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February, 1999

Obituaries

FRANCIS 'FRITZ' KNIZACKY, 73, of Free Soil, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Ludington.
      Visitation will be held at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday when a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Free Soil. Burial will be in the church's cemetery.
     
      DECIMA WILSON, 100, of Central Lake, formerly of Echo Township, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan. She was born Nov. 12, 1898, in Echo Township.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      Patricia May Belanger
      Died January 29, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Patricia May Belanger, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly Friday.
      She was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Bridgewater Township, Clinton, Mich., the daughter of Martin and Vera (O' Hara) Hoelzer.
      Pat was a Home Health Aide with Munson Home Care for over 11 years. She took great pride in caring for her patients. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts and sharing time with her children and grandchildren.
      She is survived by her five children, whom she raised with Glen Belanger of Traverse City; Teresa (Kenneth) Burritt of Traverse City, Thomas (Michelle) Belanger of Holland, Ohio, Scott (Lisa) Belanger of Ann Arbor, Todd Belanger of Interlochen and Susan (Jordan) Buning of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Audrey, Allie, Amanda, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Steven, David and Madeline; her sisters, Marilyn (Norman) Randall of McMinnville, Tenn., Alice Moseley of Tucson, Ariz., and Beth Blom of Clinton, Mich.; and her brother, Alton (Penny) Hoelzer of Clinton, Mich.
      Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Clif Burritt officiating. Cremation will follow the services.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Michigan.
     
      Robert August 'Bob' Kortokrax Sr.
      Died January 30, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert August "Bob" Kortokrax Sr., 76, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 14, 1922, in Hannah, he was the son of August and Julia M (John) Kortokrax. On Dec. 27, 1947, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, he married Dorothy A. VanDerMolen.
      Bob graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in 1941. Serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, he spent time overseas as a member of the 97th Bombardment Group. Bob was a member and usher of St. Francis Catholic Church and a life member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge. A past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780, he was also a member of the Eagles, the American Military Legion and AMVETS Post No. 114 of Elk Rapids. Bob enjoyed playing cards and hunting and fishing with his special friend, Al Walters.
      Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Traverse City; two sons, Robert A. (Kathy) Kortokrax Jr. of Traverse City and Mark A. Kortokrax of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two granddaughters, Kara Anne Kortokrax of Traverse City and Karen Sue Hopper of Traverse City; a brother, Eugene (Valeria) Kortokrax of Otsego; two sisters, Mildred Miller of Baltimore, Md., and Marcy (Pat) Robinson of Traverse City; a brother-in-law, Hilbert (Mary) VanDerMolen of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews.
      Bob was preceded in death by his brother John, his sister Geraldine Murphy and his parents.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City; a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City; the Rev. William Lipscomb will officiate. The service will be followed by full military honors by VFW Cherryland Post No. 2780. Burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
      Memorials may be directed to the Elks National Foundation, the library fund of the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools or the charity of one's choice.
     
      Emma B. LeRoy
      Died January 21, 1999
      ALTOONA, Fla. - Emma B. LeRoy, 85, of Altoona, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 21 at home.
      She was born in Alaska, Mich., May 15, 1913, and moved to Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1953, from Webberville, Mich. Emma and her husband, Virgil, spent many summers on Steven's lake near Lake Ann and worked for Krogers. She was a manager for Tupperware and a member of Peninsula Club and Seventh Day Baptist Church in Daytona Beach before moving to Altoona in the 1980s. She enjoyed sewing and travel.
      Survivors include a son, Robert V. LeRoy of Traverse City; a daughter, Patricia L. Atley of Leesburg, Fla.; a brother, James Anderson of Battle Creek; two sisters, Birta Dull and Martha Lee, both of Nashville, Mich.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
      Funeral services have been held under the direction of the Bellevue-Cedar Hill Funeral Home in Daytona Beach.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Seventh Day Baptist Church, 139-145 First Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
     
      Joseph Earl Lober
      Died January 30, 1999
      GLEN ARBOR - Joseph Earl Lober, 83, of Glen Arbor died Saturday at his home surrounded by his loving family.
      Born July 29, 1915, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of George and Edith (Emerson) Lober. On Jan. 6, 1933, in Ohio, he married Eleanor L. Krull; they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year.
      Joseph had formerly lived in Toledo, Ohio, where he had been employed at the Champion Spark Plug Co. as an engineer and manager of research and development. A resident of Glen Arbor since 1978, Joseph was a member of Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597, the Traverse City Shriners, the Empire Noontiders and served on the board of directors for Leelanau County Sharecare. He also enjoyed boating and reading.
      Survivors include his wife, Eleanor L. (Krull) Lober of Glen Arbor; three sons, John P. (Julie) Lober of Traverse City, Robert J. (Judy) Lober of Traverse City, and Michael J. Lober of Glen Arbor; a son-in-law, David P. Dye of Traverse City; a brother, George Lober Jr. of Phoenix and Toledo, Ohio; seven granddaughters, Christine (Jack) Rader of Birch Run, Michelle (Paul) Binsfeld of Empire, Lisa (Mark) Ashley of Petoskey, Wendy (Dave) Roelofs of Lake Ann, Myra (Peter) Zyburt of Marquette, Ginny (Jim) Conricode of Bothell, Wash., and Anne (Jerry) Lafayette of Chicago; and two grandsons, Michael J. Lober of Traverse City and Joseph V. Lober of Holland. Joseph is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole, and Paul Rader of Birch Run; Allison and Stefanie Roelofs of Lake Ann; Willow Ashley of Petoskey; Sarah, Samuel, and Paul Zyburt of Marquette; Perry and Claire Conricode of Bothell, Wash.; and Michael and Katie Wilson of Chicago.
      Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Lober; a daughter, Beverly Dye; and two sisters, Mary Myers and Edith Cope.
      Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City; a Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597.
      Friends may also visit one hour prior to funeral services which will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Glen Lake Community Reformed Church in Glen Lake; the Rev. Stephen Wing will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church.
     
      Doris J. (Gray) Strandberg
      Died January 29, 1999
      MUSKEGON - Doris J. (Gray) Strandberg, 73, died Friday evening.
      She was born, July 27, 1925, and raised on the family homestead in West Almira Township. On Aug. 28, 1945, in Wisconsin, she married Robert "Clare" Strandberg.
      Doris had lived in the Muskegon area since 1944 and had been a baker at Hackely Hospital for 15 years before retiring. A member of Trinity Baptist Church and its Women for Christ group, she also belonged to the Womens Auxiliary of the American Legion.
      Survivors include her husband, Robert "Clare;" a daughter, Patti (Jerry) DeRouin of Muskegon, two loving grandchildren, Amy and Chad; a stepdaughter, Shirley (Marv) Clarke of Muskegon; four stepgrandchildren, Clare, Brian, Kelly, and Kevin; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; three sisters, June Oakley of Kaleva, Carol Bright of Lake Ann, and Barbara Swain of Beulah; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
      Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Gordon Neil Gray, and a sister, Sally Lea Childress.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Sytsema Funeral Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon; (888) 798-7362. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; Pastor Scott Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery in Muskegon Heights.
      Memorials to the Almira Township Historical Society are suggested.
     
      FRED 'SKIP' BRIEGEL, 60, of Interlochen, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at his home.
      Arrangements will be announced in the Wednesday Record-Eagle by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      DONNA (SCHICHTEL) DOLL, 44, of Kingsley, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A memorial Mass will be announced by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes in a full obituary in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      MARSHALL CAMERON JR., 67, of Manistee, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at his home in Driftwood Village.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee.
     
      HAZEL MEYER, 81, of Petoskey, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at her winter home in Lakeland, Fla. She was born Nov. 4, 1917, in Traverse City. A homemaker, she was also a former co-owner of Meyer Hardware in Petoskey.
      Services have been held. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey. Arrangements are by the Stone Funeral Home of Petoskey.
     
      EVA ROMAINE (PARSONS) WAGNER, 94, of Traverse City, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are pending at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Patricia May Belanger
      Died January 29, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Patricia May Belanger, loving mother and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly Friday.
      She was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Bridgewater Township in Clinton, the daughter of Martin and Vera (O' Hara) Hoelzer.
      Pat was a home health aide with Munson Home Care for over 11 years and took great pride in caring for her patients. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts and sharing time with her children and grandchildren.
      She is survived by her five children, whom she raised with Glen Belanger of Traverse City; Teresa (Kenneth) Burritt of Traverse City, Thomas (Michelle) Belanger of Holland, Ohio, Scott (Lisa) Belanger of Ann Arbor, Todd Belanger of Interlochen and Susan (Jordan) Buning of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Audrey, Allie, Amanda, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Steven, David and Madeline; her sisters, Marilyn (Norman) Randall of McMinnville, Tenn., Alice Moseley of Tucson, Ariz., and Beth Blom of Clinton; and her brother, Alton (Penny) Hoelzer of Clinton.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; the Rev. Clif Burritt will officiate. Cremation will follow the services.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Michigan.
     
      Cathy L. Burns
      Died January 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Cathy L. Burns, 44, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Sunday at her home.
      Born Aug. 28, 1954, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Frank and Caroline (Peck) Strang. On July 22, 1972, in Acme, she married Robert Burns.
      Cathy had been employed at United Technologies in Traverse City for 17 years. She enjoyed craft-making, snowmobiling, camping, hunting and spending time at her cabin in the Upper Peninsula.
      Survivors include her husband, Robert of Traverse City; a daughter, Tasha (Erik) Kessner of Kingsley; a son, Joshua Burns of Traverse City; her parents, Frank and Caroline Strang of Traverse City; three brothers, Frank Strang of Traverse City, and David (Marlene) Strang and Tom Strang - both of Kingsley; a sister, Linda (Thomas) Buie of Traverse City; her maternal grandmother, Cecile Peck of Traverse City; a granddaughter, Kelsey; a grandson, Austin; and her special friend, Connie Doctor of Fife Lake.
      Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Traverse City; the Rev. Michael Bright will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
     
      Olaf P. Eiken
      Died February 1, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Olaf P. Eiken, 91, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Olaf moved from Norway to Cedar and lived for several years in Cadillac and Northport before moving to Traverse City in 1926. He had lived in his 10th Street home for over 70 years and was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Sons of Norway and the Traverse City Senior Center where he had been a member of the kitchen band.
      During World War II he worked in the Willow Run bomber plant. He also worked for Grand Traverse Metal Casket Co. for 37 years and for Progress Cleaners & Laundry.
      Born May 21, 1907, in Alesund, Norway, he was the son of Peter and Thora (Dahlen) Eiken. On June 2, 1928, in Traverse City, he married Eldeen Monroe who preceded him in death in February 1993. Olaf was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joyee Eiken, in 1985 and his brother Thoralf.
      Survivors include two daughters, Loretta (Duane) Mehl of Lady Lake, Fla., and Marion (Joseph) Nied of Mayfield; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and several lifelong friends.
      Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home; the Rev. David de Vries will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorials may be directed to the Grand Traverse Commission on Aging, the Grand Traverse Pavilions Adult Day Services Program or the charity of one's choice.
     
      Doris E. 'Betty' Kopus
      Died January 30, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Doris E. "Betty" Kopus, 83, of Traverse City, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 5, 1916, in Winters, she was the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Walls) Cunningham. She spent her early years in Winters, a lumbering town in Alger County in the Upper Peninsula that had been named after her great-grandparents. Her grandfather was the first postmaster in that area.
      Betty moved to Traverse City in 1934 after graduating from Central Michigan College. She worked as a hostess at the Park Place Hotel. After her marriage to Anthony Kopus, they ran Dills for several years. Betty also worked for the Traverse City public schools in the cafeteria department and served as director of cafeterias for 20 years, retiring after 22 years of service. While director of cafeterias, she also served on the state hot lunch board for three separate terms.
      An active member of the First Congregational Church in Traverse City, she was also a member the Traverse City Business and Professional Womens Club, and the Munson Centurions. Betty was also active in the Boardman junior and senior PTAs and music boosters. She volunteered as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for 14 years.
      Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Kenneth) Jordan of Hartford and Barbara (David) Jorgensen of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Ruth Remington of Ypsilanti and Eloise Gember of Muskego, Wis.; a brother, Howard Cunningham of Bandon, Ore.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
      Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, in 1974, and a daughter, Carol Kopus, in 1977.
      Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City; Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or First Congregational Church.
      Arrangements are by Hibbard-Ruggles Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      Joseph Earl Lober
      Died January 30, 1999
      GLEN ARBOR - Joseph Earl Lober, 83, of Glen Arbor died Saturday at his home surrounded by his loving family.
      Born July 29, 1915, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of George and Edith (Emerson) Lober. On Jan. 6, 1933, in Ohio, he married Eleanor L. Krull; they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year.
      Joseph had formerly lived in Toledo, Ohio, where he had been employed at the Champion Spark Plug Co. as an engineer and manager of research and development. A resident of Glen Arbor since 1978, Joseph was a member of Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 597, the Traverse City Shriners, the Empire Noontiders and served on the board of directors for Leelanau County Sharecare. He also enjoyed boating and reading.
      Survivors include his wife, Eleanor L. (Krull) Lober of Glen Arbor; three sons, John P. (Julie) Lober of Traverse City, Robert J. (Judy) Lober of Traverse City, and Michael J. Lober of Glen Arbor; a son-in-law, David P. Dye of Traverse City; a brother, George Lober Jr. of Phoenix and Toledo, Ohio; seven granddaughters, Christine (Jack) Rader of Birch Run, Michelle (Paul) Binsfeld of Empire, Lisa (Mark) Ashley of Petoskey, Wendy (Dave) Roelofs of Lake Ann, Myra (Peter) Zyburt of Marquette, Ginny (Jim) Conricode of Bothell, Wash., and Anne (Jerry) Lafayette of Chicago; and two grandsons, Michael J. Lober of Traverse City and Joseph V. Lober of Holland. Joseph is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole, and Paul Rader of Birch Run; Allison and Stefanie Roelofs of Lake Ann; Willow Ashley of Petoskey; Sarah, Samuel, and Paul Zyburt of Marquette; Perry and Claire Conricode of Bothell, Wash.; and Michael and Katie Wilson of Chicago.
      Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Lober; a daughter, Beverly Dye; and two sisters, Mary Myers and Edith Cope.
      Friends may visit one hour prior to funeral services which will be held at 1 p.m. today at Glen Lake Community Reformed Church in Glen Lake; the Rev. Stephen Wing will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church.
     
      THE REV. ILA M. BENNETT, 91, of Bellaire, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. She was born March 6, 1907. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Bellaire Wesleyan Church. The family will receive friends from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      FRANCISCO 'FRANK' CASTILLO, 64, formerly of Traverse City, died at his home in Las Vegas, Nev., on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. He had been in the Coast Guard and was stationed in Traverse City, retiring in 1975. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be published at a later date.
     
      THE REV. GEORGE W. GeGRAFF, 79, of Glen Arbor, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ELDON J. HANSON, 80, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      LYLE H. HELFRICH, 84, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City. Arrangements are pending with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      ROBERT HUNTER, 81, of Traverse City, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Traverse City Tendercare. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Arrangements are by the Hibbard-Ruggles Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      PAUL A. JONES, 78, of Mancelona, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. He was born Sept. 8, 1920. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona, where the family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of services.
     
      Edward Henning
      Died February 2, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Edward Henning, 86, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born Sept. 8, 1912, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Otto and Hulda (Strasburg) Henning. He married Elsie A. Kanarsky on March 14, 1942, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Royal Oak, Mich.
      A summer resident at Spider Lake for many years, he moved to the area permanently upon retirement. He was employed by the City of Berkley as a police officer for one year and a firefighter for 25 years. Edward was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2780. He liked to fish and hunt and loved to do landscaping.
      Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Kingsley; one son, Elton (Carol) Henning of Kingsley; one daughter, Diana Thorpe of Traverse City; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
      Services for Edward will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
     
      Eva Romaine (Parson) Wagner
      Died February 1, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Eva Romaine (Parson) Wagner, 94, of Traverse City, died Monday at the Grand Traverse Pavilions following a brief illness.
      Born on May 12, 1904, in Steelton, Pa., she was the daughter of Harry and Laura (Stimer) Parson. Eva met Carl Wagner at a fireworks display and they married April 16, 1927, a marriage lasting 71 years.
      Prior to Eva's marriage, she was a secretary at the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa.
      Eva and Carl moved to Traverse City in 1974 to be near their son and his family. One of their favorite activities was visiting the New Jersey "shore" for yearly summer vacations. Their favorite vacation was a trip to Hawaii for their 50th wedding anniversary. They were lifelong Lutherans, and members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City.
      Eva was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family. She lived independently in her own home until two weeks before her death. She enjoyed her roses and caring for her yard. In her later years, she looked forward to her weekly Tuesday outings to the casino with her son and his wife.
      Survivors include her son, Dr. William Wagner of Traverse City; granddaughter, Kathryn ( LTC Steven) Gravlin and their children, Benjamin, Alexander and Nicholas of Selfridge, Mich.; granddaughter, Kimberly (Eric) Olson and their children, Spencer and Adam of Holland, Mich.; and grandson, Bill Wagner of Cedar, Mich.
      Eva was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl, and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth.
      Private family services will be held on Saturday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Rev. David Gabel will officiate.
      The family has requested that memorials be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
     
      JOHN PHILLIP CAMPAU, 89, of Lovells, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lovells Community Chapel. Arrangments are being handled by the Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling.
     
      DONALD C. PENDOCK, 72, of Bellaire, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mrotensen Funeral Homes.
     
      THELMA M. POLISKY, 95, of East Lake, Mich., died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where visitation will be from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of services. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Manistee.
     
      MARY EVA SAPATKA, 92, of Wellston, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility in Manistee. She was born Nov. 19, 1906, in Cannonsburg, Pa. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, where visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4p.m. and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Wellston Cemetery in the spring.
     
      Fred 'Skip' Briegel
      Died January 30, 1999
      INTERLOCHEN - Fred "Skip" Briegel, 60, died Saturday at his home in Interlochen.
      Born Aug. 20, 1938, in Battle Creek, he was the son of Wayne and Ruth Briegel. On Jan. 24, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Nedra Talsma.
      Skip had been a resident of Interlochen since moving from Prudenville eight years ago. He previously owned and operated a Mobil service station in Houghton Lake. He had also served as a deputy sheriff in Saginaw County, and had been employed for many years as a photographer at Werkema Studio in Saginaw. He served in the National Guard and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 154 in Saginaw. Skip enjoyed hunting and fishing.
      Survivors include his wife, Nedra of Interlochen; a son, Paul (Kathleen Strudgeon) Briegel of Rapid City; a stepson, Jason (Shelly) Talsma of Traverse City; two stepdaughters, Misty (Mark) Cooper of Kingsley and Laurie (Charlie) Peterson of Grosse Pointe Park; two granddaughters, Markaela Talsma and Taylor Peterson; and two grandsons, Tyler Briegel and Corbin Cooper.
      Skip was preceded in death by his parents.
      A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. The Rev. Dean I. Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall, Mich. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
     
      The Rev. George W. DeGraff
      Died February 2, 1999
      GLEN LAKE - The Rev. George W. DeGraff, 79, of Glen Lake, died Tuesday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Born April 7, 1919, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of William H. and Lucile (Doughty) DeGraff.
      In 1930 he moved to Birmingham, Mich., and in 1938 he entered Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, graduating from there in 1942. The same year, he was "Cum Honoribus Magnis in Historia" at Kenyon. While at Kenyon, Rev. DeGraff was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. Rev. DeGraff attended Seabury-Western Theological Seminary from 1942 to 1945, and in May 1945 he was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church. In November 1945 he was ordained as a Priest. From 1945 until 1950 he served as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Cheboygan, Mich., and then served as Curate at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., from 1951 to 1955. On June 18, 1955, Rev. DeGraff married Avel Bridges in Ft. Wayne, Ind. From 1955 until 1972, he served as Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Galesburg, Ill., and was named Rector Emeritus of that church in 1980. In 1985, the DeGraffs moved to Glen Lake. Rev. DeGraff was a member and Interim pastor at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Beulah.
      A member of Kiwanis, Rev. DeGraff was past president of the Lincoln-Douglas Club in Galesburg, Ill., and has been a member of the Traverse City Club since 1986. Rev. DeGraff also was involved in the Sleeping Bear Noon Tiders, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Foundation, the Leelanau Historical Society and the Empire Heritage Group. He was a member of the campus ministry board of Northwestern Michigan College for 11 years, serving as chairman for three years.
      Survivors include his wife, Avel; a son, William G. DeGraff of Bethesda, Md.; a daughter, Deborah S. DeGraff, Ph.D., of Brunswick, Maine; three cousins; a sister-in-law, Peggy (Norman) McClure of Peoria, Ill.; and a brother-in-law, Richard W. Bridges of Santa Cruz, Calif.
      Services will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Beulah.
      In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be directed to St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Donna M. (Schichtel) Doll
      Died January 31, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Donna M. (Schichtel) Doll went to be with her Lord on Sunday.
      A Flint resident for most of her life, she was living in Traverse City and died at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was 44 years old.
      Born in Traverse City on Dec. 3, 1954, she was the daughter of Donald P. and Jacqueline M. (Barratt) Schichtel.
      Donna is survived by one sister, Patricia (Merv) Cole of Kingsley; three brothers, Bob (Theresa) Schichtel of Tennessee, Joe (Shirley) Schichtel of Grawn and Dan Schichtel of Kingsley; one sister-in-law, Brenda Schichtel of Davison, Mich.; her godparents (aunt and uncle), Doris and Stan Wolf of Kingsley; and her aunt and uncle, Reynold and Betty Schichtel of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and one great-niece.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Tom; and her fianc‚, Harold Burge.
      A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3632 Wyoming Ave., Flint, MI 48506. Father James B. Bettendorf will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Davison.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Eldon J. Hanson
      Died February 2, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Eldon J. Hanson, 80, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Grand Traverse Pavilions.
      Eldon was a graduate of Northport High School and attended the General Motors Institute. He worked at General Motors Co. for 42 years, moving to Traverse City in 1985. He served in the Michigan National Guard, then served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II; service for which he received the Bronze Star and five Battle Stars. Eldon was a former member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford and a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Traverse City. He was a member of the Cherryland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2780, the Disabled American Veterans and the Traverse City Eagles Club. For 40 years he was a member of the Union of Swedish Singers and the Swedish Engineers. He loved to fish, swim, dance and travel.
      Born May 19, 1918, in Northport, he was the son of Herman and Anna (Hawkins) Hanson. On Jan. 8, 1943, he married Marie Prouty, who preceded him in death along with his parents and an infant brother, Wilford.
      He is survived by a son, James W. (Linda) Hanson; two grandsons, James and Mike Hanson; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Melonie Hanson; and three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Zachary and Brendan - all of Lake Orion; a sister, Joyce Kalchik of Suttons Bay; a very dear friend, Viola Kellogg of Buckley; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
      Services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, with the Rev. Timothy J. Brand officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to St. Michaels Lutheran Church, the Cherryland VFW or the DAV.
     
      Lyle H. Helfrich
      Died February 2, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lyle H. Helfrich, 84, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born Oct. 9, 1914, in Old Mission, he was the son of Earl and Mable (Penharlow) Helfrich. He married Dorothy L. Fay on April 27, 1935, in Lansing.
      He was formerly a resident of Lansing, where he worked as a steam welder for Oldsmobile, and developed a background in plumbing and welding. For a number of years he owned and operated Lyle Helfrich and Son Excavating in Traverse City. He wintered in Okeechobee, Fla., for the past 18 years, and enjoyed fishing, boating and travel.
      Survivors include his wife, Dorothy L. Helfrich of Traverse City; two sons, James L. (Karen) Helfrich of Lansing and Richard R. (Linda) Helfrich of Traverse City; one sister, Helen Lovendusky of Beulah; one brother, John Helfrich of Lansing; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by one sister, Bessie Andrus.
      Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, with the Rev. Dean I. Bailey officiating. Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the spring in Ogdensburg Cemetery on Old Mission Peninsula.
      Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Michigan Chapter, 531 1/2 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
     
      Philip R. Herweyer
      Died February 2, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Philip R. Herweyer, 41, of Traverse City, died Tuesday afternoon at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 31, 1958, in Saginaw, he was the son of Raymond and Gertrude (Doehring) Herweyer. He married Mary L. Kozma on July 15, 1978, in Beulah.
      A longtime resident of Traverse City, he was employed by 4M Communications in Traverse City. He was a 1976 graduate of Frankfort High School, where he played several varsity sports. He attended Alpena Community College. Philip was very supportive of the Traverse City High School Music Program, enjoyed boating in the northern Michigan area and enjoyed sports.
      Survivors include his wife, Mary of Traverse City; one daughter, Carly M. Herweyer of Traverse City; his mother, Gertrude Herweyer of Saginaw; his grandmother, Nellie Doehring of Saginaw; three sisters, Judith A. (Michael) Nagy of Saginaw, Rose Mary (Joseph) Smith of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Rose Elaine Herweyer of Saginaw; one brother, Robert Herweyer of Sanford, Mich.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond in 1979.
      Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where friends may call form 6 p.m. until the time of services.
      Memorials may be directed to the family or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
     
      ROBERT BADGERO, 68, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at home. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      WESLEY JERALD HANES, 85, of Kaleva, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at the Sanilac Medical Care Facility in Sandusky, Mich. He was born Jan. 3, 1914, in Brethren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, where visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery in the spring.
     
      DONALD C. PENDOCK, 72, of Bellaire, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at home. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Maxwell B. Barnes
      Died February 4, 1999
      INTERLOCHEN - Maxwell B. Barnes, 62, of Interlochen, died Thursday at home.
      Born Oct. 9, 1936, in Flint, Mich., he was the son of Allen and Flora Mae (Warren) Barnes. He married Pauline Kimbriel on Nov. 4, 1972, in Davison, Mich.
      Maxwell was employed as a fork lift truck driver for the auto industry. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local No. 651 and the F.O.E. Chapter No. 3503. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and working with crafts.
      Survivors include his wife, Pauline "Polly" of Interlochen; one daughter, Lynn Reynolds of Jacksonville, N.C.; two sons, Jeff Barnes of Tawas, Mich., and Kevin Barnes of Flint, Mich.; two stepsons, Michael Tipton of Flint and Douglas Tipton of Burton, Mich.; one sister, Debra Labean of Flint; many grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle; his brother, Frank; and his parents.
      Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Beulah, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Pastor Dan Ingersoll will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Inland Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Grand Traverse Area Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.
     
      Gianetta TenHouten
      Died February 4, 1999
      CADILLAC - Gianetta TenHouten, 93, of Cadillac, died Thursday at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac.
      Born in Traverse City on Nov. 28, 1905, she was the daughter of William W. and Jennie (Stites) Pray, both from Williamsburg.
      She graduated from high school in Manistique, Mich., in 1923, and had the honor of being Class Poet. She also graduated from Albion College in 1927, as an English major. Gianetta was the editor of the first Susanna Wesley Hall yearbook. She taught school in Rochester, Hamtramck and later, Traverse City. She also worked as a legal secretary for attorney Charles H. Menmuir of Traverse City, retiring at age 75.
      In 1930, she married Dr. Charles TenHouten, and they lived in Paw Paw, Mich., until 1945. Their children are Edward W. TenHouten, an attorney in Cadillac, Mich., Katy Proctor of Bloomfield, Mich., and Warren D. TenHouten, Ph.D., a professor at the University of California in Los Angeles, Calif. There are also nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Dorothy Pray Gallihugh of Kalamazoo, Mich., who survive her.
      Gianetta belonged to the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority in Albion. She was president of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Traverse City from 1960 to 1962, and was president of the Zonta Club in Traverse City from 1966 to 1968, and was a a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City.
      Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac.
     
      Robert L. Badgero
      Died February 4, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Robert L. Badgero, 68, of Traverse City, died Thursday at the home of his niece.
      A resident of Traverse City most of his life, he was a member of the Nazarene Church in Traverse City. He loved riding his bike and enjoyed puzzles and drawing.
      Born Sept. 8, 1930, in Manistee, he was the son of Howard L. and Bessie M. (Lear) Badgero.
      He is survived by a brother, Howard (Miriam) Badgero of Westland; two nieces, Marilynn (Ed) Arnold of Traverse City and Nicole (Kent) Drake of Plymouth; two nephews, Mark (Diane) Badgero of Westland and Mingus Badgero of Boston; and several great-and great-great-nieces and nephews.
      His parents and two sisters, Nancy and Betty, preceded him in death.
      Memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Memorials may be directed to the Nazarene Church in Traverse City.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      Loren Richard 'Dick' Barrett
      Died February 5, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Loren Richard "Dick" Barrett, 61, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Friday at home.
      Born June 12, 1937, in Traverse City, he was the son of William and Julianna (Sich) Barrett. He married Loretta L. LaParr on July 29, 1979, in Leelanau County.
      Dick had been employed by the City of Traverse City for 32 years, retiring in 1976. He was a U.S. veteran, loved to hunt and fish, and was an avid reader. He especially loved his family.
      Survivors include his wife, Loretta of Traverse City; his mother, Julianna Barrett of Traverse City; his stepchildren, LaVerne "Butch" (Denise) Priest of Lake Ann, Robert H. (Lorraine) Priest of Traverse City, and Cindy A. (John) Dahlke of Thompsonville; his two brothers, Marvin Barrett of Grawn and William (Elsie) Barrett of Lansing; his sister, Jan (Bob) Olman of Louisiana; three grandchildren, one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his father, William, and his brother, Ronnie.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Rev. Paul Pletcher will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice or the charity of one's choice.
     
      Mary A. Kruse
      Died February 5 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Mary A. Kruse, 95, of Traverse City, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Mary had been a Traverse City resident all of her adult life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Family Society and was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
      She was devoted to her faith and church and was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
      Born Oct. 29, 1903, in Cedar, Mich., she was the daughter of Frank and Agnes (Cerkowski) Novak. On Nov. 6, 1922, she married Peter Kruse.
      Surviving are her three children, Edward (Dee) Kruse of Traverse City, Rosemary (David) Derrick of Charlotte, N.C., and Jeanne Solomonson of Traverse City; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Winnie Braden of Traverse City, Connie Saunders of Arizona, Agnes Lamie of Westland, Mich., and Stasia Podleski of Traverse City.
      Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Peter on June 28, 1964; her son-in-law, Richard "Zeke" Solomonson; three sisters, Sr. Felecia, Catherine Popa and Emily Jakee; and three brothers, John, Frank and Lawrence Novak.
      Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. James Hayden will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Carmelite Monastery or to Mass Intentions.
     
      MILFORD R. STEVENS, 77, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Traverse City, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999. He was born May 30, 1921, in Walloon Lake, Mich. He was a retired office manager from DeBruyn Concrete Services in Traverse City.
      Services will be private. Arrangements were handled by the Johnson-Pittman Funeral Home in Naples. Friends may call Betty Green, 946-5812, for more information.
     
      George A. Sanders
      Died February 4, 1999
      SUTTONS BAY - George A. Sanders, 86, of Suttons Bay died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      George was born April 5, 1912. He was the builder and owner of Sander's Resort and Cottages in Suttons Bay and the original builder and owner of the M-22 mini-mart. He was an artisan and a sportsman.
      The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City is in charge of local arrangements.
      His adopted family, Andrea, Tim, Courtney and Devin, said, "We will miss you. Thank God for giving our family the chance to love and serve you in your time of need. We touched hearts.
      "What shall we do without you?
      "Thank you to all his doctors who kept George alive long enough to bring peace and love to his life - Dr. Ward, Dr. Raftery and all the wonderful staff at Munson Hospital. Dr. Madion, thank you for enhancing his sight.
      "Father Wayne, thank you for your timing of prayer.
      "Thank you to all the restaurants that were the destination of his daily outings and for their tender care of George - Jonathan B Pub, Mabel's, and Big Boy!
      "Thank you George, for your generous gifts to Christian service. We will be faithful to your wishes. We will never stop giving to those in need. Send us forth on our next mission of love. You have taken a piece of our hearts which are in need of repair.
      "We love you; kisses and hugs!"
     
      FRANK 'BUZZY' BLASKY, 84, of East Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with evening prayers at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Shrine Church in Manistee. Burial and graveside military services will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      DUWANE HILTY HEFFNER, 75, of Bear Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at his residence in Pleasanton Township. He was born May 29, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
      A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama. The Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of arrangements.
     
      GLADYS E. MYERS, 98, of Bear Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Edwards Funeral Home of Bear Lake. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bear Lake United Methodist Church.
     
      WAYNE ALLEN PETERSON, 42, of Kaleva, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at his residence in Kaleva. He was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      GRACE I. THIBERT, 69, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at her home.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle.
     
