October 2, 2005
Obituaries
SYLVIA MAE (CONROY) BOYD, 85, of Traverse City, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Bortz Health Care.
Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
DANIEL JOSEPH COUGHLIN JR., 51, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Kalkaska, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, in Shreveport, La.
A Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, where visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
JUNIOR HARDING DARROW, 88, of Suttons Bay, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at his home.
His family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
SOPHIE DUPERON, 94, of Leland, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005.
Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. The Rev. Michael Janowski will serve as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Lake Leelanau.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
GILDARD E. KEHRBERG, 78, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the C.E.T.A. Hall, 6615 County Road 612 N.E., Kalkaska.
Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
WALTER EDWIN REINCKE, 97, of Suttons Bay, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at the Leelanau Memorial Care Center.
Friends may call Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. A full obituary will be in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
ILA R. SPINK, 81, of Ocala, formerly of Alden, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2005.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Roberts Funeral Homes, Bruce Chapel East in Ocala; (352) 732-9944.
RUTH ELIZABETH STEPHENS, 76, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at her home.
Visitation will be today, Oct. 2, 2005, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
GERTRUDE WROUBEL, 62, of Traverse City, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Munson Hospice House.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Robert J. Zuchowski presiding. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Willis C. Allen
Died September 29, 2005
WILLIAMSBURG - Willis C. Allen, a well liked and well respected member of the community, died on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions after a long struggle with a neurological disorder. He was 80 years old.
He was born in Wakefield to William and Hannah (Backe) Allen on June 21, 1925. He graduated from Bessemer High School and joined the United States Naval Air Force training program. After World War II, he enrolled at Michigan Tech and received his Bachelors of Science in electrical engineering.
Will was employed with Consumer Power for 38 years, spending time in Manistee, Cadillac and Traverse City. Universally known for his wonderful, ever-present smile, he spent his life looking out for the other guy and being the mainstay of his family.
He began his career with Consumers in Manistee, and in June of 1954, married Barbara Wresinski in the Rectory of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Onekama. While living in Manistee, he was an active volunteer with the JayCees, was installed as Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 250, and was talked into appearing in two productions with the Manistee Civic Players.
While working in Cadillac, he was co-chair with Carl T. Johnson of the first Governor's Breakfast, was president of the Cadillac Rotary Club, a member of the U. S. 131 Development Committee and worked with the Cadillac Chamber of Commerce to attract new industry to that city.
In Traverse City, Will was a member of the noon Kiwanis Club of Traverse City, serving as president in the 1970s, was a vice president on the board of the Cherry Festival in its early years, a charter member of the Boys and Girls Club board, helping in its first struggling years.
For many years he worked with the NMC Barbecue Committee charged with staffing the many serving lines. He was a lifelong Republican who strongly believed in the two party system. He was active for years with the Scenic Trails Boy Scouts, most recently as district advancement chairman.
No job was too insignificant for him to tackle. His philosophy was that you did something just because it needed doing and not for self recognition.
Will was a Silver Beaver Scout, and was honored to be named a James E. West Fellow by the Boy Scouts, a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary and received the George F. Hixson Fellowship award from Kiwanis.
Will is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barb; son, William (Sue) of Cadillac; daughter, Catherine (David) Goodwin of Traverse City; son, James, D.D.S., (Michelle, D.D.S.) of Stevensville; son, Daniel of Frankfort; grandsons, Chris, Eric and Michael; and granddaughters, Beth and Rebecca. Also surviving are two brothers, Kenneth and Robert.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Howard, Alger, Walter and Richard; and by a sister, Evelyn.
Visitation will take place at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., and at Christ the King Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning one hour prior to services. Memorial services will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme Saturday, Oct. 15, at noon, with the Rev. Fr. Jerry Micketti officiating.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Scenic Trails Boy Scouts, 1499 Business Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 or to the Boys and Girls Club, 517 Wellington, Traverse City, MI 49686.
You may sign the on-line guest book for Will at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
Curtis "Tom" Thomas Brandon
Died September 29, 2005
BUCKLEY - Tom Brandon, 66, of Buckley, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Munson Medical Center.
