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July 2000

Obituaries

      RUTH O. CAMPBELL, 90, of Grayling, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Mercy Manor. She was born Jan. 18, 1910, in Oxford.
      Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Grayling Free Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling.
     
      MICHAEL L. HART, 46, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home as a result of a house fire.
      A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Mancelona. The family is being served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
     
      ROSCOE D. MERCHANT, 70, of Elk Rapids, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      ALBERT GILES WARD, 61, of Frankfort, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born May 5, 1939, in Indiana.
      Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements.
     
      Col. Albert J. Brey
      Died June 27, 2000
      EMPIRE - A love for his faith, country and family was the passion which shaped the life of Colonel Albert J. Brey.
      A native of Caspian, Mich., Col. Brey lived in both Empire, Mich. and Port Richey, Fla. He also lived previously in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. He died peacefully of cancer at the age of 83.
      Col. Brey served in World War II during the European Campaign as commander of an Army Corps of Engineers engineer battalion. He was decorated with a Battle Star three times. He left the military in 1946 and opened a confectionery store with his wife and best friend, Bette Jo. "A.J. was a friend to all and a protector and provider," said Bette Jo.
      In 1948, at the onset of the Korean conflict, he was recalled to active duty. Attached to the 1st U.S. Marines, he participated in the Inchon landing in September, 1950, and earned a U.S. Presidential Citation. Continuing to serve in Korea until 1953, he received numerous other decorations including the Bronze Star, two commemorative ribbons, the Korean Presidential Citation and six more Battle Stars.
      After the Korean War, Col. Brey became a military attach‚ at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. An avid photographer, he was often praised for his vivid photographs of Paris at night.
      His military career continued at the Pentagon between 1958 and 1962 where he was Chief, Intelligence Branch Mapping Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers. Later, he was assigned to Iran where he oversaw the building of a small city for Iranian soldiers and their families.
      After his return from Iran, Col. Brey was Professor of Military Science at the University of Detroit. He concluded his military career between 1969 and 1971 in Fort Lee, Va. at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and Fort Lee where he served as Director of Facilities Engineering. As a result of his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
      Throughout his life, Col. Brey was a devoted and practicing Catholic and served as an usher at St. Philip Neri in Empire, Mich. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the church, where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at the church.
      Col. Brey is survived by his wife, Bette Jo; daughters, Ingrid K. Brey and Sonya Yvonne Stanz; one grandchild, Zachary Stanz; five sisters; and two brothers.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 and the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Pasco County, Fla.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Robert Lloyd Pettypiece
      Died June 29, 2000
      SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Robert Lloyd Pettypiece, of Shelby Township, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Dec. 27, 1938, in Amherstburg, Ontario, he was the son of Lloyd and Winifred (Kemp) Pettypiece.
      He was the loving husband of Judith (Abbott); loving father to Steven (Maryann), Cheryl and Michael; loving grandfather to Sean and Tamara; and loving brother to sisters Kathleen (Ross) Dowswell and Margaret Gregory.
      Bob earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University in 1970 and a master of science in computer science from Wayne State University in 1975. He started his career at General Motors in 1963 as an analysis engineer at the Warren Technical Center. He worked in the engineering organization at GM until transferring to Electronic Data Systems in 1984. He retired from EDS as a regional manager of Publishing Services in 1996. Since retiring, Bob taught at many local universities in the curriculum of computer science. Bob and Judy spent summers at their home in Traverse City, where Bob was the treasurer of the Long Lake Peninsula Association.
      Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Wujek Calcaterra in Shelby Township. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 3, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Amherstburg, Ontario.
      Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association.
      Estelle Rubas
      Died June 29, 2000
      BELLAIRE - Estelle Rubas, 84, of Bellaire, formerly of Burbank, Ill., passed away Thursday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      She was born Aug. 10, 1915, in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Mary Ryback. On Oct. 24, 1936, in Chicago, she married Ernest E. Rubas, who preceded her in death in 1998.
      Estelle is survived by a daughter, Gwen (Fred) Rakunas of Eastport; a son, Ernie D. Rubas of Oak Lawn, Ill.; grandchildren, Brent and Jennifer Rubas and Steve (Colleen) and Jeff Rakunas; and a great-grandson, Drew Taylor.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank, Ill. Burial will be in St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, 4543 Scenic Highway, Bellaire, MI 49615.
      Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      ROBERT E. DUFORT, 74, of Traverse City, died Saturday morning, July 1, 2000, at home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      KAREN L. HANNON, 63, of Kalkaska, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Munson Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1937, in Detroit.
      Memorial services will be held at noon Saturday, July 8, at New Hope Church in Acme. Visitation will be at the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      MICHAEL L. HART, 46, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, at his home as a result of a house fire.
      A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Mancelona. The family is being served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona.
     
      DR. MELVIN E. TRAMITZ, 72, of Traverse City, died Friday evening, June 30, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. Friends may call at the church at the time of service. A complete obituary will be in Tuesday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Owen L. Eash
      Died June 30, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Owen L. Eash, 79, of Interlochen for the past 40 years, died Friday.
      Born June 26, 1921, in Lovett, Pa., he was the son of Joseph and Lydia (Josephson) Eash. On Aug. 30, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, he married the former Evelyn Marquardt.
      Owen served in the U.S. Army during World War II as an amphibious engineer in the Pacific. He was employed as a sales training director for Culligan Water Conditioning. He was a member of the Masons of Lima, Ohio and Bethany Bapist Church. A man who loved people and loved to laugh, he also enjoyed fishing, working in the yard and helping others.
      He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Interlochen; four children, Sharon Eash of Traverse City, Robert Eash of Lansing, Bruce Eash of Mason and Thomas (Charlene) Eash of Interlochen; four grandchildren; and a sister, Leota (Bain) McLeod of Webberville.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Grace and Dorothy; and a brother, George.
      Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Bethany Bapist Church with Pastor Donald Sunman and Rev. Jon DeBruyn officiating. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Boy's Town.
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      Lt. Kathleen A. Kinske
      Died June 25, 2000
      BENZONIA - Lt. Kathleen A. Kinske, 27, of Benzonia, died Sunday.
      Kathleen was born Nov. 22, 1972, to Daniel and Patricia Kinske at Naval Hospital Bethesda. Following graduation from Benzie Central High School in Michigan, she attended Marquette University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
      Upon being commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy, Kathleen attended Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga. Her next duty station was aboard the USS Detroit where she earned her Surface Warfare Supply Corps designation and Mission Area Excellence Award, among many other awards. In October of 1998, Kathleen was transferred to the National Naval Medical Center, the place of her birth, where she was assigned until the time of her death.
      Kathleen is survived by her mother, Patricia A. Kinske of Benzonia; one brother, LTJG Daniel E. Kinske, USN of Virginia Beach, Va.; her maternal grandmother, Peg Blankenship of Benzonia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
      She was preceded in death by her father, Chief Petty Officer Daniel L. Kinske, USN (Ret.); paternal grandparents, Leonard and Nancy Kinske; an uncle, Frederick Blankenship of Florida; and a great-uncle, Robert Kane of Los Angeles, Calif.
      Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the First Congregational Church in Benzonia with Rev. Stephen Davidson officiating. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Arlington National Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 80512.
      The family is being served by the McElduff Funeral Homes of Frankfort and Benzonia.
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      Arthur Raymond 'Art' Mlujeak
      Died June 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Arthur Raymond "Art" Mlujeak, 78, of Traverse City, formerly of Elk Rapids, died Thursday at his home.
      Born Oct. 12, 1921, on Old Mission Peninsula, he was the son of Arthur and Ida (Christopher) Mlujeak. On Oct. 12, 1969, in Traverse City, he married the former Nora S. King.
      A veteran of World War II, Art served in the U.S. Army. Art and his wife, Nora, were co-owners of Mlujeak Ceramic Chalet in Elk Rapids. He was also employed by Super-Tool in Elk Rapids, retiring in 1982. A "jack of all trades," he was noted for building miniature log cabins. He enjoyed music. In 1948 to 1949 he sang country music on WTCM and in the 1970's he had his own country band, Michigan Ramblers. Art was also an avid bowler, winning many awards. He was a member of Elk Rapids Baptist Church.
      Art loved his family and cherished them all dearly. He leaves behind his wife, Nora S. Mlujeak of Traverse City; a daughter, Linda (Terry) Pendock of Kingsley; a son, Brad Mlujeak of Traverse City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (Bob) McDermott of Buckley.
      He was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie and Donita; his parents, Arthur Mlujeak and Ida Mlujeak Bee; a brother, William; and a sister, Odessa Montague.
      Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ogdensburg Cemetery on Old Mission Peninsula with Rev. Gary Gladfelter officiating. Full military honors will be under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or Elk Rapids Baptist Church.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      Leo Catherine Steele
      Died June 17, 2000
      CENTRAL LAKE - Leo Catherine Steele, of Central Lake, went to the Lord on Saturday, June 17.
      Beloved wife of the late Colin Francis; loving mother of Lauren (James) Draplin of Traverse City, Catherine Steele of Las Vegas, Patrick of Wixom, Mary (Michael) Finnegan of Central Lake, Michael (Lisa) Steele of Commerce Township and Terry and Kevin - both of Wixom; grandmother of Michael and Craig (Kelley) Morrow, Aaron, Sarah and Leah Draplin, Melodie Younce and Scott, Shelley, Brian, Jacqueline, Kelsey, Michael, Christine, Diana, Joshua, Jeff and Brandi Steele; great-grandmother of Keith and Isaac Morrow; beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Archibald; sister of Mary (Robert) Wagner, Caroline (John) Johannson, Jesse (Rosemary) Watson, Bernard Watson, and the late Florence, John and Frank Watson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
      Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends and pay tribute to her life on her birthday, Thursday, July 8, 2000, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmington at 9:30 a.m. with Msgr. Edward Baldwin officiating. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlevoix County Hospice.
      Local arrangements are being handled by Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
     
      HELEN L. DEROSIA, 75, of Kalkaska, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. A retired housekeeper, she was born April 19, 1925, in Henry County, Va.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kalkaska United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      MARY ANN HOFFHINE, 80, of San Diego, Calif., and a summer resident of Lake Bellaire for many years, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Cloisters Mission Hills Nursing Home in San Diego. A retired teacher, she was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Lakeview Cemetery in Bellaire. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      JOSEPH M. PAWLOSKI, 88, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City and a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle.
     
      ELAINE CLARE RUTKOWSKI, 41, of Manistee, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born Aug. 6, 1958, in Detroit.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee.
     
      Meagan Therese and Madison Jane Donnelly
      Died June 29, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Meagan Therese and Madison Jane Donnelly, infant twin daughters of Dennis J. and Jenise Marie (Cardinal) Donnelly, died Thursday shortly after birth at Munson Medical Center.
      They are survived by their parents of Traverse City; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Jane Cardinal of Ravenna; paternal grandparents, Michael and Therese "Terrie" Donnelly of Traverse City; aunts and uncles, Lisa (Gary) Shively of Traverse City, Jerry (Leslie) Cardinal, Jon Cardinal and Jim Cardinal - all of Ravenna; and one cousin, Erika Cardinal.
      A funeral Mass of the Angels will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mapleton with the Rev. Father Patrick Barrett serving as celebrant. Friends may call at the church at the time of service.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to Healthy Futures, c/o Munson Health Care Regional Foundation, 105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684-2386.
      The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Robert E. 'Bob' DuFort
      Died July 1, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert E. "Bob" DuFort, 74, of Traverse City, died Saturday at his home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
      Born May 12, 1926, in Saginaw, he was the son of Charles W. and Flossie L. (Gawne) DuFort.
      On Dec. 1, 1953, in Flint, he married Shirley M. Shuler.
      Bob was a Detective-Polygraph Examiner and and active member of the Michigan State Police before his retirement in 1976 after 25 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge No. 222, Order of the Eastern Star Traverse Bay Area Chapter No. 147, Michigan Polygraph Association, Michigan State Police Command Officers Association and the Michigan State Police Troopers Association. He owned and operated his own business, R.E. DuFort Investigations. An avid reader, Bob enjoyed the company of his friends and colleagues, he was also a veteran who had served in the U.S. Air Force.
      Survivors include his wife, Shirley M. DuFort of Traverse City; daughter, Nanette L. DuFort-Ashford of Traverse City; sons, Jeffrey S. (Lisa Goodrich) DuFort of Traverse City and Kevin E. (Sheryl Early) DuFort of Traverse City; half brother, Arthur H. (Beverly) Rabold of Saginaw; grandchildren, Alexander K. Ashford of Traverse City, Jessica DuFort of Plymouth, Mich., and Nathaniel DuFort of Plymouth, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Nancy M. Bonadeo of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a niece, Lisa (Brian) Storace of Flint, Mich.
      Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kurtis E. DuFort, and his step father, Arthur J. Rabold.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with a 7:30 p.m. Eastern Star Service followed by a Masonic Service.
      Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church; the Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
     
     
     
      ENID JO BABEL, 79, of Traverse City, died at home, Monday, July 3, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      MARTHA HEERES, 77, of Ellsworth, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at her home.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church.
     
      Memorial services for FRANK J. MILLER will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elk Rapids Baptist Church in Elk Rapids.
      Frank, 95, of Belleview, Fla., died March 28 in Ocala, Fla.
     
      CAROLINE E. MUEHLMANN, 93, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending with the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      RICHARD LEE SPOOR, 63, of Onekama, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, after a seven-year battle with cancer, at the residence of his daughter in Mount Pleasant, while under hospice care. He was born July 18, 1936.
      Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday.
     
      Richard J. Gibney
      Died July 2, 2000
      ANN ARBOR - Richard J. Gibney, 75, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Rapid City passed away Sunday evening, July 2, 2000 at the Riverview of Ann Arbor Nursing Center in Ann Arbor.
      He was born on July 28, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Grace (Lowen) Gibney.
      Mr. Gibney was a Rapid City resident from 1986 to 1999. Mr. Gibney was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids.
      Surviving are a son, Richard D. (Nancy) Gibney of Livonia; two daughters, Denise (David) Day of Brighton and Kaye Marie (James) Walsh of White Lake; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Geraldine Smith of Milford and Margaret Mackay of New York.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000, from St. Patrick Catholic Church, Brighton.
      The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 4, 2000, from 2 to 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. rosary at the Keehn Funeral Home, 706 West Main Street, Brighton (810) 229-9871. Visitation at the church will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
      Graveside Services will be held at noon Thursday, July 5, 2000, at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorial contributions in Mr. Gibney's name are suggested to the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery Statue Fund.
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      Joseph M. Pawloski
      Died July 2, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Joseph Mark Pawloski, 88 of Traverse City, died Sunday morning with his family present at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born June 18, 1912, in Utica, Mich., he was the son of Philip and Mary (Knight) Pawloski. As a youth he moved to Thompsonville, Mich., where he excelled in high school track and basketball. On June 19, 1937, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Elizabeth G. Williamson, in Copemish, Mich. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage until Elizabeth's death separated them on Oct. 23, 1995. They are at last together forever.
      During the Depression, Joe worked in mid-Michigan laying track for the railroad. In the '30s, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for six years at Point Betsie in Frankfort, Mich. During World War II, Joe worked as an armed guard at the Chrysler tank arsenal in Detroit. He moved to Traverse City in 1948, working 27 years as a guard at Parsons Manufacturing and then at Cone Gear. Joe was a long-time member of St. Francis Catholic Church. During years of living on Old Mission Peninsula, he also attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mapleton, where he often volunteered his time and served on committees. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Joe served as SF Troop 37 Scout Master during the years while his sons were scouts. Joe was a man of impeccable integrity. He was never late, and he always believed in an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
      Surviving are two sons, Joseph A. (Dawn) Pawloski of Grawn and Peter E. (Karen) Pawloski of Traverse City; two daughters, Betty (Michael) Okoren of Boon and Jean (Donald) Barron of Traverse City; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Rose Anderson, of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth; four brothers; two sisters; and a grandson, David J. Barron.
      A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City where visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 6, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church. Joe's grandson, the Rev. Daniel Barron, OMV, will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions, Oblates of the Virgin Mary or the Carmelite Monastery.
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      Weldon L. 'Wally' Pojar
      Died July 1, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN - Weldon L. "Wally" Pojar, 67, of South Boardman, died Saturday at his home.
      Wally worked for several years as a meat cutter and then spent the remainder of his career as a mud engineer in the oil industry. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Gardner-Neihardt American Legion Post in South Boardman. He had resided in Kalkaska County since 1972 and was a member of the South Boardman United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association.
      Wally was born in Norfolk, Neb., on Aug. 28, 1932, the son of the late Herman and Rose Kucera Pojar. On Aug. 24, 1958, in Omaha, Neb., he was united in marriage with Marilyn Stahr.
      He was a loving and unselfish husband, father and friend to those who survive who include his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Kellie Pojar of South Boardman and Debra Pojar of Kalkaska; six brothers, Bob, Patrick, Thomas, and Larry Pojar - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Duane Pojar of Minneapolis, Minn., and Virgil Pojar of Sioux City, Iowa; seven sisters, Adeline Evans of Foster, Neb., Engeline Bradish, Vada Coan, and Charlyne Snyder - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Marguerite Roberts of Pender, Neb., Lois Luenhagen of Boise, Idaho, and Caroline Angerman of Silt., Colo., three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Two brothers, Leo and John Pojar, preceded him in death.
      A service of appreciation for the life of Wally Pojar will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Pastor Howard Seaver will officiate. Interment will be in Boardman Township Cemetery, Kalkaska County.
      Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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      Lucille J. (Bradley) Tegen
      Died July 3, 2000
      JACKSON - Lucille J. (Bradley) Tegen of Jackson, Mich., formerly of Oak Park, Ill., passed away in Jackson on Monday at the age of 94 years.
      She is survived by her daughters, Janet Bradley Brocius of Bloomingdale, Ill., and Jane Bradley Swanson of Makawao, Hawaii.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Bradley McNish, in 1999.
      She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth Schultz and Tom McNish - both of Jackson, Joseph McNish of Lansing, Karen Foster of Hudsonville, Mich., Kurt Kresser of Hanover Park, Ill., Laura Bender of Bloomingdale, Ill., Lynne Suhling of Gurnee, Ill., Jon Swanson of Hinckley, Ill., and Erik Swanson of Lee, Ill; 18 great-grandchildren; two adopted great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Clarence "Bud" Wolfe of Northport, Mich.
      Mrs. Tegen's great-grandfather was the Rev. Charles Nelson Smith, the founder of Northport, Mich., and her great-grandmother was Charlotte Waukazoo Wolf.
      In her professional life, Mrs. Tegen was a public school teacher in Illinois.
      Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be scattered at a later date in northern Michigan.
      The Jackson chapel ofCharles J. Burden & Son Funeral Homes in is in charge of arrangements.
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      Dr. Melvin E. Tramitz
      Died June 30, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. Melvin E. Tramitz, MD, 72, of Traverse City, died Friday at the Grand Traverse Pavilions following a lengthy illness.
      Born Nov. 7, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of Fred W. and Marion (Nehls) Tramitz.
      Dr. Tramitz earned his Eagle Scout Award while attending Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, graduating from there in 1945. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he served as a Medical Corpsman. Upon completion of his military service, he attended Marquette University where he did his undergraduate work. He attended Marquette University Medical School, now named the Medical College of Wisconsin, and was graduated from there in 1955. Dr. Tramitz completed a rotating internship at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wis., in 1956 and became a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic in the department of Radiology in 1956. He served there until 1959. In that same year, he moved his family to Saginaw, where he practiced radiology from 1959 until he retired in 1990. During that time he served as Chief of Medical Staff at St. Lukes Hospital, was chairman of the Radiology Department of St. Lukes and served as President of the Saginaw Valley Radiology Society. He was also a member of The Radiology Society of North America, The American College of Radiology, and the Tri-County Radiology Society and had served as their president.
      While in Saginaw, he was an active member of First United Methodist Church and after moving to Traverse City, he became a member of Central United Methodist Church. Dr. Tramitz was an avid reader and supporter of area libraries. One of his great joys was reading to his children and later to his grandchildren. His interests also included conservation, travel and skiing, but one of his more serious interests was the Northwest Michigan Blood Program. He participated in donating blood from the time he began college until he became ill. He was recently honored by being awarded the 1999 Certificate of National Recognition for Humanitarian Service to American Blood centers.
      Dr. Tramitz is survived by his wife, Sally (Duggan) Tramitz, whom he married June 13, 1953, in Wausau, Wis.; his children, Deborah Tramitz of Evergreen, Colo., Melanie (Kent) Bjorge of Lake Oswego, Ore., Holly (Bryan) Anderson of Denver, Colo., Peggy Line of Orlando, Fla., and Jamie (Scott) Ekman of Bothell, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Brooke Barlow Hicks, Katherine Tabor, Emily Katzman, Sam Katzman, Geoffrey Line, Madeline Line, and Evan Anderson; one great-grandchild, Aubrey Hicks; and a brother, Ralph (June) Tramitz of Milwaukee.
      A memorial service of death and resurrection will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Central United Methodist Church, The Northwest Michigan Blood Program or your local library.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
     
