Ilene E. Laparr
Dec 30, 2020
Ilene E. LaParr, celebrated her 79th birthday in her eternal home on January 6, 2021, after passing away into the arms of her Savior on December 30, 2020. She was the true definition of a faith-based woman, loving God. Born in Southfield, MI to the late Nathaniel and Mary (Robinson) Keech, one of 18 children. She leaves behind her brother...
Betty Wheeler
Dec 29, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Wheeler, 76, of Traverse City passed away December 29, 2020 at Munson Hospice House. Betty was born on February 14, 1944 in Traverse City to the late George Robert and Mabelle (Dutton) Round. On May 26, 1968, Betty married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Allen Wheeler. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage. Betty worked...
Arlene R. Novak
Dec 29, 2020
Arlene R. Novak, 84, of Cedar joined her heavenly family on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020. Arlene was born September 1, 1936 to the late Isadore and Josephine (Bloswick) Stachnik. On August 13, 1955, Arlene married Adolph Novak. In her early years Arlene worked at Old Orchard Inn. After her marriage to Adolph and raising her family of six children Arlene...
Alvina Marshall
Dec 29, 2020
Alvina Miller Anderson Marshall, 91, of Suttons Bay passed away, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Alvina was born April 29, 1929 to Archie Sr. and Susan (Yanot) Miller in Peshawbestown, Michigan. Alvina lived in Peshawbestown, formerly of Elk Rapids and Kewadin. She attended at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas and graduated from high school in Grand Rapids....
Roger Bolden
Dec 28, 2020
Roger Rene Bolden, 86, of Traverse City died December 28, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Roger was born on October 17, 1934 in Petoskey to Walter and Lena Bolden. Roger could fix just about anything and enjoyed working on trucks and cars. He was also a big NASCAR and Detroit Tigers fan. Roger retired from Consumers Energy in 1990...
Howard Edmund Byrne Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Howard Edmund Byrne Jr., 83, of Traverse City, passed into eternal life on December 27, 2020 at his home. Howard was born on June 30, 1937 in Detroit. He was raised in Royal Oak by his parents, Howard Sr. and Olive Florence (Severy) Byrne. He married the love of his life, Mary Ellen on June 27, 1964 in Northville. He...
Mary Ann Wright
Dec 26, 2020
Mary Ann Wright, 77, of Traverse City entered into eternal life on December 26, 2020. Mary was born on October 20, 1943 in Manistee to George and Violet (Antoine) Lawrence. Mary was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Her faith was very important to her and she lived her life to the fullest. She...
Leon B. Michael
Dec 26, 2020
Leon B. Michael, 99, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home in Leelanau County in the loving care of his family. He was born March 7, 1921 in Bellwood, NE to the late Edward and Anna (Schmit) Michael. After graduating high school he moved to California where he worked delivering groceries in San Francisco, served in the Civilian...
Calvin Cook
Dec 25, 2020
Calvin Ray Cook, 25 years old of Grawn, passed away December 25, 2020. Calvin was born February 11, 1995 in Traverse City, to Todd and Kymberly (Nichol) Cook. He is survived by his parents and his two older brothers; Jon Cook and Steven Sevener and his younger brother Hunter Cook, grandparents; Donald Ray Nichol Sr. and Paul and Rosemary Cook....
Mary Catherine Foraker
Dec 25, 2020
Mary Catherine Foraker, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on December 25, 2020. Mary was born in Chicago, IL on February 2, 1929 to the late Robert and Mary (Bryers) Davey. At the age of 12 her family relocated to northern Michigan. Mary was an attendant nurse at the Traverse City State Hospital. Her...
Diane L. Johnston
Dec 25, 2020
Diane L. Johnston, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away December 25th, 2020, just as Christmas Eve turned into Christmas morning, surrounded by her adoring husband and two children. Diane was born August 8th, 1951, in Hart, Michigan to the late Lyle Sheldon and Evelyn (Carlson) Sheldon. She was the youngest of three girls and leaves behind her two sisters,...
Frank V. Ludka Ii
Dec 23, 2020
When Francis 'Frank' Ludka, II died at his home in Traverse City on December 23, 2020, the angels guided him to the loving hand of God. Frank was a sweet little baby boy born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1948 in Traverse City to Frank and Lillian (Antony) Ludka. The Ludka children thought Frankie was the best Christmas present ever....
Steven Holland
Dec 23, 2020
Steven David Holland,60, of Traverse City passed away December 23,2020 at Munson Medical Center. Steven was born May 23, 1960 in Traverse City to the late Walter and Frances (Stein) Holland. He was also predeceased by his sister Laura Holland. He is survived by his sister Miriam ( Scott) Joling of Dexter, Mi, nephews Evan (Vicki) Joling, Casey (Melissa) Joling...
Kent Brownlee Kelly
Dec 23, 2020
Kent Brownlee Kelly passed away peacefully at French Manor South in Traverse City, on December 23, 2020, with family at his bedside. Kent was born in 1932 in Milwaukee, WI, to Frank and Ruth Kelly. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gordon and sister Jean. Kent grew up in Wauwatosa, WI, where he first met his...
Soren V. Jensen
Dec 23, 2020
Soren V. Jensen, 88, of Cedar, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Soren was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1931 in Copenhagen, Denmark to the late Borge and Jutta (Steinberg) Jensen. He married Inge Steinmetz on September 22, 1956 in Copenhagen. They moved to the United States in 1956 where they raised...
Anthony "Tony" Albion Nemeskal
Dec 22, 2020
Anthony "Tony" Albion Nemeskal, 61, of Traverse City completed his earthly journey on Dec. 22, 2020 at 12:21, at Munson Medical Center due to complications of MS and COVID-19. Tony was born on February 27, 1959 to Albion Anthony and Vera M. (Shimek) Nemeskal at Munson Hospital. He grew up in the village of Maple City with loving parents, two...
Rosa Norconk
Dec 22, 2020
Rosa Norconk (nee Escareno) "BIG PERSONALITY, fun-size package" With heavy hearts we announce that our community sadly lost a pillar early on Tuesday December, 22nd, 2020 when Rosa Norconk received her angel wings. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI at the age of 80 following a hard-fought battle with COVID-19 and...
Sharon Lynn Gibson
Dec 21, 2020
Sharon Lynn Gibson, 79, of South Holland, IL passed away peacefully at her daughter's home.
Jean Whiteford
Dec 20, 2020
Jean Whiteford, 73, of Cedar, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home. Jean's complete obituary will appear at a later time.
Lorraine Marie Starr
Dec 19, 2020
Lorraine Marie Starr, 58, a passionate woman and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at her home due to complications of myelofibrosis. Lorraine was born on May 15, 1962 in Saginaw to the late Frank "Bill" and Alice (Johnson) Muessig. She grew up in Traverse City, and spent many fondly-remembered summers with family in Petoskey. Later, Lorraine...
