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Traverse City Record-Eagle February 12, 2005 JOSEPH JOHN LaFEIR, 66, of Wellston, formerly of Lapeer, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 12, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Interment will be in the Wellston Cemetery in the spring. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 19, 2005 VIOLET RUTH LAFOUNTAIN, 93, of Grayling, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 21, at noon, also at the funeral home, with additional visitation for two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 24, 2005 EDWARD H. LAKE, 81, of Williamsburg, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, surrounded by his family. A full obituary will follow in Sunday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 27, 2005 WILLIAMSBURG - Edward H. Lake, 81, died peacefully at his Williamsburg residence Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, surrounded by his family. Ed was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Traverse City, to John Leamon and Rose (Aschleman) Lake. On Jan. 31, 1942, Edward married Lorraine (Brow) at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. After 38 years as a foundry worker with the Traverse City Iron Works Foundry, Ed retired in 1983. Edward was a life member of the VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, casino gambling, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and always had a great sense of humor. Besides his wife of 63 years, Lorraine, Edward is survived by his son, Timothy Lake of Traverse City; daughters, Delmina (James) Hyder of Covington, Ga., Sherry Crouch (Arthur Linard) of Kalamazoo; one sister, Virginia Baynton of Buckley; and one brother, Dale Lake of Traverse City. Grandpa Ed leaves eleven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Ed was predeceased by his parents, and several sisters and brothers. Upon his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial donations would be appreciated to Munson Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 10, 2005 COLDWATER, Mich. - Wanda Marie Lake, 90, of Empire. formerly of Jackson passed away Feb. 8, 2005, at the Laurels of Coldwater. Mrs. Lake was born Dec. 5, 1914 in Jackson to Thomas and Johanna (Wagner) Glettler. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1933. She then went on to Monmouth Memorial Hospital in New Jersey where she graduated with a R.N. degree. Wanda returned to Jackson to head the O.B. Ward at Foote Hospital. She earned a pilot's license and when the Second World War broke out became a 1st Lt. in the Army. During the war Wanda married Edward Lake, M.D. They moved to Jackson where she was involved in many civic endeavors, which included Business & Professional Women's Club, Junior Dorcas Club, Medical Auxiliary and Winter Set dancing club all in Jackson. She was also a volunteer for The World Medical Relief, Underprivileged Children's Camp, and Meals On Wheels. She loved to read and loved the Jackson Symphony. Wanda is survived by three sons: Edward Jr. (Karen) Lake of Coldwater, Doug (Mary) Lake of Coldwater, Jon (Donna) Lake of Jackson, and nine grandchildren; Edward III, Jeff, Alex, Erin, Julianne, Elizabeth, Doug Jr., Erica, and Michelle. She is also survived by a brother Bernard "Barney" (Laura) Glettler, and a sister Dorathea (Dorr) Hewlett. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, brothers Clarence and Victor, and a sister Mildred Hagemann. She was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jackson, from her baptism to the memorial service which will be held at 11 a.m.. on Saturday Feb. 12, 2005. The church is located on Wesley Street in Jackson. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Jackson or to Bethlehem Lutheran, Glen Arbor. You may leave an online tribute at www.putnamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Putnam Funeral Home of Coldwater, (517) 278-2311. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 6, 2005 WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Benny J. Lautner, a loving husband and father, Benny was born in Traverse City on Nov. 29, 1958. Ben passed away on Dec. 16, 2004, in his home in Westminster, Colo., after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Rebecca and Kathryn; parents, Cletus and Marie Lautner; siblings, Bernie (Barb) Lautner, (Wanda Lautner), Bonnie (Dennis) Ackerman, Donna (Ricky) Pringle and Doug (Kris) Lautner; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, David. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 10 a.m., at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003. A memorial service is also planned for the spring in Traverse City. In lieu of flowers, Ben's wishes were to have a college fund for Becky and Kathy. Donations may be sent to Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 7, 2005 Lautner WESTMINSTER, Colo. - A loving husband and father, Benny was born in Traverse City on Nov. 29, 1958. Ben passed away on Dec. 16, 2004, in his home in Westminster, Colo., after a long struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Rebecca and Kathryn; parents, Cletus and Marie Lautner; siblings, Bernie (Barb) Lautner, (Wanda Lautner), Bonnie (Dennis) Ackerman, Donna (Ricky) Pringle and Doug (Kris) Lautner; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, David. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 10 a.m., at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church, 7400 W. 80th Ave., Arvada, CO 80003. A memorial service is also planned for the spring in Traverse City. In lieu of flowers, Ben's wishes were to have a college fund for Becky and Kathy. Donations may be sent to Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 16, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Gerald Bernard "Jerry" Lautner, 91, a life-long resident of Garfield Township, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Born on the family farm in Garfield Township on Sept. 6, 1913, he was one of four children born to Stephan J. and Maude (Umlor) Lautner. A graduate of Traverse City High School, Jerry married Mary Georgetta Akey on Jan. 24, 1937, at First Congregational Church. A dairy farmer and cherry farmer, Jerry lived on the family farm his entire life, dedicating himself to caring for the family homestead and to being a good steward of the land. In addition to farming, he did carpentry work, having worked on the crew to put the first roof on Building 50 at the State Hospital. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, The Michigan Milk Producers Association and the Cherry Growers Association. He was a proud supporter and member of the Democratic Party as well. Having an endless love of horses, Jerry enjoyed caring for them on the family farm, and especially enjoyed having Belgian Horses. Jerry is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary; his children, Shirley (Jim) Robertson, Duane (Mary) Lautner and Rosemary (John) Terrell, all of Traverse City; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Rhea Swan of Traverse City. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Ron in 1989; great-grandchildren, Michael James Lautner and Alison Rose Terrell; brother, Karl; and sister, Lucille Widrig. For the last several years, Jerry has dedicated himself to being his wife Mary's principal caregiver. The family would also like to express their appreciation to Chantelle and Lorraine, who assisted Jerry in caring for Mary. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Ingersoll of Eden Bible Church officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. The family suggests that for those who would desire, memorial contributions in Jerry's name be directed to the American Cancer Society. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 23, 2005 HILMA A. (STOOPS) LAWRENCE, 78, of Frankfort, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow in Monday's edition of the Record-Eagle. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 24, 2005 Hilma A. (Stoops) Lawrence Died January 22, 2005 FRANKFORT - Hilma A. (Stoops) Lawrence, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Hilma was born Aug. 10, 1926, in Crystal Lake Twp., the daughter of late Frank and Anna (Holden) Palcich. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Hilma never liked to sit still for very long; she was always on the go, visiting friends. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Olds of Urbana, Ohio; son, Arthur Stoops of Traverse City; step-daughter, Margaret Winne; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hilma was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lawrence; daughter, Dora DeVries; son, William; and granddaughter, Dawn Olds. Friends may visit Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Rick Stieve and Rev. James Pettys officiating. There will be an hour visitation at the church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church – Garden of Remembrance. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle William Glendon Earl Lawson March 8, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - William Glendon Earl Lawson, son of Anthony and Suzanne (Whyte) Lawson, was stillborn Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Survivors include his brother, Nathan Cade Lawson; maternal grandparents, James and Nancy Whyte; paternal grandparents, Lee and Margaret Lawson, all of Traverse City; paternal great-grandmothers, Jean Lawson of Suttons Bay and Geraldine Brooks of Traverse City; maternal great-grandparents, William and Carol Green of Traverse City; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Green of Livonia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, George and Janice Whyte; and paternal great-grandfathers, Glendon Lawson and Earl Brooks. Private family services are planned. Burial will take place in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to Feast of Victory Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 1, 2005 JASON MICHAEL LEDFORD, 15, of Buckley, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at his home. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 2, 2005 BUCKLEY - Jason Michael Ledford, 15, of Buckley, formerly of Bear Lake, died at his home on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004. He was born on June 11, 1989, in Manistee, the son of Jack William and Joan Marie (Babcock) Ledford. Jason was a student at Buckley High School and worked at Glenwood Restaurant in Onekama. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bear Lake. Jason enjoyed reading and music. He also enjoyed sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball and skiing, but his favorite sport was football. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Joan Ledford of Buckley; five brothers, John, James, Joshua, Joel and Jackson; and one sister, Jemima, all at home; maternal grandparents, Robert and Judy Babcock of Bear Lake; paternal grandparents, John "Bill" and Barb Ledford of Bear Lake; 10 aunts and uncles, Tim and Karen Babcock, Julie and Derek Bartlett, Joe and Connie Ledford, Debbie and Scott Sedlar, all of Bear Lake, and Steve and Tammy Ledford of Perkins, Okla.; 14 cousins, Rachel, Loretta, Bailey, Lee, Nicole, Lewis, Sara, Kelly, Ivy, Lindsey, Shania, Levi, Wade and Naysa. Jason was preceded in death by his sibling, Jordan Ledford. A celebration of Jason's life will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m., from the Buckley High School gymnasium, with Pastor Al Decatur officiating. Inurnment will take place later in Pleasanton Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jason's name to the First Baptist Church Youth Ministry or the Buckley Gospel Tabernacle Church Youth Ministry. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Homes in Kingsley. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 7, 2005 REGINA IRMA LEHTO, 90, of Arcadia died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arcadia. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Arcadia. The Edwards Oak Grove Funeral Home of Bear Lake is serving the family. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 17, 2005 David J. Lessard Died January 15, 2005 BELLAIRE - David J. Lessard, 93, of Bellaire, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. Dave was born in Forest Home Township Sept. 3, 1911, the son of Joseph and Delvina (Dube) Lessard. He resided in Forest Home Township his entire life, where he farmed. Dave also worked as a truck driver for Bellaire Log Cabins and Pep Lines. He drove school buses for many years for Bellaire Public Schools, and retired as a Teamster in 1976. On Nov. 25, 1931, he married Arlie Bell in Bellaire; she preceded him in death in 1994. Also preceding him in death was a son, Stanley; six brothers and sisters, Maybelle Thomas and Marcia, Clyde Claude, Rolland and Cecil Lessard. Surviving are three children, Joan D. (Keith) Fischer of Bellaire, Donald J. Lessard of Wyandotte and Richard D. (Sharon) Lessard of Alpena; a daughter-in-law, Ann Lessard of Fruitland Park, Fla.; a brother, Louis Lessard of Bellaire; a sister, Florence (Herbert) Reiley of Bellaire; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mary Brown and Pastor Daniel Clark officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellaire Community United Methodist Church, the Central Lake Congregational Church, or to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 3, 2005 JANE LIEBERT, 58, of Lake Ann, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at her home. A service of remembrance will be held Sunday Feb. 6, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Inverness, Fla. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 16, 2005 ANICE M. LITTLE, 83, of Kaleva, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 16, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, where visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 4, 2005 KEWADIN - George W. Livingston, 90, of Kewadin, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. George was born in Saginaw to John C. and Helen (Schweinshaupt) Livingston on Aug. 30, 1914. On June 5, 1941, in Saginaw, he married Agnes M., who survives. He served in World War II in the Navy Seabees in the Philippines, and retired from General Motors in Saginaw in 1980. George was life member of the VFW Post 1930, life member of the ELF Khurahef Shrine in Saginaw, life member and past master of Masonic Pioneer #79 in Saginaw, member of the Masonic Lodge Elk Rapids #275, member of the Eastern Star 326, Bay City Consistory, Traverse City Consistory, and was also a member of the Elk Rapids Golf Club for 25 years. George is survived by his wife, Mrs. Livingston; one daughter, Jean A. Livingston of Troy; and sister, Iris Burzyck of Saginaw. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank; and sisters, Margaret and Leona. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice House or ELF Khurahef Shrine Crippled Children's Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle Frederick Lloyd Link Died March 10, 2005 HONOR - Frederick Lloyd Link, 68, of Honor, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. He was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Honor, the son of Lloyd and Mabel (Snow) Link. Frederick retired in 1990 from Petmilk in Frankfort, where he had been employed for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved being outdoors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. On August 10, 1957, in Bendon, Frederick married Joanne J. Kuerth, who survives him. He is also survived by two daughters, LuAnn (Donald J.) Louisignau of Beulah and Penny (Kenneth) Deckard of Leesburg, Va.; three granddaughters, Erika Deckard, Sarah Louisignau and Joelle Louisignau; two brothers, Russell "Chuck" (Lois) Link of Honor and Ken (Bobbi) Link of Beulah; one sister, Cleora Beaton of Honor; one sister-in-law, Dorla Link of Honor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Link; and one sister, Mary Strickland. Visitation will be held today, March 12, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Cremation will take place following the visitation with interment in Champion Hill Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 26, 2005 MARTIN "MARTY" L. LOCKHART, 51, of Frankfort, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at his home. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort, with Father Ray Cotter officiating. Interment will be at the Gilmore Cemetery in the spring. The Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 11, 2005 CENTRAL LAKE - Nettie "May" Loper of Central Lake, 98, peacefully passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire. May was born June 9, 1906, in Quincey, Ky., to Charles W. and Clara A. (Anderson) Loper. While she was still a babe in arms, the family moved to Michigan, eventually settling in Central Lake, where May spent the rest of her life. On Jan. 10, 1924, in Bellaire, she married Homer Loper. She was widowed in 1968, but continued to live in the home "down by the park" that they had established in 1924. In 2002, her deteriorating health required admittance to Meadow Brook, where she resided until her death. Homer and May both worked for "Dud" and Naomi Carney, and Blain Wilson publishing the Central Lake Torch through much of the 1920s. Homer ran the printing press and May the linotype machine, and both performed other tasks as needed. When daughter, Vivian, was born, May became a wonderful full-time mother, helping out only occasionally at "The Torch Office." She was a charter member of Grace Community Church, where she faithfully served as church pianist for many years. She was a talented seamstress and also did beautiful needlework. Every member of her family has cherished pieces of her work. May never could say enough good words about the members of the Central Lake community, always reminding her family of how much she "loved those dear hearts and gentle people who live in my home town." The same feeling was abundantly clear in how she felt about those who cared for her so lovingly and with such respect and dignity at Meadow Brook. She always referred to them as "angels of mercy." She will be sorely missed by a host of friends, but most of all by daughter, Vivian; son-in-law, Doug; grandson, Alan; granddaughter-in-law, Carol; great-granddaughter, Sheri; great-granddaughter, Kelly, and her husband, Ali; brother, Bernard Loper; several nieces and nephews; and Pauline Scott, who was like a second daughter to her in every way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer; her parents; an infant son, Clair; an infant daughter, Joyce; and four brothers, Jack, Tuff, Earl and William. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Grace Community Church, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Southern Cemetery in Central Lake Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in her name be made to Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 26, 2005 BYRON CENTER - David A. Lowell, 56, of Byron Center, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Kimberly and Jason; grandson, Michael; and his dear aunt, Marian Lowell. Friends may call Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, in Grand Rapids. Funeral services, including committal, will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m., also at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Sluys and the Rev. Karl Bashlor officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church, 8546 Whitneyville Ave. SE, Alto, MI 49302 or Hospice of Michigan, 1260 Ekhart NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The Zaagman Memorial Chapel of Grand Rapids is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 15, 2005 THELMA A. LUCKINO, 93, of Frankfort, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at The Maples. A service will be held in Ohio. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the local arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 19, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Fern M. Luper, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Tendercare of Traverse City. Fern married Irvin E. Luper on May 6, 1937. Together, they were the original flea market vendor and lifetime members of the Buckley Steam Engine Show. In addition, Fern and Irvin were long-term vendors at the Copemish Flea Market. Fern's caring nature showed true as she spent many years as a nanny for numerous children in the Grand Traverse area. She will be remembered as a loving grandmother with a twinkle in her eye, one whose love helped raise her two grandchildren, James and Gary. Fern is survived by her sister, Gloria (Gerald) Birdsley of Shirley, Ark.; brother, Bruce (Patricia) Johnson of Olive Branch, Miss.; son, Charles (Dina) Luper of Dunnellon, Fla.; two grandchildren, James G. Luper of Kingsley and Gary L. Luper of Traverse City; great-granddaughter, Randi Wright of Kalkaska; daughter-in-law, Francine Baatz of Kingsley; two step grandchildren, Jay and Douglas Luper; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Fern in death were her daughter, Charlet M. Luper; and son, James E. Luper. The family will hold a private ceremony in April. Arrangements were made by the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 14, 2005 COPEMISH - Pauline Marion Lyke, 80, of Copemish, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at her residence. She was born Dec. 17, 1924, in Mesick, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Brannock) Clune. Pauline graduated from Mesick High School in 1942, and then attended Michigan State University. She enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bridge. She also loved reading and flying. On May 12, 1946, in East Lansing, Pauline married Wardell H. Lyke, who survives her. She is also survived by two daughters, Alison (Donald) Potter of Romeo and Jennifer (David) Evenson of Lake Orion; nine grandchildren, Benjamin (Shannon) Maddox, Lucas (Jessica) Maddox and Mark Maddox, all of Grand Rapids, Michael (Katie) Rose, Sara Potter and Andrew Potter, all of Romeo, Emilie Evenson, Nathan Evenson and Seth Evenson, all of Lake Orion; two great-granddaughters, Ellen Maddox and Caroline Maddox, both of Grand Rapids; one son-in-law, William Maddox of Grand Rapids; one brother, Jerome (Louise) Clune of Cadillac; two sisters-in-law, Frances Clune and Fran Clune; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by her daughters, Ellen Louise Lyke and Rebecca Maddox, and Pauline Lyke, during infancy; and eight brothers, William, John, James, Paul, Robert, Theodore, George and Joseph. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor Joe Wave officiating. Interment will be in the Cleon Township Cemetery in the spring. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |