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??
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Robert J. Grubb
Ernest G. Zetzman Jr.
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.
Grand Traverse County Clerk records show:
Ernest George Zetzman Jr. died 18 Dec 2008
Abt 19-20th Dec 2008
Thanks for this donation for Ernest! frpm Diptera
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Leonard Morris Dalzell
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
**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
Monday, January 5, 2009
County Sends 25 Selectees
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
Monday, December 15, 2008
Fred Larson
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.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Owen L. Dixon
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
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
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.
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
Traverse City Record Eagle
William Johnson
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Thomas Alexander
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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Walter J. Younglas
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)
Friday, November 28, 2008
Kenneth E. Hubble
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 |
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
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
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
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.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Pfc. Charles L. Ruggles
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
Monday, November 24, 2008
Jackie Miller
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.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Harvey Louis Dubois
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
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Men in Korea from Grand Traverse, MI
Robert E Miller Korea (Oakwood) 25 May 1992 GT Death Record?
Walter Tobin Jr Korea MIA 1950 (Tobin Cemetery)
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
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 |
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Donald J Barton
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. |
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Gene Dixon
Gene Dixon's "Veteran's Memoirs" There is a Memoirs Index making it simpler to find stories.
Edward G. Brockway
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
Douglas J. Laurent
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.
Earl G. Dow
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 |