      Dorothy Ruth (Long) Fletcher
      Died February 6, 1999
      TORCH LAKE - Dorothy Ruth (Long) Fletcher, 76, of Torch Lake died peacefully Saturday surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter in Williamsburg.
      Dorothy was born Nov. 12, 1922, in Detroit, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Whiting) Long.
      She was raised in the Detroit area and resided there until 1980. She was a lifelong summer resident of Torch Lake and had wintered in Vero Beach, Fla., for many years.
      Her greatest love was her family She enjoyed playing tennis and bridge.
      Surviving are three children, LuAnn Ruth (John A.) Costello of Bloomfield Hills, Robert A. Fletcher of Williamsburg, and Elizabeth S. "Betsy" Fletcher of Williamsburg; six grandchildren, Tim, Kelly, Erin and Colin Costello and Shaun and Jenny Berryman; one niece; and one nephew.
      Dorothy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Caitlin Costello, and a sister, Margaret "Peg" Main.
      The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Dean Bailey will officiate.
      Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery in Torch Lake Township.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of one's choice.
     
     
      DONALD R. DUBAY, 31, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Traverse City, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday Record-Eagle.
     
      LUCILLE M. WALLNER, 86, of Manistee, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Manistee. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee, with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. anf the evening prayer service at 8 p.m.
     
      CLARENCE EDWARD WRZESINSKI, 80, of Manistee, died Monday morning, Feb. 8, 1999, at The Manistee Heights Care Center. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee.
     
      Rev. Eva E. Guilliat
      Died February 6, 1999
      PONTIAC, Mich. - The Rev. Eva E. Guilliat, 96, of Pontiac, formerly of Traverse City and Hillman, took her trip on the gospel ship to her mansion up in heaven, where she will attend a banquet with her loving husband, best friend and companion of 68 years before his departure in Oct. 1989. Also attending the banquet will be her parents, William and Mary Ann VanderVeer of Snover, Sandusky and Hillman; her three brothers; her three sisters; and her beloved grandson, Reginald Perry. She will be so happy to see her precious mother-in-law, Sarah Jane Guilliat, who was such a blessing to Eva as a mother since Eva's mother died when she was 8 years old. Also at this banquet will be her sweet, dear recently departed son-in-law, Eddie L. Perry of Pontiac.
      Eva was the mother of two daughters, Anna Joyce Davis of Rochester and Sandish and Florence Perry of Pontiac; and also an adopted granddaughter who became her legal daughter, Karen Lynn Niemi of Mt. Morris.
      Eva was a great prayer warrior for her 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She felt that they were her most precious gifts from God. She also had many nieces and nephews, as well as her special brother-in-law, Emerson Guilliat of Pontiac, who now lives in Gladwin. Eva's dear friends, Betty Russell and Ruth Edgett of Traverse City were a great blessing to Eva, as also were Bob and Janet Brookbank of Alpena.
      Eva wanted to praise the caring, loving spirit of Dr. Wigton of Traverse City, which meant so much to her.
      Eva was born Nov. 26, 1902, at home in Snover. Her mother was blind and crippled but was still able to teach Eva about Jesus. Eva accepted Jesus at the age of 4. She was baptized in the river before her mother's death in Eva's eighth year. Her family attended the United Brethren Christ Church. Eva worked as a telephone operator in Snover and then Marlette where she met and married Ralph Guilliat. When they moved to Pontiac she served as Deaconess in the Nazarene church for years. Eva became an ordained Methodist minister in 1957, one year after Ralph was ordained. They ministered in churches in the Upper Peninsula and retired in 1972. They resided in Hillman until 1989, when Ralph went to be with Jesus. Eva spent the last nine years living with her granddaughter, Joy, where she loved preaching, teaching Sunday school and visiting nursing homes. She loved to sing and praise God everywhere. Her life was dedicated to spreading the word of the Lord to everyone she met.
      Eva wanted Pastor Mann and the congregation of Faith Christian Fellowship of Traverse City to be praised for encouraging her spiritual talents.
      There will be a celebration of Eva's life at the Hillman Methodist Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jack Johnston and the Rev. Timothy Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Hillman Rust Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, Hillman, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 12 noon until the time of services Wednesday at the church.
      Eva requested that memorials go to the Shepherd of Hope Clinic of Traverse City.
     
      Kathryn Marie Krsyochvil Hines
      Died February 6, 1999
      LaBELLE, Fla. - Kathryn Marie Krsyochvil Hines, 74, of LaBelle, Fla., passed away Saturday at the Hope Hospice House in Ft. Myers, Fla. She had been a resident of LaBelle since 1987, moving from Traverse City, Mich.
      After moving to LaBelle, she received her GED at the age of 66. She also served in several capacities at Tri-County Services, and was promoted to case management aide. Kathryn worked with many community service agencies, including Salvation Army and Good Wheels. In 1995, she was nominated "Person of the Year" by Good Wheels for her outstanding civic contributions. Kathryn was an inspiration to all and was loved and will be missed by all she touched.
      She is survived by three sons, Ralph Hines of LaBelle, Harry Hines of Hollywood, Fla., and Jack Hines of Clarkston, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren living in Arizona, Florida and Michigan.
      Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Akin-Davis Funeral Chapel of LaBelle, Fla.
     
      Robert W. Kennedy
      Died February 8, 1999
      NOVI, Mich. - Robert W. Kennedy, 89, of Novi, died of heart failure Monday at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia.
      He was a Chrysler Corp. employee for 50 years, retiring in 1974, as a corporate controller. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1930. Robert was a member of the American Association of Accountants and the American Manager's Association. He was an avid golfer.
      Survivors include his wife, Thelma M.; his children, Marilyn Ryan, Robert W. Jr. (Ann), Patrick A. (Phyllis), Teresa (Ron) Zella, Jeanne (Rowland) Frigge, Michael J. (Barbara), Kathleen (Thomas) Comerford, and Helen (Anson) Lee; 26 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his son, John; his sister, Mary Eleanor Bruestch; and his brother, Charles.
      Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, with a Monaghan Knights of Columbus rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.
      He will lie in state at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, on Wednesday morning form 10 a.m. until the Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
      The family suggests that memorial donations be directed to the American Cancer Foundation.
     
      Catherine L. Newberry
      Died January 22, 1999
      WHITTIER, Calif. - Catherine (Schwallier) Newberry died Jan. 22, 1999, in Whittier, Calif. She was born in Traverse City Sept. 23, 1904, the daughter of Frank and Jennie Schwallier. At the age of 4, she was sent to the St. Francis convent to be raised, and attended St. Francis school.
      In 1926, she married Julius Newberry, with whom she operated the Newberry Dry Cleaning establishment in Traverse City for many years. During the mid-1920s, she was the society editor for the Record-Eagle. In later life, she moved to California where she was caretaker for the ill and also was employed as a bookkeeper. She loved to write and collect memorabilia. She had a wonderful spirit and a genuine love for people. She maintained many strong friendships throughout her life.
      Survivors include a son, Robert Newberry of Hemet, Calif.; a daughter "Nadja" Anne Newberry of Leisure World Laguna, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Steven and Michael Shumsky, Deborah Mirvis, Catherine Schultz, Angela Meylor, Tommy MacKenzie, Karen and Mark Newberry; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, Taggert Newberry.
      Funeral services were held in California.
     
      Grace Isabelle Thibert
      Died February 7, 1999
      ELK RAPIDS - Grace Isabelle Thibert, 69, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday at home.
      Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. 11, 1929, she was the daughter of George and Helen (Nicol) Hope. She married Gerard Joseph Thibert on May 28, 1949, in Windsor.
      Grace moved from Milford, Mich., to Elk Rapids 10 years ago. She was a homemaker, and from 1980 to 1989 helped establish and operate the Open Door Outreach Center in Union Lake, Mich., which assisted people in need. She was a member of the Elk Rapids Garden Club and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids.
      Survivors include her husband, Gerard of Elk Rapids; her children, Gerald G. (Lillette) Thibert of Torch Lake, Mich., Michelle G. (Richard) Nasatir of Chicago, Ill., Linda G. T. (Charles) Lincoln of Winthrop, Maine, Lauren M. Thibert of Clarkston, Mich., and Rachel H. T. (George) Nehasil and Lisa C. (David) Slicker, both of Commerce, Mich.; her sister, Helen Gordon and brother, Tony Hope, both of Windsor, Ont.; and 10 grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents.
      Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kewadin. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where Evening Prayer from the Order of Christian Funerals will begin at 7:30 p.m.
      In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Open Door Outreach Center, 8050 Cooley Lake Rd., White Lake, MI 48386, or to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684.
     
      MARLENE E. KALCHIK, 56, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      MARGARET LOVELAND, 85, formerly of Kingsley, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, Mich. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday.
     
      ARLENE WATTS, 61, of Camp Verdi, Ariz., formerly of Williamsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
     
      Donald R. Dubay
      Died February 7, 1999
      GRAND RAPIDS - Donald R. Dubay, 31, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born in Traverse City on May 12, 1967, he was the son of George and Lloeta (Thompson) Dubay.
      Most recently a Grand Rapids resident, Donald lived in this area most of his life. He was employed by Midwest Bumper Co. He enjoyed remote control cars, buying and fixing up old cars, and outdoor activities.
      Survivors include two sons, Dustin Boyer and Clayton Dubay; his father, George (Janet) Dubay of Lake Leelanau; his mother, Lloeta Thompson, and her fianc‚, Thermond Barry - both of Grand Rapids; one brother, Douglas (Heather) Dubay of Lake Leelanau; two stepbrothers, Josh and Chris Belanger of Lake Leelanau; his grandmother, Weta Thompson of Traverse City; his stepgrandmother, Jane Rexroat of Lake Leelanau; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Thompson; his paternal grandparents, Howard and Versa Dubay; and a stepgrandfather, Avery Rexroat.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau, with the Rev. Jerry Hunko officiating. Friends may also visit at the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the DARE program or St. Mary's School in Lake Leelanau.
     
      Lewis R. Garey
      Died February 8, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Lewis R. Garey, 79, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center.
      He was born Nov. 13, 1919, in Empire, to Robert and Mamie (Wells) Garey. He married Mary Jane Leabo on Oct. 31, 1938, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.
      A native of the Grand Traverse area, Lewis served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780, a lifemember of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 38, and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Lewis enjoyed working in his garden, yard and the outdoors.
      Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Garey of Traverse City; two daughters, Marie (Jim) Schueller and Jeane Blood, both of Traverse City; two sons, Bill (Noralee) Garey of Beulah and Jack (Vicki) Garey of Kingsley; eight grandchildren, Mike (Trina), Leesa (Brad), Craig, Ben, Nicki, Jennifer, Cody and Katie; one sister, Margaret Kulchinsky of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents and nine sisters, Mable Salm, Anna Luczek, Marion Luczek, Florence Garey, Mary Garey, Nellie Judson, Bernice Kaiser, Lillian Cooledge and Grace Smith.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Francis Catholic Church. The Rev. William Lipscomb will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with a rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m.
      Memorials may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church or to the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools.
     
      Kathryn Marie Kratochvil Hines
      Died February 6, 1999
      LaBELLE, Fla. - Kathryn Marie Kratochvil Hines, 74, of LaBelle, Fla., passed away Saturday at the Hope Hospice House in Ft. Myers, Fla.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Hines; a brother, Leo Kratochvil; a sister, Erma Marlow; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Hines.
      She had been a resident of LaBelle since 1987, and was a lifelong resident of Traverse City, Mich. After moving to LaBelle, she received her GED at the age of 66. She also served in several capacities at Tri-County Services, and was promoted to case management aide. Kathryn worked with many community service agencies, including Salvation Army and Good Wheels. In 1995, she was nominated "Person of the Year" by Good Wheels for her outstanding civic contributions. Kathryn was an inspiration to all and was loved and will be missed by all she touched.
      She is survived by three sons, Ralph Hines of LaBelle, Harry Hines of Hollywood, Fla., and Jack Hines of Clarkston, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren living in Arizona, Florida and Michigan. She also leaves behind many beloved family members in the Traverse City area.
      Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. this evening at the Akin-Davis Funeral Chapel of LaBelle, Fla.
     
      Billie E. Nelson
      Died February 8, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Billie E. Nelson, 72, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She had been a resident of the Traverse City are most of her life. She was a graduate of Traverse City High School and had worked at Ware's Brother's Office Supply and Mickey's Mantle. She was a former charter member of the Sons of Norway.
      Billie liked taking care of her home and enjoyed decorating it. She also enjoyed traveling, flowers and flower arranging, and she had a special talent for wrapping gifts.
      Born June 30, 1926, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Harry I. and Bessie (King) Burr. She married Julius A. Nelson on March 26, 1984, in Largo, Fla.
      Billie is survived by her loving husband, Julius of Traverse City; her loving children, Niki R. Killman of Dearborn, Thomas H. (Julia) Killman of Traverse City and Sharone Killman-Norman of Traverse City; her loving mother, Bessie Burr of Traverse City; her loving grandchildren, Jon, Daniel, William, Ryan, Rachel and Tyler; her loving great-grandchildren, Rachel, Brian, Maeva and Anastasia; her loving stepchildren, James Nelson of Levering, Michael Nelson of Lake City; Richard Nelson of Traverse City and Michelle Nelson, also of Traverse City.
      She was preceded in death by her father; her first husband, Edmond "Hal" Killman; and a grandson, Brandon.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where friends may call beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Paul E. Kuhlman will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund.
     
      MADGE BROWN, 89, of Bear Lake, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Frankfort, Mich. Arrangements are pending with The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Beulah, Mich.
     
      HAZEL EVELYN DAVIS, 93, of Manistee, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Shrine in Manistee. Arrangements are being handled by the Johnson Funeral Home, P.C., of Manistee.
     
      HELEN C. LYON, 62, of Kalkaska, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born in Mancelona on April 15, 1936. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
     
      MARGARET M. McGUIRE, 95, of Banks Township, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at the home of her son in Elko, Nev. She was born June 13, 1903. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, where a wake service will be held at 7 :30 p.m.
     
      DOROTHY E. STOOPS, 82, of Kalkaska, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born Dec. 19, 1916. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
     
      Marlene E. Kalchik
      Died February 9, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Marlene E. Kalchik, 56, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at home.
      She was born Oct. 8, 1942, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Russell and Opal (Miller) Bell. She moved to Traverse City as a child.
      Marlene was a Registered Nurse at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City for 32 years, retiring in 1997. She graduated in 1963 from Northwestern Michigan College's first nursing class. She was a member of First Christian Church, where she taught Pioneer Club. Marlene enjoyed traveling and collecting china plates and dolls. A loving mother and adoring grandmother, she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Nothing made her happier than a hug.
      She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Tom) Berger and their children, Jasmine and Adrienne, all of Traverse City; her two sons, Norman L. (Julie) Kalchik of Pulaski, Va., and Kevin (Renee) Kalchik and their child, Taylor Jane, all of Traverse City; her daughter, Laura (Derek) Stedman of New Port Richey, Fla.; her mother, Opal Bell of Traverse City; and three sisters, Margo (Glenn) Neihardt of Traverse City, Vicki (David) Kik of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Lona (Jeff) Vogie of Bakersfield, Calif.
      Her father, Russell Bell, preceded her in death.
      Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church. The Rev. Larry Ross will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church.
      The family is being served by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Mary Sue LaVanway
      Died February 9, 1999
      EAST JORDAN - Mary Sue LaVanway, 50, of East Jordan, died Tuesday at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
      Mary Sue was born May 30, 1948, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Smith) Knowles.
      She owned and operated, along with her husband, the Jordan Valley Concrete and Northland Septic Companies for the past 12 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and camping with her family.
      On June 10, 1972, in Central Lake, she married Richard G. LaVanway, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Kevin (Holly) LaVanway of Ellsworth, Kristen LaVanway of Traverse City and Kourtney LaVanway, at home; three grandchildren, Kevin, Kara and Ryan LaVanway, all of Ellsworth; three half-sisters, Marvel (Doyle) Eckhardt of Brethren, Arlene Brinkman of Central Lake and Ethel Knipe of Chesterton, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents and a half-brother, Jack Knowles.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, with the Rev. Daniel C. Clark officiating. Interment will take place in Dunsmore Cemetery, Echo Township.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Jordan Valley District Library or to the American Cancer Society.
     
