November 1999

Obituaries

      ROBERT J. CHERRY of Traverse City died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      PHYLLIS M. EHRENBERG, 92, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego.
     
      FLORIAN 'SONNY' KUBANEK, 67, of Manistee, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee; Evening Prayers will be held at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      JOHN H. MCCLAIN, of Beulah, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at his residence.
      Arrangements are pending at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia.
     
      EULALEE MCKEAN, 74, of Benzonia, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31, 1999, at The Maples in Frankfort.
      Arrangements are pending at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia.
     
      RANDOLPH B. 'RANDY' SICKLES, 18, of Sherman, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, due to an automobile and pedestrian accident. Born Dec. 4, 1980, in Ann Arbor, Randy had been employed as a sales clerk.
      Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hitesman Funeral Home in Cadillac. Funeral services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
     
      Agnes E. Carmichael
      Died October 30, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Agnes E. Carmichael, 97, died Saturday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born Aug. 5, 1902, in California, Scotland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Dicksen) Jenkins.
      Agnes married Alexander Carmichael who preceded her in death in 1995. She was a former resident of Royal Oak and a member of Daughters of Scotia, Detroit. Agnes moved to Traverse City in 1995. She enjoyed reading.
      Survivors include her son, Archie J. (Robbie) Carmichael of Traverse City; three granddaughters, Robbie (Ernest) Kafgas of St. Clair, Jill (Douglas) Goldsby of Rochester Hills, and Susan (Scott) Feldman of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandsons, David (Kimberly) Carmichael of Clarkston and Scott (Tia) Carmichael of Grand Rapids; and 11 great-grandchildren.
      Agnes was also preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Elizabeth, in infancy.
      Private family services will be held at a later date.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Gladys Marguerite Lewis
      Died October 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gladys Marguerite Lewis, 98, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday at Luther Manor in Saginaw.
      Born July 4, 1901, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Mack and Nellie (Weller) Hoxie. On Sept. 15, 1923, she married Albert Guy Lewis.
      Gladys graduated from Traverse City High School and attended Traverse City Normal College. She taught for two years at Traverse City and Lake Ann schools. Gladys loved her family and enjoyed gardening and games - especially dominoes.
      She leaves two daughters and five sons to cherish her memory, Maxine and Arthur Watt of El Paso, Texas, Nancy and Jack Sheets of Traverse City, Willard Lewis of South Haven, Roy and Welma Lewis of Saginaw, Don and Mary Ann Lewis of Reese, Robert and Charlotte Lewis of Saginaw, and Gordon and Carol Lewis of Saginaw; a son-in-law, Lans Owen of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Karen Titus and her husband, Harry, of Florida; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on April 29, 1978; a son, Albert H. Lewis, in 1993; a daughter, Jean Owen, in 1999; a sister, Hazel Smith; and a brother, Warren Hoxie.
      Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Road, Saginaw; the family will be present.
      Friends may also call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family will also be present and funeral services will follow immediately at 11:30 a.m.; the Rev. Douglas Kahl will officiate.
      Interment will be in Linwood Cemetery in Grand Traverse County.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Luther Manor Building Fund.
     
      Barbara J. Sterling
      Died October 30, 1999
      BIG RAPIDS - Barbara J. Sterling, 83, of Big Rapids, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Born April 17, 1916, in Detroit, she was the daughter of William and Greta (Winters) Urquhart.
      Barbara retired from Traverse City public schools in 1978.
      Survivors include three sons, Richard (Scarlett) Sterling of Fairbanks, Alaska, Phillip Sterling of Big Rapids, and Kenneth Sterling of Traverse City; two daughters, Judy (Bob) Porter of Wilmington, N.C., and Margaret Sterling of Somers Point, N.J.; a brother, Robert (Adelaide) Urquhart of Massachusetts; a sister, Sue (Nelson) Shutes of Honor; 16 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
      Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James F. Sterling, on June 4, 1999, and a son, Robert Sterling, in 1991.
      Memorial services are being planned for a later date at the First Presbyterian Church in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are by Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
     
      JOSEPH T. BAXTER, 93, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      TERRY K. HERMAN, 61, of East Jordan, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Penzien Funeral Homes in East Jordan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan.
     
      MARION 'JO' FRYE JOHNSON, 67, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at home.
      Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Memorial services will be held Thursday (at a time to be announced) at First Christian Church of Traverse City.
     
      Visitation for JOHN H. MCCLAIN, 83, of Beulah, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes, 7223 South St., Benzonia. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Ann Catholic Church. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      THERESA SCHMELTZER, 70, of Traverse City, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A full obituary will run in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      Phyllis M. Ehrenberg
      Died October 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Phyllis M. Ehrenberg, 92, of Traverse City, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
      Born Sept. 18, 1907, in Williamsburg, she was the daughter of Richard Clark and Margaret Maude (VanBlarcom) Stocking. On Jan. 10, 1930, in Indiana, she married "My Sweet Ernie" Ernest S. Ehrenberg.
      A retired registered nurse, Phyllis lived in Chicago and San Diego before returning to the Traverse City area 11 years ago. She always put others first and prayed for people in need. She was loved and respected by many. She especially loved her family. Phyllis spent many hours serving as a volunteer nurse for the Red Cross.
      Survivors include two brothers, Zack (Louise) Stocking of Traverse City and Donald (Betty) Stocking of Cheyenne, Wyo., and many loving nieces and nephews.
      Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernie, in 1985, and a sister, Donna Vogeli.
      Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Louis Grettenberger will officiate.
      Burial will be in El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego.
      Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one's choice.
     
      William Herman
      Died October 31, 1999
      SUTTONS BAY - William Herman, 95, died Sunday.
      He was the last survivor of eight children born to Joseph and Martha (Steimel) Herman. His parents came to America in the late 18th century to settle near Suttons Bay. As were most of the German immigrants to Suttons Bay, they were from a region near Frtwagen in the Black Forest area of Germany.
      William worked briefly for the auto industry in Flint. He returned to Suttons Bay and took employment with the Leelanau County Road Commission. He worked there for 40 years, serving half of them as superintendent of roads. William was responsible - especially as superintendent - for building a large portion of the roads in Leelanau County.
      A religious man, he was a supporting member of St. Michael's Parish in Suttons Bay.
      William has six surviving children, Donovan (Teresa), Victor (Amy), Mildred (Wendall), Rose Marie (John), Patricia, and Dorothy (Gene); 19 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise (Priest) Herman; his brothers, Joseph Jr., Carl, Robert, and John; and sisters, Anne and Mary.
      Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay; a Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic Church.
      Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery.
      Memorial gifts may be made to Grand Traverse Area Hospice at the funeral home, or mailed to 949 S. Herman Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.
     
      Eulalee 'Lee' McKean
      Died October 31, 1999
      BENZONIA - Eulalee "Lee" McKean, 74, of Benzonia, died Sunday at the Maples in Frankfort, following a long battle with emphysema.
      Lee was born Feb. 2, 1925, in Chestonia, the daughter of John and Ethel (Bay) Bradley. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse until her retirement. Lee enjoyed reading and bird and wildlife watching from her kitchen window.
      Survivors include her children, Kelley (Douglas) Verpooten of Grand Prairie, Texas, Peter (Julie) McKean of Fort Worth, Texas, Bradley McKean of Copemish, Riley (Ron) Howes of Copemish, and John McKean of Marquette; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      Lee is also survived by brothers and sisters, Luke Bradley of Mancelona, Mike (Rose) Bradley of Frankfort, Earnest (Neva) Bradley of Elk Rapids, Elma Oosdyke of Traverse City, Joyce Frenchie of Manistee, Erma Wigman of Traverse City, and Evelyn O'Hearn of Bellaire.
      Lee was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elsa Bolstead and Shirley Hardy; and great-grandchildren, Mercedes Louette Lehto and Jarrod Riley Lehto.
      Lee bequeathed her body to the University of Michigan School of Medicine. No services are scheduled at this time.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider either the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society.
      The family was served by the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia.
     
      RONALD MARK BAUER, 41, of Blythe, Calif. and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday in Blythe, Calif. He was born April 16, 1958.
      Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Thursday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      Memorial services for CHARLES L. DUPREY, 75, of Kalkaska, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Charles died October 19, 1999, at his home. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
     
      DONALD WALTER GRAVES, 79, of Copemish, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Copemish.
      Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
     
      DOROTHEA LOUISE HOFFMAN, 76, of Brethren, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born Sept. 29, 1923, in Muskegon.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bear Lake Township Cemetery.
     
      JACK SKINNER, 75, of Elk Rapids, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Joseph T. Baxter
      Died October 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Retired police Capt. Joseph T. Baxter, 93, died Sunday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      He was born Nov., 4, 1905, in Boston. On Oct. 27, 1923, in Hamtramck, he married Josephine Borkowski.
      Joseph served as a police officer with the Hamtramck Police Department for 30 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Lions Club. He had been a resident of Traverse City for the past 30 years. After his retirement, he was head of security at J.L. Hudson's of Detroit.
      Survivors include a daughter, Wanda (Edward) Smith of Traverse City, a son, Edmund Baxter of Traverse City, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
      Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife - in 1988, two brothers, Bruno and Peter, and a sister, Sabina Finnegan.
      Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hannah; the Rev. Albin Gietzen will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hannah.
     
      Robert J. Cherry, Jr.
      Died October 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert J. Cherry, Jr., 86, of Traverse City, died Sunday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      He is survived by his dear friends, Dr. Thomas and Barbara Bouwkamp and their son, Andrew, of Calumet, Bernard and Kathleen St. Pierre of Traverse City and Rev. Edwin Frederick of Traverse City.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City with Rev. James Gardiner serving as celebrant.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      Marion Joyce (Frye) Johnson
      Died October 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Marion Joyce (Frye) Johnson, after several months of deteriorating health, died Sunday at her home.
      Marion was born on Aug. 18, 1932. Family lore tells that she was born in the eye of a tornado, a few moments after midnight. Her mother, Ferne M. (Wilson) Frye and her father, H. Clarence Frye, both preceded Marion in death and are buried at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      After attending Traverse City schools, Marion earned a BA degree and teaching certificate from Alma College. She earned graduate credit at the Universities of Michigan and Dayton, as well as Eastern Michigan and Wright State Universities. In 1987 she earned a master of arts equivalency from the State of Ohio. She taught high school English for 25 years, three years in Michigan, one each in Washington, D.C. and the European extension of the City College of Chicago, with the remaining 20 years in the Fairborn (Ohio) school system, retiring in 1992. Known for her innovative styles, she won acclaim in creative writing workshops, often as a presenter or clinician. She was a judge for the National Council of Teachers in Language Arts. Many of her talented students pursued notable careers in writing and teaching. She was listed in the 1991 Marquis' Who's Who of American Women.
      Later, she published several short articles and poems. She collaborated with a group of other writers to compile and edit biographies of outstanding Greene County (Ohio) women in the 1994 book Women of Greene County. Until the time of her death, she was writing anecdotal histories of members of her immediate family, as well as continuing to write her beloved poetry, as yet unpublished.
      Marion followed her husband, Lt. Colonel Harold C. Johnson, during his service in the U.S. Air Force, participating in military chapel activities and in the school life of her children. She and her family lived in many places, including Washington, D.C., Tripoli, Libya, London, England, three cities in the former West Germany, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, Belleville, Ill., Wright Paterson AFB and Fairborn, Ohio. She retired to her hometown, Traverse City, in 1997, moving into a house designed by her daughter.
      Among her citations were accolades for service with the Girl Scouts of America, the American Red Cross, Air Force Family Service Organizations and Chapel System, and various volunteer organizations of her children's schools. Since moving to Traverse City, she was active in the music program of the First Christian Church. In her own words, she found her career varied and her life fulfilling.
      Marion is survived by her husband, Harold; and her three children, architect daughter, Robin, high school music teacher Gary, astronaut Gregory, and their respective spouses Donna (Davis) and Cari (Harbaugh), as well as her three grandchildren Matthew, Joseph and Rachel.
      Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in Traverse City with a long-standing family friend, retired Air Force Captain (Colonel) Mansfield E. Hunt, officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church or the American Diabetes Association.
     
      John H. McClain
      Died October 31, 1999
      BEULAH - John H. McClain, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods and a resident of Benzie County for the past 20 years, died suddenly Sunday morning at his residence at the age of 83.
      John was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Herminie, Pa., the son of John and Margaret (Miller) McClain. As a boy he was raised in Swissvale, Pa. John had served the country honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Diane (Rudish) in February of 1951 in Detroit. He was the owner and operator of the McClain Insurance Advisors in Detroit for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort, University Club of Detroit, Crystal Downs Country Club, and member and former president of the Detroit Life Underwriters. He enjoyed golfing, carpentry work around the house and reading.
      John is survived by three sons, John C. McClain of Grand Rapids, Robert M. (Barbara) McClain of Grosse Pointe Woods and Richard P. McClain of Stockton, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Louise Flanagan of Silver Springs, M.D. and Ruth O'Brien of Pittsburgh, Pa.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Diane, on July 14, 1994; and brother, Charles McClain.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia, where a Vigil for the deceased (Rosary) will be recited at 7:30 p.m. this evening. The funeral Mass for the dead will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort; Msgr. David Gemuend will serve as celebrant. Burial will take place next to his wife, Diane, in the Benzonia Township Cemetery.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution in John's memory to St. Ann Catholic Church.
     
      Theresa Schmeltzer
      Died November 1, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Theresa Schmeltzer, 71, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 11, 1928, in Negaunee, she was the daughter of George and Ella (Choquette) Smedman. On June 25, 1949, in Marquette, she married Wilbur "Bud" Schmeltzer.
      Theresa was formerly employed by Universal CIT, Boy Scouts and Boniface Lumber - all of Marquette. Later she was employed at Traverse City Credit Bureau and Child and Family Services in Traverse City. For 13 years she worked as executive secretary to the superintendent of Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools. She was a past Cub Scout, Brownie and Girl Scout leader. A member of the Extension Club and Immaculate Conception PTA, she also volunteered at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church tabulating gifts, i.e., money counter and volunteered at Child and Family Services. Theresa enjoyed knitting. She knitted gloves, hats, etc. for servicemen during World War II. She also made hats and mittens and donated them to schools and needy families in the Traverse City area. The knitted lap afghans were donated for the health ministries at Immaculate Conception Church.
      She is survived by her husband, Bud; four daughters, Carol (Ross) LaCross of Charlotte, Barbara (William) Misner of Lake Ann, Pauline (Robert) Weaver of Honor and Jean (Mark) McManus of Grawn; one son, Robert Schmeltzer of Traverse City; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Myers, Frances "Mickey" (Charles) Downs and Margaret (William) Rule; and a brother, Charles (Lucille) Smedman - all of Marquette.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Mary Katherine Schmeltzer.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. James Hayden serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
     
      ELINOR A. BREEN, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Manistee.
      A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, P.C. in Manistee.
     
      EDWARD KRUSE, 83, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee.
     
      FRED P. ZENKER, 90, of Benzonia, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at The Maples in Frankfort.
      A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Benzonia.
     
      Ronald Mark Bauer
      Died October 30, 1999
      BLYTHE, Calif. - Ronald Mark Bauer, 41, of Blythe, Calif. and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday in Blythe, Calif.
      Born April 16, 1958, he was the son of Robert and Joyce (Broadway) Bauer of Traverse City. He was employed at a recycling station and enjoyed recreational biking.
      He is survived by his parents; three brothers, Robert (Jackie) Bauer, Jr. of Ann Arbor, Roger (Carol) Bauer of Traverse City and Randy Bauer of Williamsburg; and three special nieces, Michelle, Iris and Yohanna; and one special nephew, Cory.
      Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City with Susan Larned officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation.
     
      Elaine M. Gabriel
      Died October 28, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elaine M. Gabriel, 81, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Oct. 28, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 26, 1918, in Ecorse, she was the daughter of Alvin R. and Josephine (Basista) Salliotte. On Dec. 30, 1944, at St. Francis Cabrini in Ecorse, she married Arthur P. Gabriel.
      Elaine attended St. Joseph's College in Hartford, Conn. She assisted her husband in his dental office for 54 years. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and Michigan and Wisconsin Dental Assistant's Associations. Elaine enjoyed playing piano, tennis and singing in the church choir.
      She is survived by her husband, Dr. Arthur P. Gabriel of Traverse City; three daughters, Mary Louise (John) King of Scottsdale, Ariz., Connie Reak of San Jose, Calif. and Colleen (Craig) Donovan of Deforest, Wisc.; one sister, Marjorie White of Allen Park; two brothers, Thomas (Dorothy) Salliotte of Ecorse and Donald (Eddie) Salliotte of Lincoln Park; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      A funeral Mass was celebrated at noon on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Christ the King Catholic Church with Rev. Edwin Thome serving as celebrant. Entombment was held at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme in care of Rainbow Fund.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Geraldine L. Hofmann
      Died November 2, 1999
      WATERFORD - Geraldine L. Hofmann, 79, of Waterford, died Tuesday.
      Born in Novi, Geraldine lived most of her life in Grosse Pointe Woods and Traverse City before moving to Waterford's Lakeland Place in 1992.
      She was married to her beloved husband, Walter, for 62 years and mother to Anne (William) Eames. She is also survived by grandsons, Thomas Garthe and Timothy (Emily) Garthe; great-grandchildren, Savannah, Haley and Timothy, Jr.; brother, Robert (Marian) Hammond; sister, Mill Horsfall; and sister-in-law, Irene Kitson.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Huntoon Funeral Home, 855 W. Huron (M-59) just east of Telegraph. A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict's, 80 S. Lynn, Waterford, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association.
     
      Robert Lone
      Died October 27, 1999
      DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Robert Lone, 76, formerly of Beulah, Mich., died Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Daytona Beach where he lived since his retirement in 1976.
      Robert was the superintendent of the Honor schools from 1958-1962. He was selected to be the superintendent of the Benzie County Central Schools when all the schools in the area were consolidated into one school district. He served as the school superintendent from 1962-1969 until leaving to take another position as school superintendent for the Brighton area schools in Brighton, Mich.
      Robert is survived by five children, Robin of Brighton, Kerry of Dexter, Jon of Vintondale, Pa., Derek of Benzonia and Matthew of Traverse City.
     
      Jack Skinner
      Died November 2, 1999
      ELK RAPIDS - Jack Skinner, 75, of Elk Rapids and Okeechobee, Fla., died Tuesday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 26, 1924, in Traverse City, he was the son of Percy and Nina (McNeil) Skinner. He married Irene Edson, who preceded him in death.
      He is survived by a daughter, Danielle (John) LaParr of Buckley; a son, Herman (Marion) Ruth of Hanceville, Ala.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Martha (Bernie) Greenhoe of Jacksonville, Fla.
      He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Michael.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Birchwood Nursing Center.
      Arrangements were handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Gertie C. Webster
      Died November 3, 1999
      WILLIAMSBURG - Gertie C. (Thompson) Webster was born Oct. 13, 1914, to Ray and Ethel (Craner) Thompson in Greenwood Township near Manton. Gertie married George E. Webster on Oct. 4, 1938. They recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary at their home in Williamsburg. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Traverse City.
      Gertie worked as a nurse at Munson Hospital for many years. She was an avid gardener and especially loved her flowers. Gertie was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting. She spent most of her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
      Gertie is survived by her husband, George; daughters, Janis Webster and Carolyn (Frank) Tompkins; grandchildren, Michael (Sue) Tompkins, Perry (Debbie) Tompkins, Valerie Williams, David (Jodi) Williams, Marcia (Paul) Ellul and Heidi Williams; nine great-grandchildren; her brother, David Thompson; sister, Evelyn Drown; sister-in-law, Phyllis Thompson; cousins, Dale Craner, Lila Craner, Faith Craner, Marcia Smith and Jerry Craner; and a brother-in-law, Leonard Webster.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her uncle, Oscar Craner; granddaughter, Vonnie Williams; stepmother, Myrtie Drown and her brother, L.D. Thompson.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Daniel Biteman officiating. Burial will be at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to either the nursing program at NMC or Cherryland Humane Society.
     
      MURIEL BRACK, of Eustis, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Waterman Hospital.
      A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service of Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      VIOLET M. MINOR, 99, of Bloomfield Hills and formerly of Benzie County, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at the Fraser Villa Mercy Living Center in Fraser.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
     
      Gladys E. Coe
      Died November 2, 1999
      BUCKLEY - Gladys E. (Gersky) Coe, 79, of Buckley, died Tuesday at her home.
      Born July 24, 1920, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Paul and Frances Gersky and she married Harold B. Coe. Gladys was a homemaker.
      She is survived by her husband, Harold; son, Alan B. Coe; daughters, Michelle D. Blake, Ruth Ann Kauffman and Cynthia (Craig) Koehn; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. in Sterling Heights with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. She will be lying instate at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Church in Mt. Clemens. A funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Entombment will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East in Clinton Township.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Health Care Hospice.
     
      Margaret B. Smith
      Died November 2, 1999
      CHARLEVOIX - Margaret B. Smith, 86, of Boyne City, who with her husband owned and operated Gregg Publications of Boyne City for many years, a publisher of newspapers, shoppers and resort publications throughout northwestern Michigan, died here Tuesday at Boulder Park Terrace.
      She was born Margaret Bridget Gallagher on Aug. 28, 1913, in St. James, Beaver Island, one of five children of Elizabeth and Andrew Gallagher. Following graduation from the island's high school, she attended Michigan's Nazareth and Aquinas colleges, earning a degree from Aquinas in Grand Rapids. She then returned to northern Michigan to work for the state's Old Age Assistance Department, forerunner of today's Family Independence Agency, in Boyne City. It was there she met her future husband, A. Gregg Smith, a native of Boyne, and they were married on March 27, 1941, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Charlevoix.
      During the war years they resided in the Long Beach and San Francisco areas of California, where her husband was stationed as a naval ship's officer. While stationed in Long Beach, Margaret was employed in the Navy's command center, charged with tracking and planning fleet movements throughout the South Pacific war zone. She carried a top secret intelligence clearance, and worked as a special assistant to the center's commander. After the war, the Smiths returned to Boyne in 1946 to make their home and raise a family of three sons.
      In the late 1950's Margaret returned to college to earn a teaching degree and certificate from Central Michigan University. In 1960 she and her husband purchased the "Boyne Citizen," a community newspaper. With a talented and loyal staff they built a multi-publication firm and web printing facility, Gregg Publications, headquartered in Boyne and publisher of state and national award winning community newspapers, resort and shopping guides in five northwest Michigan counties. She served as business manager, co-publisher and in advertising sales for the company that culminated with her retirement in 1977 and sale of the firm.
      A longtime secretary and board member of the Boyne City Housing Commission, Margaret was instrumental in the planning and construction of Conkle Development and Litzenburger Place, a public housing project for the elderly that has served the community since 1970.
      She has been a resident of Boulder Park, a Charlevoix county facility for the aged, as well as rehabilitative center, since June of 1992. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, A. Gregg, in September of 1996.
      Family survivors include three sons, Michael A. Smith of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Dr. Timothy V. (Lynn) Smith M.D. of Holland, Mich. and Gregory P. (Dee) Smith of Interlochen; and four grandchildren, Markelle of Portland, Ore., Joelle of Saratoga Springs, NY and Keegan and Braden of Holland, Mich. She is also survived by two brothers, John A. Gallagher of Charlevoix and Grand Haven, and retired Capt. Daniel E. (Shirley) Gallagher of Coca Beach, Fla.; a sister, Elizabeth Wilmot of Westminster, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary McDonald of Charlevoix; a sister-in-law, Lillian Gallagher of St. James, Beaver Island and Charlevoix; two brothers-in-law, J.C. "Mac" McDonald of Charlevoix; and retired Commander Warren "Chub" Wilmot of Westminster, Calif.
      In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11 am. Saturday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Boyne City, where the Smiths were longtime parish members. Father Frank Partridge, parish rector, will serve as celebrant. A luncheon will follow at the church.
      The family asks that memorials be directed to Fathers Deters/Kerner Scholarship Fund at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Boyne City, Litzenburger Place in care of the City of Boyne or Boyne City Historical Society.
      Arrangements were handled by the Winchester Funeral Home of Charlevoix.
     
      CLEO E. ASHLEY, 71, of Frankfort, died Thursday evening, Nov. 4, 1999, at St. Johns Hospital in Detroit.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Home of Benzonia. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      HELEN G. HERMANN, 79,.of Lake Leelanau, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
     
      DONNA JEAN MILLER, 52, of Traverse City, died early Friday morning, Nov. 5, 1999, at her home following a sudden illness.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at Faith Reformed Church. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      MYLES P. MURPHY, 78, of Traverse City, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      A full obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are pending at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Muriel D. Brack
      Died November 3, 1999
      MT. DORA, Fla. - Muriel D. Brack, 90, of Mt. Dora and formerly of Traverse City, Mich., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday following major surgery at the Florida Hospital-Waterman in Eustis, Fla.
      Born Nov. 25, 1908, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of James and Maud Stables. In 1932 she married Clarence W. Tousley, who passed away in 1950. She married John L. Brack in 1952. He preceded her in death in 1991.
      Muriel is survived by three sons, John (Barbara) Tousley of Mt. Pleasant, Paul (Nancy) Tousley of Northville and Gary (Lyn) Tousley of Farmington; three stepsons, John (Paulette) Brack, Jr. of Oakton, Va., James (Judy) Brack of South Haven and Fred Brack; a sister, Violet Carey of Collins, Ohio; a brother, Ed Stables of Imlay City; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
      She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Ransom and Charlotte Baker; and a brother, William Stables.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service in Traverse City with her grandson, Rev. John Tousley, officiating. Family and friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Central United Methodist Church.
     
      Martha E. Taylor
      Died November 3, 1999
      LUDINGTON - Martha E. Taylor, 49, of Ludington, died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday.
      Born Feb. 22, 1950, in Frankfort, she was the daughter of John E. and Lizzie Mae (Kreigh) Knudsen. On Dec. 20, 1996, she married Leslie Taylor.
      "Marti" graduated from Benzie High School and received a degree in general secretarial from West Shore Community College. She worked for a number of years at Straits Steel and Wire. She more recently enjoyed working aboard the S.S. Badger. Marti also worked for Midas as a secretary and for Holt Public Schools as a teacher's aide. She enjoyed the special times spent with her grandchildren, being outdoors and deer hunting. She was a member of the Washington Avenue Baptist Church of Ludington.
      She is survived by her husband; mother, Lizzie Knudsen of Empire; two sons, Tyrone T. (Jennifer) Collins of Ludington and Richard Lee Collins II of Mt. Pleasant; three sisters, Annette (Terry) Stewart of Wisconsin, Patricia (Barry) Wickham and Jeannette (Richard) Jones - both of Empire; brother, Stanley Knudsen of Montana; two grandsons, Blake Robert and Jared Tyrone Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Knudsen Grandstaff.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Dorrell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Carlson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Marti's family. Envelopes are available at the Dorrell Funeral Home.
     
      Barbara Jo Thumm
      Died November 4, 1999
      BELLAIRE - Barbara Jo Thumm, 76, of Bellaire, died Thursday at her home.
      Born Sept. 11, 1923, in Petoskey, she was the daughter of Jacob and Nora (Coffin) Thumm.
      Barbara Jo was a graduate of Bellaire High School and received nurses training from Central Michigan University and Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, becoming a registered nurse. She practiced with the Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital for a short time and then returned to Bellaire where she worked with Dr. John Rodger for over 32 years. She then worked for Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility for many years until retirement. Barbara Jo was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church.
      She is survived by several cousins.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Bellaire Community United Methodist Church with James Rodger officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice or the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church Furnace Fund.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
     
      Memorial services for BARBARA JO THUMM, of Bellaire, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Bellaire Community United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Cleo Edward Ashley
      Died November 4, 1999
      FRANKFORT - Cleo Edward Ashley, formerly of Warren and a longtime resident of Frankfort, died late Thursday evening on his 71st birthday at St. Johns Hospital in Detroit.
      Cleo was born on Nov. 4, 1928, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, the son of Shellie and Arrinda (Brown) Ashley. He was united in marriage to Helen Mae Ashley on March 20, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia. Helen passed away on Aug. 15 of this year.
      Cleo was a self employed automotive mechanic. He was the owner and operator of the Auto Spring Company of Warren since 1960. He enjoyed many things in life such as; racing, hunting, and working on motors, but what gave him the most enjoyment was the sincere love for his family and the many friendships he had with others.
      Cleo is survived by one son, Larry (Martha) Ashley of Algonac; two daughters, Karen Zsude of Grand Rapids and Sandy (Ralph) Slate of Macomb Township; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bea of Florida and Freddy Jane of West Virginia.
      Memorial services for Cleo will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia. Pastor Rick Stieve of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Frankfort will officiate. No visitation is planned.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Karmonos Cancer Institute or the American Diabetes Association.
      Helen Gilmore Hermann
      Died November 5, 1999
      LAKE LEELANAU - Helen Gilmore Hermann, 79, of Lake Leelanau, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 9, 1920, in Chicago, she was the daughter of John and Effie (Ferguson) Morrow. On Dec. 27, 1944, in Chicago, she married Clarence R. Hermann, who preceded her in death on August 21, 1980.
      Before moving to Lake Leelanau, Helen and her husband, Clarence, resided in Burbank, Ill. from 1949 to 1971. Helen was very active at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in the Ladies Aide Society and as a Sunday school teacher. She was instrumental in the founding of Prairie Trails Library and the first PTA in Burbank. Helen wrote a weekly column for the Southtown Economist and she was very active in many civic organizations in Burbank, Ill. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Leland and Leelanau County Republican Womens Club.
      She is survived by three children, Jean Hermann of Lake Leelanau, Richard Hermann of Lake Leelanau and Shirley Ellen (William) Partman of Bridgeview, Ill.; grandchildren, Peter and Andrew Hermann and Matthew and Elizabeth Partman.
      She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Robert and John Morrow.
      Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Leland. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Lawrence K. Matro officiating. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Benevolent Fund or Lutheran World Relief.
      Arrangements were handled by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
     
      Donna Jean Miller
      Died November 5, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Donna Jean Miller, a devout Christian lady, died Friday at her home.
      Donna was born in Detroit, July 24, 1947, but has lived in Traverse City the past 26 years.
      A wife of noble character, she opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. She is clothed with strength and dignity. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
      She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert A. Miller; five children, Kenneth and Crystal, Bryant, Robert L. and Danielle; parents, Frank and Doris Westlake; a sister, Judith (Randy) Schrader; a brother, Robert (Sue) Westlake; and several nieces and nephews.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City with Rev. Philip Noordmans officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Traverse Bay Christian School Scholarship Fund.
     
      Myles P. Murphy
      Died November 5, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Myles P. Murphy, 78, of Traverse City, died Friday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born March 3, 1921, in Saginaw, he was the son of John and Lina (Whitney) Murphy. On March 4, 1944, in Gatesville, Fla., he married the former Norene Brakel, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1998.
      Myles served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was wounded in action and received the purple heart. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 23 years. He had also worked at Parts Manufacturing. He enjoyed woodworking and crafting.
      A special thanks to the Grand Traverse Pavilion staff (Birch) who took excellent care of dad.
      He is survived by three sons, Terrance (Judy) Murphy of Grawn, Frederick (Kathy) Murphy of New Lothrop and Tim (Retha) Murphy of Interlochen; two daughters, Dianne (Gary) Kilbourne of Auburn and Maureen (Rick) Scott of Interlochen; a brother, R.J. Murphy of Mt. Pleasant; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Lynn Murphy in 1976; a sister, Maxine Murphy; and a brother, Jim Murphy.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where he was a founding member, in Grawn with Rev. Gerald Micketti officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
     
      Margaret R. Thomas
      Died November 5, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Margaret R. Thomas, 78, of Traverse City and formerly of Williamsburg and Kalamazoo, died Friday at Culver Meadows in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 20, 1921, in Denver, she was the daughter of Theodore and Jean (McIntosh) Renault. On Aug. 15, 1946, in Ann Arbor, she married Baird Alexander Thomas.
      Margaret was a nurse anesthetist. From 1969 to 1974 she worked as a nurse and counselor at Project Recovery in Kalamazoo. She was a member of Elk Rapids Garden Club, PEO, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elk Rapids, St. Paul's Altar Guild, Elk Rapids Golf Club, the Women's League and the VFW in Williamsburg. She was also a member of the Rapid City and Elk Rapids Women's Bridge Leagues. She enjoyed bridge, cooking, her family and especially her grandchildren.
      She is survived by three sons, Laurence Alexander Thomas of Sunnyvale, Calif.; Baird McIntosh Thomas of Williamsburg and his children, Justin and Ryan, of Westlake, Ohio and Theodore Bruce Thomas and his children, Joshua and Nathaniel Thomas of Olympia, Wash.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Baird Alexander Thomas on Oct. 18, 1983; and a son, William Renault Thomas on March 9, 1988.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elk Rapids with Rev. Fred Myers officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Paul's Columbarium in Elk Rapids. Arrangements are being handled by Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to The Margaret Thomas Fund in care of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
     
     
      LUCILLE A. BACH, 81, of Leland, died Sunday morning, Nov. 7, 1999, at her home.
      A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CYRIL R. JEAN, 63, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. today at Penzien Funeral Homes, Mancelona and from 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the church. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia.
     
