Sarah Wolcott Straus Died August 20, 2019

                             SARAH WOLCOTT STRAUS

                                           1931 ~ 2019

Sarah Wolcott Straus, of Northport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Northport Highlands.

Sarah lived life to its fullest. While she lived all over the United States and the world, her home was always in Leelanau County. She was born in Denver on December 9, 1931. A daughter of an Episcopal Minister (Leonard Wolcott and Anne Smith), she grew up in Oregon, Indiana, and Kenosha, Wisconsin. As a child, Sarah spent most of her summers at the family cottage in East Leland which her grandfather built. She graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and studied for a year at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Upon her graduation in 1954, Sarah worked for several years with the CIA in Washington DC and London.

She met her husband Ulrich (Rick) Straus in Washington while he was working at the Department of State. They married in Trinity Church in New York City in 1959 and moved to Tokyo where Rick started his first Foreign Service post with the American Embassy. Sarah threw herself into learning Japanese language and culture. In 1965, they moved to Berlin, Germany, where she and Rick regularly travelled in East Germany to keep an American presence. Other postings for the State Department outside of Washington DC, included Rome, Italy and Bern, Switzerland. The last foreign posting was for four years in Okinawa, Japan where Rick served as the US Consul General. 

Sarah began her interest in social work in Okinawa where she volunteered for the Pearl Buck Foundation to help children of American and Japanese parents. Sarah earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland in 1985. She worked for Prince Georges County, Maryland as a social worker for several years until she retired full time to Leelanau County. Sarah continued to work as a social worker in northern Michigan as a bereavement counsellor at Munson Medical Center. 

Sarah treasured her time in Leelanau. She instilled her children with her love of the area. In 1985, she and Rick bought their property on Gills Pier Road. Sarah and Rick moved to their home on Gills Pier year-round in 1997. Sarah loved to swim, hike, ski and enjoy the outdoors during all four seasons. She spent the last nine years at the Northport Highlands. We are grateful for the care Sarah received there. 

Sarah is survived by her son, Michael, and his wife, Christine, and their four children Chris, Ian, Meg, and Nathan of West Hartford, Connecticut; her son, John, and his wife Michele, of Damascus, Maryland; her daughter, Becky, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; and her brother, Peter, of Northport. 

She was preceded in death by her two sons, Christopher and Andrew; her husband, Rick; and her sister, Katharine Wolcott Turner.

The family will hold a memorial service on a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Sarah’s honor to be given to the Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007 Leland, MI 49654.

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Germaine M. Garvin, Died August 24, 2019

                                     Germaine M. Garvin
                                     Died August 24, 2019

CEDAR – Germaine Marie Garvin, 89, of Cedar, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at Maple Valley Nursing Home.

Germaine was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Cedar the daughter of Joseph and Selma (Schopieray) Kabat. On June 24, 1950 at the Holy Rosary Parish of Isadore, she married Edward Leo Garvin, who preceded her in death on May 8, 2008.

She was a true daughter of Leelanau County; born, married, raised a family, worked the family dairy and cherry farm and their rental cottages and worshipped in the county. After high school Germaine worked as nurse. She also spent many decades helping on the family dairy farm and cherry orchards.

In 1968 Ed and Germaine built Garvin Cottages on the waters of Lake Leelanau and she spent countless hours cleaning and maintaining them until she retired on July 7, 2019. Germaine only retired due to becoming ill.

She loved to house and room paint, Germaine learned from a professional painter. She painted the rooms in her house and their rental cottages. Germaine also loved to garden and use the riding lawn mower. She enjoyed dancing the polka, a good game of bingo, working church chicken dinners until 2018 and playing games and sledding with her grandchildren.

Germaine was life-long member of Holy Rosary Church and their Rosary Society. She was a lady whose character was built on faith, family, self sufficiency and putting the considerations of others before herself. 

Germaine is survived by her three children, Maralene (William) Roush, Kathleen (Gary) Seniw, Denis (Joan) Garvin; a sister, Rosemary (Mel) Varney; sister in law, Becky Kabat; seven grandchildren, Nicholas (Juliann) Roush, Dusti Roush, Kellie (Dan) South, Kevin (Beth) Seniw, Jennifer Seniw, Mindy Garvin and Brent (Brittany) Garvin; and seven great grandchildren, Mila South, twins Hazen and Ellie, Max Seniw, Sydnee and Peiper Hoesktra, and Brayden Garvin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; her parents; and seven brothers, Theodore, Edmond, Leo, Frank, Jerome, Anthony, and Bernard; and a sister, Bernadine Galla.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. 