      Elton 'Wayne' Miller
      Died February 9, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Elton "Wayne" Miller, 72, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at his home. He had lived in the Traverse City area for the last 50 years.
      Born Aug. 10, 1926, in Garfield Township in Kalkaska County, he was the son of Bert A. and Marguerite A. (Anker) Miller. He married A. Lucille Lund on Aug. 19, 1948, in South Boardman.
      Wayne was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marines. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone after 34 years of employment. He was a charter member of the Buckley Old Engine Show and a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
      Wayne enjoyed music, played and built dulcimers and enjoyed dancing with his wife, with whom he wintered in Gulf Shores for the past 14 years. He enjoyed building and spending time at his cabin on the farm where he was raised. He had a wonderful sense of humor and has taught his family much through his attitude in the last few years.
      Survivors include his wife, Lucille; four daughters, Sue (Keith) Kling of Appleton, Wis., Ruth (Chuck) Bissell of Beulah, Mary (Art) Grubb and Lois (Fred) Bishop, both of Traverse City; one brother, Newton (Lucille) Miller of South Boardman; two sisters, Joan (Ralph) Clous of Kingsley and Lorene Sieffert of Kalkaska; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; and five sisters, Nita, Maisy, Myrna, Edna and Yvonne.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Rev. Dan Biteman and the Rev. Marvin Rosa will officiate. Cremation will take place following the services, and burial of the cremains will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens at a later date. Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to the family, Hospice or to Grawn United Methodist Church.
     
      Billie E. Nelson
      Died February 8, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Billie E. Nelson, of Traverse City, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She had been a resident of the Traverse City are most of her life. She was a graduate of Traverse City High School and had worked at Ware's Brother's Office Supply and Mickey's Mantle. She was a former charter member of the Sons of Norway.
      Billie liked taking care of her home and enjoyed decorating it. She also enjoyed traveling, flowers and flower arranging, and she had a special talent for wrapping gifts.
      Born June 30, 1926, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Harry I. and Bessie (King) Burr. She married Julius A. Nelson on March 22, 1984, in Largo, Fla.
      Billie is survived by her loving husband, Julius of Traverse City; her loving children, Niki R. Killman of Dearborn, Thomas H. (Julia) Killman of Traverse City and Sharone Killman-Norman of Traverse City; her loving mother, Bessie Burr of Traverse City; her loving grandchildren, Michelle, Jon, Daniel, William, Ryan, Rachel and Tyler; her loving great-grandchildren, Rachel, Brian, Maeva and Anastasia; her loving stepchildren, James Nelson of Levering, Michael Nelson of Lake City; Richard Nelson of Traverse City and Michelle Nelson, also of Traverse City.
      She was preceded in death by her father; her first husband, Edmond "Hal" Killman; and a grandson, Brandon.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where friends may call beginning at 12 noon. The Rev. Paul E. Kuhlman will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or the Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund in Suttons Bay.
     
     
      DR. NORMAN WALTER ARENDS, 79, of Crystal Lake, died Thursday morning, Feb. 11, 1999, at home. Arrangements will be announced by The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Beulah.
     
      ALETHA KERR, 79, of Mancelona, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Mancelona. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this evening and from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona.
     
      MARILYN J. PERKINS, 63, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at her home in Kalkaska. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Mancelona. The family was served by the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona.
     
      MARYELLEN STILWELL, 63, of Bellaire, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at home. She was born Dec. 12, 1935. No services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Madge L. Brown
      Died February 10, 1999
      BEAR LAKE - Madge L. Brown, 89, of Bear Lake, passed away Wednesday at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Frankfort.
      Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Beulah, with the Rev. Kenneth Blair officiating. Friends may call this evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice.
     
      Kenneth L. 'Pete' Eckhardt
      Died Feb. 10, 1999
      BELLAIRE - Kenneth L. "Pete" Eckhardt, 81, of Bellaire, formerly of Central Lake, died Wednesday at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.
      Pete was born Dec. 11, 1917, in Muskegon, the son of Lloyd and Irene (Carrier) Eckhardt.
      He was the supervisor of shipping for Texas Instruments in Central Lake for many years and had previously owned and operated the Argo Mill in Central Lake. He was the Central Lake Village president from 1966 to 1970. He was instrumental in organizing, and was the first president of the Central Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
      On March 6, 1938, in Central Lake, he married Iva Jayne Pallister, who preceded him in death on Aug. 14, 1998.
      Surviving are four children, Carol (David) Wood of Traverse City, Bruce (Donna) Eckhardt of Corvallis, Ore., Laurel (Robert) Bailey of Bellaire and Lawrence (Cathy) Eckhardt of Central Lake; three brothers, Robert of Lansing, Doyle (Marvel) of Brethren and Burton (Martha) of Cadillac; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      The family will receive friends Monday, Feb. 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Burial will take place in Southern Cemetery, Central Lake Township. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24 at the funeral home.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Lake Township Library.
     
      Margaret Mary McGuire
      Died February 9, 1999
      BANKS TOWNSHIP - Margaret Mary McGuire, 95, of Banks Township, died Tuesday at the home of her son in Elko, Nev.
      Born June 13, 1903, in Tawas City, she was the daughter of Melvin and Helen (Blust) Sherman.
      She resided in Banks Township since 1944, and worked for many years at Mt. Clemens Metal Products in Mancelona. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire.
      On May 9, 1936, in Pontiac, Margaret married Ward McGuire, who died in 1988. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Colleen Avery Horton; four brothers, Andrew, George, Dan and Bill Sherman; and four sisters, Mina Brooks, Clara Storm, Ann Walters and Florence Bessy.
      Surviving are three sons, William (Janice) Curley of Grand Rapids, Michael (Martha) McGuire of Elk Rapids and Dennis (Suzi) McGuire of Elko, Nev.; nine grandchildren, John, Bill, Ward and Mark Curley, David and Patrick McGuire, Tiffany Gilligan, and Brooke and Ashley McGuire; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire. Father Dale Magoon will serve as celebrant. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.
      The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Sister Celine Goessl.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Antrim County Commission on Aging.
     
      MARILYN L. LASKOWSKI-PARKER, 50, of Kalkaska, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at her home. She was born in Mt. Clemens, Mich., on April 27, 1948. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Friends may call at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday.
     
      GLENN J. OLIGNEY, 77, of Beulah, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 at The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah, where friends may call at the time of services. Burial will be in Homestead Township Cemetery. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday Record-Eagle.
     
      JAMES R. SIMMONS, 54, of Frederick, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling, where friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
     
      Norman Walter Arends, D.O.
      Died February 11, 1999
      FRANKFORT - Norman Walter Arends, D.O., 79, of Frankfort, died Thursday at his residence.
      Born May 9, 1919, in Highland Park, Mich., he was the son of Herman T. and Clara S. (Hartwig) Arends. He married Erma E. Hein on April 29, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pa.
      Norman was the first D.O. Pathologist in the state of Michigan. He was director of laboratories at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. Norman was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Layman's League. He was also an avid gardener.
      Survivors include his wife, Erma E. of Frankfort; two sons, Norman P. (Isabelle) Arends of Rennes, France, and David C. (Carol) Arends of Grand Blanc, Mich.; one daughter, Barbara A. (Nicholas) Nassar of Norcross, Ga.; and six grandchildren, Amy, Joshua, Jason, Sarah, Marc and Paul.
      He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond.
      A memorial service will be scheduled later this summer at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Benzonia, Mich. The Rev. Daniel Henke will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church or to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
      Arrangements were handled by The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah, Mich.
     
      Helen M. Randall
      Died February 11, 1999
      BEAR LAKE, Mich. - Helen M. Randall, 90, of Bear Lake, died Thursday afternoon at The Maples in Frankfort, Mich.
      She was born Oct. 14, 1908, in Honor, Mich., the daughter of O.A. and Helma (Swanson) Hobson. She married DeVere I. Randall, who preceded her in death in 1974.
      Helen was a homemaker and a member of Bear Lake United Methodist Church.
      Survivors include one daughter, Madeleine (Jerry) Mattheu and one son, DeVere H. (Joan) Randall, both of Bear Lake, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ogden Hobson of Traverse City, Mich., and Jack Hobson of New Port Richey, Fla., and Honor, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
      Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by one grandson; six brothers; and three sisters.
      Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Bear Lake, with the Rev. James Carmichael officiating. Burial will be in Pleasanton Township Cemetery in the spring. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to The Maples in Frankfort.
     
      Benjamin Charles Viskochil
      Died February 9, 1999
      SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - "Ben" Viskochil, a former Traverse City native, passed away Feb. 9.
      Ben was Strategic Air Command (SAC) bomber pilot in the U.S. Air Force and subsequently an Aviation Industry Executive. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1949. He was a member of the tennis team, ski team, dance band and the Sportsman's Club. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1953. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Ben was an avid hunter and fisherman.
      Surviving are daughters, Maria from Pittsburgh and Kris from Chicago; a son, Kip from Dearborn; and a brother, Rich from Traverse City.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Daisy and Ralph; and his brother, Col. Ralph Viskochil, U.S. Army.
      Services were held in San Francisco.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
     
      JOHN 'BUKS' BUKOWSKI, 75, of Manistee, died Friday morning, Feb. 12, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee.
     
      WILMA PAYNE, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Visitation times are pending. A full obituary will appear in the Monday Record-Eagle.
     
      VERONICA SCHOOLCRAFT, 71, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at her home in Mancelona. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona, where the family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services.
     
      JOHN WALL, 81, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in Tucson, Ariz. Arrangements are pending with the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      Dr. William T. Hyslop
      Died February 13, 1999
      ALLEGAN, Mich. - Dr. William T. Hyslop, 86, of Old Mission, Mich., died Saturday at his winter home in Allegan.
      William was born in LaValle, Wis., on Jan. 7, 1913, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Louisville Schools of Medicine. From 1938 to 1952, Dr. Hyslop directed the out-patient department of the Traverse City State Hospital. He moved to Saginaw, Mich., in 1952 to establish and run the Tri-County Adult Mental Health Clinic. He retired in 1972 to his summer home in Old Mission.
      In 1939, William married Martha Prescott of Old Mission. They are the parents of four children, Robert S. Hyslop of Portland, Ore., William A. Hyslop of Kimberly, Wis., and John Morton Hyslop and Mary Hyslop Jones, both of Allegan, Mich. William and Martha have three grandchildren, Brian Hyslop, Tracey Hyslop and Erin Jones.
      Services will be held this summer in Old Mission.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, (616) 673-3652.
     
      Glenn J. Oligney
      Died February 12, 1999
      BEULAH - Glenn J. Oligney, 77, of Beulah, died Friday at his residence.
      He was born in Cadillac, Mich., on April 26, 1921, to Ernest and Eva Marie (Jones) Oligney. On Jan. 1, 1941, in Detroit, Mich., he married M. Louise Smith.
      Glenn served with the U.S. Navy Seabees. He had been employed as a supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Michigan. he was a member of the American Legion Post No. 532, 4-H and the Benzie County School Board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, raising honey bees and making maple syrup.
      Survivors include his wife, Louise of Beulah; six sisters, Ethel (Bob) Blackmore of Onekama, Mich., Evelyn (Ike) Perry of Grand Rapids, Mich., Bertha (Lee) Lentz of Alma, Mich., Eleanor (Angus) Dickerson of Sweetwater, Mo., Erna (Chuck) Sherman of Arvada, Colo., and Maxine (Bob) Cameron of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and two brothers, Donald (Rowenda) Oligney of Bear Lake, Mich., and Robert (Lucille) Oligney of Fairbanks, Alaska.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Emerald and Howard; and one sisters, Mildred Hall.
      Services for Glenn will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 at The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah, with Lester Junior Hall officiating. Burial will be in Homestead Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at the time of services.
      Memorials may be directed to the Glenn J. Oligney Memorial Fund.
     
      George A. Sanders
      Died February 4, 1999
      SUTTONS BAY - He arrived in the Suttons Bay area in the early 1940s with only $40. During his nearly 55 years here and after much hard work, he became a man of considerable holdings. He loved nature and it was his long-standing wish to preserve his land in its undeveloped, natural beauty.
      While Mr. Sanders tended to be a somewhat gruff individual, those who really knew him saw that he was vulnerable and in need of caring.
      For 12 years, prior to the four months before Mr. Sander's death, four families ministered to his many daily physical and spiritual needs and provided the care he needed. Many thanks to those families who, unselfishly, gave of their time and love during those many years.
      May God richly bless you.
      "Dear George: Remember, no man is a failure who has friends. Love, Clarence the Angel." (from "It's a Wonderful Life")
     
      Yvonne M. Tucker (Eva Lamie)
      Died January 7, 1999
      WARREN - Yvonne M. Tucker, 85, of Warren, died Thursday, Jan. 7 in Bi-County Community Hospital, Warren. She was born May 30, 1913, in Alberta, Canada.
      She retired as an elementary school teacher from St. Mark and St. Margaret schools. During World War II, she volunteered to help the sick and injured. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and crafts. She had a compassionate heart for people and animals, and was involved in mission work.
      Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Carol Marie Tucker.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren in 1983.
      Funeral services were held. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery in Center Line.
      The Rudy Funeral Home in Center Line handled the arrangements.
     
      MARIE I. RITTER, 77, of Kalkaska, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born May 11, 1921.
      Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska.
     
      MARIE L. SPRINGBORN, 80, of East Lake, died Sunday morning, Feb. 14, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee; evening prayers will be held at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's of Mount Carmel Shrine Church in Manistee. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      JOSEPH P. SZAJNER, 87, of Grayling, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Grayling.
      Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
     
      Helen Mary Buckler
      Died February 12, 1999
      ATWOOD - Helen Mary Buckler, 87, of Atwood, died Friday. She was a former employee of Davis Electric in Traverse City.
      Survivors include her son, William (Deborah) Bellinger of Charlevoix and her daughter, Diana (Raymond) Mitchell of Kingsley.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Assembly of God Church in Charlevoix.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 1407 Bridge St., Charlevoix, MI 49720.
     
      LeRoy J. 'Stub' Ockert
      Died February 14, 1999
      KINGSLEY - LeRoy J. "Stub" Ockert, 81, died Sunday at his home in Kingsley.
      Born June 21, 1917, in Kingsley, he was the son of John B. and Alice Mary (Younglas) Ockert. On May 24, 1944, at St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church, he married Gladys Philma Swainston.
      A lifelong resident of Kingsley, Stub was a truck driver and had been employed by Brown Lumber Co. of Traverse City. He was a member of the Blue J's Camping Club, Dads of Foreign Service, the Mens Club of St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church; the National Rifle Association, and the American Association of Retired Persons. Stub enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.
      Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Woodcox of Traverse City, Karen (Philip) Seitz of Kingsley and Barbara (Dan) Prough-Atkinson of Beloit, Wis.; two sons, Carl L. (Mary Lou) and Daniel J. (Gloria) Ockert - both of Kingsley; five brothers, Robert, Jay and Ralph of Kingsley, Fred of Interlochen, and Gerald of Lansing; four sisters, Ethel Nickerson, Beatrice Weidner, and Margret Lewis - all of Kingsley, and Donaldine Nickerson of Grawn; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
      Stub was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; a grandson, Carl LeRoy Ockert II; his parents, John B. and Alice M. Ockert; a brother, Clarence; and three sisters, Geraldine Ockert, Eleanor Bauer, and Marie Sedlacek.
      Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley; a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      Visitation will also be held Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church in Kingsley; the Rev. Albin Gietzen will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice.
     
      Wilma Payne
      Died February 12, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Wilma Payne, 91, of Traverse City, died Friday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      She was born May 2, 1907, in Maple City, to Harvey and Julia (Christensen) Ruegsegger. On Dec. 27, 1929, in Indianapolis, she married Robert Payne.
      A lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, Wilma had worked at Bensley's Cleaners. She subsequently worked at Oleson's Food Stores, retiring in 1968. Wilma was a member of College Terrace Weslyan Church of Traverse City and the Cedar Run Ladies Aid. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and tatting.
      Survivors include a daughter and son, Jean (Gordon) Davis and Gerald (Gwendolyn) Payne - both of Traverse City; two sisters, Margaret (Alfred) Swanson of Traverse City and Beatrice Swanson of Houghton Lake; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1971; two brothers, Lester and Ward Ruegsegger; a grandson, Patrick Raetz; and five sisters, Carol Ruegsegger, Doris Juilett, Lucille Hall, Fern Benson, and Iola Camperon.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; Pastor Donald K. Smith and the Rev. Timothy Morris will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the College Terrace Wesleyan Church or the charity of one's choice.
     
      WILLIAM DELORME, 86, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at Tendercare Nursing Home of Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes is handling arrangements. A full obituary will appear in a future Record-Eagle.
     
