Traverse City Record Eagle
December 6, 1999
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Charles Raymond St. Clair Jr.
Died December 3, 1999
GLEN ARBOR - Charles Raymond St. Clair Jr., 77, of Glen Arbor, died Friday in Earlysville.
He was born Aug. 30, 1922, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of Charles R. and Erla Smith St. Clair. His parents preceded him in death.
Charles was retired from Michigan State University where he served as chairman of the mechanical engineering department and received a mechanical engineering teaching award. He had a Ph.D. from Purdue University and served with the Army Ordinance Research Division. Charles was a member of the U.S. Handball Assoc., Tau Beta Pi, Triangle Fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette E. St. Clair of Glen Arbor; three children, Charles R. St. Clair III of Davidson, N.C., Scott A. St. Clair and his wife, Judy, of Boulder, Colo., and Deborah St. Clair Short, and her husband, Tim, of Earlysville; five grandchildren; and dear friends, John and Anne Polomsky, James Beck, Tom Moore, Dr. Richard Schilling, Rolland and Mary Lou Gifford, Merle Potter, and Mahlon Smith.
The memorial service will be private.
Arrangements are by Hill & Wood Funeral Service and Cremation Memorial Center, Inc. of Charlottesville, Va.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
THE EVENING RECORD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
28 MAR 1901
JAMES A. SARGENT DEAD
Succumbed to Acute Bronchitis, Last Evening at His House in Archie, Aged 78 Years
James A. Sargent, an aged resident of Archie died last evening at his home, of acute bronchitis, aged 78 years. He was the father of Mrs. C. T. Evans of this city.
The funeral will occur from the church at Archie tomorrow at 10:30 o'clock, under the direction of H. L. Carter. The interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 11, 1999
FRANCIS HENRY SAVAT, 79, of Mancelona, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999.
A funeral Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona, where visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 1, 2012
Bob Eugene Schepers
TRAVERSE CITY — Bob Eugene Schepers, 88 years of age, of Traverse City,
formerly of McBain, Muskegon and Jackson, passed away Nov. 30, 2012, with his
loving family nearby. His parents were Joseph and Kate (VandePol) Schepers, of
McBain.
The youngest of six brothers and sisters, Bob was a 1942 graduate of McBain
High School and received his degree in forestry from Michigan State University
in 1949, where he was captain of the MSU Track Team.
He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps, a Purple
Heart recipient and P.O.W., serving his country with honor and distinction.
He was employed with the Consumers Power Company for 32 years, retiring in
1982 as the company's forester.
Bob had been a member of the McBain United Presbyterian Church and attended
the Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City.
He was the beloved husband of the former Mary Lou (Masselink), whom he
married Dec. 15, 1945, in McBain.
Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; he was the devoted and beloved father
of James (Nancy) Schepers, of South Haven and Virginia (Rollin) Sanders, of
Sharon, Mass.; beloved grandfather of Rob (Stacey) Schepers, of Grand Rapids,
Katherine (Michael) Paull, of Columbus, Ohio, and James Sanders, of Sharon,
Mass.; and loving great-grandfather of Alice Schepers, of Grand Rapids. He is
also survived by a sister-in-law, Catherine Schepers, of McBain; as well as
many nephews, nieces and friends. He was also the beloved friend of Sam and
Bing and the great outdoors.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at the Young Funeral
Home in Lake City, with the Rev. Marshall Holtvluwer officiating. Visitation
will be Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Young Funeral Home. He
will be laid to rest in the Mount View Cemetery in McBain.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E.
Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686.
An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered at
www.youngfuneral.com.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 28, 1999
GEORGE FRANCIS 'WHITEY' SCHESTER, 70, of Kaleva, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at his residence. He was born March 16, 1929, in Detroit.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hopcroft Funeral Home in Hazel Park. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Rochester Hills. Local arrangements are by Terwillger Funeral Home in Kaleva.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 26, 1999
FREDERICK CONRAD SCHNEIDER, 92, of Lake Leelanau, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay; a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Monday's Record-Eagle.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 27, 1999
Frederick Conrad Schneider
Died December 24, 1999
LAKE LEELANAU - Frederick Conrad Schneider, 92, of Lake Leelanau, died Friday at Leelanau Memorial Health Center.
Born May 30, 1907, in Marion, he was the son of Charles and Katherine (Hollinger) Schneider. On June 28, 1928, in Lake Leelanau, he married the former Elizabeth Mary Dufek, who survives.
Frederick was a farmer and owned a bait shop and gas station. During World War II he worked in Willow Run in a defense plant. He loved to fish and hunt and at one time worked for the DNR. He shot his last deer just three years ago. Frederick was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. He and his wife will be fondly remembered for Schneider's Garden in Lake Leelanau which they ran for 17 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael C. (Lena) Schneider of Frankfort and Milford C. (Grace R.) Schneider of Lake Leelanau; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony; and a son, Willard.
Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau with Rev. Jerry Hunko serving as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary's School.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 2, 1999
Hilda May (Gage) Schroeder
Died November 24, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - Hilda May (Gage) Schroeder, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Indian Trail AFC.
In 1931 Hilda married Bill Schroeder of St. Charles, the town's athletics coach, teacher and principal. Hilda was thereafter active in the PTA, the athletics auxiliary and Methodist women's alter society, to name a few. Bill preceded her in death in 1971.
Her two sons, Douglas and Kenneth, survive her, as do her daughter-in-laws Judy (Mansfield) and Sue (Castanier), and her five grandchildren, Wendy, Doug Jr., Jessica, Jason and Jennifer.
Hilda lived her last years in Traverse City and remained quite active. She has enjoyed participating in the Generations Program operated by CMH and enrolled in the U of M's Cognitive Disorders Research Project through Munson when she arrived here. She has remained especially grateful for the fine care and help she received from George and Toi Warnick, owners and operators of the Indian Trail AFC here in Traverse City. "They have been wonderful"..."to the other ladies and me," she said many times. "Their skills in working with the elderly have been nothing but outstanding." She loved the beauty of Grand Traverse and the people she had come to know here.
Hilda's memorial service was held at the St. Charles United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 27, conducted by pastor Kevin Harbin, with eulogies offered by her granddaughter Wendy and son Doug. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery of St. Charles.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Michigan.
Arrangements were handled by Kendall Funeral Home in St. Charles.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 2, 1999
Hilda May (Gage) Schroeder
Died November 24, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - Hilda May (Gage) Schroeder, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Indian Trail AFC.
In 1931 Hilda married Bill Schroeder of St. Charles, the town's athletics coach, teacher and principal. Hilda was thereafter active in the PTA, the athletics auxiliary and Methodist women's alter society, to name a few. Bill preceded her in death in 1971.
Her two sons, Douglas and Kenneth, survive her, as do her daughter-in-laws Judy (Mansfield) and Sue (Castanier), and her five grandchildren, Wendy, Doug Jr., Jessica, Jason and Jennifer.
Hilda lived her last years in Traverse City and remained quite active. She has enjoyed participating in the Generations Program operated by CMH and enrolled in the U of M's Cognitive Disorders Research Project through Munson when she arrived here. She has remained especially grateful for the fine care and help she received from George and Toi Warnick, owners and operators of the Indian Trail AFC here in Traverse City. "They have been wonderful"..."to the other ladies and me," she said many times. "Their skills in working with the elderly have been nothing but outstanding." She loved the beauty of Grand Traverse and the people she had come to know here.
Hilda's memorial service was held at the St. Charles United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 27, conducted by pastor Kevin Harbin, with eulogies offered by her granddaughter Wendy and son Doug. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery of St. Charles.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Michigan.
Arrangements were handled by Kendall Funeral Home in St. Charles.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 18, 1999
FRED SCHWARTZLANDER, 86, of Kingsley, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999.
Arrangements are pending at Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 8, 1999
ESTHER E. SCOTT, 95, of Kaleva, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at West Shore Hospital in Manistee. She was born April 17, 1904, in Kaleva.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maple Grove Township Cemetery in Kaleva. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 12, 1999
Elizabeth M. Seaton
Died December 11, 1999
MANCELONA - Elizabeth M. Seaton, 81, of Mancelona and formerly of Echo Township, died Saturday at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
Elizabeth was born July 10, 1918, in Jordan Township, the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Berzenwski) Weisler. On May 17, 1937, in East Jordan, she married Jesse J. Seaton, who preceded her in death in 1992.
Elizabeth resided in Echo Township most of her life and retired in 1981 from Wickes Manufacturing of East Jordan. She was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire, and the Torch Post VFW No. 6985 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Madaline (Eugene) Primrose of Mancelona and Florence (Frank) Bartholomew of East Jordan; four grandchildren, Cheryl (Dewain) Rohde of Mancelona, Debbie Desrochers, James (Carolyn) Barnett and Julie (James) Shivley - all of East Jordan; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, Edward and Frederick Weisler; four sisters, Clara Hebden, Katherine Hebden, Mary Stanek and Anna McKenny; and a granddaughter, Sandra Barnett.
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, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with Sr. Celine Goessl officiating. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire; Father Arockiasamy Arulandu will serve as celebrant. Burial will be in Dunsmore Cemetery in Echo Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 2, 1999
Carolyn M. Seman
Died November 30, 1999
WILLIAMSBURG - Carolyn M. Seman, 38, of Williamsburg, died Tuesday morning at home. Formerly of Livonia, she had been a resident of Williamsburg the past ten years.
Born Nov. 11, 1961, in Dearborn, she was the daughter of Marion and Eleanor (Schoen) Jarosz. On July 27, 1985, in Livonia, she married Gregory D. Seman, who survives.
A 1984 graduate of Western Michigan University, she received a bachelor of science degree in interior design. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme. For the past six years she participated in the Festival of Trees as a decorator and two years her trees won the People's Choice Award.
She is also survived by four children, David G., Michael A., Michelle L. and Lynn M. - all at home; her parents, Marion and Eleanor Jarosz of Livonia; three sisters, Laurie (Steve) Berger of Milford, Catherine (John) Sims of South Lyon and Barbara Marino of South Lyon; one brother, Robert (Janice) Jarosz of Livonia; four nieces; and three nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Reynold-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme with the Rev. Edwin Thome serving as celebrant. Inurnment will take place in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Carolyn M. Seman Memorial Fund in care of Bertha Vos PTO.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
THE EVENING RECORD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
1 APRIL 1901
B. S. SHEPARD DEAD
Well Known Supervisor and Prominent Citizen of Grand Traverse County Suddenly Stricken
Supervisor Byron S. Shepard died very suddently Saturday night at his home in Union Township, of neuralgia of the heart, after an illness of only a few hours duration. He was in the city Friday after election ballots, and seemed in his usual health, but was taken so ill Saturday that Dr. A. H. Holliday was sent for. The attack was to severe for relief however, and death came in a few hours.
Mr. Shepard was born in Thompson, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1846. About the time of the outbreak of the civil war he removed to Michigan and when only sixteen years old he enlisted at Kalamazoo, Mich., in Co. F, Eigth Michigan Cavalry and served until his regiment was mustered out at Nashville, in 1865. He had a fine war record, participating in many of the notable battles of the Civil War. He was in Stoneman's raid in Georgia, when over half the regiment was captured. He also followed Hood through the long retreat through Tennessee and participated in nearly all the battles and skirmishes of that memorable campaign. He was also one of the detachment who captured John Morgan in Ohio, and many other stirring incidents could be told of his experiences during the war. He fought with Major N. S. Boynton, and knew him well.
He came to Grand Traverse about twenty-six years ago, and has made his home in Union township ever since. Though a quiet, unassuming man, his excellent judgement and many fine qualities made him many warm friends, and for the last thirteen years he has been the choice of the voters of the township for supervisor. He has been appointed on important committees, and has been one of the most valued and valuable members of the board of supervisors. He was the only candidate for supervisor this year from Union township.
Mr. Shepard's wife and his mother survive him, the latter being a lady eighty six years old. He has a brother, living in Wisconsin, who has been telegraphed for and will arrive in time for the funeral which will be held in the Grand Army hall in Fife Lake Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 21, 1999
SYLVIA C. SHINK, 87, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. She was born Oct. 24, 1912, in River Valley, Ontario.
At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Arrangements are by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 17, 1999
CHARLES DANIEL TRUMAN SIX, 80, of Thompsonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Florida.
Arrangements are being handled by Sytsema Funeral Home in Muskegon.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 31, 1999
Frances A. (Korb) Sladek
Died December 29, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - Frances A. (Korb) Sladek, 96, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born Oct. 1, 1903, in Leelanau County, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Schettek) Mikowski.
Frances enjoyed gardening and loved to entertain and play card games. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Holy Family Society.
She is survived by four children, Robert Korb of Traverse City, Gerald (Wanda) Korb of Traverse City, Sandra Lubrani of Mechanicsberg, Pa. and Delores "Dee" (Neal) Evans, also of Traverse City; a sister, Mary (John) Miller of Westland; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Adolph Korb on March 2, 1944, and George Sladek in May, 1981; two brothers, John and Pete Mikowski; and two sisters, Veronica April and Catherine Bohn.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where a Rosary Scripture Service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 12, 1999
LEWIS W. SLUYTER, 81, of Beulah and Arizona, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, in Arizona. He was born May 8, 1918.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Blaine Township Cemetery.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 13, 1999
Lewis W. Sluyter
Died December 8, 1999
BENZIE COUNTY - Lewis W. Sluyter, 80, of Benzie County and Arizona, died Wednesday in Globe, Arizona.
He was born May 8, 1918, in Aloha, Mich., the son of John B. and Juanita (Tubbs) Sluyter.
Lewis, a self-employed builder and painter for many years, had owned Sluyter Sudden Service in Traverse City. A member of Herring Lake Baptist Church and Gideons International, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
On December 5, 1941, in Elberta, Lewis married Olga M. Gunderson who preceded him in death.
Lewis is survived by his children, Leon (Pat) Sluyter of Beulah, Linda (Dave) Foddrill of Plainfield, Ind., Larry W. Sluyter of Traverse City, Lorene (Doug) Gleason of Benzonia, Lonny (Cheryl) Sluyter of Payson, Ariz., LuVon Smith of Frankfort, Lorron (Judy) Sluyter of San Diego, LaVaughn (Mona) Sluyter of Globe, Ariz., and Lonnette (Geoff) Miner of Benzonia; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Marye Lord of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Fran (Don) Herriman of Lake Ann, and Joanne Kline of Traverse City.
He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Sluyter, and his sister, Dorothy Roberts.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Kenneth Blair will officiate.
Interment will be in Blaine Township Cemetery.
Memonal contributions may be made to Gideons International. Envelopes are available at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 1, 1999
Alice Mae Middleton Smith
Died November 29, 1999
SUTTONS BAY - Alice Mae Middleton Smith, 53, of Suttons Bay, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born Dec. 5, 1945, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Elmer "Sy" and Dorothy (Firestone) Middleton. On May 18, 1963, in Traverse City, she married Jon Smith, who survives.
Alice was employed at a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service and has also worked as a secretary. She was a member of Trinity Church in Northport and also attended Suttons Bay Congregational Church and Leelanau Community Church. She was an avid bike rider, sailor and power boater. She loved her family and especially baby-sitting her grandchildren. Alice will always be remembered for her love of nature and any outdoor activity.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sheila (Jeffrey) Lingaur of Omena; son, Clifford (Ann) Smith of Suttons Bay; her mother, Dorothy Middleton of Northport; two brothers, Alan (Tally) Middleton and Sam (Deb) Middleton - both of Northport; a sister, Joan Kalchik of Omena; and three grandchildren, Shelbie, Nina and Emily.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Suttons Bay Congregational Church with Rev. James Beadle officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Leelanau Community Christian School or Traverse City Shrine Club.
Arrangements are being handled by Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 4, 1999
Lucius E. Smith
Died November 26, 1999
SARASOTA, Fla. - Lucius E. Smith, of Sarasota, Fla., where he had wintered the past 12 years, and Honor, Mich., died Friday, Nov. 26, in Sarasota.
He was born June 30, 1920, the son of Walter and Katherine (Mertz) Smith. Lucius graduated from Honor High School.
In 1940 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force, serving five years, including several months on a B-17 based in England. After the war he worked for the Wayne County Road Commission while earning his bachelor of science and master of science degrees at Eastern Michigan University. He then taught social studies in the Wayne-Westland school system for 28 years, retiring in 1980. For many years he was active as a private pilot of small planes, continued to be a ham radio operator, and was a lifetime VFW member.
He is survived by his wife, Julia A. (Hopkins); two sisters, Marjorie Kowalski of Frankfort and Marie Vealey of Charlotte; a sister-in-law, Margaret of Benzonia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be later in Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 20, 1999
WALTER EUGENE SMITH, 79, of Grayling, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at his home. A tool cutter and grinder for aircraft manufacturing, he was born April 29, 1920, in Dayton, Ohio.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sorenson Funeral Home, McEvers Chapel in Grayling. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lane Heights Cemetery in Lufton.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 29, 1999
Dorothy Sova
Died December 27, 1999
INTERLOCHEN - Dorothy Sova, 47, died Monday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
An occupational therapist, Dorothy was a resident of Interlochen.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce, and three children, Matthew, Josie and Haley.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Redeemer's Lutheran Church.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA, 22203-1606.
Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Harrison.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 30, 1999
DOROTHY SOVA, 47, of Interlochen, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Reedemer Lutheran Church of Interlochen. Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Harrison.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 2, 2012
Maris Corinne Spaulding
CENTRAL LAKE — Maris Corinne
Spaulding, 18, of Central Lake, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family
after a courageous eight-month battle with leukemia on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012,
at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born Nov. 15, 1994, in
Traverse City, the daughter of Stephen and Tracy (Johnson) Spaulding.
She grew up and spent most of her life in Central Lake, a community she truly
appreciated and was proud to call home. Maris graduated in 2012 from Central
Lake High School, where she participated in NHS, was the president of the
Student Council, was yearbook editor and a member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Maris enjoyed playing the team sports of softball, volleyball and basketball all
through her high school career.
She was an active member of the First Congregational Church in the youth group
and as a Sunday school teacher.
She also enjoyed drama, dancing, spending time with her friends and
participating in community events such as the Relay For Life.
Maris touched the lives of all she met. Whether it was her beautiful smile, her
contagious laugh or quirky, silly ways, people were drawn to her. A true caring
and giving friend, she guided us all through these last months with her kind
heart, lovable spirit and positive outlook. The example she set will be her
lasting legacy.
Maris is survived by her parents; her beloved brother, Simeon; grandparents,
Gary and Jan Johnson and Kathryn and Don Henschell; aunts and uncles, Wendy
(Mark) Guyette, Theresa (Steve) Davis, Marty (Mickey Loew) Spaulding, Molly (Bo)
Ellis, Leah (Nate) Capper and Mimi (Ed Diede) Spaulding; and cousins, Sydney,
Tatum, Brogan, Lauren, Heather, Jessie, Levi, Nigel, Jack, Gwen, Fisher and
Henry. She is also survived by her boyfriend and best friend, Caleb Windish; and
a multitude of friends and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, John E. Spaulding Jr.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., at the Central Lake
High School Gymnasium, with Pastor Gary Bekkering officiating. Interment will
follow in Southern Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 7,
from 4 to 9 p.m., at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, and
again Saturday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the gymnasium.
Memorial donations may be directed to The Maris Spaulding Memorial Fund, c/o
CLPS, PO BOX 128, Central Lake, MI 49622.
Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral
Homes.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 23, 1999
George Fredrick 'Freddie' and 'Red' Stacy, Sr.
Died December 19, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - George Fredrick, "Freddie" and "Red" as his friends knew him, 86 years young, has sailed on at his home in Holiday, Fla.
He was an engineer by degree, entrepreneur by love and attended Chrysler Institute of Engineering. He worked for Hudson Motor Car Company then went on to Chrysler Automotive Company in 1955. Fred joined the Jervis B. Webb Co. of Farmington Hills working with Boeing Airlines and helped design the first containerize baggage system. In 1960 Fred moved Control Engineering (a division of the Webb Company) to Pellston.
In 1981 Fred retired. The avid skier and entrepreneur that he was, he invented the first automated ski gate for Nubs Nob and Crystal Mountain. After moving to Traverse City in the fall of 1981, Fred took a consulting job with a manufacturing company. Then with partners, the company HSS Industries was formed. Fred was an avid skier, sailor and railroad buff and owned his own private railroad car. He was a life member of Bayview Yacht Club of Detroit, senior member of Grand Traverse Yacht Club of Traverse City and North American Yacht Racing Union.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine, of Traverse City and Holiday, Fla.; two sons, Bill S. of Petoskey and G. F., Jr. of Traverse City; a daughter, Jackie S. Craft of Traverse City; a sister, Dorothy Eagle of Detroit; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, George R. Stacy; mother, Leana Stacy; and a brother, Richard Stacy.
Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions in memory of Fred may be directed to Grand Traverse Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 24, 1999
Memorial contributions in memory of GEORGE FREDRICK STACY, SR. may be directed to Grand Traverse Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program, P.O. Box 131, Traverse City, MI 49685.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
THE EVENING RECORD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
25 MAR 1901
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Isaac Starbuck Succumbed to the Grip at His House Near Grawn
Isaac Starbuck, one of the pioneers and highly respected citizens of the Grand Traverse region, died Saturday at his home near Grawn of la grippe, aged 71 years. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter, besides a host of friends and neighbors, who will be greived to learn of his death. The funeral will be held from the home at 1:30 tomorrow, under the direction of W. S. Anderson.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 20, 1999
CLAIRE STONE, 79, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
Arrangements are pending at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 21, 1999
Claire Rae Stone
Died December 19, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - Claire Rae Stone, 79, of Traverse City, died Sunday.
A former resident of Bloomfield Hills where she was the founder and owner of Echo Park Day Camp and School, she was a former member of the Bloomfield Hills Garden Club. Claire came to Traverse City in 1992. She followed the stock market very carefully and was a member of an investment club. Claire was baptized a Catholic. She was a great entertainer and enjoyed cooking and the arts - including symphony orchestras. She loved her dog, Bobi.
Survivors include two daughters, Sheila R. (Andrew) Craig of Traverse City and Roberta C. Stone (Charles Brunk) of Jupiter, Fla.; a son, Allen (Libby) Stone of Los Angeles; four grandchildren, Kendall Craig, Wyatt C. Stone, and Elizabeth and Rebecca Brunk; and a sister, Susie Lyon of Grand Rapids.
Claire was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L.W. Stone, who died in 1988; sisters, Connie Syrek, Harriett Younkers, Esther Markucki, and Millie Mileski; and brothers, Mitchell and Charles Mileski.
Cremation has taken place.
Private family services are being held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society.
Arrangements are by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 31, 1999
Buck Straub
Died December 24, 1999
CHICAGO - Buck Straub, 49, of Chicago, died on Christmas eve.
The son of Robert A. Straub and Beverly Bracken Straub of Traverse City, Mich. and Ann Arbor, Mich., Buck grew up in Ann Arbor and attended St. Francis of Assisi Elementary, Tappan Junior High and Pioneer High School. A University of Michigan graduate, Buck was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Druids honor society and recipient of an athletic scholarship. He was a three year letterman on the hockey team. A talented musician, Buck's singing and guitar playing were a source of entertainment and comfort for family and friends. Buck was a sales manager for AT&T Cable Systems in Chicago.
He is survived by his stepmother, Jane Straub and great-aunt, Marion Straub - both of Traverse City; sisters, Sarah J. Straub of Glenwood Springs, Colo. and Deborah S. Zimmerman of Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.; and a brother, Michael B. Straub of Winnetka, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Friday afternoon, Jan. 7.
Memorial contributions may be directed to University of Michigan Victor's Club, 1000 South State, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Arrangements are being handled by Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home in Wilmette, Ill.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 2, 1999
EDWIN S. STRZYZEWSKI, 77, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the Manistee Heights Care Center.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.
Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
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