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THE DAILY EAGLE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
17 June 1903

Kalena, John Aged Farmer, Buried yesterday.
Cedar City News
Mr. John Kalena, a middle-aged farmer who lived northwest of here, died on Sunday. He had been ailing for several months. The funeral was held at the Catholic church. Deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of a good husband and father.
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 20, 1999
A memorial service for THAREL T. 'DUTCH' KANITZ, 91, who died Nov. 24, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 24, 1999
A memorial service for THAREL T. 'DUTCH' KANITZ, 91, who died Nov. 24, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 12, 1999
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Kazarian, Al
Died November 13, 1999
PALM HARBOR, Fla. - Al Kazarian, 79, of Palm Harbor and formerly of Elk Rapids, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Fla. He was a summer resident of Elk Rapids since 1959 and moved here permanently upon his retirement in 1975.Al served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was captain of the Highland Park Fire Department for 27 years, past treasurer of Highland Park Fire Fighters Union 355, and member of the Highland Park Fire and Police Retirees Association and VFW Post No. 147 of Livonia. He was past director of the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Irene; son, Richard (Kathleen) of Elk Rapids; and grandchildren, Jeffrey Kazarian of Torrance, Calif. and Kristen Kazarian of Sherman Oaks, Calif.Cremation has taken place and internment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Elk Rapids.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were handled by Moss-Feaster Funeral Home in Palm Harbor, Fla.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 20, 1999
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Kellogg, Herbert W.
Died December 18, 1999
BUCKLEY - Herbert W. Kellogg, 82, of Buckley, died Saturday. Born July 24, 1917, in Buckley, he was the son of Philip and Vera (Nash) Kellogg. On Aug. 13, 1938, he married Susie Durham. Herbert served with the U.S. Army in Japan. A member of American Legion Post No. 531 in Copemish, he gave over 50 years of service placing flags on graves at Cornell Cemetery on Memorial Day. A farmer, he also worked at the Traverse City state hospital as a practical nurse. He had been an active member of the Old Engine Show and felt bad when he could no longer work at the show. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Susie of Buckley; a daughter, Rosemary Richard of Buckley; a grandson, Jason Richard of Buckley; sisters, Kathryn Weber of Lake Ann and Marjory Elliott of Ypsilanti; and brothers, Bob (Irma) Dixon of Traverse City, Buell (Ann) Kellogg of Saline, Morley (Jane) Kellogg of Presque Isle, and Roger (Nancy) Kellogg of Canton. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Glen Herbert; and brothers, Murray, Paul, and Jim Kellogg. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be announced and held in the spring at Cornell Cemetery under the auspices of Copemish American Legion Post No. 531. Memorial contributions may be directed to Leelanau Memorial Long Term Health Care Center in Northport. Arrangements are by Covell-Smith Funeral Home of Kingsley.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz

Traverse City Record Eagle
December 12, 1999
Kennedy, Earl L.  91, of Central Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, at the Birchwood Care Center in Marne. He was born April 5, 1908. Graveside services will be held on Fathers Day, June 18, 2000, at Southern Cemetery in Central Lake Township. Arrangements by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortenson Funeral Homes.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz


Traverse City Record Eagle

January 30, 2013

King, Wayne Earle

KINGSLEY — Wayne Earle King, 63, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City on Jan. 23, 2013. Wayne was born in Lansing to Earl and Doris (Funnell) King on March 19, 1949. Wayne attended MSU and was a Spartan fan. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and baseball. Wayne was the coach for American Legion baseball teams in Traverse City for several years and was a member of American Legion Post 153 in St. Johns. He was also a bus driver for BATA for a number of years, and he took great pleasure in helping those in need. He liked joking around and was known for his great sense of humor. Wayne is survived by his two sons, Ryan (Dessa) Cosma-King and Chris (Stacey) King; and his daughter, Stacey (Andrew) Hasse. Also surviving are his grandsons, Carter and Maxon King; brother, Doug King; sister, Dawn Frost; nephew, Steven (Jen) King; niece, Cheryl (Chad) Miller; nephew, Greg Frost; niece, Angela (Brian) Hostetler; other grandchildren; and aunts and uncles. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial dinner has been planned for friends and family on Sunday, Feb. 10, from noon to 3 p.m., at Boone's Long Lake Inn, Traverse City. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Third Level Crises Center, 1022 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49685. Please share your fond memories and condolences at www.CovellKingsley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Kingsley.


Traverse City Record Eagle
December 10, 1999
Konold, Matthew John
Died December 7, 1999
TRAVERSE CITY - Matthew John Konold, 74, of Traverse City, died Tuesday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born July 31, 1925, in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of Matthew John and Bess (Jamieson) Konold. In 1951, in Detroit, he married the former Sally Stonehouse. Matthew graduated from Leelanau schools in Glen Arbor and Michigan State University. He worked with Belfour-Stulen Company for many years and retired as a computer program workshop instructor with Grand Traverse Project. Matthew was an expert at photography and computers. He is survived by four children, Katherine Hill of Ishpeming, Mary Rupert of Lake Leelanau, Ann LaBonte of Traverse City and John Matthew Konold of Kokomo, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Ben and Sarah Rupert, Andrew and Tom Hill, and Abe, Daniel and Bess LaBonte; and former wife, Sally, of Traverse City. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.

Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
Traverse City Record Eagle
December 30, 1999
Korr, Frances 'Frank', 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his home in Alden. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona; a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz
THE EVENING RECORD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
19 MAR 1901
Kroupa, Michael DEAD
Well known Citizen succumbed to Stomach Trouble
Michael Kroupa died this morning of stomach trouble after a lingering ilness. He was 42 years old and leaves a wife and five children. He was for some time employed in the store of Jacob Furtsch, but his health became so poor several weeks ago that he was obliged to give up his position, and he has been failing ever since. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 814 West Seventh street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. T. Woodhouse officiating. Mr. Kroupa was a member of Traverse Bay Tent 871. K. O. T. M., and of the A. O. U. W. and carried insurance in cash for $4,000.


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