Anniversaries

Frank R. and Elma L. Davis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2006, by a memorable weekend with family and friends that consisted of special dinners, a musical in their honor, and an elegant 50th anniversary celebration at the Villa de Bruno in Lynnwood, Ill. They have been members of the Chicago Hyde Park and New Life Churches for 45 years.

Frank R. Davis and Elma L. Costen were married June 10, 1956, in New Haven, Conn., by Pastor Edgar Lockett. Frank has been a local elder for over 40 years, a successful general contractor in home construction, and is presently vice president of finances for a flourishing organization. Elma has been a nurse, housewife, mother, literature evangelist, and has held several church offices.

The Davis family includes Jenal L. Davis Gatlin of Douglasville, Ga.; Marvin L. Davis of Richmond, Calif.; Silas M.D. Davis of San Antonio, Texas; Rodney A. and Esther Davis of Douglasville; and three grandchildren.

Thomas and Veronica Donnelly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12, 2006, by renewing their vows with Pastor Chris Ames officiating, followed by a brunch on Sun. at the Historical Harrison in Port Huron, Mich. They have been members of the Port Huron Blue Water (Mich.) Church for 11 years.

Thomas Donnelly and Veronica Marx were married Feb. 11, 1956, in Flint, Mich., by Father Soest. Thomas has been an owner and manager of two full service stations, retiring in 1988. Veronica has been a homemaker and received her diploma as a naturopathic doctor in 2003.

The Donnelly family includes Diane Donnelly of Crystal Lake, Ill.; Debbie and Joe Matus, and Molly and Steve Furtado of Grand Haven, Mich.; Mark Donnelly of Lansing, Mich.; Tom and Helen Donnelly of Wyoming, Mich.; Donna and Scott Halpin, and Elizabeth Donnelly of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and seven grandchildren.

Obituaries

BAKER, Cleo, age 85; born Feb. 11, 1921, in Muir, Mich.; died Feb. 22, 2006, in Ionia, Mich. He was a member of the Ionia Church.

Survivors include his son, Kenneth; and brothers, Claude and Dale.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Karl Tsatalbasidis, and interment was in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ionia.

BALLARINI, Mildred (Achilles), age 93; born Mar. 18, 1913, in Joliet, Ill.; died Apr. 4, 2006, in Bettendorf, Iowa. She was a member of the Moline (Ill.) Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Bernadene Bowles and Beth Cetanyan; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Donald Lewis, and interment was in Moline Memorial Park Cemetery.

BARNUM, Kenneth V., age 88; born Sept. 8, 1917, in St. Louis, Mich.; died Feb. 9, 2006, in Alma, Mich. He was a member of the Twin Cities Church, Alma.

Survivors include his wife, Madelyn G. (Adams); son, Ken Jr.; daughters, Jo Ann Cortez and Mary Goffnett; brother, Dale; sister, Doris Cronkite; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors James Micheff and Ken Micheff, and interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Mich.

BARNUM, Madelyn G. (Adams), age 83; born May 15, 1922, in St. Johns, Mich.; died Mar. 19, 2006, in St. Louis, Mich. She was a member of the Twin Cities Church, Alma, Mich.

Survivors include her son, Ken Jr.; daughters, Jo Ann Cortez and Mary Goffnett; brother, Bud Adams; sisters, Jean Mahler and Pat Haney; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Rodney Davis and Ken Micheff, and interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Mich.

BARTLETT, Frances (May), age 89; born Dec. 25, 1916, in Hope, Mich.; died Mar. 15, 2006, in Ooltewah, Tenn. She was a member of the Village Church, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Survivors include her husband, Virgil; daughters, Verlyne Starr and Sandra Colburn; brother, Cecil May; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Don Gettys and Virgil Covel, and interment was in Collegedale (Tenn.) Memorial Park Cemetery.