Tom was born in Birmingham, Ala., on June 24, 1939, the son of Curtis and Frances (Austin) Brandon. On July 12, 1969, Tom married Susan Schrader in Niles.
Tom was an experienced pilot who enjoyed the open air and traveling. He lived in many places, most notably, Alaska, until settling in the area 16 years ago.
Tom was a soft spoken guy who enjoyed poking fun with his dry sense of humor; but nothing brought him more enjoyment than caring for and watching his grandchildren grow.
Tom is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan; a son, Marc Brandon of Niles; daughters, Kathy (Kent) Moeder of Wichita, Kan., and Laura (Mike) Wilson of Auburn Hills; five grandchildren, Hunter, Madison, Eric, Ashley and Aaron; one great-grandchild, Jakob; brother, Ernest (Betty) Brandon; and many other loving family members and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Frances.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 10:30 a.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Homer Nye officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Brandon Family
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Harry Fay Cook
Died June 6, 2005
Bothell, Wash. - Harry Fay Cook, 65, a former long-time resident of Traverse City, passed away in Kirkland, Wash., due to complications from open heart surgery. His body was donated to science before cremation.
He is survived by two sisters, June Jones, and husband, Garry, of Shoals, Ind., and Loris Meadors, and husband, Dan, of Edmond, Okla.; as well as two nieces and three nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, John Harley and Thelma Grace Cook; brother, Carl Edward Cook; and nephew, Curtis Dobson.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Inland Township Cemetery on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at 10 a.m.
Marilyn J. (Lautner) Nicely
Died September 29, 2005
TRAVERSE CITY - Marilyn J. (Lautner) Nicely, 69, a life-long resident of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, Sept. 29, surrounded by family and friends. She was born Marilyn Jean Lyon, Dec. 3, 1935, in Traverse City, to Harold and Mary Evelyn (St. Charles) Lyon.
Marilyn was graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1953, and later attended Interlochen Arts Academy and Central Michigan University, where she was a member of CMU's marching band. She married Eugene L. Lautner in Solon Township, on Oct. 25, 1957.
Marilyn worked in Traverse City as a case worker for the Department of Social Services until she retired in 1983. She was widowed in June of 1981. Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, daughter, wife, and sister.
Marilyn's passions included family, friends, cooking, gardening, music and her pets. Until recently, Marilyn traveled and sang with the local chapter of Sweet Adelines and played alto saxophone in the Encore Winds Symphony in Traverse City, and the Sun City West Concert Band in Sun City, Ariz.
Marilyn is survived by her three children, Michael (Amy) Lautner of West Chester, Ohio, Marsha (Larry) Stratton of Traverse City and Dave (Natasha) Lautner of Anaheim, Calif.; two stepchildren, Bill (Jeanette) Nicely and Jack Nicely Jr.; seven grandchildren, Matthew and Aidan Lautner, Megan and Kelly Stratton, and Rebecca, Sal and Melanie Rios; brother, Robert Lyon of Traverse City; and 11 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Nicely, who died in 2003; her parents; sister, Beverly (Lyon) Beaudoin; and her first husband.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Friends and family are also invited to attend funeral services Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Homer Nye officiating.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, are graciously accepted for The Encore Winds Symphony, Munson Hospice or the Presbyterian Church.
Kindly share memories with the family with their on-line guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
Margaret Elizabeth Wilson
Died October 1, 2005
BEULAH - Margaret Elizabeth Wilson, 89, of Beulah, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at The Maples-Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort. She was born March 25, 1916, in Maple City, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Luczek) Nemeskal.
Margaret and her husband, Francis, had owned and operated the Standard Oil Gas Station in Frankfort and Wilson's Motel in Beulah.
In her spare time, Margaret enjoyed gardening and cooking. Most of all, Margaret loved spending time with her family.
Margaret was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Frankfort.
Margaret is survived by her daughters, Gloria Southard of Traverse City and Pauline "Polly" Miscovich of Plymouth; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her close friend, Grant Papineau of Beulah.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Wilson; sister, Isabell Houdek; and brother, Leo Nemeskal.
Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, with the rosary to be recited at 7:30 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Frankfort United Methodist Church in Frankfort. Interment will be in the Benzonia Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the American Cancer Society.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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