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Ruth Ann Knysz
Surrounded by her family, Ruth Ann Knysz, 79, of Boyne City, passed away Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.
In celebration of her life, a Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Boyne City. The Rev. Francis Partridge officiated.
Ruth Ann was born on June 22, 1925, in Grand Rapids, and was the daughter of Alford and Lillian (Dirst) Katz. She grew up in Lincoln Park and graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1943.
After working as a switchboard operator for Michigan Bell, Ruth Ann proudly sold war bonds and worked as a lathe operator at Timkens during World War II.
It was at Timkens that she met her future husband, Peter Knysz. They were married on Feb. 18, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Ind., and they resided in Belleville, Mich.
During this time, Ruth Ann was involved in the Women's Relief Corps and was department president for many years. She was also a Cub Scout den mother and an active volunteer at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor, donating more than 3,000 hours of service.
When her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1975, she and her family moved to Boyne City. In Boyne City, Ruth Ann was a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans, the Altar Society, the Boyne City American Legion Auxiliary and a choir member at St. Matthew's Church.
Her other interests included bingo, gardening, canning, quilting and hockey. She was an avid Red Wings fan and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports. Placing great importance on family, Ruth Ann always supported her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her six children, John (Mary Lou) Knysz of Canton, Mich., Steve (Pam) Knysz of Boyne City, Rick (Janet) Knysz of Fremont, Christina Knysz, Peter Knysz Jr. and Ruth Ann (Jeff) Porter, all of Boyne City; 10 grandchildren, Jeffery (Melinda) Knysz, Kelly (Robert) Smith, Justin, Jessica, Matthew and Adam Knysz, and Erin and Ryan Hennessy, and Gavin and Travis Porter; one great-grandchild, Alex Knysz, and an impending birth of a second great-grandchild in January; two sisters, Christina (Robert) Johnson and Dorothy "Dot" (Ed) Ekey; and by an aunt, Pauline Kuhlman.
In addition to her husband, Ruth Ann's parents and her brother, Richard Katz, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be given to several organizations through Ruth Ann's daughter, Christina Knysz.
The family would like to especially thank all the people at Grandvue Medical Care Facility and the Charlevoix Area Hospital for the excellent care given to Ruth Ann during her illness.
Arrangements are in the care of Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City.
Olive Stoops
Olive Elizabeth Stoops, 90, passed to her heavenly home Nov. 24, 2005, at Meadow Brook in Bellaire.
Olive was born on Feb. 23, 1914, in Pellston, to Charles and Carrie Pack.
She is survived by brothers, Raymond Peck and Donald Peck; and her sister, Ellen Blanshan. Her twin brother, Oliver Peck, and sister, Lillian Lareva, preceded her in death.
Olive married Claude Joy Stoops, a Great Lakes seaman on July 25, 1945, in South Boardman. He preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 1978.
Olive was the mother to four sons, Perry Clark, Charles Clark, Ronald Stoops and David Stoops; and daughter, Marilyn Stoops McCool, who survive. She was blessed with 20 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
A homemaker, known for her unwavering faith and longtime commitment to supporting mission work around the world, she leaves a Christian heritage to her generational family. She loved the beauty in all of God's nature and expressed it in poetry and artistic sketches.
Services were held on Nov. 29 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska, with the Rev. David L. McCool officiating. The celebration and committal service was at Evergreen cemetery, also in Kalkaska.
Memorials may be given in behalf of Olive Stoops to Bill Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C. 28201-0001.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
Mary Minerva Glick
Mary Minerva Glick, 83, of Noble Pines Senior Apartments, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Meadow Brook Manor Nursing Home in Bellaire.
Mary was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Ruhls, Md., the daughter of William Thomas and Rena Viola (Hare) Sater. She married the Rev. Paul H. Glick on Jan. 31, 1944 in Rayville. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1989.
A "Prayer Warrior," she was a deacon for the First Presbyterian Church in Elk Rapids. Mary was the coordinator for the Elk Rapids Senior Center from 1988 to 1989, and was very active for Antrim County as a senior companion for 13 years. She enjoyed watching birds and gardening.
Survivors include one daughter, Paula Glick; three sons, David Glick, Jesse (Janet) Glick and Jonathan (Carol) Glick; one sister, Nora Rohrbaugh; and four grandchildren, Stephen, Matthew, Daniel and Steven Glick.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Paul H. Glick; brothers, Harold and Bill; and sister Loretta.
A Service of Remembrance was held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Herlein officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Elk Rapids.
Marian E. Norris
Marian E. Norris, our deeply beloved wife and mother, has left us, peacefully ending her years-long staunch resistance to irreversible illness.
Marian was born on Jan. 16, 1920 to Dr. and Mrs. George B. Denton in Evanston, Ill. In her school years she developed a lifelong interest in modern dance and poetry, at both of which she excelled. For a time between school years and marriage, she taught modern and ballroom dancing. She also had a knack for languages, and acted as research assistant to her father, translating Middle French into modern English, for Dr. Denton's authoritative History of Dentistry.
