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David Nowak

David Nowak

Nov 2, 2021

David Michael Nowak, 40, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 2, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with his wife, mother, and siblings by his side. Dave was born to Paul and Patti Nowak in Grand Rapids, MI on January 27, 1981. As a young child, his family moved to Traverse City, MI where...

Olga "Sylvia" Socha Salisbury

Olga "Sylvia" Socha Salisbury

Nov 2, 2021

Olga Socha Salisbury, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2021 at French Manor in Traverse City, MI. She was born on August 21, 1936 in Detroit, MI to Mitchel and Julia Socha. Olga, also known as Sylvia, grew up in Detroit. She married John A. Salisbury on March 22 1984 in Honolulu, Hawaii. They were happily married for over...

Angelo Onorio Vozza

Angelo Onorio Vozza

Nov 1, 2021

Angelo Onorio Vozza, 87 of Traverse City passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Angelo was born on July 11, 1934, in Casalvieri, Italy to the late Giulio Cesare and Maria Vozza. He married the love of his life Maria Assunta Degni on March 11, 1962, in Fontechiari, Italy. Angelo immigrated to the United States with...

Elsie Louise Casey

Elsie Louise Casey

Oct 31, 2021

Elsie Louise Casey, 101, of Traverse City (formerly New Brunswick, NJ), passed away October 31, 2021. She was born in New Brunswick, April 4, 1920, daughter to John and Anna (Hermann) Anderson. In 1968 Elsie was widowed, and left to raise a family on her own. Since she was a smart and resourceful woman, she was able to do so...

Jack Overcashier

Jack Overcashier

Oct 31, 2021

Jack Edward Overcashier, 95, passed away on October 31, 2021 in Traverse City. He was born in Highland Park on April 10, 1926 to the late Frank and Eva (Reid) Overcashier. On September 29, 1951, in Pontiac, he married the former Nancy Ann Mackie, who survives. Jack honorably served five years in the United States Air Force during World War...

Stewart Grant

Stewart Grant

Oct 31, 2021

Stewart "Stew" Grant, 75, of Traverse City, passed away October 31, 2021. He was born in Saginaw, MI to the late George and Mary (Chisholm) Grant on February 17, 1946. Stew worked for many years in maintenance and retired from Sara Lee Bakery. Stew additionally worked in the cherry industry at various locations throughout Traverse City area- although some call...

Camille A Parker

Camille A Parker

Oct 31, 2021

Camille Ann Parker, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2021 ready to meet her Lord with open arms. Camille was born August 26, 1943 in Lansing to the late Robert and Ruth Hodge. After the war her family moved back to Traverse City where she would spend the rest of her life. Camille was a...

Gary Lee Horn

Gary Lee Horn

Oct 30, 2021

Gary Lee Horn, 87, of Traverse City met his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2021. He was a faithful man who will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends. Gary was born on May 17, 1934 in Traverse City to the late William Victor and Lillian Jeannette (Phelps) Horn. On December 5, 1953, Gary married his...

Aron Lee Korb

Aron Lee Korb

Oct 30, 2021

Aron Lee Korb, 81, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Aron was born on June 5, 1940 to the late Julius Raymond and Elizabeth (Kenney) Korb. On September 24, 1960, Aron married Alma Marguerite Hendges. Aron grew up in Northport and then the family moved to Grawn. His first...

Barbara A. Richardson

Barbara A. Richardson

Oct 30, 2021

Barbara Ann Richardson, 75, passed away at Munson Medical Center cradled in the loving arms of her four children. Born to the late Gilbert and Elsie (Petrosky) Warnes on April 6, 1946 in Traverse City, Michigan, she was the eldest of twelve children. Early on she learned the skills and demonstrated the personal qualities that she would later be remembered...

Cindy Retherford

Cindy Retherford

Oct 30, 2021

Cindy (Lucinda) S. Retherford died October 30, 2021. Cindy was born on July 24, 1948 to Raymond and Audrey (Gray) Ansorge in Traverse City. She graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo with a degree in education. She taught science in the South Haven Public Schools and later taught environmental education at the Boardman River Nature Center. After retiring, Cindy...

Marilyn Joan Riggs

Marilyn Joan Riggs

Oct 29, 2021

Marilyn Joan Riggs, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully and immersed in love on Friday October 29, 2021 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Marilyn was born in Suttons Bay, Michigan on December 26, 1928, to the late Albion and Emma (Kolarik) Solem. She graduated from Suttons Bay Agricultural School in 1947. She devotedly raised her four sons and...

Katie Barsheff

Katie Barsheff

Oct 29, 2021

Catherine "Katie" Marie Barsheff, 19, of Traverse City, gained her angel wings at University of Michigan Mott's Children's Hospital on Oct. 29, 2021 and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Katie was surrounded by her loving family. She was greeted, with open arms, in heaven by her grandmother, Virgina Bramer; her uncle, Tim Bramer Jr., who passed the...

Edward F. Waltz

Edward F. Waltz

Oct 29, 2021

Edward F. Waltz, 75, of Traverse City passed away October 29, 2021. Ed was born on June 19, 1946 in New York City to the late Edward and Kathryn Waltz. Ed graduated from Michigan State University and remained a lifelong Spartan fan. He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army. Ed owned and operated Edco for...

Amy Jean Lyman

Amy Jean Lyman

Oct 28, 2021

Due to COVID, the January 2nd service at Towson Presbyterian Church has been cancelled. Amy Jean (Wheaton) Lyman passed away at her home on the Old Mission Peninsula, surrounded by family on October 28, 2021. She persevered to overcome complications from her years long battle with Multiple Myeloma to enjoy last summer at her home and visits with family and...

John Frederick Baxter

John Frederick Baxter

Oct 28, 2021

John Frederick Baxter, 84, of Lake Ann passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 28, 2021 at his home. John was born on April 24, 1937 in Detroit to the late William Maury and Ruth Geraldine (Wandersee) Baxter. John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. While at school, he met Sharon Elaine Potter. On...

Rose Marie Reece

Rose Marie Reece

Oct 28, 2021

Rose Marie Reece, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her home. Rose was born on December 3, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late George and Rose (Van Amburg) Scheck. She married the love of her life, Norman A. Reece on May 7, 1965 in Traverse City. He preceded her in death on...

William "Bill" Douglas Mouser

William "Bill" Douglas Mouser

Oct 27, 2021

William Douglas Mouser, 71, of Traverse City entered eternal life with his family by his side on October 27, 2021 at Munson Medical Center from complications of COVID-19. Bill was born on September 10, 1950, in Hastings, MI to William Nelson Mouser and Janet Ruth (Shellenbarger) Mouser. Bill graduated from Lake Wood High School in Lake Odessa in 1968. He...

Marilyn Hester Smith

Marilyn Hester Smith

Oct 24, 2021

Marilyn Hester Smith, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 with her family by her side under the care of hospice. Marilyn was born on February 1, 1930 in Pontiac to the late Henry Franklin and Delema (Goulet) Stack. She grew up in Westacres in Commerce Township and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1948....

Richard "Dick" Culver

Richard "Dick" Culver

Oct 23, 2021

Richard "Dick" Culver, 88, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, completed his earthly journey Saturday October 23, 2021 with his loving companion Teresa and two amazing sons Kyle and Steven by his side. Dick was born on February 26, 1933 to the late Le Roy and Hope (Atkins) Culver. He was one of two children, whom he now joins in...

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