Manistee County Obituary Index
Manistee News Advocate
May not list all deaths in Manistee County,
only those that had obituaries in this newspaper.
January 1999 |
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| Deceased | Death | Birth | Spouse | Funeral Home | Cemetery |
| Barnard, Mary I. Parents: George Leatherman Sheila Tracy d. 1993 Grandparents: Charles & Mary Leatherman Frances & Charlotte Tracy |
at Pleasanton 1 Jan 1999 Benzonia Residence |
15 Jun 1960 Frankfort |
D.E. Barnard | Bennett-Jonkhoff Beulah |
Pleasanton Twp. |
| Mai, Edward Parents: Edward Mai Maria Irtenkauf |
1 Jan 1999 | 3 Aug 1910 Eislingen-Phils Germany |
md. Anna Meisl 1938 St. Alphonse Catholic Ch. Chicago (d. 1952) |
Herbert Manistee |
St. Joseph Cem. River Grove, IL |
| Joann L. Collar Parents: John Myers & Marcia Jones |
11 Jan 1999 Irons |
28 Feb 1932 Lake County |
R.B. Collar Indiana |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Lakeview Cemetery |
| Huffman, Robert Parents: H. Clyde Huffman & Ernestine Eva Sorby |
10 Jan 1999 Bear Lake |
28 May 1916 Jerome |
E. Crandall Addison |
Edwards F.H. Bear Lake |
Pleasanton Twp. |
| Bezesky, Kenneth M. Parents: John Mike Bezesky Shirley Kauntiz |
8 Jan 1999 | 10 Dec 1961 Detroit |
Johnson Manistee |
St. Joseph Catholic Cem. Onekama |
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| Johnson, Robert W. Sr. Parents: Florence Jester Adopted by: Carl Johnson Agnes West |
8 Jan 1999 | 9 Oct 1935 Baltimore. MD |
M.L. Fortier Manistee |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Catholic Cem. Manistee |
| May, Egalia M. Parents: Minor D. King & Effie Root |
6 Jan 1999 Traverse City Residence |
10 Jan 1908 Thompsonville |
Ivan A. May 31 Oct 1928 Thompsonville |
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Traverse City |
Cleon Twp. Cem. Copemish |
| Kott, Gordon J. Parents: Floyd Robert Kott & Sylvia Frelka |
10 Jan 1999 Georgetown, FL (formerly of Manistee) |
8 Jun 1932 | G. Green 1952 |
Watts F.H. San Mateo, FL |
Cremation |
| Leiffers, Kevin Lee Parents: Wanda K, & Jessie C. Jobbins Grandparents: John Leiffers (d. Dec 1997) Gladys V. Leiffers (d. Sep 1998) |
28 Nov 1998 Fayetteville, NC (Formerly of Irons) |
cremation | |||
| St.John, Bronell Barbara Parents: John Cremer & Marvel Houser |
12 Jan 1999 Flint (formerly of Wellston) |
16 Sep 1921 Owosso |
Edwin St.John deceased |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Wellston Cem. |
| Newman, Sarah Jane Mother: Delores Rasmusson |
7 Jan 1999 Surprise, AZ (formerly of Manistee) |
Sun West Funeral Home El Mirage, AZ |
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| Fink, Werner L. Parents: William Fink & Anna Radtke |
12 Jan 1999 | 19 Oct 1908 Bear Lake |
Johnson F.H. | Old Schoolhouse Cem. Brown Twp. |
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| Drobena, Melton Thomas Parents: Thomas Drobena & Anna Kobza Sister: Anna Drobena McCormick |
12 Jan 1999 at Traverse City (Copemish Residence) |
6 Mar 1924 Copemish |
Margaret | Terwilliger Kaleva |
Cleon Twp. Cem. |
| Christian, Cheryl Ann Parents: Jay Miehlke & Betty |
13 Jan 1999 Lansing |
4 Nov 1947 | B. L. Christian | Tiffany F.H. Lansing |
St. Joseph Cem. Location? |
| Closson, Faith | 12 Jan 1999 Greensboro NC (formerly of Manistee) |
Max Closson Opened Closson's Jewelry Store 1951 |
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| McQueen, Patricia Ann Parents: Ward Kelley & Alpherma Patterson |
3 Jan 1999 | 29 Apr 1944 Manistee |
D.K. McQueen Riverdale |
Service at Ferris Church of Christ | |
