Shama Jane Hotchin
Feb 25, 2022
Shama Jane Hotchin, 52, passed away February 25, 2022 at Munson Medical Center of multiple causes and surrounded by her family. She is now with her mother Lois Mary Hotchin and father Dr. John Elton Hotchin, sister Jennifer LaFontaine and aunt Sylvia Kunitz. Shama was one of three children growing up in Albany, New York. She became an American Citizen...
Norman Ogemaw
Feb 25, 2022
Norman Peter Ogemaw, 85, of Peshawbestown, passed on February 25, 2022. He was born December 15, 1936 in Northport, son to Joseph and Anna (Jake) Ogemagegedo. Without children of his own, he did welcome the role as our beloved Uncle Norman; Uncle Norman was a man proud of his heritage, quietly strong and private, yet, giving of his time and...
Mary Ann Acker
Feb 24, 2022
Mary Ann Acker, 72, of Williamsburg, left this earthly realm on February 24, 2022 after a long, quiet battle with Alzheimer's. Mary was born on July 11, 1949 in Yokohama, Japan, to parents Francis and Dorothy Mooney. She married her husband Paul in July of 1973 and they remained loving spouses and best of friends until her passing. She was...
Shirley Mae Forton
Feb 24, 2022
Shirley Mae Forton, 87, passed away peacefully, on Thursday February 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley, was the beloved mother of Keith (Laurel), Angela (Mark Glynn) and Jon (Lisa) and devoted grandmother of Nicholas, Cameron, Lee, Kate and Grace Forton. She was preceded in death by her mother Angeline (Bakes) and father John Parrilli, brothers John Parrilli, Lee...
Melissa Ann Sander
Feb 24, 2022
Melissa Ann Sander, age 35, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2022, at Munson Medical Center. Melissa was a sweet, smart, funny, caring, creative, and sensitive individual. An ally of and advocate for marginalized people, she had a distinctive sense of style, which she put to good use, most recently as an Ecommerce Media Associate at Goodwill Industries. Melissa loved books...
Clare Allen Ray Sr.
Feb 23, 2022
Clare Ray Sr…83, passed away on February 23, 2022. Clare was surrounded by his loving family as he was the 4th generation who resided on the family homestead as he entered the arms of the Lord. Clare was born on June 27, 1938, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, to Lowell and LaDore (Whiteford) Ray. As a young man Clare...
Sue Keyes
Feb 22, 2022
Sue Keyes, 87, of Cedar, died February 23, 2022. At this time no services are planned. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for Sue and her family.
Michael Dennis Patterson
Feb 22, 2022
Michael Dennis Patterson, 68 of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
Richard F. Wilde
Feb 22, 2022
Richard F. Wilde of Traverse City, Michigan, age 91, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 11, 1930 to George and Myrtle (Herrman) Wilde. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanne (Dollries); children, Patricia Wilde of Key West, Florida Christopher Wilde of Traverse City, Joyce Battle of New York, Jennifer Wilde of...
Therese Madeline Lemieux
Feb 22, 2022
Therese Madaline Dion LeMieux went into Eternity on February 22, 2022. She was born the youngest of fifteen children to Frank and Merelise (Halley) Dion on January 12, 1922 in Muskegon, MI. Therese graduated high school from St. Jean's in 1940. She married Irvin LeMieux on September 19, 1942, whom preceded her in death in 1987. On October 8, 1988,...
Kenneth B. Harris
Feb 20, 2022
Kenneth "Ken" B. Harris, 81, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Ken was born on August 22, 1940 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Buford "Jack" and Laura (Pierce) Harris. He married the love of his life Catherine "Kathy" Elizabeth Hawlik on September 10, 1960 in Royal Oak, MI. He...
Rev. Daniel L. Dockery
Feb 19, 2022
Rev. Daniel Lawrence Dockery, 73, entered his eternal home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Dan was born January 26, 1949, to Anthony "Doc" and Marguerite Dockery and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Traverse City, Michigan. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1967 after which he attended Concordia Lutheran Teachers College, Ann Arbor, MI. After...
Terri Marie Timock
Feb 18, 2022
Terri Marie Timock of Traverse City, Michigan passed away suddenly on February 18, 2022. Terri was born on May 18, 1945 in Flint, Michigan to the late Richard and Margaret Hawks. Terri graduated from Kearsley High School (1963) and worked as a registered nurse for General Motors until she retired in 1999 to Suttons Bay, Michigan. Terri enjoyed golfing, mah-jongg,...
Alger "Bob" Robert Humphrey
Feb 17, 2022
Alger Robert Humphrey II, 63 of Grawn, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on April 1, 1958 in Traverse City to Alger Robert and Helen (Thayer) Humphrey. He married the love of his life Candice Spencer on May 18, 1985 in St. Ignace, Michigan. Bob owned and operated A. R. Humphrey Trucking...
Melvin G. Hollenbeck
Feb 17, 2022
Melvin Gordon Hollenbeck, 90, of Kewadin, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home. Melvin was born on November 24, 1931 in Traverse City to the late Kenner and Beatrice (Udell) Hollenbeck. He married the love of his life, Louise Matteson on May 20, 1956. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2019. Melvin proudly...
Nancy J. Townsend
Feb 17, 2022
Nancy J. Townsend, 82, of Traverse City died in the evening of February 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 13, 1939 in Duluth, MN to the late Clarence O. and Harriett (Geisert) Staubs, she spent her childhood growing up in Duluth until she married the love of her life, Ray C. Townsend on January 28, 1961....
John Henry Vanderlind
Feb 17, 2022
John Henry Vanderlind passed away on February 17, 2022. He was the middle child of Egbert Klaas and Lena (Cicali) Vanderlind. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan in 1925. His mother was an immigrant from Italy and his father a first generation American. He graduated from Pontiac Senior High School in 1944, Northwestern University in 1952 and the University of...
Georgette M. (Aboudib) Ghossein
Feb 17, 2022
Georgette Mikel (Aboudib) Ghossein, 96, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Georgette was born on December 31, 1925 in Zahle, Lebanon to Mikel and Hounine (Fadell) Ghossein. She married George Abou Dib in Zahle, Lebanon on January 15, 1948. Together they raised 3 sons and 3 daughters. At a young age, Georgette...
Shane Matthew Bobier
Feb 17, 2022
Shane Bobier, 28, of Maple City, passed away February 18, 2022. The son of Geoffery Bobier and Denise Bobier-Schoelles. Shane's life, although cut far too short, was a life lived on Shane's terms. He was a free spirit, he enjoyed music festivals with wild artistic clothing and makeup. His hobbies included being out in nature, Disc Golf, Magic the gathering...
Constance L. Riopelle
Feb 15, 2022
Constance "Connie" Riopelle, of Williamsburg MI, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022 at home, surrounded by those she loved. Her life was defined by strong determination, deep kindness, and a driving passion to help the underdog. Connie was born on October 7, 1940 to the late Howard and Lucille (Grace) Riopelle. She was preceded in death by her loving...