She met Jack (John G.) Norris in high school, and the two simply never let go. They were married on April 27, 1940. Their children, Tina and Becky, were also born in Evanston to a wise and loving mother. Through the family's many moves and activities _ World War II service, further academics, marketing research _ she was always a warmly supportive wife and pal. When Jack's work took him to Europe, she took firm charge of the family's U.S. affairs, selling the house, putting goods in storage, and preparing the children for the abrupt change from their accustomed American way of doing and thinking to the somewhat different ways of doing, speaking, and thinking they would encounter in Belgian and French schools.
During the six-year stint in Europe, she was frequently called on for social events, school activities, and unofficial diplomacy, in which roles she was modest but brilliant. In sporting adventures by car, foot, or canoe, she was a joyous and stalwart companion. On the family's return to the States, and their occupation in the Christmas tree business, she filled in wherever needed _ as picky accountant, gracious sales agent, generous cook _ whatever needed doing. A quarter century ago, she took over management of a new home and resort in Michigan belonging to daughter Becky and has, since then, made many friends in this, her adopted neighborhood and home.
She is survived by her sister, Scotty Collins; husband Jack Norris; daughters Tina (Larry) Fields and Dr. Rebecca May Norris; brother-and sister-in-law Brad and Elizabeth Norris; family member Jeanne Newman; son-in-law Don (Sandie) Kerste; grandchildren Cheryl (Brad) Fields, Douglas Kerste, Matt Kerste, Dayna (Von Kriegsfield) Ford, Adriana (Charlie) Keith, Taryn (Wendell) Valbert, and Tracie (John) Lacher; great-grandchildren Aaron Bennet, Taylor, Chenoa, Micaela, and Angeni Fields, Amanda Kerste, Madeline and "little" Charlie Keith, Kassidy and Nicky Ford, Heather (Bill) Hamilton, Wesley (Kori) Valbert, Ryan (Mandy) Lacher; and many nieces and nephews, including Betsie, Todd (Mindy), and Bob (Paula) Norris, and Craig, Shawn, Durk, and Trisha Collins.
Her wish that her remains be used for medical education will be honored. The Wolfe Funeral Home is assisting. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Those who want to salute her on her last voyage are encouraged to make donations to the Three Lakes Association, at P.O. Box 689 Bellaire, MI 49615, for use by the Carol Gray Norris Science Educational Fund.
The family and friends will hold a celebration of life in her honor in the spring on the 65th anniversary of the couple's marriage, trying to put into words how her deft and loving touches made her world a little better for her having so graciously passed through it.
Keitha L. Churchill Hedgecoth
Keitha LaFerne Churchill Hedgecoth, 78, of San Diego died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Victoria's Special Care Facility of El Cajon.
Born in Hazel Park on Nov. 23, 1926, she was the daughter of Hugh and Madge (Hill) Churchill. Keitha had been a homemaker and had previously lived at the Church of Christ Care Center in Mt. Clemens. In 1985 she moved to San Diego, with her daughter, where she resided at Victoria's. Keitha participated in the Senior Citizen Olympics in San Diego over a period of several years, winning many medals in soccer and basketball. Keitha loved reading and playing bingo. She was a loving mother and had a gentle spirit.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Stephens of San Diego, and brothers, Glen Churchill of Rochester Hills, and Kenneth Churchill of Clinton Township, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Keitha was preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd, Howard, Louis, twin brother Keith, and sister, Vada Bommarito.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ Care Center, 23575 15 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI. 48035.
A memorial service was held at El Cajon Mortuary in El Cajon, Calif., on Jan. 24. An interment is planned for July 9, 2005 at the Densmore cemetery in Pleasant Valley.
- Bea "Nan" Sherbert, 84, of Mancelona died Jan. 29, 2005 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Mancelona.
- Marvin C. Delano, 87, of Mancelona, formerly of the Kalamazoo area, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Life Story Funeral Home, Vicksburg Chapel. Local arrangements were handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
Pearl H. `Polly' Sinclair
Pearl H. "Polly" Sinclair, 99, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at her home in East Jordan.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the First Presbyterian Church in East Jordan. The Rev. Robert H. Carter officiated. Interment will be in Sunset Hill cemetery in East Jordan.
Polly was born on Aug. 18, 1905 in Ellsworth, the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Peebles) Johnstone.
She attended school until she received her teaching certificate at County Normal. On June 17, 1925 in Charlevoix, she married Alex Sinclair. They made their home in East Jordan.
Polly was a homemaker who loved to garden. She also enjoyed knitting, mushrooming and making Christmas handicrafts as gifts. Polly was known as a good cook, baker and seamstress.
Alex Sinclair preceded her in death in 1965. Afterwards, Polly worked at the East Jordan Cooperative for a few years.
Polly was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bridge Club, Garden Club and Rotary Auxiliary, all of East Jordan.