| Witkowski, Genevieve H. Parents: Stanley Wrzesinski & Vernice Adamczak |
14 Jan 1999 | 31 Mar 1910 Manistee |
md. Harry F. Witkowski 29 Dec 1930 St. Joeseph Manistee (d. 9 Aug 1988) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Drew, Robert L. | 16 Jan 1999 Grand Rapids |
Age 77 | Reyers North Valley F.C. Grand Rapids |
Ft. Custer Natl. Cem., Augusta, MI |
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| Guenthardt, Gordon Parents: Jacob G. Guenthardt & Louise Rhieman |
16 Jan 1999 | 12 Feb 1924 Claybrook |
J. Sams 1946 Manistee |
Herbert Manistee |
Oak Grove Manistee |
| Mills, Ruby H. Parents: Alexander McCready & Caroline Kemtschmit |
17 Jan 1999 | 11 Jul 1910 Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
md. Joseph C. Mills 30 Apr 1930 St. Mary's Catholic Sault Ste. Marie (d. May 1973) |
Herbert Manistee |
Oaklawn Chapel Gardens Sault Ste. Marie |
| Ziehm, Louise W. Parents: Herman Ziehm & Margaret Lutz |
15 Jan 1999 Manistee |
6 Jan 1912 Bear Lake |
Johnson Manistee |
Bear Lake Twp. Cem. | |
| Sorensen, Dixie H. Parents: Howard Hunt & Pauline |
17 Jan 1999 | 19 Apr 1925 Mason City IA |
md. Robert E. Sorensen 27 Dec 1949 (d. 1 Apr 1970) |
Johnson Manistee |
Oak Grove Manistee |
| Dean, Howard Parents: Ackenassasa Dean & Roseann Wayeshe |
20 Jan 1999 Brethren |
24 Dec 1921 North Port |
Ruth | Terwilliger Kaleva |
Corfu Cem. |
| Penny, Ronald Parents: Myrlen Penny & Dorothy Homburg |
21 Jan 1999 Free Soil |
3 Mar 1936 Detroit |
A.S. Winner 1957 |
Stephens F.C. Scottville |
Maple Grove Free Soil |
| Townsend, Gladys L. Parents: Alfred Land & Orah Snyder |
25 Jan 1999 Brethren |
28 Jan 1904 Evart |
md. Carl Townsend 30 Jun 1921 Flint (d. 9 Aug 1998) |
Johnson Manistee |
Oak Grove Manistee |
| Kraus, Ernest Martin Parents: Ernest Kraus & Elizabeth |
13 Jan 1999 Denham Springs, LA |
24 Feb 1951 Manistee |
Seale F.H. Denham Springs, LA |
Evergreen Mem. Park Denham Springs, LA |
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| McCray, Jean M. Parents: Avon H. Reich & Ida Mae Carr |
19 Jan 1999 at Pentwater |
15 Mar 1921 Chikasaw, OK |
Dorrell F.H. Ludington |
Service at Ludington Baptist Church | |
| Mitchell, Eleanore Marie Albrecht | 15 Jan 1999 Orlando, FL |
8 May 1930 Manistee |
David H. Mitchell | ||
| Ozdych, Valentine J. Parents: Casimer Ozdych & Gertrude Witucki |
22 Jan 1999 Holmes Beach FL |
23 Feb 1939 Manistee |
J. Kobe | Calumet | St. Bernard Catholic Holmes Beach |
| Harju Thornback, Hilja Marie Parents: John Hiipakka & Fiina Stenback |
27 Jan 1999 Kaleva |
2 Jun 1903 Cooks Mills |
md. August Harju (d. 1972) md. Stanley Thornback (d. 1991) |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Maple Grove Twp. Cem. |
February 1999 |
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| Deceased | Death | Birth | Spouse | Funeral Home | Cemetery |
| Knizacky, Francis Joseph "Fritz" Parents: Joseph J. Knizacky & Caroline Simarack |
30 Jan 1999 Free Soil |
2 Apr 1925 Free Soil |
L.A. Marquardt 1952 Manistee |
Herbert Manistee |
St. John Cantius Free Soil |
| Spivey, Josephine Parents: Anthony Drewnak & Antoine Oleniezak |
30 Jan 1999 | 19 Sep 1911 Manistee |
md. John Spivey 1936 Manistee (d. 3 Jun 1973) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Hanes, Wesley Jerald Parents: Daniel Hanes & Grace Cook |
2 Feb 1999 Kaleva |
3 Jan 1914 Brethren |
A. Andrews 1942 |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Brethren Cem. |
| Polisky, Thelma M. Parents: Ellis Clark & Myrtle Beistline |
3 Feb 1999 East Lake |
