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Traverse City Record-Eagle March 9, 2005 DOROTHY H. MACOMBER, 95, of Traverse City, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Cremation has taken place; no services are planned at this time. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle March 13, 2005 DOROTHY H. MACOMBER, 95, of Traverse City, died Monday afternoon, March 7, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Cremation has taken place; no services are planned at this time. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 17, 2005 JACK B. MADDEN, 88, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Birchwood Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 6, 2005 MERLE A. MADSEN, 85, of Manistee, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. The family will receive friends Monday, March 7, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee. The family is being served by the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 4, 2005 ESTHER P. MAJEWSKI, 90, of Manistee, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Manistee Medical Care Facility. The family will be present to receive friends today, March 4, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home, where the St. Joseph Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Prayers from the Order of Christian Funerals will also be prayed at the funeral home today at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Funerals will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with Fr. William Zwiefka serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 16, 2005 CLINTON TOWNSHIP - Frank (Yankee) Malinowski, 91, born in Hinckley, N.Y., died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. He resided in Detroit, joined the Army, and was stationed at Scofield Barracks in Hawaii. Retiring from the postal service in 1972, he moved to Karlin, where he became a member of the Eagles club, volunteered as tutor at the Interlochen grade school and was known affectionately as "Mr. Frank." He moved again to Clinton Township in 1999. He was a beloved husband of Betty for 68 years; loving father of Frank (Beverly) of Boise, Idaho and David (Diana); and dearest grandfather of Darrin, Allan, Brian, Michael and Jeff. The family is grateful to the staff of Medilodge Nursing Home. The family requests that memorials be sent to any wildlife association. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 6, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Charlotte Alice Mapes, 95, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and her husband, Kenneth, on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, after a long and patient wait. Born July 11, 1909, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Christian and Anna (Yergensen) Nelson. On May 7, 1931, in Detroit, she married Kenneth Mapes. A retired receptionist, Charlotte had been a resident of Traverse City since 1968. She was member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids, and was previously active with the Munson Medical Center Auxiliary. Throughout her life, Charlotte enjoyed flower gardening, handicrafts and spending time with her husband. She always desired to make people happy and their lives easier. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Mapes of Traverse City. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; and sister, Katherin Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Daniel Herlein will officiate. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 4, 2005 FREDERIC JOHN MARGER, 67, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at home. Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 7, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Friends may call Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. A complete obituary will be in Saturday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Traverse City Record-Eagle March 5, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Frederic John Marger, 67, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at his home. Formerly of Grand Rapids, he had been a resident of Traverse City since 1967. Fred was a 1955 graduate of Grand Rapids Central High School, attended Aquinas College and graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Detroit. Over the years, Fred worked with Perla and Stout and Schwarm Inc., in Traverse City and with D.J. McQuestion and Sons of Leroy. In Traverse City, Fred attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was instrumental in starting the first Junior Hockey League. Born May 8, 1937, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Fred and Rose (Cook) Marger. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carol (Bartos); son, Bryan (Michelle) Marger of Sault Ste. Marie; daughter, Victoria Morcote of Traverse City; sisters, Marian Sey, Virginia Turpin and Rose (Ken) Bueche; five grandchildren, Gabriel, Elena and Marco Morcote, and Katherine and Ellen Marger; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Katherine and Alice. Friends may call Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 11, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will take place in the Resurrection Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorials may be directed to Munson Hospice, E.W.T.N Television or Immaculate Conception Church. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 4, 2005 Robert Martin Died January 2, 2005 BENZONIA - Robert Martin, 80, of Benzonia, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, at his residence. He was born March 11, 1924, in Elberta, the son of Raleigh and Ella (Hensey) Martin. Robert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. In his spare time, Robert loved woodworking. Robert is survived by his wife, Lorraine Martin of Benzonia; three children, Pat (Mike) White of Beulah, Tom (Linn) Martin of Benzonia and Robin (Dennis) Aldridge of South Boardman; a step-son, Phil (Anna) Boman of Benzonia; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Martin; his daughter, Deborah Merriner; and his sister, Mildred Hays. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 JOSE ANGEL MARTINEZ, 8, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred Friday, Feb. 18. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, Feb. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the funeral home, with Pastor Rich Ratts officiating. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 8, 2005 BRYAN L. MASSERANT of Interlochen, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday night, Jan. 6, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Visitation and funeral services will be held in Monroe. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 25, 2005 Bryan L. Masserant June 1, 1962 - Jan. 6, 2005 INTERLOCHEN - Bryan L. Masserant, 42, of Interlochen, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. He had been in poor health for five years. The funeral was held in Monroe on Jan. 11. This Friday evening, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m., a memorial mass followed by dinner will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Come celebrate Bryan's life with us. Bryan was born June 1, 1962, in Monroe, to Victor L. and Carolyn A. Masserant. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central High School in 1980, and in 1983 he was married to Sara E. Harrigan. Bryan received his Bachelor of M.I.S. in 1992 from Michigan Technological University. He worked as a computer engineer who owned and operated Fidelity Computers in Traverse City, and later worked for Perfect Professional Compass Technologies in Cadillac, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and DeColores Ministries of Traverse City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, computers and remodeling houses. Surviving are his wife, Sara; daughter, Rachel (Ben) Carrier; two sons, Blase and Lance; granddaughter, Olivia; father and stepmother, Victor and Sandy; two brothers and a sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Caroline (Scheffler) Masserant. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 8, 2005 PEARL VIOLA MATHEWS, 95, of Brethren, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005. Visitation will be held today, Jan. 8, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Brethren, with the Rev. Floyd Soper officiating. Interment will be at the Brethren Cemetery. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 5, 2005 MARION G. MAURER, 90, of Elk Rapids, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Homes of Elk Rapids. Traverse City Record-Eagle Marion G. Maurer Died March 4, 2005 ELK RAPIDS - Marion G. Maurer, 90, of Elk Rapids, formerly of Livonia, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Hope Village. Marion was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Detroit, the daughter of Fredrick and Edna (Goodlin) Stow. Marion retired from AAA as a travel agent. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Larry) DeVergilio of Elk Rapids; daughter-in-law, Dyann (Denny) Chupp of Beulah; four grandchildren, Gerald (Nancy) DeVergilio of South Lyon, Laurie (Denny) Gretel of Elk Rapids, John (Janet) DeVergilio of South Lyon and Karl (Lori) Maurer of Howell; great-grandchildren, Drew and Emily Gretel, Adam and Kaitlyn DeVergilio, Mathew and Hannah DeVergilio, and Zach and Kelsey Maurer; and special niece and nephew, Joanne McCririe and Robert (Carol) Sharp. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Norman D. Maurer; sister, Grace Sharp; and brother, Belding Stow. Private family services were held. Memorials may be directed in her name to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Homes of Elk Rapids. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 17, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Mary Angela Maurer, wife of Henry Maurer, mother of Hank Maurer, Joe Maurer and Ann Syverson, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She would have been 95 years old on March 29, 2005. She was born in Springfield, Ill., and lived there until she was married. She moved to Michigan with her husband and lived in Detroit until 1945. The family bought a cherry orchard at Cherry Bend in Traverse City, where she lived the rest of her life. She is survived by her children, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 15, 2005 MARIE G. McCARTHY, 90, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Orchard Creek. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 16, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Marie Gaeth McCarthy, 90, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Orchard Creek Nursing Center. Marie was born on June 12, 1914, in Oak Harbor, Ohio, the daughter of Sophena (Millinger) and Charles Gaeth. Following graduation from high school, she attended Bowling Green State Teacher College in Ohio, where she earned her teaching certificate, and then went on to further her education at Middlebury College in Vermont. Marie taught school in East Palestine, Ohio, and Annapolis, Maryland. It was there that she met her husband, Jerry W. McCarthy, who was an officer in the United States Navy. They married on Feb. 22, 1947, in Annapolis. After moving to Traverse City in 1949 from Maryland, Marie became a member of First Congregational Church with her husband. She spent many years working in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Title Companies, which are family-owned, both prior to and subsequent to the death of her husband. She enjoyed reading and was always very interested in current events. She had a special interest in Northwestern Michigan College, where her late husband served on the Board of Trustees. Survivors include her son and his wife, John and Suzanne B. McCarthy of Traverse City; a daughter, Ann, and her husband, Stephen Glickman of Washington, DC; her grandchildren, Spencer and Tyler McCarthy of Traverse City and Justine and Rachel Glickman of Washington, DC. Also surviving are her brother, John Gaeth of Westlake, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her husband in 1978, her parents and eight of her siblings. Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. There will be a private memorial service this spring. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions by directed to Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686-9955, The American Red Cross, 735 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 or to the National Alliance for Autism Research, 99 Wall Street, Research Park, NJ 08540. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 23, 2005 DR. ADAM C. McCLAY, 82, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 27, 2005 DR. ADAM C. MCCLAY, 82, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland. Arrangements are being made by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 28, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. Adam C. McClay, 82, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Dr. McClay was born Sept. 22, 1922, in Holland, to John Joseph and Fanny Jane (McClay) McClay. Dr. McClay received his bachelor's degree from Hope College and his M.D. from the University of Michigan. He interned at the University of Texas Medical Branch and was posted in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a veteran of the United States Navy on active duty during World War II. He was also with the United States Army Air Corps, the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and the Merchant Marines. Following his military service, he did his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Michigan and practiced as an orthopaedic surgeon in Traverse City from 1955 to 1985. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Michigan State Medical Society. He was a member and former president of the Tri-county Medical Society. He was a devout member of the Grace Episcopal Church, where he served three times on the vestry. He was a member of the Traverse City Rotary Club, the Cherryland Amateur Radio Club, a life member and past Commander of the Grand Traverse Bay Power Squadron, and a founder, life member and former Commodore of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club. Adam enjoyed sailing, reading, and working with his hands. He married Gloria Mae Miller in Ann Arbor, Mich., on June 13, 1949. Adam's survivors include Gloria, and his children, daughter, Elizabeth J. (Mike) Ackerman of Montrose, Colo., and four sons, Thomas E. (Corie) McClay of Gales Ferry, Conn., John J. McClay of New London, N.H., Dr. James C. (Dianne) McClay of Omaha, Neb., and Paul S. McClay of Des Plaines, Ill.; eleven grandchildren, Heather (Ackerman) Smith of Springville Utah, Lara Ackerman, Carolena Ackerman, Breanne Ackerman, Lenore Ackerman and Martell Ackerman, all of Montrose, Cynthia Shirley and Colleen McClay, both of Gales Ferry, Matthew McClay of New London, Sean McClay and Anne Marie McClay, both of Omaha; sister,Alice E. McClay of Traverse City; sister-in-law, Evelyn McClay of Marshall; and two great-grandchildren, Liam and Seth Smith of Springville. Dr. McClay was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Stewart McClay; and a sister, Margaret Lucy McClay. Funeral Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. Fr. Ed Emenheiser will officiate. Burial will take place at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland Michigan. Memorials may be directed to Grace Episcopal Church Building Fund, Munson Emergency Room or Munson Hospice House. Arrangements are being made by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 1, 2005 William J. 'Bill' McClintock Died January 29, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - William J. 