Thomas Kenyon "Tk" Davis
Jan 14, 2021
THOMAS KENYON (TK) DAVIS, died peacefully at his home on January 14, 2021. Born March 5, 1925, son of Elwood E. Davis and Ruth F. Davis, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years - Phyllis (Condit), his parents, brother James and sister Martha. He is survived by three sons, Tim (Dianna) of Cincinnati, Bill (Valerie) of...
Amy Jo Lipke
Jan 14, 2021
Amy Lipke, 51, of Mesick, closed her eyes on January 14, 2021 knowing that her struggle was now over. She fought like a warrior until the end against cancer, with the love and devotion and support of her husband Robert Spoor and her children; Thomas, Jenee` and Evan. Amy was born in Traverse City to Thomas and Susan (Andrews) Lipke....
Ralph Thomas Bergsma
Jan 12, 2021
Ralph Bergsma of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021, at 89 years young. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Keith in 1977 and brother Donald James in 2009, and is lovingly remembered by his children, Kirk (wife Julie Bergsma), Eric (wife Sara Bergsma), and grandchildren Jillian Manning (husband Craig Manning) and Hunter Bergsma. Ralph...
Ivah Frazier
Jan 12, 2021
Ivah Frazier, 90, completed her earthly accomplishments and was called home January 12, 2021 in the presence of her beloved children. Ivah was born in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Gilbert and Rachel (Bauer) Miller on August 24, 1930. She was one of 2 children. After completing high school Ivah fell in love with and married the man of...
David James Rancour
Jan 12, 2021
David James Rancour, 80 of Fife Lake, passed away January 12, 2021. David was born on November 1, 1940 in Traverse City to the late Alphose and Minnie (Knowles) Rancour. On August 25, 1960 David married Margaret L. Wood. Together they celebrated 51 years before she passed in 2012. David worked for the railroad for many years, first with Penn...
Owen A. Smith
Jan 10, 2021
Owen Smith, 91 was called home to his Maker on January 10, 2021. Owen was born to the late Howard and Josephine Smith (Christianson) in Omena, Michigan on April 20, 1929 on one of the two long time standing family farms. As an adventurous boy with a curious mind, and growing up during the great depression, Owen learned quickly to...
Mavis Ann Steinle
Jan 10, 2021
Mavis Ann Steinle, 88, of Traverse City stepped into the presence of the Lord she loved on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center in Traverse City. Born on Friday, August 12, 1932. She attended schools in Milwaukee, graduating from Custer High School. She met the love of her life in high school, Edward Steinle, when he...
Charles Robert Hale
Jan 9, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Charles Robert Hale, 95, of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Borger, TX, died on January 9, 2021. Chuck was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on October 20, 1925. He was the son of the late Silas and Lillie Mae Hale. Chuck grew up in Dewey, Oklahoma where he was Class President and Captain of the basketball team at...
Gaylene Mae Clark
Jan 8, 2021
Gaylene Mae Clark, 86, went to heaven surrounded by her family on January 8, 2021. It would be important to her that you know she put her faith in Jesus Christ to forgive her sins and that's why she now is with Him in heaven today. Gaylene was born to the late Gaylord and Lorena (Herr) Arnold on December 23,...
Dorothy French
Jan 8, 2021
Dorothy Canterbury Wilhelm French, 95 of Traverse City, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest at Evergreen Cottage at the Pavilions. Born July 3, 1925, to George William and Grace Edna (Canterbury) Wilhelm in Traverse City, Dorothy was the second of their four children. She was proud to be the granddaughter of area pioneer, Anthony J. Wilhelm, who came to Traverse...
Betty Kuhn
Jan 8, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Kuhn "Betty," of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021. Betty was born in Detroit on October 13, 1935, to parents, Matthew and Mary Adelhart. In 1959, she married George Kuhn, who led the way to heaven 5 days earlier. Betty and George moved to Traverse City in 1961 where George began teaching at Northwestern Michigan...
Charlotte "Char" Louise Owen
Jan 8, 2021
Charlotte "Char" Louise Owen, 79 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021 at Munson Hospice House. Char was born on May 3, 1941 in Three Rivers, MI to the late Robert and Dorothy (Tallman) Millard. She grew up in the town of Mendon, MI and later attended Albion College. In 1976, Char relocated from Sturgis, MI to...
Gail Katherine Schwettmann
Jan 8, 2021
Gail Katherine (Kabbes) Schwettmann 80, of Traverse City passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 8, 2021. Gail was born on January 3, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH, to parents Frank and Marie (Smithers) Kabbes. Gail graduated from Mother of Mercy High School in Cincinnati. There she met friends that would last a lifetime, staying in touch to this day....
Carolyn Ann Carroll
Jan 6, 2021
Carolyn entered this world on October 4, 1941, a "small but mighty" 5 lb. 15 oz. baby to proud parents Edward and Genevieve Peplinski. This description stayed with Carolyn throughout her life. There were few things she did not achieve once she set her mind to it. Carolyn grew up in Traverse City and attended St. Francis Schools from Kindergarten...
Mary Mcwatters
Jan 6, 2021
Mary L. McWatters, 67, of Traverse City, passed away January 6, 2021, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mary, a very faith-based woman, was born October 23, 1953, to the late Eugene and Rosalie Dennin, one of four children in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mary was employed at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey as a phlebotomist, and later provided day care while raising...
Jake Elliott
Jan 6, 2021
Jerry Elliott, "Jake" 80, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his bedside on December 31, 2020, after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Jerry was born on May 26, 1940 in Traverse City on a farm to the late William and Esther (Robinson) Elliott. On May 19, 1960 in Muskegon Michigan he married Dianne Whiteford. They...
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...
