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Mary Gazarek

Mary Gazarek

Aug 4, 2020

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Mary Gazarek

Mary Gazarek

Aug 4, 2020

Traverse City – Mary's life was centered on her faith and her family. Born in Ohio, her family relocated to Michigan where she grew up in Melvindale, the second of four close siblings. Meeting her future husband Frank Gazarek after her graduation from high school, she worked, waited and prayed for his safe return from combat in Europe during WWII....

Donald Lee Lundy

Donald Lee Lundy

Aug 4, 2020

Visitation for family and friends will be held in the Gardens of the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. A time of sharing will begin at 3 p.m. Available online at rjfh.tv Donald Lee Lundy, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Traverse City, Michigan. Don was born on Monday, July...

Barbara J. Barshaw

Barbara J. Barshaw

Aug 4, 2020

BARBARA J. BARSHAW, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions – Willow Cottage. Barbara was married to the late Richard Barshaw. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Bradley Scott Wheeler

Bradley Scott Wheeler

Aug 3, 2020

Bradley "Brad" Scott Wheeler, 58, of Traverse City passed away August 3, 2020. He was born in Traverse City, November 27, 1961 to John and Connie (Hammersley) Wheeler. He graduated from Lawrence Technological University and earned his Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. In 1993 he married Lisa Fouch and together they raised two...

Daniel T. Hines

Daniel T. Hines

Aug 3, 2020

Daniel Thomas Hines of Traverse City passed away August 3, 2020 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse City. He was 83 years old. Born February 14, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in Traverse City and Graduated from Traverse City High School. Cremation services by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, visit website at www.reynaolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts.

William Dennison Glaspie Jr.

William Dennison Glaspie Jr.

Aug 3, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY- William "Billy" Dennison Glaspie Jr., 62, of Traverse City and formerly of Waterford and Royal Oak, is finally at peace, fishing on the Manistee with his Dad and throwing the ball to his beloved dogs Blaze, Shiloh, Bear and Heidi. He died of PICK'S disease on Monday, August 3, 2020, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City....

Sheila Klein

Sheila Klein

Aug 1, 2020

Sheila (O'Reilly) Klein, 72, of Traverse City, Michigan, peacefully passed away at home with her family around her on August 1, 2020. Sheila was born on February 17, 1948 to the late Martin and Margaret (Doyle) O'Reilly in East Wall, Dublin, Ireland. Sheila emigrated to the United States in 1966 to work as a nanny in Boston, Massachusetts. It was...

William Frederick Braeuninger

William Frederick Braeuninger

Jul 30, 2020

William Frederick Braeuninger died on July 30, 2020. After suffering a fall in March, his health steadily deteriorated. He was born in Springfield, Illinois on September 18, 1938 to William B. and Doris (Achelpohl) Braeuninger. He graduated in 1956 from Royal Oak Dondero High School as class Salutatorian. In 1960, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Harvard College...

Jeannette Frances Herzina

Jeannette Frances Herzina

Jul 28, 2020

Jeannette Frances Herzina, 94, if Traverse City, passed away July 28, 2020. Private family services will be held. She will be laid to rest in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. A full notice will be posted soon.

David Michael Arnold

David Michael Arnold

Jul 28, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – David Michael Arnold, age 60, of Interlochen, MI passed away July 28, 2020 in Traverse City. David was born on October 10, 1959 in Traverse City to Richard and Virginia (Sattler) Arnold. David worked at Landtech Professional Surveying. He volunteered for overtime whenever possible so he could help others less fortunate. He enjoyed helping Pacific Gardens, Samaritan's...

George Underwood

George Underwood

Jul 28, 2020

George Edward Underwood III, 71, longtime resident and business owner in Traverse City passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday July 28, 2020 in the arms of his beloved wife Jan. George was born in Detroit in 1949 to the late George Edward and Lyleth Jane (Turner) Underwood Jr. He was raised and graduated high school in Royal Oak, and...

Elizabeth Gotsch

Elizabeth Gotsch

Jul 27, 2020

Elizabeth Wilson Gotsch, born October 23, 1936, to Robert and Hattie Wilson of Traverse City, Michigan, died in the early hours of July 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Dr. Richard Gotsch of Northbrook, Illinois, Elizabeth was a devoted mother to four children, their spouses and her cherished grandchildren, including Maria Gotsch (New York, NY); Peter Gotsch and Jana French (Chicago,...

James Budd Graveline

James Budd Graveline

Jul 27, 2020

James "Jim" Budd Graveline, 73, of Traverse City passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Jim was born on Sunday, November 17, 1946 to the late Budd and Elmie (Pierce) Graveline in Bay City, He graduated from high school and then continued his education at the college level. Jim was a talented photographer, which...

Colleen Joy Johnson

Colleen Joy Johnson

Jul 27, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – Colleen J. Johnson, age 54, of Traverse City passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Per the family's request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Gloria Mary Tabone

Gloria Mary Tabone

Jul 26, 2020

Gloria Mary Tabone (Lewis), 92, of Traverse City passed away July 26, 2020 peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. She was born March 30, 1928, in Glassport, PA, daughter to Andrew and Joanna Lewis. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was 5, then to Lincoln Park. Gloria worked as a key punch operator for New...

Daniel J. Flees

Daniel J. Flees

Jul 25, 2020

Daniel Joseph Flees, 70, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home. Daniel was born on October 4, 1949 in Traverse City to the late Edmund and Mary (Winowiecki) Flees. He graduated from Traverse City Senior High School. The Elks Lodge #323 member was the former owner of T.C. Gym and was passionate about...

John F. Hagen

John F. Hagen

Jul 25, 2020

John Frederick Hagen, 70, of Traverse City, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020, having yielded gracefully to complications of a decade-long battle with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease. John grew up in the Boardman neighborhood of Traverse City in the 1950s, and his childhood was an idyllic one where, on summer nights, best friends slept in backyard tents, played capture the flag...

Donald Ridge Kellett

Donald Ridge Kellett

Jul 24, 2020

Donald Ridge Kellett, 90, of Traverse City passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on the kitchen table on March 23, 1930 in Royal Oak, MI to the late John and Elsie (Ridge) Kellett. Don grew up during the depression raising chickens and assisting his father delivering oil in...

Glenn Thomas "Tom" Aylsworth

Glenn Thomas "Tom" Aylsworth

Jul 24, 2020

Glenn Thomas "Tom" Aylsworth, 71, of Glen Arbor, passed away July 24, 2020. Tom was born on May 9, 1949 in Frankfort, MI to the late Glenn and Juanita (Stanley) Aylsworth. He received his law degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1980, and he practiced law in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties both in private practice, as an...

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