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ARROWOOD-NELSON, Eileen D. (Messer) Eileen D. Arrowood-Nelson, Age 86, of Manistique, Michigan died October 10, 2007 at the Schoolcraft Medical Care faucility in Manistique. She was born march 11, 1921 in Manistique the daughter of Jesse Elmo and Muriel [Cornell] Messer and attended Manistique schools. On June 1, 1940 the former Eileen D. Messer married Robert l. Arrowood in Manistique. They lived in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area from 1950-1978 and returned to Manistique following Bob's retirement. Bob preceded her on October 21, 1991. Eileen was employed as the head cook at St. Mary's School in Hales Corners, Wisconsin for several years and later worked at Ace Cleaners and as a waitress in Hales Corners. Upon returning to Manistique, Eileen was employed as the custodian at Zion lutheran Church and also as a clerk at Putvin's Drug Store in Manistique. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Manistique and a member of the Zion Choir. She was also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church Women and the Manistique Womens Club where she served on the Medical Care Faucility birthday committee. She loved bowling and religion. Eileen is survived by: her children, Karen [Dick] Rapley of Milwaukee, Robert [Janet] Arrowood of Manistique, Bonnie Smith of Oconto, Wisconsin, Butch Arrowood of Muskego, Wisconsin and Babe [David] Gould of Manistique; several Grand, great grand, and Great-great grandchildren; sister Beryl Ouimette of Eau Claire Wisconsin; along with several neices and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceeded in death by a son Doug Arrowood on March 26, 1981, and her brothers, Henry, Jack and Boyd Messer. Visitation will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm, Saturday, october 13, 2007 at the Messier-Broulirre Funeral Home in Manistique. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 pm at the Funeral Home with Pastor David hueter officiating. Burial will be held in the Fairview Cemetary at manistique.
Contributed by Karen Gould Norman

ELLIOTT, Charles T. Charles T Elliott, 71, of 11005W county Road 442 Cooks, died Jan. 28, 2008, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facuility in Manistique. He was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Manistique, the son of Chester and Frances [Gould] Elliot and graduated from the Manistique High School. On Aug. 12, 1978, he married Bonnie L Desjarden in Manistique. They made their home in White Lake Township, Mich., and moved to Cooks in 2004. Charlie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of White Lake Township. He was an operator specialist in the Alaska oil fields for years. After returning to Michigan he was the general foreman on various tunnel and construction projects. He was a member of the Michigan Laborer's Internatioal Union Local 1098. He enjoyed trapping, huntin, fishing and sports and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by: his wife, Bonnie of Cooks; son Charles Elliott of Alaska; daughters, Terri [George] Tait of Harrisville Mich., and Tami [Raymond] Schemanski and Teresa [George] DeHart of Alaska; grandchildren, Niki [Andy] Mollison, Jamie [Ty] MacNeil, Ty [Niki] Schemanski, Ter [Levi] Doss and Daniel DeHart; Great-grandchildren, Joseph Mollison, Nay Joy Schemanski and Sadie Rae Doss; Brother Chester [Carol] Elliott Jr. of Mt Clemens, Michigan; Sisters, Betty [James] Tennyson of Manistique, Nancy Zellner of Manistique, Marijean Kerridge of Sanford Mich., and Ginger [Leonard] Aldrich of Manistique; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by a brother, Thomas Elliott. Memorial Sevices will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Inwood Township Cemetary at Cooks. The Messier-Broullire Funeral Home in Manistique is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Contributed by Karen Gould Norman