Visitation will re-locate and be held on Friday Aug. 30 at the Holy Rosary Church in Cedar from 5 p.m. to the start of the 7 p.m. Rosary. 

The mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 31 with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m., also at the church. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery will follow. Father Donald Libby will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Rosary Church or the Rosary Society, c/o Holy Rosary Church, 6982 S. Schomberg Road, Cedar, MI 49621.

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Wayne J. Chippewa Jr. Died August 23, 2019

Wayne “Wayne-o” J. Chippewa Jr.

1965 ~ 2019

Wayne “Wayne-O” Johnny Chippewa Jr., 54, of Peshawbestown, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Medilodge of Leelanau.

Wayne was born Jan. 17, 1965 in Northport the son of Wayne J. Chippewa Sr. and Carol S. (Daniels) Chippewa.

Wayne-O loved making everyone laugh and was natural born prankster.  He loved making popcorn and fry bread.  He loved cookouts and fishing.  He was a tribal fisherman and his first time fishing was with Jimmy Raphael and Bill Fowler.

Wayne-O was strong of character and conquered life’s battles and never stopped loving people.  His family loves and is proud of Wayne for his of gift of planning his services.  Wayne’s strength and loving heart shined until the end, conquering his disabilities and challenges in life.

Wayne-O is survived by his son, Ryan Brown; his dog, Fry Bread; his sisters, Yolanda Chippewa, Lela Chippewa Barrett, Pam Chippewa, Crystal Nimeth; his Aunt Dot; special friends, Harriett Marez and Lucky Mireles; and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Yvonne Hope Chippewa.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay.  Visitation will continue the next day, Thursday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m. until the start of the 12:00 p.m. funeral service at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Peshawbestown.  Burial will follow in St. Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery.

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Christine "Christy" M. Lhamon, Died August 20, 2019

Christine M. Lhamon

Died August 20, 2019

SUTTONS BAY – Christine “Christy” Marie Lhamon, 41, of Suttons Bay, peacefully passed away at home with her mother and father at her side on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019.

Christine was born Oct. 2, 1977 at Northport Memorial Hospital, one of the last babies to be born there.  Christy was the daughter of Thomas and Marlene (Revold) Lhamon of Suttons Bay.

Christy graduated from Suttons Bay High School and graduated from the Dental Assistant program at Northwestern Michigan College.  After completing the Dental Assistant program, she worked for Beers and Howard Oral Surgery, taking time off to complete additional study at Grand Valley State University.  After her time at GVSU, Christy returned to Beers and Howard spending nearly 20 years there as an assistant.  Christy loved her work and loved the coworkers that became part of her life and her family of friends.

Christy was an athlete, playing both basketball and softball in high school.  She took her love of sports with her after high school playing softball until just a few years before her passing.  It was normal for her to play as many as three games per week playing both women’s league and co-ed league softball.  But her favorite team was Jay’s.  She developed strong friendships with her Jay’s teammates, as well as a friendship with the team sponsor – Jay.  Christy also ran several Cherry Festival 5k’s and for a couple of years she ran with her brother, Tom, and nephew, Ian, and niece, Chloe.

Christy will be missed by many, but she is in a better place free of cancer.  She fought a 13-year battle with brain cancer, all the while living life to the fullest.  She never gave up hope and never gave into discouragement that goes along with such a long struggle.  Christy maintained a positive attitude throughout her battle with cancer and was an inspiration to others along the way.

Christy is survived by her parents, Tom and Marlene Lhamon; brothers, Thomas Lhamon of Traverse City; and Michael (Angela Mikowski) Lhamon of Grand Rapids; nephew, Ian Lhamon of Grand Rapids; and niece, Chloe Lhamon of Grand Rapids.

Christy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Alvin and Eleanor Revold of Suttons Bay as well as her paternal grandparents, Ernest and Marion Lhamon of Buckley.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 6 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 7 at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m.  Rev. Dr. Robin Carden will officiate.

Private family burial in Keswick Maple Grove Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Michigan, 10850 E. Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684 and/or Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, c/o Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W Grand Blvd, K-11, Detroit, MI 48202.