      Elmer C. Bluhm
      Died November 6, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elmer C. Bluhm, 91, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center.
      Born Aug. 13, 1908, in Detroit, he was the son of Carl and Anna (Teske) Bluhm. In 1931 in Otto, N.Y., he married Mary Magdelene Saar.
      Elmer was raised in Detroit and moved to Redford Township in 1938. He was a member of Redford Lutheran Church. A purchasing agent, Elmer worked for Redford Iron and Equipment Co. for over 30 years before retiring in 1973. In 1998 he moved to Traverse City. Elmer enjoyed dining out, gardening, photography and traveling. He also like music and played first chair violin at the Shuburt Theatre in Detroit.
      Survivors include two sons, Allen (Jane) Bluhm of Lake Ann and Marland (Esther) Bluhm of Eustis, Fla.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      Elmer was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years in 1989, a brother, Erwin, in 1999, and his parents.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Charles Towersey will officiate.
      Burial will be in Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia.
      Memorials may be directed to the Grand Traverse Pavilions Patient Fund in care of the family.
     
      Vincent J. Holczman
      Died November 6, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Vincent J. Holczman, 83, died Saturday at his home. Formerly of Ovid, he had been a resident of Traverse City since 1969.
      Born Jan. 22, 1916 in Wyandotte, he was the son of Zigmunt and Mary (Przygocki) Holczman. On Jan. 18, 1941, in Dearborn, he married Margaret Prechesky who survives.
      He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the American Military League in Traverse City and was the former owner and operator of the Flintstone bar. In Ovid he enjoyed farming and was the owner and operator of the Ovid Radio and Television store. He was also a tool-and-die maker. Instrumental in the development of the Holy Family Catholic Church, he was a member of the Ovid Lions Club, a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Owosso and worked with the Boy Scouts in Ovid. He enjoyed playing softball and was an exceptionally good father.
      Also surviving are six children, Marie Elaine Hart and special friend, Orin Bobb, of Davison, Shirley (Larry) Shaw of Lansing, Barbara (Garry) Evens of Manistee, Sylvia "Penny" (Rick) Kane of Traverse City, Adam (Patty) Holczman of Grawn, Thomas Holczman and special friend, Sharon Cox, of Grawn; three sisters, Hattie Weatherford of Brooklyn, Helen Bocek of Ovid, and Anita Crackel of Lansing; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and Al, and two sisters, Effie Brown and Veronica Brower.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City; the Rev. Gerald Micketti will officiate. Friends may call at the time of service.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice, the Michigan Chapter of the American Cancer Society, or to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Myles P. Murphy
      Died November 5, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Myles P. Murphy, 78, of Traverse City, died Friday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born March 3, 1921, in Saginaw, he was the son of John and Lina (Whitney) Murphy. On March 4, 1944, in Gatesville, Fla., he married the former Norene Brakel, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1998.
      Myles served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was wounded in action and received the purple heart. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 23 years. He had also worked at Parts Manufacturing. He enjoyed woodworking and crafting.
      "A special thanks to the Grand Traverse Pavilion staff (Birch) who took excellent care of dad," said his family.
      He is survived by three sons, Terrance (Judy) Murphy of Grawn, Frederick (Kathy) Murphy of New Lothrop and Tim (Retha) Murphy of Interlochen; two daughters, Dianne (Gary) Kilbourne of Auburn and Maureen (Rick) Scott of Interlochen; a brother, R.J. Murphy of Mt. Pleasant; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Lynn Murphy in 1976; a sister, Maxine Murphy; and a brother, Jim Murphy.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where he was a founding member, in Grawn with the Rev. Gerald Micketti officiating.
      Burial will take place in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      The family was served by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      cq: Sat., Nov 13 (obit ran Nov 7 as today which was our error so we need to make it clear it is Sat Nov. 13 per funeral home please) Barbara Jo Thumm
      Died November 4, 1999
      BELLAIRE - Barbara Jo Thumm, 76, of Bellaire, died Thursday at her home.
      Born Sept. 11, 1923, in Petoskey, she was the daughter of Jacob and Nora (Coffin) Thumm.
      Barbara Jo was a graduate of Bellaire High School and received nurses training from Central Michigan University and Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, becoming a registered nurse.
      She practiced with the Mount Pleasant Community Hospital for a short time and then returned to Bellaire where she worked with Dr. John Rodger for over 32 years. She then worked for Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility for many years until retirement.
      Barbara Jo was a member of the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church.
      She is survived by several cousins.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Bellaire Community United Methodist Church with James Rodger officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice or the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church Furnace Fund.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
     
     
      DONALD M. SMITH, 72, of East Jordan, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
      The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Penzien Funeral Homes, East Jordan. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      ETHEL MARY WEBER, 83, of Traverse City, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at home.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Lucille Ann Petersen Bach
      Died November 7, 1999
      LELAND - Lucille Ann Petersen Bach, 81, died peacefully at home Sunday and now rests in her Savior's loving arms.
      Born in East Leland July 20, she was the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Wakulat) Bardenhagen. Lucille lived in East Leland and Leland most of her life. She graduated as valedictorian in 1935 from Leland High School and attended Louis and Chapin Secretarial School.
      An active lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Leland, Lucille arranged the altar flowers for many years and was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was also a charter member of the Leland Women's Civic Club and was involved in many bridge clubs. She volunteered for the Leelanau County Chapter of the American Cancer Society for many years. Lucille was known in the area for her excellent cooking skills and catering. She also loved flowers and was a member of the Little Garden Club.
      She is survived by her five children, Allan (Janice) Petersen of St. Paul, Minn., Sandra (Ken) Tietje of Leland, Patty (Dick) Bach of Kent City, Linda (John) Sisson of Maple City, and Glen (Melanie) Petersen of Traverse City; three stepchildren, Darryl (Sharon) Bach of Memphis, Tenn., Dick (Patty) Bach of Kent City, and Gerri (Jim) Deerfield of Palatine, Ill.; one sister, Jane Schwarz; three brothers, Leonard, Victor, and Vernon Bardenhagen; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, John A. Petersen, and second husband, Clarence C. Bach.
      Cremation has taken place.
      The family will meet with friends and relatives from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Leelanau Country Inn.
      A service of victory and comfort will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Leland; Pastor Larry Matro will officiate.
      Memorial gifts may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Munson Hospice, or WLJN Christian Radio in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are through Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      2 Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift"
      Daniel Joseph Boone
      Died November 7, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Daniel Joseph Boone, 90, died Sunday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born March 5, 1909, in Leelanau County, he was the son of William Ezo and Elizabeth Roxy Hill Boone. On March 27, 1929, he married Lucille A. Witkop; they have been happily married for 70 years.
      Daniel was a dairy and beef farmer and later was a cherry farmer. He was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church in Traverse City. He was employed at Cherry Growers for seven years and as a truck driver for Underwoods for over four years. Daniel enjoyed hunting and fishing.
      Survivors include his wife, Lucille A. Boone of Traverse City; a daughter, Dora Ann Boone-Bean (George Ovide) of Mokena, Ill.; four sons, Wendell Gene (Lou Ann) Boone of Charlotte, Dean Loren (Eileen) Boone of Charlotte, Duane Lee (Rosemarie) Boone of Hubert, N.C., and James Daniel (Jo) Boone of Astor, Fla.; a brother, Harold F. Boone of Auburn Hills; and a sister, Marion Reed of Traverse City.
      Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Russell Boone.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bible Baptist Church.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church; Pastor Jerry Bauman will officiate.
      Burial will take place at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Grawn.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Baptist Church or the charity of one's choice.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Mary Helen Littell Smeltzer Jarrett
      Died November 2, 1999
      ANN ARBOR - Mary Helen Littell Smeltzer Jarrett died Tuesday.
      Mary was born April 6, 1943 in Washington, D.C., and, in 1951, moved with her mother to Frankfort where she graduated from high school in 1961.
      After a courageous life spent caring for others while continually meeting the challenges imposed by diabetes, Mary died at University of Michigan Hospital.
      She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Music in 1965. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Mary worked in music education and was esteemed as an administrator in the University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies.
      Mary is survived by her mother, Helen Hughes Smeltzer and her adoptive father, Percy J. Smeltzer of Frankfort; her children, Andrea (Marc) Schins of South Lyon and Mary Rebecca Frazier of Belleville; her grandchildren, Hope and Jarrett Frazier; and her former husband and good friend, John Jarrett. She is also survived by four sisters and two brothers, Lucille (Michel) Legault of Cantley, Quebec, Mary Pat Thompson of Gold River, British Columbia, Ann (William) Henning of Lafayette, Ind., Susan (James) Riley of Traverse City, Ronald (Jane) Smeltzer of Los Angeles, and Donald Smeltzer of Frankfort.
      She was preceded in death by her father, Capt. Charles I. Littell, U.S. Army, and her infant son, Andrew Jarrett.
      Her love has strengthened each of them as well as her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Through her courage, humor, strength and love she has touched many including medical and professional staff to whom the family extends their heartfelt thanks.
      Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the National Kidney Foundation, 2350 S. Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104.
      A scripture service was held at the Nie Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor, where the family received friends Thursday evening, Nov. 4. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor with the Rev. Roger Prokop as celebrant. Rite of Committal followed at St. Thomas Cemetery.
     
      GORDON ARMSTRONG, SR., 55, of Detroit and formerly of Grayling, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, in Mt. Clemens. He was born June 30, 1944.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
     
      DANIEL JOSEPH BOONE, 90, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      He was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Boone and a brother, Albert H. Boone.
     
      MILDRED M. RICHARDS, 77, of East Jordan and formerly of Drayton Plains, died Monday, Nov. 8, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
      The family will receive friends beginning at noon Saturday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. of East Jordan. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
     
      PETER J. ROSKOWSKI, 75, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with evening prayers being prayed at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial and graveside military services will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, also in Manistee.
     
      HELEN MARIE TURNER, 73, of Traverse City, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 1999, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Lucy B. Devine
      Died November 6, 1999
      SIGNAL MT., Tenn. - Lucy B. Devine, 99, of Signal Mt., Tenn. died Saturday at Alexian Health Care Center.
      A native of Brooklyn, NY, she was a school teacher for 40 years and a school principal for 17 years for the Detroit Board of Education. She was a member of the Catholic church and has been a resident of Alexian Village for the past 16 years.
      She is survived by one half sister, Margarita Curtis of New York City; two half brothers, Alfred Castor Boulton of New York City and William Boulton of Mobile, Ala.; and two nephews.
      The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services today at Alexian Village Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:15 a.m. today at the chapel with Father G. William Fischer officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
      Arrangements were handled by East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home in Chattanooga, Tenn.
      Ethel Mary Weber
      Died November 8, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Ethel Mary Weber, 83, of Traverse City, died Monday at her home.
      Born Jan. 1, 1916, in Manchester, she was the daughter of Arthur D. and Anna Mary (Feldcamp) Burch. On Oct. 23, 1948, in West Unity, Ohio, she married Shirley H. Weber.
      Ethel formerly resided in Bellaire and Kalamazoo prior to moving to Traverse City. While living in Kalamazoo, she was a member and former president of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Red Arrow Post No. 1527.
      She is survived by her husband, Shirley H. Weber, of Traverse City; a daughter, Mary Anne Willis of Constantine; and many nieces and nephews.
      Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      BETTY D. SMITHINGELL, 72, of Kalkaska, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1927.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
     
      MYRA H. THOMAS, 102, of Bellaire, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born Dec. 21, 1896.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Friends may call at the time of service.
      Annie 'Nan' Case
      Died November 7, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Annie "Nan" Case, 95, died peacefully Sunday at Munson Hospital in the company of her family.
      Nan was born Annie Urquhart on Aug. 10, 1904 in Kinkiang, China. She married F. Phillips Case in Singapore and arrived in the U.S. in April 1933. They came to settle in Sault Ste. Marie where she lived until 1942. She then resided in St. Ignace until 1957, moved to Lansing and finally to Traverse City in 1997.
      For years Nan did volunteer work for the Angelus League of St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing and for the St. Lawrence Community Mental Health Center. She was known for her gift with people and especially with little children.
      She is survived by two children, Abbie (Dale) Knepp of Traverse City and Fred "Bud" (Judy) Case of Riverdale, Utah; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
      Nan was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Case.
      Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no funeral services. The family will gather at Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso for Nan's interment.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      Gilbert Isadore Gauthier
      Died November 9, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gilbert Isadore Gauthier, 73, of Traverse City, passed away at home in Traverse City following an extended illness.
      Born March 25, 1926, in Leelanau County, Gil was the son of Isadore and Esther (Dinger) Gauthier. On Aug. 2, 1947, he married Patricia Stratton of Alden (who survives) at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. They have been happily married for 52 years.
      Gil will be greatly missed by his wife and children, Dale (Chris), Donald (Kim), David (Carolyn), Michael (Angie) and Sharon (Tim) Porter, all of Traverse City; Douglas (Janet) of Ludington and Richard (Irene) of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Dorothy (Charlie) Zeits of Lake Leelanau, Claire Boutain (Lou) of Riverview, Jeanne (Bob) Baker of Traverse City and brother Jim (Phyllis) Gauthier of Traverse City; along with 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
      Gil was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary and a son, Daniel; grandsons, Patrick and Donald and Daniel (twins); his parents; and brothers, Delbert (Gil's twin) and Claude.
      He attended school at St. Mary's in Lake Leelanau and graduated from Catholic Central High School and Davenport College in Grand Rapids. He was a retired salesman, accountant and entrepreneur. Gil owned Airport Auto Sales (1958-1960), and subsequently Gauthier Auto Sales and Pure Service Station (1960-1967) where he worked with his sons. Through his business, Gil was always supportive in assisting the Boy Scouts of America with fund-raisers. Over the years, he was a sales manager for various auto dealerships in Traverse City and Kalkaska. After leaving the car business, Gil joined the real estate industry where he was a salesman and broker with the Traverse City Board of Realtors, and later a co-owner of a local Century 21 agency.
      He was a 4th degree fraternal member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1213 and the Elks Lodge No. 323, both in Traverse City. He was also a member of the National Grange for many years. An avid country and western music fan, he belonged to the LSFA and UFA in San Antonio, Texas, also the MFA, OMFA and ODPC Fiddlers Clubs of Michigan. Although he only "fiddled" with his extensive string collection, he truly loved listening to others play. In his early years, Gil enjoyed hunting on his parent's farm with his father and sons. He also enjoyed fishing with his children and had a passion for horses, old cars and motorcycles. During his retired years, he enjoyed spending the winter months in Mississippi and Texas.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A funeral Mass will be concelebrated with Father Bill Lipscomb and Father Patrick Barrett at St. Francis Church in Traverse City at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Interment will take place at Memorial Gardens in Traverse City with K of C Honor Guard Ceremony.
      Those considering an expression of sympathy may consider memorials to the American Cancer Society, Munson Hospice or Father Fred Foundation.
      Rolland Eugene 'Gene' Howes
      Died November 10, 1999
      KALEVA - Rolland Eugene "Gene" Howes, 85, of Kaleva, died Wednesday at his residence.
      Born Oct. 14, 1914, in Marilla, he was the son of Carl and Grace (Grossnickle) Howes. On Oct. 24, 1937, in Marilla, he married the former Geraldine Naomi Dilling, who survives him.
      Gene was a farmer in Marilla for many years and owned a sawmill in Marilla during the 1940's with his brother, Roy Howes. In the 1950's Gene founded Gene Howes Trucking Company, which later became Howes and Howes Trucking Company. He was a member of the Marilla Church of the Brethren and enjoyed hunting and reading.
      Gene was also survived by his children, Roland (Hope) Howes of Kaleva, Faye (David) Scholten of Hudsonville, Linda (Duane) Luhtanen of Northville and Richard (Shannon) Howes of Marilla; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy Howes of Kaleva; a sister, Rita Russell of Copemish; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Gene was preceded in death by his daughter, Marcia Nunn; three brothers, Raymond, Vernon and Russell; a brother, Harold, in infancy; and a sister, Ruth Bowling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marilla Church of the Brethren in Marilla with Pastor Donald Willoughby officiating. Interment will be in the Marilla Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marilla Church of the Brethren. Envelopes are available at the Terwilliger Funeral Home.
      Loretta Ellen Wright Jacobs
      Died November 5, 1999
      BELLAIRE - Loretta Ellen Wright Jacobs, of Bellaire, died Friday at Central DuPage Hospital.
      She leaves to honor her memory with love and respect, her four children, Lauralyn (Hank) Theodore, Daniel (Myrna) Jacobs, Rodger (Mary) Jacobs and Charles (Susan) Jacobs; her grandchildren, Karyn (Dan) Johnson, Kristine Theodore, Lauren (Curt) Wilson, Duke Cullinan, Evan Jacobs, Jonathon and Brian Jacobs and Jazmin Jacobs; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Johnson, Jake and Alexandra Wilson; and countless friends and relatives whose lives she touched.
      Loretta's love of music touched many, many lives over her 81 years. Her reputation as one who brought joy and enthusiam is well known. She played piano with her children as they performed as the Northland Dixie Stompers, the Jacobs Junior Jivers; she accompanied the Bellaire Lion's Club annual show for many years; her piano playing regaled many Dixieland groups; she was part of the Messengers of Melody, the gospel quartet, and played rags on her own CD.
      She loved children and was a teacher for over 20 years. After raising her four children, she went back to college to acquire her degree from Michigan State University and taught mainly kindergarten for many years. Her love for children and sense of adventure took Loretta and her husband to England, where she served as an exchange teacher for a year.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; infant daughter; sister and brother.
      A celebration of Loretta's life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Bellaire Community United Methodist Church.
      In honor of Loretta's memory, a music scholarship fund has been established. Contributions may be sent to: Loretta Jacobs Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 292, Bellaire, MI 49615.
     
      Raymond George Kuemin
      Died November 9, 1999
      NILES - Raymond George Kuemin, 88, of Niles, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Community Hospital in Mishawaka, Ind. following a brief illness.
      Born Dec. 26, 1910, in North Manitou Island, he was the son of Henry George and Emma Rachael (Remington) Kuemin. On Aug. 27, 1949, in Traverse City, he married the former Alice Marie Zody.
      Raymond moved to Niles from Traverse City in 1950 and was a winter resident of Eufaula, Ala. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. Raymond retired in 1970 after 20 years of service with Dallas & Mavis Forwarding Co., South Bend Terminal. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles, American Legion Post No. 26, also in Niles, Holiday Rambler & Good Sam RV Clubs, Teamsters Local No. 364, South Bend and he was active in the Brandywine Booster Club when his children were students.
      He is survived by his wife; daughter, Ruth Ellen Preston of Morganton, N.C.; son, Dennis Raymond Kuemin, daughter, Beverly Ann Kuemin, son, Donald Warren Kuemin and daughter, Kathleen Lynette Gilley - all of Niles, and son, David Henry Kuemin of Elkhart, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Galetta Jakubeck, Wanetta Ritola and Kathryn Walter - all of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kyle Kuemin in 1986; and two brothers, one who died in infancy and one who died in childhood.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles with Rev. John J. Croston, C.S.C. of Notre Dame, Ind. serving as celebrant. A flag presentation by American Legion Post No. 26 of Niles will follow the committal.
      Helen Marie Turner
      Died November 9, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Helen Marie Turner, 73, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at her home.
      Born April 19, 1926, in Hayward, Calif., she was the daughter of Otto and Helen Bollerup.
      Along with the love and care she gave her family, she worked as a sales representative for 17 years at Pierce Northern Barber and Beauty Supply and for Century 21 Real Estate. Helen enjoyed reading, sports and the outdoors.
      She is survived by five sons, Terry (Grace) Turner of Glendale, Calif., John (Terri) Turner of Seligman, Ariz., Michael (Kathy) Turner of Las Vegas, Nev., Troy (Barbara) Turner of Traverse City and Eric Turner, also of Traverse City; 16 grandchildren, Lisa Olsen, Troy Turner, Stephanie Ting, Dade, Judy and Kelly Turner, Valerie and Rachel Turner, Justin, Christian and Autumn Toth, Josh, Emily, Hilary and Seth Turner and Amber Lancaster; and two sisters, June Anderegg and Alice Akins.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      In celebration of her life, a gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the home of Troy and Barbara Turner, 520 West 11th Street, Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice or Vietnam Veterans American Legion Baseball.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GROVER C. CASON, 85, of Grayling, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Mercy Manor in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      ROBERT W. HAUSDING, 83, of Grayling and formerly of Leelanau County, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999.
      No services are planned. Arrangements were handled by Orr Funeral Home in Mio.
     
      KENNETH J. KEWAGSHKEN, 44, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      FRED EDWARD KROLIKOWSKI, 74, of Grayling, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at his home. He was born May 2, 1925.
      A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the spring in Evergreen Park, Ill. Arrangements were handled by Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling.
     
      ADAM T. RUSCHKEWICZ, 77, of Manistee, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at West Shore Hospital.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
     
      ROBERT E. SNIDER, 67, of Holland and formerly of East Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at his home.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
      Arlene Block
      Died November 10, 1999
      KALAMAZOO - Arlene Block, 77, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Bronson Methodist Hospital.
      Born Dec. 28, 1921, in Gratiot County, she was the daughter of Claude O. and Nellie E. (Megineley) Way.
      Arlene was a 1939 graduate of Ithaca High School. She worked as an occupational therapist at the Traverse City State Hospital from 1967 to 1983. She owned and operated her own craft store called A Li'l Bit Country. After her retirement, she worked at Erickson's World of Crafts where she taught craft classes.
      She is survived by two sons, Gerald Sibley of Kenai, Ark., and Claude (Judy) Sibley of Kalamazoo; five grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Orvalle Way of Omak, Wash.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayfield Block; and a sister, Lula Way.
      The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association.
      Arrangements were handled by Betzler Funeral Home in Kalamazoo.
      Randy Walter Heinz
      Died November 10, 1999
      INTERLOCHEN - Randy Walter Heinz, 39, of Interlochen, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born March 30, 1960, in Manistique, he was the son of Richard James and Myrna Lou (Peterson) Heinz. On June 29, 1991, in Traverse City, he married the former Jennifer L. Allen.
      Randy's first and foremost priority was his family. He moved to this area in 1976 coming from Mt. Clemens. He was a carpenter at Chaney Creek Construction and enjoyed all types of sports. He was involved in coaching little league and women's softball and was also a collector of sports cards. Randy was a member of Inland Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and former Sunday school superintendent. He also enjoyed doing jail ministry at Benzie County Jail. An avid reader, he was easy going and had time for everyone.
      He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, James, Jonathan, Elizabeth and Ryan - all of the Interlochen area; parents, Richard and Myrna Heinz of Beulah; brothers and sisters, Rick (Patty) Heinz of Interlochen, Wendy (Duane) Eickenroth of Beulah, Mike (Shelley) Heinz of Petoskey, Orla (Jim) Frost of Interlochen; Cara (Doug) Fries of Beulah, Eric (Joanna) Heinz of Interlochen and Corey Heinz of Beulah; maternal grandmother, Orletta Peterson of Gulliver; mother and father-in-law, Linda and Rick Roller of Grand Rapids; three sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Peterson and Girard and Mary Heinz.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at Inland Baptist Church with Pastor Butch McCrimmon officiating. Burial will be in Inland Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to The Heinz Children Education Fund.
     
      ELIZABETH M. BEALS, 72, of Alden, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A full obituary will be in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      Funeral services for ARLENE BLOCK were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. No services are scheduled for today.
     
      FRED EDWARD KROLIKOWSKI, 74, of Graying, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at his home.
      A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the spring in Evergreen Park, Ill. Arrangements are being handled by Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling.
     
      WALDO JAY SAWADE, 61, of Frederic, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at his home. He was born Oct. 29, 1938.
      Visitation will be from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Frederic.
      Kenneth Joseph Kewagshken
      Died November 10, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Kenneth Joseph Kewagshken, 44, of Traverse City, died Wednesday.
      Born May 15, 1955, in Jackson, he was the son of Hersel and Betty (John) Kewagshken. Kenneth resided in Chicago prior to moving to Traverse City in 1996.
      Kenneth worked at a variety of manufacturing and construction jobs. He was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and enjoyed many native American cultural arts.
      He is survived by three children, Jessie, Jeannine and Cletus - all at home; his mother, Betty Kewagshken of Traverse City; a brother, Ronald (Tallie) Kewagshken of Marquette; a sister, Anna (Gary) Smith of Charlevoix; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Hersel; and all his grandparents.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Sam McClellan officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Shining Light Ministries.
      Olive Irene Wieland
      Died November 11, 1999
      SUTTONS BAY - Olive Irene Wieland, 87, of Suttons Bay, passed away Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born April 20, 1912, in Eagle, she was the daughter of Arthur and Blanch Wilson. On June 24, 1963, she married Durfee Wieland.
      Olive graduated from Ithaca High School in 1919 and Gratiot County Normal. She taught school in Gratiot County for several years and retired from Dow Chemical Company after 25 years of service. Olive was a member of the Suttons Bay Congregational Church. She enjoyed camping, traveling and gardening.
      She is survived by her husband, Durfee; stepson, Joe Wieland; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Wieland; grandchildren, Trevor Wieland, Jodi Thomas and Leslie Gallagher; four great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Bell of Mayer, Ariz.; brother, DeWayne (Jennie) Wilson of Kalkaska; brother-in-law, Arthur Ayers of Rivendale; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wilson of Perriton; seven nieces and nephews; and special friends Rev. Jim and Margaret Beadle and Jane and Carrol Nichols.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Martha; and brother Lowell.
      Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Estes-Leadley Funeral Home in Lansing. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Suttons Bay Congregational Church.
     
      THELMA J. CLARK, 77, of Kalkaska and formerly of Fife Lake, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born May 4, 1922.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     
      JOHN E. GOTHRUP, 92, of Mancelona, died Saturday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     
      DEAN ALLAN MESKO, 33, of Seattle, Wash., died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, after a short illness.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Church of the Living God. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled through American Memorial Bellevue, Bellevue, Wash.
      Evelyn M. Thornbury
      Died November 12, 1999
      SIX LAKES - Evelyn M. Thornbury, 81, of Six Lakes, passed away Friday at her home.
      Born April 12, 1918, in Morley, she was the daughter of Richard and Lenora (Strope) Mero.
      She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carol Thornbury of Traverse City; three grandchildren, Erik, Ryan and Heather; and two sisters, Bernice Rasmussen of Greenville and Guyrah Switzer of Lakeview.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, who passed away Nov. 22, 1998.
      The family will greet friends and relatives from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Youngman-McCullough Chapel in Lakeview. Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Six Lakes.
      Those who wish may make contributions in Evelyn's memory to the American Cancer Society.
      Elizabeth Miller Beals
      Died November 11, 1999
      ALDEN - Elizabeth Miller Beals, 72, of Alden, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born March 31, 1927, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Charles R. and Bess L. Miller.
      Liz's top priority was her family, dedicating her life to her children and grandchildren. She grew up in Huntington Woods, spending summers studying harp at the National Music Camp in Interlochen. She attended Michigan State University, earning a business degree in 1948. She remained an active member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and was designated a Golden Arrow Pi Phi by her peers. She raised her children to appreciate nature and camping, and she continued to enjoy gardening and bird watching after moving from Lathrup Village to Alden in 1981. She enjoyed working in Alden shops, and was an avid bridge player and dedicated fan of MSU sports. She loved hosting family gatherings and holiday celebrations in her home. She enjoyed travel, sewing, cooking, reading, and following fashion trends and the stock market. She found pleasure in social activities and will be remembered for her dignified manner and engaging conversation.
      She is survived by her four children, Betsie (Larry) Kortokrax of Traverse City, Bill (Marti) Beals of Alden, Bruce (Amy) Beals of East Lansing and Kathy (Bill) Morgan of Traverse City; and her three grandchildren, A.J., Cody and Laura.
      She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Roger C. Miller, of Grand Rapids.
      A memorial will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Grand Traverse on Center Road in Traverse City at 4 p.m. Monday.
      Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire, MI.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      C. Wesley Wolf
      Died November 12, 1999
      MIDLAND - C. Wesley Wolf, 82, of Midland, died Friday at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma.
      Born Oct. 13, 1917, in Kalkaska County, he was the son of Jacob and Jessie Hager Wolf. He married Esther Patterson in Wesleyville, Penn. on Sept. 6, 1946. She preceded him in death on July 15, 1996.
      Wesley spent his early years in South Boardman, and following his graduation from college taught in Lapeer. Prior to his retirement, he taught mathematics in the Midland public schools for over 30 years. He received his bachelors degree from Central Michigan University and earned his masters degree from the University of Michigan. He was an early advocate for teachers and helped found a teacher's credit union. A life member of the National Mathematics Teachers Association, he also belonged to the National and Michigan Education Associations. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and enjoyed school sports and his family.
      He is survived by a son, Patrick (Peggy) Wolf of East Lansing; half brother, Clarence Hudson of Lakeland, Fla.; two grandchildren, Thomas and Theresa Wolf - both of East Lansing; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jean; two infants; and six sisters.
      Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Karges officiating. Burial will be in Boardman Township Cemetery in Kalkaska County. A gathering of family and friends of C. Wesley Wolf will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the family home, 1116 Carpenter St., Midland.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to American Legion Berryhill Post 165 for the benefit of the youth baseball program at 5111 Hedgewood, Midland, MI 48640.
     
     
     
     
      DAVID W. EDWARDS, 74, of Omena, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A complete obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      EUGENE 'JACK' MILLER, 72, of Central Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Tendercare Nursing Home in Rogers City. He was born Oct. 1, 1927.
      Friends may call at the time of services which will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      HENRIETTA MORRIS, 82, of Bellaire, formerly of Six Mile Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. She was born March 18, 1917, in Hopkins.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      Warren Brosch
      Died November 13, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Warren Brosch, 50, died Saturday in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 21, 1949, in Detroit, he was the son of Joseph and Agnes (Blaskiewicz) Brosch. On Nov. 9, 1973, he married Susan Grimes.
      In 1978 he moved to Traverse City from Detroit. Warren was the owner and operator of the Mt. Holiday Ski Area and the Driftwood Motel. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme, the National Ski Patrol and the Grand Traverse Area Hotel/Motel Assoc. Warren was a former board member of VASA and a former member of the East Bay Township Zoning Board of Appeals. He enjoyed sailing, skiing and his family.
      Survivors include his wife, Susan, of Traverse City; a son, Jeffrey (Danielle) Brosch of Traverse City; his daughter, Amanda Brosch at home; two grandsons, Brendon and Spencer Brosch of Traverse City; a brother, Steven (Judy) Brosch of Livonia; a niece, Jennifer Brosch of Vail, Colo.; and many other nieces and nephews.
      Warren was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly, in 1991, and his parents.
      Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme; the Rev. Edwin Thome will officiate.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Cemtery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Assoc., or the Parkinsons Foundation.
      Dean Allan Mesko
      Died November 11, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dean Allan Mesko, 33, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday in Seattle, Wash., after a three-month struggle with cancer.
      He was born April 3, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Roberta Smith Mesko and the late Allan J. Mesko Sr.
      While growing up, he spent five years in Lima, Peru, and also lived in Texas, Oregon and Idaho. He lived in Seattle for the past thirteen years. He completed his training in electronics, and his most recent job was delivering products for Trim Systems.
      Dean enjoyed both playing and listening to music He played the piano, clarinet and trumpet - mostly by ear. He also enjoyed skiing and tennis. He cared a lot about his community and nation. He was involved in his church and was politically active.
      The eldest of nine children, Dean is survived by his mother; two brothers, and six sisters, Terry G. (Kristene) Mesko of Traverse City, Jonathan L. Mesko of Ann Arbor, Cynthia M. Mesko of Bakersfield, Calif., Christine A. (Paul) Sawmy of Chicago, and Jennifer M., Tamara L., Karen E., and Bethany R. Mesko - all of Traverse City; three half brothers, Allan J. (Kathy) Mesko Jr., John D. (Sarah) Mesko, and Joseph P. Mesko - all of Arkansas; one niece, Katy Nadira Sawmy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Living God, with burial following at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      The family requests that any gifts or contributions be directed to the Church of the Living God, for the Dean Mesko Memorial Fund.
     
      MILDRED M. (KRAUS) CHAMBERLIN, 80, of Traverse City, died Monday morning, Nov. 15, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ALLERD H. RITZ, 69, of Wellston, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Arrangements were handled by Terwilliger Funeral Home of Kaleva.
     
      JOAN M. SPRAGUE, 65, of Rapid City, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at her home. She was born May 19, 1934.
      Private family services will be held Wednesday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      BETTY WEISS, 77, of Traverse City, formerly of Fife Lake, died Monday morning, Nov. 15, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Silverwood.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fife Lake Cemetery in Fife Lake.
     
      David W. 'Dave' Edwards
      Died November 14, 1999
      OMENA - David W. "Dave" Edwards, 74, died Sunday afternoon at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Dave was born Jan. 12, 1925, in East Greenville, Ohio, to David W. and Jenny (Bloom) Edwards. On March 10, 1943, he married Jeanne Anne Simon who preceded him in death in 1983.
      Dave was a veteran of World War II. A member of the 790th Bombing Squadron, he served as a tailgunner. A tool-and-die maker who had retired from Trylon, Dave had been a resident of Northern Michigan since 1955. He was a former resident of Massilon, Ohio. He enjoyed playing euchre, going to the casinos, hunting and fishing.
      On Aug. 17, 1985, Dave married Betty Jane Bailey who survives. Also surviving are five daughters, Judith Battle of Shreveport, La., Linda (William) Valleau, Kristee (Wade) Mariage, Jan (Alistair) Bediker - all of Traverse City, and Lorrie (Ken) Porte of Carlsbad, Calif.; three sons, David E. of Detroit, Thomas (Sara) of Owosso, and Vincent (Jill) of Escondido, Calif.; four step daughters, Cindy Bailey of Suttons Bay, Phyllis Rice of Traverse City, June Bailey of Suttons Bay, and Pauline (Tim) Koon of Interlochen; five step sons, Hank Bailey of Lake Leelanau, Joseph "Buddy" (Judy) Raphael of Suttons Bay, Randy (Mary) Bailey of Benzonia, Scott (Becky) Bailey of Orlando, Fla., and George (Marty) Bailey of Benzonia; three sisters, Charlotte "Sis" Copeland of Dearborn, Grayce Nye of Frankfort, and Leona (David) Moross of Sanford; one brother, Robert (Terry) Edwards of Jacksonville, Fla.; 37 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      Dave was also preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Ken, Tom and Norman Edwards.
      Friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home; the Rev. Marshall Collins will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full military honors under the auspices of Traverse City Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to VFW Post No. 2780.
     
      Paul A. Ferrall
      Died November 14, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Paul A. Ferrall, 89, died Sunday at Grand Rapids Veterans Home.
      Born Jan. 6, 1910, in Ohio, he was the son of Charles and Lora (Kraft) Ferrall. He married his wife, Neva, in Lima, Ohio; she preceded him in death in 1986.
      Paul lived in Traverse City for most of his life. A veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster on Oct. 10, 1944; he was also awarded a service medal with five Bronze Stars. Paul was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780. He was also a life member of Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post No. 63 of Ottowa, Ohio. Paul was an avid outdoor sportsman.
      Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
      Burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full military honors under the auspices of VFW Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to the Paul Ferrall Memorial Fund.
     
      JOHN WESLEY POWELL, 58, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at his home.
      Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hitesman Funeral Home of Cadillac. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
     
      BARBARA J. WOOD, 66, of Kaleva, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. She was born June 13, 1933.
      Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
     
      Mildred M. (Kraus) Chamberlin
      Died November 15, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred M. (Kraus) Chamberlin, 80, of Traverse City, died Monday at Grand Traverse Pavilions and is now home with her savior.
      Born July 10, 1919, in Manistee, she was the daughter of Lena and Emil Minster of Manistee. In 1937 she married John Kraus, who preceded her in death in 1965. In 1969 she married Dudley Chamberlin, who preceded her in death in 1982.
      Mildred has been a resident of Traverse City since 1954 when she and her first husband moved here to operate a branch of the family paint store known as Kraus Paint. She was also a member of the Trinity Lutheran church in Traverse City.
      She is survived by a son, John (Jack) Kraus of Traverse City; a sister, Dorothy Raatz of Ludington; brothers, Carl and Ed (Doris) Minster of Manistee and Richard (Betty) Minster of Detroit; two granddaughters, Susan (Kirk) Davis of Lake Ann and Johanna (Robert) Novak of Maple City; four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Kayla Davis and Austin and Aaron Novak. She is also survived by a special friend, Ethel Ely.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William and Emil; and a daughter-in-law, Edna Kraus.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Visitation will also be held from noon until the time of funeral services which will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Engebretson and Rev. C. Jay Koehler officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery where burial will take place.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association or Trinity Lutheran Church.
      Anna Mary Egeler
      Died November 15, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Anna Mary Egeler, 82, of Traverse City, died Monday at her home.
      Born July 13, 1917, in Long Lake Township, she was the daughter of Frank and Hellen M. (Moravec) Rokos. On Oct. 31, 1933, in Traverse City, she married Herman Egeler.
      Anna was a homemaker. She was also employed as a waitress at Rounds Circle Inn for many years and cooked for the VFW. She enjoyed many crafts. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      She is survived by two sons, Carl J. (Mary) Egeler of Winterhaven, Fla. and Ronald E. (Nancy) Egeler of Traverse City; a daughter, Sandra (David) Hillis of Green Bay, Wis.; one brother, Fredrick "Rick" Rokos; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend and companion, Patricia Egeler. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman; parents; three infant children, Albert, Charles and Carol-Jean; five brothers, Edward, Howard, Albert, Clarence "Jack," and Carl "Case" Rokos; and two sisters, Esher Kopchia and Elizabeth Schlagel.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army.
      Ruth Andrea O'Hara
      Died November 15, 1999
      MARQUEZ, Texas - Ruth Andrea O'Hara, 57, of Marquez, passed away Monday at her home.
      Born Aug. 11, 1942, in Flint, Mich., she was the daughter of Andrew J. and Laura (Morford) O'Hara.
      Ruth received her education in Kalkaska, Mich. She was master of Fox Hound, Lone Acre Hunt for many years. She made her home in Marquez for the past eight years, previously living in the Woodlands.
      She is survived by her mother, Laura O'Hara of Traverse City, Mich.; son, Phillip Andrew O'Hara of Elkhart, Ind.; two sisters, Maureen Richardson of Traverse City, Mich. and Kathleen O'Hara of Whitecloud, Mich.; one brother, Michael O'Hara of Rapid City, Mich.; and a life mate, Arthur F. Preston of Marquez.
      A Wake will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Lone Oak Ranch in Marquez. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, also at the Lone Oak Ranch.
      Arrangements were handled by Blair-Stubbs-McCauley Funeral Directors of Franklin, Texas.
     
      HELEN G. GILLISPIE, 83, of Wellston, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. She was born March 17, 1916.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fernwood Cemetery.
     
      ROBERT D. GUY, 82, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born Sept. 16, 1917.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
     
      KATHRYN E. OHNECK, 41, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born March 12, 1958.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Committal services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Southern Cemetery in Central Lake.
     
      GARNET L. TRILLHAASE, 77, of Traverse City, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999.
      A gathering of family and friends will be held at 10 a.m. today at Salvation Army in Traverse City, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today.
      Helen Dost Stallings Hamm
      Died November 14, 1999
      DUBUQUE, Iowa - Helen Dost Stallings Hamm, 78, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died Sunday at Finley Hospital.
      Born Aug. 25, 1921, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Paul G. and Helene F. (Reinsch) Dost.
      Helen's career as a merchandise buyer in the fashion industry began in the early 1940's at Crowleys in Detroit. In 1943 she moved with her family to Traverse City, Mich. where she married CPO Roy Stallings and was employed at Millikens Department Store. In 1956 Helen moved to Dubuque to accept a position at Stampfers Department Store. A year later she married Vernon A. Hamm, a Dubuque architect. She also worked as a buyer for Rosheks Department Store, the Clothes Horse Boutique and Stevens Smartwear.
      On June 23, 1986, after a long battle with heart disease, she was accepted as a heart transplant recipient at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, the oldest recipient ever in the country at that time. Because of this precious gift of life, Helen strongly supported the organ donation program and presented speeches to educate others on its importance. Helen was also very active in the Finley Hospital Auxiliary where she served as vice president and was a hospital volunteer there for many years. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and belonged to the Ruth Circle.
      Helen also was enthusiastic in her support of the arts. She served on the board for the Dubuque Art Association, loved the symphony, and enjoyed doing art shows with her daughter. She particularly loved returning to her northern Michigan roots every summer with her family and enjoying the beauty of the north woodlands and the Great Lakes, and instilling this appreciation of nature in her children.
      She is survived by her husband, Vern; daughter, Sheryl (Stallings) Cameron; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Roxane Hamm; granddaughter, Elon Cameron; brother, Robert Dost; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeffery; and three brothers, Paul, Fred and John.
      Our angel Helen will be sadly missed here on Earth, but heaven's light is brighter now. We love you.
      Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the funeral services at 11 a.m. today at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1755 Delhi St., Dubuque, Iowa. Rev. George Bauman will officiate.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to University of Minnesota Transplant Program or the Mayo Clinic Cardiac Department.
      Arrangements are being handled by Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Westview Funeral Home, Dubuque, Iowa.
     
      Francis C. Kedrovicz
      Died November 17, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Francis C. Kedrovicz, 70, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born Aug. 7, 1929, in East Bay Township, he was the son of John and Laura (Courtade) Kedrovicz. On June 8, 1952, in Traverse City, he married Rosemary Kucera.
      Francis served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1950. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, helping his neighbors, especially snowblowing for them, and giving away candy to waitresses at many local restaurants.
      He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, of Traverse City; a daughter, Barbara J. (John) Long of Traverse City; a granddaughter, Heather Forrester of Traverse City; a brother, Robert (Coleen) Kedrovicz of Traverse City; and many stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Doris Monterusso.
      Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City with Rev. Paul Megge serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions or Immaculate Conception Church.
      Mabel K. Olson
      Died November 16, 1999
      NORTHPORT - Mabel K. Olson, 89, of Northport, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born April 20, 1910, in Northport, she was the daughter of Oscar Harry and Elizabeth (Gagnon) Kitchen. On Sept. 26, 1934, in Northport, she married Alfred G. Olson, who preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1970.
      Mabel taught at the Solem School for a few years after graduation. She also worked for Anderson's General Store in Northport for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and attended Trinity Church in Northport.
      She is survived by three nieces, Jean (Buster) Dame of Northport, Rosalie (James) Hooper of Lansing and Catherine (George) Brown of Traverse City; seven nephews, Warren (Dorothy) Stowe, of Ludington, Dick (Maxine) Stowe of Grand Rapids, James (Iva) Stowe of Northport, Basil (Barbara) Stowe of Northport, Donald (Patricia) Mikowski of Traverse City, Lawrence (Marilyn) Mikowski of Traverse City and George Mikowski of Traverse City; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her sisters, Gladys Stowe, Mertle Stowe, Frances Mikowski and Marion Teron; and two nieces.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Church of Christ in Northport, where friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service; Rev. Joseph Ripley will officiate. Burial will be in Leelanau Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Church of Christ.
     
      Alice Schardt
      Died November 17, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Alice Schardt, 83, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 14, 1916, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Antonia (Cerny) Blazek. On Jan. 4, 1936, in Traverse City, she married Gerald Schardt, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1977.
      Alice was employed at Traverse City West Junior High School as support staff for 10 years, retiring in 1980. She was an 8th grade graduate of the original one room Sabin school. Alice was a member of College Terrace Wesleyan and the Boardman Valley Ladies Group. She was a former member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Alice enjoyed flower gardening and had worked with Wyatt Gardens.
      She is survived by seven children, Doris Jennette of Traverse City, Ila (Merle) McDiarmid of Irons, Gerald (Sydney) Schardt, Jr. of Sunbury, Ohio, Barbara (Arthur) Vredenburg of Jenison, Richard Schardt of Roswell, NM, Buddy (Catherine) Schardt of Traverse City and Antonia "Toni" (Ronald) Aeschliman of Traverse City; one brother, Rudolph (Norma) Blazek of Squim, Wash.; two sisters, Bessie (Joe) Meyer and Jennie Getchel - both of Traverse City; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Blazek, during World War II; a sister, Rose Bohrer; and a grandson, Duane Jennette.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Deacon Alice Christopher officiating and assisted by Alice Schardt's grandson, Deacon Gregory Barber. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Leelanau 4-H Extension Office in care of Barb Duvall or the American Cancer Society.
     
      Genevieve 'Gene' (Large) Sebright
      Died November 17, 1999
      GRAND RAPIDS - Genevieve "Gene" (Large) Sebright, 84, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Traverse City and the Glen Lake area, died Wednesday.
      Gene was a grade school teacher for many years in the Traverse City Public Schools, retiring in the 1970's.
      She is survived by her children, John (Bonnie) Sebright of Ada; Todd (Mary) Sebright of Akron, Ohio; and Susan (Mark) DeVirgilio of Ada; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted A. Sebright, in 1995.
      Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids would be appreciated.
      Arrangements are being handled by Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service of Grand Rapids.
     
      MELISSA A. CABOT, 27, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, as a result of an auto accident.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Visitation will continue on Saturday from noon until the time of funeral services which will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      MARY M. HOWE, 98, formerly of Manistee, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at the home of her foster daughter in Scottville.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today with an evening prayer at 8 p.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, also in Manistee.
     
      Manuela C. Floering
      Died November 17, 1999
      ELK RAPIDS - Manuela C. Floering, 60, of Elk Rapids, died Wednesday in Traverse City due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
      Born Dec. 10, 1938, on the island of Laite in the Philippines, she was the daughter of Jose and Poz (Cedilla) Pobadova. On March 7, 1961, in the Philippines near Clark Air Force Base, she married Kenny S. Floering, who preceded her in death in October 1991.
      Formerly of Pawcatuck, Conn. and Mystic, Conn., Manuela resided in Elk Rapids for the past year. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, cooking and loved spending time with her four grandsons, especially playing card games with them. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Elk Rapids and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in Pawcatuck, Conn.
      She is survived by a daughter, Lisa B. (Dhefinn) Haarbye of Sponvika, Norway; one son, Glenn E. (Michelle) Floering of Traverse City; and four grandsons, Sebastian and Jonathon Haarbye and Grant and Tyler Floering.
      She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Grace K. Floering.
      Friends may call from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Nick Twomey officiating. Burial will be in Patton Cemetery in LaPorte, Ind.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids or Union Baptist Church, 119 High Street, Mystic, Conn. 06355.
     
      Francis C. Kedrovicz
      Died November 17, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Francis C. Kedrovicz, 70, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born Aug. 7, 1929, in East Bay Township, he was the son of John and Laura (Courtade) Kedrovicz. On June 8, 1952, in Traverse City, he married Rosemary Kucera.
      Francis served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1950. He was employed as a mechanist at Cone Drive Gear for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, helping his neighbors, especially snowblowing for them, and giving away candy to waitresses at many local restaurants.
      He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, of Traverse City; a daughter, Barbara J. (John) Long of Traverse City; a granddaughter, Heather Forrester of Traverse City; a brother, Robert (Coleen) Kedrovicz of Traverse City; two stepgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Doris Monterusso.
      Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City with Rev. Paul Megge serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions or Immaculate Conception Church.
     
     
      Peter Charles Keliher
      Died November 16, 1999
      FRANKFORT - Peter Charles Keliher, formerly of Highland Park and a resident of Benzie County since 1987, died Tuesday evening at the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort at the age of 70.
      Born Oct. 3, 1929, in Detroit, he was the son of Evan and Anna (Ivens) Keliher. He was united in marriage to Mildred Gallison on March 17, 1951.
      Peter had served the country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had worked for 31 years for the Highland Park police force, retiring in 1984 as a sergeant. He then worked for ten years as an investigator for AAA Insurance, retiring again in 1994. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort, the Crystal Lake Art Center and a former member of the Police Officer's Association.
      Peter is survived by his wife, Mildred "Micki" of Frankfort; two sons, Pete (Diane) Keliher of Warren; Michael (Audrey) Keliher, who is chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy and is currently stationed in San Diego, Calif.; one daughter, Karen (Randy) Hall of New Baltimore; two brothers, Evan (Patsy) Keliher of San Diego, Calif. and Dennis (Gloria) Keliher of Warren; five sisters, Martha Rosteck of Madison Heights, Sharon (Dhia) Petros of Ohio, Suzanne (Kurt) Kindred, Colleen (Ron) Nichols of Big Rapids and Helen (Jim) Wood of Illinois; and seven grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Keliher, and a sister, Jean Stewart.
      Services for Peter will be private. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Michigan Heart Association or the Crystal Lake Art Center.
      The family was served by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Richard A. 'Rick' McKenzie
      Died November 16, 1999
      ORTONVILLE - Richard A. "Rick" McKenzie, 39, of Ortonville and formerly of Traverse City, died Tuesday.
      Rick was a skilled gauge setter at the Chrysler Corporation in Hamtramck.
      He was the loving son of Larry and Audrey McKenzie of Traverse City; dear father of Shannon and Harley McKenzie; fianc‚ of Tammy Plamondon; brother of Larry (Mary) McKenzie of Highland and Connie McKenzie and her husband Bob Lamontagne of Traverse City; and grandson of Sylvia Harris of Waterford and Mabel McKenzie of Kentucky. He is also survived by one grandson.
      The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home in Waterford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
      Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse of Oakland County.
      Alice Francis Stephens
      Died November 16, 1999
      MAYVILLE, Wis. - Alice Francis Stephens, 88, of Mayville, died Tuesday at Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
      Born Oct. 4, 1911, in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Francisco and Maria (Rosa) Santana. On Aug. 28, 1943, in Bourne, Mass., she married William Stephens.
      Alice graduated from high school in Arroyo, Puerto Rico in 1929. She was employed as a canteen service manager at a veteran's administration hospital and was a spanish interpreter for the court system in Traverse City, Mich. Alice and her husband moved to Mayville in 1990. She was a life member of the Altar Society at Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Saginaw, Mich. and was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mayville.
      She is survived by her husband, William, of Mayville; daughter, Margaret Mary (Larry) Brandel of Mayville; three grandchildren, Mark Brandel of Mayville, Deborah Brandel of Beaver Dam and Christine (Kent) Bence of Beaver Dam; one great-grandchild, Kelsey Jo Luehring; three sisters, Irma Marrero, Lydia Bell and Anna Vega - all of Puerto Rico; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and three sisters.
      Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Cottrill Funeral Home in Mayville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     
     
      VIOLET E. HILL, 85, formerly of Frankfort and most recently of Sault Ste. Marie, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie.
      Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia, where friends may visit with the family from 3 to 5 p.m. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Crystal Lake Township Cemetery-East.
     
      RICHARD 'RICH' A. LYLE, 74, of Frankfort, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at his home.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday with a Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. at Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort.
     
      VIRGINIA B. MCLEAN, 82, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle.
     
      EARL NARUM, 73, of Elk Rapids, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at his home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      MARY RUTH SIMONS, 69, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1930.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
      Lillian Bieganowski
      Died November 13, 1999
      NEOSHO, Mo. - Lillian Bieganowski, 88, of Neosho, Mo., passed away peacefully Saturday at her son's home in Neosho where she had lived for the past two years.
      Lillian was a site coordinator at the East Jordan Senior Center and spent many years in and around Elk Rapids, Mich. She portrayed Mrs. Claus in several northern Michigan communities.
      Lillian was the mother of two sons, Melvin and Martin; grandmother to seven; and had 11 great-grandchildren.
      Memorial services will be arranged at a later date. Arrangements are pending at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Mo.
     
      Clarence J. Hebert
      Died November 16, 1999
      KALKASKA - Clarence J. Hebert, 83, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday at his home.
      Born Jan 8, 1916, in Bayfield, Wis., he was the son of the late Fred and Margaret Grant Hebert. On Dec. 10, 1941, he married the former Lucille Morrin, who survives.
      Clarence resided in Mt. Clemens until 1981 when he moved to Kalkaska County. He was employed as a rose grower prior to his retirement and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a life member of Land O' Lakes VFW Post No. 8684 and St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church.
      Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, John Hebert of Eastpointe; three daughters, Eileen (Howard) Denryter of Sterling Heights, Mary (Russell) Chambers of Vacaville, Calif. and Linda (Jere) Brown of Lake Ann; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
      Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska where an evening service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Kalkaska with Father Jim Holtz serving as celebrant. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery with military rites under the auspices of Land O' Lakes VFW Post No. 8684.
     
      Joel W. Tvardek
      Died October 13, 1999
      MATLACHA, Fla. - Joel W. Tvardek, 60, formerly of Traverse City, Mich., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, after a lengthy illness with his family at his side.
      Joel was born in Birmingham, Mich. and grew up in Bay County before joining the naval forces in 1958.
      In 1965 Joel moved to Traverse City with his family and worked in the refrigeration business for 15 years before moving to Matlacha, Fla. in 1982. He was an active member of the Pine Island Moose Lodge No. 1954 and the American Legion Post No. 136.
      He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Susan, of Matlacha, Fla.; two sons, Jeffery (Shellee) Tvardek of Grawn and Matthew Tvardek of Pine Island, Fla.; three daughters, Kris (Kelly) Ryon of Buckley, Jill (Jim) Anderson of Interlochen and Wendy Diehl of Traverse City; and ten grandchildren who will miss him greatly, Brannon, Warren and Lean Tvardek, Nicole Tvardek, Katie and Lindsay Ryon, Whitney and Bailey Anderson, Gabrielle Diehl and Amanda Tvardek. He is also survived by three sisters, Jo Ann Pero of Kingsley, Darlene (Fred) Jezewski of Auburn and Pamela (Geff) Arthur of Midland; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
      Joel was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Emma; a son, Joel W. in 1992; and a sister, LouAnn Moran in May 1999.
      Services were held Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999, in Cape Coral, Fla.
      Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 11562 Island Ave., Matlacha, Fla. 33993.
     
     
      LARRY HENCY, 61, of Kingsley, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Covell-Smith Funeral Home of Kingsley.
     
      WILLIAM OLIVER NELSON, 42, of Kaleva, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, unexpectedly at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1956.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
     
      JOHN PAUL NITZKE, 72, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Virginia Barbara McLean
      Died November 18, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Virginia Barbara McLean, 82, of Traverse City, died Thursday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born Oct. 1, 1917, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Frank and Emma (Houdek) Stanek. On April 20, 1943, in Traverse City, she married Glenwood E. "Shorty" McLean, who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1990.
      A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Virginia was employed as a sales clerk for the Cradle to Teen Shop, retiring after 16 years. She was formerly employed by the Lyric Theater and Treasurers Office in City Hall. Virginia was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Co-Redemptorist and Election Board Worker, Precinct No. 3.
      She is survived by a daughter, Sue (Richard) McLean Helm of Fishers, Ind.; a son, Steven McLean of Traverse City; grandson, Eric McLean of Traverse City; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jean (Robert) Boone of Wyoming, Mich.
      Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lawrence Stanek; and a sister, Margaret A. Knapp.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Catholic Church with Rev. William Lipscomb serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Mass intentions, St. Francis Catholic Church or Carmelite Monastery.
     
      Earl R. Narum
      Died November 19, 1999
      ELK RAPIDS - Earl R. Narum, 73, of Elk Rapids, died Friday.
      Born Nov. 24, 1925, in Wheaton, Minn., he was the son of Rev. Hartvig and Constance (Grangaard) Narum. On June 26, 1953, in Detroit, he married Mary E. Schuyler
      Earl served in the U.S. Navy. He attended and played football at University of Colorado. He moved to Elk Rapids in 1988 from Sylvania, Ohio. He was employed at Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee, Wis. and Detroit for 20 years and later was employed at General Electric in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio for 20 years. Earl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids, an Elder and member of the church 's choir. He was also a member of the Rotary and the Elk Rapids Golf Club. He enjoyed playing bridge, fishing and tennis and was involved in community service throughout his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary; three children, Christine (Scott) Eberle of Buffalo, New York, Lynn (Tom) Kellenberger of Boulder, Colorado and Frank (Kathy) Narum of Boulder, Colorado; brother, Paul (Joy) Narum of St. Paul, Minnesota.; and eight grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids with Rev. Dr. Dan Herlein officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Elk Rapids First Presbyterian Church in Earl's name located at 404 Spruce Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or the ALS Association, at 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301.
     
      TOM E. EITNIEAR, 44, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      IRENE R. 'DOLLY' MICOL, 37, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in Traverse City, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born July 24, 1962.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      ELNETTA L. OLENICZAK, 83, of Manistee, died Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Manistee.
     
      HELEN MARIE WILLIAMS, 71, of Elk Rapids, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at her home.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church of Elk Rapids. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Larry LeRoy Hency
      Died November 20, 1999
      KINGSLEY - Larry LeRoy Hency, 61, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 29, 1938, in Kingsley, he was the son of Milo and Velma (Riley) Hency.
      A lifelong resident of Kingsley, Larry was a truck driver.
      Survivors include three children, Tammy Reamer of Traverse City, Randy Hency of Kingsley, and Jack (Laurie) Hency of Kingsley; and five grandchildren.
      Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Earl.
      The family will greet friends from 1 p.m. Wednesday until time of the memorial service which will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Pastor Steve Summerfield will officiate.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
      Mary Beatrice Tank
      Died November 19, 1999
      MESICK - Mary Beatrice Tank, 78, of Mesick, died Friday morning at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac.
      Born Jan. 12, 1921, in Southpoint, Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Minnie (Ball) Sloan; they preceded her in death. She married George "Lloyd" Tank in Detroit; he died in May 1991.
      Mary was a member of Faith Lutheran Church.
      Survivors include three sons, David L. Tank of Atlanta, Lawrence A. (Alice) Tank of Phoenix, Ariz., and Timothy E. (Pam) Tank of Mesick; three grandchildren, Sara, A.J., and Victoria Tank; and a sister, Virginia (Charles) Huff of Tampa, Fla.
      Friends may visit from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church; the Rev. Roger Gallert will officiate.
      Interment will be in Sherman-Mesick Cemetery.
      Memorial tributes may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church; envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
     
      SAMUEL COOK, 79, of Traverse City, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was a native of Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GARY E. KRENZ, 54, of Grayling, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Grayling Nursing Centre. Born Aug. 19, 1945, in Saginaw, he was a self-employed laborer.
      Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gerrish Township Cemetery in Higgins Lake. Arrangements are by Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling.
     
      CHARLES S. MAY, 73, of Traverse City and Englewood, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at his home in Florida.
      Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service in Traverse City.
      Merle (Kimbrough) Bauer
      Died November 19, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Merle (Kimbrough) Bauer, 92, of Traverse City, died Friday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born June 25, 1907, in Helena, Ark., she was the daughter of Robert Lee and Clara May (Mickel) Kimbrough.
      Merle attended Arkansas State and Milwaukee State. She taught for Milwaukee schools until her marriage in 1932 to Louis W. Bauer.
      A former resident of Sturgis, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, Morning Friendship Circle, Sturgis Hospital Auxiliary, Interior and Decorating Guild, and Sturgis Garden Club. Merle was a former member of the Chicago North Shore Woman's Club, Sturgis Women's Club, Chicago Art Institute and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
      Survivors include three grandchildren, Cathy (Randall) Kitzman of Traverse City, Chase (Barbara) Atwood of Galesburg, and Scott Atwood of Oregon; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
      Merle was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Barbara Lou Attwood.
      Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis; the Rev. Keith Treman will officiate.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Tom E. Eitniear
      Died November 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Tom E. Eitniear, 44, died in Benzie County on Sunday.
      Born April 7, 1955, in Traverse City, he was the son of William and Viola V. (Goodrich) Eitniear. In 1978, in Traverse City, he married Karen Kundrata.
      A lifelong resident of Traverse City, he graduated from Traverse City High School and Northwestern Michigan College. He was a mason for Grand Traverse Construction for the past four years. Prior to that he worked for Holcomb Masonry of Traverse City.
      Tom attended Lake Ann United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, gardening and being with his family.
      Survivors include his wife, Karen, of Traverse City; two sons, Thomas and Steven, at home; his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Mary (Kundrata) Eitniear of San Antonio, Texas; his father- and mother-in-law, Frederick and Marilyn Kundrata of Traverse City; a sister-in-law, Joan Kundrata of Seattle; two brothers-in-law, Frederick Kundrata III of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Richard (Joy) Kundrata of Rochester Hills; three nieces; and one nephew.
      Tom was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia (Eitniear) Olsen in 1995.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Friends may also call one hour prior to funeral services which will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Ann United Methodist Church; Pastor Chuck Towersey will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Ann United Methodist Church or, through the family, to an educational fund for Tom's children.
     
      Charles Allen Geiger Jr.
      Died November 20, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Charles Allen Geiger Jr., 80, died Saturday at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      Born July 1, 1919, in Detroit, he was the son of Charles Allen and Georgiana (Cody) Geiger. On March 22, 1941, in Dearborn, he married Grace Lilly.
      Charles was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. A tool-and-die maker, he was a former resident of Detroit and worked for Ford Motor Co., Burroughs and Chrysler Corp. He moved to Traverse City 32 years ago where he owned and operated Bayshore Industries.
      He was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Traverse City. Charles worked with the Boy Scouts of America, volunteered at the state hospital with other members of his church and served as an RSVP volunteer.
      Survivors include his wife, Grace, of Traverse City; three children, James Allen Geiger of Interlochen, Richard Charles (Andrea) Geiger of Billerica, Mass., and Elizabeth Ann (Durnell) Hoeltzel of Houghton Lake; a sister, Mary Lou Black of Hastings; and three grandchildren.
      Charles was preceded in death by his parents.
      No services are planned.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to First Church of Christ, Scientist of Traverse City.
      Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Elizabeth J. Noveskey
      Died November 20, 1999
      INTERLOCHEN - Elizabeth J. Noveskey, 82, of Interlochen, formerly of Adrian, died Saturday at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 5, 1917, in Freemont, Ohio, she was the daughter of Henry Lloyd and Marie (Cochran) Kiser. On Feb. 10, 1938, she married William Noveskey; he preceded her in death on July 14, 1999.
      Elizabeth was a loving mother and grandmother and a devoted wife. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian and St. Patricks Catholic Church in Traverse City.
      Survivors include five sons, William (Linda) Noveskey of Traverse City, Thomas (Margaret) Noveskey of Tecumseh, Michael (Caroline) Noveskey of Clinton, James (Charlene) Noveskey of Manitou Beach, and Peter Noveskey (Eva Gray) of Adrian; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      Elizabeth was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian; a vigil prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
      The funeral liturgy will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian; Father Thomas Helfrich will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Adrian.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Grand Traverse Pavilions. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, 3050 W. Beecher Road, Adrian, MI 49221.
      Barbara Sterling
      Died October 30, 1999
      BIG RAPIDS - Barbara Sterling, 83, of Big Rapids, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999.
      Memorial services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday at The Presbyterian Church in Traverse City with the Rev. Walter Fitton officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to The Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 701 Westminster, Traverse City, MI 49684.
      Arrangements are by Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
      Galverette J. Thomas
      Died November 18, 1999
      NORTHPORT - Galverette J. Thomas, 82, died Thursday at Leelanau Memorial Health Center.
      Born Oct. 24, 1917, in Northport, she was the daughter of Jacob Martin and Thena (Oleson) Jacobson. On Nov. 25, 1939, in Northport, she married Eugene Winston Thomas.
      A homemaker, Galverette was a former resident of Kalamazoo from the time of her marriage until 1998 when she returned to Northport. She loved to sew and go sightseeing.
      Survivors include a nephew, Gerard Jacobson and two nieces, Janice Stuart and Linda Blair.
      Galverette was preceded in death by her husband, on Feb. 17, 1988; four brothers, Adolph, Clifford, Stiener, and Theodore; and a sister, Mertle.
      A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo; the Rev. Kenneth Sampson will officiate.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Leelanau Memorial Health Center in Northport.
      Arrangements are by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
     
      Helen Marie (Baragwanath) Williams
      Died November 20, 1999
      ELK RAPIDS - On Saturday, Helen Marie (Baragwanath) Williams, 71, was called from this world for service in her Lord's heavenly choir.
      Helen was born in Marquette on April 7, 1928, to Samuel "Art" and Helen (June) Baragwanath. She was married in Marquette on Sept. 1, 1948, to Walter Williams of Newberry. They moved soon afterward to Elk Rapids where she spent the rest of her life.
      Helen was a member of the Eastern Stars and volunteered for a variety of community programs. She enjoyed creating and painting china dolls. Helen was gifted with a beautiful soprano voice; a gift she shared generously with others. She will be best remembered for her tenacious, unwavering love and support of her family and friends, her love of laughter and keen sense of humor. Helen was a 15-year employee of Michigan Bell in a variety of capacities.
      Helen is survived by her husband of 51 years, Walter Williams of Elk Rapids; her six children, Gregory (Camilla) Williams of Grand Rapids, Barbara (Charles) Cape of Lake Ann, David (Kim) Williams of Holland, Daniel (Linda) Williams of Skaneateles, N.Y., Robert George (Kathy) Williams of West Milton, Ohio, and Susan (Andrew) Darling of Traverse City; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Arthur Baragwanath, and her sister, Evelyn Johnson.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Elk Rapids United Methodist Church; Pastor Tom Pier-Firtzgerald and Pastor Dan Herrlein will officiate. The family will greet friends at the church prior to the service, beginning at noon.
      Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name to Elk Rapids United Methodist Church.
      Memorial arrangements are being made by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      CHARLOTTE 'CHARBY' CHARBONNEAU, 84, formerly of Traverse City, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at Mariner Health of Palmetto in Palmetto, Fla.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Palmetto Funeral Home in Palmetto, Fla.
     
