Tandy Lynn Korb
Dec 22, 2021
Tandy Lynn Korb, 57 of Traverse City passed away December 22, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Tandy was born on August 1, 1964 in Traverse City to the late Marvin Edward and Eva Bernice (Tharp) Hilden. Tandy graduated from Traverse City High School in 1982. She worked for Canteen and Lear Corporation, each for 11 years and most recently at...
Henry Schnelker
Dec 22, 2021
Henry A. Schnelker, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. Henry was born on June 26, 1929 in Flint, MI to the late Bernon J. and Gertrude M. Schnelker. He was the middle child of five. Henry was enrolled at an early age in St. Michael's...
Russell V. Gilbert
Dec 22, 2021
Russell V. Gilbert, 91, of Traverse City passed away December 22, 2021. Russell was born on October 15, 1930 in Elk Rapids to the late Russell F. and Marion L.(Jenny) Gilbert. On April 25, 1953, he married the former Gloria Jean Russell in Flint. Their marriage of 68 years was filled with much laughter, life and love. Russ enlisted in...
Jon L. Chrestensen
Dec 21, 2021
Jon L. Chrestensen, 75, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1946 in Traverse City, MI to the late Leonard and Martha Gayle (Meteer) Chrestensen. Jon was a native of Traverse City and chose to remain here, although he loved escaping to the U.P. and...
Benjamin "Bill" William Walker
Dec 19, 2021
Benjamin "Bill" William Walker, 84, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on February 22, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Benjamin and Louise (Froelich) Walker. He married the love of his life Mary Ann Orbit on May 10, 1958 in East Detroit. Bill had been employed with MichCon...
Lois Fay Golightly
Dec 19, 2021
Lois Fay Golightly, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Lois was born in Cannon Falls, Minnesota April 27, 1931, the daughter of Glenn Reinholdt Van Guilder and Helen Clair Sackett. She was preceded in death by her late husband and life partner of 55 years, Warren David Lange (December 05, 1922-December 16, 2018)...
Patrick James Gorman
Dec 19, 2021
Patrick Gorman aka "The Jacks Guy" of Traverse City, Michigan formerly of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. He's the son of Thomas James Gorman and Lynn Fricke. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, Home of Nirvana. He moved to Traverse City, Michigan where his love of music continued to grow. Patrick was a self-taught guitar enthusiast who enjoyed going...
Joann Marie Mcclellan
Dec 18, 2021
Joann Marie McClellan of Traverse City, Michigan, age 93, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, December 18, 2021, surrounded by love. She was born to John and Mary (Anderson) McClellan on March 14, 1928, in Helena Township, Michigan. A private memorial service is planned for the Spring in accordance with Joann's wishes. Those wishing to offer...
Hellen Bush
Dec 18, 2021
Hellen Margaret Bush (Roush), 84, of Traverse City, passed away December 18, 2021. She was born in Traverse City on August 26,1937, daughter to Wilson and Hazel (Strait) Roush. Hellen married Harold E. Bush, at First Congregational Church in Traverse City, March 29, 1958. Harold passed away March 2, 2014. Hellen traveled all over the country following their son Craig...
Todd Malinowksi
Dec 17, 2021
Todd William Malinowski, 57, died December 17, 2021. Services will be held downstate, date to be determined. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for Todd and his family.
Maxine Chartier
Dec 17, 2021
Maxine Neva Chartier, 92, of Traverse City, entered eternal life peacefully with family by her side on December 17, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1929, to Verl M. and Pearl M. (Ward) Cornell in Boyne City, MI. On June 16, 1951, Maxine married Donald Bartholomew Chartier, and together they shared 68 years of marriage. Moving to Traverse City...
Barbara Leigh Wolff
Dec 17, 2021
Barbara Leigh Wolff, age 93, of Traverse City passed away Friday evening, December 17, 2021, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born on July 22, 1928 on the family cherry farm on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, Barb grew up with a deep love for her family and her birthplace. She graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1946, where...
Timothy Hugh Sutphen
Dec 17, 2021
Timothy Hugh Sutphen was called home to glory in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 17, 2021. He was born into this world on October 9, 1954. He lived in upstate New York until August of 2020, when he and Nancy moved to Traverse City, Michigan to be near their son Jeremy and his family....
Mary Bader
Dec 17, 2021
Mary Bader slipped away last night Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born Mary Alice Miller in Maybee Michigan, the only daughter of Edwin and Viola. She grew up on the family farm in Maybee, Michigan. She graduated from St. Marys academy in Monroe and Mary Grove College in Detroit. While at Mary Grove, she met Glenn Bader. They married...
Jeanne Marie Snow
Dec 17, 2021
Jeanne Marie (Kylen) Snow, age 81, of Traverse City, MI, formerly of DeKalb, IL, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Jeanne was born on August 11, 1940 in Oak Park, IL to Eugene R. Kylen and Geraldine R. Marshall. Following generations of her Kylen family relatives, Jeanne attended preschool through her university years in DeKalb, graduating with a Master's...
Gerard Jackowski
Dec 16, 2021
Born on January 30, 1933, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Louis and Florene (Tomczak) Jackowski. Attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central, and graduated from the University of Michigan. Joined the National Guard in 1954 and served until March, 1961. Married Dorothy Boguslawski (also of Grand Rapids) on September 6, 1958. They are parents of four children: Anita Jackowski, Susanne (Ron) Redburn,...
Margaret B. Cheney
Dec 15, 2021
Margaret B. Cheney, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Medilodge of Leelanau. Margaret Bush was born on October 31, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Leon and Luella (McCoy) Bush. She married the love of her life, Jack Cheney on June 15, 1974. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2008....
Loren Fewins
Dec 14, 2021
Loren Lee Fewins lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away December 14th, 2021. Loren was born on May 1st, 1934 to Clarence Fewins and Elsa (Van Den Dreissche). He joined Barbara (Chouinard) in marriage on June 27th, 1953 at Saint Francis Church. Loren loved to work and often worked several jobs to ensure his wife the privilege of staying home...
Kay Jean Deadman
Dec 13, 2021
Kay Jean Deadman, 65, of Traverse City passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Kay was born on October 2, 1956, in Traverse City to the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Goble) Deadman. Kay lived in Traverse City her entire life and loved her hometown dearly. Kay worked various jobs throughout her life including at Burwoods and on Mackinaw Island (seasonally). She...
Steven Harry Sanborn
Dec 13, 2021
Steven Harry Sanborn, loving husband, brother, father and grandfather, died peacefully December 13, 2021 after a short hospitalization and courageous 10 year battle with Dementia. He was 59. Steve was born in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada on June 21, 1962 while his father Harry Franklin Sanborn and mother Jeanne LaRue Sanborn were stationed there during his father's service in the United...
