Ginny Toal
Nov 22, 2020
Mary Virginia "Ginny" Toal suddenly, but peacefully, passed away on November 22, 2020 in Glen Arbor, MI, a place that she loved. Ginny was the wife of Michael "Mike" Toal. They shared over 56 years of marriage together. Born in South Bend, Indiana in 1945, Ginny was the daughter of J. Patrick and Mary Patricia "Patsy" (Donahue) Leyes. She attended...
John Dean Hunt
Nov 20, 2020
MIAMI, FL - John Dean Hunt of Monroe Center passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Prestige Care Aventura Assisted Living Facility in Miami, FL. John was born in Owosso, MI on July 18, 1926. He was son of Elias Comodore Hunt and Elnor Mae Ireland Hunt. He attended the two-room school in Henderson, MI graduating from the eighth...
Helen Jane Day
Nov 19, 2020
Helen Jane Day, 99, passed away Nov. 19, 2020 in Traverse City. She was born Nov. 30, 1920 in Flint, to parents Alfred Thomas and Hazel M. LaBelle (Jeffs). After graduating from East Lansing High School, Helen moved to Frankfort with her family. She married William Frary Sr. at the Frankfort First Congregational Church and they began to raise a...
Shirley Katherine Miller
Nov 18, 2020
Traverse City- Shirley Katherine Miller, 89, of Old Mission Peninsula, died suddenly of Covid 19 at her home on November 18, 2020. She was born on October 28, 1931 in Baltimore Maryland to the late John and Adley (Morin) Cosgrove. Shirley graduated from Lansing Everett High School and Mercy School of Nursing. She loved living at her farm on the...
Larry Lampton
Nov 18, 2020
Leonard "Larry" Lampton, 96, a true American hero and member of the greatest generation, died peacefully on November 18, 2020. Larry was born on June 26, 1924 in Louisville, KY to the late Leonard Emmet and Gladys (Allen) Lampton. Larry served our country honorably as a member of the United States Navy from January 13, 1943 to February 25, 1946....
Marilyn May Keech
Nov 17, 2020
Marilyn May (Wilson) Keech, 76, of Traverse City, small in stature, but mighty in fight has completed her earthly journey, died at her home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born on September 24, 1944 she was the oldest of three children and has been a lifelong resident of Traverse City. She is survived by her two children, Rebecca (Devon) Neibert,...
Elmer John Profrock
Nov 16, 2020
Elmer John Profrock, 88, of Kalkaska, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born August 12, 1931 in Effingham, IL, the son of Olivia and Elmer J. Profrock, Sr. Elmer worked for Shell Oil Corporation-Pipeline Division for 36 years when he retired in 1992. He proudly served in the Korean War from...
Lucille Joy Spohn
Nov 16, 2020
Lucille Joy Spohn, 82, of Cedar passed away peacefully Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home. She was surrounded by the love of her family and now is home with the Lord and her family that went ahead of her. Lucy was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1938 to the late Floyd Alvin and Luella Annella (Froats) Wheeler in Empire....
Shawna Perault
Nov 16, 2020
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Donna Sandra Lee Howland
Nov 15, 2020
Donna Sandra Lee Howland, 81, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Donna Caswell was born on February 26, 1939 in Greenville, Michigan to the late Ray and Violet (Shoemaker) Caswell. Growing up on her grand-parents farm in Greenville, Donna developed a love for the outdoors; spending time with her brothers playing in...
Roberta Irene Follrath
Nov 15, 2020
Roberta Follrath was born on November 28, 1930 to Robert and Irene Alexander(Jankiewtz) in Muskegon, Michigan. Roberta graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1948 where she met her future husband, Richard Follrath. They were high school sweethearts that later married on April 14, 1955. After their marriage, the Follrath's moved to Washington State for a time while her husband,...
Richard A. Crandall
Nov 14, 2020
Richard Alvin Crandall passed away peacefully Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 98. Born on July 5, 1922 in Aurora, Indiana to Floyd and Barbara Crandall, he spent his early childhood here before the family moved to Toledo, Ohio. Richard, known as "Rich' to his family, was preceded in death by his, parents and three brothers, Robert, Ralph...
Gina Marie Hoy
Nov 13, 2020
Gina Marie Hoy, 58, of Interlochen, MI, passed away November 13th, 2020 in comfort with her loving family surrounding her. Gina was born November 11th 1962 in Saginaw, MI to the late Nellie J. Heidenberger (Stuck) and John M. Calangelo Sr. She grew up in Zilwaukee and attended school at Zilwaukee Elementary, North and Arthur Hill. She moved to Traverse...
Linn Sheckler
Nov 12, 2020
****SERVICE DETAILS**** A graveside service with proper military honors will take place Monday June 14th at 10:00am at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will follow immediately at the VFW Post located at 3400 Veterans Drive. Linn E. Sheckler of Traverse City, passed away at home on Nov. 12, 2020 in the presence of his loving family. He was 97...
Sandra Sandy Rodes
Nov 11, 2020
Sandy Rodes, at the age of 80 magnificent years, was called home to be with her Lord Jesus on November 11th, 2020 surrounded by her family. Sandy was born September 2nd, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lester and Maria (DePetro) Radiske. She was adopted by Bernie and Eva Clare Weber at the age of five and was raised by them...
Michael Anthony Ascione
Nov 11, 2020
Michael Anthony Ascione, 54, of Traverse City entered into eternal life on November 11, 2020. He passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest. Mike was born on November 2, 1966 in Detroit. He grew up in Kalkaska, graduated from Kalkaska High School and later attended NMC. He joined the family business and served as the President of American Waste for nearly...
James Clark Moore Phd
Nov 10, 2020
James Clark Moore, PhD, 84, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home. Born on July 27, 1936 in Dow City, IA, he was one of two sons born to the late Theodore R. and Lois A. (Best) Moore. He was frequently uprooted and attended more than 15 schools before he settled in Crystal Falls,...
Owen G. Sherberneau
Nov 10, 2020
Owen Gene Sherberneau, 86, of Williamsburg passed away November 10, 2020. No services are planned at this time. A full obituary notice will be posted at a later date. Owen will be laid to rest in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Thomas Albert Otten
Nov 8, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Albert Otten, 80, of Williamsburg, passed away November 8, 2020. Tom was proud of his honorable service aboard the USS Turner Joy with the US Navy. He served as a firefighter for the City of Royal Oak for many years in addition to being a licensed builder. Following retirement from the fire department, he and his wife Sandra...
Kathleen A. Foster
Nov 6, 2020
Kathleen A Foster (Kathy), 73, of Grand Traverse County, passed away on November 6, 2020. She was born on April 17, 1944 in Hazel Park, Michigan, to the late William J. and Lola D. (Nixon) Foster. Kathy was a loving and giving person to her family and friends. She loved getting together with friends and family to play games, talk...
