Carol Jean Hale
Jan 5, 2021
Carol Jean Hale, a strong voice and champion for the history and betterment of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 following a short illness. She was 78. Born in Ann Arbor on July 2, 1942, she was the daughter Evelyn May (Gilson) and Ward Karcher Parr. After having been educated in the Ann Arbor schools, Carol continued her...
Mary Ann Bunting
Jan 4, 2021
Mary Ann Bunting, 83, of Traverse City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2021 while her daughter held her hand. Mary was born on March 9, 1937 in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Delno and Gertrude Henshaw and raised in a home abound in faith, respect, love, and hard work. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central...
Linda J. Pitcher
Jan 4, 2021
Traverse City - Linda J. Pitcher, 70 years old, a kind hearted independent woman, of Traverse City passed away December 30, 2020 at Munson Hospice House. Linda was born on May 13, 1950 in Cheboygan, MI to the late William and Nellie (Wood) Pitcher. Linda earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Northwestern Michigan College and then embarked on her...
George Richard Kuhn
Jan 3, 2021
George R. Kuhn, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021. George was born in Detroit on July 17, 1932, to parents, Bernard and Phyllis Kuhn. In 1959, he married Elizabeth ("Betty") Ann Adelhart, who followed him to heaven 5 days later. George and Betty moved to Traverse City in 1961 where George began teaching math and physics...
Edward Leo O'Keefe Jr.
Jan 1, 2021
A world renown icon in the wine industry, yet a gentle giant to his family, Edward Leo O'Keefe, Jr, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2021, surrounded by his family and the vineyards he loved. Born June 4, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, Ed was the son of Marie (McNiel) and Edward Leo O'Keefe,...
Abbie Onlee Monteith
Dec 31, 2020
Abbie Onlee (Shumaker) Monteith, RDH, MS Grand Rapids (MI) resident Abbie Onlee Monteith, RDH, MS, 88, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her children, Dr Scott Monteith and his wife, Kathy, of Traverse City, MI, and her daughter, Sharon Monteith of Bethel, CT. Abbie was born July 9, 1932, in Fremont, MI...
Gordon A. Snowden
Dec 31, 2020
GORDON A. SNOWDEN August 19, 1928 - December 31, 2020 Traverse City, MI In the early hours of the last day of 2020, Gordon Snowden, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His life was marked by faith in God, love of family, friends, and our country. Gordon was also known for his exceptional character...
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...
