Richard E. Patton, Died November 10, 2019

Richard E. Patton

Died Nov. 10, 2019

BINGHAM TOWNSHIP – Richard Edward Patton, 93, of Bingham Twp., passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.

Richard was born Sep. 27, 1926 in Detroit the son of James L. Patton and Diane R. (Donahue) Patton.  On Feb. 1, 1952 at the Mayflower Congregational Church in Detroit he married Bette Lu (Hallas) Patton who preceded him in death on April 16, 2016.

Dick attended MSU for a year and then enlisted in the US Navy during WWII.  During his transit to the island of Guam, WWII ended.  He returned to the states and attended Lawrence Technical Institute.  He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and then worked for decades at Detroit Edison until retirement.

He and two other partners formed their own company, PRC; Patton, Richardson and Cady.  They performed electrical testing of industrial circuit breakers.  Dick loved sailing and was a member of the Detroit Edison Yacht Club and the Pontiac Yacht Club where he was the Commodore.  He was also involved in local Boy Scout activities and attended the Idaho Jamboree.

Dick enjoyed wood working, fixing clocks; he loved working with his hands and was a consummate do it yourselfer.  After retirement in 1995 Dick and Bette Lu retired to Leelanau County to the house they built. 

In his Leelanau County retirement he was active with the Lake Leelanau Lake Association where he tested water clarity.  He also was involved with the Inland Seas Education Association working on the Madeline teaching kids to sail.

Dick is survived by his two sons, James Gardner Patton and David William Patton; two grandchildren, Matthew James (Heather) Patton and Amanda Marie (Jerramy) Tollas; three great grandchildren, Alyssa Patton, Adalyn Tollas, and Annabelle Elizabeth Tollas; nieces and nephews, Janet Hallas, Dr. Peter Hallas, Laura Symons and Diane Evans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bette Lu; a sister, Margaret Ellen Evans; and his brother and sister in laws, Dr. Donald Hallas and Priscilla (Parker) Hallas.

A memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 16 with the family greeting friends at 12 noon at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  Rev. Dr. Robin Carden will officiate.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI, 49654.

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Robert E. Turney, Died November 6, 2019

Robert E. Turney

Died Nov. 6, 2019

TRAVERSE CITY –Robert Edmund Turney, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 at Cordia in Grand Traverse Commons surrounded by his loving family.

Rob was born on Dec. 27^th, 1929, at Park Farm in Brixworth, England.  He married Peggy Anne Sheppard on Aug. 20^th, 1955, in the village of Old, England.  They had two daughters, Carol (Russ) Shipley and Sarah (Barton) Faylor.  They lived in a number of places, from Kenilworth and Thorpe Bay, England to the other side of the Atlantic in Rosedale Park, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

After purchasing their beloved “Barn” in Leelanau county in 1983, they finally fulfilled their dream of moving there permanently in 1990.  In 2003, the second “Turney Barn” was lovingly built further up the hill on Darwin Road.  For the past three and a half years, they have enjoyed a full and active life at Cordia in Traverse City.

Rob graduated from Luthborough College in Leicester.  He began his Engineering career at Armstrong Siddeley (Rolls Royce), moving on to the Ford Motor Tractor Company where he worked for 25 years.  Ford moved him from Essex, England to Troy, Michigan in the 1970’s.

He treasured his five grand daughters- Megan Shipley (Thomas Cook), Claire Shipley, Emma Shipley (Ben Roos), Sydney Faylor, Sophie Faylor.  Much to his delight, his first great grandchild, Ruthie Cook, was born in 2016.  His devoted four legged companions included Tinker, Chloe, Pickel, Daisy and Millie.

Rob was the epitome of the definition of an English gentleman, despite years of residence in the States.  He loved the countryside and tending to his garden, he would read books voraciously (no subject went unturned), they collected Art from their travels or supported local artists they admired, he could recite poetry at any given moment, he was a “Mr Fix It” extraordinaire ...but mostly, he was loved for his kind, generous, humorous and humble nature.  Family was everything to him.

He was a lifelong member of the SAE and IMechE.  He helped establish the Glen Arbor Art Association and was President for 7 years.  He was Chairman of the Board at the Grand Traverse Community Foundation and he shared his skills with many Nonprofits throughout his life.  

He and Peg lived a 64 year marriage filled with love and respect, with some patience and good humor mixed in.  They were never happier than when they were with family or hosting friends at their farmhouse kitchen table.

Rob is survived by his wife Peg; his siblings Richard (Mo) Turney and Kate (Ian ) Wilson and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Katharine and Edmund Turney and two siblings, Margaret (John) Burt, John (Sue) Turney.

A celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, Nov. 23rd at the Suttons Bay Congregational Church.  Rev. Dr. Robin Carden will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Traverse City Salvation Army, PO Box 5228, Traverse City, MI 49696-5228 and/or Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, 223 Lake Avenue, Ste B, Traverse City, MI 49684.

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David L. Arnold, Died November 4, 2019

David L. Arnold

Died Nov. 4, 2019

CHARLEVOIX -  David Lloyd Arnold, 80, of Charlevoix died on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Northport Highlands.

