Howard Jay Geerlings
Oct 2, 2020
Howard Jay Geerlings, 86, passed away September 28, 2020. He was born August 25, 1934, in Zeeland, Michigan, to Alvin and Dorothy Geerlings. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy in 2015, and sister Marilyn Kok. He is survived by his wife, Joan (NagelKerk), son; Tom Geerlings (Lisa) grandchildren, Thomas, Jennifer, and Matthew, step-children Scott Cook and Christy...
Margaret "Meg" Walton
Oct 2, 2020
Generous, kind, and beautiful, Margaret "Meg" Ruggles Walton lived a grateful life. Meg, 88, died peacefully and left us on the wings of angels October 2, 2020. She was born, July 3, 1932. The youngest daughter of Beryl and Tena Ruggles, she finished high school in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Her engaging personality and poise resulted in her selection as both...
James Thomas Wright
Oct 1, 2020
James Thomas Wright, 71, of Williamsburg, Michigan formerly of Cynthiana, Kentucky passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jim was born on January 29, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Edwin and Winifred (Porter) Wright. He married the love of his life Diana Scripter on August 23, 1969 in...
Phyllis Ann Garn
Sep 29, 2020
Phyllis Ann Garn, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother took her final step in a ninety-seven-year journey on September 29, 2020. Born Phyllis Ann Bauer on Oct. 4, 1922, in Newport News, Va., to Ralph Lessing Bauer and Eva Rosser Bauer. Starting at age five she moved with her parents and sisters Martha (Tavener) and Mary (Hazelton) to Ann Arbor, then...
Betty June Reynolds
Sep 29, 2020
Betty June Reynolds, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Betty was born November 29,1932 in Stanwood, Michigan on the family farm to parents Charles and Grace (Curtice) Higley. . Betty was the second youngest of 12 children. For Betty family was the best company. Her sisters and brothers were her...
Audrey Louise Brunais
Sep 29, 2020
Audrey Louise Brunais, 75, passed away September 29, 2020 in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Audrey lived many lives in her 75 years. Born in Bear Lake, Michigan, on January 20, 1945, Audrey grew up in a family of ten children, with Mom Theresa and Dad Joseph Brunais. After attending Northwestern Michigan College Audrey decided to head West to seek adventure. Over...
Joan Elizabeth Lautner
Sep 29, 2020
Joan Elizabeth Lautner, 97, previously of Solon Township, Leelanau County, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2020. She was blessed to spend her final years in the loving care of Barb and Bob, her daughter and son-in-law, all living in the Mancelona area together with Bob's mother, Olga. Joan was born July 3, 1923 to Rev. Charles and...
David Lee Roosevelt
Sep 29, 2020
David Lee Roosevelt was born in Traverse City Michigan on June 5th 1950. He died September 29th 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Carleton and Betty Roosevelt and Brother Robert. On August 2nd 1969 he married the love of his life Deb (Adams) who survives. He will be greatly missed by his children; son Sean Roosevelt, Daughters...
Jack Leo Sommerville
Sep 28, 2020
Jack Leo Sommerville, 92, of Harbor Springs passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Monday, September 28, 2020. Jack was born in East Jordan on December 29, 1927 to the late Leo and Dorothy (Dennis) Sommerville. He married the true love of his life Dorene Rae Ward on August 29, 1948. Together they shared over 72...
Daniel Dean Morton
Sep 25, 2020
Daniel Dean Morton, 78 of Traverse City passed away Sept. 25, 2020. The middle child of Norman Earl Morton and Martha Elisabeth Grubaugh, Dan Morton was born and raised in Detroit. He met his lifelong sweetheart Arlene Reinhart at Osborne High. They married in 1964 and raised three children in the Detroit area and South Bend, Indiana. Dan graduated with...
Alan Matthew Kurt
Sep 25, 2020
Alan Matthew Kurt, of Traverse City, age 80, passed away on Friday, September 25th 2020 due to complications caused by COVID-19. Alan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 26th, 1940. The eldest of six siblings, he served in the Army National Guard of Michigan and on ore boats on the Great Lakes in his younger days. A lifelong devout...
Timothy Scott Snyder
Sep 24, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY – Timothy Scott Snyder, age 56, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020. Tim was born in Traverse City on September 12, 1964 to Irwin George "Butch" Snyder and Tinia (Shattuck) Snyder-Penney. Tim grew up in Kingsley where he attended school. He enlisted in the United States Army where he served our great nation and was...
Amy Cooksey
Sep 24, 2020
Amy Cooksey, 92, of Northport, completed her earthly journey and went to be with her husband the late Dr. Norton J. Cooksey on September 24, 2020. Born on May 21, 1928 in Fort Davis, Texas to the late Arthur and Jane (Johnson) Bloys, Amy was one of four children. Amy has been living in the area since 1977 after moving...
Richard Gross
Sep 22, 2020
Richard Gross, 74, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Munson Hospice House. Rich was born on September 17, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph and June (Knope) Gross. He married Jane Arney on October 21, 2009 in Sutton's Bay. Richard had been employed as a manager for Ford Motor Company, retiring...
Harriet Joyce Smith
Sep 22, 2020
Harriet Joyce Smith passed away peacefully in Traverse City on September 22, 2020 at the age of 89. Harriet was born June 23, 1931 in Three Rivers, Michigan. As the first of eight children growing up on a farm, she learned the value of hard work early on, and continued that work ethic throughout her life. She married the love...
Arthur Eugene Andrews
Sep 20, 2020
Arthur Eugene Andrews, 86, of Traverse City, died Sept. 20, 2020. In accordance with his wishes no services will be held. His tribute page may be viewed at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Russell Aaron Cavanaugh
Sep 20, 2020
Petty officer second class Russell Aaron Cavanaugh, age 53, passed away September 20th, 2020. A graveside service will be held in Augusta, Michigan, at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 11:00 AM on September 25th, 2020 for family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Roderick Cavanaugh; mother Donna Cavanaugh; brother Roderick Cavanaugh, and many brothers in arms....
John C. Pahl
Sep 20, 2020
January 24, 1943-- September 20, 2020 John Carrol Pahl, a loving dad, passed away at his home in Traverse City on Sunday, the 20th of September, at the age of 77. John was the son of William and Arla Rose Pahl, and was born on January 24th, 1943. He shared his birthday with his father. He was the middle of...
Josette Sue Arnold
Sep 19, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY – Josette Sue Arnold, age 78, of Portland, MI passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Sue was born on October 2, 1941 in Owosso, MI to Levi Wesley and Arlene (Bourassa) Fralick. Sue grew up in Laingsburg and graduated from Laingsburg High School. She later attended Lansing Community College where...
Edward Charles Van Leishout
Sep 19, 2020
Edward Charles Van Leishout, 88, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Affectionately known as Eddie by his family and relatives. He was born on January 8, 1932 in Traverse City to the late Edward and Frances (Svec) Van Leishout. He was married to Betty Nell Hood on...
