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Lois Crouch
Lois Dorothy Crouch, 87, of Kalkaska passed away on Feb. 22, 2005, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
She was born June 9, 1917, in Montcalm County, the daughter of Newton and Elsie (Lovelace) Parsons.
Lois worked together with her family at the Grand Ledge Chair Co. for many years. She was a longtime resident of Fife Lake. Lois was a faithful member of the Fife Lake Baptist Church.
Surviving Lois are her brothers, Ezra Parsons of Kalkaska and Robert (Norma) Parsons of Grand Ledge; sister-in-law, Marilyn Durga of Kalkaska; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Lois in death were both of her husbands, Glen Bowers in 1978 and Louis Crouch in 1987; brothers and sisters, Howard, Floyd, Manley, Otto, Leon, Herbert, Anna, Thelma and Ruth.
A memorial service was held Feb. 26 at the Fife Lake Baptist Church, with the Rev. Howard Seavers officiating. Inurnment will take place at Evergreen cemetery in Kalkaska in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made in behalf of Lois to the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center-Long Term Care Unit, 419 S. Coral, Kalkaska, Mich. 49646.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
Ruben Essary
Ruben Eugene Essary, 77, of Kalkaska died Wednesday evening, Feb. 23, 2005, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center-Long Term Care unit, after a short illness.
He was born June 9, 1927 in Hamlin (Plasterco), Texas, to George Washington Essary and Celia Jane (Ewing) Essary. At age 17 he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Marshall Islands on Roy Namur near the end of World War II.
In 1947 in Lubbock, Texas, Ruben married Marceline Glasscock, who survives. He became a lineman with the telephone company, then an electrician with Lubbock Power and Light. It was in Lubbock that he built his first home.
After transferring to Denver City, Texas, where he once again built a family home, he worked as an electrician for Shell Oil Co., eventually transferring to Quanah, Texas, where he built another home _ this time with the help of his growing family of six girls.
In 1972, Ruben was transferred to Kalkaska, where he helped oversee the construction of the Shell Oil facility in northern Michigan. In 1973, he purchased POSCO Oilfield Services in Kalkaska and worked as an oilfield consultant with Federated Natural Resources of Traverse City. He eventually "retired" from the oilfield, but continued as a consultant throughout his later years.
Ruben became a private pilot in 1980 when he purchased his first plane. He and Marceline often flew to see family as well as travel to new places. His love of aviation and travel has been passed to many others in his family.
Other interests included rock hunting and polishing, fishing, building, and above all, spending time with family and friends. Ruben was a very "handy" person, who could fix or make just about anything. He also loved music and was comforted as his family sang his favorite old hymns.
Besides his wife of 57 years, Marceline, Ruben is survived by their six daughters, Kay (Bob) Nelson of Elk Rapids, Cheryl (Randall) Ryan of Childress, Texas, Pam (Kenneth) Horton of Quanah, Texas, Melissa (Tim) Leftwich of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Terry (David) Babcock of Kalkaska, and Kim (Michael) Babcock of Kalkaska.
He counted his 24 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, who all survive, as special blessings. Other survivors include his sister, Ollie McWright of Mabank, Texas; Mozelle Mercer of Rotan, Texas; and Bob Essary of Cedar Hill, Texas.
He was a member of the Kalkaska Church of Christ where he served many years as an elder, until his retirement. He was "Pa-Pa" not only to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their friends, but also to neighbor children and church children.
Services were held Feb. 26, at the Kalkaska Church of Christ in Kalkaska. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska.
Memorials may be directed to the Kalkaska Church of Christ Building Fund.
Ida Bowen
Ida Louise Bowen, 67, of Rapid City passed away on Feb. 23, 2005, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Ark.
She was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Traverse City, the daughter of Pete and Barbara (Piette) Sheffer.
Ida married Vernon C. Baggs Sr. on July 23, 1955, in Traverse city and he preceded her in death on May 23, 1985. She later married Marle "Ted" Bowen on Oct. 7, 1989, in Kalkaska.
Ida enjoyed going to the casino, bingo, flea markets, mushroom hunting, sewing and painting. She was also involved in scouting. Ida was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She loved her family immensely.
Surviving Ida is her husband, Ted; children, Vernon C. Baggs Jr., Charles (Nikki) Baggs, Ralph (Tracy) Baggs and Ella (Ross) Case, all of Kalkaska; step-children, Larry Baggs of Fife Lake, Laurie (Steve) Webb of Fife Lake and Sandy Pahl of Kalkaska; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Cora Cole, Dora Freeman and Georgia Rokas, all of Traverse City; brothers, Peter Sheffer and Butch Sheffer, both of Traverse City; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ida in death was her first husband, Vernon C. Baggs Sr.; her parents and her step-father, Durad Cole; grandsons, Douglas Webb and Dakota Baggs; brothers, Sidney Sheffer and Clyde Sheffer.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Wolfe Funeral Home with the Rev. R. Dale Magoon of St. Anthony's Church in Mancelona officiating. Interment will be at Circle Hill cemetery in Williamsburg.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
Harvey B. Burkholder
Harvey B. Burkholder, 82, of Grayling, formerly of Mancelona, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw.
He was born on March 2, 1923 in Mancelona, the son of Benjamin and Lauretta (Baer) Burkholder.
He was employed as a food inspector for the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture from 1964 until 1983.
He was a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and was a B-17 pilot during World War II.
He was a member in many different organizations and enjoyed woodworking and writing.
He is survived by two brothers, Clifford(Mary) Burkholder of Lansing, Elden (Lorraine) Burkholder of Sebring, Fla., and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Burkholder; his parents; a brother, Milo Burkholder; two sisters, Lucille Root and Retha Mitchell.
Visitation will be on Oct. 19, from 12-2 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment will follow in Fairview cemetery in Mancelona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans PO box14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Helen B. (Dec) Weinberg, 77, passed away on Oct. 12, 2005.
Helen is survived by her husband, Bradley; siblings, Walter, Steve, Frank and Chester Dec, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held Friday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Woods Church in Kalkaska.
Dorian G. Adgate
Northern Michigan ski resort pioneer, respected real estate broker, and business leader Dorian Adgate, 78, passed away peacefully at his Walloon Lake home on Oct. 15. "Dee," as he was known to his family and friends, was born on January 29, 1927, in Saranac, the only child of Glenn P. and Olga (Blaser) Adgate. He graduated from Saranac High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Navy for 2 years immediately thereafter. Dee met his future wife, Betty Wilkinson, at Michigan State College in East Lansing, from which he graduated in 1950 with a degree in business administration. Dee and Betty were married in Jackson, Michigan in Sept. of 1950, and they recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Along with his wife, Betty, Dee is survived by his daughter, Susan Welborn and husband Kevin, and their two children, Alexandra and Amanda. He is also survived by his son, Cary Adgate and wife Jody, and their two children Sterling and Ireland.
After college, Dee was employed for a few years in Lansing by the Burroughs Corp. as a salesman, during which time his two children, Cary and Suzie, were born. Then, in an incredible feat of entrepreneurial daring, Dee acquired almost 200 acres of wilderness in the eastern part of Charlevoix County in 1956, and moved his young family north to start the Thunder Mountain ski resort, which he successfully operated until 1967, when the resort was sold to the Boyne USA family of resorts. Dee's vision and management style created a friendly atmosphere which, combined with the challenging hill, made Thunder Mountain a favorite among both locals and skiers from around the state alike.
In the early 1960s, Dee managed the historic Walloon Lake summer resort, Shadow Trails Inn. After leaving the ski business, Dee became a real estate broker, first for Gerald Fineout Realtors in Walloon Lake, and then with his own company, Dorian G. Adgate Realtors in Boyne City, until his retirement in 1985.
Dee was tirelessly dedicated to the welfare and happiness of his family, and he will be remembered by all who knew him well for his impeccable integrity. He always placed "doing the right thing" ahead of his own personal interests. Dee loved the northern Michigan outdoors, and was a lifelong nature lover. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, golf, and corn roasts at the beach with his family. Dee was an animal lover extraordinaire, and especially so with his dogs. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Charlevoix County Humane Society or to the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy. There was a memorial service on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Stackus Funeral Home in Boyne City. Public visitation with the family was at 1 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m.
