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Traverse City Record-Eagle March 6, 2005 JAMES A. PAPUGA SR., 74, of Thompsonville, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at his home. Private services will be held. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz ELK RAPIDS - Lyle L. Paradise, 100, of Elk Rapids, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Munson Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1903, son of the late Jack and Leafy (Moore) Paradise. Lyle and his wife, Wilma, owned and operated Paradise Pines in Elk Rapids from 1940 to 1990. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, on June 24, 1999, two brothers and three sisters. A private graveside service was held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elk Rapids. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Northwood Village Care Home in Elk Rapids. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 7, 2005 CEDAR - Dorothy P. Parker, 79, of Cedar, passed away after a sudden illness on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005. Born Feb. 25, 1925, in Detroit, Dorothy was the daughter of William Theodore "Ted" and Valda Lutitia (Kuhn) Stephenson. Dorothy graduated from Buckley High School in 1943. She married Ralph H. Parker on June 17, 1950, at the Bayview Wesleyan Church in Traverse City. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Leelanau County. She retired from the Traverse City Area Public Schools in 1987 after over 20 years of service as a cook at Norris Elementary School. She was also a member of the TCAPS retirement association and a member of the Women's Extension in Leelanau County. Dorothy was a very active member of the Bayview Wesleyan Church. Her family and church were important to Dorothy. She was a very devoted wife, mother and prayer warrior. Dorothy is survived by her husband; daughter, Doris Parker (Tim) Coffey of Cedar; three sons, William (Monique) Parker of Greer, S.C., Bob Parker of Cedar and Brent (Jennie) Parker of Cedar; sister, Joyce (Leroy) Weiselberg; 10 grandchildren, Nicole Coffey (Erik) Rogers, Jenee Coffey, Jennifer Parker, Jesse Parker, John Parker, Christopher Parker, Jeffrey Parker, Jason Parker, Lynn Parker and Hannah Parker; and two great-grandchildren, Karsyn and Jordan Rogers. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Schultz Hulbert. Visitation will be today, Jan. 7, 2005, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held at the Bayview Wesleyan Church in Traverse City at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. The Rev. Jack Steenbergh will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bayview Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 17, 2005 GABRIEL PECK, infant son of David and Erin (Gallagher) Peck, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at St. Francis Catholic Church. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's Traverse City Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 18, 2005 Gabriel Casey Peck Died January 15, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Gabriel Casey Peck, beloved infant son of Erin (Gallagher) and David Peck, left the arms of his loving parents to accept the embrace of his Heavenly Father on Jan. 15, 2005, at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Gabriel was born on Dec. 18, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. Like the Angel Gabriel, he came with a message. His miraculous birth and brief life told all to "Put your hope in the Lord. Take courage and be strong." He will be greatly missed by his parents and sister, Miriam, but also by his maternal grandparents and godparents, Bernie and Pat Gallagher; his paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Peck and Michael Peck of New Mexico; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends who were hopefully anticipating his return home. His parents are deeply grateful to the incredible support of the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Munson ER Department and the multitude of friends who have prayed and supported the family. They would also like to express appreciation to the NICU staff at both Munson and DeVos hospitals for their amazing compassionate care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at St. Francis Catholic Church by his uncle, Fr. Daniel Gallagher. Several local priests will con-celebrate. A short visitation period will begin at 3 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gabriel Peck Memorial Scholarship Fund through Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools. The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 9, 2005 RICHARD E. PECK, 76, of Kalkaska, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time. Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Traverse City Record-Eagle January 13, 2005 KALKASKA - Richard "Dick" Peck of Kalkaska believed that death would be his next great adventure. That adventure started for him on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Dick was born on Jan. 16, 1928, to Esther Jane Bartholomew and Dayton Samuel Peck. Significant in his childhood were his grandmothers, Laverne Peck and Grace Metzgar. Dick married Gretchen Neihardt on July 2, 1949, in Traverse City, and together they journeyed to the Alaskan Territory, where Dick did construction work and they started their family. When they returned to northern Michigan, Dick became known for the fine homes he built and his stonework, which was part of a family tradition. In 1978, Dick and Gretchen moved to Superior, Ariz., where they became a valued part of that community. When Dick's health issues became severe, they returned to Kalkaska so he could spend his remaining time with his children and grandchildren. Dick's interests were many and varied, including local history, stock car racing, hunting, prospecting and the outdoors. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Dick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gretchen; children, Greta, Colleen (Clinton), Bill, Julie (Mark) and David (Bathie); as well as 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his beloved dogs, Jon and Lady; stepmother, Doris McDonald; brothers, Dayton (Floy), Vinton (Barbara) and Ralph; sisters, Verna and June; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol; and brother, Jim. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Rapid City Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Those wishing to honor Dick's memory with a gift can make donations in his name to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684 or Kalkaska Citizens for Animals, 605 N. Birch St., Kalkaska, MI 49646. Arrangements were made by the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle DENNIS K. PELTON, 66, of Kalkaska, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, at his home. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, where visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by the Wolfe Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 14, 2005 AMELIA H. PERRY, 91, of Manistee, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at 10 a.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the service in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. Arrangements are by the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 25, 2005 George A. Peters Died January 24, 2005 BATTLE CREEK - George A. Peters, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Detroit, the son of Anton and Harriet (Sampson) Peters. He married Justine Nunan on Oct. 25, 1952, in Sanford, Maine. George served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources for 28 years as a conservation officer. After retiring, he worked for the National Park Service as a seasonal park ranger. George enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and carving. He was a member of the Benzie Area Masonic Lodge, the Benzie Area Chapter #405 and Bedford Chapter #471 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of Birchwood United Methodist Church in Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife, Justine Peters; children, George Peters of Traverse City, Marijane (John) Boomer of Empire, Timothy (LuAnne) Peters of Yorkville, Ill., and Andrew (Diane) Peters of Marshall; grandchildren, Jennifer, Megan, Julie, Adam and Matthew Peters, Dana Jane and Joshua Boomer, and Jenna Sopko; brothers, Anton (Marilyn) Peters of Cass City and David (Sandra) Peters of Owendale; sister, Patricia (Kenneth) Wissner of Ypsilanti and brother-in-law, Victor (Debby) Nunan of Hilton Head, N.C. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Peters; and his parents. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Birchwood United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, with the Rev. Karen Tompkins officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to the General Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, or to Birchwood United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Colin Wood Phend May 26, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Colin Wood Phend was born on May 26, 2005. Surrounded by the love of his parents, Matt and Julie, and supported by the tremendous care of the doctors and nursing staff of Munson Hospital, Colin passed away peacefully two hours later. Colin is survived by his mother and father and his sisters, Kayla and Lauren. No life is measured by its length. Colin's brief life is marked by several things. Anticipating his presence in the family brought hope and joy to life, making us consider the way in which we wish every child would be wanted. When troubles arose during the pregnancy, Colin brought family and friends together in deeper ways. When the challenges of preparing for Colin's birth arose, we learned the value of seeking the help of experts and discovered just how caring those people could be. When he was born, we felt others share our pain. And in the days since his death, we have learned once again that our hardest days and life's greatest challenges do not have to force us into loneliness but can drive us into one another's arms. The greatest memorial for Colin's brief life would be for each of us to take a good look around us: celebrate the blessings of this life; consider the miracle of having people to love; risk loving a little more deeply every day. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 8, 2005 Obituaries BETHANY ANN PIERMAN, 22, of Kalkaska and formerly of Traverse City, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at Munson Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Traverse City Record-Eagle March 9, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Bethany Pierman, 22, of Kalkaska died suddenly Monday, March 7, 2005, at Munson Medical Center with her family at her side. Bethany suffered a terrible auto accident in February of 2002, which left her a quadriplegic, but with a drive to be healed, a love of life attitude, and a great sense of humor. Bethany was born Sept. 15, 1982, in Bryan, Ohio, where she completed school until the eleventh grade. She then finished school at Traverse City Central High School after she and her family moved to Traverse City. Bethany loved children and loved playing games with them. Before her accident, she was a licensed certified nurse's aide at The Grand Traverse Pavilions, where her work centered around caring for other people. Bethany's family called her "Fred the Fruitcake." She enjoyed clowning around and pulling pranks. Bethany is survived by her mother, Jamie Pierman of Kalkaska and her father, Doyle T. Pierman, also of Kalkaska; she leaves one sister, Shelby "Bob" Pierman of Kalkaska; her grandparents, Doyle H. and Jackie Pierman of Traverse City, and Jack and Joyce Karsten of Spanaway, Wash. Bethany also leaves her aunts and uncles, David (Marilyn) Pierman, Stephanie (Larry) Reeder, Holly Whitlock, Lauren (Frank) Blossom, Valley (Michael) Ufer, Jack (Roberta) Karsten, Janelle Karsten, Jerry (Karen) Karsten, Janis (Howard) Graves and Jeffry (Nadine) Karsten; her godmother, Beth Ault; and many cousins. We also cannot forget her family of animals, Dani, Sadie, Ophelia, and Mitty. Bethany's family wishes to thank her very special caregivers, Kim, Erika, Berni, Nan and Lori. Funeral services for Bethany will take place Thursday, March 10, 2005, at 4 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gladys Ballard officiating. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on the day of the service. Memorials may be directed to the Cherryland Humane Society. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 22, 2005 NOAH F. PLAMONDON, 87, of Lake Leelanau, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005. Visitation will take place Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lake Leelanau. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 23, 2005 LAKE LEELANAU - Noah F. "Skeex" Plamondon, 87, of Lake Leelanau, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Noah was born March 13, 1917, in Lake Leelanau, the son of Noah and Martha (Waclowski) Plamondon. On May 9, 1954, he married Carol M. Bartlett in Lake Leelanau. Noah served in the Army during World War II, and spent most of his time in Burma, India. He was a member of the Little Finger VFW Post, a life-member of the Traverse City Knights of Columbus and a charter member of the Rotunda Elks Club in Rotunda, Fla. He was also a life-long member of St. Mary's parish Noah, along with his brother, Don, and nephew, Wayne, was co-owner of NJ's Grocery from 1946 until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed fishing, and in 1963 he won the Mort Neff Michigan Outdoors largest brown trout award. An all around sports enthusiast, especially in baseball and football, Noah was a star basketball player for St. Mary's School, where he graduated in 1935. He is survived by his spouse; his children, Amy J. (Tom) Nugent of Hastings, Janet (Charles) Smith of Milford, Allen (Liz) Pertner of Longmont, Colo., Wm. James (Jackie) Pertner of Bellevue and O. Fredrich Pertner of Acme; a daughter-in-law, Ina Pertner of Cape Coral, Fla., a sister-in-law, Sue Plamondon of Lake Leelanau; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Feb. 23, 2005, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m., at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. Burial will be in the spring. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Schools. Traverse City Record-Eagle February 24, 2005 LAKE LEELANAU - Noah F. "Skeex" Plamondon, 87, of Lake Leelanau, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Noah was born May 13, 1917, in Lake Leelanau, the son of Noah and Martha (Waclowski) Plamondon. On May 9, 1954, he married Carol M. Bartlett in Lake Leelanau. Noah served in the Army during World War II, and spent most of his time in Burma, India. He was a member of the Little Finger VFW Post, a life-member of the Traverse City Knights of Columbus and a charter member of the Rotunda Elks Club in Rotunda, Fla. He was also a life-long member of St. Mary's parish Noah, along with his brother, Don, and nephew, Wayne, was co-owner of NJ's Grocery from 1946 until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed fishing, and in 1963 he won the Mort Neff Michigan Outdoors largest brown trout award. An all around sports enthusiast, especially in baseball and football, Noah was a star basketball player for St. Mary's School, where he graduated in 1935. He is survived by his spouse; his children, Amy J. (Tom) Nugent of Hastings, Janet (Charles) Smith of Milford, Allen (Liz) Pertner of Longmont, Colo., Wm. James (Jackie) Pertner of Bellevue and O. Fredrich Pertner of Acme; a daughter-in-law, Ina Pertner of Cape Coral, Fla., a sister-in-law, Sue Plamondon of Lake Leelanau; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Don and Ralph "Dick"; a sister, Eva; a son, Terry Pertner; and a grandson, Lindsay Smith. A funeral service will be held today, Feb. 24, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. Burial will be in the spring. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Schools. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 25, 2005 Agatha E. Plank Died January 23, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Agatha E. Plank, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Agatha was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Cedar, to John and Mary (Winowski) Miller. She married Floyd Plank on June 8, 1940, at Holy Rosary Church in Cedar. Agatha enjoyed playing cards, cooking, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She also loved to spend time fishing and camping with her beloved husband. She also loved spending time at the Senior Center. Agatha would often take care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren while their parents were out of town. They were her pride and joy. She was known as "Busie" by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Agatha is survived by a son, James Plank; two daughters, Patricia (Don) Darga and Mary Ann (Don) Duperon; two brothers, Steve Miller and Joe Miller; 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Agatha was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; daughter, Joanne; son, Richard; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn; brothers, John and Aloyisius Miller; and her sisters, Mary Stachnik, Helen Weber and Francis Thiel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City, with Father James Hayden officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Father Fred Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 3, 2005 CHARLES F. "CHARLIE" POENISH, 78, of Manistee, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Johnson Funeral Home in Manistee. Services will be held Monday, March 7, 2005, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 8, 2005 JANET ANN POPE, 51, of Brethren, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at her residence. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva, with the Rev. Russ Garrigus officiating. The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 24, 2005 LOWELL - Wayne C. Porter, 47, of Lowell, passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in Orlando, Fla. Wayne was active in football at Mona Shores High School and Grand Valley University. He remained involved in Lowell football programs, where he served as president of the Lowell Youth Football , as well as coach in the program. Wayne encouraged his whole family to follow the Green Bay Packers as avidly as he did. Whenever possible, Wayne could be found on a golf course. Wayne was a nationally recognized and respected senior vice president with Primerica Financial Services for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Dey"; two sons, Donald of Lake Ann and Richard, at home; brothers, Les (Debbie) Porter, Joseph Porter and Lynn Porter; sisters, Liz-Betty (Marty) Eckerman and Linda (Brian) Crane. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Mike (Mary) Dey; sisters-in-law, Susan (Mark) Ewing, Mary (Jim) Wernet, Laura (Frank) Leastre and Kathe (David) Biggs; mother-in-law, Dolores Dey; and many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and cousins. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Vivian (Holmes) Porter; father-in-law, George Dey; and brother-in-law, Scott Averill. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary Church, 402 Amity St., Lowell. The Rev. George Fekete and the Rev. Willie Fred Tyler will officiate. Visitation will be today, Feb. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Memorial contributions may be made to CASA, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 633 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017-6706, www.casacolumbia.org. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 1, 2005 HELEN MARY POWELL, 89, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. A gathering celebrating Helen's life is being planned and will be held in July. A complete obituary will appear in the Wednesday edition of the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle February 2, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Helen Mary Powell, 89, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, at Munson Hospice House. Born Dec. 4, 1915, in Marion, Ind., she was the daughter of Erle and Eunice (Bay) Kinnear. She was married on May 5, 1951, in Indianapolis, to F. Andrew Powell, who preceded her in death in 1968. Helen Mary was called Mimi by her family and H.M. by her friends. She traveled extensively throughout her life and was always up on what was happening in the world. She loved birds, flowers and books, and was interested in everyone and everything. She maintained her upbeat attitude and interest in life until the very end, and will be greatly missed by her wide circle of friends and family. Helen Mary was a long-time member of the Presbyterian Church and was also a member of P.E.O. sisterhood, Torch Lake Yacht Club, Three Lakes Association and Grass River Natural Area. She is survived by three sons, F. Verne (Lisa) Powell, Andrew K. Powell and George M. (Nancy) Powell, all of Traverse City; grandchildren, Andy Powell, Betsy Powell, Spencer Powell and Allison Powell; two nieces, Mary Kay (Mike) Corbett and Ann (Ron) Rady; four nephews, Ed (Suzie) Kinnear, John (Corky) Kinnear, Jim (Kathleen) Mooney, Dan Mooney and Jeff (Judy) Brewer, and their families; and Mary Ellen Mooney and her family. Helen Mary married Edwin Bailey of Logansport, Ind., in 1971. He also preceded her in death. She is survived by his children, Bob Bailey, Bill Bailey, Jim Bailey, John Bailey, Susie Kiefer and Carolyn Yoakum, and their families. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Brewer and Kate Mooney; brother, Jim Kinnear; niece, Nancy Brewer; and nephew, Steve Mooney. A celebration of Helen Mary's life will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Powell Cottage, 4910 S.E. Torch Lake Drive, Bellaire, MI. The Powell family would especially like to thank Hospice House staff and volunteers who made Helen Mary's last weeks a comfortable and loving time, and all of Helen Mary's many friends and relatives who have visited, called, and sent cards and flowers to her during these last months. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either the Grass River Natural Area, PO Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615, or Munson Hospice House, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 16, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Margaret Mareda Hoard Pratt, 101, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Bortz Health Care. Born Dec. 24, 1903, in Marquette, Margaret was the daughter of Arthur Samuel Hoard and Mary Elizabeth Clune Hoard. Educated in the Traverse City Schools, Margaret took employment with the Hannah-Lay Milling Company as a secretary, following graduation from high school. She later was employed in the Traverse City Offices. On Sept. 29, 1928, in Lansing, she married Leonard Pratt. Margaret was a long-time member of First Congregational Church, and was very active in the activities of the church. She loved to play cards and was an avid knitter. Her greatest joys were her love and involvement in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley (Gale) Gleason of Sault Ste. Marie and Elizabeth (Glenn) VanRiper of Traverse City; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband in 1985; her parents; and siblings, Frank Hoard, Hazel Hoard, John Hoard and Bertha Hoard Blackburne. Following cremation, burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would ask that memorial contributions be directed to First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, or to a charity of your choice. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle January 31, 2005 CLARENCE T. PRIEBE, 95, of Honor, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital LTC in Frankfort. A Memorial Mass will be held in the spring. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Delores L. Purkiss Died June 2, 2005 TRAVERSE CITY - Delores L. Purkiss, 72, of Traverse City, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at her home. She was born in Traverse City on May 17, 1933, the daughter of Devon and Clara (Payne) Trimmer. Delores married Wayne E. Purkiss on June 24, 1950, in Traverse City. She was a homemaker. Delores is survived by her husband of 55 years, Wayne E. Purkiss of Traverse City; son, Keith Purkiss; two daughters, Sandra Salenski and Candy Purkiss, all of Traverse City. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her brother, Donald Trimmer of Traverse City. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record-Eagle March 6, 2005 MYRNA J. PUTNEY, 97, of Flint, formerly of Thompsonville, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Genesys Convalescent Center in Flint. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 11, 2005, at 11 a.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bob Larimer officiating. Interment will be in the Thompsonville Cemetery in the spring. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements Traverse City Record-Eagle Myrna J. Putney Died March 2, 2005 FLINT - Myrna J. Putney, 97, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in Flint. "Lord Bless and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give peace." She was born June 14, 1907, the daughter of Alvin and Grace Willis of Thompsonville. Myrna was a resident of the Flint area most of her adult life. She worked at Hamady Brothers Foods for more than 30 years. She loved flowers, working in her yard and warm, sunny days. Surviving are many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene in 1966. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, at the Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, at the funeral home, with Rev. Bob Larimer officiating. Interment will be at the Thompsonville Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association or Genesys Convalescent Center, 8481 N. Holly Rd, Grand Blanc. MI 48439, where they gave professional and compassionate care to Myrna for six years. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |