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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kathryn Graff
Jan 22, 2021
Kathryn Graff, 96, passed away on January 22, 2021. Interment will take place at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery, Flint, MI.
Franz "Andy" Devantier
Jan 22, 2021
Franz "Andy" Devantier, 65, of Traverse City passed away Jan. 22, 2021. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is caring for Andy and his family.
Betty Louise Schichtel
Jan 22, 2021
Betty Louise (Kaatz) (Meeker) Schichtel of Buckley passed away at her home January 22, 2021. Betty was born May 27, 1927 in Richmond and raised on the family farm with her loving parents, the late William Adolf and Ernestine Louise (Woehlert) Kaatz. Farm life with her five siblings nurtured a work ethic that guided her many years. She was the...
Beverly Jean Carroll
Jan 21, 2021
Beverly Jean ("Bev") Carroll passed away on January 21, 2021. (And her children thought she was holding out for the inauguration of our 46th president.) She was born on Mother's Day, May 8th 1932 to Elmer and Marie Richards. And perhaps that was no small coincidence in that she always embodied the very best qualities of an exceptional mother. Growing...
Douglas William Schroeder
Jan 21, 2021
On January, 21st 2021 Douglas William Schroeder loving husband and father of two passed away peacefully at the age of 78. He was born amid the sounds of air raids, in a darkened hospital to William and Hilda (Gage) Schroeder of St. Charles, Michigan on July 9th, 1942. He was named after General Mac Arthur. He worked the family farm...
Paul Singer
Jan 20, 2021
Paul Singer, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at his home on January 20th, 2021. He was born September 25th,1949 to John and Mary (Gabert) Singer who he cared for with strength and compassion throughout the final years of their lives. Paul was a passionate person who invested his heart in everything he did. After retiring from his insurance career,...
Ellen Totas Turnbull
Jan 20, 2021
Ellen Totas Turnbull passed away in her sleep on January 20, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1936 in Bristol, New Hampshire, the only child of George and Sandra Totas, owners of the Bristol Diner and then Sandy's Restaurant, known to locals as "The Barbecue." Ellen graduated from Bristol High School in 1954, went to Fisher Junior College on...
Philip Howard Klein
Jan 19, 2021
Philip Howard Klein, 64, of Interlochen, passed away January 19, 2021. He was born in Pigeon, December 3, 1956, son to Ralph "Bud" Klein and Geraldine (Briley) Klein. Philip served in the US Navy aboard the USS Monticello. He remembered his times in the Navy fondly and was proud to serve his country. Following his tour of duty Philip moved...
David Donald Kroupa
Jan 19, 2021
David Donald Kroupa, 76, of Traverse City passed away on the family farm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Those who knew him well know that he would have said he "peeled out of formation." David was born on April 25, 1944 in Traverse City to the late Donald and Evelyn (Belleville) Kroupa. He married the love of his life Joan...
Arnold Reichert
Jan 19, 2021
Arnold L. Reichert, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. Arnold was born on October 19, 1929 in Glenside, PA to the late Harry and Hazel (Miller) Reichert. He was raised in Cranford, NJ, while in high school he met the "love of his life"...
Douglas A. Jordan
Jan 18, 2021
Douglas A. Jordan, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. He was born September 20, 1950 in Windsor, Ontario to Joseph and Sophie (Wacheska) Jordan. He was raised in Detroit, studied at Schoolcraft Community College and graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1979. Doug was a veteran of the Vietnam War; he...
Jerry Auger
Jan 18, 2021
Gerald Auger, "Jerry", to those who knew and loved him, passed away peacefully on January 18th, at the age of 79 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born April 12, 1941, the son of Edgar and Grace Auger. He met his wife, Kris, of more than 57 years at Ferndale High School. Best friends that married and followed a dream...
