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Glen Bellinger
3/10/2002
Glen Bellinger died March 10 at Park Ridge Nursing Home in Shoreline, Wash. He was 81.
Mr. Bellinger was born on Dec. 5, 1920, the son of Adam and Katie Bellinger. He married the former Marcile Mears, who preceded him in death five years ago.
Mr. Bellinger was born in the family farmhouse on Bellinger Rd. between Maple City and Cedar. In high school he was a member of the Maple City Wildcats state championship basketball team. During World War II, he was a B-24 pilot who flew out of Hethel, England for the 8th Air Force.
After marriage, the couple settled in Hot Springs, Ark. He worked for several lending institutions as a finance officer, retiring from North Pacific Bank in Tacoma, Wash., as a vice president.
Surviving are his sons, Jeff Bellinger of Tiburon, Michigan.
Mr. Lake was born in Grass Lake, Mich. in 1915, the son of William Henry and Winifred (Craft) Lake. In 1942 he married Wanda Glettler, who survives.
He was a graduate of the University of Florida. He was 79.
Mr. Potter was born on Jan. 16, 1923. He was a graduate of the University of Florida.
He was an active member of the Sanilac County Republican Party, a strong supporter of the Girl Scouts, past member of the Sandusky Lions and attended Colonial Michigan, and Jason (Jenifer) of Montpelier, Ind.; his father, of Michigan Waterways Council in Port Huron.
Cheryl L. Oskaboose
3/16/2002
Funeral services were held yesterday for Traverse City resident Cheryl Lynn Oskaboose, who died March 16 at Munson Medical Center. She was 56.
Miss Oskaboose was born in Holland on March 4, 1946, the daughter of Russell Albert Oskaboose and Mable Katherine (White Pigeon) Perkins. The eldest of 10 siblings, she loved the Lord and all children, and nurtured her nieces and nephews; had a great sense of humor; and had an independent nature.
Survivors include three sisters, Mary Ann Antoine of Peshawbestown, Debra Jean Perkins of Traverse City and Joni Lynn Jones of Traverse City; and three brothers, Gary Ray (Jessica) Oskaboose of Peshawbestown, William Ray (Jessica) Oskaboose of Newport and Scott Anthony (Gail) Perkins of Traverse City. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Virginia Kathryn and Delores Clara; and a brother, Michael Peter.
Burial will be immediately followed at the Kewadin Indian Methodist Cemetery in Kewadin.
Kathryn J. Stringer
3/16/2002
Funeral services were held yesterday for Northport resident Kathryn J. "Kitty" Stringer, who died March 16 at Munson Medical Center. She was 84.
Mrs. Stringer was born on April 8, 1917, in Alma, the daughter of Fred and Ada (Williamson) Telgard. On Oct. 10, 1953, in Traverse City, she married James Stringer, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stringer moved to Northport at a young age, where she attended school and lived in the family home until her death. She loved animals, dancing, music and playing the piano. A homemaker, she was devoted to staying in contact with her many friends.
Surviving are a daughter, Kelli (Tom) Charter of Northport; a son, Brett (Geigy) Stringer of San Jose, Washington, Mich., Tori Nielsen of Ann Arbor and Rob Nielsen of Suttons Bay; a sister Via Rector of Utica; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 South Rochester Rd., Rochester 48307. A local memorial service is being planned for this spring.
Virginia Mitchell
3/16/2002
A memorial service will be held in the spring for Leland resident Virginia Walker Mitchell, who died March 16 at Cherry Hill Haven Home in Traverse City. She was 87.
Mrs. Mitchell was born on Dec. 12, 1914, in Walkerville, Ont., the daughter of Harrington E. and Helen C. (Macfie) Walker. On Feb. 22, 1936, in Grosse Pointe, she married Frank M. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in October, 1959. In Leland on Aug. 7, 1969, she married LaFrance A. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in June, 1993.
Mrs. Mitchell volunteered with the American Cancer Society for 20 years, for which she was a vice president of the Michigan Division for 20 years. She was also a member of the Little Garden Club of Leland, served as former president of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of Leland Community United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two children, Donald W. (Sandy) Mitchell of East Leland, and Ellen M. (Fr. James) McLean of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; a brother, Franklin M. Walker of Naples, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia C. Mitchell; and her sister, Florence Buell.
Memorials may be directed to any of the charities named above.
