Wanda S. Raphael, Died Aug. 28, 2017

Wanda S. Raphael

Died August 28, 2017

PESHAWBESTOWN - Wanda Sue Raphael, 63, of Peshawbestown, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

Wanda was born Feb. 3, 1954 in Florida, the daughter of Carl and Julia (Mashka) Raphael.

Wanda was a special women, she had a big heart for her family and for all her nieces and nephews, as to taking care of them as they grew up.  She was always willing to help others. Wanda was always taking family pictures at family gatherings making sure everyone got in.  She enjoyed being with family every chance she could.  Wanda was full of life, smiling, and laughing.  She made everyone happy around her with her smile.  Wanda was an incredible giving, helpful, loving, caring, and kind person that's what is define her as daughter, sister, mother, auntie, cousin and friend.  Wanda will be missed by children and all her brothers and sister and nieces and nephews.

Wanda is survived by her son Joseph Raphael, daughter, Elaine Raphael; her siblings, Mary Hawley, Clayton Raphael, Debra Raphael, Paul (best best best friend in the whole world, her sister in law, Tanya Sue) Raphael, Robbin Raphael; a grandson, Joseph Lee, a granddaughter, Kalea and many loving extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Peggy Rocha, two brothers, Carl and Duane Raphael.

Visitation will be held starting today at Wanda’s home in Peshawbestown.  A wake service will be held at the home at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug 31 at Kateri Tekakwitha Church of Peshawbestown.  Burial will follow in Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery.  After the burial, a feast will be held at Kateri Tekakwitha Church.

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Malvina H. Mikesell, Died Aug. 15, 2017

Malvina H. Mikesell

Died Aug. 15, 2017

Malvina Hahn Mikesell, 75, a resident of Northport, MI passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2017, after a short illness.  Born in Chicago to Bernard and Dale (Wasserstrom) Hahn, Vina graduated from Carleton College in 1963 and began training for the U.S. Information Agency.  In December 1963 she married Phillip Mikesell.  Together they raised two children, Alexandra and Joshua, in Crawfordsville IN where her husband taught at Wabash College.  In 2008, they moved to Northport  MI.

Second only to her devotion to her family, Vina held a lifelong devotion to civic betterment and to the arts.  In both Crawfordsville and Northport, she worked tirelessly and very successfully to build chapters of the League of Women Voters.   

In Crawfordsville, she increased membership threefold and instituted programs that continue still.  She also served on the board of the LWV of Indiana.   Vina was actively involved in a wide range of community organizations, from leading a Girl Scout troop to leading the board of The Old Jail Museum to service on a citizens' committee to decide the direction for a new local hospital.   In 1984 she was elected to the to Crawfordsville School Board and was involved in the planning for a new high school.  She was an activist in the best sense.  If she saw a problem or need, she didn't complain.  She got to work.

Arriving in Northport, she quickly recognized the need for a League of Women Voters chapter.  Along with others, she worked for several years to establish the League of Women Voters Leelanau County.  That chapter now has more than 170 members and has developed into an important force for civic engagement and voter education.  She served on the board of the LWV Lake Michigan Region and was recently elected to the Board of the LWV of Michigan.  

In addition to her work with the League, she was active in the Northport Women's Club and was President of the board of ShareCare of Leelanau for four years.  In her organizing and executing of projects, she set the bar very high.  She combined a vision of the overall purpose with a great attention to detail.  Her many years of work in the community were marked by a passion and resolve in her convictions and respect and honesty in her work with others.

She had a lifelong love of the arts, especially visual arts.  She was a graphic designer and an accomplished calligrapher.   Twenty-seven classes of graduates of Wabash College received sheepskin diplomas with their name and degree written by Vina's keen eye and expert hand.  She enjoyed visiting Mexico and Central America because of the bright, strong colors of the region and was proud of her significant collection of Latin American folk art, collected over a number of trips. 

She was an avid gardener and loved having colorful flowers in and around the house.  She loved theater and musicals and was thrilled to have seen Hamilton for her 75th birthday.

Vina is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Phillip, her two children, Alexandra (David Freeman), of Oak Park , IL and Joshua (Deborah Newitter), of Chappaqua, NY and five grandchildren:  Max and Aaron Freeman and  Jacob, Sam, and Sydney Mikesell.  In addition she leaves a sister, Jessica Hahn of Ann Arbor and a brother, Jonathan Hahn of Seattle WA.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Roberta and a brother, Carl.

