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Robert "Bob" Hall

Robert "Bob" Hall

Dec 24, 2021

Robert James Hall, age 85, passed away December 24, 2021. He was born in Suring, WI on July 4, 1936, one of three children to Walter and Emma (Sonningberg) Hall. On June 17, 1958 in Traverse City, he married Kathryn Ann Haywood, who survives. Robert proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Coast Guard as a...

Cheryl Marquis Darlington

Cheryl Marquis Darlington

Dec 23, 2021

Cheryl Marquis Darlington was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 23, 2021, at the age of 74, in her Traverse City, Michigan home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lorraine (Pitcok) Marquis. Cheryl was born on August 26, 1947, in Lynwood, California. She graduated from Speedway High...

Peter Ford Anderson

Peter Ford Anderson

Dec 23, 2021

Peter Ford Anderson March 10, 1952 - December 23, 2021 Peter Ford Anderson, 69, died peacefully at home Thursday, December 23rd, surrounded by his loving children. He enjoyed his last days at his favorite place, looking at Glen Lake, with many visits by beloved friends and family, sharing stories, pictures, and laughs…and no shortage of pie. We have no doubt...

Sam Collinsworth

Sam Collinsworth

Dec 23, 2021

Sam Collinsworth, 68, of Interlochen passed away December 23, 2021 at his home. Sam was born on November 8, 1953 in Highland Park to the late Floyd Irey and Rosemary (Moore) Collinsworth. On July 17, 1992, Sam married Cynthia Gail Caperton in Plymouth. He had been employed with Stevenson High School in Livonia for over 30 years. Sam enjoyed hunting,...

David L. Ford

David L. Ford

Dec 23, 2021

David Lloyd Ford, 78, of Traverse City passed away at home with family at his side. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, on June 16, 1943. He was the youngest child of Gerald and Virginia (Brabbs) Ford and grew up in Ferndale, Michigan. David spent 2 years in the U.S. Army, 1964-66. David joined the Michigan State Police in...

Kathleen Marie Belovich

Kathleen Marie Belovich

Dec 23, 2021

Traverse City – Kathleen Marie Belovich, 79, of Traverse City passed away December 23, 2021 with her family by her side. Kathleen was born on August 15, 1942 in Traverse City to the late William and Eva (Schmuckal) Barnes Sr. She grew up on the family cherry farm on Barnes Road which was named after her father. They grew cherries...

Kathleen Lockhart

Kathleen Lockhart

Dec 22, 2021

Kathleen Sue Lockhart, 71, of Traverse City, passed away December 22, 2021. Kathleen was born August 25, 1950, in Detroit, the eldest of three children, to parents Robert and Helen Keitchen. She married her high school sweetheart, Scott Lockhart, in Lansing. The couple welcomed their son, James into the world soon thereafter. The family would go on to live in...

William "Bill" Steffler

William "Bill" Steffler

Dec 22, 2021

William Rodger Steffler, 99, passed away on December 22, 2021 in Grand Rapids. Bill was born in Flint on October 7, 1922 to Joseph and Nina (Rodgers) Steffler. On September 4, 1948, in Flint, he married Vera Margery Thomas, who preceded him in death in 2015. Bill honorably served his country in the US Army's 103rd Infantry during World War...

Tandy Lynn Korb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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