Military in Korea

Robert Andrew Komora

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U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 about Robert Andrew Komora
Name: Robert Andrew Komora
Service Info.: AD2 US NAVY KOREA
Birth Date: 9 Aug 1929
Death Date: 14 Oct 1998
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Traverse City, MI 49684

Kenneth M. Shaw 2007

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Kenneth Shaw
b. abt 1905, Snover, Michigan
m. see below for marriage
d. 21 Feb 2007 Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan

Parents: Keith M. Shaw d. 29 June 1980

Clara Krueger b. 18 Apr 1909 Snover, Sanilac, married on 28 Apr 1927 Snover, Sanilac, Michigan.
Died 29 Sep 2003,, Decker, Sanilac, Michigan

Clara's parents William Krueger and Lena Koehler.

If anyone has an obituary or more data on Kenneth, please email kingsley@aol.com

Time Line of Korean-War

2011-01-07T14:29:00.000-08:00

Some History of the Korean War:
1. Time Line of Korean War.

2. Korean War Photographs

3. South Korea and U.S.

Ted R. Baase 1930-1993

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Traverse City Record Eagle
Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Died Dec 24 1953

Ted R. Baase, 63, a former Old Kent Bank employee, died Dec 24 at Birchwood Nusing Center after a long illness. He worked in administrative services and security at Old Kent Bank, where he was employed 15 years. A Garfield Township resident, he had lived in the area since 1953, when he moved from Saginaw. Earlier he had worked at Wicksall Distributors.

A member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, he served as the chairman of Crop Walk for Church World Services and volunteered for Bread for the World for several years. Also a member of the Traverse City Eagles Aerie No. 383 and the Cherryland Beagle Club, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

A Korean War veteran, he was a staff sergeant wit the U. S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, serving with the 97th Bomb Wing of the 340th Bomb Squadron.

Born September 15 1930, in Saginaw, he was the son of Harold "Bud" and Sylvia L. (Hoffman) Baase. On December 1st 1956, in Traverse City, he married Kathleen "Kay" Arnold, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Susan L. Edmonds and Mrs. Dale (Pamela M.) Benton, both of Kingsley, and Patricia A. Baase of Fort Myers, Florida; four grandchildren, Lyndsey Kay Edmonds Logan Lee Benton, Lexie Kathleen Benton and Lisa Manville; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Marcia) Wazny and Bernice Brown, both of Saginaw; and Mrs. Richard (Gladys) Hartley of Bay City; and three brothers, all of Saginaw; Raymond (Rita) Baase, Richard (Connie) Baase and Robert (Mary) Baase.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry L. Baase.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 8th 1994 at Bethelehem Lutheran Church in Traverse City. The Rev. Dr. David Gabel willl officiate. Cremation has taken place. Friends may visit at the time of the services. Memorials may be given to the church, Grand Traverse Area Hospice or Diabetes Association

Joseph Blume 16 Jul 2006

2009-08-19T11:19:00.000-07:00

Joseph M. Blume Obituary 18 July 2006:
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph M. Blume, 82, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Joe was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 30, 1923, the son of Joseph F. And Loretta (Wolbert) Blume. Following graduation from St. Martin's High School, he served with the U. S. Navy during World War II. He then became a member of the U. S. Navy Reserves, and was called back to active duty to serve in the Korean War.
Moving to Traverse City in 1946, Joe was employed as the manager of the North Star Lines Bus Terminal. He was a life member of the Cherryland VFW Post 2780, and was an active member of the VFW Post Honor Guard.
Joe was a great sports fan, especially following all of the Pittsburgh teams. His favorite ball player was Roberto Clemente. Joe loved and lived Dixieland music and jazz. He was an exceptional drummer, playing with the Riverboat Seven, the Steamboat Gothics, the Klankenfelter Trio and many small combos. He was well-known for his interpretation and impersonation of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, and was often asked to present that impersonation at different events, including the Rotary Show. His marvelous sense of humor, his jokes, nicknames and many stories will always be remembered by all who were fortunate to know Joe.
Survivors include his children, Gloria J. (David) Morkin, Nancy (Melvin) Kiogima, Patricia Wallace and David Blume, all of Traverse City; his grandchildren, Max, Marjorie and Melinda, Jennifer, Casey, Melvin II, Carey, Kelly, Kody, Carter and Kyan; 14 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Virginia (Richard) Annibale, Jean B. Snyder and Margaret Mary "Peggy" Blume, all of Pittsburgh. Also surviving is his very special friend and companion of 10 years, Marie Vilders of Traverse City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Bette; his son Joseph; grandson, Collin; and brother, Robert.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with Deacon Rene Hoensheid officiating. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by the Cherryland VFW Post 2780 Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions in Joe's memory should be directed to his favorite charity, the Easter Seals Foundation.
Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City.

Men in Korea buried Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, MI

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Thanks go out to Kathi Farley for this list of burials from Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Michigan. Obits or data found will be added in time.

Norval Leroy Akers 1936-1972

Leland D Albright 1923-1994

Dale Ross Anderson 1932-2007

George Alfred Andrews 1922-1993

Kenneth T Ankerson 1928-1987

Ervin R Balentine 1934-1995

James D Ballentine 1923-1992

Ronald J Barrett 1947-1968

John Robert Bennett 1929-1966

Joseph M Blume 1923-2006

Gerald W Bohn 1912-1977

Raymond C Braun 1930-1987

Gary D Brief 1931-1985

Leonard T Brief 1923-1969

Leo Dale Brink 1930-1992

Walter Duane Brooks 1928-1979

Peter Paul Brown 1933-2006

John Burns 1927-2003

Donald Francis Courtad 1929-1994

Daniel M Dasin 1933-1975

Donald Diehl 1930-1990

Richard L Dillon 1932-1999

Daniel Francis Dobson 1935-1983

Lawrence L Dunn 1927-1980

Harley Wilbur Earl 1930-1962

Earl W Enger 1927-1990

Faustino Ferido 1923-1991

Henry Adolph Friday 1931-1994

John A Gallagher 1929-1990

Norman Earl Gary 1928-1994

Frank John Gleeson 1900-1980

Jerome J Hill 1929-2004

Ralph T Hoover 1909-1970

Claude W Jakee 1934-1992

Gerald John Jenssen 1932-2008

Robert George Karle 1927-2005

Frank Vincent Kennedy 1929-1978

Robert Andrew Komora 1929-1998

Robert G Karle 1927-2005

Jack Lee Liggett 1931-1973

Lyle L Luchenbill 1931-2000

Leonard G Lyon 1920-1951 KIA

Richard Francis Majszak 1927-1952 KIA

Robert Larry Mapes 1933-1982

Joseph Nagy 1924-1982

Carl Charles Russell 1924-1994

Robert D Shea 1931-1988

Max Austin Stephens 1931-1974

Delbert E Thorn 1927-2005

Julius Harold VanEenenaam 1929-2008

Albert Donald Woodcox 1919-1950

David Purdy Wynkoop 1920-1985

Walter J Younglas 1927-2005

Ralph L Zenner 1928-1986

Paupore, Harry J. 1995

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PAUPORE Harry J., Jr.
Oct. 28, 1925-June 10, 1995
WWII-Korea-Vietnam
T.Sgt. US Air Force, US Navy
Buried Kasson Cemetery, Leelanau County, Michigan

Men found to be in Korea

2009-07-28T08:21:00.000-07:00

Men I have found to be in Korea from Wexford and Benzie Counties, Michigan. If anyone has obituaries, photographs or data on ANY of the men on this blog.

If anyone knows of anyone male or female that was in Korea from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, or Wexford counties, please write me at kingsley@aol.com.

Wexford:
Joseph Bak age 21
Dale E. Ball age 26
Earl G. Dow age 31
Douglas J. Laurent age 28

Benzie:
Jack L. Barron age 29

Grand Traverse
Frank VanSickle age 25
Richard G. Cox age 32
William Williams age 17

Leelanau:
James W. Herdon

James VanEver Yates 2002

2009-07-27T06:45:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
10 May 2002

TRAVERSE CITY - James VanEver Yates, 69, known to his friends as Jim or Jose, died at his home on Tuesday. Jim was born Nov. 2, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of James V. and Norma Yates, and had lived in this area for about seven years, moving here from Illinois.

Jim had been employed in industrial sales prior to his retirement, and most recently was employed by the Little River Casino. He was very fond of the people he worked with at the casino. He also enjoyed planting and maintaining fir trees, enjoyed kayaking, collected art work and in his younger years had learned everything involved in papermaking and cardboard container manufacturing, as his father owned a paper manufacturing company.

Jim was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Army in Europe, maintaining large equipment.

Jim is survived by his wife Katherine, "Kit", whom he married Dec. 31, 1969, in Wheaton, Ill.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will take place this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to The American Cancer Society.

Claude C. Comrie 2003

2009-07-26T14:33:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record-Eagle
Died June 1, 2003

TRAVERSE CITY - Claude C. Comrie, 75, formerly of Traverse City, died Sunday June 1, 2003, at the Martha T. Berry Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Mich. Claude was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Manistique to Thomas Leo and Elsie (Butler) Comrie.

He was employed at Parts Manufacturing in the Traverse City area. Upon the closing of this plant he moved to the Mt. Clemens area and worked for General Motors Cadillac Division.

Claude was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the newly-formed ski trooper division for two years. Leaving Germany while in route home, he received orders to report to Korea for an extended one year of service prior to his discharge.

Claude Comrie is survived by three brothers, Patrick (Barbara) of Kingsley, Gary (Mary) of Traverse City and Robert (Carol) of Green Bay, Wis.; two sisters, Billie Jeanne Comrie of Traverse City and Dora Stockton of North Carolina. He also is survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, six brothers and three sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2003, at the Traverse City Chapel of the Covell Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Daniel Herlein will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Full military honors under the auspices of Cherryland VFW Post 2780 will be held at Yuba Cemetery prior to burial.

Orville Clifford Shelder 2004 Grand Traverse

2009-07-26T14:32:00.001-07:00

Orville Clifford Shelder

Traverse City Record-Eagle
Died July 30, 2004
INTERLOCHEN - Orville Clifford Shelder, 74, of Interlochen, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. He was born in Muskegon to Bert and Maude (Buck) Shelder on Aug. 27, 1929. He married the love of his life, Evelyn D. Rhodes of Bendon, on Oct. 28, 1950.

Orville was employed by Setwell Company of Traverse City for 20 years, by Long Lake School and Traverse City West Junior High School, from which he retired in 1993. He will be remembered fondly by the kids at school as the "ice cream man."

In 1947, at the age of 17, he entered the U.S. Army, where he served his country in Korea, as well as in Japan, for three years. In 1954, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Le Jeune in North Carolina. He was a charter member of the Bendon Eagles #3503 and the Marine Corps League Yagle Brothers Detachment #165. He was also a member of the Interlochen VFW Post #7493.

Orville enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed attending baseball games with family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and as "the big strong man with the big strong hands." He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three sons, Clifford (Sharon) Shelder, Donald (Tina) Shelder and Thomas (Valeda) Shelder; nine grandchildren, Christy (Scott) McLemore, Christopher, Lillian, Thomas, Rachael, Ashley, Sarah, Michael and Olivia; one great-grandchild, Madylin McLemore; two brothers, Lloyd Shelder of Interlochen and Frank (Edna) Shelder of Honor; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Orville was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Gage of Muskegon; and a brother, James Albert Shelder.

The family wishes to thank everyone who dedicated their time to Dad's wonderful care with a special thank you to: Munson Medical Center staff, the kidney dialysis family, the Tendercare family, Munson Home Health and the BATA bus health care drivers. The family would also like to thank everyone for their many thoughts and prayers. The family will be receiving friends on Monday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the funeral home, with Pastor Tom Shelder and Pastor Daniel Biteeman officiating. Interment will be in Inland Township Cemetery, Interlochen. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American Diabetes Association, the American Kidney Fund or to a charity of one's choice.

Dr. Robert H. Chase 2001 Grand Traverse

2009-07-26T14:27:00.000-07:00

**FLAG** **PHOTO**
Dr. Robert H. Chase
Died July 23, 2001
TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. Robert H. Chase, 77, died Monday at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Born Oct. 30, 1923, in Evansville, Ind., he was the son of John R. and Hildegarde (Moutoux) Chase.
Dr. Chase was a dentist for 54 years, most of those years in Traverse City. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and as a Lieutenant JG, he served his country honorably during World War II and Korea in his field of Dentistry. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus; President of Immaculate Conception PTA; Traverse City Kiwanis Club, where he was one of the founders of the Rotary-Kiwanis Ryder Cup golf matches; a former member of the Lions Club; past president of the Resort District Dental Society and a member of the American Dental Association; Fellow of the American College of Dentistry; Fellow of the International College of General Dentistry; Fellow of American College of General Dentistry; former member of the Michigan State Board of Dental Examiners; a member of the Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College; former member and past president of Grand Traverse Area Right to Life; former Traverse City Mayor and Commissioner in the 60s; and founder and chairman of the Carmelite Golf Tournament, now the Chase-Carmelite Golf Tournament in honor of Dr. Chase. He was also very active and a passionate member of the Parents Television Counsel. A member of the Traverse City Golf and Country Club and was an avid golfer, Dr. Chase also enjoyed playing golf in many different countries. He enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, scuba diving, photography, music, especially singing in his church choir, was an avid reader, and had a deep appreciation for the arts. He believed in life-long education in his profession and in his hobbies.

Survivors include his wife, the former Marian "Tink" Frederico; children, Sue Holthaus of St. Paul, Minn., Claudia (Denny) Calus of Broomfield, Colo., Terese Soliman of Charleston, S.C., Brigid (Jerry Kesler) Chase of St. Paul, Minn., Heidi (Kris) Skogen of Alabama; brother, Jack (Gaynelle) Chase of Palm Desert, Calif.; sisters, Irene (Robert) LeBlanc of Los Angeles, Calif., and Anne F. Sanregret of Los Alamotios, Calif.; 13 step-children, Tom Lane, Mike Lane, Bob Lane, Dick Lane, Bill Lane, Jack Lane, Katie Karczewski, Janice Lane Burton, and Julie Leep, Mike Wildman, Liz Wildman, Rick Wildman and George Wildman; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many step-grand-children; and his pet "Joy."

