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...
Dennis "Denny" Cox
Dec 19, 2020
**** SERVICE DETAILS **** A celebration of life June 19th from 2-6pm at 1480 Garfield Road South, Traverse City. Please come as you are , whenever you can, to celebrate a great man who gave us all so much to remember. ************************************************************************** Dennis D. Cox, age 68, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, December 19th surrounded by his wife...
Linton Truman Arkles Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
Linton Truman Arkles Jr., passed away December 18, 2020. At this time no services will be held, but we are planning for a celebration of life to take place when it is a safer time to gather. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is caring for Linton and his family.
Mina Marie Sturmer
Dec 17, 2020
Mina Marie Monteith Sturmer TRAVERSE CITY – Mina Marie (Monteith) Sturmer, noted educator, artist, author, and mother, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of December 17, 2020. Marie, as she was known by most, began her lifelong journey expressing the creative arts in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Cranbrook Arts Academy, studying under Harry Bertoia. From there she...
Bobby Clay Wise
Dec 17, 2020
Bobby "Bob" Clay Wise of Traverse City, MI passed away Thursday, Dec. 17th, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City at the age of 84 due to complications from Covid-19. Bob was born on November 11, 1936 in Knoxville, TN to George and Leona Wise. Bob graduated from South High School in Knoxville in 1954, and then joined the...
Evelyn Ilene Peters
Dec 16, 2020
Evelyn"Evie" I. Peters (Emery), 86, of Williamsburg and Boardman Lake Glens took the hand of God to be escorted to a joyous reunion with her husband "Pete" on December 16th, 2020. Also attending Evie's heavenly reunion were Evie's parents Harold and Ruth Emery, Sister Lolamae Wieber as well numerous family members and friends. Pete & Evie welcomed numerous strays into...
Patrick J. Pelkey
Dec 16, 2020
Patrick J. Pelkey, 53, of Traverse City, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Pat was born on February 22, 1967 in Saginaw to Ken and Kay (Shields) Pelkey. He graduated from Swan Valley High School in 1985. In the early 1980's Pat's love for downhill skiing began at Bintz's Apple Mountain....
Goudy Zacks
Dec 16, 2020
Traverse City - Goudy Zacks, 54, of Traverse City entered into eternal life on December 16, 2020. Goudy was born on July 2, 1966 in Birmingham, Michigan to Ken and Mary Stewart Zacks. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School, went on to major in Economics and Management at Albion College and had a successful career in Accounting. She...
Madeline Manby
Dec 16, 2020
Madeline Mae Manby passed peacefully into the loving arms of her God on December 16th, 2020 surrounded by her three daughters. She truly lived a magnificent life in her 92 years. Madeline was born September 16, 1928 to Harry R. and Esther A. (Rabbitt) Mead in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Houghton Lake High School and later from Wright...
Orin James Leitner
Dec 15, 2020
Orin James Leitner (Jim), 91, of Traverse City and White Lake, MI went home on December 15, 2020 to be with his beloved wife, Patricia. Throughout their 55 years he often referred to her as "his angel." They had a love story not often found in this day and age. Orin was born in Pontiac MI, August 12, 1929, son...
James Robert Sickle
Dec 14, 2020
James "Jim" Robert Sickle, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully December 14, 2020. Jim was born in Calhoun County, WV, October 20, 1933 to parents Ernest and Freddie (Sommers) Sickle. On Sept. 8, 1956 Jim married Rose Marie Andrusiak. The couple raised their family in Dearborn and then moved to Traverse City in 1998 following Jim's retirement. Jim worked...
Marjorie Ardella Spaulding
Dec 14, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY – Marjorie Ardella Spaulding, age 99, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Grand Traverse Pavilions Assisted Living Facility. Marjorie was born on July 22, 1921 to Ira and Parolee (Valencount) Mack in Saint Clair, MI. Marjorie is survived by her children; Clifford Spaulding, Philip Spaulding, and Lynne Fournier. She was preceded in death...
Matthew Jakee
Dec 13, 2020
Matthew L. Jakee, 32, of Traverse City, a larger-than-life personality, began his eternal party on December 13, 2020. He left us all to soon, but his legacy will forever live on. Matt, the man that entered as a stranger, but left as a friend was born on July 24, 1988 to Richard Edmond Jakee Jr. and Brenda Kay (Welch) Jakee....
