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Lyon, William David
East Tawas, Michigan Bell Telephone Co. after 40 years of service. He was an active member of Tawas area United Methodist Church, cooking for church breakfasts and dinners and serving on the Board of Deacons. He was a volunteer fireman in Standish, a volunteer with the Tawas St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, and worked with the American Cancer Society for over 35 years, serving as Chairman of Special Events for 5 years, served in the Boy Scouts of America as a Scout Leader for many years and eventually as Vice President of the Paul Bunyon Council receiving Scouting's highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member of Kiwanis in Tawas and served as President of the Kiwanis Clubs in Standish and Oscoda, MI. Mr. Lyon belonged to the many Masonic organizations beginning in 1937, with memberships in the Traverse City, Standish, Tawas area, Oscoda, and Alpena. He was Mason of the Year in both Standish and Tawas Lodges, District Mason of the Year for Tawas Lodge, was an active member of Royal Arch Masons and is Past High Priest and Life Member, with D.D.I. Emeritus, Gold Honor Award, and the General Grand Chapter Meritorious Service Award for Michigan. He was also a member of the Saginaw Council #20 Royal & Select Masons, Sunrise Commandry Knights Templar, NE College #16 Midland Sovereign York Rite of North America, Ionic Council #251 Allied Masonic Degrees, Valley of Bay City Consistory, the NE Michigan
Mr. Cook died early Sunday morning, March 12, 2000 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. Age 77 years. The son of the late John and Georgina (Spowart) Cook, James was born in Danville, IL on July 10, 1922. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII as a Sergeant with the 784th MP Battalion. James was an electrician at United Welders and was past-President of Local Union #5555. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. James is survived by his wife of 54 years, Laurene (Sorgatz) Cook; two children: Brian (Pamela) Cook of Ada, MI and Betsy (Cuyler) Cervantes of Bay City; six grandchildren: Christopher, Emily, Holly and Weston Cook and Xavier and Alejandro Cervantes; two sisters: Mary Gutoski of Michigan
Mrs. Dorothy Rose Rook Cunningham, age 74 years of Sebewaing, Florida, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Miami Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida. Surviving are a son, Douglas (Patricia) Rook of Huntington Beach, Florida, along with many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends in Sebewaing and Key Largo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Gaeth. Funeral Services will be from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sebewaing at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, March 15, 2000 with Rev. Albert Bahr officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be at Unionville Funeral Chapel on Tuesday where the family will be present between the hours of 2 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Mrs. Cunningham will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10 o'clock until the time of service. The family has suggested memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Building Fund or its Broadcast Ministries. Unionville Funeral Chapel 6486 Center Street, Unionville
Keyser, Dale
Midland, Michigan Medical Center. Dale Franklin Keyser was born March 8, 1925 in Saginaw to the late August and Cassie Keyser. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 until 1946. He then enrolled at Central Michigan State University. In 1964, Mr. Keyser began teaching at Delta College, was chairman of the business division for nine years, retiring in 1985. From the University of Michigan Business Education Association and received the MBEA Distinguished Service Award in 1970. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and has served as president of the Midland Civitan Club. On August 20, 1955, Dale married Alma Puterbaugh in Midland. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons and their wives: Dale A. (Patti) of Saginaw, Richard (Lisa) of Richmond, VA and David (Laurie) of Midland; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (Kathleen) of Lake George; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Lois Stevens. Dale enjoyed teaching, using his computer, spending time at his cottage on Lake George, and traveling in his motorhome, but his children and his grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life. The Funeral Service will take place at 11 A.M. Tuesday, March 14, 2000 in First Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Keyworth will officiate. Interment will follow at 2 P.M. in Oakwood Cemetery in Saginaw. Friends may call at Wilson- MILLER Funeral Home today from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Memorials are available at the funeral home for the Delta College Foundation Scholarship Fund. Please share a memory of Mr. Keyser at the funeral home or on line at www.wilson- miller.com Wilson MILLER Funeral Home 4210 N. Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan
Marie L. LaPlaunt, age 86 years, died Saturday evening, March 11, 2000 in Bay Medical Center. She was born to the late John and Rose Mohar on July 23, 1913 in Cheboygan, MI and had been a resident of Cheboygan for most of her life. On November 18, 1931, the former Marie Mohar married Cecil LaPlaunt in Cheboygan and he preceded her in death on June 2, 1979. Surviving family members include her three children: Rosemarie (Al) Lukos of Barefoot Bay, FL, Suzanne Tromble of Cheboygan and Judy (John) Kelley of Essexville; eight grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her two sisters, Rose McGurn and Anne Chevalier and her brother, John Mohar. As per Marie's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service at the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel. In July, a Memorial Service will be held in St. Mary's/St. Charles Catholic Church in Cheboygan with intermenty following in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheboygan. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society. A special thank you to Dr. Terry Dardas and the staff of Bay Medical Center, 4 East, for the kindness and support shown to our family. W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel & Prearrangement Center Madison at Tenth
Porter, Melvin J.
Six Lakes, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Esther Porter of Mt. Pleasant and Michigan
Rauschert, Arlene L.
Mt. Morris, Michigan, the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Kolb) Nitschke. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1928. She married Edwin Otto Rauschert August 8, 1936. The couple moved to the Flint area, residing in Mt. Morris until 1992. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Davison. Arlene was a devoted wife and mother and also enjoyed baking and traveling. Surviving are husband, Edwin of Crestmont Center in Fenton; daughter, Joyce and Husband, Donald Lehman of Davison; two grandsons, John Lehman of Royal Oak and Paul Lehman of Davison; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Adeline, brother, Edwin and many dear friends and relatives. Funeral Service will take place 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at the Miles Martin Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Schultz will officiate with burial in Flint Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-8 P.M. Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Hurley Hospice, Alzheimers Association or Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund in Davison. The family wishes to thank the Staff of Heartland Manor, and Hurley Hospice workers, Donna, Brenda, and Judy for their care and support. Death has lifted the burden of disease, and life's memories are once again hers. Miles Martin Funeral Home 1194 E. Mt. Morris Road Mt. Morris, Michigan