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, the former Geraldine Campbell in 1970; second wife, the former Betty E. Krause in 1997; a brother, Paul Chase; and a sister, Mary Ford.

Friends may call at the Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., where a Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Father James Hayden serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery. In remembrance, memorial contributions may be directed to the Carmelite Monastery or Northwestern Michigan College. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Robert H. Klooster 2002 Antrim Co

2009-07-26T14:26:00.000-07:00

**FLAG** Robert H. Klooster
Died August 25, 2002
CHARLEVOIX - Robert H. Klooster, 69, of Charlevoix, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at the Charlevoix Area Hospit Bob was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Atwood, the son of Conrad and Catherine (Smith) Klooster. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1950, and then served as a medic in the U.S. Army infantry during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. Bob was a lifelong resident of Antrim and Charlevoix counties. On April 19, 1952, he married the former Eloise Marie Batchelder, in Atwood.

He was co-owner of Klooster Equipment in Atwood, retiring in 1979. Bob was a member of the Community Reformed Church of Charlevoix, and was named to the National and Michigan Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in 1996. He was a loving and faithful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many throughout his 69 years and will be greatly missed.

From working on his father's farm to the frozen bloody battlefields in Korea, Bob was there. Coming home from the war, he helped raise four beautiful daughters with his wife, Eloise, and worked the family business. Bob could always be counted on. Many have cheered him on, whether on the mound or at bat, and many more had prayed for him, believing, as Bob did, that prayer and a belief in God could enable a person to cope with any crisis, as Bob battled heart disease.

A big man, Bob knew where his real strength came from. From testing in war, in business, and in life with family and health concerns, Bob knew his source of strength was Jesus Christ and the promises of our Lord in His Word. Bob was a gentle giant, a brave fighter and a fierce competitor. A real salesman always ready with a quick quip, Bob always left us laughing. Kind, compassionate and a quiet spirit, he allowed his life to be used by God as a "conduit," a pipe through which others may know the Lover of his soul. "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7.

Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eloise M. of Charlevoix; daughters, Roberta (Marrles) Moore of Denver, Andrea (David) Eakes and Brenda (Michael) Washburne, all of Charlevoix, and Melinda (Scott) Lankford of Traverse City; grandchildren, Andrew Klooster, Samuel and Jameson Eakes of Charlevoix, Blair and Morgan Moore of Denver and Jack Lankford of Traverse City; brothers, James D. (Esther) Klooster, of Cedar Springs, Conrad L. (Carolyn) Klooster of Charlevoix and Henry I. (Jacqueline) Klooster of Norwood; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at the church, with the Rev. Larry Grooters officiating. Burial will be in Atwood Cemetery, Banks Township, in Antrim County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlevoix Volunteer Firefighters Association and EMS-Ambulance Fund, the Charlevoix Area Hospital, or to the Community Reformed Church Music Department.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Jacky Eugene Hays 2002

2009-07-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

**PHOTO** **FLAG** Jacky Eugene Hays
Died August 25, 2002
TRAVERSE CITY - Jacky Eugene Hays, 72, passed away Sunday morning at home surrounded by his brother Bobby Hays, sister Martha (Fehley) Hays, niece Cindy (Hays) Pearson and devoted daughter Chris (Hays) Assenmacher. Jack was born Nov. 29, 1929, in Pampa, Texas, the son of Edgar L. and Maude M. (Goodman) Hays. He married Joan C. Benda in Detroit, on July 29, 1950. They created their home in Southgate where they remained until 1976, when Jack accepted a transfer from Michigan Bell and moved his family to Traverse City, later retiring after a 38 year career with them in 1992.

He was a member of the VFW, AML and the Eagles. Jack was a highly decorated Marine who served in the Korean War, receiving numerous decorations including the Silver Star and several Purple Hearts. Jack enjoyed bowling, fishing, canoeing and was a highly skilled baseball player. He was active in league softball in both Southgate and Traverse City. Jack loved sports of any kind but was best known and loved for his sense of humor and his unending knowledge of useless trivia. He was, however, most respected and loved for his dedication and love for his family.

Jack is survived by his daughter Christine M. (Hays) Assenmacher of Traverse City; his brother, Bobby R. (Sandy) Hays of Miles City, Mont., and his sister, Jymee (Marvin) Walker of Eustis, Fla.; and his much loved honorary sister, Martha (Fehley) Hays of Traverse City; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; his parents Edgar and Maude; and a brother, Eddy.

Visitation will take place Friday, Aug. 30, 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 at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with the Rev Father Jerry Mickettie serving as celebrant. Burial will take place in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with military honors. Family and friends will have an opportunity to share memories immediately following the committal ceremony at Jack's home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Charles Henry Edwards, Jr. 2000

2009-07-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

Charles Henry Edwards, Jr.
Died January 16, 2000
AUBURN, Calif. - Charles Henry Edwards, Jr., 79, of Auburn, Calif., died Sunday.
Charles was born Sept. 29, 1920, in Traverse City, Mich. He married the former Betty L. Stowe on Sept. 1, 1942, in Jackson, Miss.

Charle served in the U.S. Air Force from 1941 to 1971 and retired as a chief master sergeant. Chief Master Sergeant Edwards served as a flight crew chief during most of his career, which encompassed World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Eastern Star with the Masonic Lodge of Tokyo, Japan. Charles was an active member of the U.S. Air Force Chief's Association at McClellan Air Force Base. Additionally, Charles was active with Boy Scout troop No. 22 serving as a committee member.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Edwards of Grass Valley, Calif.; son, Charles H. Edwards III of Riverside, Calif.; two daughters, Mary Jo Brown of Antelope, Calif. and Paula N. Ballard of Grass Valley, Calif.; sisters, Agnes Elbode and Suzanne Sheridan of Traverse City, Mich. and a sister Lucille Basbaro of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandsons; four granddaughters; five great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter also survive Charles.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Hooper & Weaver Mortuary in Nevada City, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. L. William Loveland officiating. Burial and graveside services will be at the Sierra Memorial Lawn of Nevada City, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Arthritis Foundation and the National Leukemia Association.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Edward C. Marshall, Jr. 2000

2009-07-26T14:15:00.000-07:00

Edward C. Marshall, Jr.
Died January 28, 2000
EAST LELAND - Edward C. Marshall, Jr., 71, died quietly Friday in his home on Lake Leelanau of complications resulting from lung cancer. The son of Edward C. Marshall, Sr. and Edith Durrell Marshall, he was born on June 4, 1928, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Mary Allen (Mallie) Marshall; daughter, Elizabeth Collier Marshall of Ann Arbor; two sons, Edward Clark Marshall III of Greenville, S.C. and John Durrell Marshall of Seattle and Patagonia, Chile; two grandsons, Edward Clark Marshall IV and Joseph McKean Marshall of Greenville, S.C.; and his sister, Ann Whitley of Amherst, Va.

Ed attended Culver Military Academy of Culver, Ind. and is a 1945 graduate of Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati. He graduated in 1951 from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. with a bachelor of science degree in forestry. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953, fighting in Korea with the 1st Marine Division. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

He began his career with Champion Paper Company and was selected as their first sales trainee. He worked in sales in their Hamilton, Ohio, Houston, Texas, Philadelphia, Pa. and Canton, N.C. divisions. Later he worked for Lee Paper Company in Kalamazoo, Mich. In 1961 he returned to his home of Cincinnati and became a sales associate with Herron, Hansen and Rebhun Realtors.

He first came to Leelanau County, Mich. as a child in the 1920's, returning every year until he moved his family there permanently in 1966. He worked for the planning department of the City of Traverse City until he opened his own business, Edward C. Marshall and Company in Suttons Bay in 1967. He was a real estate broker, licensed appraiser, building contractor and registered forester. He retired in 1997.

In 1971 Marshall joined the Suttons Bay Rotary Club, serving as its president from 1974 to 1976. He started the Rotary Youth Exchange program in 1974 and participated locally until his death. He also served on the Rotary International District 6290 Youth Exchange Committee for 21 years. He was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow by his club in 1991 for his work on behalf of students everywhere. In the 1980's, he was one of several Rotarians who worked to keep the Suttons Bay Grange open and preserve it as a meeting place for the club.

Marshall was a member of several boards, clubs and organizations, including Traverse City Board of Realtors, Leelanau County Construction Board of Review, Leland Township Board of Review, American Society of Foresters, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cadillac Sportman's Club, Snug Harbor Hunting Club, Military Vehicle Collectors Club and the Leland Yacht Club. Through 4-H, he taught Hunter Safety for many years. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

He was quietly passionate about improving zoning in Leelanau County and early on helped members of the Odawa tribe secure their right of access across private lands to ancestral burial grounds. After single-handling his sailboat from the Atlantic Ocean to Charlevoix, Mich., Ed operated one of the first charter yacht services in the northern Great Lakes. He always said that a "part of your pay is a view of the bay." Ed cared deeply about the land and his community, but his family always came first.

A visitation celebrating Ed will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Memorials may be directed to the Suttons Bay Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Robert Daniel 'Bob' Taylor 2000

2009-07-26T14:13:00.000-07:00

Robert Daniel 'Bob' Taylor
Died January 16, 2000

BLAIR TOWNSHIP - Robert Daniel "Bob" Taylor, 81, of Blair Township, died Sunday at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City. Born March 19, 1918, in Traverse City, he was the son of Allison and Idella (Armitage) Taylor and had been a resident of the Traverse City area all of his life.

A retired supervisor, Bob had been employed by the Iron Works and also by Cone Gear prior to working at the Iron Works. For a short time after high school he had worked for Wolverine Express and had also been employed by Linder Tire Co.

Bob had been a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific, and was stationed at Grosse Isle during the Korean War serving with the U.S. Navy as a mechanic.He was a member of St. Johannes Lutheran Church in Kingsley.

On Jan. 24, 1943, he married Martha E. Benser at Christ Lutheran Church in Boyne City.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; two nephews, John Taylor and Allison Taylor; and a niece, Mary Ann Taylor of Grand Rapids. He is also survived by two nieces and a nephew in California. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Walter Taylor, and a sister, Marion Kehoe.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City and from 10 until 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Johannes Lutheran Church in Kingsley. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church; Pastor Kelly Todd will officiate. Because of Mrs. Taylor's asthma, she requests no flowers but does ask that memorial contributions be directed to St. Johannes Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Source: Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Henry F. Dunklow 2000

2009-07-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Henry F. Dunklow
Died January 5, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Henry F. Dunklow, 68, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born May 9, 1931, in Lake Leelanau, he was the son of Henry and Katherine (Egeler) Dunklow. On Sept. 3, 1955, in Traverse City, he married the former Mary Bopry.

Henry served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was employed in the cherry processing industry for nearly 35 years, including Kroupa's, Inc. for 25 years and eight years at Underwood Orchards, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and working outdoors.

He is survived by a son, Douglas (Tamara) Dunklow of Ludington and Traverse City; two daughters, Kathleen (Scott) Beiser and Kristin Dunklow - both of Traverse City; two grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Dohm of Lake Ann and Kelli Beiser of Traverse City; two brothers, Orville (Cecelia) Dunklow and Donald (Lucie) Dunklow - both of Lake Leelanau; three sisters, Dora Runge and Betty (Bernard) Belanger - both of Lake Leelanau and Edna Meslowski of Muskegon; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Dunklow, also of Lake Leelanau; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Rev. Donald Engebretson officiating. The family will greet friends Friday at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School, the American Cancer Society or Cherryland Humane Society.

Traverse City Record-Eagle Newspaper

Melvin Streeter 1999

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Melvin Streeter
Died December 31, 1999
ELK RAPIDS - Melvin Streeter, 83, of Elk Rapids, died Friday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born Aug. 8, 1916, in Milford, Mass., he was the son of Nathan and Eda (Raymond) Streeter. On March 18, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, he married the former Lois Rohrbacher.

Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1953, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He served in the North Africa-Europe Campaign, receiving five battle stars, and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, receiving one battle star. While attached to the USS Knight, he was involved in operation "Bikini," evacuating natives, etc., in preparation for "A" Bomb testing in March of 1946, Realm of Golden Dragon, crossing the International Date Line and Realm of Neptunus Rex, crossing the Equator. A retired office manager, he was employed at Martin Brothers Container in Toledo, Ohio from 1953 to 1985. He also volunteered at the American Diabetes Association in Toledo and did all their computer work. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Mens Club in Toledo and attended Calvary Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids. Melvin enjoyed gardening and was an avid bird watcher.

He is survived by a daughter, Susan (Don) Ziesmer of Elk Rapids; a son, Daniel Streeter of Toledo, Ohio; sisters, Mary Stanley, Dora Gaskill, Mildred Lakeman, Ruth Streeter and Eleanor (Arthur) Ward - all of Mass. and Barbara Hodson of Calif.; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a stepson, James Rohrbacher; two brothers, Nathan and Raymond; and two sisters, Jane Rhodes and Ethel Elliot.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids, where visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. David Mellor will officiate. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or Lutheran Social Services.

Traverse City Record Eagle Newspaper

Carleton W. Voltz 2004

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Newspaper Date: 5 Dec 2004 Traverse City Record Eagle, Traverse City, MI

FRANKFORT - Carleton W. Voltz was born in Oak Park, Ill. on Jan. 30, 1937, to Edna M. and Carleton E. Voltz. He attended Oak Park High School.

A distinguished military graduate from Ripon College in Wisconsin, he entered the United States Army in 1959 as a 2nd lieutenant in the Armored Division. Subsequently, he completed flight school and was a fixed wing pilot at Fort Rucker Army Aviation School. Carleton was sent to Korea in 1962. As an observer passenger in a helicopter checking boundary markers, the helicopter was shot down. He and the pilot were held as prisoners from May 17, 1963, to May 16, 1964. He returned to Frankfort upon his release. After a year at Fort Sheridan's Fifth Army Post in 1965, he joined American Airlines, where he was a commercial pilot for many years.

Having summered at Crystal Lake since childhood, he was able to realize his dream and moved to Frankfort in 1977. He retired from American Airlines in the early '90s and was able to pursue his many hobbies, including his passion for his Lionel Train collection, tinkering and rebuilding classic car engines, woodworking, and occasionally hunting and fishing. Bill was creative and mechanically inclined and had a reputation among his many friends of being able to help fix almost anything from plumbing to car problems.

Bill suffered a stroke three years ago and another recently.

Surviving are his son, Carleton W. "Bill" Voltz of New Orleans; a brother, James W. Voltz of Texas; nieces, Julie and Lisa; his mother-in-law, Alice Long; and former wife, Suzanne of Frankfort. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Bob Long; and his beloved dog, Lionel.

A memorial service is planned for June. Memorial donations may be made to the Paul Oliver Hospital Foundation for Long Term Care or the charity of one's choice. The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.

Donald Paul Heming 2002

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Donald Paul Heming, 71, of Traverse City, formerly of Port Huron, died Tuesday at home. Born Sept. 19, 1930, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of Chester B. and Eva Winifred (Foote) Hemming.

Don Heming lived most of his life in Traverse City, enjoying several entrepreneurial successes, one of them Traverse City's very first car wash. A native of Southern Michigan, though born across the Detroit River in Sarnia Ontario, Don moved to Traverse City with his new wife in 1952, after being discharged from the U.S. Army.

Don served his country honorably in the Army for four years in Japan as a military policeman and later in Korea when war broke out. Don, as a part of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, advanced as far as the Yalu River on the Chinese border. Although he, like many veterans, did not often choose to discuss the war, when encouraged, Don would describe the long march north in winter with summer issue uniforms brought from Japan. He served two years in Korea, returning unharmed to Michigan where he met and married the former Jean F. Kane.

Professionally, Don has owned several businesses in Traverse City associated with automotive care, and sold insurance as an independent agent. His last business, his snow removal service, coexisted with many of his other interests, finally being sold at his retirement a few years ago. Don is fondly remembered for his dedication to the Masonic Lodge.

Having originally taken degrees in 1957, Don, a lifelong member of Traverse City Lodge No. 222, was affiliated with all York and Scottish Rite bodies, Saladin Temple, AAONMS, and the High Twelve Club of Traverse City. Don served as Master of Lodge 222 in 1964, and president of the Cherryland High Twelve Club in 1967. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and enjoyed his proudest moment on becoming Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Michigan in 1987.

Mrs. Heming survives him after fifty years of marriage in June of this year. Together, they raised five children, Jeffrey (Kathy) Heming of Southlake, Texas, Donna Marie of Mason, Ohio, Pamela (Thomas) Park of Traverse City, Paul (Kathy) Heming of Mason, Ohio, and Valerie (Chris) Leach of Alexandria, Va.; brother, Wallace (Connie) Heming of Port Huron; and twelve grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held for Don at Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., Traverse City, on Friday, July 26, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. The service will feature a Masonic candlelight ceremony conducted by Richard Sands, past Grand Master of the Michigan Masonic Lodge, followed by a service officiated by the Rev. John Ellinger. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684, or the Masonic Foundation, 233 E. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3270. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

A.L. "Al" Miller 2005

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Traverse City Record Eagle, Travese, Michigan
A.L. "Al" Miller
Died September 22, 2005
AURORA, Wis. - A.L. Miller, 87, of Aurora, Wis., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005. Born in Oak Forest, Ark., on Oct. 11, 1917, A.L. was the youngest of four children. He was born to William and Elizabeth Miller.

Mr. Miller grew up in Oklahoma, but because of his Army career, was able to live in several places during his adult life, including the Philippines, Texas, Michigan and Arizona. He visited several other places, including Australia, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. He moved to Aurora, Wis., in 1997, and resided with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Miller was a lover of life. He was a loving and caring individual who easily made friends. He always had a story to tell. Once you heard one of his stories, you were hooked, and couldn't wait for the next one. Football season was always exciting at the house in Aurora, Wis. Al was rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, while the rest of the house was pulling for the Packers! He watched his Cowboys often and was an avid fan, no matter how they were doing for the season. He will be missed this next season.

Al had two children, stepson, Orville Tuck Sr., who preceded him in death in 1986; and daughter, Delores (Dennis) Coddington of Frankfort, Ind. Besides his son, he was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Janie; sisters, Mae and Jewel; and one brother, A.C.

He is survived by grandson, David Tuck Sr. and his wife, Julie of Aurora, Wis., their children, David Jr., William and Ashley; daughter, Delores (Dennis) Coddington of Frankfort, Ind.; stepdaughter-in-law, Linda (Dennis) Conway; grandchildren, Danial (Lois) Tuck, Cindy (Tim Laukhart) Tuck, Orville (Kay) Tuck, Belinda (Ron) Way, Mary (Smoke) Skillern, Delores Marie (Travis) Strain, Danny (Lisa) Arnold; many nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; plus many other friends and extended family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska on Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Pastor Robert Lanning from the Rollins Christian Fellowship Church will be officiating. Great-grandsons, David Tuck Jr., Bill Tuck, DJ Tuck, Joshua Tuck, Jesse Krumlauf and Noah Williams are honored to be pall bearers. Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Wexford County. Arrangements were made by the Wolfe Funeral Home of Kalkaska.

Kenneth 'Ken' Leroy Darrow 2000

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Kenneth 'Ken' Leroy Darrow
Died February 16, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Kenneth "Ken" Leroy Darrow, 70, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born May 8, 1929, in Traverse City, he was the son of Kenneth W. and Opal I. (Kellogg) Darrow. On Dec. 18, 1960, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Traverse City, he married the former Rose Mary Melichar. Kenneth was born again on Jan. 26, 1999.

Kenneth served in the Korean conflict from 1949 to 1952. He was employed as a sales representative for Sentry Insurance. He was also city secretary of the men's bowling association for many years and two bowling leagues. He was an avid golfer at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club and a member of the Optimist Club. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and family get togethers.

He is survived by his wife; a son, William K. (Patricia Fehrenbach) of Grawn; daughters, Patricia G. (William D.) Draper of Grand Rapids, Suzanne M. (Paul) Wise of Boyne City and Christina K. (Michael) Majszak of Traverse City; brothers, Matthew (Janet Welsh) Darrow of Ypsilanti and Jon (Linda Atkinson) Darrow of Alma; sisters, Jacquelyn (Ronald) Flynn of Northville and Barbara A. (Richard) Graham of Las Vegas, Nev.; 13 grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, where visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Rev. Paul Wise will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association.

Alfred T. Fry 2000

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Alfred T. Fry
Died July 24, 2000
EMPIRE - Alfred T. Fry, 89, of Empire, died Monday morning at home. Born September 10, 1910, in Empire, he was the son of John and Anna (Alpers) Fry.

Alfred served in the U.S. Army with the No. 1302 Engineers regiment during World War II and the Korean War, retiring in 1967. He was a member of Empire Masonic Lodge No. 590 and the Empire VFW No. 2262. Alfred was a carpenter and loved to tinker around his house. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Geisert of Empire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; his parents; and a sister, Leota Nowicki.

Visitation will be at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Masonic Services will then be on Wednesday, July 26, at 3 p.m. conducted under the auspices of the Empire Masonic Lodge No. 590. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire conducted by the Cherryland VFW Post No. 2780. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Masonic Crippled Childrens Fund.

Theodore Wells Swift 2000

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Theodore Wells Swift
Died February 25, 2000
LANSING - Theodore Wells Swift died Feb. 25, 2000, of an apparent heart attack.
Born June 8, 1928, he was the son of Leland and Frances Swift of Battle Creek. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean War, he earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Theodore married Anne Robson Gilbert in 1953 and joined the Lansing law firm of Foster, Foster & Campbell. He was a lifelong Lansing area resident, practicing at the same firm, which now bears his name, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., for 45 years.

A man of great wit, class and grace, he had an impeccable reputation as a lawyer and civic leader. Ted was a member of the American Bar Association and the Michigan State Bar Association. He was a member and past president of the Ingham County Bar Association. He was the former chair of the committee of Professional and Judicial Ethics, State Bar of Michigan and was appointed by the Governor to serve as the chair of the Michigan State Board of Ethics. Despite these and other distinctions, to the end he claimed he was still trying to find his niche. Listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1987, among his many roles was serving as a visiting Professor of Law at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, in 1986.

Mr. Swift was as renowned for his community involvement as his professional accomplishments. He was a current member of the Dean's Community Council of Arts and Letters for Michigan State University. He remained active in the Lansing Rotary club where he served as president in 1974 and 1975, but was best known as the perennially incompetent master of ceremonies at the Annual Rotary Club Christmas Celebration held for the orthopedic and hearing impaired children, families and staff of Walnut and Woodcreek Schools, Lansing. The children of Walnut and Woodcreek Schools will miss their beloved Uncle Ted. He was a toast master, poet, off-key singer, sometime actor and semi-professional public speaker.

Most recently he served as the Eighth District Congressional Coordinator for John McCain, and his victory in that race avenges his only other foray into Michigan Republic politics, a failed bid for the Republican nomination to the Michigan State Senate in 1962. He was an active, if agitated, member of the Republican party.

Ted loved northern Michigan, and especially Leelanau County, where he owned a lake cottage on a small point of land he fondly dubbed "Point-less." He was known locally for his role as the lead attorney representing the Michigan Sports Fisherman in the long running dispute over the use of gill nets in the Great Lakes. He will also be remembered for his donation of bright red English phone booths to the community of Suttons Bay.

Surviving are his loving and patient wife, Anne Gilbert Swift; his sister, Ruth Swift Wilcox of Greensboro, SC; his son, Timothy Warren Swift and wife Lynn Elizabeth Vaughan of Geneva, SW; his daughter, Sara Swift Morgan and husband Christopher Lewis Morgan of Austin, Texas; his son, Thomas Wainwright Swift of San Francisco, Calif.; and four beautiful and rambunctious grandchildren, Clayton Morgan and Eliza Morgan of Austin, Texas and Leland Swift and Frances Swift of Geneva, SW.

Memorial services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lansing on March 3, 2000. The family suggest donations be made to the Leelanau Conservancy.

Theodore "Ted" Swift
Husband, father, advocate,
A wit that never ceased,
You've touched us, Ted,
and filled our hearts,
And now we wish you...peace.

Peter D. Wilson 2000

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Peter D. Wilson
Died July 17, 2000
BATTLE CREEK - Peter D. Wilson, 72, of Battle Creek, died Monday at his home. Born April 18, 1928, in Detroit, he was the son of Arthur W. and Grace (Henderson) Wilson. On Aug. 2, 1958, in Detroit, he married the former Mildred M. Miller, who preceded him in death on March 2, 1994.

Peter moved to Battle Creek in 1963 from Empire. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict as a U.S. Marine. He also served during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at the American Fibrit Co. in Battle Creek for eight years, retiring in 1990 and also worked for HB Sherman Eaton's & Clark Equipment Co. in Battle Creek. Peter was a member of the VFW Post 565 and American Legion Post 298 in Battle Creek.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas J. Wilson of Battle Creek and Jimmie R. LaForest of Suttons Bay; four daughters, Diana M. Kohler of Suttons Bay, Carrie M. Girod of East St. Louis, Ill., and Sandy M. Oakland and Cindy M. Barney - both of Battle Creek; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Grace Standke.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Huisinga of First Baptist Church of Springfield officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the American Legion Post 298. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek.

Gilbert Arthur Dodge 2000

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Gilbert Arthur Dodge
Died July 12, 2000

TRAVERSE CITY - Gilbert Arthur Dodge, 73, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born Feb. 5, 1927, in Detroit, he was the son of John G. and Gladys E. (Collins) Dodge. On Dec. 27, 1969, in Detroit, he married the former May Atkinson of Kendal Cumbria, England.

Gilbert was a university campus director at Wayne State University, retiring April 25, 1984. Prior to that he had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in Los Angeles. He served with Army Transportation Corp during the Korean War, completed active service in 1955 and resigned his commission in 1965. Gilbert was a member of the American Institute of Planners, Michigan Group of Planners and Theta XI Fraternity University of South California, where he received his BA. Master of Urban Planner was received at Wayne State University. He brought his lovely wife from England where she was a head mistress. Gilbert became a member of Grace Episcopal Church in December, 1998. He is survived by his wife, May Dodge, of Traverse City; mother, Gladys E. Dodge of Detroit; brother, Neil G. Dodge of W. Bloomfield and a nephew, Robert M. Dodge of Denver.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City with Rev. Catherine Woods Richardson officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the Dodge family has suggested that memorials be directed to either Interlochen Public Radio or a charity of one's choice. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Robert A. Dohm Sr. 2000

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Robert A. Dohm Sr.
Died July 9, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Robert A. Dohm Sr., 71, of Traverse City and Manistique, died Sunday in Manistique as a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Robert was born May 24, 1929, in Traverse City to Anthony and Alta (Widdis) Dohm. On June 7, 1941, on the Old Mission Peninsula, he married the former Corene Sheldon who survives.

Robert, along with his father, owned and operated Tony Dohm and Sons garage on Old Mission Peninsula before going to work for J.I. Case as a district representative. He worked for J.I. Case for 25 years and retired in 1984. He then became co-owner and president of Northern Michigan Equipment of Traverse City, retiring in 1996.

Robert served in the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division. He was a member of the Traverse City Elks Lodge No. 323, the American Legion Post No. 4007 and was a member of the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harleys.