21 Jul 1903 Pittsburg PA |
md. Anthony Polisky 19 Aug 1925 Manistee (d. 3 Jun 1980) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Sapatka, Mary Eva Anthony Masunas & Mary Yosikas |
3 Feb 1999 Wellston |
19 Nov 1906 Cannonsburg, PA |
md. Albert Sapatka (d. 1993) |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Wellston Cem. |
| Wrzesinski, Clarence Edward Parents: Edward Wrzesinski & Clara Kubiak |
8 Feb 1999 | 21 Apr 1918 Manistee |
md. Mildred (d. 1976) md. M. Kerby Frankfort |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Cremation |
| Blasky, Frank J. Mother: Elizabeth (Betty) Schnibbe |
6 Feb 1999 East Lake |
8 Jun 1914 East Lake |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
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| Heffner, Duwane Hilty Parents: Benjamin H. Heffner & Mable Hilty |
3 Feb 1999 Bear Lake |
29 May 1923 Pittsburg, PA |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Services at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Onekama |
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| Myers, Gladys E. Parents: George D. Hale & Evalinea M. Remington |
7 Feb 1999 (formerly of Bear Lake) |
15 May 1900 Crystal Lake Benzie County |
Edwards Bear Lake |
Pleasanton Twp. Cem. | |
| Peterson, Wayne Allen Parents: L. Peterson & J. Malkowski Grandparents: Leonard Earl Peterson & Irene Baron; Anthony & Justine Malkowski |
6 Feb 1999 Kaleva |
8 Jan 1957 Manistee |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
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| Wallner, Lucille M. Parents: Joseph Bladzik & Bernice Modrzejewski |
7 Feb 1999 Manistee |
25 Jul 1912 Manistee |
md. Raymond J. Wallner 9 May 1935 St. Joseph Manistee (d. Dec 1981) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Beekman, Fred H. | 17 Feb 1999 Holland |
Florence | Dykstra F.H. Holland |
Pilgrim Home Cem. | |
| Biederman, Doris Marie Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Frederiksen |
18 Feb 1999 Ludington (formerly of Manistee) |
5 May 1913 Manistee |
Henry Edward Biederman (d. Dec 1981) |
Alexander-Rye F.H. Ludington |
Oak Grove Manistee |
| Potter, Nancy Louise Parents: LaVerne Domres & Margaret McFadzen |
18 Feb 1999 Brethren |
17 Feb 1942 | D. Potter Cadillac |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Brethren Cem. |
| Kran, Aldonna Parents: Anton Yanusz & Domicella |
11 Feb 1999 Free Soil |
29 Oct 1926 Fountain |
R. Kran 1946 |
Stephens F.C. Scottville |
Riverside Cem. Custer |
| Kuras, Donna Marie Parents: Irving Welch & Florence |
12 Feb 1999 Kalamazoo |
22 Mar 1945 Ann Arbor |
Dale | Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren F.H. | Cremation |
| Lempke, Lawrence A. "Butch" Parents: Lawrence G. Lempke & Anna Sams |
18 Feb 1999 Manistee (formerly of Brethren) |
12 May 1948 Manistee |
Johanna | Herbert Manistee |
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| Springborn, Marie L. Parents: John Morong & Victoria Horvanec |
14 Feb 1999 East Lake |
25 Apr 1918 Free Soil |
md. Donald Springborn 8 Jun 1936 St. John Cantius Free Soil (d. 13 Feb 1989) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Bukowski, John "Buks" Parents: James Bukowski & Mary Ignasiak |
12 Feb 1999 | 25 Aug 1923 Manistee |
md. Shirley Hummel 1972 Manistee (d. 14 Feb 1983) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Cremation |
| Cassidy, Joseph E. Parents: Frank Cassidy & Dora Roddy |
14 Feb 1999 Manistee (formerly of Big Rapids) |
20 Aug 1920 Big Rapids |
md. Marion Higley (d. 1954) md. M. Wakenman |