      MILDRED ALLEN, 82, of Empire, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LAMOINE ANN DOWNARD, 59, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A janitorial supervisor, she was born May 31, 1941, in Coldwater, Mich.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah where friends may call at the time of services. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      ALBINA D. 'ABIE' INGLETON, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 3, 2000.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      LEONA 'ONIE' KOLANOWSKI, 79, of Manistee, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 2, 2000, at her home. She was born Nov. 7, 1920, in Filer Township, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with an evening prayer service at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      SHIRLEY M. MEATTE, 62, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
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      Enid Babel
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Enid Babel, 79, of Traverse City, died at home Monday.
      Born Feb. 11, 1921, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of James and Rose Bailey.
      Enid graduated from Cadillac High School in 1938. She attended Michigan State and received a degree as a Registered Nurse from Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing in Lansing.
      Enid spent three years in the U.S. Army Corps during World War II. She served as a first lieutenant in the European Theater with the 165th Hospital which landed at Omaha Beach and set up as a tent hospital in Normandy, later moving to Rheins, France. After hostilities ended, she worked for a year in Nice, France. Enid returned to Chicago, Ill., where she was employed as an operating room supervisor at Edgewater Hospital. She was an active member of the Illinois State Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association. She was also a member of Mar-sur-Allais American Legion Post. In 1948 she returned to Traverse City where she was an operating room supervisor at Munson Hospital.
      Enid was married in 1949 to Richard Babel who survives. Also surviving are three sons, James B. Babel (Leslie), William R. Babel (Judi), and Thomas M. Babel (Janet); five grandsons; and one granddaughter.
      Enid was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Wauneena Humphrey.
      Over the years she had been an active volunteer for many civic organizations. Enid was a Red Cross volunteer nurse and volunteered for the North West Michigan Blood Program. She was nursing director for the first migrant health clinic held in the area for migrant workers which was sponsored by The Children's Clinic and the United Church Women. She had been an active partner for the Telephone Pioneers Charitable Programs. She was a member of the First Congregational Church for over 55 years, serving on the diaconate and the board of trustees.
      Enid loved all sports, especially downhill skiing, sailing and tennis. She enjoyed bridge. During her youth she spent summers at the National Music Camp studying trumpet. She played trumpet in her later years. She played in the Northwestern Michigan Symphony, NMC Community Band and in later years with small groups just for enjoyment.
      A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      A memorial service will be held at at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church; the Rev. Barbara Hoig will officiate.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to North West Michigan Blood Program.
      Jay Hammer
      Died July 4, 2000
      MANTON - Jay Hammer, 85, of Manton, died Tuesday morning at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City after a short illness.
      He was born Nov. 21, 1914, in Mayfield to David and Rose (Wright) Hammer.
      On Nov. 3, 1934, in Kingsley, he married the former Wanda Tremain.
      Jay grew up in the Kingsley area and worked at the Kingsley Co-Op for a few years as a young man. He operated a cream-trucking business for many years. In 1947 he moved to Manton and operated a trucking business, contracting with Cherry Growers until his retirement in 1972. He was a former Kingsley School Board member, served on the Manton Board of Review and was a former member of the Manton Rotary Club. Jay was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and cutting wood.
      Survivors include his wife, Wanda; a son, James (Claire Ann) Hammer of Marshall; a daughter, Sally (Dallas) Norman of Manton; a brother, Willard (Kay) Hammer of Interlochen; a sister, Dorothy Carlisle of Traverse City; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
      Jay was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      Memorial tributes may be made to the Munson Medical Center Memorial Fund.
      Ursula E. (Pussel) Hawrylak
      Died July 2, 2000
      TORCH LAKE VILLAGE - Ursula E. (Pussel) Hawrylak, 80, of Torch Lake Village, died Sunday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      She was a resident of Rocky River, Ohio, and of Torch Lake. She recently had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Char and Phil Lundy.
      Ursula was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Braunschweig, Germany, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Dora) Winkler.
      She was a longtime member of the St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Rocky River, Ohio, a member of the Altar Guild, a city voting official and member of the local sewing clubs. She also volunteered many hours to visit the sick and transport them to doctor appointments.
      In 1939 she married Franz Pussel and assisted him as his secretary in the Mason Contracting business in the Cleveland area.
      Franz died in 1974. Many years later, in 1984, she married Joseph Hawrylak and they resided in Rocky River and on Torch Lake in Antrim County. Joseph died in 1999.
      Surviving are two children, Franz (Helen) Pussel and Charlotte (Philip) Lundy; a brother, Hugo (Ruth) Winkler of Montclair, Calif.; and a beloved niece, Hilde Ludwig, and nephew, Rudy Rohlke of Titusville, Fla. She is also survived by six grandchildren and five precious great-grandchildren, Patty (Bobby) Boyd and their children, Joseph, Taylor, and Trevor; Erik (Kassie) Lundy; Heidi (Dean) Olesko and their son, Sawyer; Windi (Travis) Disbrow; Anne Pussel and her daughter, Kazimir; and Thomas Pussel.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, in Rocky River with burial in Lakewood Park Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Lake First Congregational Church or the Rocky River St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
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      Jerome M. Mathiasen
      Died June 16, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Jerome M. Mathiasen, 73, of Interlochen, died Friday, June 16, at his home.
      Born May 4, 1927, in Mukwonago, Wis., he was the son of James and Agnes (Westphal) Mathiasen. On July 1, 1951, in Ventura, Calif., he married the former Catherine D. Alexakis.
      Jerome was a veteran of World War II and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces. An industrial engineer, he was employed at Kroehler Manufacturing for over 29 years and, after ten years of service at Alcon Laboratories, he retired in 1993. Jerome lived in the Interlochen area since 1996 and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City. He was also a member of the National Association of Manufacturing, National Association of Industrial Engineers, National Association of Furniture Manufacturing and Knights of Columbus in Xenia, Ohio.
      He is survived by his children, Martha (Gary) Gibbons of Sebastopol, Calif., Paul (Chris) Mathiasen of Maysville, Ky., Steven (Roberta) Mathiasen of San Bernardino, Calif., Karen (Dave) Remington of Beulah, and Mary Mathiasen of Lake-in-the-Hills, Ill.; four grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly Willmer of Mariansville, Ky.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine D. Mathiasen, on Nov. 17, 1998; his parents; and three brothers, James, Harland, and Paul Mathiasen.
      Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Gerald Micketti serving as celebrant. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Roscoe Dwayne Merchant
      Died June 29, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Roscoe Dwayne Merchant, 70, of Elk Rapids, passed away Thursday at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Roscoe was a resident of Traverse City from 1950 to 1968. He moved to Kewadin where he owned and operated cherry farms until his retirement in 1997.
      Born April 20, 1930, at James Decker Munson Hospital in Traverse City, he was the son of Roscoe and Doris (Hayes) Merchant. Following his graduation in 1947 from Elk Rapids High School, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1948. Roscoe was employed by Traverse City Light and Power for 18 years and later worked for Davis Electric. He served as deacon at the Kewadin United Methodist Church and on the board of directors for the local cherry growers. Roscoe loved to read, hunt and fish and enjoyed family genealogy.
      Surviving are three sons, Nile (Terry) Merchant of Rapid City, Ray (Jill) Merchant of Kewadin, and Mike Merchant of Kewadin; two daughters, Susan O'Reilly of Virginia and Julia Tilton of Lake City, Fla.; three brothers, Max (Coral) Merchant, James (Nancy) Merchant of Elk Rapids, and John (Betty) Merchant of Elk Rapids; one sister, Dixie Merchant of Rapid City; and 10 grandchildren, Josh, Jason, Erin, Natasha, Tyler, Michael, Brian, Matthew, Katherine, and Ashley.
      He was preceded in death by his father in 1981 and his mother in 1988.
      Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the Kewadin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.
      Memorials may be directed to Kewadin United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Roscoe will be greatly missed by family and friends.
      God be with you Roscoe.
     