Besides his wife, Corene of Traverse City and Manistique, Robert is survived by a daughter, Toni (Cecil) Nye of Kingsley; two sons, Jeffrey (Kathe) Dohm and Ronald (Peggy) Dohm Sr. - both of Traverse City; six grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Dohm of Lake Ann, and Zachary (Crista) Ligon, Dijon Dohm, Kaili Dohm, Kaatje Dohm, and Ronald Dohm Jr. - all of Traverse City; and three great-grandchildren, Madison Dohm of Lake Ann and Paige and Alexa Ligon of Traverse City. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Dohm Jr., in 1981, and his parents.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

A 'Celebration of Life' service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Jack Steenbergh will officiate. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full military honors under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Cherryland Post No. 2780. Memorials may be directed to the Peninsula Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Weldon L. 'Wally' Pojar 2000

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Weldon L. 'Wally' Pojar
Died July 1, 2000
SOUTH BOARDMAN - Weldon L. "Wally" Pojar, 67, of South Boardman, died Saturday at his home. Wally worked for several years as a meat cutter and then spent the remainder of his career as a mud engineer in the oil industry. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Gardner-Neihardt American Legion Post in South Boardman. He had resided in Kalkaska County since 1972 and was a member of the South Boardman United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association.

Wally was born in Norfolk, Neb., on Aug. 28, 1932, the son of the late Herman and Rose Kucera Pojar. On Aug. 24, 1958, in Omaha, Neb., he was united in marriage with Marilyn Stahr.

He was a loving and unselfish husband, father and friend to those who survive who include
his wife, Marilyn; two daughters, Kellie Pojar of South Boardman and Debra Pojar of Kalkaska; six brothers, Bob, Patrick, Thomas, and Larry Pojar - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Duane Pojar of Minneapolis, Minn., and Virgil Pojar of Sioux City, Iowa; seven sisters, Adeline Evans of Foster, Neb., Engeline Bradish, Vada Coan, and Charlyne Snyder - all of South Sioux City, Neb., Marguerite Roberts of Pender, Neb., Lois Luenhagen of Boise, Idaho, and Caroline Angerman of Silt., Colo., three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Leo and John Pojar, preceded him in death.

A service of appreciation for the life of Wally Pojar will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Pastor Howard Seaver will officiate. Interment will be in Boardman Township Cemetery, Kalkaska County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Col. Albert J. Brey 2000

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Col. Albert J. Brey
Died June 27, 2000
EMPIRE - A love for his faith, country and family was the passion which shaped the life of Colonel Albert J. Brey. A native of Caspian, Mich., Col. Brey lived in both Empire, Mich. and Port Richey, Fla. He also lived previously in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. He died peacefully of cancer at the age of 83.

Col. Brey served in World War II during the European Campaign as commander of an Army Corps of Engineers engineer battalion. He was decorated with a Battle Star three times. He left the military in 1946 and opened a confectionery store with his wife and best friend, Bette Jo. "A.J. was a friend to all and a protector and provider," said Bette Jo.

In 1948, at the onset of the Korean conflict, he was recalled to active duty. Attached to the 1st U.S. Marines, he participated in the Inchon landing in September, 1950, and earned a U.S. Presidential Citation. Continuing to serve in Korea until 1953, he received numerous other decorations including the Bronze Star, two commemorative ribbons, the Korean Presidential Citation and six more Battle Stars.

After the Korean War, Col. Brey became a military attach at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. An avid photographer, he was often praised for his vivid photographs of Paris at night. His military career continued at the Pentagon between 1958 and 1962 where he was Chief, Intelligence Branch Mapping Division, Office of the Chief of Engineers. Later, he was assigned to Iran where he oversaw the building of a small city for Iranian soldiers and their families.

After his return from Iran, Col. Brey was Professor of Military Science at the University of Detroit. He concluded his military career between 1969 and 1971 in Fort Lee, Va. at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and Fort Lee where he served as Director of Facilities Engineering. As a result of his service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

Throughout his life, Col. Brey was a devoted and practicing Catholic and served as an usher at St. Philip Neri in Empire, Mich. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the church, where a vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at the church.

Col. Brey is survived by his wife, Bette Jo; daughters, Ingrid K. Brey and Sonya Yvonne Stanz; one grandchild, Zachary Stanz; five sisters; and two brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 and the Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Pasco County, Fla. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Milton George Hays

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Milton George Hays
Died December 30, 2000

TRAVERSE CITY - Milton George Hays, 80, lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Saturday afternoon at his home.

He was born on June 29, 1920 in Traverse City, son of George and Edith (Peaslee) Hays. On March 17, 1948, he married the former Florence M. Kiviniemi in Traverse City.

Milt was retired from the State Hospital, where he was an upholsterer, a trade he learned from his father and then taught to his son. A veteran of World War II and Korea, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780, as well as the Michigan Retirement Association and the Landing Craft Support Association. In his younger years. Milt enjoyed swimming, skating and boating.

He is survived by his wife, Florence; children, Linda Scheele of Traverse City, Dawn (Jeffrey) Ameel of Tokyo, Japan, and George Hays of Traverse City; grandchildren, Leah Hays, Shanna Scheele, Corinne Ameel, Caitlin Ameel, Alexandra Ameel, Tiahna Hays and Matthew Hays; and his brother, Bill (Darlene) Hays of Traverse City. Milt was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Perry and Fred.

Visitation will be on Wednesday at 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Graveside services will be conducted in June, under the auspices of the VFW Cherryland Post 2780. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the VFW Cherryland Post 2780.

Rense Henry Joldersma

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SUWANEE, Ga. - Rense Henry Joldersma, 76, of Suwanee, Ga., formerly of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 7, 2003.

He served proudly in World War II and Korea.

Mr. Joldersma is survived by his wife, JoAnne Joldersma; sister, Margarie Michael; children, Michael, Lori, Doug and Nancy; and seven grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrange-ments were handled by Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth Chapel.

Gene Dixon: A Marine's Story 2004

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November 11, 2004, Traverse City Record Eagle, Traverse City, Michigan Record-Eagle/Doug Tesner

Gene Dixon, a Traverse City resident and U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, has his memoirs of the Korean War on an educational web site. The site, The Korean War Educator, is an educational resource to teach students about the war.

A Marine's Memories
By TOM CARR Record-Eagle staff writer

TRAVERSE CITY - Gene Dixon served his country in the "forgotten war" more than 50 years ago. Lately, though, he's finding that more people remember it. Dixon, 75, fought in the Korean War in 1950 and '51. He has been interviewed so his memoirs could be posted on the Web site "Korean War Educator." His memoirs are among those of more than 75 veterans listed on the site. Site founder Lynnita Brown said more than 400 veterans have participated in interviews lasting from three to nine hours. Dixon lauded her efforts. "The whole idea is to let them know today there was a war fought in 1950 and we lost a little over 50,000 men doing it," he said.

While the memoir includes chapters on his life both before and after the war, the highlight is his telling of the brutal conditions under which he and fellow soldiers fought. "Combat in Korea was probably about as bad as it gets," he said.

In his year there, temperatures ranged from 115 degrees Fahrenheit to 35 degrees below zero. The higher temperatures were "not good for climbing mountains," he said. In lower temperatures, his memoir states: "I can recall chipping away at a can of frozen franks and beans, one bean at a time. "In the extreme cold, soldiers' weapons did not function well and they had trouble maintaining an adequate water supply.

That was during the worst part of his tour, the Chosin Reservoir campaign, he said. He was one of about 20,000 Marines who had waged a northward campaign into North Korea. Once at the reservoir, though, they found themselves surrounded by more than 200,000 Chinese. That campaign demonstrated for the first time the vast numbers of troops the Chinese had committed to the war, he said.

"The entire First Marine Division was cut off," Dixon said. Seeing they were surrounded and outnumbered, the American troops ended their northward push. They turned around and attacked the southern part of the Chinese line so they could withdraw. They fought for 13 days while trudging 35 miles on a mountain supply road, hearing that the Chinese had orders to kill the entire First Marine Division.

Cargo planes dropped supplies. Those wounded and killed in action were evacuated as well as possible by air, with some of the dead being taken out by truck. At one point, engineers used air-dropped materials to repair a bridge that had been blown up by the Chinese so the U.S. troops could continue their travel.

"On December 10, 1950, I 'celebrated' my 21st birthday by walking out of the Chosin Reservoir alive," Dixon said in the memoir. "I have to believe it was God and good leadership that prevailed. It was a miracle that so many Marines and their equipment survived the ordeal and that they managed to bring so many KIA's (killed in action) out with them."

Some 6,000 American troops were killed, wounded or captured at Chosin. Thousands of others suffered frostbite. Dixon said he still has trouble with his feet in the cold. While the Chinese won the battle, Marine records say they lost 25,000 soldiers.

Brown called Dixon's memoir an "excellent" contribution to the site. "Gene has a good memory of his personal participation," she wrote in an e-mail. "He has done extensive reading and research about what was happening in his company during the war, and he was willing to talk about it."

Dixon has printed and bound a copy of the narrative from the Web site. It totals about 60 printed pages, including the photos he supplied and maps to illustrate battles. After the war, Dixon continued a 20-year military career, during which he received several citations. He came to Traverse City in the 1950s as a Marine recruiter and met his wife Verna here.

He made it to gunnery sergeant and in 1966, was offered a promotion to master sergeant. However, he declined and retired. "Our kids had reached school age," he said. The Korean education site is not the only place to read about Dixon's experiences in Korea on-line. He had already posted it in another form on his own Web site, including music on every page and a slide show of war photos. He was recently approached by an author in Idaho for a chapter in a book titled "Heroes Among Us."

"I said, 'I'm no hero,'" Dixon said. "I feel the heroes are the ones that didn't come back."

Marvin Joseph Ance

2009-07-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

Marvin Joseph Ance
Died June 19, 1999
LAKE LEELANAU - Marvin Joseph Ance, 60, of Lake Leelanau died Saturday at his home.
Born April 26, 1939, in Leland Township, he was the son of Francis and LaVader (Ward) Ance. On June 28, 1959, in Almont, he married Valeria E. Friedenstab, who survives.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked at the Traverse City State Hospital, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He loved to hunt and fish. Marvin always greeted everyone with a hearty hello and a strong handshake.

He is survived by his wife; six children, Ginger (Bryan) Hardy of Bellaire, Kay Frances Ance of Pauls Valley, Okla., and Penny (Mark) Tunnicliff, Ellen (Jeff) Peek, Barbara Ance and Christine Ance - all of Traverse City; brother, Richard (Barbara) Ance of Louisiana; and sisters, Eleanor Brownell, Debbi McCalop and Diana Ance - all of Florida; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rachel Campbell.

Funeral services were held Monday evening at Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.

Arthur Junior Baldwin

2009-07-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

Arthur Junior Baldwin
Died December 15, 1999
PESHAWBESTOWN - Arthur Junior Baldwin, 68, of Peshawbestown, died Wednesday at his home. Born Sept. 20, 1931, in Leelanau County, he was the son of William and Margaret Agnes (Sands) Baldwin. On June 24, 1972, in Peshawbestown, he married the former Catherine C. Harris, who survives.

Arthur served in the U.S. Army in Japan and Korea. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arthur was a member of Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Besides his wife, he is survived by seven stepchildren, George Yannott, Jr., Sandra Sue Yannott, Florine Marie Yannott - all of Suttons Bay, Richard Arnold Yannott-Hart of Grand Rapids; Loi Ellen Chambers of Suttons Bay and Gail Lynn Yannott-Woods of Grand Rapids; a brother, Lavern Scott of Thompsonville; a sister, Mary Zubler of Houston; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a nephew.

Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday at Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Friends may also call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Andrew G. Buvala officiating. Burial will be in Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church.

Duane E. Dennis

2009-06-19T07:28:00.000-07:00

Obituary Traverse City Record Eagle
abt 10/11 June 1999
Traverse City, Michigan

Duane E. Dennis
d. 9 June 1999

Benzonia--Duane E. Dennis, 67, of Benzonia, died Wednesday at his home.
Born June 29, 1931, in Flint, he was the son of Herman L., and Ines M. (Sicard) Dennis. On June 16, 1956, in Marion, he married Jeanette L. Corner.

Duane served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. A resident of Benzonia since 1963, formerly of Marion, he was a designer and engineer for Climatron Heating and Cooling for 20 years. After retiring in 1993, he was employed as a funeral director's assistant by the Bennett-Jonkoff Funeral Home. He was a member of the Frankfort United Methodist church wehere he was active in the church men' club and worked with the youth for many years. He was also a member of the Benzie Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, member and past president of T.R.A.M.P.S. and the Benzie Area RC Club. He was a boy scout counselor and served on the scout committee. He loved to sail and fly radio controlled airplanes.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette "Jan"; sons, Jamie Dennis of South Bend, Indiana, Leslie (Karen) Dennis of Beulah, Bruce (Marilyn) Dennis of Columbus, Ohio, and Patrick (Kimberly) Dennis of Benzonia; daughter Paula (Rick) Stockford of Clare; grandchildren, Jordan Lee Dennis, Mary Ryan Holbert, Shawn Michael Stockford, Kelsey Liegh Stockford, Lindsey Amanda Louise Stockford, Matt Brent Dennis, Calvin Duane Dennis, Dayanara Rachelle Dennis, Amber Nicole Dennis and Kelly Curtis Dennis; brothers, Derwin (Gloria) Dennis of Marion, David (Nancy) Dennis of Evart, and Dean (Ethel) Dennis of Prudenville; sister, Diane (Keith) Smith of Evart; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Louise and Al Furkey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dale.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Frankfor United Methodist Church with Rev. Marvin Rosa officating. Burial will be in Benzonia Township Cemetery.

note: I have tombstone photographs but they need to be scanned.

Bobby R. Hays

2009-05-03T15:16:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
30 Mar 1957

Serving in Korea--Army Pfc. Bobby R. Hays, 20 of Garfield Avenue, recently arrived in Korea and now is a member of the [24th??] Infantry Division. Hayes a clerk in Company H of the division's 34th Regiment, entered the Army in October, 1954, and completed basic training at Fort Dix. New Jersey.