Rogers-Mohnke F.H. Big Rapids |
Mt. Carmel |
| Johnson, Vivian I. Parents: Benjamin Stevenson & Ivah Bradford |
12 Feb 1999 Cadillac |
21 Aug 1914 Manistee County |
md. Anton "Tony" Johnson 8 Dec 1934 Manistee (d. 27 Apr 1962) |
Hitesman F.H. Cadillac |
Maple Hill Cem. Cadillac |
| Muszynski, Francis V. | 15 Feb 1999 | 21 Mar 1919 Ludington |
Eleanor (d. 1987) |
Robarts F.H. Sarasota, FL |
Service: Catholic Church of the Incarnaion Sarasota, FL |
| Dulinski, Joseph Parents: Joseph Dulinski & Frances Wentland |
22 Feb 1999 | 24 Aug 1912 Manistee |
md. Florence (Tina) Bladzik 11 Feb 1933 St. Joseph's Manistee (d. 18 Jan 1975) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel |
| Hansen, Marie A. Parents: Steven Benaske & Anna Russia |
21 Feb 1999 Caro (formerly of Midland) |
4 Sep 1906 Cleveland, OH |
md. John L. Hansen 9 Jun 1933 Indiana |
Wake Smith Woolever F.C. Midland |
Midland Memorial Gardens |
| O Gawa, Dr. Raymond Michio | 1 Feb 1999 Petoskey |
21 Jul 1904 Honolulu |
Margaret Elizabeth Braund (d. 24 Jul 1998) |
Memorial in Manistee Summer of 1999 | |
| Ramirez, Meda Parents: Edward Ward & Rose Hall |
21 Feb 1999 Frankfort |
12 Dec 1932 Elberta |
Mc Elduff F.H. | ||
| Towsley, Clarence E. Parents: Charles Towsley & Nettie Cook |
23 Feb 1999 Manistee |
2 Feb 1908 Thompsonville |
Iva (deceased) |
Edwards Bear Lake |
Conway Cem. |
| Swain, Georgian Kay Parents: S. Masunas & S. A. Wayward |
24 Feb 1999 Wellston |
23 Apr 1950 Irons |
R. Swain | Terwilliger Kaleva |
Service: St. Bernard's Irons Cremation |
| Hindman, Juanita Rose (Peggy) Parents: Alonza Skidmore & Grace Reiter |
23 Feb 1999 Scottville (formerly of Brethren) |
16 Aug 1916 Indiana |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Service: Lakeview Church of the Brethren | |
| Gilbert, Allister D. Parents: Claude Gilbert & Leona Kawczinski |
25 Feb 1999 Arcadia |
19 Jan 1924 Arcadia |
Edwards Bear Lake |
Conway Cem. | |
| Jasinski, Beulah M. Parent: T. Johnson |
19 Jan 199 9 Des Moines, IA |
Age 75 b. Des Moines, IA |
md. Edward H. Jasinski 1941 (d. 12 Jan 1990) |
Service at Visitation Catholic Church Des Moines |
Des Moines, IA |
March 1999 |
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| Deceased | Death | Birth | Spouse | Funeral Home | Cemetery |
| Ohst, Wilbur L. Parents: John W. Ohst & Emma Koppit |
4 Mar 1999 Manistee |
1 Jan 1924 Manistee |
Johnson Manistee |
Trinity Lutheran Manistee |
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| Rademaker, Maj. Charles Campbell Parents: John Henry Rademaker & Agnes Maria Augusta Rasmussen |
3 Mar 1999 Roanoke Rapids, NC |
21 May 1917 Manistee |
md. Eleanor Glynn Allison 15 Feb 1946 (d. 26 Nov 1983) |
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, VA |
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| Marshall, Katharine Marie Parents: Arch Marshall & Marie Hansen |
Seneca, S.C. | Age 81 Bear Lake |
Service: Seneca Presbyterian Church | Ovid, MI | |
| Mooney, Barbara Joan Parents: Broox Barr & Christine VandeWater |
6 Mar 1999 Thompsonville |
16 Sep 1936 Pontiac |
W.D. Mooney | Terwilliger Kaleva |
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| Davis, Kim W. (male) Parents: B. Davis & C. Purkheiser |
6 Mar 1999 | 29 Jan 1952 Evart |
Johnson Manistee |
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| Sandstedt, Clarence E. (Sandy) Parents: Claus Sandstedt & Florence Johnson |
28 Feb 1999 of Irons & Orange Beach, AL |
22 Mar 1922 Manistee |
md. J. Lewis 1946 Miami, OK |