      MARJORIE ANN DAVIDSON, 77, of Williamsburg, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      No services are planned. Arrangements were handled by Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service of Traverse City.
     
      A memorial Mass for CHARLES S. MAY, 73, will be held on Monday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ALONZO W. MCCRACKIN, 93, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Bortz Health Care.
      Visitation will be from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Friday at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service of Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Thursday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ELIZABETH J. NOVESKEY, 82, of Interlochen, formerly of Adrian, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Freemont, Ohio.
      A funeral liturgy will be offered at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Adrian. Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian is in charge of arrangements.
      Jeffrey Lee Rivett
      Died November 22, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jeffrey Lee Rivett, 39, of Traverse City and formerly of Hastings, died Monday at his residence.
      Born Nov. 8, 1960, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Ronald W. and Janice (Kelley) Rivett. He attended Hastings High School. In 1992 he married Kate Martinson; that marriage ended in divorce.
      Jeff lived in Louisiana for five years where he worked on oil rigs. He moved to Traverse City in 1990 and has worked for B & Z Well Drilling Company for seven years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and NASS car racing.
      He is survived by two sons, Jamie and Jordon Rivett of Traverse City; mother, Janice Cook of Hastings; brother, Doug (Mary) Rivett of Hastings; sister, Debbie (Benjamin) Curtis of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Jennie Kelley of Hastings; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald W. Rivett, in 1985.
      No visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Michael Anton officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jeffrey L. Rivett Children's Memorial Trust Fund.
      Gillian Woodburne
      Died November 19, 1999
      ST. PETERS, Mo. - Gillian Woodburne, infant daughter of James and Kirstin Woodburne of St. Peters, Mo., died Friday at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
      Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Jim and Sue Woodburne of Traverse City, Mich. and Richard and Peggotty Christensen of Phoenix, Ariz.
      No services are planned. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be directed to Children's Health Fund in care of 1 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 with checks payable to Gillian Woodburne Fund.
      Arrangements were handled by Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles, Mo.
     
      JEFFEREY B. NEYER, 21, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      CLARA BELLE OVERSMITH, 84, of Mancelona, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Tendercare of Traverse City.
      The family will receive friends from noon until the 4 p.m. funeral service Friday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. A graveside service will follow on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, Mich.
     
      Adrian Cornell Buyze, Sr.
      Died November 23, 1999
      DALLES, Ore. - Adrian Cornell Buyze, Sr., 72, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.
      He was born July 25, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the eldest son of seven children to Adrian Leonard and Virginia Flora (Gates) Buyze. He grew up and graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids. After high school, he went directly into the Navy, serving as a fireman on the USS Oglala. He married Jean Bock on May 15, 1948, in Alba, Mich.
      Adrian worked as a farmer and machinist, founding two of his own tool and die businesses. He also raised and trained racing Quarter Horses at his farm in Coldwater, Mich. The Buyze's moved to The Dalles, Ore. in 1989, to be near family.
      Adrian was active with The Dalles American Legion Post No. 19, having served as commander, adjutant and chaplain, also serving as two-term commander of American Legion District No. 5. He was a member of the Dalles Moose and Eagles Lodges, board member of Meals on Wheels and active with his horse and carriage business.
      He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean of The Dalles; his children and their spouses, Adrian C. and Jessie Buyze Jr. of The Dalles, Terrance and Cheryl Buyze of Traverse City, Mich., Randy and Mary Buyze of Mancelona, Mich., Virginia and Dr. Mark D. Czarnecki of The Dalles and Amy and Lawrence L. Jones of Oakridge, Ore.; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his siblings, Vurlyn Jerry Buyze of Grand Rapids, Mich., Kendrick Buyze of Rockford, Mich., Tom Buyze of Spokane, Wash. and Charlene Cole of Cedar Springs, Mich.
      He was preceded in death by his brothers, Morgan and Dorbert Buyze.
      Graveside memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, at The Dalles Parklawn Cemetery. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
     
      Gladys Lindberg Johnson
      Died October 31, 1999
      NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Gladys Lindberg Johnson, 86, of Northbrook, Ill. and formerly of Traverse City, Mich., died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Northbrook.
      Gladys and her husband, Ben, moved to Traverse City in 1950, building a home on West Bay Shore Drive. Gladys was a founding member of West Bay Covenant Church for over 20 years. She was active on the Norris School PTA board, the Traverse City Garden Club and volunteered as a Gray Lady at the Traverse City State Hospital. She also maintained and rented four cottages on West Bay Shore Drive.
      After returning to the Detroit area in the mid 1960s, Gladys and Ben once again made Traverse City their retirement home from 1985 until 1993, when they moved to a retirement community in Northbrook. They enjoyed many years near their children and grandchildren in Illinois before Ben's death in 1996.
      She is survived by her daughters, Donna Jean (Bud) Palmberg and Gloria (Jim) Wildenradt; grandchildren, Jeff (Tami) Palmberg, Christine (Michael) Dotson, Linnea, Corinne and Clark Wildenradt; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
      Besides her husband, Ben, she was also preceded in death by a son, Benny.
      Innumerable memories of her loving life and dedication to a faithful God will help sustain all those whom she leaves behind. Praise God for her life.
      A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at West Bay Covenant Church in Greilickville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.
      Alonzo W. McCrackin
      Died November 23, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Alonzo W. McCrackin, 93, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
      Born March 22, 1906, in Onandaga, he was the son of Clarence M. and Georgia (Hayden) McCrackin. On Nov. 13, 1948, in Baldwin, he married Helen Barrow Carpenter.
      A longtime resident of Traverse City, Alonzo was employed as a pharmacist at Munson Medical Center for 25 years.
      He is survived by his wife, Helen, of Traverse City; five children, Arlene Moses of Grawn, Herbert (Betty) Carpenter of Central Lake, Joyce (Ottis) Burns of Birds Nest, Va., Daniel (Judy) Carpenter of Midland and Margaret (Tom) Gatwood of Pacifica, Calif.; a nephew, Tom Baty of Calif., 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marion; and three grandsons.
      The family will greet friends from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Friday at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service in Traverse City with Pastor Jack Steenbergh officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation.
      Gillian Woodburne
      Died November 19, 1999
      ST. PETERS, Mo. - Gillian Woodburne, infant daughter of James and Kirstin Woodburne of St. Peters, Mo., died Friday at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
      Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Jim and Sue Woodburne of Traverse City, Mich. and Richard and Peggotty Christensen of Phoenix, Ariz.
      No services are planned. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be directed to Children's Health Fund in care of 1 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 with checks payable to Gillian Woodburne Fund.
      Arrangements were handled by Baue Funeral Home in St. Charles, Mo.
     
     
      ANNIE L. (BEAUBIEN) BURGESS, 66, of Interlochen, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      RICHARD GLEASON of Central Lake died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Lake Baptist Church where friends may call at the time of service. Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      THAREL T. 'DUTCH' KANITZ, 91, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
     
      Lloyd A. Carmien
      Died November 23, 1999
      BAY CITY - Lloyd A. Carmien, 68, of Bay City and formerly of Traverse City, died Tuesday evening at Carriage House Nursing Home.
      Lloyd was born May 29, 1931, in Traverse City. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1970 and received a bachelor of art degree in science education, majoring in teaching emotionally impaired and a minor in psychology. In January 1971 he began his teaching career in the Bay City Public School System, teaching the emotionally impaired. Lloyd was a member of the MEA.
      He is survived by his children, Jerry A. (Marji) Carmien, Daniel L. (Susan) Carmien, Linda Mitchem, Elizabeth Frye, Earl Carmien, Richard Carmien and Judy James; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elizabeth LaFreniere, Lois Johnson and Delight Farah; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Earl and Emma (Wheelock) Carmien; his wife, Jacqueline; one brother, Aubrey Carmein; two sisters, Vera Armstrong and Beatrice Collins; and a special nephew, Ronald Armstrong.
      The family of Lloyd will gather from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. in Bay City. Memorial cards for the donor's favorite charity will be available at the funeral home.
     
      Rev. Samuel Wainwright Cook D.D.
      Died November 22, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rev. Samuel Wainwright Cook, D.D., 79, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Samuel was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minn. Son of Louis G. Cook and Gertrude E. Cook, he attended Edison High School in Minneapolis where his father was principal and went on to the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, where he graduated in 1943. Following World War II, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Seabury Western Theological Seminary in 1948. In 1958, he and his wife took their young family to England, where he pursued further master's study for a year at the Central College of the Anglican Communion-Canterbury. In 1978, Sam was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in pastoral counseling from Seabury Western. Over his long and distinguished career with the Episcopal church, he had three parishes: St. Martin's in Minnetonka Beach, Minn. (which he was instrumental in building from a mission into a church), St. Mary's in St. Paul, Minn. and Calvary in Rochester, Minn. In 1986, he returned to St. Martin's as associate pastor for ten years before retiring and moving to Traverse City. A listing of Sam's diocesan and parish initiatives and positions held during his years with the church would fill many pages. He had great energy for the work of building his parishes and he gave tirelessly to people who needed his help, his advice, or his loving and supportive presence.
      In his secular life, Sam was proud to be a member of Rotary International for over 30 years, serving as president of the Rochester Rotary in 1971. He was also a member of the Minnesota Interprofessional Club and served as president in 1990. He continually looked for ways to volunteer in community work, always eager to reach out to others.
      Sam was in the Navy in World War II, commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1943. He participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, at Omaha Beach and later was in the pacific for the invasions of Okinawa and the Philippines. He returned to the states in 1946 and married Barbara Atwood Barnwell in the Church of the Ascension in New York City on June 6, 1946.
      Sam was a man who was deeply rooted in his faith and always looked for the good in others. He would greet strangers with an easy smile and a good word, making friends everywhere he went. He taught us all that being a pastor meant tending to the everyday needs of his congregation, family and friends. He deeply loved his family and took great joy in all of their efforts. His love and concern for others was tireless, and he always seemed to call or to be there when he was needed, offering an encouraging word or gesture. He believed in the healing power of touch and the need for unconditional love. He teased, winked, and laughed his way into our hearts, drawing us out of ourselves into bursts of laughter and happy recollection, and into his clever and playful humor. He loved to fill the moment with his favorite jokes and stories, and he enjoyed playing the musical saw. No matter what he was doing, he always seemed to have time for his loved ones. He offered lots of compliments and was the least judgmental man that most of us will ever know. On the last day of his life, Sam was ministering at a nursing home in Traverse City.
      Sam is survived by his wife, Barbara Cook, of Traverse City; his sons, Stephen (Michele Fallon) Cook of Minneapolis, Minn. and David (Deborah) Cook of Edina, Minn.; and his daughters, Katharine (Bruce) Douglass of Traverse City and Elizabeth Cook of Boise, Idaho. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Justin and Evan Cook, Sara Cook and Andrew and Christopher Douglass, as well as sisters, Katharine Orwig of Berea, KY and Carolyn Skinner of St. Paul, Minn.
      He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret Cook; his parents; his sisters, Virginia Cook and Helen Jones; and his brother, John Cook.
      Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin's By The Lake in Minnetonka Beach, Minn.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
      Local arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
      Thomas M. Johnson Jr.
      Died November 23, 1999
      ORTONVILLE - Thomas M. Johnson Jr., 33, of Ortonville, died Tuesday.
      He was the beloved son of Judy and Thomas Johnson Sr. of Chetek, Wis., and the dear brother of Candace (Kevin) Lane of Grand Rapids and Bobbette Swanson of Cameron, Wis. Thomas is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
      Thomas was a member of Faith Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved his horses. He had been employed by the Wamcor Corp.
      Thomas will lie in state from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today at Sherman Wilk Funeral Home, 135 South St., Ortonville.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 3411 Airport Road, Waterford. The Rev. Jim Combs will officiate.
      Interment will be in Otterholt Cemetery in Prairie Lake, Wis.
      Arrangements are by Sherman Wilk Funeral Home in Ortonville.
     
      REV. DAVID B. BALL, 66, of San Diego, Calif., died Friday morning, Nov. 26, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GERALDINE G. COWLEY, 92, of Mancelona and formerly of Bellaire, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born July 20, 1907.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      ALEX J. FISHER, 70, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in Miami, Fla.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      HILGA A. MARCHI, 91, of Bear Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee.
      Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home, Bear Lake.
     
      WILMA J. 'WILLIE' OLSON, 68, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at her home.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme where visitation will continue from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ANNABELLE OLIVE OSBORN, 77, of Bear Lake and formerly of Muskegon, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born July 13, 1922.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Bear Creek VFW Post No. 6333 in Kaleva with Rev. Mark Anderson officiating. The Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
     
      LELIA IRENE WRIGHT, 66, of Beulah, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at the Maples - Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort. She was born June 9, 1913 in Beulah.
      Visitation will be held from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service on Monday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Interment will be in Homestead Township Cemetery.
     
      JANET WOLVERTON, 64, of Central Lake, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at home. She was born Sept. 23, 1935.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
      John E. Christophersen
      Died November 26, 1999
      NORTHPORT - John E. Christophersen, 86, of Northport, died Friday at his home.
      Born June 30, 1913, in Manistee, he was the son of James and Nina (Johnson) Christophersen. On Aug. 11, 1945, in Northport, he married Florence C. Raftshol, who preceded him in death on July 28, 1983.
      John was a teacher for 42 years, having taught at Bunker School and Muskegon public schools. A member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Muskegon for 50 years, he taught Sunday school and was an active member of the choir. He was also a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport for more than 20 years. John was also a volunteer for the Leelanau Memorial Care Center in Northport. He loved God, his church, his family, his school, his students, fellow teachers and the communities in which he lived. He enjoyed teaching, singing, gardening and swimming on the lake.
      He is survived by two daughters, Ann (Keith) Gorter of Muskegon and Gail Christopherson of Westland; five sons, John A. (Connie) of Ft. Wayne, Walter D. (Margaret) of Muskegon, Philip of Northport, Paul of Detroit and Joseph (Mary) of Muskegon; nine grandchildren, Erica, John D., Megan, Ben, Walter J., Derik, Joseph J., Molly and Audra; and one great-grandson, Christopher.
      He was preceded in death by one brother; and two sisters.
      Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Northport.
      Maribel V. Crouch
      Died November 24, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Maribel V. Crouch, 83, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She was born on Nov. 18, 1916, in Beitner, the daughter of William and Winona (Crandall) McGarry. In 1941, she married Leon M. Crouch in Los Angeles, Calif. and he preceded her in death in 1981.
      Maribel loved cooking for family and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was a longtime member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was very active in the United Methodist Church Women and other church outreach activities. Until recently she had also been an auxiliary volunteer at Munson Medical Center.
      Maribel is survived by her son, Michael and his wife June of Wexford, Pa., two grandchildren, Betsy and Tim, also of Wexford; a brother William of Traverse City; and a sister Rose (Jack) Spear of Richland Center, Wis.
      Maribel was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Margaret Ethel, Frances and Eva.
      Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Haggard officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Asbury United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
      Tharel T. 'Dutch' Kanitz
      Died November 24, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Tharel T. "Dutch" Kanitz, 91, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, at 8 p.m. at Munson Medical Center. He was an educator and an athlete, an avid sports fan, an exemplary neighbor, and a loving, generous father and grandfather.
      He was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Douglas County, Ill., the ninth son of Charles and Sarah (Smith) Kanitz. He graduated from Milan High School in 1926, and from the University of Michigan in 1930. At the university he played on the varsity basketball team, and was proud to have been a member of the 1929 Big Ten Championship team. On June 27, 1931, he married Marian Geib of Grand Rapids.
      Dutch was a career teacher, with a total of 42 years in the classroom in both Iowa and Michigan. He taught and coached football, basketball and track in Big Rapids from 1933 to 1942. For 28 years he taught at Traverse City Central Junior High and was also head football coach, with three championships, from 1942 to 1947, a baseball coach from 1948 to 1951, and he also coached golf for one year in Traverse City.
      He was a faithful member of the First Congregational Church, where he especially enjoyed the fellowship of working in the kitchen. He was a member of the Traverse City University of Michigan Club, the U of M Alumni Association, and a lifetime member of the M Club for U of M lettermen.
      He is survived by his wife, Marian; a son, James (Emilie) Kanitz of Saginaw, daughter, Nancy (Richard) Steiger of Traverse City; five grandchildren, Kristin Kanitz (Michael Wygocki) of Madison, Wis., Daniel Kanitz of Sterling Heights, Laura Steiger (George Gillespie) of Delray Beach, Fla., Thomas Steiger of Seattle, Wash. and Jana Steiger of Washington, DC; and two great-grandchildren, Austen Wygocki and Dylan Gillespie.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers, Walter, Clarence, Elby, Frank, Sylvan, Arthur, Loyal and Joseph Kanitz.
      A memorial service will be held late in December near Christmas. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Congregational Church.
     
