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Randy Dean Harlan

Randy Dean Harlan

Jul 25, 2021

Randy Dean Harlan, May 13, 1948 – July 25, 2021, passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his bride, Karen, son Blair (Lisa) and granddaughters; Jillian, Lydia, and Cecilia, mother (Lois, 93) sisters; Peggy and Cathy (George) and many nieces and nephews. We are grateful to all of the family and friends that visited, called or wrote, to...

Gregory Patrick Mcgregor

Gregory Patrick Mcgregor

Jul 25, 2021

Gregory Patrick McGregor, of Traverse City, passed away July 25, 2021. He was born July 1st 1974, in Detroit Michigan, to parents John McGregor and Judy McGregor (Donnelly). As a child Greg spent time camping and fishing with his family. When he was school age, he played baseball. In 1992 he graduated from Benzie Central High School. He enjoyed many...

Steven Douglas Lockwood

Steven Douglas Lockwood

Jul 24, 2021

Steven Douglas Lockwood, 79, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Munson Hospice House. Steve was born on May 28, 1942, in Grand Island, Nebraska to the late Richard and Caroline Lockwood. He married Bonnie Lynn Reau on May 1, 1970 in Monroe, Michigan and they lovingly raised two wonderful daughters. Steve loved to travel, whether it...

Marinan Bradford

Marinan Bradford

Jul 22, 2021

Marinan Ellen Bradford, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 in her home at Traverse Manor. Marinan was born on September 20, 1935 in Manistee to the late Floyd and Eleanor (Peterson) Brandt. She was the eldest of four children. Marinan graduated from Onekama High School. Several years later, once settled in Traverse City, she earned...

Judith Bracken

Judith Bracken

Jul 20, 2021

Judith Edna Bracken, of Traverse City, passed away July 20, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Judith was born to the late Lt. Col. Paul G. and Edna (Schroeder) Tossy in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. She was one of two children. Her sister Nancy Hackett precedes her in death. Judith is survived by her children Lisa Chimner (Jeff), Paul Bracken...

Jerome "Jerry" H. Klegman M.D.

Jerome "Jerry" H. Klegman M.D.

Jul 16, 2021

Jerry Klegman, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 with his family by his side. Jerry was born on March 26, 1932 in Detroit to the late William and Celia (Fine) Klegman. On June 13, 1954, Jerry married Shirley Joyce Reiter in Detroit. Jerry was a radiologist. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, computers and golf. He was...

Janet F. Hicks

Janet F. Hicks

Jul 14, 2021

Janet F. Hicks, of Okemos and formerly of Bay City and Traverse City, passed away on July 14, 2021 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility. She was born on August 13, 1934 in Flint, MI to the late Harley and Fae Gladys (Poland) Earl. After graduation from Durand High School she continued on for two years at Northwestern Michigan...

John E. Spring

John E. Spring

Jul 13, 2021

John Eldred Spring, 86, of Empire, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. John was born on November 1, 1934 to the late Eldred and Pearl (Luce) Spring in Chicago, Illinois. On May 17, 1959, John married the love of his life, Sita Maria Kishindas in Panama. John honorably...

William Robert Davy

William Robert Davy

Jul 12, 2021

William Robert Davy, loving husband and father, software creator, musician and sailor, of Traverse City, Michigan and Sarasota, Florida passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021 at Munson Hospice House, in Traverse City after a short battle with kidney cancer. Born on June 24, 1948 at Saint Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Marilyn Mills and Dale Delmer Davy, Bill...

Lee Harrison Gardner

Lee Harrison Gardner

Jul 10, 2021

Lee Harrison Gardner, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on November 18, 1950 to the late Polly Isabel (Harrison) and Stephen Vandergrift Gardner. Wife Candy (Smith) has been the love of his life for over 45 years. Their family includes son Hunter Gardner, wife Maggie, and their...

Nancy Ellen Lawrence

Nancy Ellen Lawrence

Jul 10, 2021

Nancy Ellen Lawrence, 73, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 10, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven with her family by her side. Nancy was born on August 10, 1947 in Flint to the late Donald and Vontella "Bonnie" (Laurent) Lawrence. Nancy graduated from St. Michael's Catholic High School in 1965. She then went on to earn her LPN...

Carolyn E. Brunelle

Carolyn E. Brunelle

Jul 9, 2021

Carolyn Elaine Brunelle, 65 of Ann Arbor passed away July 9, 2021 at Munson Medical Center after a brief battle with pneumonia. Her family was by her side. Carolyn was born on November 9, 1955 in Detroit to the late Harry and Rose (Bugajski) Gorski. She was the middle child of six children and in a way that only she...

John "Jack" Carlisle

John "Jack" Carlisle

Jul 8, 2021

John "Jack" David Carlisle, 86, of Traverse City, passed away July 8, 2021. Jack was born on May 18, 1935 to the late John and Dorothy (Hammer) Carlisle. He was one of three children. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents are also his two sisters; Lorraine "Vonnie" (Ivan) Fasel and Carol Carlisle as well as his nephew-in-law...

Agnes Plagens

Agnes Plagens

Jul 8, 2021

Agnes Marie Plagens passed away peacefully in her home on July 8, surrounded by family, dear caregivers, fresh lavender from her garden, and a cardinal singing outside her window. She was 93 and beautiful. Agnes was born on December 4, 1927, in Grand Rapids Michigan, to Genevive and Milton Atwood. She was the oldest of six children. In 1952, after...

Earl Milton Cadmus

Earl Milton Cadmus

Jul 7, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY - Earl M. Cadmus, 94, passed away July 7, 2021 at The Villa Assisted Living Facility. He was cared for by many wonderful and caring aids. He was also under the care of Hospice of Michigan who were so loving and helpful with his care. Thanks to you all. Earl worked for Michigan Bell for 35 years then...

Barbara Joan Lyon

Barbara Joan Lyon

Jul 6, 2021

Barbara Joan Lyon, 79, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Aloysius "Al" Bishop

Aloysius "Al" Bishop

Jul 5, 2021

Heaven gained a vibrant, kind-hearted, and selfless couple last week. Patricia Bishop, 79, and Aloysius Bishop, 82, a husband and wife married 57 years, passed away side by side, within nine hours of each other on July 4th & 5th 2021. Pat and Al were able to spend their final days together at the home they built on beautiful Spider...

Nancy Marie Rankin

Nancy Marie Rankin

Jul 5, 2021

Empire – Nancy Marie Rankin, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Nancy was born on April 4, 1956 in Detroit to the late Stuart Courtis and Grace Marie (Harper) Rankin. She was a bright, creative girl, fun-loving and strong-willed. She liked to bend the rules and live life on...

Cyrilene Ankerson

Cyrilene Ankerson

Jul 5, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY – Cyrilene K. Ankerson, 81, of Traverse City passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family. Cyr was born December 12, 1939 in Peoria, IL to the late Milton and Lottie (Jamieson) Grover. She grew up on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City on a cherry farm. Cyr and...

Welden Wallace Camp

Welden Wallace Camp

Jul 5, 2021

Welden Wallace Camp, 17, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. Welden was born on June 30, 2004 in Naperville, Illinois to Christopher and Andrea (Homeister) Camp. He had just finished his high school junior year. Welden loved classic cars and being outside. He enjoyed building things and recently developed a passion for...

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