Christy leaves a world that was made better because of her and it is her family’s wish that she always be remembered for her outgoing personality, her fun-loving, positive attitude toward life.

“All is well.

Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.

One brief moment and all will be as it was before.

How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!” 

  ~  Henry Scott-Holland

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Terry E. Warren, Died August 14, 2019

                             Terry E. Warren
                                1962 ~ 2019

NORTHPORT - Terry Eugene Warren, 57, of Northport, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 after a boating incident.

Terry was born on Feb. 27, 1962 in Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Neeley) Warren.

Terry always had a passion for the outdoors. He would love to come home from work and take his dog, Muffin for a ride on the golf cart through the wooded trails. He also enjoyed boat rides and fishing with his buddy’s out on the big lake. Another passion of his was NASCAR; his home has always been plastered with Dale Earnhardt memorabilia.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Amber (Bobby) Eiko; son, TJ Warren; granddaughter, Olivia Rae Eiko; mother, Dorothy Neeley; brothers, Steven and Scott (April) Warren; Aunt Jean Warren; good friend, Denver Harter; his beloved dog, Muffin; and all his friends at Knot Just a Bar, Master Craft Extrusion Tools Inc, the Garage Bar and Grill, and the community of Northport, Michigan.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Peshawbestown. Burial and military honors will follow at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Cemetery.

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Barbara J. Cheney, Died July 21, 2019

Barbara Boget Cheney

Barbara J. Boget Cheney passed on July 21, 2019 at Northport Highlands, Northport, MI, with family at her side.  Her family is grateful for the kindness and care shown to her by the Highlands staff.

She was an elegant woman, who from an early age, took care to dress distinctly and the staff took great care to help her greet each day in comfort and style.  Barbara’s lovely singing voice was often raised in song with the staff and others at the Highlands. 

Born in Albuquerque, NM, to John and Anna Boget, she became the quintessential older sister to Paul.  Her family moved to Cincinnati in 1949.  She finished high school in Saint Bernard where she met William Cheney.  They were married in 1951 and raised their children, Elise and John, in Wyoming, OH.  Barbara’s contributions to civic life included her early association with the Cincinnati Hills Garden Club, including chairmanship of the Garden Tour, serving her church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Wyoming, as a reader and board member and her active participation in merchant associations through her eventual ownership of Gattle’s of Ohio.  But her great love was for family and se provided avenues for growth and entertainment for family and friends, especially on the water.  Boating, water skiing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, rafting, and fishing were all explored under her guidance.

Barbara enjoyed and supported the Cincinnati Symphony, the Cincinnati Nature Center, the Sierra Club, and the Little Traverse Conservancy.  She is survived by her brother, Paul (Jennifer), children, Elise (Mike) and John (Polly); four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a niece; a nephew; three grandnieces and a grandnephew.

All will remember her generosity of spirit, style, and her endearing encouragement for people to have fun.

A private service for family was held in Michigan.  Contributions in her name would be welcome at any local animal shelter.

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Thomas W. Deering, Died August 17, 2019

Thomas W. Deering

Died August 17, 2019

NORTHPORT – Thomas W. Deering, 63, of Northport, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 peacefully at his Maple City home.  His family, wife Jeannie and friends carried and sustained him throughout his battle with cancer.

Thomas was born June 19, 1956 in Traverse City to Georgia (Bartlett) and Richard “Bud” Deering.  He graduated from Northport High School in 1974.  After graduating high school he attended the Great Lakes Maritime Academy where he earned his Engineering degree. 

He was well respected in his profession, working for 28 years as Chief Engineer on the ocean.  After retiring in 2004, Thomas still worked at least 3 months out of the year until he could no longer work due to cancer.  He absolutely loved his work and time at sea.  Thomas was a true “sailor.”

Thomas loved to fish, hunt and pick cherries!  He would distribute his “catch” to many friends and family around the Northport, Maple City area.  He donated many pounds of deer meat to Leelanau Christian Neighbors and others.  He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and bringing laughter to others.  Thomas had a heart of gold and was very giving.

Thomas and Jeannie (Peacock) Deering were married December 4, 2016 at their home in Maple City with family and friends celebrating with them.