     
     
      STELLA A. BURNS, 90, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      GILBERT H. CARPENTER, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bohemian Cemetery in Bowers Harbor. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      LUCILLE L. MCINTOSH, 79, of Central Lake Township, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey. She was born Feb. 4, 1921.
      The family will receive friend from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes; a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire.
     
      JOHN E. PETERSON, 92, of Prospect Heights, Ill., and formerly of Traverse City, died Saturday, July 8, 2000.
      Visitation will be held at noon Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a celebration of life service will follow at 1 p.m.
     
      MARVIN ALLAN STREETER JR., 61, of Bear Lake, died July 7, 2000, at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1938, in Gilford, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Graveside services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasanton Township Cemetery in Bear Lake.
     
     
      KATHRYN E. 'KAY' WILLIAMS, 82, of Alden, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at home following a long illness. A retired administrative assistant, she was born Sept. 11, 1917, in Lansing.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Bertha M. Werbinski
      Died July 7, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Bertha M. Werbinski, 81, died Friday.
      Born March 5, 1919, in Glen Arbor, she was the daughter of Charles and Violet (Meredith) Sheridan. She married Bernard "Ben" Werbinski in 1952 in Traverse City. Bertha was a resident of Traverse City for most of her adult life.
      Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Randy) Clouse of Traverse City, Norma (David) Bilderback of Cambria, Ill., and Arlene Lister of Knoxville, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in 1977; a son, Roger Werbinski, in 1968; a sister, Ruth Killingbeck; a brother, Lyle "Happy" Sheridan; and a half brother, Arnold "On" Hanson.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Terrace Apartments, 150 Pine St., Traverse City, in the community room; the Rev. Larry Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
     
      ARCHIE A. CHAMPAGNE, 94, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with visitation one hour prior to the service. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      STANLEY W. FURTAK, 84, of Sears, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Arrangements are pending at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
     
      JACKIE LEE GOODALE, 58, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced in the Wednesday Record-Eagle by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      DONALD RAY KOUDER, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday, July 9, 2000.
      Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      EUGENE G. PORTUESI, 83, of Fife Lake, died Sunday, July 10, 2000, at his home.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      CHARLES SVIDRON JR., 47, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born June 16, 1953, in Stronach.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Manistee.
     
      GORDON F. WOODWARD, 66, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. He was born Aug. 6, 1933, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
     