CARR, Michael, age 36; born Jan. 2, 1970, in Madison, Wis.; died Mar. 14, 2006, in Madison. He was a member of the Madison Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen (Bloodworth); son, Dylan; father, Gary Carr; mother, Karlyne (Bordson) Carr; brother, Mark; and sisters, Marcia Brown, Peggy Baumeister, Marge Karlinski, and Maggie Evans.

Future gravesite services will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Monona, Wis.

GROW, Rve C., age 71; born June 17, 1934, in Rockford, Ill.; died Dec. 23, 2005, in Rockford. He was a member of the Rockford Church.

Survivors include his wife, Glenda L. (Rowbottom); sons, Kraig and Kevin; daughter, Kelly Graham; brother, Warren; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Wayne Miller, with private inurnment.

HARKE, Grace I. (Gustav), age 95; born Sept. 19, 1910, in Town of Dakota, Wis.; died Mar. 16, 2006, in Steelville, Mo. She was a member of the Wautoma (Wis.) Church.

Survivors include her son, Norlen; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Rob Lecher and Paul Latham, and interment was in the family cemetery, Town of Dakota.

JONES, Janie A., age 57; born Sept. 12, 1948, in Hillsdale, Mich.; died Apr. 13, 2006, in Liberty Center, Ind. She was a member of the Marion (Ind.) Church.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Peter Neri, and interment was in Mossburg Cemetery, Liberty City, Ind.

KUNZE, Sylvia R. (Willard), age 62; born Aug. 11, 1943, in Springfield, Vt.; died Apr. 5, 2006, in Berrien Springs, Mich. She was a member of the Pioneer Memorial Church, Berrien Springs.

Survivors include her husband, Wolfgang; son, Anthony J.; daughter, Gabriella Kunze; and one grandchild.

Memorial services were conducted by Pastor Dwight K. Nelson, with private inurnment.

LAURSEN, Ivan C., age 81; born Dec. 25, 1924, in Luck, Wis.; died Feb. 2, 2006, in Amery, Wis. He was a member of the Clear Lake (Wis.) Church.

Survivors include his sons, Dean, DeVon, Deland, and DeVerr; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Vassili Khrapov and Elder Jeff Rosen, and interment was in Clear Lake Cemetery.

MASCHKE, Leila K., age 84; born Mar. 13, 1921, in Belvidere, Ill.; died Mar. 1, 2006, in Rockford, Ill. She was a member of the Freeport (Ill.) Church.

Survivors include her sons, William and Byron P.; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Wayne D. Miller, and interment was in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford.

MASTEN, Rosa Belle (Allen), age 91; born Feb. 12, 1915, in Orleans, Ind.; died Apr. 6, 2006, in Loma Linda, Calif. She was a member of the Bloomington (Ind.) Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Melanie Andrus; brother, Jerry D. Allen; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Varner Leggitt, and interment was in Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Riverside, Calif.

MOORE, Owen F., age 71; born May 28, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis.; died Apr. 17, 2006, in St. Joseph, Mich. He was a member of the Village Church, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Survivors include his wife, Laura (Squire) Lane; sons, Gary, Richard, and Brook Moore, and Craig, Carter, and Corry Lane; daughters, Tari Record and Victoria Moore; sister, Dorothy Brust; and 15 grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastor Bruce Hayward, and interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs.

PAPENDICK, Raymond E., age 81; born July 17, 1924, in Grayling, Mich.; died Apr. 17, 2006, in Edmore, Mich. He was a member of the Cedar Lake (Mich.) Church.

Survivors include his wife, Alberta (Evans); sons, Mark, Fred, Ted, and Brad; daughter, Carolyn Colburn; brothers, David, Jim, and Lawrence; sisters, Rayda Lagrow, Ruth Drumm, Ada Leet, and Dorothy Mason; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted by Pastors Mickey Mallory and Ralph Williams, and interment was in Richland Twp. Cemetery, Vestaburg, Mich.