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Raymond J. Musser
Sep 3, 2021
Raymond J. Musser, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday. September 3, 2021 at his home in his garden, doing what he loved. Ray was born on July 31, 1938 in Mancelona, Michigan to the late Raymond and Vera (Kiel) Musser. He married the love of his life, Priscilla Olds on June 27, 1959. Ray had been employed...
Dr. Charles T. Watling Jr.
Sep 2, 2021
Dr. Charles T. Watling, Jr., 85, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Traverse City. Charles was a dentist in Owosso for many years. He also was active in the Kiwanis Club and several churches in Owosso, Flushing and Traverse City. Charles was married to Glenda Watling for 36 years. She preceded him in death in December, 2020. Charles...
Christopher Michael Bell
Aug 31, 2021
Christopher Michael Bell, 25, of Traverse City passed away on August 31, 2021 after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Chris was born on December 29, 1995 in Traverse City to Mikel and Michelle Bell, and the baby brother to Kevin and Maria. He was affectionately known as Lil Man,...
Joan Catherine Vazquez
Aug 31, 2021
Joan Catherine Vazquez, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on her 81st birthday, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Joan was born on August 31, 1940 in Detroit to the late Charles and Catherine (Szukielowicz) Rogers. Joan had been employed with the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union. She worked as a Kitchen Assistant in the UAW...
Andrew J. Begley
Aug 31, 2021
Andrew "Andy" John Begley, 66, of Traverse City, passed away Aug. 21, 2021. He was born in Holland, MI, Jun. 28, 1955 to parents Phillip and Anne (Gary) Begley. Andy graduated from Traverse City Central High School, class of 1973. Andy was extremely athletic, being a member of TC Central's first wrestling team. He was driven and competitive. He also...
C. William Brandell
Aug 31, 2021
C. William Brandell, age 81, died Tuesday, August 31 in Traverse City, Michigan. Bill was recognized by many for his unfailing dedication to the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1961, starting a tradition shared by his wife, children, and grandson. "Beebs," as he was known to the many student athletes he coached and taught over the years, was...
Tom Sloan
Aug 28, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Jay Sloan, 72, of Traverse City passed away August 28, 2021. He was born December 11, 1948 in Tawas City, to parents Jim and Beverly Sloan. Tom truly valued his time spent with family and was most proud of his daughter, son and three grandchildren. His son-in-law and daughter-in-law were added blessings to the family. An avid fly...
Philip Alan Newhouse
Aug 27, 2021
Philip Alan Newhouse of Traverse City, Michigan, died on Friday, August 27, 2021. Alan is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Darlene May Newhouse. He is survived by his children, Mark Alan (Debbie) Newhouse, of Traverse City, Michigan, Matthew Scott (Sandra) Newhouse of Parachute, Colorado, Melanie Dee (Will) Harper of Cypress, Texas, Mary Beth (Todd) Peters of Alexandria, Virginia;...
Andrew "Andy" Hiss
Aug 27, 2021
Andrew ("Andy") Hiss, of Traverse City, Michigan, died in a vehicular accident on August 27, 2021. Originally from Maine, Andy received his M.F.A. in film from the Columbia University School of the Arts, where he met his wife, and received his B.A. in English and art history from Tufts University. A devoted father and husband, Andy was known for his...
Eric Michael Bedrick
Aug 26, 2021
Eric Bedrick passed on August 26th, just two days after turning 31. On his way to work a horrific accident occurred and Eric received his wings. Eric Michael Bedrick was born on August 24, 1990 to parents, Dalynn and Eric, in Traverse City, MI. Eric attended schools in both Michigan and Florida, but received his diploma from Traverse City West...
Joseph S. Baker
Aug 26, 2021
They say only the good die young. Heaven sure needed a man with a humble spirit, integrity, humor and honesty. A fiercely devoted husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend, Joseph Samuel Baker passed into eternal life at the home he built with his bride of 41 years on August 26th 2021. Born to William R. and Faith J. (Port) Baker...
Ruth Ellen Houston
Aug 25, 2021
Ruth Ellen Houston, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home. Ruth Belknap was born on December 17, 1949 in Kayero, Burundi, Africa to the late George and Peggy (Ford) Belknap. She was married to the love of her life, Gene L. Houston, on May 3, 1969 in Traverse City....
Kim Louise Hagerty
Aug 25, 2021
Kim Louise Hagerty, 64, of Traverse City, died peacefully with her loving family by her side on August 25th, 2021. Kim left a lasting business and community legacy, second only to her legacy of love. Kim was born on December 30th, 1956 in Traverse City to Frank and Louise Hagerty. Kim was a member of the first graduating class of...
Kenneth William O'Neill
Aug 25, 2021
Kenneth William O'Neill, age 94, formerly of Blissfield, Michigan, died on August 25, 2021. He was born November 3, 1926 in Metamora, Ohio to Martin and Edna (Bick) O'Neill. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. On August 14, 1965 at Blessed Sacrament in Toledo, Ohio he married Janet L. Reuscher and she survives. Kenneth was a...
David Joe Hicks
Aug 24, 2021
David Joe Hicks, 82, passed into his next life on Tuesday evening, August 24th, at home and at peace while surrounded and supported with love by his family. They know he is finding woods and trails to explore, lakes and rivers to paddle, snowy slopes, and undoubtedly his own workshop to make improvements along his way. Dave was born on...
Deanna Jean Van Ostran
Aug 24, 2021
Deanna Jean Van Ostran, 83, of Traverse City passed away August 24, 2021 at the French Manor. Deanna was born on August 9, 1938 in Elk Rapids to the late Dwight Vernon and Elda (White) Brown. She was married to Charles Elda Van Ostran after he proposed to her at the Cherry Bowl drive in theater in Traverse City and...
Rosemary Delores Mccall
Aug 24, 2021
Rosemary D. McCall, 95, passed away at the Pavillions on August 24, 2021. Born in Traverse City on April 30, 1927 to Hugh and Bernie (Kasben) Goddard, she was a member of the class of 1944. On October 2, 1948 she married Jack Junior McCall who passed away on September 19, 1987. Left to mourn their loss are her sons,...
David Lee Garver
Aug 22, 2021
David "Dave" Lee Garver, 59, of Suttons Bay, passed away leaving behind his beautiful family to recognize that this world has truly lost a great man. Dave was born on December 17, 1961 to the late Ronald and Gail (Winans) Garver in Gladwin, MI. He was one of five children. Beyond his parents, he now joins to rejoice his brother...
Bill Dowswell
Aug 22, 2021
Sunday August, 22, 2021 was a picture perfect summers day. The kind of day that in good health, William "Bill" Ross Dowswell, would have been golfing, fishing, enjoying a paddle in a kayak or canoe, swimming in the bay or cheering on the Detroit Tigers watching "Miggy" hit number 500. Sadly Bill lost his brief, but valiant battle with cancer...
Dorothee Hansen
Aug 21, 2021
Dorothee Elizabeth Hansen, of Traverse City, passed away August 21, 2021. At this time any service information is on hold. Memories and condolences may be shared on her tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
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