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Rita M. Darga
9/22/2002
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City on Saturday at 10 a.m. for Rita M. Darga of Cedar, who died Sept. 22 at home. She was 74.
Born May 28, 1928, in Cedar, she was the daughter of Bonislas "Barney" and Frances (Sharnowski) Rice. Her husband of 56 years, Edmond Darga, survives.
She was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School in Cedar . She was employed for many years in the restaurant business and as office manager for her family-owned plumbing and heating business.
Also surviving are her children, Nancy Winfrey of Cedar, David (Sharon) Darga of Cedar, Daniel (Mary) Darga of Farwell and Benedict Darga of Grayling; two brothers; three sisters; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Darga was preceded in death by her infant son, Roger Dale Darga; granddaughter, Amanda Darga; and brother Johnny.
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Munson Hospice.
James J. Rufli
9/24/2002
A memorial service was held Friday at the chapel at Villa Marquette in Omena for James Jennings Rufli who died Sept. 24 at Munson Medical Center. He was 69.
Mr. Rufli was born in Northport on May 22, 1933, the son of Royal H. and Mary (Mooney) Rufli. On Oct. 5, 1957, in Trenton, Mich., he married the former Barbara A. Walldorf, who survives.
He served in the Coast Guard. In 1990 he retired as a foreman with the Michigan Hospital in care of cancer research.
George P. Allendorph
7/15/2002
Longtime Lake Leelanau summer resident George P. Allendorph Jr. died July 15 at his home in Park Ridge, Ill. He was 79.
Mr. Allendorph was a decorated combat veteran, serving with the Army during World War II in North Africa, Italy and Germany.
After the war, he completed a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He worked for Union Carbide Corporation and as an independent entrepreneur. He first visited and vacationed in the Leelanau area in 1952 and established a summer residence here in 1960.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; four sons, George, Tom, Mark and Robert; and six grandchildren.
Richard "Paul" Joseph Pawlowicz
9/19/2002
TRAVERSE CITY - Richard "Paul" Joseph Pawlowicz, 71, of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, Sept. 19, at Munson Medical Center, following a courageous battle against cancer.
Born May 23, 1931, in Detroit, he was the son of Joseph and Adela Pawlowicz. On April 27, 1964, in Detroit, he married the former Harriet "Terre" Regulinski.
Paul graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1949. He served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954.
Paul worked his entire 35 year career in the telephone industry, retiring from CenturyTel in 1996.
After a honeymoon and several more trips to beautiful northern California, Judy Jorgenson of Grand Rapids and Peter Jorgenson of Grosse Point Shores; a sister, Margaret J. Bruce of Jackson; and a grandson.
No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the Leelanau Conservancy or Salvation Army.
Robert Seward
10/11/2001
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Burdickville Community Reformed Church for Robert M. (Bob) Seward, who died Oct. 11, 2001.
Refreshments will be served. Memorials may be sent to the Glen Lake Community Library.