      CHARLES C. HULSE, 75, of Free Soil, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in Phoenix, Ariz. A veteran, he was a former resident of Manistee.
      The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
     
      MARIE G. STANKEWITZ, 95, of Kalkaska, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Jan. 2, 1904.
      Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Kalkaska.
     
      AGNES V. SWIFT, 83, of Grayling, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, at Mercy Manor in Grayling.
      A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Grayling Free Methodist Church. The Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, of Grayling is in charge of arrangements.
     
      ALBERT F. WIELAND, 82, of Grayling, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1999, at his home.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Lee-Ramsey Funeral Home in Pinconning. The Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, of Grayling is in charge of local arrangements.
     
      Dorothy Grace 'Dee' (Darwood) Alexander
      Died February 14, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dorothy Grace "Dee" (Darwood) Alexander, 77, died Saturday at her home in Traverse City.
      Born July 8, 1921, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Richard M. and Willie A. (Wylie) Darwood. On Jan. 30, 1943, in Detroit, she married Robert Gibson "Bob" Alexander. Dee and Bob were residents of Traverse City for the past 21 years.
      A homemaker and amateur architect, Dorothy was a previous resident of Manitowoc, Wis. and Berkley, Mich.
      Survivors include her son, Robert D. Alexander; two daughters, Joan L. (Michael) Howe and Carolyn R. Alexander (Melisa J. Buie); and five grandchildren, James Howe, Michael Massey, Michelle Howe, Lindsay Alexander, and Benjamin Alexander-Buie.
      Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bob, in 1998; her parents, Richard and Willie; and four siblings, Richard M. Darwood Jr., Ruth W. Ross, James N. Darwood, and Dwight W. Darwood.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6726 Center Road, Traverse City; the Rev. Emmy Lou Belcher will officiate. Burial will be in Lansing.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 5412, Traverse City, MI 49696.
      The Hibbard-Ruggles Funeral Home of Traverse City is in charge of arrangements.
     
      Thomas James Phillips
      Died February 14, 1999
      STUART, Fla. - Thomas James Phillips, 78, of Stuart, died Sunday at his residence.
      He was born March 26, 1920, in Syracuse, N.Y., and had been a resident of Stuart for 30 years, after moving from Detroit.
      Prior to retirement, he started out as a metallurgist with Crucible Steel in Syracuse. He transferred to Detroit in 1945, where he was named president of Alloy Steels at the age of 30. Thomas served as president and chief executive officer of Tishken Products, Composite Forging and Carbide Saw Mill for many years. He remained a consultant at Tishken Products until the time of his death.
      Thomas was an active member and past president of The Recess Club in Detroit and an active member of Bloomfield Hills Country Club, Detroit Golf Club, Stuart Yacht & Country Club, and the Traverse City Country Club.
      He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stuart and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme, Mich.
      Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joan Phillips of Stuart; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Gordon Bahl of Northville, Mich., and Maureen and Michael Murphy of Des Moines, Iowa; and a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas J. Phillips Jr. and Judith of Traverse City. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Kerry and her husband, Sean Doyle; Kelly, Mary Pat, and Erin Bahl; Meghan, Ann, Katie and Thomas Phillips; and David, Shea, and Patricia Murphy.
      Friends may call from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stuart. Inurnment will be in Acme.
      Those who wish, may make contributions to the Christ Child Society of Stuart, care of Mrs. Walter Connolly, 1555 NE Ocean Blvd., No. 406N, Stuart, FL 34996.
      Arrangements are under the direction of the Aycock Funeral Home of Stuart.
     
      Marie I. Ritter
      Died February 13, 1999
      KALKASKA - Marie I. Ritter, 77, of Kalkaska, died Saturday at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Longterm Care Unit.
      Born in Alpena on May 11, 1921, she was the daughter of John and Irene (Boilore) Dery. On May 5, 1945, in Fenton, she married Fred Ritter Jr., who preceded her in death on May 18, 1985.
      Marie moved from Corunna to Kalkaska in 1947. A member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, the Academea Club and North Country Hospice, she also volunteered at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. She had been a 4-H leader and served as a mentor for the V.I.P. program through probate court. In 1986 Marie was named Kalkaska Mother-of-the-Year. She enjoyed making quilts and dolls.
      Survivors include three sons, Fred Ritter III of Kalkaska, William Ritter of Bellingham, Wash., and Michael (Darlene) Ritter of Fife Lake; five daughters, Judith (Michael) Eagan of Cadillac, Alice (Jeffrey) Nobis of St. Johns, Nancy (Lynn) Cross of Kalkaska, Mary (Paul) Slick of Rapid City, and Karen (Gerald) Davis of Rapid City; two brothers, Conrad Dery of Ohio and Robert Dery of Fenton; a sister, Alice Buckingham of Gwinn; a sister-in-law, Betty Dery of Fenton; 14 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
      Marie was also preceded in death by a brother, Claude Dery, and a sister, Jeannette Dowling.
      Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Visitation will also be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church; a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
      A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church; Father Walter Derylo will serve as celebrant. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
      Memorial gifts may be made to the Academea Club for Longterm Care.
     
     
     
      KENNETH L. DECHOW, 56, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Elk Rapids, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at his home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday.
     
      JAMES W. KNIGHT, 84, of Kewadin, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at his home. Arrangements will be announced by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      MARGARET M. TINKER, 94, of Grayling, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, at Mercy Manor in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
     
      Robert Bennett Fenchel
      Died February 15, 1999
      NORTHPORT - Robert Bennett Fenchel, 90, of Northport, died Monday at his home.
      He was born in Brant, Mich., on June 22, 1908, to Harry and Viola (Aldrich) Fenchel. He married Hope E. Rogers on April 21, 1934, in Northport.
      Upon retirement from General Motors, where he was a final bus inspector, the Fenchels moved back to Northport from Pontiac. He was a member of the Lions Club and was a strong community supporter who volunteered for many, many local projects. He loved nature and animals. Robert built beautiful boats, furniture and inlayed wood boxes. He also designed and built two homes for his family. During 1932 he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps camps.
      Survivors include his wife, Hope of Northport; his daughter, Linda Lane of Northport; his granddaughter, Kerry (Nathan) Lane of Carpinteria, Calif.; his great-grandson, Christopher David Lane; his sister, Ilahbell Guye of Knoxville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
      Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Graveside services will take place at Leelanau Twonship Cemetery in the spring.
      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grand Traverse Area Hospice.
     
      Dr. George E. Shambaugh, Jr.
      Died February 7, 1999
      SANDWICH, Ill. - Dr. George E. Shambaugh, Jr., 95, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, at his home in Sandwich, west of Chicago. He resided on his farm south of Sandwich since 1960, and also enjoyed vacation homes in Florida and Old Mission, Mich.
      George graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1928 and continued in active medical practice in Illinois for the remainder of his life - at the Hinsdale Medical Center from 1971 to 1997, and the Randolph-Shambaugh Clinic in Hoffman Estates since 1997. His distinguished medical career in otolaryngology and, for the last 10 years in environmental medicine, earned him numerous honors, honorary degrees, and distinguished awards in the United States, Germany, England, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Italy, France and Sweden.
      George was a professor of otolaryngology at Northwestern University Medical School from 1951 to 1972 (emeritus after 1972), and department chairman from 1951 to 1964. His "Surgery of the Ear" is considered the classic medical textbook in the field and has been republished in five editions since 1959. In addition, he authored more than 400 articles and editorials in medical journals and served as chief editor of the Archives of Otolaryngology of the American Medical Association from 1960 to 1970. He was elected president of numerous professional societies, including the American Otological Society in 1968.
      George had an avid love of the outdoors, gardening, and reading. Possessing great humility and intellectual curiosity, he was always interested in new ideas and was seen throughout his career as being on the cutting edge of knowledge, research and clinical treatment. His love of medicine was exceeded only by his love of family.
      He is survived by sons George (Roberta) Shambaugh III of LaGrange, Ill., and David (Ingrid) Shambaugh of Arlington, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
      A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., LaGrange, Ill.; the Rev. David Weaver and the Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh presided.
      In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Shambaugh Medical Research Foundation, 40 S. Clay St., Hinsdale, IL 60521.
      Arrangements have been made by the Burkhart Funeral Home in Sandwich, Ill., (815) 786-2165.
     
      John Wall
      Died February 13, 1999
      KEWADIN - John Wall, 81, of Kewadin, died Saturday.
      He was born on the Wall family homestead in Paradise Township, on Aug. 4, 1917, to John C. and Pauline (Nickerson) Wall.
      John was a machinist with Cone Drive Gear Co., and retired in 1982. He previously was an attendant with the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Retirees, the Golden Beach Association, the Elk Rapids Baptist Church and the National Rifle Association.
      Survivors include his brother, James (Donna) Wall of Eaton Rapids; two sisters, Elizabeth Wilson of Marrero, La., and Barbara Wall of Kingsley; one aunt, Ethel Nickerson of Kingsley; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Christine Wall; two infant sons; one brother, Charles Wall; and one nephew, Douglas Wilson.
      Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Gary Gladfelter will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
     
      DONALD W. DORNTON, 85, of Grayling, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999. He was a retired mason. He was born April 4, 1913, in Jackson, Mich. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Grayling Kingdom Hall. Arrangements are being handled by the Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling.
     
      Kenneth L. Dechow
      Died February 15, 1999
      SARASOTA, Fla. - Kenneth L. Dechow, 56, of Sarasota, died Monday at his home. He had been a Sarasota resident for 13 years, moving from Elk Rapids.
      Born in Traverse City on March 13, 1942, he was the son of Carl and Emma (Anderson) Dechow. He married Mary Blissett on Oct. 7, 1972, in Elk Rapids.
      Kenneth owned and operated Lee Foss Electric Motor and Pump Service in Bradenton, Fla. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sarasota, Fla.; three sons, Carl (Debbie) Dechow and their son, Kyle, all of Williamsburg, Mich., Mike (Ronda) Derks of Kewadin, Mich., and Paul (Tekla) Derks and their children, Katy and Tommy, all of Kewadin; and two sisters, Judith (Dwight) Smith of Bellaire, Mich., and Carol Minor of Traverse City, Mich.
      His parents preceded him in death.
      Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Kay Coombs will officiate at the services.
     
      James W. Knight
      Died February 16, 1999
      KEWADIN - James W. Knight, 84, of Kewadin, died Tuesday at his home. He was a resident of Kewadin since 1981, moving form Drayton Plains, Mich.
      Born Oct. 2, 1914, in St. Joseph, Mich., he was the son of Harry and May (Marrs) Knight. He married Helen Coates on Dec. 8, 1941, in Indiana.
      James served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in 1981 from Stanley Works, formerly Stanley Magic Door Co., where he had been employed since 1951. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed boating and golfing.
      Survivors include his wife, Helen of Kewadin; three children, Bruce (Kathryn) Nogle and James (Marjorie) Knight, both of Kewadin, and Suzi (Robert) Calu of Rochester Hills; one sister, Arlie Brondyke of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Anna, Grace and Genevive; and one brother, Harry.
      Funeral services will be held on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, where visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of one's choice.
     
      Doris Louise Rudolph
      Died February 15, 1999
      BEAR LAKE, Mich. - Doris Louise Rudolph, 71, of Bear Lake, formerly of Traverse City, died Monday at McPherson Hospital in Howell, Mich.
      For 44 years she was the beloved wife of William, who died in 1998. She was the dearest mother of Judith Homrich of Howell, Mich., Jim DeWolfe of Canon City, Colo., and Mark Rudolph of Deltona, Fla. She is also survived by six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marilyn Rayle of Troy, Mich., and Phyllis Schwartz of Pentwater, Mich.
      Cremation has taken place and memorial services will take place at a later date.
      Arrangements are being handled by MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell, (517) 546-2800.
     
      Dr. George E. Shambaugh, Jr.
      Died February 7, 1999
      SANDWICH, Ill. - Dr. George E. Shambaugh, Jr., 95, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, at his home in Sandwich, west of Chicago. He resided on his farm south of Sandwich since 1960, and also enjoyed vacation homes in Florida and Old Mission, Mich.
      George graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1928 and continued in active medical practice in Illinois for the remainder of his life - at the Hinsdale Medical Center from 1971 to 1997, and the Randolph-Shambaugh Clinic in Hoffman Estates since 1997. His distinguished medical career in otolaryngology and, for the last 10 years in environmental medicine, earned him numerous honors, honorary degrees, and distinguished awards in the United States, Germany, England, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Italy, France and Sweden.
      George was a professor of otolaryngology at Northwestern University Medical School from 1951 to 1972 (emeritus after 1972), and department chairman from 1951 to 1964. His "Surgery of the Ear" is considered the classic medical textbook in the field and has been republished in five editions since 1959. In addition, he authored more than 400 articles and editorials in medical journals and served as chief editor of the Archives of Otolaryngology of the American Medical Association, from 1960 to 1970. He was elected president of numerous professional societies, including the American Otological Society in 1968.
      George had an avid love of the outdoors, gardening, and reading. Possessing great humility and intellectual curiosity, he was always interested in new ideas and was seen throughout his career as being on the cutting edge of knowledge, research and clinical treatment. His love of medicine was exceeded only by his love of family.
      He is survived by sons George (Roberta) Shambaugh III of LaGrange, Ill., and David (Ingrid) Shambaugh of Arlington, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
      A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S. Kensington Ave., LaGrange, Ill.; the Rev. David Weaver and the Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh presided.
      In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Shambaugh Medical Research Foundation, 40 S. Clay St., Hinsdale, IL 60521.
      Arrangements have been made by the Burkhart Funeral Home in Sandwich, Ill., (815) 786-2165.
     
      John Wall
      Died February 13, 1999
      KEWADIN - John Wall, 81, of Kewadin, died Saturday in Tucson, Ariz.
      He was born on the Wall family homestead in Paradise Township, on Aug. 4, 1917, to John C. and Pauline (Nickerson) Wall.
      John was a machinist with Cone Drive Gear Co., and retired in 1982. He previously was an attendant with the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. John was also a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Retirees, the Golden Beach Association, the Elk Rapids Baptist Church and the National Rifle Association.
      Survivors include his brother, James (Donna) Wall of Eaton Rapids; two sisters, Elizabeth Wilson of Marrero, La., and Barbara Wall of Kingsley; one aunt, Ethel Nickerson of Kingsley; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen Christine Wall; two infant sons; one brother, Charles Wall; and one nephew, Douglas Wilson.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.today at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. The Rev. Gary Gladfelter will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley.
      Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
     
      JENNIE S. DINGMAN, 91, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, at Tendercare of Traverse City. She was born in Menahga, Minn., on May 25, 1907. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were handled by the Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
     
      FRANK J. HAUT, 92, Grawn, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Arrangements will be announced by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      LAWRENCE A. 'BUTCH' LEMPKE, 50 of Manistee, died Thursday morning, Feb. 18, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.
     
      NANCY LOUISE POTTER, 57, of Brethren, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. She was born Feb. 17, 1942, in Manistee. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Onekama. Interment will be in Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
     
      Kenneth L. Dechow
      Died February 15,1999
      SARASOTA, Fla. - Kenneth L. Dechow, 56, of Sarasota, died Monday at his home. He had been a Sarasota resident for 13 years, moving from Elk Rapids, Mich.
      Born in Traverse City, Mich., on March 13, 1942, he was the son of Carl and Emma (Anderson) Dechow. He married Mary Blissett on Oct. 7, 1972, in Elk Rapids.
      Kenneth owned and operated Lee Foss Electric Motor and Pump Service in Bradenton. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
      He is survived by his wife, Mary of Sarasota; three sons, Carl (Debbie) Dechow and their son, Kyle, - all of Williamsburg, Mich., Mike (Ronda) Derks of Kewadin, Mich., and Paul (Tekla) Derks and their children, Katy and Tommy, - also of Kewadin; his mother, Emma of Elk Rapids, Mich.; and two sisters, Judith (Dwight) Smith of Bellaire, Mich., and Carol Minor of Traverse City, Mich.
      His father preceded him in death.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes; the Rev. Kay Coombs will officiate at the services.
     