Leonard L. Case

2009-05-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
22 Mar 1956

Graduates in Korea--Pfc. Leonard L. Case, son of Leonard L. Case of Benzonia, recently graduated from the I Corps Supply Specialist School in Korea. He is a member of the 50th Engineer Company and entered the Army in July, 1954, going overseas the following December.

James W. Lutman

2009-05-03T15:02:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
20 Oct 1954

Returns from Korea--Pfc James W. Lutman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lutman, 524 1/2 Lake Avenue, has returned home from Korea, following one and a half years' service there. He was discharged on October 12th, and has returned to the Olofsson Tool and Die in Lansing.

Major Merle Hootman

2009-05-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
18 June 1954
Burdickville Local News

Major Merle Hootman, formerly captain at the Empire Air Base, but now at an air base near Wayne, has received his orders for Korea. Before leaving for his new assignment, he will visit Mrs. Ethel Atkinson, Mrs. Hootman, daughter of Mrs. Atkinson intends making her home in Traverse City during Major Hootman's absense in Korea. The Hootmans have two children, Harry and Reta Jean.

Albert Ochert

2009-05-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
14 Dec 1951

Somewhere in Korea--Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ochert, 606 East Eighth Street, have received word from their son that he is in Korea and would like to hear from his friends. His address is:

Cpl. Albert Ochert, AF16313472. 6413 Airbase Sqdn., APO 970 c/o P. M> San Francisco, California.

Roy G. Wise

2009-05-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
27 September 1952

Sgt. Roy G. Wise arrived home this week from a year's active duty in Korea to spend his furlough with his family here. Mrs. Wise went to Battle Creek Tuesday to accompany him home.

Leonard G. Lyon

2009-05-03T14:33:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
3 Nov 1951

Military Rites--A military funeral for First Lieutenant Leonard G. Lyon, native of this communityy and World War II veteran who was killed in Korea, Feb 13, 1951, was held this afternoon. The rosary was recited at the Martinson Funeral Home and military graveside services followed at which Fr. R. W. Passeno of the Immaculate Conception Church officiated and burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.

Cpl. Raymond Panek & Sgt. Bernard Panek

2009-05-03T14:26:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
17 Aug 1951

Home from Korea--Cpl Raymond Panek, who has been stationed in Korea since September, is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Panek of Cedar. Sgt. Bernard Panek is also visiting his parents.

John C. Hanell

2009-05-03T14:05:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
5 Jul 1951

Promoted to Corporal--A Traverse City arm man has been promoted to the rank of Corporal in Korea. Corporal John C. Hanell, son of Mrs. Lydia Anna Hanell, of Route No. 4, Traverser City, was promoted while serving in the 1st Cavalry Division 7th Cavalry Regiment. Hanell's unit has been on the Korean front since last July when it landed amphibiously at Pohang-dong. It was also the first unit to smash northward through the Taegu perimeter in September, leading UN forces in the spectacular drives into North Korea.

Robert V. Otis

2009-05-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
9 Jun 1951

Serving in Korea--Pvt Robert V. Otis of Williamsburg R. 1 recently joined the 35th Infantry "Cacti" regiment in Korea. The 35th regiment is part of the 25th Infantry "Tropic Lightning" division commanded by Brig. Gen J. S. Bradley--the second U. S. Army Division committed to action against the Communists last July.

Cpl Al Vert

2009-05-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
11 Jan 1951

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Vert recieved word their son, Cpl. Al Vert of California, wounded in Korea while serving with the U. S. Marines, is not in a hospital in Japan.

2009-05-03T13:46:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
6 Nov 1954

Cpl. Harry Voice arrived home Monday after spending 15 months in Korea. He left Wednesday for Fort Sheridan, Illinois where he will receive his discharge next Tuesday.

Pfc. Robert L. Decker

2009-05-03T13:41:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
23 May 1954

Served in Korea--Pfc. Robert L. Decker is returning to the States after serving with the army's I Corps in Korea. He arrived in Korea during January 1953 as a cannoneer in the 17th Field Artillery Battalion's Battery C.

Pvt. Carl Gibbons

2009-05-03T13:29:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
26 Jan 1951

Pvt. Carl Gibbons, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gibbons of Kalkaska county and a veteran of three years of service, has been reported wounded in Korea. Pvt. Gibbons went to Korea with the first American troops.

Phillip G. Mulder

2009-05-03T13:02:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
13 Oct 1950

Service in Korea--Phillip G. Mulder, grandson of Lena Keaton on 912 Boyd Avenue, who enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, has been promoted to Corporal. He has seen much service in Korea but more recently is back with his regular training squadron of air police. Prior to entering the service Cpl. Mulder spent many summer vacations with his grandmother and friends here. He is the son of Mrs. Rose Mulder of Grand Rapids.

Eleven Enlist in Army Here

2009-05-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
1 Jul 1950

The following eleven men have enlisted in the U. S. Air Force during the month of June through the Traverse City Army and Air Force Recruiting Station. It was announced today by Sgt. Douglas A. Anderson, office in charge of the station:
Charles L. Wayashe, Northport
Lee H. Hilbert, Traverse City
John Dreves, Traverse City
LaVern A. Kleam, Traverse City
Loren Cobb, Traverse City
Dudley Elkins, Benzonia
James E. Boals, Elk Rapids
John J. Kasper, Grayling
Donald K. Owens, Grayling
Robert D. Brow, Lake Leelanau
end of article..

It is not known if any of these men spent any time in Korea. If you have knowledge one way or the other please contact me at kingsley@aol.com with Military in Korea in the subject heading. Thank You.

Kenneth L. Koenig

2009-05-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
25 May 1949

For Army Discharge--Corp. Kenneth L. Koenig has been assigned to Ft. Eustis, Virginia to await his discharge from the service after spending a sixty-day leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Koenig, Madison Street, following his return from two years in Korea.

Capt. Ivan Thompson

2009-05-03T12:37:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
17 Nov 1948

Cpl. Ivan Thompson who spent the past few months in North Korea, is spending a 60 day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thompson and family.

Cpl. James Pence

2009-05-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
30 April 1947

In Korea: Cpl James Pence who home is in this city has recently received a promotion from Pfc. to his present rank of Corporal. He is now in Korea assigned to the Anti-Tank company of the 20th Infantry Regiment. This 20th Regiment is a unit of the Sixth Infantry Division which is on occupation duty in southern Korea.

Henry F. Dunklow

2009-05-03T11:26:00.000-07:00

Henry F. Dunklow Obituary

Traverse City Record Eagle
Traverse City, Michigan
abt 5 Jan 2000

Died January 5, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Henry F. Dunklow, 68, of Traverse City, died Wednesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born May 9, 1931, in Lake Leelanau, he was the son of Henry and Katherine (Egeler) Dunklow. On Sept. 3, 1955, in Traverse City, he married the former Mary Bopry.

Henry served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. He was employed in the cherry processing industry for nearly 35 years, including Kroupa's, Inc. for 25 years and eight years at Underwood Orchards, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed spending time with his family and working outdoors.

He is survived by a son, Douglas (Tamara) Dunklow of Ludington and Traverse City; two daughters, Kathleen (Scott) Beiser and Kristin Dunklow - both of Traverse City; two grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Dohm of Lake Ann and Kelli Beiser of Traverse City; two brothers, Orville (Cecelia) Dunklow and Donald (Lucie) Dunklow - both of Lake Leelanau; three sisters, Dora Runge and Betty (Bernard) Belanger - both of Lake Leelanau and Edna Meslowski of Muskegon; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Dunklow, also of Lake Leelanau; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Rev. Donald Engebretson officiating. The family will greet friends Friday at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School, the American Cancer Society or Cherryland Humane Society.

Carl Dreves

2009-03-01T16:55:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
8 Oct 1954 pg 15
Bingham Local News

Jack Donner visited Carl Dreeves of RFD Traverse City, Sunday afternoon and evening. Carl has just returned from Korea and has received his discharge from the service.
end

Found nothing on the Dreeves name but: Carl A. Dreves b. 29 Sep 1910 and d. 14 Jan 1988 (verified) was found in the Social Security Index. Grand Traverse marriage records show Carl A. Dreves and Margaret Snyder married in 1929 in Liber 4, page 269. Death records for the same county show that Carl d. 14 Jan 1988.

1920 census of East Bay, Grand Traverse gives us Carl, age 9 living in East Bay township with his father, Joseph C and mother, Theresia (Mueller). Siblings Marquerite, Henry J. and Josephine A. Dreves.

The 1930 census shows Carl A of East Bay twp, age 19 living with wife Margaretta M., age 22. His occupation is truckdriving for the county. I know he also retired from the Grand Traverse County Road Commission. They are living next door to Carl's parents at this time. Carl is renting his home and has no radio in his home.

Carl is buried in Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan.

Carl's wife Margaret's surname has been found spelled Snyder and Snider. She was born 7 Mar 1908, Monroe, Michigan and d. 13 Mar 1997 Traverse City.

Bernard Benton

2009-03-01T16:47:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
21 Mar 1953 pg 7
Kingsley Local News

Sgt Bernard Benton, who has been serving in Korea, is spending
a 30-day furlough with his wife and daughter.

Marriage:
Bernard A. Benton mar Barbara L. Morgan 1951 Grand Traverse County, MIchigan

Social Security has a Bernard Benton b. 21 Apr 1904 d. Jan 1970 Kingsley, GT, MI

Grand Traverse County Clerk has a Benjamin B. Benton d. 26 Jan 1970

Richard Miller

2009-03-01T16:41:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
14 Mar 1953 pg 11
Kingsley Local News

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller have received word of the arrival of their son in Korea. His address is Pvt. Richard C. Miller, US55287230 Batry, "C" 96th F. A. Bn. APO 301, care of P. M. San Francisco, CA.

Charles Lewis

2009-03-01T16:32:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
April 1951

Silver Lake Grange
Silver Lake Grange will sponsor a games part and special homecoming for Charles Lewis, who has been stationed in Korea. (missing word) the Grange Hall at Grawn on Saturday evening at 8:30 0'clock. Dancing will be a feature of the entertainment and refreshments will be served. A blanket will be given away during the evening. All are invited.

Eugene Kropp

2009-01-25T19:23:00.000-08:00

29 May 1953 pg 14
Traverse City Record Eagle
Leland News

A memorial service was held at the school Monday evening for Eugene Kropp who lost his llife in Korea last September (1952). The members of his class placed a plaque in the hall of the school, which was unveiled by his mother at the services.

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Family Tree, Ancestry.com
Parents of Eugene are Wilber Claus Kropp and Evelyn Eleanor Dechow.

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Name:	Eugene A. Kropp
Birth Date:	1929
Birth City:	Leelanau
State Registered:	Michigan

Death Date:	22 Sep 1952
Death Country:	Korea
Death Description:	Killed in Action

War:	Korean War
Title:	Private, U.S. Army
Rank:	Private
Service:	U.S. Army
Service ID:	55245719
Notes:	Private Kropp was a member of the 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 22, 1952. Private Kropp was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Data Source:	Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

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Name:	Eugene A. Kropp
Birth Date:	1929
Birth City:	Leelanau
State Registered:	Michigan

Death Date:	22 Sep 1952
Death Country:	Korea
Death Description:	Killed in Action

War:	Korean War
Title:	Private, U.S. Army
Rank:	Private
Service:	U.S. Army
Service ID:	55245719
Notes:	Private Kropp was a member of the 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 22, 1952. Private Kropp was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Data Source:	Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

Edward Galla

2009-01-25T19:19:00.001-08:00

May 18 1951 pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News
Completes Basic

Marine Private First Class Edward Galla, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla of Cedar, was promoted to his present rank when he was recently graduated from 'boot camp.' Galla climaxed his recruit training by winning the marksman medal on a score of 202 out of a possible 250 during his weapons training. In addition to firing the Garand rifle for qualification. Galla fired other infantry weapons such as the .45 calibre pistol, carbine, and Browning automatic rifle. Galla enlisted in the Marine Corps on Februaru 27, 1951. He will be transferred from Parris Island to a Marine Corps unit serving on land, sea or in the air.

Jan 7 1953 pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News

On Furlough

Sgt. Edward Galla, USMC, recently returned from active duty in Korea, is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla of Cedar.

20 Jan 1953 pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News

Spend Weekend--The Misses Rose Marie Kabat and Martha Marsee of Detroit spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kabat of Cedar. Accompanying them back to Detroit were Miss Kabat's brother, Bernard Kabat, and nephew Sgt. Edward Galla, USMC, who was returning to Camp Miami, Florida.

24 Jan 1953 pg 9
Traverse City Record Eagle
Cedar News

Misses Rosemarie Kabot and friend Martha Marsee returned to Detroit, after spending the weekend with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kabot. They were accompanied by Sgt. Edward Galla, who will report at Camp Miami, Florida, after spending his furlough with his paretns Mrs. Peter Galla and Bernard Kabot.

Aug 21 1954, Saturday pg 11
Traverse City Record Eagle
Cedar News

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kabot and daughter, Madelen, and Bernard Kabot and Edward Gall of Dearborn, and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kabot and family of Lake Shore Road were weekend visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kabot.

December 4 1954 Saturday pg 8
Traverse City Record Eagle
Cedar News
...mentions Edward Galla visiting from Dearborn

20 April 1956 Friday pg 12
Traverse City Record Eagle
Engagement Article with bad photo!

The engagement of Miss Pauline Elizabeth Blonshine to Edward Galla son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla of Rt. 1 Cedar has been announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blonshine of R.4 Traverse City. The couple is making plans for a summer wedding.

17 September 1958 Wednesday pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
From California

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Galla and daughter, Deborah Kaye of Azusa, California have returned home after spending two weeks visiting their paretns, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla of Cedar and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blonshine of R. 4.

25 May 1960 Wedesday pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
Returns to California

Return home -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Galla and children have returned to San Dimas, California after visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galla of Cedar and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blonshine of R. 4.

Aug 4 1966 Thursday pg 12
Traverse City Record Eagle
Wedding for Leonard Galla and Charlene Kay Kuhn

Edward was here for the wedding of his brother Leonard. Seating the guests were Edward Galla of LaVerne, California

Per public records it appears Edward's home, city of La Verne, CA resident years 1993-1997

Robert J. Grubb

2009-01-14T07:19:00.000-08:00

The 1920 census gives the following information on Robert Jas. Grubb age 8 living with parents, Roy E. Grubb born Ohio and Velma M. born Michigan. The family is living on Rose Street and Roy is working in a garage. Siblings living in this household. Veda V. age 13; Reva A age 12; Raymond O age 10; Katherine M age 6; Beatrice V age 4yrs 3mos and Mildred M age 2yrs 2mos with all the children born in Michigan.

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Traverse, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 33; Supervisor's District 9; Lines 30-38.

There is a second 'sighting' of Robert Grubb age 9 listed as grandson living with James Widis (Widdis) on the Peninsula. Also in the household is aunts and uncles, William age 28; Alta age 17 and Hazel age 15.

Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Peninsula, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24; Supervisor's District: 9 Lines 90-94

In 1930 Robert James Grubb age 19, is found living on the Peninsula on with his parents. His father, Roy is renting a farm and farming it. Robert is working as a farm laborer. His siblings in this census are, Beatrice V. age 14; Mildred M age 12; Katherine M age 17; Ronald E age 7 and Gaylord W. age 5.

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Peninsula, Grand Traverse, Michigan; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 13; Supervisor's District 28-13 Lines 27-34

The U. S. Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Give the following facts for Robert J. Grubb
Robert was born 1911 in Michigan a white citizen living in Oakland county at the time of enlistment. His enlistment date is 27 May 1941 Kalamazoo, Michigan in Branch Immaterial- Warrant Officers, USA, with a Private grade as an enlisted man. His education is listed as Grammar school; his occupation is Gas and Oil man; single without dependents, height 67" and weight of 142 pounds.

Traverse City Record Eagle
August 3 1945 pg 3
Local News
HOME ON LEAVE
Coxswain Ronald Grubb is home on R 1, Peninsula Center road for a 30 day furlough from naval duty at Boston. Since entering service he has been on crash boat duty, meeting incoming transports. He was hospitalized five months when a plane crashed into a boat, injuring many of the crew of which Grubb was a member. His brother Military Police Sergeant Robert Grubb, is serving his fifth year, having seen action in New Guinea and the Philippines. He is now stationed at Marila.

There are many blurbs on Robert in the newsapapers many can be found at newspaperarchive.com

The Grand Traverse marriage records give Robert J. Grubb marrying Elizabeth E. Crowther in 1948 license 0180. OneWorldTree at ancestry.com gives a marriage date of 29 Aug.

Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996
Robert J. Grubb Sr. born 2 Mar 1911 and died 27 Feb 1993 residence Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County.

Social Security Record
Robert J. Grubb born 2 Mar 1911 and died 27 Feb 1993 residence Williamburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Obtained social security number in California before 1951. I question this??

Ernest G. Zetzman Jr.

2009-01-14T05:20:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
21 Dec 2008
ERNEST G. ZETZMAN, JR.
A resident of Fife Lake, Kalkaska County and born on 22 Feb. 1935 Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Ernest died 18 Dec 2008 Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan. Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, Wexford, Michigan with Rev. Dr. Bryan Salminen.

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Grand Traverse County Clerk records show:
Ernest George Zetzman Jr. died 18 Dec 2008

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CADILLAC NEWS
Abt 19-20th Dec 2008
Thanks for this donation for Ernest! frpm Diptera

Ernest George Zetzman, Jr.

CADILLAC - Ernest George Zetzman, Jr. of Fife Lake passed away Dec. 18, 2008 at Munson Hospice House after enduring Alzheimers. He was 73.

Ernie was born Feb. 22, 1935 to Ernest George and Agatha (Treichel) Zetzman Sr. in Lansing. He graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing where he was the Senior Class President in 1953. Ernie graduated from Michigan State University in 1958 with a Building Construction Management degree.

After college, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged. He married Billie Joanne Holmes June 4, 1960 in Lansing. Ernie worked for the State of Michigan for 37 years, retiring as a property appraiser for the Treasury Department. He had many friends in the northern Michigan county buildings.

Ernie had a lifetime passion for outdoor sports and the beauty in nature. He was a member of Hiawatha Sportsman Club, Ducks Unlimited and was an exceptional marksman. Sharing his love of hunting, fishing, golfing and athletic events with family and friends gave him great pleasure. His zest for life, words of encouragement, loving kindness and service to others will be remembered by many.

Ernie is survived by Billie Joanne Zetzman, his loving wife of 48 years who cared for him at home and daughters Shari (Pat) Johnson of Cadillac, Gretchen (Jeff) Knoblock of Traverse City and Karen (Dr. Steven) Mast of Traverse City. He was a beloved grandfather to 12 grandchildren, Ethan, Nick, Rachel and Lexi Johnson, Blake, Grant, Max and Chase Knoblock and Katie, Marshall, Mari and Stevie Mast. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Cary and family of Mason and aunts, Ella Smith and Virginia Albro.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 11198 E. M-55, Cadillac.

Officiating will be Dr. Bryan Salminen, Pastor. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home, 620 N. Mitchell in Cadillac. Interment will be in the Deepdale Cemetery in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund in memory of Ernie Zetzman.

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Leonard Morris Dalzell

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The 1920 census shows Leonard as 7 months old, born Michigan and the son of Edward and Lulu M. Dalzell. Living in Elmwood Twp, Leelanau, Michigan. Most likely he was born in Elmwood. The Grand Traverse County, Michigan marriage index shows that Leonard married June M. Ransom 1947 License No. 0112.

b. 23 Jun 1919 d. 26 Nov 1996 Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Fl (SSI)

Army War II Army Enlistment Records
Leonard M. Dalzall b. 1919 in Michigan enlistment date 27 May 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Education Grammar School; Occupation, Auto Serviceman; Height 68" Weight 135, Single man

The Florida Death Index states:
Leonard Morris Dalzell b. 23 Jun 1919; d. 26 Nov 1996 Pinellas, Florida at age 77

I cannot imagine there is not an obit on Leonard, if you have one please consider submitting for his mini-biography here. Thanks Brenda - email: kingsley@aol.com

Robert Homer Gum

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We discovered Robert as serving in Korea from this article County Sends 25 Selectees

WW2 Military Enlistment
Robert H. Gum b. 1917 in Illinois but living in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Enlistment date 27 May 1941 Kalamazoo, Michigan. Education Grammar school; Occupation Auto Serviceman; Height 70" Weight 147.

A Possible match:
Michigan Death Index 1971-1996
Robert H. Gum b. 29 Dec 1917 d. 9 Nov 1992 at Frankfort, Benzie, Michigan

Social Security Record
Name: Robert H Gum
SSN: Born: 29 Dec 1917
Died: 9 Nov 1992
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

John A. Boyer

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John A. Boyer b. 13 June 1912, Clement City, Lenawee, Michigan. and died 14 June 1987 Grand Traverse County, Michigan. His residence at the time was listed as Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan on the Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996 database. He is the son of Fred Anthony Boyer and Clara Elizabeth Anderson.

John married Blanche Nina Krebs 1 Mar 1934 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan. Blanche was born 16 Jul 1912 Olivet, Eaton, Michigan and died 31 Oct 1989 Traverse City, Grand Traverse Michigan. Blanche's residence according to the Social Security Index was Mancelona.

John's name is in an article posted earlier under Ken Stauffer

James Erwin Youmans

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James Erwin Youmans ? 30 May 1919 d. 11 Nov 2003 Muskegon, Muskegon, MI
James Erwin Youmans born 30 May 1919 in Michigan a white citizen of Grand Traverse County he enlisted in the Army on 27 May 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan into Branch Immaterial-Warrant Officers as a Private. James graduated from grammar school and worked as an automobile serviceman. He was 68" tall and weighed 138 pounds at that time.

Newspaper blurbs:
Traverse City Record Eagle
23 Nov 1945 pg 5
Pfc. James Youmans of Grawn has been discharged from the Fort Sheridan Separation Center.

Traverse City Record Eagle
3 Dec 1955 pg 9
Grawn Couple Wed 50 Years
by Nora Wagner

Silver Lake Grange home was the setting for a 50th wedding anniversary party Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 when Mr. and Mrs. Erva Youmans entertained their friends and neighbors and relatives at an open house in honor of their 50th anniversary. Golden chrysanthemums decorated the room and a large anniversary cake centered the serving table. Guests were from Traverse City, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Mesick, and Grawn. Their son, James Youman of Muskegon and his family were unable to attend.

Traverse City Record Eagle
31 Mar 1956 pg 17
Local News for Grawn
Mr and Mrs James Youmans and son of Muskegon will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Erve Youmans during the Easter weekend.

Traverse City Record Eagle
11 May 1957 pg 6
Local News Nora Wagner
Mr and Mrs James Youman and son of Muskegon, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Erve Youmans.

James Erwin Youmans is buried at Oakwood Catholic Cemetery with birth 20 May 1919 and death as 11 Nov 2003. Military data PFC U.S. Army World War II;

Clement Julius King

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I don't have any documented data yet on Clement but possibilities are:

Obit for Michael King of Isadore obit 20 May 1947 has a son, Clement King as living at home.

Possible Clement J. King. This obit does not mention Korea but it is still possible to be the right Clement. If anyone can tell me if this is correct please email me at kingsley@aol.com and put Korea in the subject heading. Thank You.

Man Victim of Home Fire in Leelanau 29 Nov 1971 page 1 and 11
Michael J. King (Clement) King, 56, of county road 643 near Cedar, Leelanau County, was burned to death early Sunday morning when fire destroyed the farm home in which he was living. Police and the Leelanau county medical examiner said the boy was almost totally consumed by the flames.

The fire was first observed by Patrick Fitpatrick of R. 2, Cedar, at 5:55 a.m. when flames from the home, located across the road from his own house, lighted up his living room.
Fitpatrick told his wife to call the Cedar Volunteer Fire Department and he rushed across the road to the house engulfed in flames with fire pouring from the roof. Unable to enter it, he pushed the car parked alongside it away from the flames.

Mrs. Fitpatrick told state police she had looked at the house shortly before her husband observed the flames and saw nothing amiss. She said she had seen the car driven into the yard and parked alongside the house at approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday evening.
George Rosinski, a member of the Cedar Fire Department was enroute hunting when he saw the flames shooting from the house as he arrived at the intersection of county roads 645 and 643. He said the fire was pouring from the center of the structure through the roof.

Rosinski drove to Cedar, triggered the alarm and drove the fire truck to the scene of the blaze. He was unable to enter the house which by this time was a roaring inferno.
Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Pleva, who lives in the first house west of the fire scene, hurried to the home and attempted to enter it through a rear door which led to another rear door into the structure. He was unable to force his way through the second door because of intense smoke and flames.

The house was owned by Pleva who was purchasing it from King. It was a two-story L-shaped structure heated by an oil space-heater located in the center of the home. An electrical junction was also located at this point in the house. The house was burned to the ground without even the walls remaining.

Police and fireman believe the blaze originated near the center of the structure on the first floor. The body was found in the pantry area.

Mr. King of Solon Township was born Dec. 28, 1914, the son of Michael and Theresa King. He worked for Koenig Construction Company in Traverse City for 15 years and for the past 10 years was employed with Pleva's Market in Cedar. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, Isadore.

He is survived by three brothers, Dominick and Edward, both of Traverse City and John of Cedar; five sisters, Mrs. Tillie Flaska and Mrs. Rose Holt, both of Maple City; Mrs. Veronica Zielkowski and Mrs. Francis Stanislawski, both of Cedar, and Mrs. Harold Barr of Traverse City.

A rosary will be recited this evening at 8 p.m. at Ray Martinson funeral home in Suttons Bay and the fuenral mass will be conducted at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Church in Isadore with the Rev. Father Benedict Marciulionis as celebrant. Burial will be made in Cavalry cemetery.

Carl James Hudson

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Carl James Hudson data submitted by nephew Larry Stauffer. Thanks kind sir!

Carl was born 26 June 1918 Summit City, Paradise Twp, Grand Traverse, Michigan
Carl J. Hudson married Pauline O. King 1946 Liber 5 pg 204 Grand Traverse, Michigan they married 23 Dec 1946 Summit City, Grand Traverse, Michigan and he died 3 Oct 1985 Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan. Carl is buried at Fort Custer Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is the son of Jesse Dow Hudson and Bessie Barratt with 8 siblings.

1942-1943

Military Data:
Carl J. Hudson b. abt 1917 in Michigan
Enlistment date: 27 May 1941 at Kalamazoo, MI
Branch Warrant Officcer, Private as enlisted man
Schooling: Grammar School; Occupation Railway SectionHand
Height 165 and 68" Tall.

Records
3 Oct 1985GT (No SSI)

Kenneth Eston Stauffer

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Kenneth Eston Stauffer data submitted by nephew Larry Stauffer. Thanks kind sir

I tried to get these images side by side but they just would not cooperate! Now this is odd. Sometimes when I view Kenneth's data on the main page there is a photo missing. If I click on his name to go to his link only then the other photo shows up.

Military Data: Kenneth E. Stauffer b. abt 1919 in Michigan, enlistment date 27 May 1941 Kalmazaoo, Michigan as Private. Education is four years of high school; occupation Automoblie Serviceman ; height 67" weight 147

Wayne Gibbs Burrows

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Grand Traverse Marriage Records
Traverse City, Michigan
Wayne G. Burrows married Dorothy Troutwine 1942 Liber 5 page 133

Wayne G. Burrows married Marianne Huffman 1962 record 0063 Not sure if this is Sr or Jr yet.

