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Timothy M. Shannon

Timothy M. Shannon

Feb 12, 2021

Timothy M. Shannon, Sr., 56, of Traverse City, MI lost his very short battle with cancer. He passed away suddenly at home, on February 12, 2021 with loving family by his side. Tim was born on October 15, 1964 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Patrick and Dorothy (Owen) Shannon. He married Julianne Campbell-Misiolek on January 18, 2002. They shared...

Susan Elizabeth Berglund

Susan Elizabeth Berglund

Feb 11, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Berglund (nee Emerick, nee Collins) of Traverse City, formerly of Levering, Michigan, passed away on February 11. August 30, 1941 - February 11, 2021 Sue was born in Chicago, Illinois. The only child of Dorothy (nee Burgess) and Fredrick Emerick, she was doted on. Sue was a street smart, north shore Chicago city girl with a heart and...

Betty J. Monahan

Betty J. Monahan

Feb 9, 2021

Betty Monahan of Traverse City entered into eternal life on February 9, 2021. She was born and raised in Flushing, Michigan the sixth of seven daughters of immigrant farmers from Czechoslovakia. She met the love of her life, Ted, in high school and he was her soul mate until his death in 1980. Ted and Betty moved to Traverse City...

Josephine Marie Hasse

Josephine Marie Hasse

Feb 9, 2021

Josephine was a native of Traverse City, born October 4, 1921 to Joseph T. & Mary A. Sleder (Svec). She attended Oak Park school and graduated from Central High School with the class of 1940. Jo was employed by Munson Medical Center in the admissions department for 25 years, retiring in 1985. She then worked as a receptionist for 2...

Ruth Annette Webster

Ruth Annette Webster

Feb 9, 2021

Ruth Annette Webster, 97, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Ruth Elliott was born on November 1, 1923 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Clifford and Anna (Johnson) Elliott. She married Robert B. Webster in May of 1952. He preceded her in death in 1957. Ruth had a strong work ethic. She owned and operated WebsterWood...

Sally Jo Schmoke

Sally Jo Schmoke

Feb 8, 2021

Sally Jo Schmoke, 90, of Traverse City passed away February 8, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Sally was born on December 12, 1930 in Muncie, Indiana to the late William Binford and Mary Belle (Ball) Macken. On March 2, 1957 Sally married Gerald Oswald Schmoke in Detroit. They spent much of their younger years living in Midland and the Detroit...

Shirley Williams

Shirley Williams

Feb 7, 2021

At this time information is pending for Shirley. Updates to follow.

Lawrence "Larry" F. Lamie

Lawrence "Larry" F. Lamie

Feb 6, 2021

Lawrence Francis Lamie, 76, of Saginaw, MI celebrated life from June 26, 1944 to February 6, 2021. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, born in Muskegon, MI to the late Meda and Gertrude (Popa) Lamie of Traverse City. He believed the greatest gift his parents gave him was his faith. He lived most of...

Roderick Arthur Wood

Roderick Arthur Wood

Feb 5, 2021

Rod A. Wood, 91, of Traverse City passed away February 5, 2021 at the Arbor House on Old Mission Peninsula. Rod was born on July 30, 1929 in Grand Rapids to the late John and Nola (Carlisle) Wood. On February 10, 1947 Rod married the love of his life, Theresa Ducheney at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. Rod...

William G. Henderson

William G. Henderson

Feb 5, 2021

Lt. Colonel William G. Henderson (Bill) passed to his heavenly home on February 5, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1943 to William G. Henderson Sr. and Frances (Tappan) Henderson in Norman, Oklahoma. His early years were spent in Norman, later moving to Beaumont, TX where he attended high school and college. He graduated with a degree in electrical...

Douglas A. Beaudrie

Douglas A. Beaudrie

Feb 4, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY – Douglas "Doug" A. Beaudrie, age 78, of Lake Ann passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. Doug was born October 28, 1942 to Howard and Kathryn (Burcar) Beaudrie in Detroit, MI. Doug lived in River Rouge, Southgate, East Rockwood and Lake Ann throughout his life. He was the founder and owner of Perfect Wheel Propeller Repair established in...

David Irving Lemmen

David Irving Lemmen

Feb 4, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY - David Irving Lemmen of Traverse City passed away from Covid-19 at age 75 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI on Thursday February 4, 2021. Dave was born on July 28, 1945 in Holland, MI to Wayne and Carleen (Stroop) Lemmen. As a young boy the family moved around to various cities where his father was a...

Elly And Wally Tupper

Elly And Wally Tupper

Feb 4, 2021

Traverse City – Luella Jean Tupper, 87, passed away January 28, 2021 at Northport Highlands in Northport, Mich. Wallace Leal Tupper, 87, passed away February 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. After 64 years of marriage, they are now together at the big classic car show in the sky with the top down and their hair...

Richard James Dunbar Jr.

Richard James Dunbar Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

Richard James Dunbar Jr., 62, of Traverse City passed away February 3, 2021. He was born in Detroit on May 21, 1958, son to Richard James and Rosemary Louise (Platte) Dunbar. Richard grew up in Dearborn Heights. He graduated from Divine Child High School in Dearborn and attended Henry Ford Community College. After moving to Traverse City in 1978 with...

Dennis Wells

Dennis Wells

Feb 3, 2021

Dennis Wells, 80, of Traverse City passed away in his home Wednesday, February 3rd 2021, surrounded by family and his closest friends. Dennis lived a vibrant active life. Dennis grew up with his brothers and parents in Traverse City on the family farm. He was a licensed pilot, outdoor sportsman, decorated Veteran, business owner and conservation advocate. Dennis will remain...

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan

Feb 2, 2021

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan (Beth) passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 from complications of the Corona Virus at Northport Highlands Memory Care Facility with her loving husband, John, by her side. Beth was born on September 11, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to Joe and Myrtle Henninger. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan attending Cass Tech and Wayne University. She...

Justin Jacobs

Justin Jacobs

Feb 2, 2021

Justin Robert Jacobs, 29, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home. Justin was born on January 13, 1992 in Traverse City. Justin worked in the family business Perfect Fence. In his spare time, he loved riding his dirt bike and in the winter snowmobiling. He also enjoyed wrenching on his snowmobile, dirt bike...

Marcia Marie Lynch

Marcia Marie Lynch

Feb 2, 2021

Marcia Marie Owens Lynch, born November 18, 1925, in a "holler" in eastern Kentucky to Loretta Hale Owens and Jason N. Owens, left this earthly life on February 2, 2021. The middle child of a loving family, Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Frances Mae Foreman, and very recently, by her younger brother, James William...

James Pryor, Sr.

James Pryor, Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

James Pryor Sr., 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Traverse City, MI on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1935 in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Frances (Topolewski) Pryor. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 955 Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean...

Hazel Wistrand

Hazel Wistrand

Feb 2, 2021

Hazel Wistrand, long time resident of East Bay Twp, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL took her final journey from Earth to her eternal home in heaven on Feb 2, 2021, into the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior. Hazel's early years were spent in Naples, Florida as a member of a large pioneer family. In 1960 she moved...

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