Service: Orange Beach United Methodist, also 13 March at Manistee United Methodist | |
| Szymarek, Alice S. Parents: Rudolph Lindeman & Augusta Turk |
10 Mar 1999 Stronach |
11 Aug 1925 Stronach |
md. Don K. "Duck" Szymarek 19 Nov 1949 Manistee |
Johnson Manistee |
Trinity Lutheran Manistee |
| Culp, Hattie | 13 Mar 1999 Manistee |
4 Oct 1903 Manistee County |
Edwards F.H. Bear Lake |
Pilgrim Home Cem. Arcadia |
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| Rork, Lillie Mae | 13 Mar 1999 | H.T. (Chuck) Rork | Northrop-Sassaman F.H. Northville, MI |
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| Hutton, A. Gilbert (Gil) | 9 Mar 1999 Bear Lake |
16 Jun 1917 Anderson, Ind. |
Edwards Bear Lake |
Service: Layfayette, Ind. |
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| Pope, Vincent A. Parents: A.H. Pope & Clara |
9 Mar 1999 at Manistee, Alanson Residence |
4 Sep 1916 Oden, MI |
md. Fanabel Ramsby 14 Jul 1938 (d. 1992) |
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| Domres, Hildegard Ruth Parents: William J. Schimke & Martha Louise Briske |
28 Feb 1999 Onekama |
14 Apr 1921 Onekama |
md. Ellsworth Edwin Domres (deceased) |
Terwilliger Kaleva |
Onekama Village Cem. |
| Gorney, Theresa (Tessie) Parents: John Powalisz & Antonia Siuda |
14 Mar 1999 Manistee |
14 Oct 1904 Filer City |
md. John A. Gorney 29 Nov 1933 St. Joseph Manistee (d. 19 Apr 1978) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Bureau, Rudy R. Parents: Arthur Bureau & Martha Schmidt |
17 Mar 1999 | 3 Aug 1926 Manistee |
Hoa Las Vegas |
Johnson Manistee |
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| Nalley, Ronald D. Parents: Waldo Nalley & Lula (Barber) VanKoevering |
19 Mar 1999 Manistee |
5 Oct 1931 Louisiana, MO |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
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| DeSmit, Delbert J. Parents: Cornelius DeSmit & Fanny Perry |
19 Mar 1999 Bear Lake |
8 Mar 1915 Kalamazoo |
Gladys (d. 23 Sep 1995) |
Cremation | |
| Maue, Lawrence D. | 22 Mar 1999 Melvindale |
Elsie (Deceased) |
Voran F.H. Allen Park Chapel 5900 Allen Rd. |
St. Joseph Cem. Onekama |
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| Hull, Kathryn Barbara Parents: Clyde Reed & Stella Lumley |
23 Mar 1999 Manistee |
24 Mar 1916 Pleasanton Twp. |
md. Carl R. Hull 4 Apr 1946 (d. 8 Jan 1994) |
Herbert Manistee |
Pleasanton Twp. Cem. |
| Dodson, James W. Sr. Parents: Ray Richard Dodson & Eleanor Piszczek |
22 Mar 1999 at Traverse City (Free Soil Residence) |
22 Feb 1933 Ludington |
md. Delia Riggs Allen (d. Dec 1957) md. J.O. Barrett |
Stephens F.H. Scottville |
Tallman Cemetery |
| Anderson, Wilma M. Parents: Fred Sundbeck & Anna Schudlich |
23 Mar 1999 Manistee |
5 Jul 1904 Manistee |
md. Hilder C. Anderson 27 Mar 1924 (d. 28 Apr 1960) |
Johnson Manistee |
Oak Grove Manistee |
| Jarski, Helen Katherine Parents: Thomas Swistoski & Katherine |
25 Mar 1999 Manistee |
25 Oct 1912 Poland |
md. William P. Jarski 18 Nov 1939 St. Joseph Orion, MI (d. 4 Oct 1988) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mount Avon Cem. Rochester |
| Adamczak, Edna M. Parents: Peter Mantych & Rose Paprocki |
27 Mar 1999 Manistee |
9 Sep 1924 Manistee |
md. Mark (Swede) Adamczak 4 Jun 1947 St. Joseph Manistee (d. 8 Mar 1997) |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
| Cicholski, Tillie T. Parents: John Cicholski & Frances Kalka |
29 Mar 1999 Manistee |
8 Apr 1910 Manistee |
Herbert Manistee |
Mt. Carmel Manistee |
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