      Rex N. Woods
      Died February 16, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rex N. Woods, 79, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 14, 1920, in Stockbridge, Mich., he was the son of Newton B. and Sybil (Hopkins) Woods. He married Muriel Arnold on Nov. 21, 1946, in Angola, Ind.
      A Traverse City resident since 1970, Rex had been a carpenter for the State of Michigan at the Traverse City State Hospital, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 572 in Holt, Mich., the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7493 in Interlochen and was a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Arbutus Chapter No. 45.
      Survivors include his wife, Muriel of Traverse City; one son, Dennis Woods of Traverse City; two daughters, Beverly Woods of Wyoming, Mich., and Susan (Arthur) Ring of Belding, Mich.; one sister, Nina Stoops of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
      Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      MYRON 'MIKE' ENGSTROM, 76, of Rapid City, formerly of Bay City, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, Kalkaska. Arrangements will be announced by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      RUTH GOLDIE GROESBECK, 93, of Lake City, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at Autumn Wood of McBain Nursing Home in McBain. She was a homemaker, and was born March 19, 1905. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Young Funeral Home in Lake City, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Lake City Cemetery.
     
      CLARISSA 'JACKIE' LAHR, 88, of Cadillac, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Lakeview Lutheran Manor. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were handled by the Hitesman Funeral Home in Cadillac.
     
      ROBERTA 'BOBBIE' STACKHOUSE, 62, of elk Rapids, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at her home. No services are planned. Arrangments are being handled by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      THERESA MARIE (CICHOWSKI) THYKKUTTATHIL, 68, of Topeka, Kan., died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 at a family member's home in Westby, Wis. She was born July 18, 1930, in Detroit. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. today at the Assumption Chapel in St. Mary's, Kan. Burial will be in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, St. Mary's. Arrangements were handled by the Piper-Verschelden Funeral Home, St. Mary's, Kan.
     
      Irvin A. Bernhart
      Died February 18, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Irvin A. Bernhart, 83, of Traverse City, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      He was a retired store owner and realtor. He was born May 17, 1915, in Chicago, Ill.
      Irvin leaves his wife, Laura; four children; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
      Memorial services will be held Monday, Feb. 22 in Valparaiso, Ind.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes and Bartholomew Funeral Home, Valparaiso, Ind.
     
      Dorothy (Simon) Freiburger
      Died February 18, 1999
      GRAND RAPIDS - Dorothy (Simon) Freiburger, 72, of Grand Rapids, died Thursday at St. Mary's Hospital and went home to be with her Lord.
      She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Donald Freiburger of Grand Rapids; her children, Karen Magdefessel of Rockford, Linda (Ken) Mork of Suttons Bay, Jim (Gayle) Freiburger, Donald Freiburger Jr., Robert (Marsha) Freiburger and Richard (Kim) Freiburger - all of Grand Rapids, and Margaret (Robert) Vugteveen of Cadillac; and her grandchildren, Mollie, Andy, Bobby, Kerri, Ryan, Meredith, Renee, Kristin, Lindsey, Tanya, Joe, Eric and Lisa.
      A funeral liturgy will be held at noon Monday, Feb. 22 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Suttons Bay, with the Rev. Jerry Hunko as celebrant. Relatives and friends may meet her family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Reyers North Valley Chapel, Grand Rapids.
     
      Frank J. Haut
      Died February 18, 1999
      GREEN LAKE TOWNSHIP - Frank J. Haut, 92, of Green Lake Township, died Thursday at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.
      Born in Cook County, Ill., he was the son of Charles and Matilda Haut. He married Ella Sembera in Cook County in 1926.
      Frank moved from Cook County to the Interlochen area in 1965. He was a furniture maker and upholsterer and was a member of the Upholsterer's Union in Chicago. A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army, 95th Division, in Europe. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7493 in Interlochen.
      Survivors include his daughter, Dorothy (Robert) Ayers of Karlin; three grandchildren, Robert, Richard and Michael; and six great-grandchildren, Beau, Jessica, Heather, Robin, Danny and Katie.
      He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella in 1987; his brother, Charles Haut; and his sister, Hattie Hunt.
      Funeral services with full military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes, under the auspices of VFW Post No. 2780. The Rev. Bruce Craner will officiate. Burial will take place in Monroe Center Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to Munson Hospice.
     
      Alberta Lardie
      Died February 18, 1999
      ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alberta Lardie, 100, a resident of Albuquerque since 1986, died Thursday.
      She and her husband had owned the Lardie family store on Old Mission Peninsula.
      Alberta is survived by her daughter, Jane Dean of Albuquerque; her grandchildren, Shelley Basham of Nokeville, Va., Tony Zack of Destin, Fla., Lori Zack of Oxnard, Calif., and Julie Cuccia of Port Hueneme, Calif.; and her great-grandchildren, David Basham, Wesley Basham and Zack Basham - all of Nokeville, Va., and Nicholas Cuccia of Port Heuneme, Calif.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Lardie on Feb. 28, 1969; and her daughter, Barbara Zack on Sept. 24, 1985.
      A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mapleton, Mich., with interment of cremains at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the French Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM.
     
      Samuel T. Lardie
      Died February 11, 1999
      CHIPPEWA LAKE, Ohio - Samuel T. Lardie, 17 months, of Chippewa Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 11 at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron.
      He was born in Medina, Ohio, and was a life-long resident of Medina County.
      Samuel is survived by his mother, Amy Lardie of Chippewa Lake; his grandparents, Tom and Jackie Lardie of Chippewa Lake; his great-grandparents, Robert and Flo Boice of Atlanta, Mich., Harold and Bunnie Lardie of Traverse City and John and Barb Schmelzer of Fruitland Park, Fla.; his aunt, Jenna (Dave) Cowan of Medina; his uncles, Robert and Todd Lardie; and his cousin, Corey Cowan.
      Services were held Monday, Feb. 15 at Jesus Divine Redeemer, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Chippewa. Burial was in Mound Hill Cemetery in Seville, Ohio.
      The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Chippewa Lake Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 15, Chippewa Lake, OH 44215.
     
      Joy Irene (Gordon) Sheldon
      Died February 17, 1999
      KINGSLEY - Joy Irene (Gordon) Sheldon, 72, of Kingsley, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Born in Fenton, Mich., on Dec. 20, 1926, she was the daughter of Charles R. and Ruth I. (Knight) Archer Gordon. She married Elwin S. Sheldon on Dec. 22, 1945, in Port Huron, Mich.
      Joy moved to Kingsley from Farmington, Mich., in 1965. She was a homemaker and was employed as a bookkeeper by several area businesses. Joy enjoyed her times of solitude, reading and playing board games with her grandchildren.
      Survivors include three daughters and their families, Sandra M. Koglin of Kingsley, Victoria A. (Len) Harrett of Elk Rapids and Judith L. (Chad) Keillor of Franklin, Wis.; and eight grandchildren, Rhonda (David) Yanska, Angie (Scot) Waugaman, E. Travis Harrett, Leslie (George) Leposky, Alicia Harret, Tiffany Dunlevey, Courtney Keillor and Jessica Keillor; five great-grandchildren, Zachary Yanska, Chelsey Waugaman, Nathan Yanska, Derick Waugaman and Abigail Yanska.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwin in 1988; and her brother, Jerold R. Gordon in 1997.
      Joy had requested that a private family memorial service be held. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley.
      Memorials may be directed to the Kingsley Ambulance Service or to the Kingsley Fire Department.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Covell-Smith Funeral Home of Kingsley.
     
      Frank E. Wilson
      Died February 19, 1999
      CADILLAC - Frank E. Wilson, 70, of Cadillac, died Friday at his home.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at The Temple Hill Baptist Church in Cadillac. The Rev. Vernon LeFebre and the Rev. Dr. George Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac.
      Memorials may be directed to The Temple Baptist Church, Cadillac. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
      FRANK J. HAUT, 92, of Green Lake Township, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Funeral services with full military honors under the auspices of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 2780 will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Monroe Center Cemetery in the spring. A full obituary appeared in yesterday's Record-Eagle.
     
      ALICE IMOGENE HEINZE, 94, of Beulah, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at The Maples in Frankfort. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church of Benzonia. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at The Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah. A full obituary will appear in the Monday Record-Eagle.
     
      RAYMOND C. LANGE, 63, of Grayling, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at his residence. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, Grayling. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. mary Catholic Church, Grayling.
     
      MARIAN L. WILLETT, 89, of Mancelona, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at Kalkaska memorial Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona.
     
      Myron 'Mike' Engstrom
      Died February 19, 1999
      RAPID CITY - Myron "Mike" Engstrom, 76, of Rapid City, died Friday at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital.
      He was born in Bay City on Dec. 12, 1922, to Charles and Marian (Logan) Engstrom. In Lubbock, Texas, in 1944, he married Louise Cooper.
      Mike was employed by Industrial Brown Hoist in Bay City, a manufacturer of railroad cranes. He retired as a purchasing agent in 1987 after 27 years of employment. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids. He enjoyed building model boats, airplanes and cars, boating, spending time on the water and being outdoors. Mike served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
      Survivors include his wife, Louise Engstrom of Rapid City; one uncle, Reuben Logan of Bay City; one aunt, Helen Janz of Bay City; and many cousins.
      He was preceded in death by his parents.
      Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or to the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      Helena Ferguson
      Died February 19, 1999
      MANTON - Helena Ferguson, 83, of Manton, died Friday at the home of her son in Manton.
      She was born Oct. 27, 1915, in Cheboygan, to Arthur and Anna (Pelenz) Currie. She was married to Walter Hoadley, who preceded her in death, and to Gerald Ferguson, who also preceded her in death.
      Helena grew up in Cheboygan. She lived for many years in the Benzonia and Copemish areas and moved to Manton in 1985. She lived with her daughter in Minnesota for seven years, returning to Manton last summer. Helena was a hard worker and a born salesperson who loved her family.
      Survivors include two sons, James (Mary) Hoadley of Manton and Ted (Debra) Hoadley of Mesick; three daughters, Thelma (Harry) Yonkman of Houston, Texas, Susan (David) Traxler of Park Rapids, Minn., and Jacqueline (Dewy) Church of Tustin; three stepchildren, Lee (Carol) Ferguson of Monroe, James (Ann) Ferguson of Mt. Pleasant and Carolyn (Tom) Smeltzer of Arcadia; two brothers, George (Joyce)Barr and Bryant (Carmel) Barr, both of Cheboygan; two sisters, Marguerite (Vern) Harring of Cheboygan and Barbara Harris of Arizona; and many grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren.
      In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Walter Carl Hoadley; a daughter, Anna Trowbridge; an infant daughter, Penny; two grandchildren, Danny and Deanna Trowbridge; and two brothers, Arthur and James Currie.
      Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton, with Pastor Donald Willoughby officiating. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
     
     
      CLARENCE E. AXTELL, 75, of Traverse City, died Sunday Feb. 21, 1999, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      DORTHA I. BROWN, 86, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      AUDREY J. FORSYTH, 70, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at her home.
      Arrangements will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      CHARLES V. KILBURN, 81, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Frankfort.
      Arrangements are pending with the Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah.
     
      MARIE A LAUBENTHAL, 85, of Lake City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was born Oct. 15, 1913, in Cadillac.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Young Funeral Home in Lake City; a prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Lake City. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cadillac.
     
      Alice Imogene Heinze
      Died February 20, 1999
      BEULAH - Alice Imogene Heinze, 94, of Beulah, died Saturday at The Maples-Benzie County Medical Care Facility in Frankfort.
      Born July 6, 1904, in Benzonia, she was the daughter of James R. and Ella M. (Gorivan) Rice. In August 1925, in Benzonia, she married William Hugh Heinze.
      Alice and her husband owned and operated the Heinze Mobile Home Park. She enjoyed embroidering, tatting, the outdoors and her family. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Benzonia and the Indian Trails Club, and was a 4-H leader and co-chairman of the county extension club.
      Survivors include her daughters, Ardith (James) Jones of Beulah, Beatrice (Robert) Kleis of Lincoln, Neb., Carol (John) Strom of Columbia, Mo., and Delores (Robert) Jones of Beulah; her sister, Margaret (Pete) Orr of Beulah; her brothers, Lindsey Rice of Frankfort and Douglas (Dorothy) Rice of Benzonia; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
      She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
      Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Congregational Church of Benzonia; the Rev. Stephen Davidson will officiate. Burial will be in Benzonia Township Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to The Maples, the First Congregational Church of Benzonia or to the charity of one's choice.
     
      Rhea M. Smith
      Died February 20, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rhea M. Smith, a resident of Traverse City, died quietly of congestive heart failure on Saturday. She was 89.
      During her long life, Rhea was a mother, wife, breadwinner, homemaker and grandmother. She loved to sew, knit, entertain visitors in her home, camp all over Michigan, and - as her agility declined - to read novels and chat with neighbors Janet, Barb and Deb on Amy Street. She greeted visitors with a big smile and was interested in whatever they wanted to share with her.
      She was born July 20, 1909, in Flint, the youngest of five children of Mary Harwood and Frank Ross. As a child, she lived in a lumber camp in northern Michigan where her mother was a cook and her father the foreman for a crew of "shanty boys." In 1925 she married Clifford Cartwright of Flint and in 1926 gave birth to her beloved daughter, Mary Marie.
      During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, she hitchhiked to California with her young daughter. En route she carried a heavy flat iron on her lap as a message that gentlemanly behavior by drivers would be both appreciated and enforced.
      During World War II she operated a production machine at Buick Motor Division, making parts for military airplane engines. Later she managed the needle-crafts section at Smith-Bridgemans department store and a Ben Franklin store on Flint's east side.
      In 1947 she married W.H. "Herb" Smith who was her lifelong companion until his death in 1997. With him she built a life of 50 years - working, camping, fishing, hunting, vegetable gardening, square dancing and entertaining children and grandchildren. They first made their home in Flint, then in Davison, Pleasant Lake (near Lapeer) and Hale (near Tawas). In 1933, with health declining, they moved to Traverse City.
      Rhea is survived by her daughter, Mary Marie (George) Gutteridge of Davison; Herb Smith's two sons whom she "adopted" as her own - Ward H. (Patricia) Smith Jr. of Tustin and Kenneth A. (Kay) Smith of Traverse City; grandchildren, Thomas (Judy) Gutteridge of Tolland, Conn., Gary (Denise) Gutteridge of Davison, Phillip (Carol) Gutteridge of Grand Blanc, Denise (Edward) Jacobs of Leroy, Colleen (Edward) Bogart of Grand Blanc, David Smith of San Francisco, and Christine Smith of New York City; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Dr. Homer Nye of The Presbyterian Church officiating.
      The family suggests that memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be directed to the Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
      JAMES DENSON, 37, of Central Lake, passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      JOSEPH 'JAKE' DULINSKI, 86, of Manistee, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility.
      Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.
     
      DONALD C. MUMA, 85, of Mancelona, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1999, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
     
      STEVE NEARING, 81, of Bellaire, passed away Sunday, February 14, 1999, in Mission, Texas. He was born Dec. 24, 1917, in Munger.
      Cremation has taken place and arrangements are pending with the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in East Jordan.
     
      MILDRED SABRA (DICKENS) THOMAS, 91, of Northport, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center in Northport.
      Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City.
     
      Clarence E. Axtell
      Died February 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Clarence E. Axtell, 75, of Traverse City, died Sunday at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.
      Born March 23, 1923, in Empire, he was the son of Clarence "Gene" and Sarah "Sadie" (Sullivan) Axtell. On Aug. 29, 1947, in Traverse City, he married Florence L. Skiver.
      A native of the Grand Traverse area, Clarence was a retired plumber who was a member of the Plumbers Association Local No. 85. He served in artillery and infantry units of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 222, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 38. His interests included golfing, bowling, fishing and hunting. Clarence enjoyed the time he spent with his family - especially his grandchildren whom he dearly loved.
      Survivors include his wife, Florence; his children, Sharon (William) Moyer, Harold Axtell (Deb Brown), and Janis Axtell (Gib Pritchard); two brothers, George Axtell and Donald (Jackie) Axtell; and three grandchildren, Tonya (Doug) McGrew, Heather Lynn Weber (Robert Lozowski) and Kyle Axtell. All his survivors are Traverse City residents.
      Clarence was preceded in death by his father, "Gene," his mother, "Sadie," a brother, Raymond Axtell, and a sister, Inez Hill.
      Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home; the Rev. Marvin Rosa will officiate. Cremation has taken place, burial will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorials may be directed to the Garfield Township Rescue Squad.
     
