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Anne Olney

Anne Olney

Feb 25, 2021

The sweet soul of Anne Olney slipped from her body to the strains of Loch Lomond and Amazing Grace in the wee hours of February 25, 2021. Her love, kindness, incurable optimism, and beautiful smile graced this world for 90 years, touching and inspiring the lives of family and friends of all ages. Born Helen-Anne Quin on March 31, 1931...

Edwardine A. Walton

Edwardine A. Walton

Feb 24, 2021

Edwardine A. Walton, 87, of Traverse City passed away February 24, 2021 at the Villa at Traverse Point with her family by her side. Edwardine was born on November 1, 1933 in Kingsley to the late Edward and Grace (Pence) Mox. On September 1, 1950, Edwardine married Arthur A. Walton in Kingsley. Edwardine created beautiful quilts, personalized Christmas stockings for...

Robert "Art" Nugent

Robert "Art" Nugent

Feb 23, 2021

**** Service Details**** A Memorial luncheon will take place on Saturday march 13, 2021 from 1-3pm at the Long Lake Friends Church. Please bring your favorite memory to share! Robert Arthur Nugent, 53, once again put on his Back Pack and began a new journey. Through all his years of travel he met a diversity of folks who became friends...

John Bretz Anderson

John Bretz Anderson

Feb 21, 2021

In the late hours of February 21, 2021, John Bretz "Andy" Anderson passed on from this world while in the loving company of his family. He is survived by his wife Joy Jimo-Lang, one sister, three sons, three daughters, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. John was born in Manistique, Michigan in 1942 to Carl and Faye (Bretz) Anderson. He...

Barbara Anne Hoig

Barbara Anne Hoig

Feb 21, 2021

Barbara Anne Hoig, 71, long time resident of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Barb was born in Traverse City to the late Henry J. and Mabel H. (Herkner) Russell. She graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1967. Following high school, she continued her life-long journey of learning at Northwestern Michigan...

John Michael Rollert

John Michael Rollert

Feb 21, 2021

John "Jack" Michael Rollert, 77, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2021 at the French Manor South in Traverse City. He was born on September 18th, 1943 in Flint, Michigan. His father, Edward Rollert, was an innovative Executive Vice President at General Motors until his early death at the age of 57. His mother, Helen Rollert Riordan, lived to the...

Dennis Labelle

Dennis Labelle

Feb 21, 2021

Dennis Michael LaBelle was born in Saginaw, MI, in 1943 and passed away at the age of 77 on February 21, 2021, in Traverse City, MI. After fifty-two years of marriage to Patricia LaBelle, they have four children, ten grandchildren, and a remodeled house - displaying his master carpenter skills. Dennis is recognized for his public service, with 29 years...

Ralph W. Jones

Ralph W. Jones

Feb 20, 2021

Ralph W. Jones, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Ralph was born on December 15, 1930 in Morgantown, Kentucky to the late Orville and Rose Marie (Rone) Jones. He married the love of his life, Glenda Petrie, on March 29, 1958 in Royal Oak, Michigan. She preceded him in...

Mary Lou Belanger

Mary Lou Belanger

Feb 18, 2021

Mary Lou Belanger, whose ancestors were among the first white settlers on the Old Mission Peninsula, died Thursday, Feb. 18 at her Traverse City home. She was 93. Mary Lou was born June 15, 1927 at Old Mission, the daughter of Willard J. and Ethel (Tompkins) Berry. She attended Old Mission School through eighth grade and for grades 9-12 rode...

Thomas M. Piche

Thomas M. Piche

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas M. Piche, 60, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021at Medilodge of Grand Traverse County. Tom was born on October 5, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Joanna (Milos) Piche. Tom was a 1978 graduate of Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. After graduation Tom enlisted and proudly served his country in...

Diane Hinsenkamp

Diane Hinsenkamp

Feb 17, 2021

Traverse City – Diane Barbara Hinsenkamp, 77, of Traverse City passed away from cancer on February 17, 2021 at her daughter's home. The family is grateful to Hospice of Michigan for their help in caring for her. Diane was born on February 28, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Gene and Rita Leach. Diane excelled at crocheting and created...

Jack Gunning

Jack Gunning

Feb 17, 2021

Jack Gunning, 80, of Traverse City, proud US Army veteran, passed away quietly on Feb. 17, 2021. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions in Jack's honor may be directed to First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is caring for Jack and his family.

Elaine M. Misner

Elaine M. Misner

Feb 17, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY - Elaine (Miller) Misner - born June 2, 1926, passed peacefully February 17, 2021. Elaine is from Ann Arbor and made her home in Empire in 1968. She was a kind and gentle soul. She was preceded in death by her son John R. Brice III, her parents Etta and Jay Miller, and her brothers and sisters Virginia,...

Gary Wayne Cornell

Gary Wayne Cornell

Feb 16, 2021

Gary Wayne Cornell met his Lord and Savior on February 16, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1945 in Saginaw Michigan to his parents Fort Wayne Cornell and Mary Irene Hawkins. Gary graduated from Davison High School and went to work at AC Delco. There he met his bride, Marie Nepote and was married on August 21, 1965. After...

Beth E. Coffman

Beth E. Coffman

Feb 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Coffman Family needs to share the passing of Beth E. Coffman of Traverse City, Michigan, on February 16, 2021 at the age of 84. With joy and happiness heaven has received a new angel. Beth received her Master's Degree and taught school while raising three children. With her post-graduate work, she became a...

Frank Andrew Schollett

Frank Andrew Schollett

Feb 15, 2021

Frank Andrew Schollett, 83, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Traverse City. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jan; daughters, Lyn (Cindy) and Katy (Mike); son, Marc; daughter-in-law, Valerie; four grandchildren; and a lifetime of memories. An amateur accordionist, Frank grew up with his mom, Jayne Elizabeth (Adams), dad, Andrew Frank Schollett; and two brothers, splitting his time between...

Leo Fredrick Richard

Leo Fredrick Richard

Feb 15, 2021

Leo Fredrick Richard, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan joined his Savior, Monday, February 15, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Leo was born on February 12, 1930 at Lake Leelanau to the late Edmund and Clara (Eckerle) Richard. He married the love of his life, Judie Hampel on March 27, 1958 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Leo proudly served his country in...

Clara Lorraine Parker

Clara Lorraine Parker

Feb 15, 2021

Clara Lorraine (Powell) Parker, 91, of Traverse City went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2021. Born on July 26, 1929 in Cadillac, Michigan, to William H. Jennett and Flora (Gee) Jennett, she spent her life volunteering her time and talents to those in need. As a long-time member of the Traverse Bay United Methodist Church (formerly Asbury),...

Marie Katherine Aleo

Marie Katherine Aleo

Feb 13, 2021

Marie Katherine Aleo, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. Marie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Frank and Mary Sindoni (Stellato) on May 3, 1929. She graduated from Everett High School in the Boston area. She was a lover of all the arts, especially classical dance, and studied at the famed School of American...

John Fouch

John Fouch

Feb 13, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY – John Fouch, 95, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home in the loving care of his family and caregivers of Hospice of Michigan. John was born on April 23, 1925 to the late John and Anna (Watkoski) Fouch. He was the eldest of nine children on the family farm homesteaded by his...

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