      Stella Ann Burns
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Stella Ann Burns, 90, a lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, died Sunday in Traverse City.
      Born March 8, 1910, in Leelanau County, she was the daughter of Anthony and Louise (Engler) Glazier.
      On July 31, 1942, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Isadore, she married Robert Burns.
      Mrs. Burns attended Holy Rosary School in Isadore. Her first job was as an attendant at the Traverse City State Hospital. She later worked as a waitress at the Park Place Hotel and at The Little Tavern in downtown Traverse City. She well remembered serving Joe Louis and his entourage when they visited Traverse City and could only eat at The Little Tavern. She also worked at local cherry canning factories.
      Mrs. Burns enjoyed playing cards and bingo and listening to music.
      Mrs. Burns had lived for the past 16 years at Silverview Adult Foster Care Home where she was well cared for by Larry and Maureen Quinling.
      Mrs. Burns was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
      Survivors include a son Paul (Helen) Beardsley of Cadillac; two daughters, Marilyn (Louie) Basso of Central Lake and Mary (Denny) Marois of Traverse City; a sister, Martha (Edward) Strang of Cedar; seven grandchildren, Janeen Russell, Debbi Chmielewski, Barbara MacKinnon, Robert Basso, Lynda Freet, Lisa Sutton, and Larissa Chmielewski; and 11 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, on April 23, 1983, and two brothers, Adam and Stephen.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home; Sister Katherine Murphy will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council.
      Marion E. Davis
      Died July 10, 2000
      INTERLOCHEN - Marion E. Davis, 91, died Monday at the James E. Cartwright Care Center in Saginaw after a short illness.
      Marion E. Finch was born Dec. 26, 1908, in Edenville, Mich., the daughter of the late Worden and Addie (Judge) Finch.
      She was married to Rolie A. Hull in 1928; he predeceased her in 1973.
      They had three children, Donald G. (Doraldean) Hull of Brentwood, Calif., and Sally (Phil) Yockey, and Joanne (William) Early - both of Saginaw. She also leaves a stepson, Jack Hull of Grayling. Marion had 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
      Marion was married to William Brewer in 1977; he predeceased her in 1983.
      In 1987 she was married to Siegel Davis; he predeceased her in 1991.
      Marion was the oldest of seven children and is survived by one brother and three sisters, Gordon Finch of Santa Cruz, Calif., Ruth Franklin of Freeland, Mich., Madeline Smith of Bradenton, Fla., and Lorella (Les) McWethy of Largo, Fla.
      She was predeceased by her sister, Mildred Smith and by her brother, Walter Finch.
      Marion led a full life being involved in many activities during her lifetime. She was active in the PTA, an officer on the school board, a Campfire Girls leader, World War II fund driver leader, and participated in many other civic activities.
      Marion and her husband Rolie started the first Rock Club in the Saginaw area. She opened her own gift shop business in 1951 in Saginaw. After Rolie retired in 1959, they operated a gift and rock shop in Interlochen. She operated this summer business until the age of 83 when she decided it was "time" to retire."
      Marion was a member of the Interlochen Bible Church in Interlochen. She was also a member of the Interlochen Women's Club and the Senior's Group in Interlochen. She often visited the elderly at rest homes with her pastor and entertained the residents by reading them poetry, up until her last illness at the age of 91.
      The family will receive friends at the W. L. Case & Co. Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Road., Saginaw from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
      Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse city from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
      Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; the Rev. Bruce Craner will officiate.
      Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the James E. Cartwright Care Center, care of VNA/Hospice, Partners in Caring, 500 S. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI 48602 or the Interlochen Bible Church.
      Scott A. Deater
      Died March 15, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Scott A. Deater of Kingsley, 25, who died March 15, will be remembered at a memorial Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hannah. Immediately following the service, a gathering for friends and family will be held at the home of his parents, Allen and Maggie Deater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
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      Robert A. Dohm Sr.
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert A. Dohm Sr., 71, of Traverse City and Manistique, died Sunday in Manistique as a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
      Robert was born May 24, 1929, in Traverse City to Anthony and Alta (Widdis) Dohm.
      On June 7, 1941, on the Old Mission Peninsula, he married the former Corene Sheldon who survives.
      Robert, along with his father, owned and operated Tony Dohm and Sons garage on Old Mission Peninsula before going to work for J.I. Case as a district representative. He worked for J.I. Case for 25 years and retired in 1984. He then became co-owner and president of Northern Michigan Equipment of Traverse City, retiring in 1996.
      Robert served in the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge No. 323, the American Legion Post No. 4007 and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harleys.
      Besides his wife, Corene of Traverse City and Manistique, Robert is survived by a daughter, Toni (Cecil) Nye of Kingsley; two sons, Jeffrey (Kathe) Dohm and Ronald (Peggy) Dohm Sr. - both of Traverse City; six grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Dohm of Lake Ann, and Zachary (Crista) Ligon, Dijon Dohm, Kaili Dohm, Kaatje Dohm, and Ronald Dohm Jr. - all of Traverse City; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Dohm of Lake Ann and Paige and Alexa Ligon of Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Dohm Jr., in 1981, and his parents.
      Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Jack Steenbergh will officiate.
      Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780.
      Memorials may be directed to the Peninsula Township Volunteer Fire Department.
      Elizabeth M. Dosh
      Died July 9, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Elizabeth M. Dosh, 91, of Frankfort, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Elizabeth was born Sept. 29, 1908, in Derwent, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McAdams) Belford.
      Elizabeth was united in marriage to Mervin Dosh on June 10, 1936, in Flint. Elizabeth and Mervin moved from Lansing to Frankfort in 1978. She lost her husband, Mervin, on May 27, 1987.
      Elizabeth played the piano and sang in choirs in the areas that she lived. She also wrote and acted in plays. She was a member of the Lambda Chi Omega sorority.
      Elizabeth is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and her caregivers, Berry Forbes and Kris Plont.
      She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Margaret, at birth; sister, Josephine McLaughlin; and a brother, Robert.
      Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Fremont, Ohio. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Memorial contributions may be made to donor's choice.
      Ruth G. Lantzer
      Died July 8, 2000
      SOUTH BOARDMAN- Ruth G. Lantzer, 74, of South Boardman, died Saturday at Jackson County Medical Care Facility in Jackson.
      Mrs. Lantzer resided in Livonia until 28 years ago when she moved to Kalkaska County. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Burroughs Corporation in Plymouth. She was a member of the Pine Grove Church of God in Traverse City and the Boardman Area Senior Citizens Club. She was also active with Special Olympics, the Community Choir and North Country Hospice. She enjoyed vocal music.
      Born in Oakland County on Feb. 5, 1926, she was the daughter of Samuel and August Shook Pierce. She married Richard Lantzer in Toledo, Ohio, on July 4, 1946. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1983.
      Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Morano of Munith; a step daughter, Alta Tokarzewski of Florida, a sister, Naomi Allen of Florida; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
      One step son, LaRoy Lantzer, and four brothers, Neil, Bill, Lawrence, and Charles Pierce, preceded her in death.
      A service in appreciation for the life of Ruth Lantzer will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pine Grove Church of God in Traverse City. Pastor Marc Hoard will officiate. Burial will follow in Lodi Cemetery in Kalkaska County.
      Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
      Memorial gifts may be directed to the Pine Grove Church of God.
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      Georgeaan L. Mock
      Died July 9, 2000
      COLUMBUS, Ohio - Georgeaan L. Mock, 82, died Sunday at Kobacker House in Columbus.
      She was the former owner and president of My Shop, Hallmark Cards, located at Kingsdale Shopping Center and University City Shopping Center in Columbus. Georgeann was a member of Upper Arlington Christian Church.
      She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Dreah Lardie; brother, Robert Lardie; and sisters, Lucille Lundemark and Agnes (Billie) Schulz.
      Survivors include her husband, Raymond Dorse Mock; sons, Theodore J. (Mary Jo) Mock of Palos Verdes, Calif., Jeffray E. (Chanthy) Mock of Columbus, and Wendell Duane (Judy) Mock of Kokomo, Ind.; daughters, Sue Ellen (Bob) McClelland of Martinez, Calif., and Dreah Mock (Jack) Cheney of Millersport, Ohio; sister, Marion Gildarski of Traverse City, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
      Friends may call at the Deyo-Davis Funeral Home, 1578 W. First Ave., Columbus, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where services will be held at 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Ben Heskett will officiate.
      Interment will be in Tipton, Ind.
      Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Thurber Community, 717 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43215.
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      Arthur J. 'Art' Olmsted
      Died July 8, 2000
      LITTLE TRAVERSE LAKE - Arthur J. "Art" Olmsted of Little Traverse Lake, died Saturday of complications from pulmonary fibrosis.
      Survivors include his wife, Margaret Olmsted; two sons, Craig (Karen) of Charlotte, Mich., and Roger of Suttons Bay; and a daughter, Sara (John) Gedda of Rochester Hills. He is also survived by two sons by marriage, Donald (Polly) Carr of Alexandria, Va., and Charles (Mary Jo) Carr of Schaumburg, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
      Art was born Sept. 28, 1915, in the Burton Heights section of Grand Rapids. During the Depression years, his family lived in Ludington. After high school graduation, he played piano professionally and traveled Michigan, the eastern United States and Europe. He enrolled at Michigan State College of Engineering in 1937 and continued playing piano and writing orchestrations for local big bands.
      In 1940 he was employed as a draftsman at Oldsmobile Product Engineering, eventually being named chief draftsman on the wartime 20MM Gun Project. After the war, he was part of the group who designed and brought to production the 1947 Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 engine. He retired from Oldsmobile after 34 years of service.
      In April of 1942, Art enlisted in the U.S. Army and was appointed engineering officer of the 343rd Squadron of the 55th Fighter Group in Tacoma, Wash. The Group was the first P-38 fighter aircraft bomber escort over Germany starting in October 1943. At the end of the war, the 55th Fighter Group performed occupation duties at Kaufburen, Germany. He was discharged as a major in the Air Force Reserves in May 1946.
      Art married Honor Joan Lisney of Barking, England in May of 1945. After Joan's death in 1957, he married Margaret Packard Carr in 1962 and resided in Charlotte until retirement in 1974. He then designed and built their home on Little Traverse Lake in Leelanau County.
      Art belonged to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Northport and Light of Life Episcopal Church in Suttons Bay. He was a member of the Grand Traverse/Leelanau Community Health Board from 1981 to 1988 and served as its Chairman in 1985. Art was a founding member of the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) and the Michigan Association of Children with Emotional Disorders (MACED). He belonged to the Michigan Society of Autistic Children and was a Leelanau Probate Court volunteer. Art was also a member of the Leelanau Prospectors Club, the American Federation of Musicians, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Little Traverse Lake Association and the 55th Fighter Group Association.
      Cremation has taken place. Memorial services, directed by the Rev. Louise Kountze, will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Leland Community United Methodist Church, 106 N. 4th St., Leland. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
      In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Light of Life Church, care of Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, Traverse City, MI 49684 or Foundation for Mental Health, 701 S. Elmwood Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49685.
      The family is being served by the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
      Rosalie Racht
      Died June 22, 2000
      GREER, S.C. - Rosalie Racht, 78, formerly of Acme, Mich., died Thursday in Greer.
      Rosalie was a resident of Acme from 1958 through 1995. She donated secretarial services to St. Francis Catholic Church, was a member of the Acme Women's Club, and was a mother to her son and neighborhood children.
      She is survived by her husband, Ellis Racht; a son, Kenneth; sisters, Helen Huboy, Mary Dorsch, Florence Marra, and Monica Nehasil; and one brother, Joseph Lizon.
      Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road in Acme. Burial will be at the cemetery in Acme immediately following services. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church after the service at the cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings St., Traverse City, MI 49686.
      Dorothy M. Soma
      Died June 26, 2000
      WHITE LAKE - Dorothy M. Soma of White Lake, passed away Monday, June 26. She was the loving mother of Connie Soma (Tom Hinsberg) of Cedar. Three other daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children also survive.
      Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan 16250 Northland, Suite 213, Southfield, MI 48075-5200.
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      Janet Marie Way (Bliss)
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Janet Marie Way (Bliss), 50, of Traverse City, died Sunday evening at Grand Traverse Pavilions following a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and caring friends.
      Born Dec. 8, 1949, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Chester and Mary (LaRoche) Way. Janet was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was employed by the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District as a special education teacher at East Junior High School for a number of years.
      Survivors include her mother, Mary Way of Traverse City; two daughters, Amy Marie Bliss and Jennifer Ann Bliss - both of Traverse City; a son, Joshua Ryan Bliss of Traverse City; a sister, Lois Owens of Traverse City; a brother, Charlie Way of Traverse City; a niece, Nienke Judkins of Grand Rapids; a nephew, Dan Owens of Traverse City; and a niece, Leah Way of Traverse City. She is also survived by two great-nieces and a great-nephew whom she dearly loved and treated as grandchildren.
      Janet was preceded in death by her father, Chester Way, and a sister, Betty Lynn Way.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church; the Rev. Father William Lipscomb will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Bliss Children Educational Fund in care of Huntington National Bank, 1241 E. 8th St., Traverse City, MI 49686. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home.
     
     
      MARIAN L. CONKLIN, 70, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      REGINA COURTADE, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      HARRY GORCH, 78, of Manistee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation is from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      JOSEPH KURTYKA, 69, of Frankfort, died Tuesday, July 10, 2000, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Anne Catholic Church. Arrangements are by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      CRAIG ROSMAN LEDERLE, 27, of Leland, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2000, at his home. He was born April 22, 1973, in Traverse City and had worked as a lawn maintenance worker.
      Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Crandell Funeral Home Chapel in White Cloud immediately followed by funeral services.
     
      GEORGIA ESTHER MAXWELL, 104, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at her niece's home in Traverse City following a short illness. She was born March 6, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
      Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service in Iowa City. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City.
     
      PATRICIA A. SCHONTS, 73, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at her home.
      Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A full obituary will appear in the Thursday Record-Eagle.
     
      WILHELMINA ZIMMER, 97, of Grawn, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at a local nursing home.
      No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Archie A. Champagne
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Archie A. Champagne, 94, of Traverse City, died Sunday following a brave and strong battle with his illness.
      He was born Dec. 11, 1905, in Traverse City, to Andrew and Julia (Forton) Champagne.
      Archie worked for Harry's Service Center cleaning heaters for many years. He was an avid musician who played in numerous National Cherry Festival Parades. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed working outside in his yard and traveling. He touched many people's lives and he will be greatly missed by his numerous friends and neighbors.
      Archie is survived by a son, Donald L. Champagne; two daughters, Judy Farrar and Marie Champagne; a niece, Joyce Perry; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with the Rev. Joe Purdy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, today, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Scott A. Deater
      Died March 15, 2000
      KINGSLEY - Scott A. Deater of Kingsley, 25, who died March 15, will be remembered at a memorial Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hannah. Immediately following the service, a gathering for friends and family will be held at the home of his parents, Allen and Maggie Deater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
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      Stanley W. Furtak
      Died July 9, 2000
      SEARS - Stanley W. Furtak, 84, of Sears, died Sunday at Spectrum East Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Born March 29, 1916, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Michael and Louise Furtak.
      A graduate from the Detroit Institute of Technology, Stanley served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired engineer who had worked for Ford Motor Transmission Plant and participated on special assignments for the Ford Indianapolis 500 Racing Team. He was also a former Leelanau County cherry farmer. Stanley enjoyed farming and golfing and loved his pets and farm auctions.
      Survivors include three children, Stanley W. Furtak Jr. of Lapeer, Sharon Louise Reid of Kingsley, and Rosanne Schaub of Suttons Bay; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Stanley was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Rickert, and his parents.
      Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Keswick.
      Memorial may be directed to the American Heart Association if the charity of one's choice.
      Jackie Lee Goodale
      Died July 10, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Jackie Lee Goodale, 58, died Monday at Munson Medical Center.
      Born Oct. 17, 1941, in Fostoria, Ohio, he was the son of Blaine and Alva Mary (Coleman) Goodale.
      A retired salesman, Jackie had lived in Traverse City since he was 23. He enjoyed gardening and loved his dog, Vinnie.
      Survivors include his daughters, Dulcy Goodale and Chelsea Goodale - both of Traverse City; brothers, Bernard Goodale of Findley, Ohio, Roger Goodale of Terre Haute, Ind., and James Goodale of Fort Seneca, Ohio; sisters, Virginia Hart of Fostoria, Ohio, Bernita Gerwin of Madrid, Spain, Gloria Wagner of Fostoria, Ohio, Shirley Bulkowski of Fostoria, Ohio, Beverly Peticas of Fremont, Ohio, and Connie Kiser of Fostoria, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews and one great-great-great-niece.
      Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, Blaine and Alva Mary Goodale; sisters, Eleanor Sheridan and Bessie Gee; and brother, Richard Goodale.
      A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Goodale family home at 318 Wadsworth, Traverse City.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
      Donald Ray Kouder
      Died July 9, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Donald Ray Kouder, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday.
      Born Jan. 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of Raymond and Thelma (Huber) Kouder.
      On March 23, 1979, in Sturgis, Mich., he married Anna L. LaCross.
      Donald was the owner and distributor in Sturgis for Town & Country Cedar Homes of Mishiana, Ind., for 16 years. He and his wife moved to Elk Rapids in 1995. Donald was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was an Elder. He loved his family and life and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golf.
      Survivors include his wife, Anna Kouder of Elk Rapids; children, Vicki (Pete) Brady, Donni Ray Becksford, and Michele (Jim) Grider - all of Apex, N.C., Brian (Tami) Kouder of Holly Springs, N.C., Penny (Richard) Frost of White Pigeon, and Donna (Tim) Hostetler of South Lyon; brothers, Edward (Joyce) Kouder of Harland, Ind., and Richard (Marti) Kouder of Edwardsburg; mother, Thelma Kouder of Edwardsburg; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friends.
      Donald was preceded in death by his father and his son-in-law, Dennis Becksford.
      Cremation has taken place.
      A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church; the Rev. Jim Weber will officiate.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Grace Lutheran Church building fund, 10561 S. US-31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or the charity of one's choice.
      John E. Peterson
      Died July 8, 2000
      ACME - John E. Peterson, 92, of Acme, died Saturday.
      He was born Aug. 16, 1907 in Mariestad, Sweden, the son of Karl and Maria (Kling) Persson.
      John was a member of West Bay Covenant Church in Traverse City. He previously lived in Covenant Village, a retirement community in Northbrook, Ill., for seven years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen (Carlson) Peterson, who died May 29, 1974. John retired from Ford Motor Co. in Detroit in 1972 after 42 years of service.
      Survivors include his son, Erwin (Carol) Peterson of Prospect Heights, Ill.; two grandchildren, Stefanie (David) Dahlstrom and Todd Peterson; and two great-grandchildren, Lacey and Morgan Dahlstrom.
      John was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
      Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A 'Celebration of Life' service will follow immediately with Woody Hansen serving as officiant. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to West Bay Covenant Church.
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      Eugenio 'Gene' Gildo Portuesi
      Died July 9, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Eugenio "Gene" Gildo Portuesi, born Dec. 19, 1916, in Detroit, and local Fife Lake resident since February 1970, passed away Sunday at home.
      He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rita "Rit" LaBrash Portuesi; one brother, Salvador "Sal" Portuesi of Riverview, Fla.; niece, Linda Portuesi Gould of Battle Creek; and nephews, Sebastian Portuesi Jr. of Seattle, Wash., David Portuesi of Mount Clements, and Michael Frances Portuesi of Bakersfield, Calif.
      Gene and Rit owned Cycle Sport Shop, which they moved from Detroit to Cadillac, in February 1970. In October 1980, where as a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, Gene retired in Fife Lake to hunt and fish.
      One of the United States' most outstanding coaches for the sport of bicycle racing, Gene became interested in bicycle racing as a teenager when his family lived for several years in L'Escarene, a village in the vicinity of Nice, France, where he enjoyed watching the Tour de France come through his village every year.
      He began his racing career in Detroit, with a bicycle he brought back from France in 1936, where he won the Men's Michigan State Bicycle Racing Championships in 1938 and 1939. However, due to family obligations and finances, he wasn't ever able to represent Michigan in the National Championships.
      At the end of World War II, Gene, in partnership with Mike Walden, opened two stores as Continental Sport Shops in Detroit. Shortly afterwards Gene was drafted and spent two years in the Pacific theater in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. Gene's brother, Sal, managed one of the stores until his return. In the early 1950s the partnership was dissolved and Gene opened Cycle Sport Shop on Michigan Ave. in Detroit, a landmark for the racing community and the home of the Spartan Cycling Club.
      In 1953 he created the first mail-order catalogue ever dedicated to fine bicycle racing equipment, the "Cyclo-Pedia." Not only did this expert offer the finest in road and track equipment, the catalogue was filled with information concerning diets, weight training, and tactics for both road and track racers. Gene had his team members taking vitamin supplements and doing weight training that well prepared them for world class performances.
      With his second outstanding contribution to cycling, Gene was responsible for coaching many cyclists who became national and world champions. Because of this talent, he was picked as the coach of the USA 1964 Olympic cycling team for the games in Tokyo, Japan.
      Visitation hours will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
      Special services will be conducted by Lay Pastoral Minister, Bernadine Hess on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial immediately following in Grayling.
      Gene will be remembered by his friends and family for his dedication to the American principle of hard work and faithful service to those whose lives he touched.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Father Flanagan's Boys Home, Boys Town Nebraska, 68010.
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      Carl W. Ward
      Died July 11, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Carl W. Ward, 84, of Frankfort, early Tuesday morning went to be with his Lord after a long extended illness.
      Carl was born the first of four children to Jesse and Edith (Marks) Ward.
      During World War II, Carl was in the National Guard and worked at Nova Engine Co. He was employed at REO in Lansing, Mauseth Electric and Olsen Sayles. Carl retired in 1979 from Frankfort Manufacturing after 28 years as an electrician.
      Carl married Margaret Haines from Frankfort on June 25, 1937, she survives. Carl is also survived by their children: Hazel (Richard) Bennett of Maumee, Ohio, Philip (Janet) Ward of Frankfort, Sharon (Skip) Anderson of Frankfort, Robert Ward of Beulah, and David (Terri) Ward of Haslett, Mich., 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a brother, Lyle (Alvina) of Chandler, Ariz., and a sister, Louella (Frank) LaMacchia of Holt.
      Carl was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Brenda Bennett, and brother, Willard.
      Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Frankfort United Methodist Church with Rev. Kay Coombs officiating. Interment will follow at Crystal Lake Township Cemetery North. Friends may meet with the family from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider: Grand Traverse Area Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped, 610 Woodmere, Traverse City, MI 49686.
     
      GILBERT ARTHUR DODGE, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      RUTH G. GIBBS, 72, of Mansitee, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      MILDRED 'MILLIE' KELIHER, 71, of Frankfort, died Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      LAWRENCE G. NIEMEIER, 91, of Kingsley and formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday at his home.
      Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ROBERT L. SNYDER, 56, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Munson Medical Center. He was born Feb. 9, 1944.
      The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Friday, July 14, at the First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan. The family will also receive friends from noon until the time of funeral services at the church.
     
      ALFRED 'DON' SORENSON, 74, of Grayling, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Grayling.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Regina A. Courtade
      Died July 11, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Regina A. Courtade, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Birchwood Nursing Center.
      Born Nov. 23, 1908, in Leelanau County, she was the daughter of John and Martha (Vert) Odoi.
      Regina was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of Catholic Daughters of America. Over the years she was very active in the church, was devoted to her faith and was a real "Prayer Warrior." Regina and her late husband, Floyd, owned and operated The Courtade Trading Center on High Lake Road for several years. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.
      She is survived by a son, James (Joan) Courtade of Traverse City; and three grandchildren, Mark Courtade of San Antonio, Texas, Kathy Courtade of Traverse City and Diane (Eddie) Sandoval of San Antonio, Texas.
      She was preceded in death by her former husbands, Floyd Courtade in 1961 and Ralph Courtade in the late 1960's; two sisters, Alice and Bernice Odoi; and a brother, John Odoi.
      Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral serves will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. James Gardiner serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Mass intentions.
      Donald Ray Kouder
      Died July 9, 2000
      ELK RAPIDS - Donald Ray Kouder, 66, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday.
      Born Jan. 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he is the son of Raymond and Thelma (Huber) Kouder.
      On March 23, 1979, in Sturgis, Mich., he married Anna L. LaCross.
      Donald was the owner and distributor in Sturgis for Town & Country Cedar Homes of Michiana, for 16 years. He and his wife moved to Elk Rapids in 1995. Donald was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he was an Elder. He loved his family and life and enjoyed woodworking, fishing and golf.
      Survivors include his wife, Anna Kouder of Elk Rapids, Mich.; children, Vicki (Pete) Brady, Donni Rae Becksford, and Michele (Jim) Grider - all of Apex, N.C., Brian (Tami) Kouder of Holly Springs, N.C., Penny (Richard) Frost of White Pigeon, Mich., and Donna (Tim) Hostetler of South Lyon, Mich.; a son, Victor Ray (Missie) Kosloski of Sturgis, Mich.; brothers, Edward (Joyce) Kouder of Harland, Ind., and Richard (Marti) Kouder of Edwardsburg, Mich.; mother, Thelma Kouder of Edwardsburg, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many friends.
      Donald was preceded in death by his father and his son-in-law, Dennis Becksford.
      Cremation has taken place.
      A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church; the Rev. Jim Weber will officiate.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      The family would prefer memorial contributions to the Grace Lutheran Church building fund, 10561 S. US-31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 or the charity of one's choice.
     
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      Joseph Kurtyka Jr.
      Died July 11, 2000
      FRANKFORT - Joseph Kurtyka, Jr., 69, of Frankfort, died Tuesday at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Joseph was born June 7, 1931, in Detroit. He was the son of Joseph Sr. and Mary (Krainiak) Kurtyka. He was united in marriage to Lillian Porvaznik on June 5, 1954, in Detroit.
      Joseph and Lillian moved from Washington, DC to Frankfort in 1972. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort. Joseph served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years and later worked for Pheol Manufacturing from 1973 to 1985. He enjoyed old movies, crossword puzzles, music, and cooking Sunday omelettes for this family. Joseph was a gifted bowler and a wonderful all round athlete. He was an avid sports fan in his later years. His other interests included fishing and playing video games with his grandchildren.
      Joseph is survived by his wife, Lillian; mother, Mary, of Detroit; his sons, Jayme (Jennifer) Kurtyka of West Chicago, Ill., Jonathan (Rachel) of Westborough, Mass.; his daughter, Karen (George) Durbin of Stevensville, Mich.; his brothers, Marion (Sonia) Kurtyka of Livonia and Carl Kurtyka of Trenton; his sisters, Julia Kurtyka of Detroit and Mary (Jim) Reece of Dearborn Heights; and 12 loving grandchildren.
      Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort with Father James Bearss serving as celebrant.
      Memorials may be directed to Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes.
      Patricia 'Pat' Schonts
      Died July 9, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Patricia "Pat" Schonts, 73, of Traverse City, died Sunday evening at her home.
      Born Dec. 12, 1926, in Fairmont, Va., she was the daughter of Harry and Virginia (Portman) Drake. She married Harry Fuller, then later married Harold Schonts, who preceded her in death in 1989.
      Pat was employed by American Drug in Traverse City. She spent most of her life in the Traverse City area, excepted from 1970 to 1990 when she lived in Iowa.
      She is survived by four sons, Mike Fuller of Alton, NH, David Fuller of Interlochen, Scott (Diana) Schonts of Odebolt, Iowa and Jay (Wendy) Schonts of Traverse City; and seven grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Morgan McDermott; husband, Harold Schonts in 1989; and a son, Jeff Schonts.
      No services are planned at this time.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      OSCAR BERT JONES, 85, of Kingsley, died Thursday morning, July 13, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      PEARL M. RATTRAY, 88, of Rapid City, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born July 13, 1911, in Kalkaska.
      Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska.
     
      ALYCE M. TOMASZEWSKI, 85, of Manistee, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. She was born July 23, 1914, in Manistee County.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by the Johnson Funeral Home, PC in Manistee.
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      Norman Lewis Bailey
      Died July 12, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Norman Lewis Bailey, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at his home.
      Born Jan. 19, 1924, in Grand Haven, he was the son of Lawrence E. and Opal (Klingler) Bailey. On June 12, 1945, in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, he married the former Edith M. Stolbov.
      Norm resided in Traverse City for 25 years before moving to Stockton, Calif. and moving back to Traverse City in 1989 after retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a medic and also served in the Army during the Berlin crisis in 1962. He was employed at Parsons Corp. for 25 years, 18 years in Traverse City and seven years in Stockton. He then worked for Big Valley Aviation in Stockton, retiring in 1987. Norm was a beloved husband of Edith for 55 years, a caring and nurturing father and a role model grandfather and friend. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and those at the VFW and had a wonderful sense of humor. For six years he worked as a Handicap Patrol Volunteer for Traverse City and was a lifetime member of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 of Traverse City.
      He is survived by three daughters, Norma J. Bailey of Mt. Pleasant, Sherril A. Bailey of Clarkston and Beverly E. Wenger of Rawlins, Wyo.; two grandchildren, Norman H. Wenger of Arizona and Tura Rae Wenger of Rawlins, Wyo.; one brother, Vernon Bailey of Traverse City; and one sister, Shirley Koenig of Bandera, Texas.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.
      A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Grawn United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Biteman officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Munson Hospice.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Dorothy Lee Devlin
      Died July 12, 2000
      FLINT - Dorothy Lee Devlin, 63, of Flint, passed away Wednesday at Fostrian Manor in Flushing.
      Mrs. Devlin was born June 7, 1937, in Flint, and resided there all of her life.
      She was employed by General Motors for 17 years and more recently had been employed for ten years as a tax preparer at H&R Block.
      Surviving are a sister, Peggy Featherstone and husband Robert of Traverse City; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
      Mrs. Devlin was preceded in death by her husband Paul Devlin; a son, Paul David Devlin; parents, Charles Arnold and Helen Stearns; and two brothers, George Merrill and Robert Arnold.
      Cremation has taken place. A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Flint.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
     
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      Gilbert Arthur Dodge
      Died July 12, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Gilbert Arthur Dodge, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Feb. 5, 1927, in Detroit, he was the son of John G. and Gladys E. (Collins) Dodge. On Dec. 27, 1969, in Detroit, he married the former May Atkinson of Kendal Cumbria, England.
      Gilbert was a university campus director at Wayne State University, retiring April 25, 1984. Prior to that he had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in Los Angeles. He served with Army Transportation Corp during the Korean War, completed active service in 1955 and resigned his commission in 1965. Gilbert was a member of the American Institute of Planners, Michigan Group of Planners and Theta XI Fraternity University of South California, where he received his BA. Master of Urban Planner was received at Wayne State University. He brought his lovely wife from England where she was a head mistress. Gilbert became a member of Grace Episcopal Church in December, 1998.
      He is survived by his wife, May Dodge, of Traverse City; mother, Gladys E. Dodge of Detroit; brother, Neil G. Dodge of W. Bloomfield and a nephew, Robert M. Dodge of Denver.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City with Rev. Catherine Woods Richardson officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of service.
      In lieu of flowers, the Dodge family has suggested that memorials be directed to either Interlochen Public Radio or a charity of one's choice.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      Robert Downey
      Died July 12, 2000
      FIFE LAKE - Robert Downey, 54, of Fife Lake, died Wednesday at his home after a sudden illness.
      Born Oct. 1, 1945, in Flint, he was the son of DeBlenna Robert and Julia Belle (Mills) Downey.
      Robert came to the Fife Lake area with his family when he was two months old and has been a resident since that time. A graduate from Kalkaska High School, he also served in the U.S. Army during Viet Nam. He worked as a builder and carpenter. Robert was a member of the Fife Lake American Legion Post and enjoyed the outdoors.
      He is survived by two children, Douglas and Kelli; three brothers, Thomas (Melvina) Downey, Dennis Downey and Dale (Sue) Downey - all of Fife Lake; two sisters, Janet (Kenneth) Tidey of Manton and Iva Welch of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant sister, Rita.
      Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Lanning officiating. Burial will be at Walton Junction Cemetery in Fife Lake.
      Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the American Legion Post in Fife Lake.
      Ruth G. Sprenger
      Died July 12, 2000
      COLEMAN - Ruth G. Sprenger, 97, of Coleman, died Wednesday at her granddaughter's home in Weidman.
      Born Oct. 4, 1902, in Flint, she was the daughter of Ernest and Nora (Whitney) Vanderpool. On Dec. 20, 1924, in Flint, she married Elmer J. Sprenger.
      Ruth was an elementary school teacher in Flint and in Coleman. She was also a member of the Faith United Methodist Church.
      She is survived by three sons, Robert (Marjory) Sprenger of Traverse City, Gerald (Karen) Sprenger of Alabama and Edward Sprenger of Milwaukee; two daughters, Barbara (Jake) Vandersys of Weidman and Anna (Charles) Mester of Coleman; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Leo Vanderpool of Coleman.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; and grandchildren, Cindy Mester, Mark Vandersys and Kerry Inghram.
      Graveside memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Geneva Township Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the services at Faith United Methodist Church.
      Friends who wish may give memorials to the Faith United Methodist Church or to MidMichigan Hospice.
      Arrangements are being handled by O'Laughlin Funeral Home in Coleman.
     
     
     
      FRANCES 'BERNIE' MCCREERY, 73, of Mayfield, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Memorial services are tentatively set for Saturday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. An obituary will run in the Friday Record-Eagle.
     
      LUCILLE PRENTICE, 79, of Benzonia, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at the Long Term Care Unit of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort.
      Arrangements are pending from the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home.
     
