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September 20, 2005ObituariesJOHN F. FREY, 69, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Kalkaska United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. LAWRENCE J. HERMAN, 84, of Suttons Bay, died Sept. 18, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. A full obituary will follow in Wednesday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. ROBERT COLBURN JOHNSON, M.D., 69, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 18, 2005, at his home. Because of Bob's interest in and involvement with Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City, a memorial service will be held upon completion of its new building in mid-October. A complete obituary will appear in an upcoming edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City is serving the family. HILDA MARY LYON, 79, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Tendercare of Traverse City. A complete obituary will be published at a later date with time of memorial service. The family has entrusted funeral arrangement to Oak Grove Cremation Center. Perry H. Days Died September 17, 2005 KINGSLEY - Perry H. Days, 83, of Kingsley, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at his home. He was born in Summit City on July 6, 1922, to Harry and Matilda (Arlt) Days. He married Audrey Sumption on Oct. 17, 1959, in Van Town. Perry served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion. Retired from General Motors, Perry enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; sister, Mable (John Ellison of Florida; and eight nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd and Jim Days. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home, Kingsley. Melvin C. DeKorne Died September 15, 2005 GRAND RAPIDS - Melvin C. DeKorne began his walk with God in Englewood, N.J., on March 17, 1918. That long and interesting journey ended on Sept. 15, 2005, at Raybrook Manor in Grand Rapids, where he received the most compassionate care in his last, difficult days. Mel grew up in China with his missionary parents and brother, Baldwin, leaving when the government of Mao Tse Tung drove missionaries from the country. He then returned to the United States, where he lived in Iowa and Michigan and was educated at Iowa State University as an engineer. Along with so many of the "Greatest Generation," Mel helped to turn the course of history, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, Mel met and married Clarissa DeHoog, and they have been together for the last 58 years. Mel was a reliable, steadfast and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a man of courage and conviction, and served his churches (Eastern Avenue CRC and Glen Lake Community) as deacon and elder, with enthusiasm and creativity. A man of exceptional mechanical and engineering capabilities, Mel contributed to the NASA space program in his work at Lear-Siegler. Whenever friends and family had problems with engines or furnaces, the solution was to "ask Mel." Upon his retirement in 1983, Mel moved to his vacation home in Burdickville on Glen Lake, until relocating to Raybrook in 2003. Mel's memory and influence live on in his wife, Clarissa, and his children, John, Anne (Henry) Mulder, Bob (Kiersten); and his grandchildren, Kate, Julia, Tony, Anders and Sarai. Cremation has taken place and memorial services have been held. Memorial gifts may be made to the Holland Home or the hurricane relief efforts of Habitat for Humanity.
Camilla A. Fisher
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