      Father James E. Coke
      Died February 22, 1999
      GILLS PIER - Father James E. "Father Jim" Coke, 74, of Gills Pier, was called to his eternal reward Monday. Following a brief illness, Father Jim learned Saturday that he had terminal cancer. He willingly turned everything over to God and he died at peace at Munson Hospital at 7:30 a.m. He had only minimal discomfort his last days.
      Father Jim was born to Cornelius and Lucille Herzeg on April 22, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio. His mother later married John W. Coke who adopted him. He received degrees from Saint Mary's College in Cleveland and Saint Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, Wis., and was ordained to the priesthood on May 16, 1953, at Holy Cross Seminary in LaCrosse, Wis. He loved learning and took various graduate courses at Western Reserve University in Cleveland; Rosary College in River Forest, Ill.; the University of Notre Dame; and the University of Michigan.
      Father Coke was a gifted teacher and served as a teacher and counselor at several high schools in Stevens Point, Wis., and LaCrosse. He went on to serve as principal and teacher in Durand, Wis. and at Saint Casimir School in St. Louis. He became a college level lecturer and instructor at Saint Francis College and Cardinal Glennon College in St. Louis and at the University of Wisconsin. He also served as professor and spiritual director at Holy Cross Seminary in LaCrosse in the early 1950s. In 1961 he was appointed chaplain at Saint Joseph Convent and religion instructor at Maria High School in Stevens Point.
      Father Coke also served in numerous pastoral positions. Following ordination, he was assistant pastor at Blessed Sacrament and at Saint Pius X in LaCrosse. He spent a year as administrator at Saint Boniface in Waumandee, Wis. Following a leave, he returned to positions as pastor at Holy Rosary in Owen, Wis., and associate pastor at Newman Center, Saint Joseph in Menomonie and Saint Luke in Boyceville. In 1976 he was appointed pastor at Saint Joseph and Saint Mary in Durand.
      Father Coke moved to Michigan in 1980 and accepted several appointments, assistant pastor and religious department head at Saint Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn; chaplain at the Convent of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Monroe; assistant pastor and religious instructor at Saint John's Parish in Monroe; associate pastor at Saint Pius X in Flint and Holy Family in Grand Blanc.
      Father Coke served as a substance abuse counselor, working with individuals and groups at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center in Detroit, on spiritual coordination and integration of the Alcoholics Anonymous philosophy into the residential setting and individual, ongoing recovery process.
      Father Coke officially retired on September 1, 1990. After moving to northern Michigan, he began to serve as a counselor at Harbor Hall in Petoskey. He was then appointed temporary administrator at Sacred Heart in Elk Rapids in October, 1992, and then as pastor in June, 1993. He retired from service at Elk Rapids in July 1997. Following a year of retirement without formal assignment, he moved to Saint Wenceslaus in Gills Pier on July 7, 1998, to serve as sacramental minister.
      Father Coke will lie in state at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, 1025 South Union St. in Traverse City, from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; a vigil for the deceased will be held at 7 p.m.
      Visitation hours will continue from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday at the church where the funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kewadin.
      Memorials may be directed to the Lake Orion Guest House, 1840 W. Scripps Road, Box 68, Lake Orion, MI 48360.
      The Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
      May the Good Shepherd bring his faithful servant to the joys of eternal life.
      May he rest In peace.
     
      Audrey June Forsyth
      Died February 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Audrey June Forsyth, 70, of Traverse City died Sunday at her home.
      Born May 4, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Burt Arlo and Muriel Louise (Vizzard) McClellan. On Oct. 16, 1948, in Detroit, she married Marshall C. "Mike" Forsyth.
      Audrey was a resident of Traverse City since 1967. She was retired from NBD Bank where she had been the switchboard operator and had also worked part-time at Empire National Bank in the same capacity. Audrey was active in the Salvation Army, volunteering many hours, and was a past member and council member of the Christian Womens Club. A collector of lambs and aspiring writer, she loved to ride her bike and travel. She thoroughly enjoyed people and doing things for them. God was most important in her life.
      Survivors include her children, Marsha (Al) Harvey of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Gordon (Chris) Forsyth, Donna (Bob) Pickard and Patricia (Ken) Domagala - all of Traverse City; her grandchildren, Heather and Holly Harvey, Kimberly and Kelly Forsyth, Justin, Jonathon and Jenean Pickard, and Amy and Amber Nelson; her great-grandchildren, Alyssa June and Dawson; her sister, Louise Bass of Traverse City; her brother-in-law, Gordon T. Forsyth of Troy; two nieces; and a nephew.
      Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, on Jan. 20, 1997, and her parents.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Captains Dean and Bonnie Sanders and Audrey's grandson, Pastor Justin Pickard, will officiate. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or to Munson Hospice.
     
      Rita P. (Gauthier) Holcomb
      Died February 19, 1999
      FARMINGTON, N.M. - Rita P. (Gauthier) Holcomb, 75, passed away Friday at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington.
      The daughter of Leo W. and Rose G. Gauthier, she was born April 13, 1923, in Traverse City. She attended local schools until 1932 when the family moved to Maple City. She completed her education at Leland Schools, graduating in 1942. The family relocated to Traverse City where she was employed for many years as an attendant nurse at the regional state hospital. In 1987 she moved to Farmington to be near her children and grandchildren. Rita was an avid gardener, especially with vegetables. She also found much enjoyment in bowling.
      She is survived by her son, Reginald Yagle, and two daughters, Leilani (Philip) Buell and Janice (Charles) Foutz - all of Farmington; a brother, Donald (Charlotte) Gauthier and a sister, Alice R. Smith - both of Traverse City; and many nieces and nephews.
      Rita was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Benjamin, Ovilla, Robert, and Clarence; four sisters, Victorine Nowak, Leona Darga, Georgianna Wade, and Dolores Yagle; and three nephews, Thomas and Roger Yagle and Richard Gauthier.
      The family was served by Brewer, Lee and Larkin of Farmington where services were held Monday; Monsignor Leo Gomez officiated. Cremation has taken place.
      Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Michigan at 521« South Union St. Traverse City.
     
      Charles V. Kilburn
      Died February 20, 1999
      FRANKFORT - Charles V. Kilburn, 81, of Frankfort, died Saturday at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Frankfort.
      Born March 18, 1917, in Bay City, he was the son of Charles V. Kilburn Sr. and Alice Mae (Baker) Kilburn. On June 22, 1940, in Wyandotte, he married Virginia F. Clemens.
      An engineer for a wire and cable company, Charles enjoyed playing golf and fishing. After his retirement, he moved from Fort Wayne, Ind., to the Little Platte Lake area where he enjoyed many friends, family and grandchildren. Charles was a member of the First Congregational Church of Benzonia.
      Survivors include his wife, Virginia; his sons, David (Sharon) Kilburn of Lexington, Ky., and Thomas (Linda) Kilburn of Melvern, Pa.; his daughters, Karen Campbell of Jonesboro, Tenn., and Kathleen (Tom) Brewer of Edmond, Okla.; his sisters, Beatrice Pike and Harriette Bandeen - both of Sun City, Ariz.; and eight grandchildren.
      Charles was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Bridget Brewer.
      Friends may call at the time of memorial services which will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church of Benzonia; the Rev. Stephen Davidson and the Rev. Telfer Mook will officiate.
      Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational Church of Benzonia, the Bridget Brewer Scholarship Fund or cancer associations.
      Arrangements were handled by the Bennett-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Beulah.
     
      Richard Leonard 'Rick' Miela
      Died February 12,1999
      FIFE LAKE - Richard Leonard "Rick" Miela, 46, died suddenly at his home in Fife Lake on Friday, Feb. 12.
      Born in Pontiac, Ill., on Aug. 7, 1952, 'Rick' resided in the Fife Lake area with his loving, lifetime companion and friend, Marty Cunningham Emery, and their daughters, Ashley, Angela, Jessica and Shelley Emery of Manton.
      A U.S. Army veteran, Rick had been a carpenter and one-time owner of Quality Builder's of Fife Lake. At the time of his death Rick was the owner of Scooter's Classic Motorcycles and Parts, also of Fife Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles and spending time with his family.
      In addition to Marty and their daughters, Rick is survived by his father and stepmother, Leonard and Verna Miela of Whiting, Ind.; Nancy and Lee Cunningham of Fife Lake; one brother, Larry Miela of Chicago; one sister, Nancy Oleson of Summit City; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
      He was preceded in death by his mother, Helga Sheppard; and by his paternal grandparents, Angela and Charlie Harrington.
      Cremation has taken place; arrangements were throught the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
      A gathering of family and friends will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at the Fife Lake American Legion to celebrate Rick's life There will be a pot-luck luncheon following the tribute. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Participants are asked to bring a dish to pass.
     
      Rhea M. Smith
      Died February 20, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Rhea M. Smith, a resident of Traverse City, died quietly of congestive heart failure on Saturday. She was 89.
      During her long life, Rhea was a mother, wife, breadwinner, homemaker and grandmother. She loved to sew, knit, entertain visitors in her home, camp all over Michigan, and - as her agility declined - to read novels and chat with neighbors Janet, Barb and Deb on Amy Street. She greeted visitors with a big smile and was interested in whatever they wanted to share with her.
      She was born July 20, 1909, in Flint, the youngest of five children of Mary (Johnson) and Frank Ross. As a child, she lived in a lumber camp in northern Michigan where her mother was a cook and her father the foreman for a crew of "shanty boys." In 1925 she married Clifford Cartwright of Flint and in 1926 gave birth to her beloved daughter, Mary Marie.
      During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, she hitchhiked to California with her young daughter. En route she carried a heavy flat iron on her lap as a message that gentlemanly behavior by drivers would be both appreciated and enforced.
      During World War II she operated a production machine at Buick Motor Division, making parts for military airplane engines. Later she managed the needle-crafts section at Smith-Bridgemans department store and a Ben Franklin store on Flint's east side.
      In 1947 she married W.H. "Herb" Smith who was her lifelong companion until his death in 1997. With him she built a life of 50 years - working, camping, fishing, hunting, vegetable gardening, square dancing and entertaining children and grandchildren. They first made their home in Flint, then in Davison, Pleasant Lake (near Lapeer) and Hale (near Tawas). In 1993, with health declining, they moved to Traverse City.
      Rhea is survived by her daughter, Mary Marie (George) Gutteridge of Davison; Herb Smith's two sons whom she "adopted" as her own - Ward H. (Patricia) Smith Jr. of Tustin and Kenneth A. (Kay) Smith of Traverse City; grandchildren, Thomas (Judy) Gutteridge of Tolland, Conn., Gary (Denise) Gutteridge of Davison, Phillip (Carol) Gutteridge of Grand Blanc, Denise (Edward) Jacobs of Leroy, Colleen (Edward) Bogart of Grand Blanc, David Smith of San Francisco, and Christine Smith of New York City; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Dr. Homer Nye of The Presbyterian Church officiating.
      The family suggests that memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be directed to the Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
      Christopher Ernest Addison Sullivan
      Died February 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Christopher Ernest Addison Sullivan, 41 days old, died Sunday in Traverse City.
      Born Jan. 11, he was the son of John A. Sullivan and Kelly L. Johnson of Traverse City. Other survivors include his brother, John David Sullivan, and his sister, Kaylie E. Chingwa - both at home; his paternal grandparents, John (Patricia) Sullivan of Cedarville; his maternal grandparents, Ernest Johnson of Newberry and Cynthia (Mike) Soeltner of Kinross; his paternal great-grandmother, Rhonora Weirech of Shelby; his maternal great-grandparents, Blanch and Ike Johnson of Eckerman; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
      Friends may call from 11 to noon Wednesday at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
      Memorials may be directed to the SIDS Foundation or to Munson Medical Center's Pediatric Unit.
      WILMA A. HART, 76, of East Jordan, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Wilma was born July 25, 1922. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in East Jordan, where the family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
     
      Dortha I. Brown
      Died February 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Dortha I. Brown, 86, of Traverse City, died Sunday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      A Traverse City resident most of her life, she was born in Kalkaska on Aug. 6, 1912, to Walter and Flora (Mockerman) Earl. Dortha married Austin Mang in Traverse City on Sept. 12, 1931; he preceded her in death in 1966. She married Ivan Brown in 1968.
      Dortha was a cake decorator at Carroll's Bakery and was also employed by Kresge - both in Traverse City.
      Survivors include two daughters, Marlene (Emerald) Magee of Traverse City and Loleta Claycomb of Ionia; three sisters, Donna (Robert) Fraser of Traverse City, Delores Cole of Grand Rapids and Joy (Emerald) Dodds of Grandville; one brother, Donald (Lorene) Earl of Florida; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
      Dortha was also preceded in death by her husband, Ivan, in 1982; her parents; a daughter, Joyce; a son; James; and a brother, Walter E.
      Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 813 Parsons Road, Traverse City. Elder Russell Spaulding will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
     
      Beatrice Chamberlain
      Died February 21, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Beatrice Chamberlain, 85, of Traverse City, died Sunday at Barnes Adult Foster Care Home.
      Born in Milford Township on Nov. 25, 1913, she was the daughter of John and Merry (West) Russell. She married Edward Chamberlain on March 13, 1932, in Brighton, Mich.
      Beatrice lived in this area her whole adult life. A homemaker, she was a 4-H leader for many years and volunteered for Home Extension. She was a member of the Grant United Methodist Church. When her children were growing up she taught Sunday School. Beatrice enjoyed spending time with her family fishing, hunting and doing other things together. She played basketball in high school and enjoyed telling about it.
      She is survived by three daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Higginbotham of Warsaw, Ind., Merry (Everett) Youker of Buckley, Mich., and Barbara (John) Pound of Mineola, Texas; two sisters, Maxine (Claude) Ressler of Cheboygan, Mich., and Joan (Donald) Charlick of Zephersville, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
      Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Chamberlain in 1988; and three brothers, Milton, Llewellyn and Raymond.
      Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grant United Methodist Church. The Rev. Brian Rafferty will officiate. Burial will be in Grant Township Cemetery.
      The family has requested that memorials be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or to Munson Hospice.
      Arrangements were handled by the Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service.
     
      Michael Joseph Henninger III
      Stillborn January 7, 1999
      KALKASKA - Michael Joseph Henninger III was stillborn Thursday, Jan. 7, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Michael is the son of Michael J. Henninger II and Heather M. Sharrow of Kalkaska.
      Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Rebecca Lynn; his paternal grandparents, Michael and Nan Henninger of Omer; maternal grandparents, Jeffrey and Barb Kloepfer of South Boardman and Michael and Cynthia Sharrow of Standish; and several aunts and uncles.
      Private graveside services will be held at the Boardman Township Cemetery.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
      P. Robert Kalahar
      Died February 22, 1999
      JACKSON, Mich. - P. Robert "Bob" Kalahar, 83, of Jackson, died Monday at Foote Hospital in Jackson.
      He was born in Linwood, Mich., on Jan. 21, 1916, the son of Leo P. and Catherine (Shay) Kalahar. The family moved to Traverse City in 1023. In 1945, Bob married Beatrice Tucker of Traverse City, and she survives.
      Also surviving are their three sons, Patrick (Jenny) of Albany, Ohio, and Chris and Brian - both of Oakland, Calif.; his two sisters, Helen (John) Broadfoot of Traverse City and Dorothy Dyke Bodnar of Venice, Fla., and Elk Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Pat Whaley, Vera Whitson and Isabel Fitch; and a granddaughter, Katrin B. Kalahar.
      Bob worked for the Jackson Citizen Patriot for 30 years until his retirement in 1978. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1948, after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacific and the Caribbean and received two Air Medals. Bob enjoyed fishing and golf, and had been an amateur radio operator for many years.
      There will be no services as Bob has donated his body to the MSU School of Medicine. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Arrangements were handled by the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, Jackson.
     
      Ethel B. Maisch
      Died February 22, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Ethel B. Maisch, 92, of Traverse City, died Monday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City.
      Born Oct. 22, 1906, in Buckley, she was the daughter of Sidney and Edith (Peper) Bradford.
      A lifelong area resident, Ethel was a registered nurse and an occupational therapist. She was a 1930 graduate of the Kalamazoo State School of Occupational Therapy and a 1946 graduate of the nursing program there. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Senior Christian Fellowship, the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Medical Care Facility Guild, the Traverse City Nurses Association, the Occupational Therapist Association and the Weslyan Fellowship.
      Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Bonnie Fochtman of Charlevoix, Edith Knapp of Ypsilanti, Dale Verrill of Stanwood, Glen Noonan of Maple City, Jackie Wimer of Washington, Paul Verrill of California, Douglas Verrill of Colorado, Samuel Verrill of Illinois and Bernard Verrill of Wisconsin; and her cousins, Richard Montague and June Kobbins, both of Traverse City.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; and six sisters, Florence Sutton, Eunice Noonan, Susan Sutton, Alta Lisicia, and Clarice and Cornelia Bradford.
      Services will be held on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, with the Rev. Dean Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Acme Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
      Memorials may be directed to the Grand Traverse Pavilions or to the Asbury Preschool for Indian Children.
     