SSI records show Wayne G. Burrows b. 10 May 1917 d. 7 Mar 2006 Lodi, San Joaquin, Ca
Military Data: Wayne G. Burrows b. abt 1917 in Michigan; enlistment date 27 May 1941 Kalamazoo as Private. Education is four years of high school; Occupation Telephone and Telegraph frameman; Height 72" weight 185.

Thomas L. Fitzgerald

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Thomas Lester Fitzgerald b. 1 Sep 1918 (SSI) d. 6 Jul 2002GT

Traverse City Record Eagle
21 July 2002
- Thomas L. Fitzgerald, 83, of Traverse City, died July 16; Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

Frank A. Noteware

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The article County Sends 25 Selectees shows Frank as going to Korea
Frank A. Noteware b. 17 Sep 1906 (SSI) d. 26 Oct 2001

Traverse City Record Eagle
Oct 28 2001
- Frank A. Noteware, 95, of Traverse City, died Oct. 26; Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Grand Traverse Marriage Records
Frank A. Noteware married June R. Garland 1946 Liber 5 page 189

Flees, Chester L.

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**FLAG** Chester L. Flees
Died August 13, 2002
Traverse City - Chester L. Flees, age 83, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.
Chester lived in the area all of his life. Born in Isadore, on June 10, 1919, he was the son of Adam and Mary (Mikowski) Flees.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Pacific. One of the battles he fought in was for the island of Iwo Jima.

Chester was a finish carpenter and had worked for the Hannah Lay and Red Mill Lumber Companies. Over the years, he had made several boats, lots of kitchen cabinets and furniture. He even built his own house using only hand tools. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Cherryland VFW Post. He enjoyed camping and boating.

Surviving are a son Larry C. (E. Jane) Flees of Traverse City. two granddaughters, Kristie (Christopher) Coddington of Traverse City and Kimberly Flees of Traverse City; his sister, Alice (Horace) Stoodt of Bellville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

Chester was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Perszyk) Flees; and a sister, Agnes Bauman.
Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Father James Hayden as celebrant. Burial will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, with military honors conducted by the Cherryland VFW Post 2790. Memorial donations may be made to the Cherryland VFW Post 2780 or to Mass Intentions.

Records:
b. 10 Jun 1919 (SSI) d. 13 Aug 2002GT

County Sends 25 Selectees

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Traverse City Record Eagle -- Date Unknown - Each Man will have his own post as data is found. Anyone with information please email me at kingsley@aol.com

Alphabetical list of names in this article. Some men I have nothing on but the links are what I do have so far.
Those with blue links have their own postings. The others I have not searched or have not found data for.

John A. Boyer
Frank Morse Burnett b. 7 Nov 1918 d. 8 Apr 1996 Alanson, Emmet, MI (SSI)
Wayne Burrows (son of Wayne Gibbs Burrows)
Wayne Gibbs Burrows (Sr)
Donald Lewis Campbel
Robert James Grubb
Robert Homer Gum
Leonard Morris Dalzell
Thomas Lester Fitzgerald
Chester Leo Flees
Edward James Green
Edwin Guy Gregory d. 15 Oct 1951GT ?
Ernest James Harrigan b. 31 Mar 1919 (SSI) d. 12 Jul 2002GT
John Frederick Hohman (? 3 Apr 1967GT John W.)
Carl James Hudson
Lawrence Rudolph Huellmantel
Clement Juluis King
Donald David McKeenan
Frank Noteware
Jesse Lewis Russel Owen d. 2 Sep 1990 (No SSI)
William Michael Poboda
Kenneth Aston Stauffer
James Erwin Youmans

Fred Larson

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1957 Mar 23 page 7
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News

Sgt. 1/C and Mrs. Fred Larson and daughter Rene arrived
Thuirsday to spend a month's leave with Sgt. Larson's sister
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sharnowski. Sgt Larson
has served in Korea the past 18 months. Mrs. Larson and
daughter flew from Germany to join her husband for a vacation
here.

1957 May 4 page 6
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News Lake Leelanau

Staff Sgt and Mrs. Fred Larson have gone to Fort Leonard, Wood,
Missouri, where Sgt. Larson will be stationed. They had spent a
month at the Albert Sharnowski home.

Owen L. Dixon

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Dec 18th 1954 pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle

Promoted in Korea:
Owen L. Dixon, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dixon, 3140 Valk street, Muskegon, formerly of Buckley, has been promote3d to corporal while serving with the 772 Military Police Battalion in Korea. He is in Company C of "Seven-Seven Duce" one of the oldest M. P. outfits in Korea. Cpl. Dixon spent his school days in Buckley where he graduated with the 1950 high school class. Following graduation he went to Muskegon where he was employed at the Central Paper mill. Entering the army in April, 1953, Cpl. Dixon received his basic training, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana training in Korea January, 1954.

Leroy H. Morrison

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Dec 18 1954 pg 10
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News

Served in Korea
Marine Pvt. Leroy H. Morrison, Jr. of Kalkaska was scheduled to arrive in San Francisco, California on December 11th aboard the transport General A. W. Brewster, after serving 11 months in Korea with the First Marine Division.

Russell Chippewa

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October 21 1950 page 2
Traverse City Record Eagle
Son Awarded Badge

Pfc Russell Chippewa, son of Mrs. E. Chippewa, Omena Route 1, (Leelanau County) is currently serving with United Nations troops in Korea as a gunner in the machine gun platoon of Company M, 187th Regiment, of the 11th Airborne Division. Chippewa recently participated in a regimental task force drive by the 187th Regiment against North Korean resistance along the Tongjin peninsula north of Seoul where he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge.

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Jan 29 1953 page 3
Traverse City Record Eagle

Sgt. Russell Chippewa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chippewa of Rt. 1, Omena (Leelanau County, Michigan) has been spending a 35-day furlough at his home prior to being sent to Europe for assignment. He is a member of the 511th Airborne Infantry regiment of the 11th Airborne Division. Sgt. Chippewa has served in Korea. He enlisted in 1942, receiving his basic treaining at Fort Hood, Texas.

Joseph Belanger

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Jan 3, 1953 page 11
Traverse City Record Eagle

Pfc. Joseph Belanger has been home on leave from Camp Atterbury, Indiana, where he has been hospitalized for nearly two years as a result of action in Korea.

William Johnson

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Jan 3 1953 page 11
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News - Thompsonville

1st Lt. William Johnson is now stationed at the Walters Air Force Base in Texas, after serving in Korea.

Richard Lee Larson

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Richard Lee Larson
Died August 2, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Richard Lee Larson, 70, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday.

Richard was born in Flint on March 6, 1930, the son of the late Harry and Beatrice (Price) Larson. He lived in Traverse City since 1970.

Richard was a Grand Blanc High School graduate, class of 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War. He was a soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1979. Richard was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City and supported the Boy Scouts of America. He loved camping, boating, yoga, reading, gardening, beaches, skiing and nature.

He is survived by two daughters, Major Laura Larson of the U.S. Air Force, Beavercreek, Ohio and Mia (Thomas) Harrigan of Traverse City; three granddaughters, Bethany, Jessica and Kristen; three brothers, Kenneth James (Toni) Larson of Fife Lake, Harry Bruce Larson of Holly and Donald Thomas (Martha) Larson of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Gail (Peter) Hutchinson and Cathy (Thomas) Skellett - all of Flint; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a former wife, Doris (Moody) Larson; two daughters, Lisa and Lynn; one son, Larry; and a grandson, Jacob.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St. in Grand Blanc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, where a graveside military salute and flag presentation will be performed by the Flint VFW Post No. 822.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 or the Leukemia Society of America.

Thomas Alexander

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Thomas Alexander is found as a Korean Army Veteran.
b. 22 Jun 1933

marriage for Grand Traverse:
Thomas A. Alexander to Lettie Villas 1972 record 0009
d. 31 Jan 2001 Grand Traverse, Michigan
SSI says he got his Social Security number in Illinois.

An obit in Grand Traverse County was not found.

Walter J. Younglas

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TRAVERSE CITY - Walter J. Younglas, 77, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. He was born March 19, 1927, in Sault Saint Marie, to Peter and Elfia (DeTour) Younglas. He married Lucille Korson on May 17, 1952, at St. Wenceslaus Church in Gills Pier.

Walter graduated from St. Francis High School in 1946. He had been a resident of Traverse City since 1927, and was employed with Cherryland Electric for 28 years. He also worked as a cost accountant.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.

Walter is survived by eight sisters-in-law, Mrs. Clarence (Julia) Rieger of Traverse City, Miss Philomena Korson of Grand Rapids, Mrs. John (Bernadine) Gallagher Sr. of Cedar, Mrs. John (Catherine) McLenithan of Rapid River, Mrs. Gary (Emma) Gallagher of Traverse City, Mrs. Ray (Helen) Galla of Lake Leelanau, Mrs. Thomas (Magdalen) Gavin of Grand Rapids and Miss Ann Korson of Grand Rapids; three brothers-in-law, Philip (Joan) Korson of Lake Leelanau, Martin (Phyllis) Korson of Suttons Bay and Sylvester (Marie) Korson of Suttons Bay; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held today, Feb. 25, 2005, at the Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Father Fred Foundation or Mass Intentions (bu: 28Feb2005 died a natural death per burial record)

Kenneth E. Hubble

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Kenneth E. Hubble/Hubble

26 Jan 1951 Traverse City Record Eagle
Pfc. Kenneth P. Hubbell, 19, former Elk Rapids High School football star, is now being treated at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, recovering from injuries received when the truck in which he was riding was struck by enemy.

Pfc. Hubbell,, who enlisted in the army in November 1949, was stationed with occupation troops in Japan prior to going into Korea with the 25th Infantry Division.

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The death index of the GT County Clerk Ken's last name is spelled:

HUBBELL ,KENNETH E

2/ 6/2004

Obituary: Traverse City Record Eagle Feb 2004

Traverse City-- Hubble, 73, of Traverse City, died on Friday, Feb 6, 2004, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on July 9, 1931 in Ypsilanti, he was the son of Harvey and Lillian Hubble. He married his wife, Beverly Stites on March 10, 1975, in Traverse City.

As a truck driver, Ken drove for Michigan Milk Producer's Assoc., Chef Pierre and Peninsula Asphalt Company before retiring. He served our country in the U. S. Army in the Korean War.

He truly enjoyed life and being raised in Elk Rapids. One of his fond memories was being the kicker on the old six-man Elk Rapids High School team.

Playing the guitar and singing were special moments to Ken. The band he played with the "Over the Hill Gang" performing various sites around Traverse City and entertained the residents of the Grand Traverse Pavilions as well. He found relaxation from traveling and camping.

Surviving Ken are his wife, Beverly, of Traverse City; three daughters, Janice (Larry) Hockin of Williamsburg, Susan (Terry) Stuart of Grawn and Linda Hubble of Williamsburg and William (Becky) Hubble of Lafayette, Colo; eight grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Nathan, Shannon, Rachele, Branden, Katie and Anna; one sister, Sandy Pervis of Traverse City and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Feb 9 2004, from 5 to 8 p. m. at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A funeral service will take place at 11 am.m on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, also at the funeral home, with additional visitaion one our prior to the service. the Rev. Gary Gladfelter from the Elk Rapids Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids.

Memorial contributions in the honor of Kenneth may be made to the Elk Rapdis Baptist Church or the Immanuel Baptist Church of Traverse City.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rpaids Chapel of Covell FUneral Homes.

George Duane Hingston

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George Duane Hingston
Traverse City Record Eagle
May 2004

Traverse City-- George Duane Hingston, 73, of Traverse City, formerly of Mackinaw City, died Saturday, May 8, 2004, at his home after and extended illness.

He was born in St. Ignace on Feb. 15, 1931, the son of George W. and Helen L. (Moran) Hingston. On Nov. 30, 1957, he married Joyce Stafford in Traverse City.

Mr. Hingston was a steward with Great Lakes Freighters, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Cherryland VFW Post #2780, American Legion, and the Eagles. George served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and riding his bike around town, especially to the Farmer's Market. In his earlier years he liked to get out and snowmobile.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Hingston of Traverse City; daughter, Sandy Hingston of Traverse City; two sisters, Yvonne Bourrie and Nancy Wilkie of Florida; special nephew, Jeff Hingston of Mackinaw City; niece, Susan Rose of Grant; and many other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Duane Hingston; three brothers, Francis, Gilbert and David; and a sister, Irene.

Visitation will take place Monday, May 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, under the auspices of the Cherryland VFW Post #2780 at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Chaplain Ken Thomas will officiate.

The family asks those wishing to give memorials please remember Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Vasalia 'Charlie' Nickita

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Vasalia 'Charlie' Nickita
Traverse City Record Eagle

Traverse City-- Vasalia 'Charlie' Nickita, age 82, of Traverse City, died on Sunday, Jan 11, 2004. He was born on Dec. 10, 1921, in Cass Lake, Minn., the son of Lena Bater and Basala Nechita. On July 10, 1944, in Marysville, Calif., he married the former Alberta 'Birdie' Walden.

Charlie served in the U. S. Army during WWII, and was enlisted throughout the Korean conflict. He retired from the military in 1965. He and his wife owned and operated the Torch Riviera Bar and Restaurant until the later 1960's. He then went to work as a U. S. postal mail carrier, delivering mail in the Rapid City area, where he retired again. He and Alberta then moved to Brimley where they opened and operated Fishermans Wharf R. V. Park.

Charlie was a member of the Kalkaska Post and the Moose Lodge.

He enjoyed traveling throughout the world with his wife. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors of Charlie include his loving wife, Alberta 'Birdie' of Traverse City; sisters, Rose Moyer and Sylvia Twork, both of Detroit; brothers Nick Nechita and George Nechita, both of St. Clair Shores; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. A funeral service will take place at 11 a. m. on Friday, Jan 16, 2004, also at the funeral home.

The family asks those wishing to give memorials to please remember the American Heart Associaiton or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

George H. Rohde

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George H. Rhodes
Traverse City Record Eagle
January 2004

Traverse City-- George H. Rohde, 75, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at home. Born on Feb. 8, 1928, in Muskegon, he was the son of Herman L and Anna (Enkleman) Rohde.

On June 9, 1956, in Traverse City, he married the former Dorothy M. Smith, who survives.

George was a member of the VFW Post #2780 of Traverse City, and the American Legion Post #436 of Kingsley. He served in the United States Army honorably during the Korean Conflict, from 1950 to 1952.

George was formerly employed by Ralstan-Purvis, M. J. MacIntosh and Co., Builders Plumbing and Supple, and Stromberg-Carlson, from which he retired.

George loved to work in the garden, ice fish, help anyone in need and spend time with his extended family.

He is survived by his special family, Dennis, Donald, Pete, Dwayne Morton and Dorothy Fifarek; his nice, Patti Ritsema; his special little friends, Tabitha, Amanda, David, Logan, Tyler, Hannah, Griffin and Dillon; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Hilda.

Memorial services will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Thursday, Jan 15, 2004 at 11 a. m. with the Rev. Father Gerald Micketti as celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice, St. Patrick Catholic Church, or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Pfc. Charles L. Ruggles

2008-11-25T06:29:00.000-08:00

Name:	Clarence L Ruggles
Birth Year:	1922
Race:	White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:	Michigan
State:	Michigan
County or City:	Oceana

Enlistment Date:	24 Nov 1942
Enlistment State:	Michigan
Enlistment City:	Kalamazoo
Branch:	Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code:	Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade:	Private
Grade Code:	Private
Term of Enlistment:	Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:	Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:	Civil Life

Education:	4 years of high school
Civil Occupation:	Geographer
Marital Status:	Married
Height:	64
Weight:	117

Name:	Charles L Ruggles
Service Info.:	PVT US Army Korea
Birth Date:	19 Apr 1929
Death Date:	2 Aug 2000
Cemetery:	Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens
Cemetery Address:	3575 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684

Traverse City Record Eagle
Traverse City, Michigan
1950 March 21 pg 3

Completes Course--serving with the 545th Military Police Company of the First Cavalry Division, Pfc. Charles L. Ruggles, 20, so of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Ruggles of Kewadin, recently completed a training course. He received his basic military training at Fort McClelland, Alabama, and prior to his assignment with the First Cavalry division he served in Korea and China. Pfc. Ruggles is a graduate of the radio repair schol at Eta Jima, Japan. Prior to entering the service on September 5, 1946, he was a student at Elk Rapids.

Social Security Death Index:
Charles L. Ruggles b. 19 Apr 1929 and d. 2 Aug 2000 Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI

Death Notice: Traverse City Record Eagle, Wednesday 2 Aug 2000. Visitation will be held Saturday from noon to 1 p. m. Celebration of Life service at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.

Obituary:
Charles L. Ruggles
Died August 2, 2000
TRAVERSE CITY - Charles L. Ruggles, 71, a resident of Birchwood Nursing Home of Traverse City, died Wednesday. He was a resident of Traverse City for the past 28 years, previously of Centerline and Bay City, where he was employed by the State of Michigan.

Born April 19, 1929, in Hazel Park, he was the son of Beryl D. and Christina B. (Munroe) Ruggles.

Charles served in the Korean War with the 1st Calvary Division, U.S. Army. He was in the Korean Combat Zone from July 7, 1950 to Nov. 3, 1950, where he was wounded near the Chosin Reservoir also known as "Frozen Chosin." He received the Japan Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal with three bronze stars, United Nations Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart. A participant with the VFW Post No. 2780 and the Disabled American Veterans, he was a long standing member of the VFW Post No. 485 in Bay City. Charles was an avid reader and enjoyed music, baseball and most importantly the Detroit Tigers.

He is survived by his sisters, Mary Ruggles of Hazel Park and Margaret L. "Meg" (Leslie) Walton of Traverse City; brothers, Glenn I. (Margee) Ruggles of Union Lake and Eugene G. Ruggles of San Francisco; his uncle; many nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Mary Rancour of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beryl D. and Christina B. Ruggles.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes with Rev. Bill Haggard officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of the VFW Post No. 2780. Visitation will be from noon Saturday at the funeral home until the time of service. Interment will be in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, MI 48307.

Name: Clarence L Ruggles
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Michigan
State: Michigan
County or City: Oceana

Enlistment Date: 24 Nov 1942
Enlistment State: Michigan
Enlistment City: Kalamazoo
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Geographer
Marital Status: Married
Height: 64
Weight: 117

Burial Place:
Name: Charles L Ruggles
Service Info.: PVT US Army Korea

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1929
Death Date: 2 Aug 2000
Cemetery: Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens
Cemetery Address: 3575 Veterans Drive Traverse City, MI 49684

Jackie Miller

2008-11-24T17:37:00.000-08:00

Traverse City Record Eagle
Editorial: Cheers: 11/24/2008

-- To Jackie Miller, of Grawn, who the Grand Traverse Area Veterans Coalition named Veteran of the Year for 2008. The organization of 23 area veterans and ladies auxiliary groups surprised Miller with the award during a Veterans Day dinner at the Elks Club. The 76-year-old former U.S. Army staff sergeant did two tours of duty in Korea and three tours in Vietnam before retiring in 1972. He later worked 22 years at Munson Medical Center. Miller founded the local chapter of the Korean War Veterans, chartered in 1989, and for years has helped out at VFW Post 2780.

Harvey Louis Dubois

2008-11-21T13:40:00.000-08:00

Harvey Louis DuBois was born 11 May 1916 (?1917) in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan to Harold J. Dubois (1896-1958) and Adelaide Henrietta Bloom (1898-1977) and died 24 July 1989 Greenwood, Wexford, Michigan. Harvey is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Kingsley, Grand Traverse, Michigan. He had 2 marriages; first to Ruth Olson in Detroit (d. 1994) and Cynthia Featherstone.

Records Researched:
Social Security Record
Michigan Death Index

Men in Korea from Grand Traverse, MI

2008-11-19T17:29:00.000-08:00

Some men found in the Grand Traverse County Cemeteries... If there is a post on them it will say 'posted' if not, (red font) I have not researched or perhaps found anything on that person.

Eugene Kropp was KIA 1952 in Korea (St Paul Lutheran Cemetery)
Robert E Miller Korea (Oakwood) 25 May 1992 GT Death Record?
Walter Tobin Jr Korea MIA 1950 (Tobin Cemetery)

Albert D. Woodcox d. korea 1950 'posted'

Leonard G. Lyon Korea 1951 'posted'

Harold A. Otis Korea 1951 'posted'

Richard R. Majszak -- Korea 1951 'posted'

James B. Walling Germany 1950 Unk Korea

Charles J. Benak d. US 1951

Raymond D. Stefaniak d. US 1951

Ralph B. Balantine ----- 'posted'

Robert G. Gilbert - Korea 1951

Frances Carmody -'posted'

David A. Feriend ---'posted'

Charles Lawler ----'posted'

Johnie Donkers --- 'posted'

John McGarry d. US 1954

Found mention of Bill Gleason 17 Jun 1950 pg 9; stating if he had not been in Okinawa he would have been on the senior class trip. Also found where brother Leonard went to Korea 1951 Feb 22 pg 17. See separate post for these boys.

blurb about a couple of the 'boys' of Korea
4 May 1949 pg 12 Traverse City, GT, Michigan
Williamsburg News
Wednesday evening, May 4, the 4-H tractor maintanence boys plan to attend the supper given by Mr. Olsen for all Grand Traverse 4-H club tractor members. Ed and Charles Benak, Peter Watson, Bill Gleason, Keith Malcolm, Lyle Ashmore, Donald Lichty, Allen Goodman and Will Garland are local members.

Death for _A_ William M. Gleason d. 16 Oct 1983GT - check obit to see if this is the same 'Bill' as above. No marriage in GT county. No death or marriage in GT county for Leonard brother of William. Parents are Mr/Mrs Leonard Gleason

Make a post for:
Jan 7 1953 pg 3
Traverse City Record Eagle
Local News

Research obits/data for the following for serving in Korea: Same newspaper as above.
Spent furlough-A/3c Hal J. Tuller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tuller of Mayfield, has returned to his base at Biloxi, Miss., following a 15-day furlough with his parents.

Returns to Base: A/1c John F. Pleva left today to return to his base at Alexandria, La., after a Christmas furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pleva of Cedar.

Leaves for Biloxi--After spending a 30 day furlough with Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Korn, 1125 East Eighth Street, S/Sgt. Albert Korn left Monday morning to go to Biloxi, Miss., where he will be stationed as an instructor in radar.

Return to Selfridge--A/1c and Mrs. Lloyd Hermel returned to Selfridge field on Sunday they had been guests for New Year's Day and the weekend of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hermel of Elmwood Avenue.

Richard Majszak

2008-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

MAJSZAK Richard Data

Headstone: 5 Oct 1952 Age 27y. d. in KOREA
Catholic New Section at Catholic Oakwood in Traverse City, MI

Military Data

Corporal Majszak was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 5, 1951. Corporal Majszak was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.

Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

Name:	Richard F Majszak
Birth Date:	1927
Gender:	Male
Race:	Caucasian
Home City:	Grand Traverse
Home State:	Michigan
Citizen Status:	US Citizen

Death Date:	5 Oct 1951
Processed Date:	Nov 1979
Casualty Country:	Korea
Casualty Type:	Hostile - Killed
Casualty Cause:	US Army - No Information Available
Casualty Air:	US Army - No Information Available

Service Branch:	US Army
Component:	Z
Rank:	Corporal

Donald J Barton

2008-11-09T13:31:00.000-08:00

26 Jan 1951

Pfc. Donald Killed In Korea
Another local boy has made the supreme sacrifice for his country and as we look down the long roster of those who have given their lives for the principle of America, the price seems almost too heavy.

Mr. and Mrs. Harwood Barton who operate the I. J. Mosher Service Service Station in Kalkaska, received word Sunday night from the War Dept. in Washington, D.C., informing them that their only son Pfc. Donald James Barton, age 19, had been killed in action in Korea on December 4, 1950. Young Barton was a member of the 31st Regiment of the 7th Division, and had been in service better than two years. He was sent overseas in March 1949, and stationed at Camp Crawford, Hokkaido, Japan until the Inchon invasion.

Besides the parents he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Orpha Barton of Kalkaska.

Military Data:

Name:	Donald J Barton
Inducted From:	Michigan
Rank:	Private First Class
Combat Organization:	31st Infantry 7th Division
Death Date:	4 Dec 1950
Monument:	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Last Known Status:	Missing
U.S. Awards:	Purple Heart Medal

Private First Class Barton was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 4, 1950. His remains were not recovered. Private First Class Barton was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.

Gene Dixon

2008-10-22T03:39:00.000-07:00

Gene Dixon's "Veteran's Memoirs" There is a Memoirs Index making it simpler to find stories.

Edward G. Brockway

2008-10-22T03:12:00.000-07:00

Edward Glen is the son of Glenn Brockway and Pearl Marie Conway and was born 18 Feb 1925 in Adrian, Michigan. In the 1930 census he was living with parents in Rome, Lenawee, Michigan with younger siblings, Harriet, Vivian and staup step-siblings Elwood, Donald, and Francis.

Private First Class Brockway was a medic with the Medical Company, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while tending his wounded comrades in North Korea on April 18, 1953.

He was presumed dead on April 19, 1954. Private First Class Brockway was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Medical Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor

Any corrections or data found that you wish to add to this bio please email kingsley@aol.com

Attn: Korea Blog

Douglas J. Laurent

2008-10-22T03:09:00.001-07:00

Douglas J. Laurent was born to Fred Alfred Laurent and Genevieve Lamarre about 1928 in Wexford County, Michigan. Siblings Leland, Kenneth, Howard, Mary, Fredrick, Eugene, and Gerald.

Private First Class Laurent was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 27, 1951. Private First Class Laurent was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal. Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll.

Records to substantiate:

1930 Census

Korean War Casualties 1950-1957

WWI, WWII, and Korean Casualty Listings

Earl G. Dow

2008-10-22T03:06:00.000-07:00

Earl G. Dow was born about 1931 in Wexford County, Michigan. Private First Class Dow was a member of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 1, 1950. Private First Class Dow was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll

Name:	Earl G Dow
Birth Date:	1931
Race:	White
Home State:	Michigan
Casualty Date:	11 Nov 1950
Casualty Country:	North Korea Sector
Casualty Type:	Killed in Action OR Missing in Action, KIA

Group:	KIA or Missing in Action, KIA
Branch:	Infantry
Component:	AUS - 21 Months
Rank:	Private First Class
Pay Grade:	Private First Class
Disposed Date:	11 Nov 1950
Disposed Place:	North Korea
Organization:	Cv Div Inf - 1st
Element Sequence:	Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Unit #:	0005
Service Occupation:	Light Weapons Infantryman

Name:	Earl G Dow
Birth Date:	1931
Gender:	Male
Race:	Caucasian (White)
Home City:	Wexford
Home State:	Michigan
Citizen Status:	US Citizen

Death Date:	1 Nov 1950
Processed Date:	Nov 1979
Casualty Country:	Korea
Casualty Type:	Hostile - Killed
Casualty Cause:	US Army - No Information Available
Casualty Air:	US Army - No Information Available

Service Branch:	US Army
Component:	Z
Rank:	Private First Class
Pay Grade:	Private First Class (U.S. Army) Or Airman Second Class (Airman First Class) (U.S. Air Force) Or Lance Corporal (U.S. Marine Corps) Or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column: A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Second Column: A; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S

Joseph Bak,

2008-10-22T03:01:00.001-07:00

Joseph Bak was born 2nd Jan 1921 Wexford County, Michigan. Private First Class Bak was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.

He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in South Korea on February 4, 1951 and died while a prisoner on July 4, 1951.

Private First Class Bak was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal. Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll / Korean War Prisoners of War, 1850-54 Source: Repatriated Korean Conflict POW's, Dossier #C8050186