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Dennis "Denny" A. Berglund

Dennis "Denny" A. Berglund

Jan 31, 2021

Dennis Albert Berglund (Denny), 80, of Traverse City, formerly of Levering, passed away on January 31, 2021. Denny was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Irma (nee Chilson) and Roy Berglund with his older brother Donald and his twin; Dean. Denny spent his early years in Wild Rose, WI, where he attended Wild Rose High School as a member of the...

Donald Wilbur Brown

Donald Wilbur Brown

Jan 30, 2021

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown, 92 of Charlevoix and Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his wife Sue at his side. Don was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Wilbur Sylvester and Marguerite (Powers) Brown in Charlevoix, MI. Honorably, Don served our Country in the United States Army in Italy at the end of...

Arthur Gary Fortin

Arthur Gary Fortin

Jan 30, 2021

Arthur Gary Fortin, 65, of Lake Ann passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. Gary was born on May 4, 1955 in Detroit to the late Gerald and Sarah Frances(Thorne) Fortin. He went to school at Brandon High School in Ortonville, MI. After his time in school Gary honorably served our Country in the United States Navy on...

Sean Matthew Crean

Sean Matthew Crean

Jan 30, 2021

Sean Matthew Crean, 39, of Lake Ann, MI passed home to Jesus quietly with his family close Sat., Jan. 30th. He was born in Alpena, MI on Oct. 7th, 1981, his family moved to Detroit where he lived until relocating to Traverse City. Sean was a vibrant and suave soul; he was a very active person. Sean loved to travel,...

Betty Ellen Miller

Betty Ellen Miller

Jan 30, 2021

Betty Ellen Miller, of Traverse City, Michigan lived with the true hope that to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:8) and after 91 years of life on earth, she was immediately welcomed to heaven on January 30 by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty was also...

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown

Jan 30, 2021

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown, 92 of Charlevoix and Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his wife Sue at his side. Don was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Wilbur Sylvester and Marguerite (Powers) Brown in Charlevoix, MI. Honorably, Don served our Country in the United States Army in Italy at the end of...

Donald Francis Kleinrichert

Donald Francis Kleinrichert

Jan 29, 2021

Donald Francis Kleinrichert, 84 of Traverse City (formerly Ft. Wayne, IN), went to the Lord January 29, 2021. He was born in Ft. Wayne March 4, 1936, son to Paul F. and Marie L (Kappel) Kleinrichert. Donald went to school in Ft. Wayne, following which he joined the US Navy in 1954. He proudly served aboard the USS Lake Champlain...

Robert Lyon

Robert Lyon

Jan 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Edward Lyon, 89, of Traverse City, Michigan, peacefully went to join his wife of 69 years in Heaven on January 29, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1931, to the late Charles and Bertha (Farr) Lyon at their home on their beloved fruit farm. Bob would eventually become the third generation of Lyons to own and operate...

Marialyce Ann Pelton

Marialyce Ann Pelton

Jan 27, 2021

EASTPORT - Marialyce Pelton passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Eastport Village Care Home. Marialyce was born on September 7th, 1937 to Ernie and Dorothy Pelton of Elk Rapids. She is survived by her sister, Lorna (Joe) Chile of Acme, two nephews; Matt (Tammy) Chile of Traverse City, Scott (Michelle) Chile of Texas, three great nieces; three great...

Lennox Jack Sutton

Lennox Jack Sutton

Jan 26, 2021

Sutton, Lennox Jack passed away on January 26, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan. Jack was born on September 18, 1927 to Jesse and Aleta (Shekell) Sutton and was raised in Northville, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Panama. On July 27, 1951, he married Mary Ann Ayers and they moved...

Marilyn J. Scheck

Marilyn J. Scheck

Jan 26, 2021

Marilyn Jeanine Scheck, 87, of Traverse City, passed away on January 26, 2021 completing her earthly journey. Those who knew Marilyn can safely say that after being born into the world on August 8, 1933 to the late Everett and Carmen (Ross) Carder, she could have easily fit into the life of a gypsy. Her sense of adventure and love...

Valmor "John" Gauthier

Valmor "John" Gauthier

Jan 26, 2021

Valmor John Gauthier "John" passed away January 26th 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years and his children. He was born June 22, 1932 to Edmond and Agnes Gauthier. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, brother and friend to many. John was a proud veteran and served the country he loved. If you asked his...

Delwyn "Del" Lee Sneller

Delwyn "Del" Lee Sneller

Jan 26, 2021

Delwyn "Del" Lee Sneller, 75, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. Del was born on March 21, 1945 in Holland, Michigan to the late Bernard and Charlotte (Vander Schaaf) Sneller. He graduated from Hope College and Michigan State University with a Ph.D. in American Literature. He was a professor, machinist, winery...

Doris Ann Murdick

Doris Ann Murdick

Jan 25, 2021

Doris Ann Murdick, 77, of Acme and North Hutchinson Island, FL passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 with her husband at her side. Doris was born on September 3, 1943 in Traverse City to the late Jerome Francis and Laura Minnie (Cavitch) Korb. She married Douglas Kent Murdick on January 6, 1962 at the Immaculate Catholic Church in Traverse City....

Barbara Jane Hollman

Barbara Jane Hollman

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara Jane (nee Smithson) Hollman, 90, died at Munson Medical Center on Monday, January 25, 2021 from injuries related to a fall. She was able to say goodbye to her beloved husband of 66 years, Charles (Chuck) Hollman, and her children, Susan Hollman Krieger, Thomas and Tammy Hollman, Cheryl Hollman Roberts and David Hollman. She was greeted in Heaven by...

Walter "Wally" Wilczynski

Walter "Wally" Wilczynski

Jan 25, 2021

Walter "Wally" J. Wilczynski, 88, of Traverse City, went to his eternal rest on January 25, 2021. Wally was born in Detroit on February 21, 1932 to the late Walter and Bessie (Podzorski). On June 9, 1951, Wally married his forever companion, best friend and high school sweetheart, Joann Woloszyk, at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Detroit....

Janet Ruth Stover

Janet Ruth Stover

Jan 24, 2021

Janet Ruth (Long) Stover, 83 of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021, at Munson Medical center in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her son and his family. Janet was born November 20, 1937 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Andrew and Frances (Groeffler) Long of New Brighton, PA. When Janet...

Robert "Bob" E. Bauer

Robert "Bob" E. Bauer

Jan 23, 2021

Robert (Bob) Edward Bauer, 95, passed away January 23 2021. Bob was born to parents, Russell and Goldie (Freeland) Bauer on September 5, 1925 in Traverse City. He was a 1944 Graduate of Traverse City High School; after high school he wanted to join the military to support the war effort but a heart murmur prevented him from serving. Bob...

Patty Tibbitts

Patty Tibbitts

Jan 23, 2021

Beulah - Patricia Ann Tibbitts, 69, a special woman who lived life to the fullest passed away January 23, 2021. Patty was born on October 28, 1951 in Traverse City to the late William "Bill" Karns and Esther (Lanham) Tibbitts. Patty will be remembered for her huge heart, great smile and wonderful laugh. She had wicked sense of humor. She...

William Marshall Miller

William Marshall Miller

Jan 23, 2021

William Marshall Miller died unexpectedly at his home January 22, 2021 at the age of 83. Bill was born March 19, 1937 in Traverse City to the late Noel (Nick) and Elsie (Ruthardt) Miller. Bill grew up on the family farm, was a graduate of Honor High School, and attended Northwestern Michigan College. He served in the US Navy where...

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