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Traverse City Record Eagle December 2, 2012 Carl Herman Babcock SHOW LOW, Ariz. — Carl Herman
Babcock, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at
the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Ariz., from
complications of Parkinson's and congestive heart disease. He was 88-years-old.
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Traverse City Record Eagle Traverse City Record Eagle December 14, 1999 Dr. Dorothy M. Baker Died December 10, 1999 TRAVERSE CITY - Dorothy Muriel Baker, 87, a third generation physician, died Friday at Bortz Health Care. Born Sept. 11, 1911, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Dr. Arthur Leo and Mina A. (Cook) Baker. On Aug. 12, 1938, In Michigan she married Gordon F. Glair, D.D.S. Her professional experience included an internship at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon from 1938-39. She served as a physician at Newberry and Traverse City state hospitals from 1943-50, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tomah, Wis., from 1951-53, and as resident physician at Winter VA Hospital in Topeka, Kan., from 1953-55. Dorothy worked as a psychiatrist at Sheridan, Wyo., from 1955-56 and at Battle Creek from 1956-60. She was a staff psychologist at Mental Hygiene Clinic, VA Hospital, in Allen Park from 1960-74. Dorothy was a fellow of Menninger School of Psychiatry and a member of the American Psychiatric Assoc., the American Medical Assoc., the Michigan Society of Psychiatry and Neurology, and Alpha Epsilen Iota. In addition to being a physician, she was an artist, poet, lover of classical music and all the arts, swimmer, good friend and humanitarian. She spent most of her life in Traverse City and moved from Traverse City to Newberry and back. She retired from the Traverse City state hospital on Dec. 31, 1974. Survivors include her children, Allegra Lael of Grawn and John Baker of Grayling; three grandchildren, Jon M. Lunand Ben and Britini Baker; and a great-grandchild, Mika Noel Luland. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gordon F. Glair, her parents, and a brother, Leo Arthur Baker. No services are planned at this time. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 17, 1999 flag Arthur Junior Baldwin Died December 15, 1999 PESHAWBESTOWN - Arthur Junior Baldwin, 68, of Peshawbestown, died Wednesday at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Leelanau County, he was the son of William and Margaret Agnes (Sands) Baldwin. On June 24, 1972, in Peshawbestown, he married the former Catherine C. Harris, who survives. Arthur served in the U.S. Army in Japan and Korea. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arthur was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Besides his wife, he is survived by seven stepchildren, George Yannott, Jr., Sandra Sue Yannott, Florine Marie Yannott - all of Suttons Bay, Richard Arnold Yannott-Hart of Grand Rapids; Loi Ellen Chambers of Suttons Bay and Gail Lynn Yannott-Woods of Grand Rapids; a brother, Lavern Scott of Thompsonville; a sister, Mary Zubler of Houston; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a nephew. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Friends may also call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Andrew G. Buvala officiating. Burial will be in Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 1, 1999 Lilly Barhitte Died November 28, 1999 HONOR - Lilly Barhitte, 74, of Honor, went to be with her Lord Sunday evening. Born March 14, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wis., she was the daughter of David and Elsie Palmer. She moved to Ludington at the age of eight. On June 28, 1945, in Muskegon, she married Ken Barhitte. Lilly loved her home, friends and flowers. She always had something good to say about everyone. She liked to play cards, tell funny stories and just plain enjoy life to the fullest. Survivors include her husband, Ken; two children, Lilly Marlene McPherson and Allen (Sandra) Barhitte; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Ann, and a grandson, Mark Allen. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Assoc. through the Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441 Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 14, 1999 flag Jerome K. Barry Died December 13, 1999 TRAVERSE CITY - Jerome K. Barry, 72, died Monday at Munson Medical Center. Born March 13, 1927, on the family farm in Livingston County, he was the son of Jerome and Leona (Croteau) Barry. Jerome served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University and graduated from law school at the University of Detroit. A longtime attorney, his law office was located in Clarkston. Jerome was a former resident of Pontiac and Waterford. He lived in Traverse City for the last ten years where he attended Immaculate Conception Church and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2180 Survivors include eight children, three sisters, two brothers, and 23 grandchildren. Jerome was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Barry, on Jan. 27, 1990, a twin brother, James, a brother, Richard, a sister, Jeanie, and a grandson, Arthur. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Mass at Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes is being planned. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Williamston. Memorials may be directed to Munson Medical Center. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 4 APRIL 1901 MRS. LUCY BARTAK DEAD Aged Pioneer Passed Away Last Night After Long Illness - Came Here in 1857 Mrs. Lucy Bartak, wife of W. Bartak, died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of Charles Wilhelm, at the advanced age of 67 years. she has been in very poor health since last November, and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Wilhelm was one of the very early pioneers of the city. She was born in Bohemia in 1834, and came to the United States in 1856. With her husband she came west, spending about a year in Chicago, and removed here the year following, where she has ever since resided. Four children survive her, all of whom reside in this city. They are Mrs. Frank Votruba, A. W. Bartak, Mrs. Charles Wilhelm and Mrs. J. A. McMance. Her husband is also living. The funeral will be held from the residence of Charles Wilhelm Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in charge of H. L. Carter. Rev. D. Cochlin will conduct the service. THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 2 APRIL 1901 ANOTHER PIONEER DEAD August Bayue died Sunday of appendicitis at his home near Shetland at the age of 42 years, two months. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the German Lutheran church with interment in the cemetery at Good Harbor. Deceased was born in Prussia, January 30, 1859, and at the age of thirteen came to this country with his parents. Upon their arrival in this country, they came directly to Solon, where he lived until his marriage to Miss Rosalena Kessel, which occurred in 1885. Since his residence in Cleveland township, he has held several important and responsible offices such as supervisor, township clerk, township treasurer and school assessor. Genial, trustworthy and industrious, he was beloved by all who knew him. Besides a host of friends, he leaves an aged mother, six sisters, two brothers, a widow and two sons to mourn his loss. THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 30 MAR 1901 DEATH OF A PIONEER John M. Benjamin of Cedar Run Passed Away Last Evening - He Resided in This Region for 36 Years John M. Benjamin, one of the early pioneers of the Grand Traverse region, died last evening at 6 o'clock at his home near Cedar Run, of dropsy of the heart, at the age of 63 years. The funeral will be held from the Cedar Run chapel tomorrow at 1 o'clock. Rev. J. Pennington officiating, and the body will be interred in the Long Lake Cemetery. Deceased was born in New York, and afterward removed to Saginaw, from which place he removed to the farm near Cedar Run, which he occupied till the time of his death, with the exception of a short residence in this city. He has been in this region for the past 36 years and was universally respected. A very large circle of friends will mourn his loss and expend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Besides his widow the deceased leaves four children, Will, whose location is now not known, JOhn G., of Grand rapids and George of this city and Mrs. Josie Biggs, who lives near the former home of the deceased. Mr. Benjamin has been very low for some time, and his death, though not unexpected will nevertheless be deeply mourned. THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 1 APRIL 1901 PIONEER LAID TO REST John M. Benjamin The funeral of John M. Benjamin was held yesterday afternoon at the Cedar Run chapel, and was attended by a large number of the friends of the deceased, a number coming from this city. The chapel could not hold all who had come to pay a last tribute of respect to the departed. The pall bearers were chosen from the old friends of the pioneer. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. Pennington of this city, for many years a friends of the departed. The body was interred in the cemetery at Long Lake. Traverse City Record Eagle December 29, 1999 EMMA I. BENNETT, 97, of Grayling, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at Michigan Masonic Home. A retired restaurant-motel owner, she was born June 15, 1902, in Baraga. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel, in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
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Traverse City Record-Eagle Bernson, Lee Earl TRAVERSE CITY — Lee Earl Bernson,
72, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, after a 17-year battle with
carcinoid neuroendocrine tumor cancer. Traverse City Record Eagle December 17, 1999 Beatrice M. Bobian Died December 16, 1999 MANISTEE - Beatrice M. Bobian, 81, of Manistee, died Thursday. Bea was born May 18, 1918, in Plainfield, NJ. She married Artin Bobian on April 21, 1945, in Plainfield. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1989. She is survived by daughters, Judy (Dennis) Hoxsie of Williamsburg and Jane (Bob) Sievert of Manistee; son, Dr. Richard (Amy) Bobian of Bear Lake; grandchildren, Elise and Michael Bobian of Bear Lake, Libby and Scott Schulz of San Diego and Ali Hoxsie of Los Angeles; a brother, Arthur Eyring of Atlanta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family suggests those wishing to remember Bea consider a gift to either Munson Hospice or the Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 13, 1999 MARGARET BOLDT, 94, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle Traverse City Record Eagle December 20, 1999 HARRIET MARIE BOLLMAN, 74, of Lovells, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at Mercy Hospital in Grayling. A homemaker, she was born June 20, 1925, in Chicago. Visitation will be held from 2 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. Burial will be in Lovells Cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 15, 1999 JACK W. BOWMAN, 82, of Gaylord, died Monday at Tendercare of Gaylord. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan, where the family will receive friends from noon until the the of service. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle January 26 2013 Patsy Brady Traverse City Record Eagle December 24, 1999 RONALD J. BREITHUPT, 92, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 25, 1999 RONALD J. BREITHUPT, 92, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A complete obituary and memorial service information will appear next week. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or school. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 30, 1999 Ronald J. Breithaupt Died December 23, 1999 TRAVERSE CITY - Ronald J. Breithaupt, 92, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Thursday at Munson Medical Center. Born Dec. 25, 1906, in Traverse City, he was the son of Christian M. and Eleanora (Huff) Breithaupt. Known as a very hard worker with a very strong work ethic, Ronald had been the manager of shipping for Cherry Growers prior to his retirement. He had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1944. On June 2, 1927, in Traverse City, he married Juanita M. Waldron who preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1993. Ronald was also preceded in death by his sons, Charles and Ronald Jr., and his parents. Survivors include his children, Niles D. (Inza) Breithaupt, Robert L. (Blanche) Breithaupt, and Joan (George) Phillips - all of Traverse City; two grandsons who were raised by Ronald and his wife, Arthur (Jackie) Breithaupt of Virginia and James (Kathy) Breithaupt of Traverse City; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church; Pastors Donald Engrebretsen and C. Jay Koehler will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran School. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 22, 1999 Jack D. Brodhagen Died December 19, 1999 PORTAGE - Jack D. Brodhagen, 61, of Portage, died Sunday morning in Kalamazoo. Born July 14, 1938, in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, he was the son of Kenneth and Lenna (Day) Brodhagen and had lived in Portage for the past 29 years. Jack retired from the City of Portage where he worked as a civil engineer. He was a personal Santa Claus for many people and touched many lives with his gifts. He also loved to run statistics for AAU and Gus Macker Basketball and enjoyed baking cakes for many special people in his life. He is survived by three children, Donna Largent of Portage, Susan Little of Battle Creek and Mike (Vicki) Largent of Mesa, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Dustin Largent, Gregory Little, Shawn Little and Taylor Largent; two sisters, Phyllis (Roy) Knittel of South Haven and Sandra Weideman of Elkhart, Ind.; one brother, Richard (Gail) Brodhagen of South Haven; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert Brodhagen. Friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Services for Jack will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A private inurnment in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Amateur Athletic Union. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 17, 1999 GLORIA J. BROOKS, 46, of Kingsley, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, 1999. Services are pending with Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. A full obituary will appear in Saturday's Record-Eagle. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 18, 1999 Gloria J. Brooks Died December 14, 1999 KINGSLEY - Gloria J. Brooks, 46, of Kingsley, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born April 17, 1953, in Flint, she was the daughter of Andrew Charles and Peggy (Lysher) LaBeau. On Dec. 21, 1982, in Traverse City, she married Marvin Brooks. Gloria resided in Kingsley the past 16 years, coming from Flint. She was employed as a pharmacy technician at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She raised horses and was an avid gardener and crafter. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of Kingsley; son, Allen Waterson of Traverse City; daughter, Margaret (Dale) Solberg of Traverse City; three stepdaughters, Tracy Brooks, Jody (Andrew) Schaub, Jr. and Kelly (Greg) Vogue; a grandmother, Margaret Constable; seven grandchildren; and many brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Bigelow; and grandparents, Harry and Eunice Lysher. A private memorial service has taken place. Arrangements were handled by Covell-Smith Funeral Home of Kingsley. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 2, 2012 Lisa Irene Bugo TRAVERSE CITY — Lisa Irene Bugo,
33, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at her
family's home, surrounded by her loving family. Traverse City Record Eagle December 14, 1999 T. Chad Buhlman Died December 11, 1999 WEST BRANCH - T. Chad Buhlman, 29, of West Branch, passed away Saturday at his home. Chad had lived in West Branch for all his life and attended Ogemaw Heights High School. His is survived by his mother, Judy Buhlman (Steve McLean) of Mesick; father, Gerald Buhlman (Ruth Arellano) of West Branch; three brothers, Todd Buhlman and Tim (Deborah) Buhlman - both of West Branch, and Thomas (Kimberly) Buhlman of Rose City; two sisters, Tami Buhlman of Tawas City and Tressa (Robert) Augustine of Brighton; his grandmother, Dorothy Noffsinger of West Branch; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch; a rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; Father Richard Seifferly will officiate. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle January 30, 2013 NORTHPORT — Richard Henry
Burmeister, 60, of Northport, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Munson
Medical Center. Traverse City Record Eagle December 11, 1999 flag Rex Allen Burton Died December 3, 1999 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -Rex Allen Burton, 65, died Friday of natural causes at his home in Anchorage. Born March 12, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of Jack H. Burton and Chauncie (Vaughn) Burton. Rex graduated in 1952 from Southeastern High School in Detroit. He served for two years, from 1956 to 1958, in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Co. in Detroit for 14 years. He moved to Traverse City, Mich., in 1969 and owned and operated the Red Pine Restaurant in Glen Arbor, Mich. Rex retired in 1995 from North Star Communications in Traverse City. He moved to Anchorage in February 1999 to join his daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Dennis Yates. Rex enjoyed collecting antique guns and history. Some of his special qualities included an outstanding personality, jokes, storytelling and never going a day without popcorn. Survivors include five children, Kenneth A. Burton (Laurie) of Jackson, Mich., Karyn L. Burton of Cedar, Mich., Mark E. (Lisa) Burton of Maple City, Mich., Thomas J. Burton of Medford, Ore., and Robyn C. (Dennis) Yates; five grandchildren, Sarah, Desiree, Michael, Erica, and Kenlee; siblings, Hayward V. (Sandra) Burton of Livonia, Mich., Kay F. (Donald) Helwig of Tampa, Fla., and Gary L. Burton of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rex was preceded in death by a son, Robert Scott Burton, his parents, and a nephew, Alan D. Helwig. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at the home of his son Kenneth A. Burton in Jackson. Memorials may be directed to Hospice or Cherryland Humane Society of Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 16, 1999 MARION (SNYDER) BUSH, 82, of Dunnellon, Fla., formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Dunnellon. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Roberts Funeral Home & Crematory of Dunnellon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Dunnellon. Burial will be in Dunnellon Memorial Cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 14, 1999 ROSE A. BUSSLER, 102, of East Jordan, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at Cheboygan Health Care Center in Cheboygan. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. when services will be held Thursday at Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. of East Jordan. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |