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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