'Bill' McClintock, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Tendercare of Traverse City, after an 11-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bill was born July 4, 1920, in Motherwell, Scotland, to the late Frank and Annie McClintock, and came to Royal Oak as a young child. Bill was always proud of securing his naturalization papers so he could vote as a good citizen. Bill graduated from Royal Oak Dandero High School, then entered the Ford Apprentice Program to learn the tool and die trade. He worked for the "Big Three" manufacturers, as well as the dealerships selling cars. Bill finished his working career working full-time for the Birmingham School system as a night foreman at Bingham Farms School, and part-time for Royal Oak Sewing Machine Co., where he specialized in Singer repairs. Bill married Geneva Widgren on Dec. 25, 1941. Their three children are Geneva Ann Secquer of Davisburg, William F. of Clearwater, Fla., Steven J. of Thompsonville. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brenda Tourtillott, Jeffrey Niazy, Greg and Keith McClintock; and six great-grandchildren, Alex and Nathan Tourtillott, Amanda Niazy, Jackelyn, Julia and Mitchell McClintock; a brother, Jack McClintock; a sister, Mary Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Catherine, Frank and Betty. Bill and Geneva retired to Leelanau County, where he enjoyed golfing and just being able to do what he wanted in his retirement years. Many will remember his big smile and cheery "Hello, you're looking well today." A service of remembrance for William will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Suttons Bay Congregational Church, Madison and Lincoln, in Suttons Bay, with Rev. Pam Fulton officiating. Cemetery services will be held in the spring in Bear Lake Township Cemetery, Manistee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 Opal C. McDonald Died February 19, 2005 ROCHESTER HILLS - Opal C. McDonald, 92, of Rochester Hills, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Born Dec. 13, 1912, in Wahoo, Neb., she was the daughter of Frank and Fannie (Verrell) Lees. On March 2, 1944, she married C. Lynn McDonald at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. They lived in Dearborn for 56 years. Opal was assistant director of psychiatric nursing at Wayne County General Hospital until her retirement in 1971. Her sense of humor was a delight to all who knew her. Surviving are two sons, Larry (Betty) McDonald of Williamsburg and Myron (Yolanda) McDonald of Rochester Hills; four beloved grandchildren, Todd, Rev. Mike (Jackie), Mark (Kris) and Pat (Amy); and eight wonderful great-grandchildren, Matt, Mandy, David, Nate, Mariah, Max, Haley and Marty, all of whom made her smile and giggle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lynn; and grandson, Curt McDonald. The family is very grateful and thankful for the wonderful care Opal received while she was a resident at Birchwood Nursing Home. The family was served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 10, 2005 James E. McDougall Died January 8, 2005 FIFE LAKE - James E. McDougall passed away at his home Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in Fife Lake. He was born May 19, 1944, to James and Shirley (Andersen) McDougall in Trenton. James was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids for 35 years. He was a past member of the Michigan Road Riders Club, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Rose McDougall of East Lake; four children, James Patrick (Terhi) McDougall of Hendersen, Nev., Nicole Rene (Steve) Conrad of Eureka, Angelique R. (Tony) Zorc of Odenton, Md., and Michael James (Angela Lee) McDougall of South Boardman; his siblings, Gary (Irene) McDougall of Arizona, Sharon Lapp of Grand Rapids, Connie Froncek and Bonnie McDougall, both of Manistee; and his dear friend, Ranea McDougall of Kewadin, mother of Michael and Angelique McDougall. Visitation will take place today, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wolfe Funeral Home, 106 S. Cherry St., in Kalkaska. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Feed The Children Organization. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 9, 2005 JEANE F. MCDOWELL, 78, of East Jordan, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Sebring, Fla. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., at the Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan, with the Rev. James Jordan officiating. Arrangements are by the Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 5, 2005 LAUREN E. McDOWELL, 19, of Interlochen, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at her home. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. A complete obituary will be in the next edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 6, 2005 INTERLOCHEN - Lauren E. McDowell, 19, of Interlochen, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1985, in Traverse City, the daughter of Scott and Sandra (Chavalia) McDowell. A volunteer at the Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City, Lauren was previously employed at Skilled Manufacturing in Traverse City. Lauren is survived by her parents, Scott McDowell of Interlochen and Sandra Chavalia of Kingsley; two brothers, Sgt. Tony (Emily) Chavalia of Kingsley, who serves in Iraq, and Pvt. Chuck McDowell, who serves at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington; niece, Abigail Chavalia of Kingsley; and many aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, from 11 to 1 p.m., from the Covell-Smith Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. The Rev. Justin Amenson will officiate. Memorials may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or the Cherryland Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 27, 2005 MUSKEGON - Warren Alden McFerran was born Feb. 16, 1924. He passed peacefully with family by his side at sunset, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005. Warren was born and raised in Detroit and attended public schools. His fond boyhood memories were of his Grandfather Brady's farm near Evart, where he and his brother, Jim, and cousins, Bill and Bob, spent summers. The boys milked the cows, cut hay and weeded potatoes. Grandpa Brady was more at home with a team of horses than he ever was with the truck he obtained in the 1930s. "Whoa! You devil," he would shout as he tried to slow the vehicle as if it were a horse. The four boys enjoyed riding in both wagons and the old truck with their grandfather. Serving in the Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946, he was stationed in the Western Pacific. After World War II, he studied sociology at Wayne State University. Leaving the city for the farm each summer had given Warren a perspective on his agrarian roots and an interest in sociology. After receiving his bachelor's degree, he traveled to Alaska, where he worked in a gold mine. Warren received a Master's of Arts in library science from the University of Michigan in 1950. During that time, he met Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Condron, whom he married on June 21, 1952. Warren worked at Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Library in the Sociology Department and in the Baltimore County Library System until he became assistant director of the North Country Library System in Watertown, N.Y. In 1966, Warren and Betty moved with their three children to Muskegon, where Warren took the position of director of the Muskegon County Library System. New branch libraries were built in Norton Shores, Twin Lake and North Muskegon. The bookmobile became a community service and extensive renovations were made at other branch libraries in the county during Warren's tenure. Warren was a devoted family man. He took Martha, Stewart and Sarah on many ski outings, taught them to sail on Bear Lake, spent family Friday nights at the YMCA and was always up for sledding at the Sugar Bowl. Warren loved to work in the yard. He transformed a stump filled lot into a lawn and was meticulous about fall leaf raking operations. His love for nature included backing Michigan's bottle/can recycling initiative in the 1970s. Warren worked with the hiking club on restoring areas of South Manitou Island. After his retirement in 1988, Warren enjoyed tennis and his O'Day sailboat. He and Betty traveled to the Caribbean, England, Ireland, France and Germany. They returned to Alaska and found that the plaser mine on which Warren had worked was preserved as a museum. Warren hiked the Grand Canyon and Isle Royal trails with the Muskegon Hiking and Backpacking Club, and was also a member of the Muskegon Lions Club. Warren wrote many papers for the Torch Club and greatly enjoyed his fellowship with that group. He also was a member of the History Club, the Community Forum Organizers and the American Library Association. He served in many capacities for the Muskegon Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, now known as the Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Warren is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Condron McFerran "Betty"; brother, James Brady McFerran; cousin, Robert Brady; children, Martha McFerran, Stewart A. McFerran (Graham Bateman McFerran), Sarah McFerran-Cooley (Robert Cooley); granddaughter, Eva Elizabeth McFerran; nieces and nephews, Nancy Jean McFerran, James Stewart McFerran, Gerald Brady McFerran, Philip Charles DeVore; great-nephews, Colin Jones and Casey Jones; along with extended family members, many friends and Buster, the cat. A memorial service will be held today Feb. 27, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1296 Montgomery St., Muskegon, MI. The Rev. Dr. Nana Krathcovil will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Muskegon Library. Envelopes will be available. Arrangements are by the Young Funeral Home in Muskegon. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 25, 2005 JOHN A. McGOWEN, 69, of Mesick, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Funeral services will be on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 1 p.m., at Four Square Lighthouse Church on 21½ Road in Boon. Arrangements are with the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 26, 2005 GRAYLING - Eleanor Louise McIsaac, 78, of Grayling, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Fla. She was born in Mackinaw City and came to Grayling in 1952. She had been coming to Florida in the winter months for the past several years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and an active member of the St. Mary's Ladies Club. She was an active member for several years in St. Mary's Parish and a devoted Catholic. She worked as a kitchen manager in the Crawford-Au Sable Public School system for 18 years and was a devoted wife to Irving, loving mother to Marie, Dan and Patrick, and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother to all the kids. She is survived by her loving husband, Irving D. McIsaac of Grayling; one daughter, Marie McIsaac Harland of Port St. Lucy, Fla.; two sons, Dan, and his wife, Mary Jo McIsaac of Manistee and Patrick McIsaac of Grayling; four sisters, Martha Darrow, and her husband, Gerald of Mackinaw City, Celeste Jewell, and her husband, David of Mackinaw City, Mrs. Rosalie Hartman of Mackinaw City and Faith Baumann, and her husband, Bill of Aurora, Ill.; one brother, Edward Ranville, and his wife, Vivian of Fremont; nine grandchildren, Jaye, Jaclyn, Melisa, Michael, Patrick Jr., Colleen, Colin and Nicolas; and three great-grandchildren, Jason, Grace and Aaron Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edna Ranville; and sisters, Georgianna, Aurlie and Kathryn. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, where a private visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m., and a public visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grayling, with the Rev. Fr. Nalley officiating. Eleanor will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Grayling. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Grayling Youth Booster Club, PO. Box 179, Grayling, MI 49738. Services have been entrusted to the Spring Hill Chapel of Brewer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Services; (352) 596-4991; www.brewerfuneral.com. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 20, 2005 MARY McKAY, 85, of Central Lake, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 MARY MCKAY, 85, of Central Lake, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 12, 2005 KEWADIN - Lillian Alice McLachlan, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at the age of 88. Lillian was born Aug. 10, 1916, in Bellaire, to Jay and Francis (Johnson) Williams. She married William James McLachlan on June 2, 1941. She received a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University and taught school for many years throughout the Antrim County area. Lillian was also involved in 4-H, Girl Scouts, taught Sunday School, and was a member of the Kewadin Extension Group. Lillian was known and appreciated for her love of family and so generously gave to them. She will be forever remembered for her many craft and handiwork projects. She will be missed by her husband of 63 years, William; children, Sandra (Cap) Beckwith of Williamsburg, Jeanne (John) Morrison of Dorr and Kathy (Ken) Doyel of Alaska. She was blessed with 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, James (Beverly) Williams of Idaho; sisters-in-law, Ruth Williams of Utah and Lois Williams of Arizona; and brothers-in-law, Bob (June) McLachlan of Florida and Bruce (Lillian) McLachlan of Kewadin. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Eleanor Williams; and brothers, Delbert and Bruce Williams. The family would like to express a special thank you to Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency, Antrim County Commission on Aging and Munson Hospice House for their special care. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Herlein will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Munson Hospice House of Traverse City. Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 23, 2005 ROSE McQUEER, 68, of Mayfield, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home of Kingsley. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 24, 2005 Rose Arlene McQueer Died January 21, 2005 MAYFIELD - Rose Arlene McQueer, 68, a resident of Mayfield since 1972, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. She was born in Traverse City April 22, 1936, the daughter of James and Mamie (Mikota) Manville. On April 25, 1971, she married George McQueer in Traverse City. Growing up in Traverse City, Rose graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1954. She worked at Solem Nursing Home as a nurse aide until the late 1960s. She later worked at Cherry Growers Inc. until her retirement in 2004. Rose loved family; together with her husband, George, their families blended with 14 children. She loved cooking and baking, especially at the holidays. Rose is survived by 14 children, George McQueer, Dan Durga, Kevin (Michelle) McQueer, Shelley (Norm) Potvin, Charlene (Ken) Soper, Dennis (Tammy) Durga, Jan Wagner, Dale (Teda) Durga, JoAnne (Doug) Fouch, Sheryl (Mark) Potvin, Joni Sue (Bruce) Smith, Sue (Dave) Kantz, David (Kristie) McQueer and Kimberlee (Kris) Dotson; 45 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clair (Dee) Manville; and four sisters, Dorothy (Kenneth) Hoekwater, Betty McTaggart, Shirley Johnson and Beverly (Don) McQueer. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; three brothers, Carl, Larry and Ralph; and a sister, Mary. A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Covell-Smith Funeral Home, where family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time. Pastor Daniel Davis will officiate. The family asks those wishing to give memorials to please remember the charity of their choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell -Smith Funeral Home, Kingsley. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 14, 2005 Bernita Marie (Conway) Melanson Died February 12, 2005 BUCKLEY - Bernita Marie (Conway) Melanson, 78, of Buckley, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. She was born Oct. 13, 1926, to Floyd and Nellie (Harsen) Conway in Flint. Bernita married Edward Blair Melanson on June 21, 1947, in Flint. After Ed's retirement in 1976, they moved to Buckley. Bernita enjoyed being an active member of her church, participating in PALS, and crocheting. She loved to cook and collect recipes, and was famous for her potato salad. Bernita and her husband spent numerous hours canning pickles. She is survived by her husband and children, Janet Firman of Flint, Judith A. (William) Smith of Traverse City, Joyce Smith of Hillman, and Guy (Cindy) Melanson of Kingsley; two sisters, Delores (Frank) Hart of Florida and Rosanne (Robert) Berry of Jackson; two brothers, Marlin (Connie) Conway of Buckley and Ronald Conway of Buckley; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Bernita was preceded in death by a sister, Alvera; two brothers, Nelson and Terry; and two sons-in-law, Don Firman and Tub Smith. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Breithaupt officiating. Interment will be in Grant Township Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home, Kingsley. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 18, 2005 HELEN EDNA MESSER, 84, of Manistee, died on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Manistee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 205 Maple St. Burial will take place in the spring at Fairview Cemetery, Bear Lake. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Cremation Center. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 ILA E. METCALF, 96, of Bellaire, formerly of Detroit and Rapid City, died early Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Meadow Brook Medical Facility in Bellaire. Cremation has taken place; a graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 7, 2005 Gerald Lee 'Jerry' Meyer Died February 4, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Gerald Lee "Jerry" Meyer, 67, died Friday evening, Feb. 4, 2005, at his Traverse City home. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kay Meyer of Kalkaska; children, Sandra Meyer of Kalkaska and Scott Meyer of Traverse City; a special grandchild, Scott Podleski of Kalkaska; his mother, Esther Meyer; brothers, Dale (Arlene) Meyer, James (Gladys) Meyer and Fred (Debra) Meyer, all of Plymouth, Neb. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Meyer; and a sister, Charlotte Peterson. Private family services will be held in the spring in Plymouth, Neb. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 16, 2005 DELTA TOWNSHIP - Lima June Mielke, 67, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at her home. Mrs. Mielke was a former employee of Spartan Corners for 10 years and a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist of East Lansing. She was affiliated with the "Little Red School House," enjoyed crafting, sewing and crocheting, and was devoted to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ronald A.; son, Joey (Judee Taylor) Mielke of Kingsley; daughter, Lisa (David) Bemis of Lansing; four grandchildren, Jayson, Michelle, Nicole and Ian; and two sisters, Rosa Saunders of Murphysville, Ill., and Cora Sue Littler of Honor. No services will be held. For those desiring, contributions given to the American Red Cross or Sparrow Hospice Services will be greatly appreciated. The family is being served by the Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 9, 2005 ALBA - Ray Miller, 66, of Ray's Guitar in Boyne City, our loving husband and father, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. He is loved and survived by his wife, Peggy Miller; son, Dean Miller, granddaughter, Kristy, grandson, Jesse, and great-grandchildren, Skyler and Hayden; son, Thomas Ray (Joyce) Miller, grandson, Tyler (Dana), and granddaughter, Amanda; daughter, Vicki (Doug) Frolka, and grandchildren, Ray, Evan, and Branden; son, Harold Miller; daughter, Sarah (Eric) Pigg, and grandchildren, Trevor, Ian and Kyle. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Alba School, with a Ray Miller Time jam session to follow. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 14, 2005 DAVID DEAN MOFFITT, 55, of Manistee, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, in Kalaheo, Hawaii. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 9, 2005 THOMPSONVILLE - William Mooney, 72, of Thompsonville, formerly of Caro, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at the James E. Cartwright Center in Saginaw. He was born on Sept. 8, 1932, in Hespler, Ontario, Canada. On Aug. 16, 1957, William Mooney and the former Barbara Barr were united in marriage, with Barbara preceding him in death in 1999. William was a United States Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed by Detroit Edison as a meter reader, retiring in 1992, and was a member of the Caro Moose Lodge #1049 and the Caro VFW Post #4164. William was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed gardening, hunting and mushroom hunting. He is survived by four children and their spouses, Laura (Eugene) Green of Caro, Renee (Chris) Draves of Dewitt, Barbara (Larry) Green of Caro and Douglas (Denise) Mooney of Caro; and eight grandchildren, Evin (Kayla), Aarin and Ean Green, Krystle, Peter and Kara Mooney, and Daniel and Spencer Draves. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Curtis and George Green; and one sister, Audrey Reichel. In keeping with William's wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of William's life will be held Sunday, March 13, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Caro Church of Christ. There will be no visitation at the church or the Collon Funeral Home prior to time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Collon Funeral Home, 302 State St., Caro, MI. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 20, 2005 MANISTEE - Michael Thomas Moore Sr., died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1963, in Frankfort, the son of William and Mary (Washegesic) Moore. Michael was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his ex-wife, Tracy Moore of Manistee; three sons, Michael Moore II of Manistee, Gregory Moore of Manistee and Justin Moore of Manistee; five brothers, Ernie Gablow of Suttons Bay, George (Fay) Gablow of Richmond, Kenny Gablow of Lincoln Park, Patrick (Lynn) Moore of Traverse City and Timothy (Kay) Moore of Grayling; two sisters, Sheila Boomer of Grawn and Edith Parcher of South Bend, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, where visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of services. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 20, 2005 CHERYL ANN MOTT, 42, of Grawn, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 21, 2005 Cheryl Ann Mott Died February 18, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Cheryl Ann Mott, 42, departed this world on Feb. 18, 2005, to see the angels she so loved, thus ending a courageous 19-year battle with cancer. "My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass; but Thou, O Lord, shall endure forever; and thy remembrance unto all generations." Born May 13, 1962, in Grayling, Cheryl was the daughter of Judith M. Trailer and Larry L. Yoder. She was a 1980 graduate of Grayling High School. She married James Barton "Jim" Mott in Grayling Jan. 9, 1982. Their children, Gary, Ryan and Chelsea, were Cheryl's pride and joy. Cheryl worked as a nursing home aide and as a daycare operator when her illness permitted. The family moved to Traverse City in 1994. A devoted hockey fan, Cheryl never let her illness interfere with cheering for her son, Ryan, 17, and his Titan and Trojan teammates. Despite her pain, Cheryl seldom missed a home game and attended as many away games as she could. Local hockey fans will miss her cheerful presence at Howe Arena, bundled up in school colors in her wheelchair, down by the glass. Death could not claim Cheryl until the final buzzer sounded. The love and support of her husband and children, and her mother, Judith M. Trailer, more than any surgery or medicine, extended Cheryl's life for such a remarkably long time. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Jim, sons, Gary and Ryan, and daughter, Chelsea, all of Traverse City; her parents; her sisters, Pati Trudgeon and Jackie (Gary) Sheldon of Grayling and Jody (Shawen) Nelson of Bear Lake; brothers, Brian (Robin) Yoder of Alabama and Chip (Kelly) Waite of Colorado; grandmother, Betty Merrill of Arkansas; grandfather, Tom Trailer and his wife, Marilyn, of Traverse City; step-siblings, Beth (Joe) Zott of Muskegon, Shelly Machellis of Lansing and Brad Trenary of Troy; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Mott family wishes to express gratitude to all of those in the Traverse City community who so generously provided their help and support during Cheryl's illness. The family will never forget your kindness. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, followed by the funeral service at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cheryl Ann Mott Memorial Fund, which is being established to benefit her family, in care of her husband, Jim Mott. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 23, 2005 JOHN S. "JACK" MROZIK, 94, of Manistee, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a wake service to be held at 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. The family is being served by the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 5, 2005 Obituaries LOUIS JUNIOR MURRINGER SR., 76, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at Bortz Health Care. Private family services will be held at a late date. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 27, 2005 KAREL P. MUSIL, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 25, 2005, at Tendercare of Traverse City. Private family services will be held. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |