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Crystal Belle Beeman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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