A memorial service celebrating Vina's life will be held on Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Church in Northport.         

Memorials may be directed to League of Women Voters Leelanau Co., P.O. Box 519, Suttons Bay, MI  49682 and/or ShareCare of Leelanau, 7401 Duck Lake Rd, Suite #600, Lake Leelanau, MI  49653.

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Jeanne "Punky" B. Triebel, Died Aug. 21, 2017

Jeanne B. Triebel

Died Aug. 21, 2017

NORTHPORT – Jeanne “Punky” Beyer Triebel, 84, of Northport, formerly of Peoria, IL; passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Northport Highlands.

Punky was born March 29, 1933 in Morton, IL the daughter of Edward and Emmy (Nyberg) Beyer.  On Nov. 8, 1968 in Peoria, IL she married John Hunter Triebel, who preceded her in death.

Punky is survived by her children, Jo Lee Stephens, Jenni (Chester) Krupiarz, Jeff (Janet) Stephens; Stepchildren Leslie (Dean) Charlton, John 'Hunter' (Shirley) Triebel, Melissa (Kirk) Malmberg, David Triebel; a sister Joanne Clopper; and several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings.

Simple graveside burial will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Sept 2 in the Columbarium of the First Federated Church of Peoria, IL. 3601 N Sheridan Rd.

Memorials may be directed to Munson Home Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 and/or Northport Highlands, 215 S. High Street, Northport, MI 49670.

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Alice J.Hauske, Died Aug. 21, 2017

Alice J. Hauske

August 21, 2017

TRAVERSE CITY – Alice June Hauske, 84, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Munson Medical Center.

Alice was born June 10, 1933 in Durand, MI, the daughter of Louis N. Roussin and Hazel Joyce King.  On July 15th, 1995 in Northport, she married Robert Casimer Hauske who survives.

After high school, Alice studied nursing at the Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating, she married Keith Brown. They raised their six children in Omena, while running the Harbor Bar. Alice then moved to Northport, and worked as a full time nurse for many years at the Leelanau Memorial Hospital. She then moved to Sarasota, Florida, where she would continue her nursing career for the next 20 years. Alice then returned to Michigan to be near family and grandchildren. She returned to LMH to continue her love for nursing. She married Bob in 1995. After Alice retired from LMH, she gave her time to caring for the elderly in the community through foot care clinics, which she would continue to do for the rest of her days. Alice enjoyed going to garage sales, cooking, baking, and swimming. Her greatest joys in life were serving and worshipping Jesus, being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all people. She loved any chance she had to meet new people and always knew how to connect a new person to someone that was already a part of her life. Alice understood the importance of family and heritage and has passed that on to those she knew and loved so dearly. 

Alice is survived by her husband Robert; her children, Bradley K. Brown, Douglas A. Brown (Cathy), Korinne M. Wheeler (Robert), Camille K. Gable (Tod), Joshua N. Brown, and Naomi C. Williams (Doug); her step-children, Ryan Stelmachowske (Kathy), Robert Hauske, Roberta Tibone (Darrell), and Bonnie Beckman (Greg); her siblings, Aurthur J. Roussin; her grandchildren, Julie Brown, Stephen Brown, Ashley Brizard, Whitney Trump, Rachel Smith, Melanie Wheeler, Justin Gable, Alyson Gable, Lauren Gable, Nathan Gable, Brooke Williams and JJ Brown. Her step-grandchildren: Sarah English (James), Pat Beckman, Sheryl Beckman, DJ Tibone, Tracy Bironas, Evan Hiles, Jared Hiles, Jacob Stelmachowske, and Seth Stelmachowske; her great grandchildren, Kyle Brown, Samantha Brown, Adelaide Trump and Carter Smith; her great step-grandchildren, Jayden English, Isabella English, Isaac English, Morgan English, Lauren Kendall, Kaylen Bradshaw, Tessa Tibone, Ariana Tibone, Lena Bironas, Lainey Bironas, Cohen Bironas, Emery Hiles and Elliot Hiles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ray Roussin and her sister Rita Gippert-Knopf.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 25 with the family greeting friends at 12 p.m. at the West Bay Covenant Church in Traverse City.

Memorials may be directed to Leelanau County Senior Services, 8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suite 106, Suttons Bay, MI 49682

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Judson B. Taylor III, Died June 30, 2017

Judson B. Taylor III

Died June 30, 2017

SUTTONS BAY – Judson Burley Taylor III, 59, of Suttons Bay, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at TenderCare of Leelanau.

