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Traverse City Record-Eagle January 27, 2005 IRENE MAY O'CONNELL, 76, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Friends may call Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, where additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A complete obituary will be in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 28, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Irene May O'Connell, 76, of Fife Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Formerly of West Bloomfield, she has been a resident of the Fife Lake area for the past 18 years. Irene was a 1946 graduate of Central High School in Detroit, was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone for several years, and retired as operating room scheduler from Providence Hospital in 1983. She was a member of the Fife Lake Ridgerunners snowmobile club. She enjoyed reading, movies and playing cards, especially Euchre and Pinochle. She also enjoyed vacations, especially her trips to Florida. Born Feb. 16, 1928, in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of Albert and Sarah (Ward) Low. On June 25, 1949, at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Detroit, she married Daniel Robert O'Connell, who died on Aug. 2, 2002. Surviving are six children, Maureen (Jerry) Warren of Traverse City, Robert (Cathy) O'Connell of West Bloomfield, Kathy (Ralph) Klingsten of Port Charlotte, Fla., Timothy (Kathy) O'Connell of Fenton, Scott (Liz) O'Connell of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Steven (Marleen) O'Connell of White Lake; two sisters, Rowena (Al) Peace of Houghton Lake and Rita MacFarland of Defiance Ohio; brother-in-law, Tom Freeman of Alamagorda, N.M.; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Alberta Freeman. Friends may call today, Jan. 28, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday Jan. 29, 2005, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Dr. Homer Nye officiating. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may directed to Munson Hospice House, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 13, 2005 MICHAEL PATTERSON O'CONNOR, 60, of Lake Leelanau, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. There will be a Celebration of Life service held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Leland Methodist Church, with Pastor Joseph Graybil officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Beechwood Cemetery in Leland. The family has entrusted Oak Grove Cremation Center of Manistee with arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 23, 2005 FRANCES OFER, 89, of Alden, formerly of Moorepark, Calif., died Thursday Feb. 17, 2005, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. A Mass will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at 10 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church in Elk Rapids. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 24, 2005 ALDEN - Frances Ofer, 89, of Alden, formerly of Moorpark, Calif., passed away on Thursday, evening, Feb. 17, 2005, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac, holding the hand of her beloved son-in-law, Jim Adams. He will always cherish the memory of her eyes recognizing him as she took her last breath. She suffered a massive stroke on Feb. 8, 2005, and for the last three days of her life was under the care of Mercy Cranbrook Hospice. We will never forget the care and concern shown to our mother and her family by the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Joseph Mercy. Our mother married John Ofer in Detroit in August of 1939. They raised their family in Ferndale and Utica. In 1977, they followed their son and his family to California. Four of their children and families also made the exodus over the next few years. Until John died in July of 1987, Mother and Daddy shared many wonderful years in California with friends and family. Mother moved back to Michigan five and a half months ago to reside with her daughter, Fran, and son-in-law, Jim Adams, in Alden. Her last months were busy and active as she was squired around to hair and doctor appointments by her son-in-law. She enjoyed attending Red Hat society functions, Juniper Garden Club and going out to dinner with family and friends. We are grateful that our mother was able to reach out and give hugs to each of her children and other family members that were at her bedside in her last days. We will remember that our mother loved each of us unconditionally! Our mother is survived by her five children, Francele (Jim) Adams of Alden, Paul (Karin ) Ofer of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Suzanne Kritcher of Moorpark, Calif., and Marian (Mike) Moir and Mary Jane Fisher of Newbury Park, Calif. Frances is also survived by her Michigan grandchildren, Melinda (Ken) Wolvin and Theresa (Dave) Driest; and her great-grandchildren, Jacob Wolvin and David and Stephen Driest. Her surviving grandchildren from California are Christian (Aidee) Ofer, Michelle (Shane) Roberts, Timothy Moir, Cara (Eric) Hedlund and Sean (Laraine) Fisher; and her great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ofer and Sierra Marie Roberts. A Mass will be held today, Feb. 24, 2005, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church in Elk Rapids. Mass cards and Building Fund envelopes will be available at the church and the hall. Frances' remains will be taken to her family in California to have a service and have her ashes placed with her husband's. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 29, 2005 JACK JAMES OKONIEWSKI of Manistee died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 27, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Cremation will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, with final interment in the Hart Cemetery. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 30, 2005 WILLIAM OLDFORD, 70, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 31, 2005 William J. Oldford Died January 29, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - William James Oldford, 70, of Traverse City died Saturday at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born in Detroit Sept. 15, 1934, to Hazel (Davis) and William Augustus Oldford. He graduated from Berkley High School and then attended junior college and Wayne State University. On Feb. 15, 1958, he married the former Jeanette Loretta Green. He was drafted and served our country as a member of the U. S. Army. Bill was employed as a tool and die maker for Ford Motor Company prior to retiring and moving here in 1991 from Lathrup Village. He was a member of the Lathrup Village Lions Club and in Traverse City became a member of the Kiwanis Golden K. Bill volunteered at the Career Tech Center, Small Engines Department. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Bill enjoyed woodworking, electronics and playing tennis. He, Jeanette and family enjoyed taking camping vacations. They traveled the United States taking the back roads through the small towns admiring the countryside. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; his daughters, Theresa and her husband, David Dysarz, and Linda and her husband, Mark Piotrowski; his grandchildren, Kevin, Daniel and Laura Piotrowski, all of Lathrup Village; and a brother, Floyd and his wife, Rosemarie Oldford of Brighton. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and by his sons, Kenneth James and Daniel Martin Oldford. Visitation will take place Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 2 until 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with a scripture service at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday, Feb. 2, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Peter Eke serving as celebrant. Burial will take place in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake Township. The family would suggest the memorial contributions be directed to the Traverse City Area Golden K. Envelopes will be available from the funeral home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 7, 2005 CLARK OLIVER, 80, of Beulah, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home. Family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service. A complete obituary will follow in the Saturday edition of the Record-Eagle. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 8, 2005 BEULAH - Clark Oliver, a lifelong resident of northern Michigan, passed away Wednesday, Jan 5, 2005. He was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Vanderbilt. He loved northern Michigan and the outdoor activities it provided, such as gardening, and hunting and fishing with his dad, brother and children. Shortly after graduating from Vanderbilt High School, Clark joined the United States Navy. He served in World War II as an F-6f Hellcat fighter pilot. Upon completion of his Navy commitment, Clark had a career with the DNR, working for 35 years to protect the environment that he dearly loved. A dedicated family man, his life was his family. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Harriet (Hat); along with their eight children, Connie (Harvey), Mike (Jackie), Pat (Erma), Bailey (Dolly), Jackie (Tom), Tammy (Jim), Kelley (Doug) and Bruce (Cindy); and 15 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, Jan. 8, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home, with Dr. Thomas G. Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benzie Sportsman Club. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 27, 2005 EVELYN L. OLSON, 85, of Manistee, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where Evening Prayers from the Order of Christian Funerals will be prayed at 7 p.m. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Shrine Parish. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery of Manistee immediately following the Mass. Arrangements are by the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 12, 2005 WANETA PEARL OVERLA, 84, of Bear Lake, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at her son's home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, March 13, 2005, at 2 p.m., in the Bear Lake High School gymnasium, where the family will be present to greet friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. The family has entrusted arrangements to the Edwards-Oak Grove Funeral Home of Bear Lake. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |