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Traverse City Record-Eagle March 3, 2005 RICHARD C. KAYNER, 85, of Bellaire, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the home of his granddaughter in Banks Township. Visitation will be Friday, March 4, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Belltower Reformed Church. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 VAUGHN CARVER KELLY, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 23, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Vaughn Carver Kelly, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Born May 26, 1910, in Bellevue, he was the son of Earl and Lena (Carver) Kelly. Vaughn was raised by his uncle and aunt, Samuel George and Myrtle (Holland) Kelly. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45. In 1945, he married Dorothy Janson, who preceded him in death in August 2004. Vaughn was a 1928 graduate of Lakeview Consolidated Schools of Battle Creek, and attended Battle Creek College. He was employed by Consumers Power Co. in 1936, until retirement in 1975. He began employment in Battle Creek and was transferred to Traverse City in 1965. Vaughn's great passion was sailing, but he also enjoyed traveling, camping and cross-country skiing. He was actively involved with the First Congregational Church. Surviving are his daughter, Sylvia Kelly of Traverse City, and his sister, Alma Louise (Kelly) Dolph of Bellevue. Vaughn was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Karen L. Kelly in May 2004; two brothers, Cecil and Francis; and four sisters, Thresa, Virginia, Phyllis and Betty. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Chapel at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City. The Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate the service. Interment will take place in the First Congregational Church Garden in the spring. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Congregational Church. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 14, 2005 James William Kent Died January 25, 2005 BULLHEAD, Ariz. - James William "Bill" Kent, 83, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Jan. 25, 2005, in Bullhead City, Ariz. Bill was a World War II veteran and a retired Detroit policeman. He is survived by 15 family members and companion, Betty Reinke. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia. A memorial service was held in Arizona and another service is being planned in Missouri in the spring. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 26, 2005 COPEMISH - Charles Leroy Kessler, 75, of Copemish, passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at home. He was born April 2, 1929, in Cassopolis, the son of the late Charles & Emma (Whitmeyer) Kessler. Charles married Mary E. Kern on Oct. 4, 1952, in Dowagiac. Charles served in the United States Army Air Force from July 15, 1946, until July 5, 1949. He was a life member of the AMVETS, Dale A. Ream Memorial Post 120 of Mesick, the American Legion Post 531 of Copemish, and was a former member of the Eagles. He owned and operated a masonry contracting business as well as his own trucking company. Charles loved fishing, hunting, mushrooming, camping and especially his grandchildren. Charles is survived by his daughter, Linda (Robert) Hawk of Mesick; two sons, Charles Kessler Jr. of Mesick and Bennett Lowell (Donna) Kessler of Mesick; one brother, James Kessler of Zeeland; five grandchildren, Teresa Simmons of North Carolina, Terry Hawk of Mount Morris, Bennett Kessler of Saginaw, Lee Kessler of Mesick and Jennifer Kessler of Cadillac; seven great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Charles will be greatly missed by his special friends, Paul and Lois Umphery, Howard and Jackie Wemple and his friends at "T'Ville". He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary E Kessler; one sister, Arlene Meade; and one sister-in-law, Delores Kessler. In honor of Charles, there will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 2 to 6 p.m., at 5641 North 9 Road, Mesick, MI. Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. Burial will take place at Yuma Cemetery at a later date. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Edwards-Oak Grove Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 30, 2005 Traverse City - Emma K. King, 89, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at Bortz Health Care. Emma was born Aug. 4, 1915, in Scottville, to Otto and Katie (Brown) Juhnke. She was raised in the Scottville/Ludington area on a farm with five sisters and two brothers After graduating from High School in Scottville, Emma met Donald C. King in the Lapeer area, and they married on Dec. 17, 1939, in Traverse City, where she raised her family. Emma was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society, the Retirees Club Cone Gear, and she worked for 30 years as an assistant treasurer for the Cone Drive Credit Union. She enjoyed reading, taking walks, and birdwatching while she tended her garden. Emma is survived by two daughters, Donna (Don) Bedtelyon of Elk Rapids and Eva Kay Giddis of Traverse City; one son, Richard (Sandy) King of Middletown, Ohio; former daughter-in-law, Karen King; one brother, John Juhnke of Alabama; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Donald; five sisters; one brother; and son-in-law, Jerald. Visitation will take place Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, where the funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. The Rev. Robert Zagore will officiate. Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Humane Society or to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle Wilma T. King Died March 8, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Wilma T. King, 90, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Bortz Health Care. She was born Sept. 5, 1914, in DePue, Ill., to Josef and Theresa (Novak) Dolinsek, grew up in Muskegon Heights, and moved to Traverse City in 1953. Wilma worked for many years as a waitress and bartender at establishments in the Traverse City area. She especially cherished the many friends and memories made during her years at the U & I and the SawMill in downtown Traverse City. Her warm smile and willingness to help others will be remembered by many. She also enjoyed her west side neighborhood and daily walks. She is survived by a daughter, Jackie (Steve) Baase of Cedar; sister, Theresa (Arthur) Cosner of Kalamazoo; granddaughters, Lara (Don) Turk of St. Cloud, Minn. and Lissa (Jeff) Staal of Highland Ranch, Colo.; grandson, Ryan (Kristin) Bennett of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three great-grandsons, Jack Lambert Turk, and Garrett and Ian Staal; and several nieces and nephews. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Augusta (Frank) Lampe; brother, Joseph; and son, James A. Bennett. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, Traverse City, 49686 or the Commission on Aging, Grand Traverse County, 520 W. Front St., Traverse City, 49684. Arrangements were made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 25, 2005 Larry Joe Kinney Died January 18, 2005 LAS VEGAS - Larry Joe Kinney passed away at 66 of complications from cancer while surrounded by his family at home in Las Vegas. Born in Wilmot, Ark., and raised on a farm in Louisiana, he spent a lifetime in the oil industry. He founded Kinnco, Inc. in northern Michigan in 1973. A successful businessman and entrepreneur, Larry was a well-respected and loved man by the people who knew him. Larry was always a loving and gracious husband, father, grandfather and brother to his wife, Sandra, of 47 years; his daughters, Terri and Cindy; his daughter-in-law, Susan; his two grandchildren, Kaylena and Joey; and his beloved brother, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his son, Randy; his parents, R.V. and Edna Kinney; and his sister, Tut. Larry came from a simple life and worked hard to give the world to his wife, children and friends. He was always a generous man and will be remembered fondly by all of those whose lives he touched. Friends and family celebrated Larry's life Jan. 22, 2005, at Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Larry's memory for the building fund at First Baptist Church of the Lakes, 9125 Spring Mtn. Road, Las Vegas, NV 89180. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 4, 2005 FRANKFORT - James L. Klaiss, 64, died Wednesday , Feb. 2, 2005, at his home. Jim was born on Sept. 7, 1940, in Charlotte, the son of Merle "Pete" Klaiss and Katheryn (Smith) Klaiss. He married Rebecca A. Halsey in April of 1961. He later married Janice L. Hebner on Feb. 14, 1988, in Charlotte. Jim had various hobbies, such as woodworking, fishing, hunting and gardening. He especially enjoyed his family and helping others. He is survived by wife, Jan; children, Tammy (Ryan) Halsey, Tina (Tom) Dunsmore, Teresa Klaiss, Kellye (Joey) Youngs, Justin Hodges and Ryan Hodges; grandchildren, Sarah Packard, Cameron Youngs, Sebastian Youngs and Hayden Hodges; mom, Katheryn Klaiss; brothers and sisters, Don (Jean) Klaiss, Sue (Chris) Scott, Sally Starr, Jean Reed, Fred (Nadine) Klaiss, and Stu and Ellie Hebner; mother-in-law, Rachel Hebner; and 19 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Frankfort United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Greg Culver officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Frankfort United Methodist Church, PO Box 1010, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort, MI 49635; Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St. Traverse City, MI 49684; or Wings of Mercy, 513 E. Eighth St. Ste. 25, Holland, MI 49423. The Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 8, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Roger Lynn Klay, 78, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. In keeping with family wishes, a private memorial service will be held. He was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Bluffton, Ohio, the son of Albert and Johanna Klay. He enjoyed football at Bluffton High School. A veteran of World War II, he had enlisted in the Army Air Corp. His hobbies included woodworking and organic gardening. He is survived by his wife, Lois Klay of Traverse City; twin daughters, Tina (John) Bartholomew of Evanston, Ill. and Marcia (Marc) Von Huene of Boise, Idaho; a son, Gregory (Karen) Klay of Stevens Point, Wis.; and four grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Frieda (James) Basinger of Bisbee, Ariz. He was preceded in death by a sister, La Donna Smucker of East Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 21, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Edna W. Kleis, 88, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Birchwood Nursing Center. A former teacher, Edna taught schools in Rapid City and Bellaire. Born Sept. 28, 1916, in Rapid City, she was the daughter of Herbert and Dora (Matthews) Van. Survivors include her daughter, Dana (Alan) Holleman of New Carlisle, Ind.; friends, Opal (Donald) Chilson of Williamsburg; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, George H. Kleis and Claudis Claypoole. No services are planned at this time. Burial will take place in Clearwater Cemetery in Rapid City. Arrangements are being made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 23, 2005 ERLING KLUG, 87, of Grayling, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Visitation will be today, Jan. 23, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 3, 2005 VIOLET M. KNOTT, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005, at Bortz Health Care. Graveside services are being planned for spring at the Pentwater Township Cemetery. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 2, 2005 DELILAH I. KOCH, 86, of Kalkaska, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center Long Term Care. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Excelsior Township. Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 5, 2005 WILLIAM STANLEY KODY, 83, of Onekama, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Onekama, where visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Arrangements are by the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz KORB, FREDRICK (worked as Sheriff in Oceana Co.) MANISTEE - Fredrick Korb, 53, of Manistee, formerly of Hart, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, in Manistee. He was born July 29, 1950, in Traverse City, the son of Fred L. and Dorothy (Srackangast) Korb. Fred graduated from St. Francis High School where he was an all-state and all-conference football player under Mike Kantiz. If he hadn't injured his left knee in 1969, he would have been offered a full scholarship by several colleges including the University of Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1970, he worked for the ambulance service in Traverse City. He then attended the police academy in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, where he graduated and became a police officer in 1971. He worked in Kalkaska under Mel Hill, where he was well-known as a K-9 handler. Fred then went to Lake County where he worked under Sheriff Bob Levin. On April 10, 1981, he went to work for Sheriff John Simons in Oceana County. Fred ran for sheriff of Oceana County, was elected in 1983, took office Jan. 1, 1984, and served for 16 years (the longest term of sheriff of Oceana County). Fred's doctor recommended retirement after Fred was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fred is survived by his companion, Bonnie Curtis of Manistee; his parents, Fred and Dorothy Korb of Traverse City; son, Michael J. Korb of Arizona; a daughter, Tamie (Scott) Bancroft of Traverse City; six grandchildren; two brothers, Lavern Korb of California and Richard Korb of Massachusetts; a sister, Victoria (Mike) Anderson of Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews and friends; and special friends, Lt. Roger (Doris) Evans. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Hart, with Father Ron Schneider serving as celebrant. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Oakwood Catholic Cemetery, Traverse City. Friends may call at the Tate Funeral Home in Hart today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oceana Hospice or Traverse City Hospice. Traverse City Record Eagle, Traverse City, Michigan September 18, 2003 Obituaries MANISTEE - Fredrick Korb, 53, of Manistee, formerly of Hart, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, in Manistee. He was born July 29, 1950, in Traverse City, the son of Fred L. and Dorothy (Srackangast) Korb. Fred graduated from St. Francis High School where he was an all-state and all-conference football player under Mike Kantiz. If he hadn't injured his left knee in 1969, he would have been offered a full scholarship by several colleges including the University of Michigan, Michigan State, Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1970, he worked for the ambulance service in Traverse City. He then attended the police academy in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, where he graduated and became a police officer in 1971. He worked in Kalkaska under Mel Hill, where he was well-known as a K-9 handler. Fred then went to Lake County where he worked under Sheriff Bob Levin. On April 10, 1981, he went to work for Sheriff John Simons in Oceana County. Fred ran for sheriff of Oceana County, was elected in 1983, took office Jan. 1, 1984, and served for 16 years (the longest term of sheriff of Oceana County). Fred's doctor recommended retirement after Fred was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fred is survived by his companion, Bonnie Curtis of Manistee; his parents, Fred and Dorothy Korb of Traverse City; son, Michael J. Korb of Arizona; a daughter, Tamie (Scott) Bancroft of Traverse City; six grandchildren; two brothers, Lavern Korb of California and Richard Korb of Massachusetts; a sister, Victoria (Mike) Anderson of Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews and friends; and special friends, Lt. Roger (Doris) Evans. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Hart, with Father Ron Schneider serving as celebrant. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Oakwood Catholic Cemetery, Traverse City. Friends may call at the Tate Funeral Home in Hart on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oceana Hospice or Traverse City Hospice. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 20, 2005 CHARLENE KORTOKRAX, 78, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Services will be held Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. A complete obituary will be in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 21, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Charlene Kortokrax, 78, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Charlene lived out in the country in Arkansas as a child. She walked to school, and if the creek was flooded she went to school in a wagon. When Charlene was 14 years old she moved to Beulah and attended school in Benzonia, graduating in 1946. Her first job was at Dean's Restaurant in Beulah and at the Drug Store where they had a soda fountain. She worked at Burwoods off and on throughout her adult life, retiring from there in 1988. After retiring she enjoyed baby-sitting. Charlene has traveled to see her grandchildren in Phoenix, Ariz., Grand Junction, Colo. and Rhode Island. She also had a very enjoyable trip to Hawaii. Charlene has enjoyed hobbies of sewing, crocheting, gardening, crafts and shopping. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Born Nov. 30, 1926, in Griffithville, Ark., she was the daughter of Cyrus "Charlie" Larkin and Adele (Seymore) Johnson. On Oct. 9, 1948, in Traverse City, she married Anthony "John" Kortokrax, who died Sept. 4, 1987. Surviving are three children, Deborah (John) Preville of Rhode Island, Larry (Betsie) Kortokrax of Traverse City and Glenda (Phil) Oliver of Grand Junction, Colo.; three sisters, Nina (Roswell) Ghastin, Ruth Maginity and Betz Paupore; two brothers, James (Olga) Johnson and Donald Johnson; five grandchildren, Tara Govin, Rob Preville, A.J. Kortokrax, Laura Kortokrax and Kaylyn Oliver; two great-granddaughters, Taylor and Courtney; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Howard Funeral services will be held today, Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to Orchard Creek Dementia Care. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 27, 2005 LAPEER - Carol Elizabeth Kovacich, 76, of Lapeer, passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005. Born Sept. 8, 1928, in Highland Park, she was educated at Saint Benedict, then Highland Park High School. Trained at Henry Ford Hospital, receiving her nursing degree, she had a wonderful career working in various specialties within the medical field. Her caring devotion and wonderful nature was always an inspiration to others. She always looked at life with a smile. She was a gift to all who knew and loved her. She was the beloved daughter of Regina and Paul Hahn; and is survived by two sisters, Margaret Johnson of Encinitas, Calif., and Theresa Stewart of Traverse City. Previously married to Edward Kovacich, she was the mother of Ann, Dennis and Edward. She also leaves two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Saint Williams Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 14, 2005 KENNETH ROBERT "BOB" KRAMB, of Thompsonville, formerly of Walled Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005. Friends may visit Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, and Sunday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish, with Fr. Richard Kosterman officiating. Burial will be in Springdale Township Cemetery in the spring. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 15, 2005 THOMPSONVILLE - Kenneth Robert "Bob" Kramb, formerly a resident of Walled Lake, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Detroit. On June 26, 1948, he married Jeanne M. Bourgeois in Detroit. Bob served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church and a former member of K of C and the VFW. Bob was an avid woodworker and a prolific reader. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; sons, John F. (Leslie) and Gary R. (Karen); grandchildren, Buffy (James) Turgal, Jason, Jeffrey, Julie, Natasha and Alexandria Kramb; great-grandchildren, Emily Crabtree Kramb and Savannah Turgal; brothers, George, Louis, Charles (Josephine) and James (Barbara); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leocadia "Lottie" (Plodzik) and Louis Kramb. Friends may visit Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, and Sunday, Jan. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home, where a vigil service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Monday, Jan 17, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Copemish, with Fr. Richard Kosterman officiating. Interment will be in the Springdale Township Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be directed to the World War II Memorial in Washington DC. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 6, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Loyeda "Loy" Krause, 70, of Traverse City, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born in Allen Park on June 10, 1934, the daughter of Edward A. and Alice C. (Light) Krause. Loyeda spent over 30 years in the banking business, starting at the Traverse City State Bank, and retiring from the Troy Security National Bank. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching TV. She also was very fond of her dogs. Loy is survived by her sister Vivian (James) Ockert; sister-in-law, Sandra Krause, both of Traverse City; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Betty Carr, Evelyn Witt and Alma Kemp; and her brother, Edward Krause. Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, from 2 to 4 p .m. and 6 to 8 p.m., from the Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, at noon, also at the funeral home, with additional visitation from 10 am. until the time of service. Pastor Timothy J. Brand will officiate. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Homes in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 15, 2005 SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. - Wanda Geneva Krause, 82, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at her home in Silver Springs, Fla. She was born Aug. 16, 1922, in Brill, Wis., to Harry and Anna (Nygren) Coleman. She married Wesley Krause, who preceded her in death in August of 2003. Wanda was raised in Wallace on the Coleman family farm, of which she had wonderful memories. One memory was of rolling back the rug to dance to family members playing guitar, piano and fiddle, while everyone sang. She also lived in Albuquerque, N.M., in the early 1950s before moving back to Michigan, where she owned a restaurant in East Jordan in 1957. Until 1980, She and Wesley lived in Traverse City, where Wanda worked for Orth Oil Company. They retired to Silver Springs, Fla. She loved traveling, family and friends, and of course, playing cards. She is survived by her children, Karen (Bob) Shelley of Lakeland, Fla. and Quay (Donna) Krause of Belleview, Fla.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Alvina (Lloyd) Foley and Caroline (Don Christiensen) Jarman, both of Menominee; two sisters-in-law; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, including two nephews in Traverse City, Ken (Barb) Orth and Ron (Peggy) Orth, and their children. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters, Margaret (Leonard) Nordost, Vivian (Felix) Chaltry and Wilma (Louis) Orth; and brother, Norman Coleman. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at Bushnell National Cemetery in Florida at a later date. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 31, 2005 Jennifer Ellen Krnc Died January 27, 2005 FRANKFORT - Jennifer Ellen Krnc, 55, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. Jennifer was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Detroit, the daughter of Chester and Francine (Bielat) Wierzbicki. She attended Georgetown University, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Jennifer worked as a Hospice nurse in Northern Michigan for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and family, and kayaking. Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Jennelle (Matthew) Wermer of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a grandson, Connor Wermer of Fort Wayne; her parents, Francine (Harold) Londy of Commerce Township; two brothers; a sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee, and a memorial service for Jennifer will be held at Blaine Christian Church in the spring. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 18, 2005 CHARLES MACKENZIE KROLL, 86, of Grayling, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005. No services will be held. Arrangements are by the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 11, 2005 DOROTHY LEE KUDSK, 72, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City. Cremation has taken place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 14, 2005 HELEN KUIPERS, 105, of Northport, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Arrangements are being made by Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 15, 2005 Helen Kuipers Died February 13, 2005 NORTHPORT - Helen Kuipers, 105, of Northport, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Helen was the much loved mother of Herman J. and Shirley D. (Schroeder) Kuipers of Northport, with whom she made her home since moving to Northport in 1981, and Gerald J. and Dr. Judith (McGeachy) Kuipers of Santa Barbara, Calif. Helen was born Aug. 23, 1899, in Nykerk, Netherlands; she was the daughter of Harmen and Reintje (Melgert) Motshagen. On May 10, 1920, she married John Kuipers in Nykerk. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Lori L. Kuipers of Clovis, Calif.; two grandsons, Mark W. (Dawn) (Jozwiake) Kuipers of Bellevue, Wash., and Christopher J. (Tracey) Kuipers of Sanford, N.C.; three great-granddaughters, Kimberly Wall, Mackenzie Kuipers and Mariaka Kuipers-Sharsher; two great-grandsons, Jonathan Kuipers and Quinn Kuipers-Sharsher; and nieces and nephews in Canada and the Netherlands. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Janet, on Ellis Island; a great-grandson, John Edward Kuipers; a brother, Cornealus; three sisters, Jannetije, Johanna and Martije; and a very good friend, Walter Chester. When she came from the Netherlands in 1923, Helen first settled in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. The family then moved to the Detroit area in 1928. In 1936, she and John, along with Walter Chester, started the Centerline Stamping Company in Centerline. They supplied different items to the war effort and sold the business in 1950. They moved to Midland and started the Maple Grove Mobile Home Village. It was run by the family until it was sold in 1981. Helen then moved to Northport with Herman and Shirley. While in Northport, Helen enjoyed driving her car to church, going out to eat (especially to her favorite restaurant in Greilickville to see friends), people and taking long drives. At home she kept busy crocheting lap robes for the residents at the care center in Northport. She said she made them for the "old people." She enjoyed remarkable health until September 2001, when she fell at home. She will be missed. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Additionally, visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home of Midland (877-631-2292). A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home of Midland, followed by a graveside service at Midland Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of one's choice, or the Kateri-Tekakwitha Church, P.O. Box 369, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. Local arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |