November 8, 1999

Obituaries

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.
     
      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.