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September 18, 2005ObituariesDOROTHY JOAN "JO" BOLTON, 76, of Empire, died Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2005, at her home. A funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, where friends may call Monday evening, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m. A full obituary will be in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle. The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City is serving the family. Ilse Adler Died September 13, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Ilse Adler, 92, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday Sept. 13, 2005. Ilse Adler was born in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 31, 1913, to Julius and Belcza (Acht) Goetz. Ilse met her husband, Henry Adler, through their fathers, who were both coffee house owners. Ilse and Henry were married May 21, 1935, in Vienna, Austria. Ilse was well educated and proficient in several languages. Her medical studies were cut short by the Nazi invasion of Austria. Ilse attended several courses at Northwestern Michigan College and Michigan State University, and was awarded degrees from each. Ilse lived in Vienna until she was 26-years old. At that time she, her husband and their nine month old baby boy fled Austria to escape Nazi persecution. Ilse recalled this as a horrific time and never got over her feelings about their persecution and her later inability to obtain help getting her parents out of Europe. Ilse, Henry and their infant son fled Vienna with only the very few possessions they could carry. They took trains to Holland, where they eventually boarded a ship and came to America. Ilse's multilingual ability, including English, helped in the family emigration to America. Arriving in July 1939, the family spent time in New York and Detroit before coming to Traverse City, sponsored by Congregation Beth El. Ilse and her husband, Henry started working in a Traverse City clothing factory. Ilse worked there for a short time before she began a job translating documents for a psychiatrist at the Traverse City State Hospital. During this time, Ilse had two more children, a daughter and another son. Ilse became a United States Citizen June 19, 1945. Ilse and Henry began working at the Traverse City State Hospital. Henry, retired in 1972 and Ilse retired in 1976. Ilse worked many years in social work, teaching new staff as well as providing group and individual therapy. Ilse witnessed the evolution of psychiatry through lobotomies, electric convulsive therapy and the introduction of psycho tropic medications. Ilse also created the "Friendship Center" program which still exists today as a drop in center for community based patients to receive activities, classes, cooking, sewing, etc. in their transition to community life. Ilse contributed to the Congregation Beth EL Jewish Studies by working to develop a religious school as the congregation became diverse, including Orthodox, Conservative and Reform orientations. Ilse was an active participant in Traverse City activities. Ilse and Henry sold their first home on Garfield Avenue in support of building a new Oak Park Elementary School. They moved to Washington Street, where the family continued to be a vibrant part of Traverse City. Upon retirement, Ilse played a lot of bridge, gardened and dabbled in her "arts and crafts" room. Ilse also traveled extensively. In addition to Vienna, which she was able to revisit two times, she cited her favorite places as Israel and Brazil. Ilse is survived by her three children, her niece and their families. Ilse Adler was the devoted mother of John Steve (Carole) Adler of Highland Park, Ill., Lil (Daniel) Ostendorf of Mason, Ohio, and Robert G. (Betty) Adler of Laingsburg; loving and proud grandmother of Darin (Diane Patterson) Adler, Mitchell Adler, Scott (Christy Gunvalsen) Adler, Mark Ostendorf, Matthew (Amiee) Ostendorf and Jody Ostendorf (Jim Stearns); great-grandmother of Sophia and Simon Adler, Aidan and Ava Ostendorf and Arabella Stearns; and loving aunt of Shelley (Martin) Schaub of Traverse City, Jennifer and Rebecca Schaub, both of Grand Rapids. Ilse was preceded in death by Henry Adler, who died at the age of 90 in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Nov. 13, 1997; and her sister, Susanne Fischman, who died in Traverse City at the age of 73 on July 19, 1994. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Congregation Beth El, 311 South Park St., Traverse City, MI 49684, or Interlochen Public Radio, One Lyon Street, Interlochen, MI 49643-0199, please note in memory of Ilse Adler. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Adam Wayne Boyd Died September 7, 2005 WYOMING - Adam W. Boyd, 25, of Wyoming, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005. Adam was born Sept. 13, 1979, in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. Adam loved Epicurean arts and was a classically trained chef. He delighted his friends and family with his artistic presentation of his gourmet meals. He was also a talented artist and a very kind, loving and generous man. Adam traveled extensively and touched the hearts of everyone he met. He is greatly missed. Adam is survived by his mother, Helen Boyd of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; father and step-mother, Wayne and Deborah Boyd, formerly of Traverse City and now of Naples, Fla.; brother, Craig Boyd of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Carl Dean of Cedar; grandparents, John and Kay Boyd of Charlestown, Nevis, and James and Margaret Bruce of Flint; a niece, Jessica Boyd; a nephew, Tyler Boyd, both of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Adam was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Knapp. Private family services for Adam have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Northern Michigan College Foundation/Adam Boyd Scholarship for the culinary arts, PO Box 223, Cedar, Michigan 49621. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Ian Gordon Frost Died August 29, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Ian Gordon Frost, 72, of Traverse City, died peacefully at Munson Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born in Detroit on Dec. 26, 1932, to John and Kathryn (Cross) Frost. He graduated in 1955 from Alma College and on Aug. 20, 1955, he married Ruth Glimmer in Leominster, Mass. Ian began is high school teaching career in Bear Lake. In the fall of 1957 he moved to Harper Creek Schools near Battle Creek so that he could continue his studies towards his master's degree. After completing two master's degrees, he moved with his family to Ferndale in 1963, and took a new teaching job at Warren Consolidated Schools. During his 36½ years, he taught science and coached several sports. In 1997 he was inducted into the High School Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame in Midland. He loved gardening and developed a passion for day lilies, sharing that interest with many friends. He loved to fish and enjoyed many trips to Canada with his father, and later with his sons and friends. Before retiring to Traverse City in 1991, they made their home in Lake Orion. Ian is survived by his loving family which includes his wife, Ruth; children, Cynthia (Terry) Nagle, Brian (Kathy) and Evan; and his sister, Patricia (Robert) Massel. A celebration of Ian's life will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Traverse City Presbyterian Church. The family suggests memorial gifts to the hurricane relief fund of your choice in Ian's name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City. David Lee Milliman Died September 7, 2005 NOGARES, Ariz. - David Lee Milliman, born March 30, 1935, died Sept. 7, 2005, at the Holy Cross Nursing Facility in Nogales, Ariz., after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a former resident of Interlochen, and was employed by and retired from the Interlochen Arts Academy. He was the son of Ralph and Donna Milliman of Sturgis, who are both deceased. He is survived by his loving wife, Roxey Milliman and three children, Ralph and Anne Milliman of Sturgis, Phyllis and William Robinson of Atoka, Okla., and Viola and Bryon Sherman of Grawn; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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