Jud was born Oct. 22, 1957 in Mansfield, OH the son of Judson B. Taylor II and Marilyn Alice (McLaughlin) Taylor.

He served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation store keeper and afterwards worked several jobs throughout his life.  Jud worked at Ft. Wayne Wire Die for many years.  He enjoyed taking trips, sometimes for months at a time, to the Philippines.  Jud also had a passion for classic cars and was an avid motorcycle rider.

Jud is survived by his siblings, Linda Miller, Kent L. (Tamera J.) Taylor; and two nephews, Alexander K. and Austin L. Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services have been held.

Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15289, Arlington, VA 22215.

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Stanley E. Priest, Died July 28, 2017

Stanley E. Priest

Died July 28, 2017

TRAVERSE CITY – Stanley Edward Priest, 79, of Traverse City, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 28, 2017 at French Manor Assisted Living with his loving wife at his side.

Stan was born May 26, 1938 in Roscommon the son of Robert James Priest and Doris Mildred (McClain) Priest.  On Aug. 19, 1995 he married his wife of twenty-two years, Nancy Jane Priest who survives.

As a young man Stan served his nation in the US Army, serving in Germany as a cook and paratrooper.  He loved old cars and restoring them.  Stan and his childhood and life-long friend, Jerry Grosser; worked together on Stan’s beloved El Camino.

He worked at Munson Medical Center Environmental Services and also at Meijers.  He enjoyed reading Louis L’Amore western novels.  In his later years, Stan enjoyed hunting and fishing in the states and hiking (volksmarching) in Germany. 

Stan is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Anthony (Monika) Priest, Jacqueline Priest, Patrick (Sandra) Priest, Jeff Priest, step children, Lori (Ben) Buchan, Ellen (Rick) Montoya, Steve (Carol) Stowe; sisters, Edith Lougheed and Kathryn Martin; and numerous loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Larry, and Mike; and his sisters, Vonnie and Shirley; a brother in law, Jack Lougheed; and a grandson, Kyle McGee.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m. at West Bay Covenant Church.  Rev. Kent Anderson will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to West Bay Covenant Church, 12720 S. W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 and/or Hospice of Michigan, 10850 E. Traverse Highway, Traverse City, MI 49686.

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Jean E. Muir, Died July 25, 2017

Jean E. Muir

Died July 24, 2017

LELAND – Jean Evans Muir, 80, of Leland, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Munson Hospice House.

Jean was born Nov. 30, 1936 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Edward and Marion (Bond) Evans.  She married her loving husband of sixty years, Jerry Kenneth Muir, in 1957 in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Jean graduated from Vassar College.  Her husband’s career necessitated a number of moves throughout the country prior to retirement to their beloved Leland, where Jean had spent many happy summers.  “Jeannie,” as she was often called by her many friends, was a true doer.  She actively sought to become involved in local organizations and activities.  She was always happiest when she was in the company of her family and friends and was beloved by so many people.

Jean had a strong faith and was always active within her church, including serving as a vestry member at St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church in Chicago, IL.  She was most recently a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Northport.  She was an excellent tennis player throughout her life.  Jean was incredibly talented and creative and had a gift for making things beautiful.  This showed up in her beautiful perennial gardens, her flower arrangements, and in her outstanding needlepoint and quilting.  For many years she was an active member of The Junior League of Short Hills, NJ.  Jean had a keen interest in genealogy and was a member of The Mayflower Society and The Daughters of The American Revolution.  She served as a member of the Leland Country Club Board and was past President of the Leland Women’s Civic Club.  She was a member of The Little Garden Club, a volunteer at ShareCare of Leelanau, The Community Cultural Center, The Wildflower Rescue for The Leelanau Conservancy, among many other organizations.  Jean also loved her several stitching groups, bible study groups, and book groups.  Jean was blessed by many friendships and caring people in her life, for which her family is grateful.

Jean is survived by her husband, Jerry; her children, Bradley Muir, Edward Muir, Marion (Charles) Hall; a brother, Richard (Elizabeth) Evans; three grandchildren, Margaret Muir, Sarah Hall, and Chase Hall.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Private family services and interment in Beechwood Cemetery, has been held.

Memorials may be directed to ShareCare of Leelanau, 7401 East Duck Lake Road, #600, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653-8701 and/or to Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.

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