      Mildred S. Thomas
      Died February 22, 1999
      NORTHPORT - Mildred Sabra Dickens Thomas, 91, of Northport, died Monday at the Leelanau Memorial Health Center in Northport.
      She was born Oct. 20, 1907, in the Shawnee Territory of Oklahoma. She married Maurice J. Thomas, who had been a professor of educational administration at the University of Pittsburgh and also the director of the Tri-State Area School Study Council, on Oct. 15, 1929, in Bellingham, Wash. He preceded her in death in 1967.
      Survivors include three children, Maurice D. (Nancy) Thomas of Pittsburgh, Pa., Karen (Edward) Liske of San Antonio, Texas, and Jeremy (Michael) Connolly of Northport; 11 grandchildren, Maurice Stephen (Pamela) Thomas of Wylie, Texas, Susan (Roger) Park of Valencia, Pa., Ellen (Michael) Schramm of Bowie, Md., Edward Thomas of Pittsburgh, Pa., Hans (Lynn) Liske of Jacksonville, Fla., Ericka Liske and Peter Liske - both of San Francisco, Calif., Alexandra (Jeff) Eichel and Andrea (Steve) Wentz - both of Dallas, Texas, and Erin Connolly and John Cory Connolly - both of Northport; and 12 great-grandchildren, Katie and Collin Thomas, Michael, John and Shannon Park, Heather, Brittany and Courtney Schramm, Loreal Liske, Nicholas Eichel, and Avery and Stewart Wentz.
      Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Leelanau Memorial Health Center in Northport.
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Leelanau Memorial Health Center, 215 S. High St., Northport, MI 49670 or the Leelanau Conservancy, P.O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.
      The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
     
     
      RONALD WAYNE BEHM, 48, of Benzonia, died suddenly, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. No visitation or services are planned at this time. The family was served by the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes, in Benzonia.
      LAUREL J. DOAK, 70, of Central Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. She was born Sept. 12, 1928. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, where the family will receive friends this evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
     
      JUANITA ROSE 'PEGGY' HINDMAN, 82, of Scottville, formerly of Brethren, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Whippoorwill Knoll AFC Home in Scottville. She was born Aug. 16, 1916, in Indiana. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Lakeview Church of the Brethren, in Brethren. The Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva is in charge of the arrangements.
     
      MEDA RAMIREZ, 66, of Frankfort, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Meda was born Dec. 12, 1932, in Elberta. Private family services will be held at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
     
      VIRGINIA P. SMITH, 62, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until funeral services are held at noon at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      CLARENCE E. TOWSLEY, 91, of Manistee, formerly of Arcadia, passes away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Manistee County Medical Care Facility in Manistee. Spring Masonic graveside services will be held at Conway Cemetery in Arcadia at a date and time to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by the Edwards Funeral Home of Bear Lake.
     
      BETTY J. WILLSON, 54, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, at her home near Alden. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. this evening at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona.
     
      Voda M. Bourdo
      Died February 24, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Voda M. Bourdo, 86, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at her home.
      Born in Leelanau County on Aug. 2, 1912, she had lived most of her life in Northport. She was the daughter of Fred and Maybelle Dechow and on July 16, 1932, she married Oscar G. Bourdo.
      Voda was employed as a long distance operator at Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Traverse City and retired in 1973. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing the organ and piano, playing bridge and was an outstanding cook.
      Survivors include her four children and their families, Gwynne Trolenberg of Northport, Carolyn Pickering of Michigan Center, George (Shari) Bourdo of Traverse City and Jon (Pat) Bourdo of Saugatuck. She had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Fred (Rose) Dechow of Lake Leelanau, Gerry (Geneva) Dechow of Northport and Clair (Dorothy) Dechow of Port Charlotte, Fla. Her surviving sisters are Freda Mann of Winneconne, Wis., and Erma Bussey of Midland.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Clarissa; two brothers, Veryl and Claude; and two sons-in-law, George Pickering and Paul Trolenberg.
      A memorial service will be held later this spring at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 1999, at the Trinity Church of Christ in Northport, with the Rev. Joe Ripley officiating.
      Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
     
      P. Robert Kalahar
      Died February 22, 1999
      JACKSON, Mich. - P. Robert "Bob" Kalahar, 83, of Jackson, died Monday at Foote Hospital in Jackson.
      He was born in Linwood, Mich., on Jan. 21, 1916, the son of Leo P. and Catherine (Shay) Kalahar. The family moved to Traverse City in 1023. In 1945, Bob married Beatrice Tucker of Traverse City, and she survives.
      Also surviving are their three sons, Patrick (Jenny) of Albany, Ohio, and Chris and Brian - both of Oakland, Calif.; his two sisters, Helen (John) Broadfoot of Traverse City and Dorothy Dyke Bodnar of Venice, Fla., and Elk Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.
      He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Pat Whaley, Vera Whitson and Isabel Fitch; and a granddaughter, Katrin B. Kalahar.
      Bob worked for the Jackson Citizen Patriot for 30 years until his retirement in 1978. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1948, after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was stationed in the Pacific and the Caribbean and received two Air Medals. Bob enjoyed fishing and golf, and had been an amateur radio operator for many years.
      There will be no services as Bob has donated his body to the MSU School of Medicine. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
      Arrangements were handled by the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, Jackson.
     
      Joyce A. (Nyland) Kidder
      Died February 19, 1999
      TAMPA, Fla. - Joyce A. (Nyland) Kidder, 63, of Tampa, died Friday at her son's home there.
      She was born April 3, 1935, in Banks Township, the daughter of Howard and Myrtle (Hoffman) Nyland. In 1952, in East Jordan, she married William Addis. They raised their nine children in Frankfort.
      In 1983, she married Marvin Kidder in East Jordan. They made their home in Homosassa, Fla. After his death in 1996, she lived with her son, Roger Addis, in Tampa.
      Joyce worked at Eckard Drugs in Homosassa, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed camping, travel, calico cats and gardening; especially flowers - particularly roses. She enjoyed family gatherings and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
      Surviving are her children, Donna (Mark) Wood of Panama City, Fla., Margaret Lung of Traverse City, Patty (Bud) Goodlin of Wilmington, N.C., Elizabeth Moore of Traverse City, David (Sherri) Addis of Live Oaks, Fla., Frank (Lori) Addis of Lake Ann, SMSgt. Bryan (Rhonda) Addis of Sedalia, Mo., Roger Addis of Tampa, Fla., and Mathew (Becky) Addis of Frankfort; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and her sisters and brothers, Mary Lou (Darwin) Morris, Bert (Nancy) Nyland, William Nyland and Carol (Gary) Craig - all of East Jordan.
      Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan, with the Rev. David Downton officiating. Burial will be in Atwood Cemetery.
      The family is being served by the Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth.
     
      M. Ethel Moran Wilson
      Died February 14, 1999
      CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. - M. Ethel Wilson, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 14 at her home in Citrus Heights after a short illness.
      She was born Aug. 16, 1904, in Manton, to Howard and Clarissa (Clawson) Moore. The family then moved to Buckley. She lived most of her life in Traverse City.
      Ethel moved to California in 1960 after retiring from teaching in the Traverse City area for 27 years. She taught at Williamsburg High School, McKinley School on Old Mission Peninsula and Oak Park Elementary School in Traverse City. She resumed teaching in the San Juan District at Arlington Heights School for six years and then retired. Ethel traveled extensively through the years - Europe, Canada and throughout the United States. She will be dearly missed by her many friends.
      Ethel is survived by her beloved husband, Millard "Mel" Wilson; daughters, Jane Krajnik and Kelsey (Duane) LaBar - both of Sacramento, Calif.; one stepson, Barry Wilson of Toronto, Canada; five grandchildren, Cynthia Edwards, Susan (Kelly) Mayfield, Kathy (Daniel) Weldon, Julie (Kenneth) Boulet and Mark (Tori) Krajnik; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one brother, Don Moore.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Emory and Forrest "Frosty" Moore; one sister, Bernice (Clarence) Stricker; and one grandson, Christopher Krajnik.
      Services were held on Friday, Feb. 19 at Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville, Calif. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Sacramento, Calif.
     
      ALLISTER D. GILBERT, 75, of Arcadia, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home of Bear Lake, where visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of services.
     
      WILLIAM R. 'ROWDY' DOW, 76, of Yuma, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, at home. He was born June 15, 1922, in Ogden, Utah. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 2 at the Boon Baptist Church in Boon. Arrangements are being handled by the Hitesman Funeral Home, Cadillac.
      DIANE L. FULLER, 58, of Traverse City, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 26, 1999, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
      EDWIN 'CHIEF' WISSNER, 79, of Manistee, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 2 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial with graveside military services will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at theHerbert Funeral Home of Manistee, with evening prayers at 8 p.m. Monday.
     
      Catherine Rachel Schildroth
      Died February 25, 1999
      STURGIS - Catherine Rachel Schildroth, 97, of Sturgis, died Thursday at Thurston Woods Village.
      She was born Aug. 17, 1901, on the Halsey Farm in Fawn River Township, Mich., the daughter of James and Ida (Woods) Halsey. On Jan. 6, 1939, in Angola, Ind., she married Walter Herbert Schildroth.
      She lived in Traverse City most of her life, although she had spent a few years in Detroit and returned to Sturgis in 1993.
      Catherine graduated from Sturgis High School. She graduated from Eastern Michigan Normal School, which is now know as Eastern Michigan University, in 1947, and received a bachelor of science degree. Catherine was an elementary teacher in Sturgis and Traverse City, and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and the Grawn United Methodist Church, where she was active in the women's group. She was also active in veteran's associations and enjoyed writing.
      Surviving are one daughter, Mary Sarar of Lompoc, Calif.; one son, James Schildroth of Wicasset, Maine; one grandson, Michael Sarar of Lompoc, Calif.; one sister, Mary Grove of Burr Oak, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter; three sisters, Ann Kelly, Alice Ryan and Ruth Lehmer; and one brother, Albert Halsey.
      Friends and relatives may call at the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home, Ltd. of Sturgis after 6 p.m. Monday, where the family will receive friends until 8 p.m. Religious services will be held at the Pretty Prairie Methodist Church in Howe, Ind., on Tuesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Raschka officiating. Interment will follow in Pretty Prairie Cemetery.
      Memorials may be directed to the Grawn United Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
     
      ZELLA M. KREPPS, 90, of Lansing, formerly of Kalkaska, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, at Tendercare-West in Lansing. She was born in Waters, Mich., on Sept. 24, 1908. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today.
     
      CHRISTOPHER C. McCORRY, 32, of Mancelona, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Mancelona Township, as a result of a snowmobile accident. He was born May 23, 1966. He owned McCorry Consultant in Mancelona. A service of rembrance will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Paullin-Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday.
     
      ORA RAY SIETING, 76, of Kalkaska, died Friday evening, Feb. 26, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. he was born Dec. 6, 1922. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, where friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of services.
     
      Hedwig C. Dornenburg
      Died Feb. 24, 1999
      ENGLEWOOD, Fla. - Hedwig C. Dornenburg, 86, beloved mother of Christina (Irvin) Alder and Josephine (Thomas) Carney; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren, passed away Wednesday.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph in 1972; her father, Gottleib Winkle; her mother, Emma Wencel; 10 sisters; and one brother.
      Hedwig was born June 17, 1912, in Stuttgart, Germany. She was a former Boyne City resident. Devoted to her family and friends, "our sunshine girl" was an avid gardener and seamstress. She retired from Parke Davis after 30 years of service. The last 20 years were spent in Englewood, Fla., where she volunteered for many community services. She touched many lives and will be missed by all.
      Hedwig will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens in Livonia, Mich.
      In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Lutheran Special Education Ministry, 6861 East Nevada, Detroit, MI 48234.
     
      Diane 'Dee' Fuller
      Died February 26, 1999
      TRAVERSE CITY - Diane "Dee" Fuller, of Traverse City, passed away Friday after a long battle with cancer.
      She was born Diane Louise Hansen on Oct. 5, 1940, to Henry and Myra (Deshane) Hansen in Green Bay, Wis.
      She is survived by her beloved husband, Gerald; her father, Henry Hansen; a brother, Stephen Hansen; a sister, Linda Cook; two children, Matthew and Megan Schwetz; three stepchildren, Marc and Kimberly Fuller and Christine Ebner; and two grandchildren, Michael Fuller and Nicholas Ebner.
      Professionally Dee was an educator and a clinical psychologist.
      She loved what was important. To those who knew her she was a wise and compassionate friend who through her example taught the meaning of courage. She will be sorely missed.
      A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 1 at 3 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Rev. Louise Kountze will officiate.
      In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a donation in Dee's name, please direct it to Share Care of Leelanau, Inc., or to the Women's Resource Center of Grand Traverse.
     
      Katharine M. 'Pat' Germain
      Died February 26, 1999
      CENTRAL LAKE - Katharine M. "Pat" Germain, 81, of Central Lake, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      Pat was born March 17, 1917, in East Englewood, N. J., the daughter of Dr. I. Jay and Olive (Summerlin) Whitfield.
      She resided in Grand Rapids most of her life and was a summer resident of Torch Lake since 1934. She was a 1940 graduate of Michigan State University, an Alpha Phi Alumnus, a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and the Central Lake Lioness Club.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin L. in 1998.
      Surviving are two children, Joyce W. (Thomas) Johnson of Grand Rapids and Jay W. (Debra) Germain of Williamsburg; a sister, Francelia Davis of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Andrew, Stefanie and Jeffrey Johnson and Max and Sally Germain; and several nieces and nephews.
      Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Park Congregational Church in Grand Rapids, with the Rev. Phil Johnson officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
      Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
     
      Robert E. 'Bob' Heiler
      Died February 26, 1999
      BENZONIA - Robert E. "Bob" Heiler, formerly of Gaylord, and a resident of Benzie County for the past 24 years, died suddenly Friday afternoon at his Benzonia residence at the age of 58.
      Bob was born on June 27, 1940, in Jackson, Mich., the son of John and Rita C. (Charboneau) Heiler. He was united in marriage to Judith L. Rolfes on Feb. 1, 1963, in Gaylord.
      Bob had served the country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a self-employed mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, sleeping, eating, watching the Marlin Perkins Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, and the History and Learning Channels. But what gave Bob the most enjoyment was watching his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Beulah and the National Ski Patrol, and was an EMT and a volunteer firefighter for the Gaylord and Benzie area communities.
      Bob is survived by his wife, Judy of Benzonia; son, Ronald E. (Jeanne) Heiler of Vanderbilt; daughter, Leilan M. (James) Sarnow of North Las Vegas, Nev.; and six grandchildren. Also surviving are his parents, John and Rita Heiler of Canton, N.C.; two brothers, Vern of Charlotte, N.C., and Mark of Canton, N.C.; one sister, Nancy Seevers of Roanoke, N.C.; and many, many friends.
      Services for Bob will be held on Tuesday evening, March 2 at 6 p.m. at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Beulah. The Rev. Mary Lou Schlotterbeck and the Rev. Harold Comer will officiate. Following the service the family wishes to invite everyone to the church's fellowship hall where a light dinner will be served. No visitation will be held. Per Bob's request, he will be cremated and buried in the St. Philip's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden.
      Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to the Kalee Bruce Scholarship Fund, c/o Timberline Shell, 2774 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616.
      The family was served by the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia.
     
      Pauline E. Meaker
      Died December 7, 1998
      GRAYLING - Pauline E. Meaker, 79, of Grayling, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
      She was born in Grayson, Ky., on Oct. 24, 1919, the daughter of Oscar and Vada (Wicker) Kimbler.
      Mrs. Meaker was a resident of Grayling and Crawford County for 52 years. She was a retired bartender for the Plaza Bar & Grill, Pete's Cafe and the AuSable Bar & Grill - all in Grayling.
      She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Meaker in 1975; her parents; three brothers, Floyd, Homer and Troy (Iola) Kimbler; and two sisters, Lucy and twin sister, Loraine (Samuel) Bailey.
      She is survived by three daughters, Shirley Duvall of Grayling, Bonnie (David) Goosen of Sault Ste. Marie and Ruth Ann (Harry) Liebziet of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Ron, Mary Lou and Larry Duvall and David Meaker; eight stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren; and the "son" she never had, her nephew, Bill (Char) Fairbotham and children, Will, Sarah and Jess.
      A memorial service will be held in the spring at the Maple Forest Cemetery, Crawford County.
      Memorials may be directed to the Crawford County Cancer Society.
     
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