      Charles S. May
      Died November 22, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Charles S. May, 71, of Traverse City and Englewood, Fla., died Monday at his home in Florida.
      Born Aug. 3, 1928, in Traverse City, he was the son of Charles S. and Mary Eva (Paffhausen) May. On May 29, 1953, in Angola, Ind., he married Juanita Moore. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
      He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of Traverse City and Englewood, Fla.; four sons, James (Karen) May of Lewiston, John May of Traverse City, Patrick (Nancy) May of Rochester Hills and Michael (Lisa) May of Grand Rapids; and 12 grandchildren, Martin, Matthew, Adrian, Kelli, Kaitlyn, Mitchell, Tyler, Michelle, Madison, Sophia, Andrew and Grace. He is also survived by a brother, James May and four sisters, Mary May, Pat Gouyette, Elizabeth Cloutier and Gretchen Speer.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John May; and two sisters, Jean Ghering and Katherine Snoek.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service in Traverse City, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. James Hayden officiating, where visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
     
      Ruth Marie Psaris
      Died November 26, 1999
      INTERLOCHEN - Ruth Marie Psaris, 76, of Interlochen, went to her heavenly home on Friday, at her residence.
      Born April 25, 1923, in West Branch, she was the daughter of Ben and Eva (Sanborn) Vincent.
      Ruth was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Beulah; and a past member and deacon of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Fla. Ruth and her husband, Anthony, were past owners and operators of Mr. P's in Lake Ann from 1972 to 1982. During her spare time, Ruth enjoyed doing home crafts.
      She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Cicansky of Interlochen; her grandchildren, Crystal Smeltzer of Elberta, Cheryl (Jerry) Andrews of Benzonia, Michael (Hope) Cicansky of Honor, Shamarie (Tom) Regenold of Grawn, Dean (Kelly) Myers of Honor and William (Jenny) Myers of Thompsonville; numerous great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry (Celina) Vincent of Junction City, Kansas.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Psaris, in 1995; her son, Dean Myers; a sister, Mae Dowd; and two brothers, Jack Vincent and Ernest Vincent.
      Memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
      Arrangements are being handled by Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
     
      Willard T. Ritter
      Died November 25, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Willard T. Ritter, 84, of Traverse City, died Thursday morning at home at Ritter's Senior Adult Living Center after fighting a 20 year illness with Parkinson's disease.
      Born June 1, 1915, in Rapid City, he was the son of Paul and Lola (Forsythe) Ritter. On May 13, 1939, in Traverse City, he married Isabelle A. Knieper, who preceded him in death on Nov. 20, 1989.
      Willard lived most of his life in the Traverse City area, owning and operating a farm and later the Acme Skyport Airport, one mile East of Acme. He possessed a pilot's license and enjoyed owning and flying his Cherokee. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and Central Michigan University was employed as a teacher and a principal at Fife Lake, Williamsburg, Birmley and Interlochen. He was also a social worker and director of Social Aid and Welfare in Newago County. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme.
      He is survived by a sister, Delores (Ritter) Smith of Acme; three daughters, Joan (Wilfred) Korson of Northport, Louise Korson of Traverse City and Beverly (Dick) Rooney of Howell; three sons, Kenneth (Betty) Ritter of Flint, Roger (Rhoda) Ritter of Traverse City and Dennis (Audrey) Ritter of Williamsburg; 26 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara Jean; a son, D'Arcy Paul Ritter of Xenia, Ohio; and a brother, Howard Ritter of Traverse City.
      Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at noon Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme with Rev. Edwin Thome serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Diocesan Catholic Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions, Munson Hospice or the Rainbow Fund.
     
      DALE V. CROPSEY, 79, of Beverly Hills, Calif., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Connelly Funeral Home in Cassopolis. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Volinia Baptist Church in Volinia Township in Cass County. Interment will follow in Crane Cemetery, also in Volinia Township.
     
      Services for MARIBEL V. CROUCH, who died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Friends may call the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City from 2 to 5 p.m. today.
     
      GERALD A. 'DUKE' HILL, 52, of Rapid City, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born June 27, 1947.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today with a wake service at 7 p.m. at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Kalkaska.
     
      RUBY SANDBERG, 86, formerly of Benzonia Township, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at The Havenwood Care Center in Bermidji, Minn.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Benzonia Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Beulah.
     
      Annie L. (Beaubien) Burgess
      Died November 24, 1999
      GRAWN - Annie L. (Beaubien) Burgess, 69, of Grawn, died Wednesday, at her home.
      Born Oct. 5, 1930, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Paul and Alta (Harp) Dingley.
      Over the years, Annie had owned several businesses and had also provided in-home health care. She also was a published poet.
      Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (William) Helmintaler of Arizona, their children and Annie's grandchildren, Thomas Ashenbrenner, Jennifer West, Kerri Carr, Jason Zambon and Ann Helmintaler; and their children and Annie's great-grandchildren, Thomas Ashenbrenner III and Sara Helmintaler - all of Arizona; her son, Franklin (Janet) Beaubien, Jr. and their children and Annie's grandchildren, Franklin (Tara) Beaubien III, Randall Scott Beaubien and Angela Beaubien; and her son, Michael (Melissa) Beaubien and their children and Annie's grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicholas, Jennifer and Rebecca Beaubien and a former daughter-in-law, Tammy (Greg) Reicha and their daughter, Annie's granddaughter, Kirsten - all of the Traverse City area.
      Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands Frank Beaubien, Sr. and Boone Burgess; and by a granddaughter, Tiffany Beaubien.
      At her request no services will be held. Burial will take place in Inland Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Annie Burgess family.
      Arrangements were made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Alex J. Fisher Jr.
      Died November 24, 1999
      MIAMI, Fla. - Alex J. Fisher, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away suddenly Wednesday in Miami at the age of 70.
      Born Dec. 27, 1928, to Alex and Catherine (Miller) Fisher on the family farm near Caseville, Mich., he was the 11th of 14 children. On Jan. 30, 1954, he joined Shirley Kucharczyk-Cook in marriage.
      Alex was a 1947 graduate of Elkton High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and served a tour in Germany. In 1956 Alex became a Michigan state police trooper, retiring a detective sergeant in 1975. It was at that time he moved his family to Traverse City, Mich. Whether dancing at the Polish Festival or touring the U.S. in their motor home with friends or attending his grandchildren's athletic events, he enjoyed life to the fullest. He also loved his yard and rock garden and enjoyed golfing. Alex had an extensive toy tractor collection and he and Shirley just finished up a six week tour of Nova Scotia.
      He is survived by his wife, Shirley, son, Edward Fisher and family, Nancy, Shannon and Mitchell; daughter, Terry Punturo and family, Bryan and Kimberly Gotts and Nicholas Gotts; daughter, Sherry Overholt and family, Scott, Alexis and Ashlee; and daughter, Kelly Greilick and family, Craig, Kayla and Carly - all of Traverse City; five brothers, Ray and Maxine Fisher, Tom and Tilly Fisher, Ben and Alice Fisher, Bob and Delores Fisher and Clarence "Trigger" Fisher; three sisters, Dorothy Heleski, Virginia and Gene Coats and Bernice and Mac McRae - all of the Mihigan "Thumb" area.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and sisters; and a granddaughter.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Gerald Micketti serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity that Alex believed in and which helped his family: My Friends Care Bone Marrow Transplant Fund, 148 S. Main St., Suite 101, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.
      Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Elizabeth M. 'Bette' Olman
      Died November 27, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elizabeth M. "Bette" Olman, 77, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 21, 1922, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Archie and Gladys (Dewar) Bellows. On Nov. 10, 1951, in Traverse City, she married Jack J. Olman, Sr.
      Bette enjoyed playing Bunko with her friends, riding bikes, playing volleyball and her dog, Sparky. She also enjoyed collecting knick knacks and pictures. Bette was a former member of TOPS.
      She is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Richard (Jeanne) Olman, Sandy Olman, Sue (Dave) Olman, Jackie (Mark) Smith, Terri (John) Mann, Pam (Russ) Crysler and Jack (Chris) Olman - all of Traverse City; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; great-grandchild expected to arrive any time; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers and sisters.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Following cremation, burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association.
     
      Bertha H. Olson
      Died November 26, 1999
      MAPLE CITY - Bertha H. Olson, 81, of Maple City, died Friday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born Oct. 18, 1918, in Maple City, she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Nemeskal) Bartunek. On Sept. 11, 1954, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Maple City, she married Howard Olson.
      A homemaker, Bertha was a lifelong resident of Maple City. She enjoyed embroidery and crocheting.
      She is survived by an aunt, Anna McConnell of Alberta; several cousins; and a first cousin, Leon Kelderhouse of Traverse City.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard, in 1980; and a brother, Alfred Bartunek.
      Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita's Catholic Church, where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev. Chad Zielinski serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in Cleveland Township Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Cleveland Township Cemetery upkeep or Mass intentions.
      Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Wilma J. 'Willie' Olson
      Died November 25, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Wilma J. "Willie" Olson, 68, of Traverse City, died Thursday at her home.
      Born Feb. 27, 1931, in West Union, Ohio, she was the daughter of Samuel and Tilli Myrtle (Cordrey) Piatt. On May 12, 1957, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dayton, Ohio, she married James Olson.
      A homemaker, Willie was a devoted wife and mother. She was a resident of Traverse City for the past 40 years, moving here after her marriage. After raising her family, she did clerical work, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
      She is survived by her children, Richard L. Olson of Traverse City, Joseph H. (Eileen) Olson of Traverse City, Theresa M. Olson of Traverse City, Janet S. (Brian) Link of Waldorf, Md., Christopher J. Olson of Cedar and Debra J. (Jeff) McNail of Salt Lake City, Utah; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Evart (Juanita) Piatt of Hillsboro, Ohio, James (Eleanora 'Jolly') Piatt of Xenia, Ohio and Samuel (Violet) Piatt of Sabina, Ohio; and one sister, Mildred Jones of Darby, Ohio.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant son, Dale Edward Olson.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme with Rev. Edwin Thome serving as celebrant, where visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Christ the King Catholic Church.
     
      Lelia Irene Wright
      Died November 26, 1999
      BEULAH - Lelia Irene Wright, 86, of Beulah, died Friday at The Maples in Frankfort.
      Born June 9, 1913, in Beulah, she was the daughter of Alvin and Charlotte (Butcher) Hewitt. A homemaker, Lelia loved spending time with her family and enjoyed socializing with people.
      She is survived by her son, Vern L. (Volli) Wright of Muskegon; two grandchildren, Sven (Jody) Wright of Benzonia and Regina (Patrick) Judd of Ann Arbor; twin great-granddaughters, Andrea and Ericka Judd of Ann Arbor; one brother, Williard (Betty) Hewitt of Muskegon; two sisters, Audro Burr of Muskegon and Lucille (John) Robson of Beulah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Lelia was preceded in death by her husband, David Elmer Wright; three brothers, Versal Hewitt, Sr., Leslie Hewitt and Alvin Hewitt; and one sister, Daisey Burr.
      Visitation will be from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service on Monday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah; Rev. Versal Hewitt will officiate. Interment will be in the Homestead Township Cemetery.
     
      The Rev. Father David D. Ball
      Died November 26, 1999
      NORTHPORT POINT - The Rev. Father David D. Ball, 66, of Northport Point and La Jolla, Calif., died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Oct. 18, 1933, in Evanston, Ill., he was the son of Kathleen (Fleming) and Edward Hyde Ball.
      Father David attended Saints Faith, Hope and Charity school and New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill., and, later, Mundelein Seminary. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1960 and became the chaplain of Angel Guardian Orphanage in Chicago.
      He was commissioned a U.S. Navy chaplain in 1968 and served the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Norfolk, Va., Newport, R.I., the Panama Canal Zone, Okinawa, Japan, and San Diego. He retired from the Navy in 1990.
      While not on duty, Father David spent as much time as possible at his cottage at Northport Point.
      Survivors include a brother, John F. Ball of Greenwich, Conn., and a sister, Kathleen Ball Crain of Winnetka, Ill.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Northport; a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the church; the Rev. Father James Gardiner will serve as principal celebrant and Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien will be the homilist.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LILLY BARHITTE, 74, of Honor, passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Home in Muskegon. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeal home. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle. Local arrangements are by Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Beulah.
     
      LLOYD F. FREEMAN, 81, of Bellaire, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born Sept. 23, 1918.
      No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      JO ANN MAYNARD, 61, of Alden, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born Dec. 18, 1937.
      Private family burial will take place in Helena Township Cemetery in Alden. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      HOWARD C. RUNYAN, 67, of Bellaire, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born May 9, 1932.
      A private family burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      SHARON E. (MURRIS) VANDERPOOL, 61, of Grayling, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A homemaker, she was born Aug. 10, 1938, in Adrian.
      A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Vanderpool residence, 2822 W. County Road 612, Maple Forest Township. Arrangements are by Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling.
      James Emmett Arnold
      Died November 28, 1999
      HONOR - James Emmett Arnold, 88, died Sunday in Frankfort.
      He was born April 10, 1911, in Muskegon and moved to Honor in 1975. He married Katheryn Vitek in 1935. She preceded him in death in 1952. He married Ethel L. Hunter in Angola, Ind., on July 3, 1954.
      James was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Frankfort and was a life member of the Elks Club. He was employed at Teledyne Continental Motors until his retirement.
      Survivors include his wife, Ethel, and his granddaughter, Colleen J. Baker of Chicago.
      He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Marlene Baker in 1980.
      Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lee Funeral Home in Muskegon Heights. Funeral services will follow immediately at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Norton Cemetery.
     
      Jefferey Bryan 'Jeff' Neyer
      Died November 24, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jefferey Bryan "Jeff" Neyer, 21, beloved son, died Wednesday at his home in Traverse City.
      Born July 16, 1978, in Manistee, he was adopted in September 1978 by Kenneth and Diane Neyer of Traverse City.
      Jeff attended Pathfinder School, St. Francis Elementary and Old Mission Elementary. He was a 1997 graduate from Traverse City High School.
      In 1997 Jeff was the recipient of an award from the state of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Program for outstanding academic achievement. He was also listed in the 1997 National Who's Who of High School Students.
      Jeff attended Northwestern Michigan College and planned on continuing his studies in the spring semester.
      An extremely bright and talented young man, he enjoyed writing, drawing, art, computers, programming, making amateur videos and designing video games. His hobbies included skydiving. He was a certified scuba diver and found great enjoyment in riding roller coasters. Jeff had many pets and loved animals, especially his new kitten, Spoon.
      Survivors include his father, Kenneth, his mother, Diane (Lievense), his sister, Katherine, his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Lievense of Traverse City, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
      Also surviving are his biological parents, Britt and Kelly Bradford, and his sister, Ashley Marie of Marilla, Mich., as well as their relatives.
      Jeff was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
      Cremation has taken place.
      Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Jospeh Catholic Church of Mapleton.
      A memorial funeral Mass will be co-celebrated at 2:30 Saturday at the church by the Rev. Patrick Barrett of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Rev. James Williams of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Mackinac Island.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grand Traverse Area Right to Life, P.O. Box 1165, Traverse City, MI 49685-1165, or to Child and Family Services Adoption Agency of Traverse City, 3785 Veterans Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
     
      Genevieve V. Romanowski
      Died November 29, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Genevieve V. Romanowski, 77, died Monday at Munson Medical Center.
      Previously a resident of Detroit, she had lived in Traverse City since 1978. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and of the Polish Women's Alliance of America. Genevieve was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed providing for her family.
      Survivors include her husband, Alfred M. Romanowski of Traverse City; four children, Pauline Romanowski and Patricia Romanowski of Traverse City, and Richard Romanowski and Alfred (Joanne) Romanowski Jr. of Eastpoint; and two grandchildren, Christie and Alan Romanowski.
      Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Delphine Gaffke.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Catholic Church; celebrant will be the Rev. Edwin Thome.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.