Polly is survived by three children, Patricia (Leland) Hickox of Big Rapids, Shirley Barton of Brighton and Kay (Loren) Hughes of East Jordan; one daughter-in-law, Wava Sinclair of Havre, Mont.; 22 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Daniel Sinclair; two sisters and two brothers.
Memorials are to be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, East Jordan. Arrangements were made by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.
Edward E. Modeen
Edward E. Modeen, 40, died Sunday, January 30, 2005, at his home in South Arm Township near East Jordan.
No services are scheduled. Interment will be in Sunset Hill cemetery, East Jordan. The family was served by the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in East Jordan.
Marian Norris
Marian E. Norris, our deeply beloved wife and mother has left us, peacefully ending her years-long staunch resistance to irreversible illness.
Marian was born Jan. 16, 1920, to Dr. and Mrs. George B. Denton in Evanston, Ill. In her school years she developed a lifelong interest in modern dance and poetry, at both of which she excelled. For a time between school years and marriage, she taught modern and ballroom dancing. She also had a knack for languages, and acted as research assistant to her father, translating Middle French into modern English, for Dr. Denton's authoritative History of Dentistry.
She met Jack (John G.) Norris in high school and the two simply never let go. They were married on April 27, 1940. Their children, Tina and Becky, were also born in Evanston to a wise and loving mother.
Through the family's many moves and activities _ World War II service, further academics, marketing research _ she was always a warmly supportive wife and pal. When Jack's work took him to Europe, she took firm charge of the family's US affairs, selling the house, putting goods in storage, and preparing the children for the abrupt change from their accustomed American way of doing and thinking to the somewhat different ways of doing, speaking, and thinking they would encounter in Belgian and French schools. During the six-year stint in Europe, she was frequently called on for social events, school activities, and unofficial diplomacy, in which roles she was modest but brilliant. In sporting adventures by car, foot, or canoe, she was a joyous and stalwart companion.
On the family's return to the States, and their occupation in the Christmas tree business, she filled in wherever needed _ as picky accountant, gracious sales agent, generous cook _ whatever needed doing. A quarter century ago, she took over management of a new home and resort in Michigan belonging to daughter Becky and has, since then, made many friends in this, her adopted neighborhood and home.
She is survived by her sister, Scotty Collins; husband, Jack Norris; daughters, Tina (Larry) Fields and Dr. Rebecca May Norris; brother- and sister-in-law, Brad and Elizabeth Norris, family member, Jeanne Newman, son-in-law, Don (Sandie) Kerste; grandchildren, Cheryl (Brad) Fields, Douglas Kerste, Matt Kerste, Dayna (Von Kriegsfield) Ford and Adriana (Charlie) Keith; Taryn (Wendell) Valbert, and Tracie (John) Lacher; great-grandchildren, Aaron Bennet, Taylor, Chenoa, Micaela and Angeni Fields, Amanda Kerste, Madeline and "little" Charlie Keith, Kassidy and Nicky Ford, Heather (Bill) Hamilton, Wesley (Kori) Valbert, Ryan (Mandy) Lacher; and many nieces and nephews, including Betsie, Todd (Mindy), and Bob (Paula) Norris, and Craig, Shawn, Durk, and Trisha Collins.
Her wish that her remains be used for medical education will be honored. The Wolfe Funeral Home is assisting. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Those who want to salute her on her last voyage are encouraged to make donations to the Three Lakes Association, at P.O. Box 689, Bellaire, Mich. 49615, for use by the Carol Gray Norris Science Educational Fund.
The family and friends will hold a celebration of life in her honor in the spring on the 65th anniversary of the couple's marriage, trying to put into words how her deft and loving touches made her world a little better for her having so graciously passed through it.
Gary Farr
Gary E. Farr, 42, of Kalkska died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, of injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident in Crawford County.
Gary resided in California until 1970, when he moved to Kalkaska. He was a 1980 graduate of Kalkaska High School, and at the time of his death was employed by Michigan Wireline. He enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling, and was co-director of the National Bass Anglers Association and vice president of the Bellaire Bass Busters. He was a loving father, and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Gary was born in Howell on Oct. 8, 1962, the son of Gary and Jenny Durham Farr. On Sept. 21, 1984, in Kalkaska, he was united in marriage with Susannah Hansen who survives.
Besides his wife, he is survived by daughters, Ashley, Jessica and Alysha, all at home; parents, Gary and Jenny Farr of Kalkaska; brothers, Robert (Sonya) of Okla., and Wayne (Chelle) and Lonnie (Machelle), both of Kalkaska; sisters, Jackie (Arthur) Rapoza and Janet Meeker, both of Kalkaska; his maternal grandmother, Wanna Durham of Kalkaska; mother-in-law, Susannah Hansen of Kalkaska; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Feb. 1, 2005, at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. The Rev. Paul Karges officiated. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery, Kalkaska.
Memorials may be made to Gary's family at Forest Area Credit Union, Kalkaska.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home.
