Susan Lynn Lyman
Aug 2, 2021
Susan Lynn Lyman, 71, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Susan was born on September 9, 1949 in Benton Harbor, to the late Donald Carl and Betty Jane (Woods) Swanson. Susan grew up in Benton Harbor, loving the beaches and waters of Lake Michigan. On August 30,...
Walter Galla
Jul 30, 2021
Walter David Galla of Cedar passed away on July 30, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. Number 10 of 12 children to Michael and Regina (Brzezinski) Galla, Walter was born on November 28, 1939. After school, Walt joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at the Monteith Barracks in Furth, Germany. It was during this time when he...
David G. Follette
Jul 30, 2021
David G. Follette passed away at home on Friday, July 30, 2021 after a brief but brave battle against cancer. David was born on March 9, 1952, to Walter D. and Virginia M. Follette (Morse) in Haslett, Michigan. David spent his growing up years in Okemos, where he made many great friendships, especially his buddy, Mort Smythe. His teen years...
Joseph A. Pawloski
Jul 30, 2021
Joseph Anthony Pawloski (83) was born on 4/30/38 to Joseph M. Pawloski and Elizabeth Williamson. Joe attended high school at St. Francis and loved his time playing football there. Joe married the love of his life, Dawn Gildursky Pawloski and enjoyed 50 years of marriage with her. Together they raised five daughters, Laura (Troy) Lawicki, Beverly Pawloski, Jennifer ( Dan)...
Perry Martin Egeler
Jul 29, 2021
Perry Martin Egeler, 86, of Dexter and formerly of Lake Leelanau passed away July 29, 2021 at the Ascension Hospital in Novi. Perry was born on February 4, 1935 on the Egeler Centennial Farm to the late William H. and Hattie (Kroupa) Egeler. On January 5, 1954, Perry started his service with the United States Army stationed in Germany. He...
Shirley Suzanne Summers
Jul 29, 2021
Shirley Suzanne Summers, 74, of Traverse City, lost her battle with cancer on July 29, 2021, surrounded by family and enveloped with love, in her home. Shirley was born in Dearborn on January 9, 1947, to the late Bernard & Shirley (Bojda) Parafin. She was active in girl scouts, and took piano lessons for 8 years. Her parents hoped she...
Janet Hoxie
Jul 27, 2021
Janet Louise Hoxie, 89, of Traverse City, passed away July 27, 2021, with family by her side and peace in her heart. Janet was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Frederic and Vivian (Sherrard) Jahr. In June of 1952 she married Francis Donald Hoxie, with whom she shared a loving marriage for 47 years. Janet was a full-time...
Ann Marie Bridson
Jul 26, 2021
Traverse City – Ann Marie Bridson, 80, of Traverse City passed away July 26, 2021 at the Medilodge of Leelanau Ann Marie was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Howard Leon and Eleanor (Hasse) Chilson in Detroit. On September 30, 1961, Ann Marie married Bernard "Bernie" Robert Bridson. Together they have celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage and...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