Thomas is survived by his wife Jeannie; her children Elizabeth Peacock and Raymond (Allison Smeltz) Peacock; his sisters, Susan Eavy, Carnie (David) Kilcherman; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Deering and nieces, Kendra Deering, Cinda Deering, Tara Zucarelli, Casey Kilcherman, Terri Grant; nephews, Rick (Susan Birch Carl and Gaim the Tortis) Deering, Conor Eavy, Brandon Kilcherman, Jordan Kilcherman and Cameron Kilcherman; and his special friends Hank and Patty DeYoung, Ben Fowler and Uncle Bob Fisher.

A memorial celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Peterson Park in Northport.

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Wensel "Wens" J. Kolarik, Died August 12, 2019

Wensel J. Kolarik

Died Aug. 12, 2019

GILLS PIER – Wensel “Wens” Julius Kolarik, 80, of Gills Pier, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Wensel was born March 9, 1939 in Northport the son of Julius Kolarik Sr. and Mary (Reicha) Kolarik.

Wens graduated from St. Mary’s School with the Class of 1957.  Afterwards he served his nation in the US Army, in the signal corps during the peacetime years in Germany.  He was a devoted Catholic and loved the Rosary.

He may be judged not by how much he has loved but by how much he is loved by his God, his church, his family and the myriad of friends from all walks and stations of life both poor and well off. 

He was a confidant, a pal and was sincerely interested in people; he was kind, generous and tenaciously faithful.  He used his many avocations to cultivate his relationships, whether on the ski slopes of Vail or playing tennis, golf or biking.  All of which he employed as the farmer he was in building a great farm to nourishing his appetite for life.  

The care and tenderness shown by his close friends Tina Rothbart and her daughter, Alix Rothbart, to Wens over the years, especially over his last illness, is much appreciated by his family.

For all those not mentioned, Wens has an everlasting memory of having been known and loved by you.

Wens is survived by his siblings, Joan Cooper, Magdalen (John) LeHoty, Julius (Grace) Kolarik, Cecilia (Joe) Sella, Philip (Nicole) Kolarik, Patrick (Peggy) Kolarik, and Thomas Kolarik; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with a 5 p.m. Rosary on Thursday, August 15 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 16 at St. Wenceslaus Church of Gills Pier.  Burial in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery will follow the mass.  Father Michael Class SJ will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to Mass Intentions and/or St. Mary’s School, PO Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653 .

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Kenneth J. Priest, Died August 7, 2019

Kenneth J. Priest

Died August 7, 2019

LAKE LEELANAU – Kenneth James Priest, 77, of Lake Leelanau, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at the Villa at Traverse Point.

Ken was born May 12, 1942, in Traverse City, the son of Alfred and Rita (Couturier) Priest, and the first of their seven children.

Growing up on the family farm, Ken honed a meticulous eye for detail that would land

him his first part-time job, doing photo retouching at the dining room table.  He applied

that same meticulous eye and love for his family by regularly detailing his and his

parents’ cars.  For most of his adult life, Ken worked as a skilled machinist in the tool

and die industry, where his precision earned him a reputation for artistry.

Ken had a great love for listening to and playing music, always having music playing in

the background.  He was said to be “the best polka dancer in two counties.” Ken took

great joy in hosting parties and relished the company of friends and family.  He

treasured gardening and created glorious landscapes filled with flowers.

Ken had a wry sense of humor and loved to laugh. He had a passionate, strong personality and wasn’t afraid to tell you what he thought.  This was balanced by a good heart that felt suffering deeply and reached out to others in need.

Ken was born into a large extended family and he appreciated all the relationships

which came with that.  Any random local event could turn into a family reunion.  He

attentively kept up on family news and enjoyed staying connected through cards and

letters.

Ken is survived by his two children, Jeremy (Genevieve) Priest and Jennifer Schaff; four

siblings, Sandy (Fred) Stasiukinas, Elaine (Richard) Bailey, Bert Priest, and John

(Kathy) Priest; two grandchildren, Leo and Xavier Priest; and many loving nieces and

nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Larry Priest and Yvonne Denoyer.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary at 7 PM on Friday, August 16 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on

Saturday, August 17, with the family greeting friends at 10 AM, at St. Mary’s Church of

Lake Leelanau.  Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Father Bryan

Medlin will serve as celebrant.

Memorials may be directed to the Priest Family.