Born in Charlevoix on Sept 28, 1939, Dave was proud to be a fourth generation local boy.  He graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1957.

Dave served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963, primarily on a submarine repair ship in San Diego where he learned and perfected his welding skills.   These skills supported his family for his entire career.  He was self-employed and created many significant projects in the area.  These included the building of the water tank for the petunia truck and the adjustable stairway for the Beaver Island Boat Co.

He did fabrication and repair work for the US Coast Guard, MI DNR, the City of Charlevoix, the airport, the local boat companies, the hospital, the cement plant, the farmers, and many private homes. 

For many years, Dave served on the local Boy Scout Council.  He enjoyed camping and canoeing trips with the boys, as well as helping many of them with their projects to achieve their Eagle status in the troop.  He also enjoyed reading, ballroom dancing, and road trips.

In 1964, Dave married Lillian (Linny) Nodacker in San Diego.  They moved to Charlevoix in 1966 and made this place their permanent home.

Dave is survived by his wife, his daughter Karen Arnold MacFarlan(John) and his son Gary Arnold.  Also surviving are his sister Eilene Smith, his brother Gilbert Arnold, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Aletha Arnold, and his sister Frances Hussey.

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9^th at the Barnard Grange Hall, 15975 Klooster Rd., Charlevoix.  There will be no formal memorial service. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dave’s memory to any local charity of your choice.

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Mary L. Jelinek, Died November 2, 2019

Mary L. Jelinek

Died Nov 2, 2019

GILLS PIER – Mary Louise Jelinek, 98, of Gills Pier, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.


Mary was born Oct. 28, 1921 in Lansing Michigan, the daughter of Basil and Louise (Harris) Brady.  On Oct. 9, 1954 at the Church of the Resurrection in Lansing she married Martin Thomas Jelinek who preceded her in death on July 28, 2011.


Mary was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School in 1939.  She attended Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) until she was old enough to enter nurses training at the Saint Lawrence School of Nursing in Lansing, where she received her RN degree in 1943.


In October 1943, she entered active duty during WWII with the US Army Nurse Corps, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant assigned to the 98th Evacuation Hospital.  She underwent basic training in Arizona.  The 98th Evacuation Hospital personnel were transferred to the 105th Evacuation Hospital.  Nurses crossed the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Queen Elizabeth troop ship, boarded a LST to cross the English Chanel and stepped on the sands of Omaha Beach four months after D-Day.  Service in the European Theater of Operations took the 105th across France, Belgium, Holland and Germany following our troops.


In addition to caring for the wounded US and allied troops, the nurses took care of POW patients (captured German officers and soldiers).  Mary was advanced in rank to 1st Lieutenant.  In January 1946, 1st Lieutenant Brady was honorably discharged after her service in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.  She earned the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Honorable Service lapel button WWII.


After her WWII service Mary continued her nursing career at Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago, St. Anne’s Hospital in Juneau, Alaska, Munson Hospital (now Munson Medical Center), Dr Beall and Dr Weih Eye Clinic (now GTOC).  She retired from Leelanau Memorial Hospital in Northport.


Mary loved and delighted in celebrating her Irish heritage.  She enjoyed big band music, jazz and blues and theatrical performances.  Her hobbies included a variety of arts & crafts, playing cards and she was an avid reader.  She and Martin loved dancing and enjoyed traveling across the country and internationally.  They treasured wintering in Punta Gorda, Florida.  Always an adventurous spirit; Mary went parasailing in her 70’s and into her 80’s!


Mary was a member of the Little Finger VFW Post 7731 in Lake Leelanau, Club 21 in Omena and Internationally Yours.  She volunteered for the American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and the Leelanau Historical Society.  Mary was a long time parishioner of St. Wenceslaus Church of Gills Pier where she had served as a lector and a member of the altar society.


Mary was an amazing and loving mother and grandmother; the heart of her family.  She was a woman of deep faith, held a strong work ethic, was fun-loving, an awesome cook who loved trying new recipes, a wonderful role model to her family, a mentor to many nurses and an inspiration to the many lives she touched.


Mary is survived by her children, Marcia (Hal) LaForest, Sally Jelinek, Geralyn Jelinek, Susan Jelinek and Martin G. (Susan G.) Jelinek; a brother, William P. (Barbara) Brady; grandchildren, Kristina (Allen Chen), Melissa, Sara and Matthew Jelinek. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and cherished friends.


She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Martin, her siblings, Bert E. Brady, John H. (Margaret) Brady, Alice J. Brady and her sisters-in-law Cecilia and Mary.


Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.  

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at St. Wenceslaus Church.  Burial with military honors at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery will follow the Mass.  Father Michael Class, SJ will serve as celebrant.


In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorials directed to: St. Wenceslaus Church, 8500 E. Kolarik Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682-9334;  Mass intentions; VFW Post #7731, 7475 E. Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau MI 49653; Heartland Hospice, 4020 Copper View, Suite 113, Traverse City, MI 49684-7041 or the charity of your choice.

Mary’s family expresses their sincere thanks to the dedicated staffs of Heartland Hospice and Chronic Care Management for attentive care and concern for Mary.

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