Robert "Bob" I. Thompson
Nov 12, 2021
Robert I. Thompson, 84, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on October 23, 1937 in Traverse City to the late Lloyd and Weta (Squires) Thompson. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Blaine Washington...
Louise Maude Wilkes
Nov 11, 2021
Louise Maude Wilkes, 85, of Williamsburg passed away November 11, 2021, at Samaritas. Louise was born in 1936 in Hastings to the late Charles and Nellie Balmer (Martz) Gaskill. On Christmas day, 1953, Louise was asked by her sweetheart and best friend, Arthur L Wilkes to be his bride. They were married in 1954, at the German Lutheran Church in...
Edward John Zientek
Nov 11, 2021
Mr. Edward John Zientek of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Maple City, age 82, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 11, 2021, and rests now in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Ed was born to Frank and Agnes (Watkoski) Zientek on March 29, 1939, in Maple City and was a lifelong resident of the area. On...
Phyllis Ann Galloway
Nov 11, 2021
Phyllis Ann Galloway, 97, of Lake Ann, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, Traverse City, MI. Phyllis was born on November 15, 1923 in Anoka, MN. After graduating high school she continued her education in Business College and worked for a bank and title company. She married the late Donald Floyd Galloway...
Betsy Fox
Nov 10, 2021
Betsy Fox (Boyd), 78, of Traverse City, passed away November 10, 2021. Services will be held at a time to be determined. A full obituary notice will be shared soon.
Joan Nissen
Nov 10, 2021
Joan Nissen was born on September 23, 1943 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. She completed her earthly journey in Traverse City, Michigan, and transitioned into the arms of her Savior on November 10, 2021; surrounded by her loving family, who will miss her dearly. Joan was incredibly proud of her Lithuanian heritage and her Pennsylvania roots. She was raised with a strong...
Hannah Elizabeth Brown
Nov 10, 2021
Hannah Elizabeth Brown, 25, of Clarkston entered the gates of Heaven and met her Heavenly Father on November 10, 2021. Hannah was able to give the gift of life to four other individuals after her passing, a true testament to her incredible and generous spirit. Hannah was born on November 18, 1995 to Bill and Barbara (Proctor) Brown. Hannah's life...
Carl Dwayne Harm
Nov 10, 2021
Carl Dwayne Harm, 67, of Lake Ann passed away November 10, 2021. Carl was born on September 13, 1954 in Mt. Clemens, MI to Carl and Constance (Friend) Harm. He married Laurie Ann Denney on November, 5, 1997. Carl proudly was a mechanical contractor and owned his own business CH Mechanical Inc for many years. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, riding...
Margaret Tyrell
Nov 9, 2021
Margaret Elsie "Peggy" Tyrell, of Traverse City died Saturday, November 6, 2021. Peggy was born January 25, 1920 to the late William W. Gleason and Elsie Ellen (Hillman) in Sandusky, Michigan. She, along with her three older sisters, enjoyed a happy childhood growing up on the dairy farm owned by her parents. She met Donald A. Tyrell, also from the...
Beverly Bechler
Nov 8, 2021
Beverly Jean Bechler, age 85 of Traverse City, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8th, 2021, after a long illness. She was born in Midland, MI on September 27th, 1936, the daughter of the late William & Dorothy (Berridge). On February 18th, 1956, she was united in marriage to Glenn J. "Whitey" Bechler at the...
Wendell Emerson Parker
Nov 8, 2021
Wendell E. Parker, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021 at Meadowbrook in Bellaire with his family by his side. Wendell was born on March 11, 1933 in Webberville to the late Ronald E. and Lola J.(VanOrden) Parker. On June 14, 1953, Wendell married Mary K. Menovske at the First Presbyterian Church of Mason. He served...
Ann T. Pearson
Nov 8, 2021
Ann T. Pearson, 83, of Elk Rapids passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Ann Cahill was born on June 27, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Robert and Romilda (Bohlander) Cahill. She married the love of her life Fred Pearson on October 18, 1958. Ann was a 1956 graduate of Notre Dame High...
Crystal Belle Beeman
Nov 7, 2021
Buckley – Crystal Belle Beeman, 70, of Buckley passed away November 7, 2021 at Munson Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. Crystal was born on August 27, 1951 in Chicago. She worked at Munson in the cancer registry department for many years. Crystal will be greatly missed by her husband of 33 years, Bob; her children Dawn (John Dejak) Mizera,...
Dorothy Jeane Prouty
Nov 6, 2021
Dorothy Jeane (Love) Prouty of Traverse City passed away on November 6, 2021, after spending her last weeks surrounded by family and close friends. She was 91. Born on June 11, 1930, Dottie was raised in Traverse City on Elmwood Avenue by her parents, J. Weston Love and Sadie Ellen (Heimforth) Love. Dottie was an accomplished young pianist, attended Interlochen...
Jerry Thomas Denny
Nov 4, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Denny, 86 passed away November 4, 2021. Throughout his 86 years, Jerry found enjoyment in many things. Catching fish, growing vegetables in the garden, hunting in Michigan's great outdoors and making a mean pot of chili. Watching sports was a passion and he had fun hanging out with his buddies at the local barbershop. He loved nature...
Katherine May Schultz
Nov 4, 2021
Katherine May Schultz (Chichester), 97, of Traverse City, formerly Manistee, died November 4, 2021. No services will take place. Katherine will be laid to rest in Manistee's Oak Grove Cemetery. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for Katherine, www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Michael Deleon Lewis
Nov 3, 2021
Michael Deleon Lewis (77) passed away on November 3, 2021at his home in Traverse City, Michigan. Mike was born in Traverse City, MI on January 22, 1944 to Jane Lewis. Mike is survived by his wife Beverly Lewis of Traverse City, his daughter Mary Beth (Brad) Forester of Eagan, MN, his daughter-in-law Dana Lewis of Charlottesville, VA, his step-daughters Sarah...
Jerry A. Zachary
Nov 3, 2021
Jerry A. Zachary, "Ol' Zach", of Traverse City, made the list of those who have gone before him on Nov. 3rd, just short of his 92nd birthday. He was born in Whitesville, Montgomery County, Indiana, to Herman "Lucky" and Marie (Higgins) Zachary, who farmed in the rural countryside of the small community of Ladoga. After high school, (Jerry was president...
Emily Matteson
Nov 2, 2021
Emily Matteson, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on November 2, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1926 in Benzonia to the late Albert and Elsie (Kracht) Matteson. She was one of 6 children. She has lived in Traverse City since 1934. Emily received an associates degree and was employed as an LPN with...
Hazel Dean
Nov 2, 2021
Hazel Dean, 92, of Traverse City passed away November 2, 2021. In accordance with her wishes no services will be taking place. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for Hazel and her family.