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Larry "Coach" E. Glass, Died August 12, 2019

Larry E. Glass
Died Aug. 12, 2019

LELAND – Larry Edward Glass, 84, of Leland passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at Medilodge of Leelanau surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born Feb. 18, 1935 in Alpha, Ohio the son of Lauris and Mary Hilda (Bailey) Glass.  On September 14, 1956 in Beaver Creek, Ohio, he married Elizabeth “Dee” (Rasnic) Glass who survives.

Larry attended Beavercreek High School where he excelled in athletics.  His pitching led Beavercreek to a State Baseball Championship in 1952.  He received a baseball scholarship to attend Miami of Ohio University where he was a two-sport athlete, playing both baseball and basketball.  He signed a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians and used his signing bonus to marry Elizabeth.  A serious elbow injury ended his professional baseball career but pushed him into coaching college basketball.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and was invited to join his former Miami Coach, Bill Rohr, on the basketball coaching staff at Northwestern University.  He went on to become the youngest Big Ten Basketball Head Coach at the age of 28.   He retired from college basketball in 1969.  

He and Elizabeth moved his family north to Leland in 1970, purchasing the Glass House Motel, what is now the Whaleback Inn.  He taught middle school English and Physical Education at Leland Public School.  When Title IX became law, his wife persuaded him to coach his daughters in basketball.  Thus, beginning a high school coaching career starting in 1978 and ending for good in 2006.  He was inducted into the Michigan Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, won many Coach of the Year Awards, and 3 State Championships during his tenure at Leland.  

Larry was many things to many people over the years.  He was a teacher, coach, father, husband, mentor, friend, colleague, but most importantly to those who love him very much….PAPA.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; four children, Merri Lynn (Paul Peschel) Bouckaert, Laurie (Chris Stone) Glass, Rebecca McKee (Richard Stearns), Michael (Kelly) Glass; his grandchildren, Ashley (Joel) Heyboer, Emily (Tony) Matthys, Alisha (Josh) Childress, Elizabeth (James) Stibich, Caitlin McKee, Mickayla Glass, Matt and Sarah Peschel; his great grandchildren, Lily, Kyle, Beau, Linden, Maya, Mina, and Harwell; his sister, Lynn Ellen Stauffer; his nephews, Ty (Jennifer) Stauffer, and Chip (Dana) Staffer; his sister-in-laws, Darlene (Russ) Leblanc, Dinah (David) King; and brother-in-law, Grover (Judy) Rasnic. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Charles Stauffer, and son-in-law, Kirk Emiel Bouckaert. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff at Medilodge of Leelanau for the amazing and often heroic care of Larry in his last months. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Leland Community United Methodist Church with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m.

Memorials may be directed to the Glass Family Scholarship, checks payable to Leland Public School, PO Box 498, Leland, MI 49654.  

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Marilyn I. Andresen, Died August 7, 2019

 

Marilyn I. Andresen

Died August 7, 2019

Traverse City - Marilyn Ilene Andresen, 91, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born March 29, 1928 in Lansing, the daughter of Clare and Cora (Pearl) Gladden.  On December 31, 1950 in East Lansing, she married the love of her life Carl C. Andresen, who survives.

Marilyn graduated from East Lansing High School in 1946.  While working as a florist, she met Carl and shortly after they married.  Nine months after she and Carl married, Carl was drafted, joined the Navy and was sent to a Base in Florida.  She surprised everyone when she quit her floral job, packed everything up and moved to Florida to be with him.

During Carl’s service deployments Marilyn would stay with her mother in law at the Andresen Guest Inn in Glen Arbor.  She helped serve at the Kum and Dyne and worked at the Riverside Gift Shop.  After returning to Glen Arbor to raise their boys, Chris and Erik, she and a dear friend purchased the Riverside Gift Shop and ran it for a decade.

Throughout their marriage, the family relocated five times.  With each move she took care of the selling and buying of their home, finding a new job, and moving everything in order to be by her husband’s side.

Marilyn’s second love after her family was flowers.  No matter where they lived, Marilyn always had a beautiful garden and always worked in a flower shop.  People would specifically request her to make their corsages.  Her talent for floral design got her the job of floral decorator in the Pentagon, and she even decorated General Twining’s Christmas Tree.  It wasn’t until ten years after Carl’s retirement that Marilyn retired from the flower shops, and it was all so she could spend more time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband, Carl, Marilyn is survived by her son, Erik and Patti Andresen; her grandchildren, Annalies, and Christopher; her sister, Barbara; and sister-in-law, Dot.

