Robert "Bob" Frank Leary
Sep 13, 2021
Robert Frank Leary, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021. Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 29, 1934. Son of Frank and Genevieve (Brandt) Leary. After High School graduation Robert joined the Detroit police academy. During that time, he also joined a bowling league where he met Caroline Barry. After three months of...
William S. Rechenbach
Sep 12, 2021
William S. Rechenbach, 95 of Traverse City passed away September 12, 2021 at Munson Hospice House with his family by his side. Bill was born on January 22, 1926 in Essen, Germany to the late Wilhelm and Martha (Kipp) Rechenbach. On February 28,1948 he married the love of his life, the late, Theresa (Maier) Rechenbach in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Bill and...
George Robert Crisman
Sep 10, 2021
Traverse City- George Robert Crisman, 90, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. George was born on December 6, 1930 in Highland Park, MI to the late George and Myrtie (Wilcox) Crisman. George was raised alongside his sisters Kathleen and Dorothy. Honorably, George served our Country in the United States...
Romana Mae Herman
Sep 10, 2021
Romana Mae Herman, 82, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. Romana was born on July 16, 1939 in Hannah, MI to the late Joseph and Lena (Schmuckal) Bauer. She attended school at St. Mary's of Hannah and continued her education at Northwestern Michigan College. She began working at Traverse City Iron Works as a secretary...
Betty Lorraine Tubbs
Sep 8, 2021
Betty Lorraine Tubbs, 92, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Orchard Creek Senior Living. Betty was born on December 29, 1928 in Wood County, WI to the late Edward and Blanche (Strope) Christensen. She married the late Leroy Alfred Tubbs on July 31, 1948 in Pittsville, WI. Betty was a devoted homemaker for many years raising...
Emiel "Mick" Desmet
Sep 8, 2021
Emiel "Mick" L. DeSmet, 93, of Traverse City, 07/21/28 - 09/08/2021. Beloved husband of Minnie (Evelyn) and father of Craig H. DeSmet. The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
My Linh Thi Moran
Sep 7, 2021
My Linh Thi Moran, age 80, of Traverse City passed away September 7, 2021. My Linh was born on July 15, 1941 in a small village near Saigon South Vietnam and lived there until moving to the US. She served her country as a combat nurse in the Vietnam conflict caring for the wounded and the dead, she moved to...
Norma Timm
Sep 7, 2021
Norma Mae French was born to parents Charles S. French and Margaret Mae (Doughty) French in Alpena, Michigan on December 1, 1935. She grew up in Alpena and attended Alpena High School and Alpena Community College before transferring to Central Michigan University to complete her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. On June 21, 1958 she married Lloyd Andrew Timm in...
Raymond Hulbert
Sep 7, 2021
Raymond was born on July 31, 1986 in Traverse City Michigan to Rodney "Jerry" and Amy (Weber) Hulbert. He entered into eternal life on September 7,2021 at his home in Maple City Michigan. The young man that would do anything for anyone is still holding true to that with angel wings now. Raymond loved the outdoors if he wasn't riding...
James Irving Young
Sep 6, 2021
James Irving Young, 73 of Traverse City passed away September 6, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. James, or better known as Slim Jim to those who knew and loved him, was born on October 25, 1947 to the late James W. and Doris P. (Farrand) Camo in Milwaukee, WI. James served our country honorably as a member of the United...
Marilyn Rice
Sep 6, 2021
Marilyn J. Rice age 76 passed away due to a tragic accident on September 6th 2021. Marilyn was born in Kingsley Michigan on July 29th 1945. She was the youngest daughter of Joe and Francis Reamer (Endres). Marilyn attended Hannah High School and later received her Cosmetology certificate. She began work at Ellen's Beauty Salon in 1964. Marilyn spent the...
Betty Allen
Sep 5, 2021
Early Sunday morning, Sept. 5th our mother Betty H. Allen was welcomed into the Loving arms of our Lord and Savior. Waiting for Mom was her husband Robert, and two of her sons, Thomas and Kenneth. Missing Mom are her two daughters Linda Smith (Denis Baker), Julie Dunaske (Jon), and sons James, Eric (Beatrice), Jeffery (Nancy), and daughter-in-law Connie Allen....
Diana Lee Hickman
Sep 5, 2021
Diana Lee Hickman, 78, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Diana was born on May 14, 1943 in Lakeview, Michigan to the late Elwood Elmus and Inez Louisa (Borden) Norcross. Diana had been employed with Lear Corporation for many years and part-time with Tami's Carlton Cards and Mapleton Grocery before her retirement. She was a lifelong...
Mary Jean Koenig
Sep 4, 2021
Mary "Mickie" Jean Koenig, 92, of Traverse City, passed away September 4, 2021. She was born in Owosso, Sept. 15, 1928 to parents Jacob and Elizabeth (Kerwin) Oswald. Mary lived in Traverse City since 2007 and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Parish in Traverse City. Prior to that she was a dedicated homemaker, and retired as a secretary...
Janet Louise O'Neill
Sep 3, 2021
Janet Louise O'Neill, age 86, formerly of Blissfield, Michigan, died on September 3, 2021. She was born June 21, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Marjorie (Heaton) Reuscher. She was employed as a secretary by Owens Illinois in Toledo and San Francisco for 13 years. On August 14, 1965 at Blessed Sacrament in Toledo, Ohio she married Kenneth W....
Dr. Megan H. Kuhlman
Sep 3, 2021
Dr. Megan H. Kuhlman February 4, 1938-September, 3 2021 The world's best ever mother, wife, sister, friend, and teacher Dr. Megan Haupt Kuhlman passed away on September 3, in Traverse City, MI. The "angel" many affectionately called Megan in life is now true. Megan's family is proud that she lived her long adventurous life like a beautiful, whimsical piece of...
Raymond J. Musser
Sep 3, 2021
Raymond J. Musser, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday. September 3, 2021 at his home in his garden, doing what he loved. Ray was born on July 31, 1938 in Mancelona, Michigan to the late Raymond and Vera (Kiel) Musser. He married the love of his life, Priscilla Olds on June 27, 1959. Ray had been employed...
Dr. Charles T. Watling Jr.
Sep 2, 2021
Dr. Charles T. Watling, Jr., 85, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Traverse City. Charles was a dentist in Owosso for many years. He also was active in the Kiwanis Club and several churches in Owosso, Flushing and Traverse City. Charles was married to Glenda Watling for 36 years. She preceded him in death in December, 2020. Charles...
Christopher Michael Bell
Aug 31, 2021
Christopher Michael Bell, 25, of Traverse City passed away on August 31, 2021 after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Chris was born on December 29, 1995 in Traverse City to Mikel and Michelle Bell, and the baby brother to Kevin and Maria. He was affectionately known as Lil Man,...
Joan Catherine Vazquez
Aug 31, 2021
Joan Catherine Vazquez, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on her 81st birthday, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Joan was born on August 31, 1940 in Detroit to the late Charles and Catherine (Szukielowicz) Rogers. Joan had been employed with the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union. She worked as a Kitchen Assistant in the UAW...
