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Gertrude L. Cornell 9/7/2001
Services were held Tuesday for Traverse City resident Gertrude L. Cornell, who died Sept. 7 at Munson Medical Center. She was 78.
Mrs. Cornell was born on Sept. 19, 1922, in Glen Arbor, the daughter of Gilbert and Pearl (Davis) Warnes. On Jan. 21, 1946, in Glen Haven, she married Stanley N. Cornell, who preceded her in death in July, 1993.
Mrs. Cornell graduated in 1940 from Glen Arbor High School. She enjoyed sewing and making beautiful afgans. She was an assistant cook at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor.
Surviving are a son, Gilbert H. Cornell of Traverse City; a daughter, Vanice K. Yorks; a brother, Gilbert (Elsie) Warnes of Glen Arbor; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Craven.
Burial was at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation of N.Y., Steven G. Tegart of Indiana, Candie (Jim) Wiester of Michigan and Linda (Andrew) Sturgess of N.Y., he married Betty Burch, who preceded him in death in 1990.
Mr. Doak was vice president of the Commodities Buying Division for Lever Bros. Company. He received a bachelor of arts degree in agricultural economics from the University of Michigan BeeKeepers Association, and a member of the Norris School Board in the late 1940’s. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and traveling.
Also surviving are two daughters, Ida Marie (Jim) Tompkins of Traverse City and Patricia Ann (Pete) Tompkins of Burkburnett, Mississippi and Nancy Giagras of Michigan City, Ind. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, New Buffalo; Hospice at Home in Stevensville, Mich.; or the Humane Society.
Alma W. Mateer 7/12/2001
Cedar resident Alma W. Mateer died July 12 at Munson Medical Center. She was 80.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.
Mrs. Mateer was born on Sept. 9, 1920, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of David and Virginia (Snyder) Whitehall. On April 27, 1940 in Traverse City, she married Ford Mateer, who survives.
A homemaker, Mrs. Mateer enjoyed the outdoors and caring for her flower and vegetable gardens.
Also surviving are two sons, Neil A. Mateer of Lake Ann and Scott (Kim) Mateer of Cedar; a sister, Susanna (Ray) Satorius of Williamsport, Pa.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Mateer; a sister, Mary Coil; a brother, Charles Whitehill and step-sister Marjorie Brill.
Interment was in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake Township. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