She was preceded in death by her son, Chris Andresen; and her siblings, Harry Gladden and Norma Tracey.

A special thank you to Lisa Stewart, who was Marilyn’s caregiver over the last two years.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at the Suttons Bay Lutheran Cemetery.  Pastor Jonathan Reid will officiate.

In leu of flowers the family asks donations be given to Leelanau Share Care in Marilyn’s name, 7401 E Duck Lake Rd. #600, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653-8701.

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Melvin "Mel" P. Schaub, Died August 6, 2019

Melvin “Mel” P. Schaub

Died August 6, 2019

LAKE LEELANAU – Melvin “Mel” Phillip Schaub, 70, of Lake Leelanau, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Spectrum Hospital, Grand Rapids.

Melvin was born June 29, 1949 in Traverse City, the son of Leo and Genevieve (Denoyer) Schaub.  On May 13, 1972 at St. Mary’s of Lake Leelanau, he married the love of his life, Mary Louise Schaub, who preceded him in death on July 5, 2019.

Mel served our nation in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War.  Mel was a loving husband, father and father in-law. Just as Mary was the heart of the family, Melvin was the backbone. Anytime anyone needed guidance or a hand he was always there and put them first.  He enjoyed working outside doing gardening and keeping his house and yard pristine.  Mel enjoyed helping his boys doing projects at their homes and in the gardens driving the tractor. He also enjoyed traveling to different casinos and playing the one arm bandit with his wife and daughter.  In his younger years he had worked at Grand Traverse Iron Works. He was proud to work at the Leelanau Sands Casino as a Security Guard and retired after 20 years. 

Mel is survived by his children, Leo Schaub, Tom (Lin) Schaub, Lisa (Steve) Wagner, Raymond Schaub (Tara Couturier), and Eddie Schaub; his siblings Lonnie Schaub (Jane), Mike (Dorothy) Schaub, Sister Geneva Marie, Dorene Stone, and Geneva (Jerry) Lamie. As well as his dear sister in-laws Erica, Fran, and Beverly; and many nieces and nephews. His grandchildren, Cody and Asher; his adopted in love grandchildren, Emma and Genevieve; and his precious cats, Fluffy and Target.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; his parents Leo and Genevieve (Denoyer) Schaub; his siblings Jermain, Urban, Bennett, Earl, and Dan; and a sister in-law, Beverly Schaub.

Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Church from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 with the Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.  The mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, also at St Mary’s Church of Lake Leelanau, with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m.  Fr. Bryan Medlin will serve as celebrant.  Graveside services with military honors will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church, PO Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653 and/or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 and/or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL  33607.

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Mary Ann Smith, Died August 2, 2019

Mary Ann Smith

Died August 2, 2019

NORTHPORT – Mary Ann Smith, 100, of Northport, passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2019 at home with her loving family at her side.

Mary Ann, lovingly known as Annie, was born in Grand Rapids on July 18, 1919 the daughter of John and Mary (Woolsey) Stanton.  In June of 1941 she married Jason T. Smith who preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2002.

Mary loved animals; was active in donating to local humane societies.  She was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and was very skilled in needlepoint.  Back in the day, Annie made her own cherry jam and loved shopping at Marshall Fields (to her friend’s friendly teasing, she never forgave Macy’s).  She was an avid reader and provided a great example of love and marriage with her husband Jason.

It’s important to note that Annie is a “Woolsey” girl and had very fond memories of Grandpa (Byron) Woolsey and her uncle Clinton Woolsey.  She was very proud of her heritage in Northport.   On July 21^st, Annie celebrated her 100^th birthday with friends and family.  She reveled in the attention, the joy of family and friends, birthday cake and a glass of bubbly. 

Annie is survived by her grandchildren, Amy Sara Rafferty, Carrie (Clayton) Carlson Johnson, Annie (Joshua) Carlson Welch; her great grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Finley and Myers Welch and many loving nieces and nephews in Connecticut and California.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-one years, Jason; her parents John and Mary Stanton, her step-mother, Ella Stanton; her siblings, Jack Stanton, Patty Stauton, Richard Kanavel, David Kanavel; her children, Michael Smith, Sara Levan and Jennifer Mahan.

Friends are welcome to a celebration of Annie’s life from 2 to 7 p.m. at the family lake cottage on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.

Private family burial will be held at a later date in Leelanau Township Cemetery, Northport.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686

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