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Jack George Bremer

Jack George Bremer

Oct 12, 2020

Jack George Bremer, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home. Jack was born on July 28, 1929 in Traverse City to Nellie (Livingston) and George Bremer. He married the love of his life, Mary Jamison, on November 3, 1947 in Flint, Michigan. He earned his Associates Degree...

David "Dave" A. Russell

David "Dave" A. Russell

Oct 12, 2020

David Arthur Russell, 63, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his home. Dave was born in Traverse City to the late Donald Russell and Alfredia (North) Houghton. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1976. Dave had been employed with Interlochen Center for the Arts for over 38 years. Dave will be remembered...

Derek Edward Mclane

Derek Edward Mclane

Oct 12, 2020

Derek Edward McLane, 56, of Mesick (formerly Mayville), was taken home on Monday, October 12th, 2020, at 6:28pm, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, with his family by his side. He was born March 5th, 1964, in Caro, MI and raised in Mayville, MI by his parents, Edward and Elma (LeValley) McLane with his siblings Mark McLane and Cindy...

John Squibb Greeno

John Squibb Greeno

Oct 12, 2020

John Greeno, 85, of Tequesta, Florida and Lake Leelanau, Michigan died October 12, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on September 3, 1935 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John Rankin and Ella Louise (Squibb) Greeno, John grew up in Cincinnati and attended Western Reserve Academy and the University of Cincinnati. John met his future bride,...

Margaret "Kitty" Jane Parker

Margaret "Kitty" Jane Parker

Oct 12, 2020

Margaret "Kitty" Jane Parker passed away on October 12, 2020 at the age of 85 from pneumonia. During her lifetime, Margaret had accomplished many things including becoming a U.S. Citizen, obtaining her pilots license and accomplished belly dancer. Margaret appreciated the outdoors which was evident by looking at her beautiful garden. She also had a big love for animals. She...

David "K-Rock" Lee Rocker

David "K-Rock" Lee Rocker

Oct 12, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – David "K-Rock" L. Rocker, age 55, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020. A visitation for David will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. David will be laid to rest at Monroe Township Cemetery at a later date.

William Dennis Smith

William Dennis Smith

Oct 11, 2020

William Dennis Smith, 83, of Traverse City passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020. Bill was born on Friday, May 7, 1937 to the late Vivian Mercedes (McMinn) and Arthur Dunn Smith in Detroit. He attended Redford High School participating in Football and Track and Field. He earned all-state honors in football. He later attended Central Michigan University where he...

Connie Lee Wennersten

Connie Lee Wennersten

Oct 11, 2020

On October 11, 2020 Connie Lee Wennersten, (Randall, Bush, Geiger), made her last "road trip" to her creator at age 77, after a long battle with COPD and other related maladies. She was born in Traverse City, Michigan on December 10, 1942 to parents, Joe Randall and Leota Hazel McSauby (Chupp, Lachniet). She was an exceptionally hard worker and worked...

Lorraine Ann Hamilton

Lorraine Ann Hamilton

Oct 10, 2020

Lorraine Ann Hamilton, 69, of Kingsley passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her home with her beloved husband and son at her side. Lorraine was born on June 21, 1951 to the late Alfred P. and Virginia (Lake) Baynton. She married the love of her life Michael Dale Hamilton on November 27, 1970 at St. Mary's of Hannah....

Deborah Ann Hankins

Deborah Ann Hankins

Oct 10, 2020

Traverse City – Deborah Ann Hankins, age 49, of Traverse City, MI passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Milaca, MN. Debbie was born March 16, 1971 in Detroit, MI to James and Geraldine (Nail) Hankins. She grew up in Traverse City where she attended Traverse City Central High School. Debbie enjoyed camping with her friends, comedy and scary movies,...

Edna Earl Scott

Edna Earl Scott

Oct 9, 2020

Edna Earl Scott (nee Greeson) passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living, Leelanau County, Michigan. Edna was born on July 5, 1923 in Resaca, Georgia to the late Hearl Greeson and Vera Bowen Greeson. When her family moved to Michigan she attended Hazel Park High School where she met the love of her life,...

Gilbert "Greg" Gregory Warnes

Gilbert "Greg" Gregory Warnes

Oct 9, 2020

Gilbert "Greg" Gregory Warnes, 63, of Glen Arbor passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 4, 2020. Greg was born on April 7, 1957 in Traverse City, the ninth of 12 children, to the late Gilbert John and Elsie (Petroskey) Warnes. He graduated from Glen Lake Schools in 1975. Because Greg had a cool black car...

Marilyn Kay Wilmot

Marilyn Kay Wilmot

Oct 9, 2020

Marilyn Kay Wilmot, 76, of Kewadin passed away October 9, 2020. Marilyn was born on January 12, 1944 in Lansing, MI, to the late Dale and Beatrice (Pethrick) O'Donnell. She married Charles Arthur Wilmot on June 19, 1965 in Clio, MI. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children Brian and Laura. Marilyn received her nursing degree from the University of...

Daniel "Dan" Weber

Daniel "Dan" Weber

Oct 9, 2020

Daniel Edward Weber, "Dan", 95, passed away Friday afternoon, October 9, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Dan was born in Hannah, Michigan on April 13, 1925. He was the son of Anna (Zenner) and Jacob Weber. He was raised in a devout Catholic household, a faith that would sustain him throughout his 95 years. He...

Lawrence "Larry" F. Bruckner

Lawrence "Larry" F. Bruckner

Oct 9, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" "Sarge" F. Bruckner or Mr. B to most, 86, of Cedar passed away in his sleep on October 9, 2020 at his home with his loving family at his side. Mr. B was born on August 29, 1934 at the family farm in Cedar. He was born to the late Sylvester and Alice (Brzezinski) Bruckner. He attended and...

Carol Drzewiecki

Carol Drzewiecki

Oct 8, 2020

Carol A. Drzewiecki, 79, of Leelanau County, passed away October 8, 2020. She was born May 7, 1941 to the late Robert and Anna (Roy) Winowiski. For many years, Carol was a Registered Nurse at the Osteopathic Hospital and had a true passion of caring for others. In her later years, Carol loved using her vast crafting talents to spread...

Helen Loraine Fabiszak

Helen Loraine Fabiszak

Oct 8, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – Helen Loraine Fabiszak, age 77 of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 surrounded by family at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Helen was born on December 19, 1942 in Traverse City to the late Lawrence E. Glazier and Loraine H. (Nordahl) Glazier. She grew up in Traverse City and attended school at East Bay...

Donald Philip "Paco" Pelky

Donald Philip "Paco" Pelky

Oct 7, 2020

Donald Philip "Paco" Pelky, 71, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Munson Hospice House after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Don was born in Traverse City on July 28, 1949. He was the middle child of the late Philip and Kathryn (Bivins) Pelky. As his journey in this life has come to a close, we, his...

Delmar Dale Davis

Delmar Dale Davis

Oct 4, 2020

Delmar D. Davis, 95, of Traverse City, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City. Delmar was born on December 18, 1924 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Clarence and Imo (Confer) Davis. He married the love of his life Donna Grow on September 3, 1947 in Durand,...

Judy Diane Opie

Judy Diane Opie

Oct 3, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY - On Saturday October 3rd Judy Diane Opie entered the kingdom of Heaven. Judy was a one of a kind wife to Cordell, her husband of nearly 60 years. Judy was also an amazing mother to her three cherished boys, and grandmother "Gama" to her seven grandchildren. Judy's 78 years here on this earth were richly blessed. Above...

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