Tom Waggoner
Tom Waggoner, 72, of San Diego, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7. Tom was born on May 22, 1933, to Keith and Leah Waggoner in Boyne City. He graduated from Boyne City High School in 1951, as valedictorian of his class. The next four years were spent at Michigan State University, graduating in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Tom spent the next two years in the U.S. Army, with much of his service time spent in Germany.
Tom began his career as a lab technician at Little Traverse Hospital in Petoskey. From there he moved to Grand Rapids, where he worked for MedTech. This was followed by a move to Chicago, where he worked at a major hospital. His last move was to San Diego, where Tom spent approximately 30 years, until his retirement, working as a lab technician and a licensed pathologist at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Tom loved nature - the outdoors, the birds and animals; he loved the climate of San Diego, the mountains, and the Pacific Ocean, which will be his final resting place. Tom was a talented artist, often translating the beauty he saw in nature into a painting. He wrote poetry and collected fine proof stamps and engravings.
Tom had made his own burial arrangements. He was cremated, with his ashes being scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a brother, Larry, of Boyne City; by two special friends, Susan and Richard, of San Diego; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Rest in peace, Tom! With all my love, your brother, Larry.
Frank Hayden
Frank Hayden, 51, of Saucier, Mississippi died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005 in Wiggins. Mr. Hayden was born in Traverse City, and was a graduate of Elk Rapids High School. He had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for about 25 years. He retired in 1993 from the U.S. Navy Seabees after more than 20 years of service, and he was employed with GEO Pave in Gulfport. He was Methodist.
He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Hayden.
Mr. Hayden is survived by his wife, Karen Hayden of Saucier; three daughters, Jamie Springstead of Roseburg, Ore., Amanda Zimmerman of Saucier, and Melissa Hayden of Saucier; his mother, Ardith Hayden of Elk Rapids; three sisters, Sharon Steele of Land O'Lakes, Fla., Carolyn Hayden of Elk Rapids, and Cindy Hayden of Loretta, Fla.; and two grandsons, Lane and Wade Springstead.
Visitation was held Dec. 21 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. The funeral service was held Dec. 22 in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Biloxi National cemetery with full military honors.
Ronald Smith
Ronald Smith, 68, the son of the late William M. "Scotty" and Alice (Kolb) Smith, passed away early Tuesday morning Dec. 20, 2005 at Bay Special Care Hospital with his family at his side following a short battle with cancer.
He was born Sept. 11, 1937 in Bay City and has resided here all of his life. Ron was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, retired as a sales professional and enjoyed spending time at his cabin at Central Lake, hunting and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters and his family.
He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Matthews, whom he married May 31, 1969 in St. John's Lutheran Church, one son, Scott Smith, one daughter, Debbie Smith, the love of his life, his two granddaughters, Mackenzie and Erica Smith, all of Bay City, one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Raymond Peterson, two brothers and four sisters-in-law, William and Arlene Smith, Thomas and Jeannine Smith, Dorothea Smith, Sandra Smith, his God mother and aunt, Linda Stroope, his mother-in-law, Gertrude Matthews, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Howard and Wilda Matthews and Lorraine and Bud Budell and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He was predeceased by two brothers, Loren Smith and Norm Smith, and his father-in-law, Gerald Matthews.
The family would like extend a special thank you to Dr. Ali, the nurses and the staff from Bay Regional Medical Center and at Bay Special Care Hospital for the kind and compassionate care they provided for Ron during his illness.
Funeral and committal services took place Dec. 23 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Officiating was the Rev. Paul E. Schweppe with private interment in Floral Gardens cemetery.
Jack Strempel
Jack Strempel, 84, of Mancelona died on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
He was born on June 21, 1921 in Flint, the son of William and Anna (Hansel) Strempel.
He resided in Mancelona for the past 34 years, prior to moving to Mancelona he lived in Flint.
He enjoyed music, story telling and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren.
On Dec. 5, 1942 in Flint he married Maxine Goodell who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Ron) Brosseau of Clarkston, Karen (Greg) Mackay of Ann Arbor, three grandchildren, Randy (Catherine) Brosseau of New York, Christopher (Ruth) Brosseau of Denver, Laurie (Mark) Taylor of Dexter, a great-grandchild, Reagan Brosseau, and a brother, Robert (Donna) Strempel of Flint.
Graveside services will take place in the spring of 2006 at Fairview cemetery in Mancelona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are being handled by the Mancelona chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