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      Mildred Allen
      Died July 3, 2000
      EMPIRE - Mildred Allen, 82, of Empire, died Monday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born March 24, 1918, in Lake Linden, she was the daughter of Albert Drew.
      She married Stanley Allen in Taylor.
      Mildred was a very active member in many church organizations. She belonged to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church where she served for 30 devoted years as director of religious education. Mildred enjoyed knitting and made many sweaters and socks for her family.
      Survivors include her beloved husband, Stanley of Empire, a son, Ron J. (Carolyn) Allen of Empire, a granddaughter, Barbara, and a great-grandson, Kevin.
      Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and two sons, Leif and Robert.
      Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at the church; the Rev. Father Chad Zielinski will serve as celebrant.
      Burial will be in St. Philip Neri Catholic Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Philip Neri Catholic Church.
      Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
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      LaMoine Ann Downard
      Died July 2, 2000
      LAKE ANN - LaMoine Ann Downard, 59, of Lake Ann, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born May 31, 1941, in Coldwater, she was the daughter of Alvin E. and Matilda (Wolf) Cutchall. On Dec. 28, 1957, in Texas, she married Donald Dean Downard. LaMoine had been employed as a janitorial supervisor.
      Survivors include her fianc‚, Donald J. Adkins; four daughters, Susie Pearson of Clayton, Deana Smith of Grand Rapids, Lea (Kenneth) Cutchall of Reading, and Wendy (Matt) Ockert of Interlochen; three step sons, Rick (Lisa) Adkins of Grawn, Chuck Adkins of Melbourne, Fla., and Donald Adkins Jr. of Seattle, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth L. (Juanita) Cutchall of Frederic; and a sister, Phyllis J. Hayner of Colon.
      LaMoine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald, in 1975; and two brothers, Alvin and Shirley Cutchall.
      Friends may call at the time of services which will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. The Rev. Bruce Craner will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's own choice in memory of LaMoine A. Downard.
      Albina D. 'Albie' Ingleton
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Albina D. "Albie" Ingleton, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday. Born on July 27, 1912, in Interlochen, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Pribyl) Rak.
      Albie's life was devoted to helping others. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She came from a family of musicians and enjoyed playing the accordion. Albie was a gifted artist who loved to paint with oils. Raised on a farm, she grew up loving animals.
      She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Mehigh of Traverse City; grandchildren, Cynthia Mehigh of Grand Rapids, Gina (Loren) Eckerdt of Traverse City, Laurie (Tom) Sisco of Kingsley, Donna Smith of Lowell, and Lee Mehigh III of South Boardman. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with a eulogy by Tom Sisco. Interment will be in the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Michigan Wildlife Rehabilitation organization.
      Shirley May MeAtte
      Died July 4, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Shirley May MeAtte, 62, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Tuesday.
      Born May 7, 1938, in Empire, she was the daughter of Willard Joseph and Ida (McGarry) Gauthier. Shirley enjoyed bingo, karaoke, dancing and visiting the casinos. She found special pleasure in her children.
      Survivors include four children, Samuel Lonnie (Dorce) Odom of Traverse City, Rodney Allen (Angela) Odom of Hohenwald, Tenn., Ida Marie (Randall) Schaub of Traverse City, and Willard Lee MeAtte of Traverse City; six brothers and sisters, Wayne (Ginny) Gauthier of Traverse City, Mick (Tom) Darscheid of Kingman, Ariz., Janet (Larry) Tellis of Mohane Valley, Ariz., Patrick Gauthier of Traverse City, Donna (Bill) Blay of Marysville, and Mary Ellen (Nick) Metrick of Rochester, N.H.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many dear friends.
      Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Michael Gauthier.
      Visitation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
      A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home; Father Paul Megge will officiate.
      Interment will be in St. Philip Neri Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
      Carolyn E. Muehlmann
      Died July 3, 2000
      TRAVERSE CITY - Carolyn E. Muehlmann, 93, died Monday at her home.
      Born July 10, 1906, in Atlanta, Ga., she was the daughter of Frederick F. and Vassar (Gilbert) Edwards.
      On June 13, 1927, in Atlanta, Ga., she married Carl John Muehlmann.
      Carolyn lived in Traverse City where she was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She was a former resident of Frankfort.
      Survivors include four daughters, Mary Sesso of Kensington, Md., Elizabeth (Joe) Barientos of Hawaii, Ann (Jerry) Fish of Antioch, Calif., and Helen (Larry) Iminski of Algonac; three sons, Paul (Fran) Muehlmann of Fort Worth, Texas, Bill (Nadine) Muehlmann of Midland, and David (Carol) Muehlmann of Port Huron; 32 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Vassar Mattox of San Antonio, Texas.
      Carolyn was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Carl, on Feb. 23, 1959; two sons, Carl Muehlmann Jr. and Peter Muehlmann; and two brothers, Fred and Charles Edwards.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at St. Francis Catholic Church; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church; the Rev. James Gardiner will serve as celebrant.
      Interment will be in Crystal Township Cemetery in Frankfort.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Association of Retarded Citizens of Michigan.
      Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Rose Zelenka
      Died July 2, 2000
      FLINT - Rose Zelenka, 80, of Flint, died Sunday in Traverse City.
      She was born in Owosso on Nov. 1, 1919, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Bulova) Petras.
      Rose married Joseph L. Zelenka on Aug. 7, 1937, in Owosso. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1978.
      She was employed by Kresge Company for 20 years. Rose belonged to Mount Morris Township Senior Citizens Center and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club in Owosso. A very loving mom and grandmother, she was devoted to her family. She highly valued the time she had and touched the lives of those along her way. Her family and friends loved her deeply.
      Surviving are two sons, Ralph Zelenka of Flint and Terry Zelenka of Traverse City; three grandchildren, Tina, Michele, and Marina; three great-grandchildren, Justin, Roseann, and Joseph; two brothers, Edward (Beatrice) Petras of Arizona and Frank (Mary) Petras of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing.
      Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with Don Weatherup officiating. Burial will follow at Flushing Cemetery.
      If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Morris Township Senior Citizens Center.
     
     
      SALLY ANN GROSS, 54, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000.
      Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; a celebration of life service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.
     
      ESTHER S. JOHNSON, 93, of Bear Lake, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 6, 1907, in Kaleva.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Kaleva.
     
      MARIANNE E. KUBACKI, 45, of Manistee, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A secretary, she was born July 12, 1954, in Filer Township.
      Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee.
     
      LEONARD C. SOLLER, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A former flower shop owner, he was born in Brown Township, Manistee County.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are by Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      RAYMOND W. WAARA, 89, of Central Lake, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. He was born July 8, 1910.
      Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
     
     
      Frances 'Bernie' McCreery
      Died July 5, 2000
      MAYFIELD - Frances "Bernie" McCreery, 73, of Mayfield, died Wednesday.
      Born Aug. 6, 1926, in Vichy, Mo., she was the daughter of George and Ina Giesler Guthrie.
      On Aug. 7, 1949, in Fremont, Iowa, she married Raymond L. McCreery.
      Bernie was a former resident of Traverse City and Lamoni, Iowa. An antique collector and dealer, she owned a bed and breakfast in Lamoni. Bernie was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and the American Legion Auxiliary. She served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross Blood Drive and was a Cub Scouts den mother. Bernie was a loving mother and grandmother who was quick to make friends and to lend a helping hand.
      Survivors include her husband, Ray McCreery; three sons, Ronald (Cleone Ann) McCreery of Traverse City, Randall McCreery of Atlanta, Ga., and Rick McCreery of Castle Rock, Colo.; four sisters, Opal (Les) Johnson of Lamoni, Iowa, Faye (Dick) Fuqua of Lamoni, Iowa, Bette (Ron) Lufkin of Denver, Colo., and Tisha (Larry) Butt of Hampton, Iowa; three grandchildren, Michael Mayeaux McCreery, Danielle Rearick, and Sadie Rearick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
      Bernie was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy McCormick and Mildred Saindon; and two brothers, George Guthrie and Robert Guthrie.
      Visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley; a Celebration of Life service will follow immediately with Pastor Linda Carlson officiating.
      Memorials may be directed to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Attn.: Member Services, 1232 22nd St. NW, Washington DC, 20037.
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      Leonard C. Millross
      Died June 19, 2000
      SUN LAKES, Ariz. - Services for Leonard C. Millross, age 65, of Sun Lakes, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, at Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front St., Traverse City, Mich.
      He died Monday, June 19, 2000, at Chandler Regional Hospital. Mr. Millross, a retired sales representative and Korean War United States Army Veteran, was born in Plymouth, Mich. Mr. Millross and family resided in Traverse City from 1971 to 1976.
      Survivors include his wife, Clara "Billie"; daughters, Carrie Sattler of Traverse City and Julie Katt of Chandler; mother, Madeline; sister, Janet Renwick of South Lyon, Mich.; brother, David; and three grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob, and David of Traverse City. Friends are welcome to join the family for this memorial service.
      Deborah M. Paas
      Died July 5, 2000
      GRAND RAPIDS - Deborah M. Paas, 43, of Grand Rapids, formerly a resident of Traverse City for six years, passed away Wednesday.
      Surviving are her husband, Steven Paas; two sons, Christopher and Jacob; her mother, Imogene DeMann; and her sister, Sharon (Tom) Barrett - all of Grand Rapids. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Chapel.
      Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
     
      BERTHA M. WERBINSKI, 81, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at home.
      A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure
      Died June 29, 2000
      HUDSON, Fla. - Ellen Marie (Nesbitt) McClure, 44, of Hudson, Fla., passed away Thursday, June 29, at ho