December 1, 1999

Obituaries

LILLIAN BENNETT, 76, of East Jordan, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at her home in East Jordan.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service Friday at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.
     
      CAROLYN M. SEMAN, 38, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 30, 1999, at her home.
      A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's Record-Eagle. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff funeral home.
     
      Lilly Barhitte
      Died November 28, 1999
      HONOR - Lilly Barhitte, 74, of Honor, went to be with her Lord Sunday evening.
      Born March 14, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of David and Elsie Palmer. She moved to Ludington at the age of eight.
      On June 28, 1945, in Muskegon, she married Ken Barhitte.
      Lilly loved her home, friends and flowers. She always had something good to say about everyone. She liked to play cards, tell funny stories and just plain enjoy life to the fullest.
      Survivors include her husband, Ken; two children, Lilly Marlene McPherson and Allen (Sandra) Barhitte; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Ann, and a grandson, Mark Allen.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes.
      Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Assoc. through the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441
     
      Harriet L. Davidson
      Died November 28, 1999
      KEWADIN - Harriet L. Davidson, of Kewadin and Houston, Texas, died of cancer Sunday at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington while on a visit with her granddaughter, Heidi Nolan and her family.
      Harriet was born in Duluth, Minn. to Herman and Selma (Franke) Hildebrandt. She was a Duluth resident until her marriage to James B. Davidson of Midland in 1971.
      While growing up in Duluth, Harriet was an avid sportswoman, enjoying tennis, horseback riding and golf. She was an excellent artist specializing in water colors. She was an active volunteer for many civic and philanthropic organizations. She was employed by the Duluth Athletic Club for many years.
      In 1981 the Davidsons retired to their home on Torch Lake where Harriet enjoyed cooking, gardening and entertaining family and friends. They spent the winter months in Houston, Texas.
      She is survived by her husband; daughter, Nancy (Edward) Older of Houston, Texas; stepson, James Davidson of Midland; stepdaughter, Marjorie Davidson of Annapolis, Md.; brother, Elvin Hildrebrandt of Duluth, Minn.; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
      Harriet was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Wilfred and Ralph Hildebrandt.
      Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elk Rapids with the Rev. Fredrick Myers officiating.
      In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be directed to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 406 Traverse St., Elk Rapids, MI.
      Arrangements are being handled by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington, Ky.
     
      Roy J. Dawson
      Died November 29, 1999
      HARBOR SPRINGS - Roy J. Dawson, 62, of Harbor Springs, died Monday at his home.
      Roy was born Oct. 18, 1937, at Central Lake, the son of Edward and Grace (Ward) Dawson. He attended and graduated from Central Lake schools in 1955. On Nov. 21, 1959, he married Mary Lou Hoffman in Harbor Springs and the couple made their home in Harbor Springs since 1962.
      Roy worked on the Grand Trunk Railroad car ferries on the Ludington to Manitowoc, Wis. route for four years and for Lamina Bronze Corp. in Bellaire for several years. He also worked for Louis A. Hoffman & Sons in Harbor Springs doing maintenance and construction. Roy served as a firefighter for more than 30 years and was a charter organizer of the Holy Childhood bingo program. He belonged to the Holy Childhood cribbage team and was a member of the Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow. He was involved with the White Sox Little League Team as well as T-ball. He contributed much time and talent to fund-raisers for Holy Childhood Church and School.
      Roy is survived by his wife; one son, Erich; brothers, Virgil and wife Barbara of Alma, Mel and wife Mardell of Bellaire, Jerry and wife Connie of Eastport, Roger and wife Anne of Las Vegas and Leonard and wife Elaine of Bellaire. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by a son, Aron, in 1990.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Holy Childhood Church. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Childhood Church with Rev. Frank Kordek, OFM serving as celebrant. Interment will be in Holy Childhood Cemetery.
      Arrangements were handled by Schiller Funeral Home in Harbor Springs.
     
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      Almer Lloyd Dunlop
      Died November 30, 1999
      LAKE ANN - Almer Lloyd Dunlop, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away Tuesday at Munson Medical Center at the age of 83.
      Born March 29, 1916, to Rex and Mary (Barber) Dunlop of Traverse City. He was joined in marriage to Marietta C. (Ramey) on Sept. 24, 1938.
      Lloyd loved fishing and was a carpenter and owner of Dunlop Flowers in Traverse City. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW Post No. 2780 and the Lake Ann United Methodist Church.
      He is survived by his wife, Marietta; their four sons and wives, Lawrence (Valarie), James (Ginny), Timothy (Cheryl) and David (Michal); 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Rachel and Jean; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and three sisters.
      A memorial open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Dunlop home.
      Memorials may be directed to the Lloyd Dunlop family in care of Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
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      Isadore August 'Izzy' Fasel
      Died November 29, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Isadore August "Izzy" Fasel, 74, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born July 19, 1925, in Hannah, he was the son of Edward and Mary (Rahe) Fasel. On Oct. 12, 1949, at Hannah St. Mary's, he married Marian Kratochvil.
      Born and raised in Hannah, Izzy lived in the Traverse City area his whole adult life. He graduated from Hannah St. Mary's in 1943. Izzy served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper and was stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. He was employed by Traverse City Iron Works in maintenance and was a member of Knights of Columbus, Eagles Aerie FOE No. 383 and the American Military League. Izzy was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors.
      He is survived by his wife, Marian, of Traverse City; four children, Anita Fasel of Traverse City, Bruce (Kim) Fasel of Gaylord, Dennis (Nikki) Fasel of Traverse City and Connie Fasel; special friend, Skip, of Traverse City; sister, Bernadine (Ray) Weber of Kingsley; brother, Albert (Ginny) Fasel of Traverse City; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ivan.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where a Rosary with the K of C will be recited at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at St. Patrick Catholic Church where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Micketti will serve as celebrant. Burial with military honors will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society.
     
      Alice Mae Middleton Smith
      Died November 29, 1999
      SUTTONS BAY - Alice Mae Middleton Smith, 53, of Suttons Bay, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Dec. 5, 1945, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Elmer "Sy" and Dorothy (Firestone) Middleton. On May 18, 1963, in Traverse City, she married Jon Smith, who survives.
      Alice was employed at a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service and has also worked as a secretary. She was a member of Trinity Church in Northport and also attended Suttons Bay Congregational Church and Leelanau Community Church. She was an avid bike rider, sailor and power boater. She loved her family and especially baby-sitting her grandchildren. Alice will always be remembered for her love of nature and any outdoor activity.
      Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sheila (Jeffrey) Lingaur of Omena; son, Clifford (Ann) Smith of Suttons Bay; her mother, Dorothy Middleton of Northport; two brothers, Alan (Tally) Middleton and Sam (Deb) Middleton - both of Northport; a sister, Joan Kalchik of Omena; and three grandchildren, Shelbie, Nina and Emily.
      She was preceded in death by her father.
      Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Suttons Bay Congregational Church with Rev. James Beadle officiating.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Leelanau Community Christian School or Traverse City Shrine Club.
      Arrangements are being handled by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.