Geraldine H. Bloxsom
Mar 12, 2021
Geraldine H. Bloxsom, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Big Rapids, MI passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Harry Aari Suurna
Mar 10, 2021
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Harry (Aari) on March 10, 2021 at the Munson Medical Centre in Traverse City, Michigan. He passed away peacefully after a short stay in the hospital. He was the son of the previously deceased Aleksander and Senta Suurna. Born in Saaremaa, Estonia in 1944 he...
Daniel Joseph Kolakowski
Mar 10, 2021
Weidman – Daniel Joseph Kolakowski, 69, of Weidman passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Dan was born on August 20, 1951 in Wyandotte to the late Jerome Joseph and Betty Jean (Calhoun) Kolakowski. Dan honorably served in the United States Army. As a dedicated social worker, Dan helped those who struggled with everyday tasks that most of us...
Mary D. Larrabee-Popp
Mar 9, 2021
MARY DOROTHEA LARRABEE-POPP, 79, of Traverse City, passed away March 9, 2021 at home with her loving family at her side. Mary was born on February 1, 1942 in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands to Martin and Eszter (Kiss) Smith. She married Loren Larrabee on February 8th, 1964 and later married Raymond Popp on June 6, 2015. Ray and Mary packed many...
Ernest "Stace" Charles Stathakis
Mar 9, 2021
Ernest Charles (Stace) Stathakis, 69, crossed the finish line in his final race, into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family and in the gentle care of Munson Hospice. Born in Monterey Park, California, on June 25, 1951, he moved with his family...
Vanita Maxine Heim
Mar 8, 2021
Vanita (Van) Maxine Heim (Saxton), 81, of Traverse City, passed away March 8, 2021 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. Vanita, also known by her grandchildren as "Granny Vanny" was born in her family's home in Kingsley, to parents Oliver and Rosetta (VanPelt) Saxton, August 14, 1939. Vanita graduated from Kingsley High School and was involved in many school activities and...
Mike Savage
Mar 8, 2021
Traverse City - Michael Scott Savage, 74, of Traverse City passed away on March 8, 2021 at the French Manor. Mike was born on August 21,1946 in Saginaw to the late Lawrence Christian and Millicent Jean (Wykes) Savage. A 1964 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School, Mike graduated from Michigan State University in 1969. He then moved to Aspen, Colorado...
Dale K. Parker
Mar 6, 2021
Dale K. Parker passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dale was born January 12, 1935 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. After receiving a degree in business economics from Grove City College, he joined the Army to complete his required military service. He served in the Corp of Engineers in Fort Lewis, Washington and after an honorable...
Orlin H. Benedict
Mar 5, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Orlin H. Benedict Jr., age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Orlin was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI to the late Orlin and Lillian (Hanney) Benedict. He honorably served our country during WWII as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp (Air Force) as a member of...
Paul M. Keranen
Mar 3, 2021
Paul M. Keranen, 87, of Interlochen passed away March 3, 2021 at his home. Paul was born on October 2, 1933 in Atlantic Mine up near Copper Harbor to the late Einard and Alma (Kempainen) Keranen. He was one of 10 children. Paul married Phyllis Ann DeHetre on August 26, 1955. Paul was a carpenter and a proud member of...
Jennifer Lynn Johnson
Mar 1, 2021
Jennifer Lynn (Maxbauer) Johnson, 46, passed away from cancer on March 1, 2021 with loved ones by her side. Jennifer was born on May 28, 1974 in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School, Northwestern Michigan College and Central Michigan University. Although her original degree was in social work, she found her life calling when she worked for...
Debra Lynn Harvey
Mar 1, 2021
Debra Lynn Harvey, 59, of Traverse City went to be with the Lord March 1, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Deb was born on May 26, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. She was proudly raised by her Grandmother, Dorothy Ferres in Kingsley Michigan. On May 24, 1980 she married John Harvey in Traverse City and together they raised two wonderful children,...
Jerome Frederick Allore
Mar 1, 2021
Jerome Frederick Allore, 85, of Traverse City passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with his loving wife Therese Mary Allore (Alm) and his children at his side. Jerome was born on April 5, 1935 in Muskegon, MI to the late Joseph and Mary Allore. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Osborn and brothers Harry...
Alfonso Kimbrough Jr.
Mar 1, 2021
Alfonso Kimbrough, Jr. 68, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home. Alfonso was born on October 21, 1952 in Detroit to the late Alfonso and Mildred (Williams) Kimbrough. Alfonso had a great work ethic and worked in the construction industry for many years before his retirement. Alfonso is survived by two sons and a...
Pat Besaw
Feb 28, 2021
Patricia Besaw, 80, a longtime resident of Saginaw, died on February 28, 2021 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living with her son by her side. Pat was born on November 7, 1940 in Saginaw to the late Alfred and Donna (Enzer) Lodge. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and then earned her RN from Saginaw General Hospital Nursing School. She...
Kevin W. Dillan
Feb 27, 2021
Kevin Wayne Dillan, 66, of Traverse City, formerly of Midland, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Kevin was born on September 24th, 1954 in Darlington, PA, to the late Harry and Gloria (VanKirk) Dillan. Kevin received curative cancer surgery in July at the University of Michigan. Sadly, ARDS complicated his healing just prior to...
Jerome Arthur Colligan
Feb 26, 2021
Jerome Arthur Colligan passed into eternity peacefully in his home with the love of his family on February 26, 2021. Jerry was born January 15, 1939 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Joseph and Marie (nee Hoffman) Colligan and grew up in a traditional Irish Catholic Midwestern home with nine siblings. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne...
Raymond H Musser
Feb 25, 2021
Raymond Hoyt Musser, 65, of Traverse City passed away Feb. 25, 2021. He was born in Flint, Jun. 17, 1955 to parents Elaine H. and Orlo M. Musser. Raymond attended Flint High School. As a teenager he and his lifelong friends Dennis, Dave, Shay, Nick and Ted worked for Metro Ambulance Company. He then earned his associate degree in Criminal...
Ellen Elizabeth Bailey
Feb 25, 2021
Ellen Elizabeth Bailey, 75, of Traverse City passed away February 25, 2021 at her home. Ellen was born on December 7, 1945 in Traverse City to the late Rudolph and Jane Ester (Noteware) Bohaboy. She attended Traverse City Schools and graduated in 1964. She would eventually marry and have three wonderful children, Joseph, Laura, and Rainey (Adraine) whom she loved...
Wayne O'Connell
Feb 25, 2021
Wayne P. O'Connell passed away Feb 25, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1938, to a family that traces deep in American history, including involvement in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and every other major US armed conflict. He lived his early years on a small tobacco farm in central Tennessee, and then grew up in northern Wisconsin,...
