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Glen C. Swoveland

Glen C. Swoveland

Jun 5, 2021

Glen C. Swoveland of Traverse City passed away at home on June 5, 2021. He was born in southern Michigan on September 12, 1943, to Garold and Gretchen Swoveland. In December 1970, he married Carolyn Schuler in Traverse City. Glen worked over 35 dedicated years for Consumers Energy. He coached youth baseball for six years, enjoyed singing and playing his...

Kathryn "Kathy" T. Guernsey

Kathryn "Kathy" T. Guernsey

Jun 3, 2021

Kathryn "Kathy" T. Guernsey, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 3. 2021 at her home in Traverse City with her husband, Neil, and her family at her side. Kathy was born in Garden City, Michigan in 1957, the daughter of John and Berna Zimba, who moved their family to Traverse City in 1969. She is survived by her husband of...

C. Nadyne Horn

C. Nadyne Horn

Jun 2, 2021

C. Nadyne Horn, 95 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021. Nadyne was born on December 15, 1925 in Detroit to the late Franklin and Chloea (Fuller) Correll. Nadyne was raised in Waterford Michigan and graduated from Clarkston High School. Nadyne married Herbert E. Horn on May 4th, 1945. Nadyne and Herbert owned and operated Flint Pipe...

Judith "Judy" Donovan

Judith "Judy" Donovan

Jun 2, 2021

Judith "Judy" Donovan, 77, passed away peacefully at her home after several years of health issues on June 2, 2021. Her infectious laugh, which could be heard a mile away, will be forever remembered by anyone who knew her. Judy was the second of 5 kids born to the late Arthur and Rose (Krosky) Donovan in Detroit, MI. After graduating...

Judith "Judy" Donovan

Judith "Judy" Donovan

Jun 2, 2021

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Janet Mary Ready

Janet Mary Ready

May 31, 2021

Janet Mary Ready, 74 of Traverse City, MI passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born on February 26, 1947 in Monroe, Michigan to Robert and Mary (Wing) St. Pierre. She married Michael Joseph Ready on September 29, 1967. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful sons, Tak, Matt, Ben and Chris....

Russell F. Mcnamara

Russell F. Mcnamara

May 30, 2021

Russell F. McNamara, 87, of Traverse City, passed away May 30, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven.  He was born April 10, 1934, in Detroit, the son of William and Lela (Fletcher) McNamara.  He graduated from Waterford High School in 1952 and married Carol Morris in 1954.  After serving four years in the Navy, the family returned to Michigan, where he...

Thermond Leroy Barry

Thermond Leroy Barry

May 30, 2021

Thermond Barry was a fantastic 82 year old soul! He passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2021 at his Lake Leelanau home. The love of his life was by his side. Thermond was born into this world on October 14, 1938 to the late Herman and Carrie (Ackerman) Barry. He was the first of six children. After graduating from Muskegon...

James "Jim" Henry Roos

James "Jim" Henry Roos

May 30, 2021

James Henry (Jim) Roos, passed away Sunday May 30, 2021. He was born on February 17, 1952 in Ann Arbor, MI to George Douglas Roos and Jean Louise (Cartwright) Roos. Jim graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1970 where he was a student athlete that excelled in swimming and was named to the All American Team. He continued...

Norman Wyckoff

Norman Wyckoff

May 29, 2021

Norman Wyckoff, 96, of Traverse City, passed away May 29, 2021. Norman was born in Detroit on February 15, 1925, son to Norman O. and Violetta (Baldwin) Wyckoff. Norman was a Seaman 1st Class in US Navy, during the heart of WWII. Although he did not talk about his days in the service often, he was proud to have served...

Dominic "Nick" John Favara

Dominic "Nick" John Favara

May 28, 2021

Dominic "Nick" John Favara, 65, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by love. He was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife, Karen, to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Dominic was born on October 24, 1955 in Saginaw to the late Peter and Maxine (Zaleski) Favara. He married, the love of his life, Karen...

Maxine G. Hunter

Maxine G. Hunter

May 28, 2021

Maxine Gail Hunter, 69 of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Maxine was born on May 22, 1952 in Kendallville, Indiana to the late, Robert and Ione (Linthicum) Kitchen. She married the love of her life, Don Hunter on August 8, 1974 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Maxine wanted to be a nurse from...

Dale Ovid Labrie

Dale Ovid Labrie

May 26, 2021

Dale Ovid LaBrie, 83, of Traverse City (formerly Petoskey and Harbor Springs), passed away May 26, 2021. He was born in Bay City on April 25, 1938, to A. Antonio and Albina (Rabidoux) LaBrie. Dale entered seminary at age 14. He was ordained and served as a priest for ten years. After leaving the priesthood, he remained active in the...

Jean F. Neumann

Jean F. Neumann

May 26, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY - Jean F. Neumann, age 90, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City. Jean was born in Kasson Township on June 17, 1930 to the late Cory and Fannie (Bartunek) Smith. Jean was an avid sewer where she sewed and made stuffed animals for all of her...

John Thomas Sees

John Thomas Sees

May 24, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY - John Thomas Sees, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021. John-known to many as "Big John" or "BJ"-had been living each day feeling eternally grateful, inspired, and blessed after a successful liver transplant last year. Son of John Henry and Katherine Masterson Sees, John was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and grew up in Burlington...

Martha Lynne Maltby

Martha Lynne Maltby

May 22, 2021

On May 22nd, 2021, Martha (Marti) Lynne (Gidos) Maltby passed away at French Manor in Traverse City, under the care of Hospice of Michigan. Marti was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21st, 1943 to John and Tyne Marie Gidos. She grew up in Ann Arbor, graduating from Pioneer High School in 1961. She attended the University of Michigan,...

John Marshall Harlan

John Marshall Harlan

May 22, 2021

John Marshall Harlan, 87, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2021 at Northport Highlands. Born on Sept 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Michigan to C.Allen and Ivabell Harlan. He attended the University of Michigan, graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors from Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi Honor Societies. He married the love...

Sandra Jean Lowe

Sandra Jean Lowe

May 21, 2021

Sandra Jean Lowe, 79, completed her earthly journey, and left us on May 21, 2021 surrounded by her daughters and sister Nancy. Sandy was born October 9, 1941 to the late Harry and Edris (Campbell) Sorenson. She was one of seven children, now leaving behind only her sister Nancy, and joins; Edward, Donald, Lewis, Helen and James. Although Sandy was...

Joshua "Josh" Gorney

Joshua "Josh" Gorney

May 21, 2021

Joshua "Josh" Aden Gorney, 16, of Traverse City, lover of history and the "farm life," passed away May 21, 2021. Joshua was born on August 8, 2004 to his birth parents Heather Jackomino Beatty and Russ Steinhoff Jr. at Munson Medical Center. He spent his life loving and honoring his mom and dad, Mary and Scott Gorney. He leaves behind...

Richard "Rick" Dwyer Taylor

Richard "Rick" Dwyer Taylor

May 20, 2021

Age 75. Loving husband of Eunice Taylor. Adoring Father of Codee Taylor Lewicki (Aaron). Step- father of Rick (Liz) Sievers, Kristi Tesarz (Blair Sellers) and Daniel (Sharon) Sievers, Grandpa of Mariah and Joshua Tesarz, Ryan and Sara Sievers, Jake and Max Sievers (Abby). Brother of James Taylor, Kathi Johnston (George) and the late Mark T. Taylor. Son of the late...

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