Charles "Chuck" Cradduck
Oct 9, 2021
Charles "Chuck" L. Cradduck, age 76, of Cedar passed away peacefully Saturday, October 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on October 19, 1944, in Kennett, MO to the late Houston and Louise (Robert) Cradduck. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran, which he honorably served in the US Army. After he returned home to Leelanau County, on September...
Cleveland S. Morris Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
Cleveland S. "Cleve" Morris Jr., 62, of Traverse City, passed away on October 9, 2021. Cleve was born in Frankfort Michigan, to Cleveland S. and Patricia (Ely) Morris Sr. He grew up with his three brothers Gary (Rosealee) Morris, Rick Morris and Rodney (Tammi) Morris. He graduated from Benzie Central in 1978 and then started working at Chef Pierre, now...
Edward Anthony Novak
Oct 9, 2021
Edward Anthony Novak, 87, of Cedar joined his heavenly family on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Edward was born on October 13, 1933 in Cedar, MI to the late Walter and Pelagia (Mikowski) Novak. Honorably, Edward served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. In his early years Edward worked construction. He also worked for Frigid Foods, Czerniak Masonry and Novak...
Rose Mary Barnes
Oct 9, 2021
Rose Mary Barnes, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Rose Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Troy with her brother and two sisters. After graduating from Clawson High School, she entered Michigan State College where she earned a bachelor of science degree in medical technology. There, she met her future husband,...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Sanborn
Oct 8, 2021
Robert "Bob" Wayne Sanborn, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Bob was born on March 17, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Irene Tilley. He married Karen Korb on May 29, 1965 in Traverse City. Together they raised three children. Bob retired from Grand Traverse...
Edna Gertrude Milne
Oct 7, 2021
Edna Gertrude Milne, 83, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at home with her loving family at her side. Edna was born in Flint, MI on November 23, 1937. She worked at Munson Medical Center for over 30 devoted years in Central Processing instrument sterilization. In her spare time she enjoyed boating, riding ATV's, swimming, camping, motorcycling...
Wesley A. Wood
Oct 7, 2021
Wesley A. Wood, 96, proud lifelong resident of the Grand Traverse Area died October 7, 2021. He was born in Traverse City, May 6, 1925, son to the late Ernest and May (Todd) Wood. He resided and attended school in Traverse City until 1939 when he moved to his farm on Elk Lake Road. Wesley spent two years in the...
Michael E. Aldrich
Oct 6, 2021
Our brave young man, Michael Eugene Aldrich, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home in Traverse City. He fought the tough battle in dealing with bi-polar disorder, which can be as deadly as heart disease or cancer, affecting one's mind and mental outlook. We have chosen honesty in disclosing the cause of Michael's death in hopes that it may...
Bradley Wayne Fowler
Oct 6, 2021
Bradley Wayne Fowler, 61, of Traverse City passed away October 6, 2021 at his home. Bradley was born on April 2, 1960 in Holland to the late Charles "Chuck" Wayne and Betty (Bronson) Fowler. He grew up in Holland and went to work for the Herman Miller Factory for many years. Bradley and his soul mate Jane Elizabeth Pennell were...
Arthur "Art" Walton
Oct 5, 2021
Arthur "Art" Walton, 92, of Traverse City passed away October 5th, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. Art was born on September 29th, 1929 in Buckley to the late William and Florence (Swinger) Walton. On September 1, 1950, he married Edwardine (Mox) in Kingsley. After graduating from Buckley High School he lived in Traverse City...
Frank W. Durham
Oct 3, 2021
Frank W. Durham Jr. (96) of Chapel Hill, NC passed from this life on October 3, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Chapel Hill. Frank was born on July 1, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Withrow High School (Cincinnati) in 1943, served in the US Navy from 1943-1945 and graduated from DePauw University in 1948. Frank, known as...
Robert "Bob" Witkop
Oct 1, 2021
Robert "Bob" Witkop, 82, of Traverse City passed away October 1, 2021. Bob was born on March 12th, 1939, in Frankfort, Michigan. He was a lifelong resident of Traverse City and wintered with his wife Ann in Casa Grande, Arizona. Bob was a graduate of Bear Lake High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army...
Anna Sirota
Oct 1, 2021
Anna Sirota, 93, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 1, 2021 while living out her final days in Traverse City, Michigan. Anna was born on January 1, 1928 in Hrabovcik, Czechoslovakia to Anna and Nicholas Cuprisin. At age 4, she came to the United States where she eventually met the love of her life, William "Bill" Thomas Sirota,...
Tony Broghamer
Oct 1, 2021
Tony, 72 of Lake Ann passed away October 1, 2021. Tony was born February 12, 1949 in Traverse City to the late Anton L. and Lorraine M. (Hopkins) Broghamer. After graduating from high school, Tony enlisted in the United States Navy. He served 4 years active duty in the Seabees unit (Construction, Battalion). While serving he met his future bride...
Richard "Dick" Russell
Sep 30, 2021
Richard "Dick" Russell, age 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family the late evening of Thursday, September 30, 2021. Dick was born on July 24, 1935, in Saginaw, Michigan to Bernice and Gordon Russell. Dick married his high-school sweetheart, Mary Ann Loehr. They were united in marriage on October 27, 1956, and celebrated...
Jack E. Boynton
Sep 30, 2021
Jack E. Boynton, 74, of Traverse City, fondly known as Toad, passed away September 30, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven. Jack was born on December 2, 1946 in Detroit to the late Robert Lyman and Harriet Victoria (Wilson) Boynton. Jack met his future bride while they both were attending Albion College. He graduated in 1968 and later that summer he...
Jane C. Hardwicke
Sep 27, 2021
Jane C. Hardwicke, 87, of Interlochen passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 at her home. Jane was born on August 3, 1934 in Minnesota to the late Leslie Dow and Irene (Evans) Croswell. Jane grew up in Minnesota and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from the University of Minnesota. On June 10, 1956, Jane married Roger "Mick"...
Lucille Hellen Nelson
Sep 27, 2021
Lucille Hellen Nelson, 102, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 27, 2021. Lucille was born on February 14, 1919 in Traverse City to the late Charles and Mildred (St. John) Peck. She married the late William L. Nelson in Traverse City on December 24, 1937. Together they raised two wonderful children Sandy and Don....
Caroline V. Leary
Sep 27, 2021
Caroline Violet Leary, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27 2021. Caroline was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 1, 1932 to James and Caroline (Kirby) Barry. In May of 1955 Caroline was on a bowling league where she met Robert Leary and three months later, they were married. They were married 65 beautiful years and...
