew; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., also at the Martinson Funeral Home. The Reverend Michael Janowski will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Lake Leelanau.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Parish of Lake Leelanau.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
Pearl Green
Died September 29, 2005
TRAVERSE CITY - Pearl Green, 61, of Traverse City, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005.
Pearl was born in Hyannis, Mass., on Oct. 23, 1943, the daughter of William and Doris Hundermark. Pearl married Benjamin David Green on Dec. 15, 1961.
Pearl was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed painting and traveling.
Pearl was a long-time member of East Bay Calvary Church and especially enjoyed ministering to teens, which she did for many years.
Pearl was employed at Younkers Department Store for several years, along with other retail stores in the Traverse City area.
Pearl is survived by her husband, David Green; daughters, Sheryl (Dean) Lamb of Belmont and Suzanne (Scott) McCauley of Rockford; four grandchildren, Ben and Heather Lamb, and Jamie and L.J. McCauley; sister, Ruth (Richard) Dehoney of West Barnstable, Mass.; and brother, Walter Hundermark of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, William and Doris Hundermark.
Visitation will be held at the East Bay Calvary Church on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m., with the funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Sheldon Reist.
Memorials may be made to the East Bay Calvary Building Fund.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Harold E. Lamoreaux
Died September 29, 2005
BRANCH - Harold E. Lamoreaux, 72, of Branch, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Paul Oliver Long Term Care in Frankfort. He was born June 17, 1933, in Grand Rapids.
Harold was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Army. He had been employed by Ford Motor Company as a parts salesman for many years.
In his spare time, Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and most of all, visiting with his friends.
Harold is survived by his mother, Sophia Zych of Honor; brother, Rick (Julie) Zych of Honor; and his niece and nephew.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Susan Laubach
Died September 28, 2005
TRAVERSE CITY - Ruth Susan Laubach, 98, of Traverse City, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2005, at Munson Medical Center.
Born Aug. 27, 1907, in Maybee, she was the daughter of the late Sebastian and Susan (Greishopfer) Liedel. On Aug. 21, 1933, in Ann Arbor, she married Dr. Samuel Laubach, who preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 1994.
Ruth was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
She enjoyed walking, gardening, playing bridge and cross country skiing until she was 93. Ruth thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent with her loving family and many friends. Her grandkids were very special and she cherished the time she spent with them. They brought much joy to her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Laubach Carboneau; son, Ken (Linda) Laubach, all of Traverse City; 10 grandchildren, Charlie (Katie) Carboneau; Teresa (Kevin) Raffaele and their daughter, Keanna; Mark (Lori) Carboneau; Matt (Ann) Carboneau and their children, Bria, Bethany and Reade; Mary Carboneau and her friend, Steve Davis, and her children, Kinzie, Rachel, Nikki and Maverick; Karla (Don) Salo and their children, Samuel and Ryan; Jeanna (Chris) Fawcett and their children, Justin, Mike, Christopher and Joey; Greg (Nancy) Laubach and their children, Logan and Spencer; Tony (Sue) Laubach and their children, Matthew and Christopher; Janet Onthank and her friend, Scott Means.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by four sisters and nine brothers, including her twin brother.
A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Reverend James Hayden will officiate. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, from 7 to 8 p.m., where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
In remembrance of Ruth, memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church. Ruth continues her life with God in Heaven.
Kindly share memories with the family at their on-line guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
Dorothy "Dody" E. Simper
Died September 24, 2005
LELAND - Dorothy "Dody" Elizabeth Simper, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2005, with her loving son, Tony, at her side.
Dody was born April 21, 1913, in Culver, Minn., to Theresa Marie and William A. Epperson. Her earliest years were spent in Minnesota, and she always vividly and fondly remembered going to powwows.
She rescued an orphaned fawn, Tommie, which began her lifelong love of animals. The family moved to Indiana, and later to Michigan, where she met and married her first husband, Mogens Klopp, who preceded her in death.
She studied French dressmaking for years, then modern dance, which she adored. She was always a dancer, always feeling the music. She explored many sides of her creativity.
Finding herself in the wrong class at the Society for Arts and Crafts in Detroit, she found she really liked the watercolor teacher, Fred Simper. They eventually married and built the first of several beautiful homes, which she designed herself, down to the finest detail.
Dody was a very joyous and loving spirit, and an incredible artist. She utilized many mediums in her work. Her use of color was incredible, her sense of design and content inspired. She was a truly instinctive artist. She said that when she painted, she turned off her brain.
Fred often remarked that even though he received more acclaim for his work, she was the better artist. She and Fred had several joint art shows in Detroit, Birmingham and northern Michigan.
Before becoming a mother for the first time at the age of thirty-nine, she insisted on natural childbirth. She learned about nutrition and healthy eating, and always had an organic garden, a compost pile and lots of flowers. She became an artist in the kitchen, creating the most fantastic menus for parties and holidays, the groaning board, Fred used to say.
Dody was a unique and amazing woman; she was a feminist, but she was also very feminine. She was born poor, but she had class and elegance that had nothing to do with money. She had boundless unconditional love for her family and friends, always encouraging and supportive.
She was so loved by so many; everyone who knew her felt how special she was. We'll always miss her, but her spirit does live through those whose lives she touched so deeply.
She is survived by her son, Anton Frederick Simper of Royal Oak; and her daughter, Walden Elizabeth Simper of Alameda, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Frederick, who passed away in 2002; and a grandchild, Tony's son, Shantan, who passed away in 1985.
The family will hold a gathering at Dody's home at a time and date to be determined.
Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
Orpha Mary Taylor
Died September 29, 2005
TRAVERSE CITY - Orpha Mary Taylor, 77, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Munson Medical Center.
Orpha was born Dec. 8, 1927, in Leelanau County, to Leon and Edith (Belanger) Couturier. She was raised in the Grand Traverse area, loved her family, and enjoyed arts and crafts.
Orpha was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, was a homemaker to a wonderful family, and will be dearly missed.
Orpha is survived by her seven children, Ivan J. (Shelley) Woodcox of Grawn, James H. (Gayle) Woodcox of Alabama, John H. (Verna) Woodcox of Traverse City, Lloyd M. (Trudie) Woodcox of Traverse City, Mark A. (Claire) Woodcox of Traverse City, Clay F. Woodcox of Rapid City and Laura D. (Greg) Furlong of Oxford; two brothers; seven sisters; 21 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Orpha was preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor on Aug. 19, 2005; first husband, Lloyd I. Woodcox; parents; one brother; two sisters; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Monday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Her funeral Mass will celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Fr. Peter Eke will officiate. Burial will follow at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church.
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