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Patrick Magee
Patrick C. Magee 28, of Bellaire, died on Aug. 25, 2006, in Alba.
He was born in Traverse City on Dec. 30, 1977.
He was a resident of Antrim County his entire life and was employed by Orin Well Drilling in Bellaire.
He enjoyed gun collecting, downhill skiing and rollerblading.
On Oct. 3, 1998, in Mancelona, he married Marcia Lynn Ordway, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Kaynin Magee, his parents Don (Deanna) Stambaugh of Bellaire, two brothers, Dominic (Shiloh) Magee of Rapid City, Travis (Tasha) Magee of Bellaire, four step-brothers, Bruce Stambaugh of Rudy, Ark., Orin (Tammy) Stambaugh of Bellaire, Bert (Denise) Stambaugh of Mancelona and Jeff (Candy) Stambaugh of Sydney, Mont.
Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Pastor Jerry Huffman and Pastor Ross Corne will officiate.
Interment will follow in Star Township cemetery in Alba.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaynin J. Magee Memorial Fund, Acct. #197955, Alden State Bank, P.O. Box 1169, Bellaire, Mich., 49615.
Vincent Arnold
Vincent L. Arnold, age 90, of Kettering, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at the Kettering Medical Center. Vincent attended Barberton High School, graduated from Otterbein College in 1938 and later received his master's degree in education from Miami University in Ohio in 1961.
He was a past member and trustee for the Kettering Church of the Cross. Vincent served the Kettering school community with distinction for 33 years as a teacher, coach and administrator. He positively impacted the lives of thousands of students. He will be remembered for his love of coaching basketball.
In 2000, he was inducted as a charter member of the Fairmont Athletic Hall of Fame. His hobbies included fishing, golf, horsemanship and following the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team.
Vincent was the owner of Woodman Lanes from its inception in 1959 until it was sold to Poelking Lanes in 1986. He served on the original charter commission to form the City of Kettering in the 1950s.
Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Blake and Varie Arnold; sister, Geraldine Arnold; brother, Virgil Arnold.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 26 years, Peggy Arnold. She has been by Vincent's side as a loyal and loving partner.
Vincent is also survived by his children, Lois Arnold, Carol (Terry) Mickey, Jane (Jeffrey) Olson, Terry (Deborah) Arnold, Matthew Arnold, Rick and Randy Noxon, Rhonda (John) Schulte and Jim (Paulette) Noxon; sister, Lois (Marvin) Wagner; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and close friend and former basketball player, Leland "Junior" Norris.
In addition to all of Vincent's achievements, he was most proud of his loving relationship with his devoted wife, Peggy and of his children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairmont High School Athletic Department, 3301 Shroyer Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the internet on www.routsong.com
Carl Alspaugh
Carl Foster Alspaugh, 80, of Bellaire died Aug. 18, 2006, at Munson Medical Center.
Carl was born July 21, 1926, to Clayton and Olive Alspaugh in Bellaire.
At the age of 17 yrs., he joined the Coast Guard and served from 1943 to 1946.
On April 25, 1948, he married Leone Whiteford of Mancelona.
He is survived by his six children, Rodney (Cindy) of South Carolina; Michael (Marion) of Traverse City; David of Charlevoix; Dawn (Steve) of Bellaire; Victoria (Kalani) of Hawaii; Susan (David) of Buckley; 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother Robert (Myra); James (Judie); sister Nanette (Jack); and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard and sister Marie (Boots) Stradinger.
Carl's love of flowers and gardening led to the creation of the Rustic Farm Market which he owned and operated for 25 years. He also served as a news agent for the Detroit News and Free Press for 30 years.
At his request, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements made by Covell Funeral Home.
Jean Bobo
Jean L. Bobo, 79, of Boyne City passed Aug. 22, 2006, at home surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on March 23, 1927, in Alicia, Ark., the daughter of O.B. and Elza (Ross) Freeman. On Aug. 2, 1947, Jean married Wilgus Bobo in Jonesboro, Ark. Together they just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.
Jean and Wilgus moved to the area about seven years ago. She loved her home on the hill nestled in the trees. Jean also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a sweet nurturing person who was the cornerstone of the family.
Jean is survived by her husband Wilgus; son Michael (Debra) Bobo of Flint; grandchildren Zane and Evan; brothers Bill (Shirley) Freeman and Liburn (Mary) Freeman.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Delora Estes.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, Aug. 24, at Evangeline Township cemetery. Nancy Rohde offered the graveside service.
The family suggest memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Stackus Funeral Home of Boyne City is serving the family.
Kathleen Stimpson
"`Miss Sunshine' will be forever missed,'" was the comment from a long-time boating friend Kathy Willnow.
Kathleen had a contagious smile and keen intellect; these were just two of the traits that made her such a fun person to be with.
This happy, loving lady will be sorely missed. Kathy, 61, died of metastasized breast cancer to the bone and brain on Aug. 22, 2006, at Joanne's Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs, Fla., with her family at her side.
Her cousin, Linda Jensen, said, "Kathy's quality features blossomed very young. She was highly intelligent, talented, had a great sense of humor, was honest, loyal, responsible, ambitious, and had a very loving nature. All these traits seemed to get only stronger through age and maturity. She was fiercely proud and loving of her family."
Born in Flint on Sept. 13, 1944, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Havers) Parkhurst, Kathy attended Flint Central High School where she was in the top percentile of her class. During high school she taught music, both piano and accordion. Kathleen further attended and performed at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in both piano and voice.
She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in education and returned to teach history in some of the needier neighborhoods of Flint. She loved teaching and the challenges of high school students. While working at General Motors, at a summer position, she met her future husband, John G. Stimpson, who was in a management training program.
They were married in 1969 and made their home in Birmingham. John entered the investment management field and Kathy taught high school in Birmingham and then again in Brunswick, Ohio, following a business move. After the birth of son John in 1972, and twins, Robert and Michael in 1973, the family moved to London, England. After 9 years in London they returned to America, moving to Greenwich, Ct.
In Greenwich, Kathy was active at Burning Tree C.C., several Bridge groups, and was a deacon at the Second Congressional Church, while the children attended The Brunswick School, where she was a frequent volunteer.
From a teacher to mother she raised three successful sons. She loved to cook, golf, boat, travel, and enjoyed friends and family. She loved animals; always making sure the family was not without a kitten and a fuzzy dog for 37 years.
Marcia Newkirk, who traveled and boated with Kathy remembers, "Spending times with Kathy was like being with a ray of sunshine. Her smile and laughter were infectious as were her enthusiasm and zest for life. She was the ultimate caretaker. I cherish the time we spent together and the wonderful memories we shared."
Kathy Stimpson is survived by her husband, John; sons, John (Kate) grandson Matthew of Hong Kong, China; also Robert (Hilary) granddaughter Ella of Akron, Ohio, and Michael (Stacie) of Dallas, Texas, and her brother John Roy (Beth) Parkhurst of Murphy, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Walloon Lake Community Church, 04320 M-75 North, Walloon Lake.
This Nov. 12, at 12 noon, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial St. Bonita Springs, Fla. 34135 or the hospice in your local community.
Dennis Love
Dennis B. Love of Burton, 72, died on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich after a short battle with multiple myeloma cancer.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 1 at the Brown Funeral Home _ Grand Blanc Chapel. Pastor Jerry J.J. Stoner officiated. Interment was at Flint Memorial Park.
If desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Love was born on Sept. 26, 1933, in Kalkaska, son of Guy and Mary Jane (Kirkendall).
A Korean War veteran, Love served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Chevrolet Motors in 1996 following 40 years of service and was a member of UAW Local No. 659.
Love also was a member of Loyal Order of Moose, Grand Blanc Lodge No. 2344.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wilma (nee Broom) Love; children, David (Lucy) Love of Grand Blanc and Sandy (Brian)Drew of Burton; grandchildren, Staci, Ashley, Tiffany, Kalena, Nicholas, Elizabeth, James and Tommy; sisters, Freda (Harry) Thorne and Virginia Eves, both of Kalkaska; and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Love was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to the doctors and staff of Genesys Hospice Care Center.
Ronald Cross
Ronald L. Cross, 69, of Kalkaska passed away on Aug. 25, 2006, with his beloved family by his side at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center - LTC.
On Sept. 23, 1936, in Kalkaska, Ron was born to the late Elmer and Cora (Morris) Cross.
Ron graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1954.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ron served our country from 1958 to 1961 and was stationed in Munich, Germany. During the Cold War with a high security rating, Ron was a Morris Code operator and was active in the Army Reserve until 1965, when he was honorably discharged.
He married Barrie L. Brothers on Oct. 12, 1963, in Kalkaska. Together, they owned Twin Birch Golf Course until 1979. Ron designed and built the first nine holes there.
A lifelong resident of Kalkaska, Ron was a member of the VFW Post No. 8684 and the Health & Healing Ministry.
Ron is survived by his wife, Barrie, of 42 years; mother-in-law, Barbara Brothers of Kalkaska; sister-in-laws, Bonnie Brothers of Traverse City and Sharon Cross of Kalkaska; nieces and nephews, Ann (Jeff) Mitchell of Kalkaska, Michael (Mary) Walters of Killeen, Texas, Judy (Lars) Ritola, Gary (Sarah) Walter of Traverse City, Tim Smith of Kalkaska, Carla Sieting, Dorothy Nelson and Robin (Fred) Azar, all of Kalkaska, and Sandy Strand of Oregon; and many great nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ron in death were all of his siblings, Helen (Ernest) Walter, Phyllis (Robert) Smith; and his brother, Allie Cross, just 10 weeks ago.
Visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. The funeral service was Monday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with Sister Augusta Stratz from the Health & Healing Ministry officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery with Kalkaska VFW Post No. 8684 and the Beebe Sherwood Post No. 480 providing the military honors.
Those wishing to give memorials in behalf of Ron can do so to the Health & Healing Ministry, P.O. Box 113, Kalkaska, Mich. 49646.
Arrangements were made by Wolfe'O-Neill Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
