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March 15, 2004ObituariesKALKASKA - Paul Joseph Callan, 75, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at his home in Kalkaska.On May 22, 1987, he married Patricia (Shilson) Toth, who survives. He is also survived by his seven children; six stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law. He was predeceased by two brothers; a granddaughter; and a step-granddaughter. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 W. Wheeler Street in Midland, with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Graveside committal rites will take place in Sanford Cemetery, Sanford. Military Honors will be presented by the Midland Area Veterans. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Midland Area Veterans, or the American Lung Association for Emphysema Research. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, or at waresmithwoolever.com. NEW YORK CITY - Stephen Sprouse, a New York fashion designer and artist, died March 4, at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. He was 50. The cause of death was heart failure, though he had been diagnosed with cancer one year ago. Son of Joanne and Norbert Sprouse, he was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Sept. 12, 1953. From the age of two, Stephen and his family lived in Columbus, Ind., where he began designing clothing at the age of nine. Following high school, he briefly attended the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I., before moving to New York City to work as an assistant to Halston, another American fashion designer. Later, he designed under his own name and became a creative influence in the fashion industry of New York City. Most recently, in addition to creating signature graffiti bags for Louis Vuitton, as well as projects for Diesel jeans and fabric for Knoll International, Stephen was devoting his time to painting, mostly portraits. He also was the fashion consultant for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland when it opened. In 1984, he received the CDFA (Coty award) for his energy and use of intense color. Throughout his life, Stephen summered with his family in northern Michigan. They have resided on Glen Lake since 1968. Because of his love of northern Michigan and Glen Lake, the family requests any memorial contributions be directed to the Glen Lake Association Preservation Fund, P.O. Box 245, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Sprouse of Empire; his brother, Bradford (Jandy) of Maple City; a niece, Ashley Sprouse, and nephew, Brandon Sprouse, who both attend Michigan State University; two stepnephews, John and Peter Kerby-Miller, and his maternal grandfather, W. Miller Bennett of Phoenix, Ariz. SALINE - Ashton "Jené" Dyksterhouse, infant daughter of Trevor J. and Dena J. (McElroy) Dyksterhouse, died March 12, 2004. She was born March 9. Ashton is survived by her parents; a brother, Jordan; her paternal grandparents, John and Jan Dyksterhouse of Traverse City; her maternal grandfather, Tom (Ruby) McElroy, maternal grandmother, Artie Hill, and maternal great-grandmother, Jean McElroy, all of Bixby, Okla. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services will be held on Wednesday, March 17, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with the Rev. Warren Burgess officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in the spring. TRAVERSE CITY - Lewis C. Wiser of Traverse City, formerly of St. Johns, went to be with the Lord and his wife Becky on March 12, 2004, at the age of 79. He was born in Lansing on Aug. 19, 1924, the son of Clayton and Stella (Madar) Wiser, and lived most of his life in the Lansing and St. Johns areas. Lewis was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, the D.A.V., VFW Post #4113, was a veteran of World War II, and formerly worked as a Pepsi driver, at Lansing Window Cleaning and Becks Farm Market. He married Rebecca Smith in Lansing on February 21, 1948, and she preceded him in death on July 2, 1989. Surviving is one daughter, Sandra (Donald) Kraemer II of Gaylord; one son Robert (Gail) Wiser of Grawn; three grandsons, Donald III and Michael Kraemer and Stephen Wiser; three great-granddaughters, Katie, Taylor and Taryn Kraemer; one sister, Arlene (Bob) Franklin of Lansing, one brother, Gerald Wiser of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and two brothers, Charles and Joseph Wiser. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at the Osgood Funeral Home, 104 East Cass St., in St. Johns. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, at the funeral home, with the Rev. George Brinley officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church or Clinton Memorial Hospital. MADGE TRAHAIR DANFORD, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2004, at her Hope Village home. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday, March 21 Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. ANN MARIE FLORES, 43, of Manistee, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at her home. Cremation will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee, with final interment in Saint George Cemetery in Kenosha, Wis. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to the Oak Grove Cremation Center. James W. Krepps Died March 14, 2004 TRAVERSE CITY - James Wallace Krepps, 57, of Traverse City, died while in the company of his loving family on Sunday, March 14, 2004, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Jim was born on March 11, 1947, in Lansing, the son of Wallace and Marjorie (Deatsman) Krepps. He had been employed in the automotive industry in sales and management, and was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and golf. Jim is survived by his children, Gretchen (Christopher) Aldrich of Florida, Katie (Patrick) Burley of Traverse City and Scott (Sallie) Krepps of Empire. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren; his mother, Marjorie Krepps of Lake Odessa; a brother, Doug Krepps of Lansing; and a sister, Sue (Bob) Smith of Fowlerville. Jim was preceded in death by his father and by the mother of his children, MaryAnn Krepps. A service celebrating Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, at the Lake Ann United Methodist Church New Life Center, at the corner of Lake Ann Road and First Street, in Lake Ann, with the Rev. Charles Towersey officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, or to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 320 N. Washington Square, Suite 60, Lansing, MI 48933. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Milford C. 'Mac' Mackey Died March 13, 2004 TRAVERSE CITY - Milford C. "Mac" Mackey, 78, of Traverse City, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1925, in East Jordan, the son of Milford H. and Maude D. (Basch) Mackey. Mac married the former Margaret Zeffero on Jan. 14, 1950, in Traverse City. Mac owned and operated Mackey Construction until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, where he was a 4th-degree Knight. He was also a steward in the bricklayers' union. A veteran of World War II, Mac served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Lake. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening, and loved his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Mackey of Traverse City; three daughters, Debbie (Jim) Poling of Traverse City, Ann (Dan) Schultz of Beaufort, S.C., and Linda (Keith) Fisk of Beaufort, S.C.; four sons, Jerry Mackey of West Virginia, Charlie (Jan) Mackey of Traverse City, Ed Mackey of Traverse City and Dan (Sandy) Mackey of Traverse City; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerald (Barb) Mackey of Traverse City; a sister, Marcia Mackey of Detroit; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jack Mackey, in 1976; his grandson, Tyler Mackey, in 1992; and his sister, Jean Dalrymple, in 1999. Visitation will be held today, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Covell Funeral Home, where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with Father James Gardiner as celebrant. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Full military honors will be held after the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or to A.C. Paws. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Larry F. Thompson Died March 13, 2004 RAPID CITY - Larry F. Thompson, 63, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2004, surrounded by his family. Born on July 25, 1940, in Cedar Township, he was the son of Amos and Darlene (Kinmon) Thompson. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1964, where he achieved third class in Radar. He married Ruth Langworthy on August 29, 1960, in Big Rapids. They resided in Big Rapids, where he was manager of Hewitt Moving. They later moved to Cadillac, where he was branch manager of Credit Thrift. In 1972, Larry and his family moved to Traverse City. Having 11 years of loan experience, he went to work for Empire National Bank as head of the installment loan department until being promoted to vice president. Resigning from Empire, he went to work for Industrial Natural Gas for six years. He then went to work for Halls Trucking Disposal, where he was manager. Moving to Gaylord, he worked for Tricor Drilling, where he was in charge of environmental affairs. Dedicated to making the world and environment a better place, Larry and his son, Terry, formed Petroleum Environmental. They experimented and developed environmental products for various uses. Many people referred to Larry as an inventor. Larry enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing on the "Coho," entering fishing tournaments with his sons. He was a member of the Exchange Club in Cadillac and Traverse City. A passage from a poem Larry wrote years ago … "through the pasture of peace, and the lowland of rest, the river of life obtains great wealth and knowledge." Larry is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Ruth; his children, Larry "Kevin" Thompson and Terry Thompson, both of Rapid City, Susan (David) Tafelsky of Williamsburg; seven grandchildren; his brother, Raymond J. Thompson of Washington; his sister, Sandra Allen of Reed City; and many special nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Donna Jean Baumgardner. The funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 17, at Calvary Baptist Church in Kalkaska, with the Rev. Matt Moser officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the spring. Memorials may be made on behalf of Larry to Munson Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
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