Thomas E. Gartland
Jul 5, 2021
Thomas Errol Gartland, born the fourth of September, 1946, passed from this world on the fifth of July, 2021, achieving seventy-four years of kindness, generosity and caring for all those who knew and loved him, along with many people he never met. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a bachelor's degree in accounting, acquiring his CPA license in 1972,...
Kim Ann Brennan
Jul 5, 2021
Kim Ann Brennan, 62, of Traverse City passed away at Munson Medical Center on Monday July 5, 2021 after a short battle with cancer, with her loving family at her side. Kim was born on September 7, 1958 in Oceanside, CA to Thomas and Barbara (Smith) Woods. She married the love of her life John Thomas Brennan on August 6,...
Jon Patrick Nelligan
Jul 5, 2021
Jon Nelligan, 43, passed away July 5, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. A massive heart attack on May 10th had him admitted but with several unexplained health complications and family and friends surrounding him, Jon left us to join his grandparents, Albert and Dorothy Salisbury and Dorothy Hansen. Born, Jon Patrick Nelligan, on May 4, 1978 in Traverse City to...
Patricia "Pat" Bishop
Jul 4, 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...
Mary Jean Mcmaster
Jul 4, 2021
Mary Jean McMaster, 91, a longtime resident of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away July 4, 2021. Mary Jean was born on November 9, 1929, in South Boardman, to the late Paul and Edith (Brecheisen) Hayward. Mary Jean earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University, where she played the trombone in the marching band. She also became a...
Jane Matz
Jul 1, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Jane passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at Arbor House. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 30, 1928. She grew up in Ben Avon, PA and graduated from Ben Avon High School in 1946 and then attended Skidmore College, graduating in 1950 as an English major. Jane met John Matz at a family picnic...
Dorothy Mae Smith
Jul 1, 2021
Dorothy Mae Smith, 87, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Dorothy was born on October 9, 1933 in Mesick, MI to the late Franklin and Eva (Prentice) Trowbridge. She married Vernon Smith on October 11, 1952 in Traverse City. Together they lovingly raised 5 wonderful children. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, sewing and painting....
Ernest "Ernie" Keech
Jul 1, 2021
Ernest LeRoy Keech Sr., 86, of Williamsburg, passed away July 1, 2021, leaving behind his legacies of strong work ethic, respect to family and friends and putting your faith first. Ernest was born October 3, 1934 in Detroit, MI to the late Nathaniel and Mary (Robinson) Keech. He was one of 18 children. He now joins his siblings Leah, Elizabeth,...
Robert Lee Schneider
Jul 1, 2021
Robert Lee Schneider, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven. He leaves behind his wife Shirley, two daughters, Laurie and Carol Schneider, Carol's long-time partner, Joe Cacaci, a Grandson, Sam McCarthy, and many nieces and nephews. Born on November 7th, 1929, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan to Bernice (Krieg) and Leonard Schneider,...
Barbara Steinhoff
Jul 1, 2021
Barbara Jean Steinhoff, 91, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home. Barbara was born on February 15, 1930 in Platteville, WI to the late Verne Elgie and Arlie Julia (Stowell) Edwards. She married Donald L. Steinhoff on June 27, 1953 in Platteville, WI. Barbara was a devoted teacher for over 30 years. She began her teaching...
Keith Francis Poirier
Jun 30, 2021
Keith Francis Poirier, 86, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Keith was born on November 23, 1934 in Negaunee, MI to the late John and Laila (Johnson) Poirier. In 1952 he graduated from Grand Rapids, Godwin Heights High School in the Class of 1952. He married Gloria Clifford on July 25, 1958...
Gladys Newman
Jun 30, 2021
Gladys Newman, 97, of Leelanau County passed away June 30,2021 at Culver Meadows. Gladys was born on May 29, 1924 to the late Delbert and Tillie(King) Flaska. In 1940 she married Robert Newman and they had 2 sons Bobby and Ronald. She was very dedicated to her family and her beautiful flower gardens on Lincoln Rd. Gladys and Bob grew...
James Francis Hintz
Jun 29, 2021
James Francis Hintz, age 85, died June 29th 2021 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City from Alzheimer's. Jim was born November 30, 1935 to parents Leo and Helen (Wojciechowski) Hintz in Flint, Michigan. Jim graduated from St. Michael's High School in Flint Michigan. He attended GMI and MIT. He married Marlene (Schmitt) on May 9th, 1959 and they have...
Cynthia R. Ansorge
Jun 28, 2021
Cynthia Reed Ansorge, 67, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at her home. Cyndi was born on October 26, 1953 in Garden City, Michigan to John and Berna Zimba. The fourth of ten children, Cyndi was instilled motherly instincts at a very young age. These instincts served her well as she became a mother to those...
Jean Cline
Jun 27, 2021
Jean C. Cline, 97, life long resident of Traverse City area and true model of the golden rule, passed away June 27, 2021. She was born to the late Cecil and Sylvia (Weese) Weese on August 22, 1923, one of five children. After a beautiful friendship was established, romance budded and Jean married the late Signey G. Cline on October...
Verna Frances Dixon
Jun 27, 2021
Verna F. Dixon, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in the loving care of her husband and family. Verna was born January 28, 1935 in Williamsburg to the late Carl and Ella (Stites) Orcutt. Verna and her husband lived most of their lives in the Traverse City area where they raised their family. She was...
Jenette M. Weber
Jun 27, 2021
Jenette M. (Riehl) Weber, 88, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Jenette was a native of Traverse City growing up on Eighth Street. She was born on November 3, 1932 to the late Henry and Helen (Bergstrom) Riehl. At the age of 17, she married Joseph LaVerne Weber on February 4, 1950....
John D. Vezina
Jun 27, 2021
John D. Vezina, 59, passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2021 in Traverse City, Michigan. Reynolds - Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City is assisting the family and a private celebration of life is planned for a later date. John was born in Escanaba, Michigan and grew up in Southern California and Gwinn, Michigan. Following the footsteps of his father...
Don Butkovich
Jun 26, 2021
On June 26, 2021 the love of my life and heart left to be reunited with his beloved mother Anne and father Joseph Butkovich. He was born July 9, 1944 in Flint, Michigan. He was an accomplished artist, painter, sculptor, leather worker, photographer and weaver. He utilized his degree in Fine Arts from Pratt University to appraise fine art. Besides...
Hazel Violet Grant
Jun 23, 2021
Hazel Violet (Whitney) Grant, 94 of TC passed away on June 23rd, 2021 at her son and daughter in-laws home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born on Feb. 27th, 1927 in Flushing, MI to Florence (Ardill) & Jesse Whitney and was the oldest of 10 children. She lived in Flushing MI for 18 years then moved to TC...
