Mary Ann Lyon
Sep 17, 2020
Mary Ann Lyon, 87, of Traverse City completed her earthly journey on September 17, 2020, at Munson Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Mary was born in Traverse City on June 19, 1933, to the late Lawrence Blackett and Lucille (Gardner) Shaw. While in high school she met the love of her life, Bob, and they have...
Bill Cole
Sep 16, 2020
Old Mission Peninsula – William "Bill" Lee Cole, 79 of Old Mission Peninsula and formerly of Holt, MI passed away September 16, 2020 at his home. Bill was born on September 18, 1940 in Pontiac to the late Raymond Lee and Margaret Virginia (Danton) Cole. He graduated from Waterford High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and...
Mildred Ferguson
Sep 16, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred Elizabeth (Ross) Ferguson, "Mimi", 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living, holding her daughter's hand. She was born December 10, 1925, to Robert Roy Ross and Elizabeth Austin Ross, in Fork Shoals, South Carolina-- the first of their 4 children. Mimi's heart was at home in South...
Robert "Bud" C. Watson
Sep 14, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Robert "Bud" Watson passed away September 14, 2020 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Bud was born October 25, 1928 to the late Kenneth and Nellie (Monroe) Watson. After graduation from Highland Park High School, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1948. Bud married Janet (Coleman) Watson on Saturday, July 22, 1950 in Traverse City, MI. They raised three...
Larry William O'Mara
Sep 14, 2020
Larry William O'Mara, 78, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home, with his fiancé, Janice, by his side, on Monday, September 14th, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1942 to Helen (Sarrach) and William O'Mara, in Detroit. He grew up in Royal Oak and graduated from Dondero high school in 1960. Larry remained in the Royal Oak/Troy...
Ronald Eugene Fornowski
Sep 11, 2020
Born in to this world on April 23rd 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Elsie (Kroeber) Fornowski. Loving Husband to Charlotte (Peretto) Fornowski. Caring Father to Cheryl (Brian) Bloom, Susan (Scott) Benda, and Patricia (Bill) Robinson. Adoring Grandfather to Allison (Benda) Snyder, Lauren (Benda) Hoffman, and Elyssa Fornowski. He is known to his family and friends as Ron. Ron...
Fay Steinberger
Sep 10, 2020
Fay Steinberger, 95, of Traverse City passed away September 10, 2020, peacefully surrounded by her four daughters. She was born in Detroit to Russian immigrant parents, the late Harry and Lena (Dictor) Berman. Fay was the youngest of three children, her brother, Frank, and sister, Esther, proceeded her in death. While Yiddish was the spoken language at home, Fay learned...
Carol O'Brien
Sep 10, 2020
Carol O'Brien, 84, of Traverse City, formerly Bay City, passed away at home with family by her side on September 10, 2020. Carol was born December 1, 1935 in Detroit to the late Ralph and Opal (Sanders) Powell. At the age of 14 Carol moved from the Detroit area to Bay City where she finished her senior high years and...
Gregory Ferguson
Sep 9, 2020
Gregory Scot Ferguson, age 57, passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home in Traverse City after battling health issues for many years. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey (Carol) Ferguson of Lighthouse Point, Florida; nephews Alexander Ferguson of Washington DC and Andrew Ferguson of Miami FL; uncle Robert (Bob) Hemstreet of Victorville California; and many cousins located...
Rose Marie Smith
Sep 9, 2020
Rose Marie (Alldread) Smith passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 9, 2020 after a long illness. She was born to Theodore and Bertha Alldread on September 19, 1932. She grew up in the Alanson area north of Petoskey and graduated from Petoskey High School. She then moved to Flint and completed her degree in cosmetology....
Ernest "Ernie" Smith
Sep 8, 2020
Maple City resident Ernest H. (Ernie) Smith died on September 8, 2020. His final days at his beloved Glen Lake were spent surrounded by family and friends as he made his way home after a long illness. Ernie was a World War II veteran and a self-made man who overcame great challenges to create an amazing life and legacy. He...
John A. Hays
Sep 6, 2020
John Aral Hays, returned to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2020 after a valiant battle with septic shock and failing lungs. He was 84 years of age. John was born on Nov. 21, 1935 in Crane, Texas to the late John Fielding and Mildred Annie (Conklin) Hays. John graduated from Crane High School in 1955. He enrolled at...
Barbara Mcclellan
Sep 6, 2020
"You're full of wet hay" This was one of Mom's favorite expressions when someone was teasing. She had a sense of humor, well-needed in the life she led. Barbara Jean McClellan died peacefully at Munson Hospice surrounded by her children. She was 91 years old. She was born in El Paso, Texas, to Robert (Robbie) and Val Norman, the youngest...
Dr. Jay H. Jones
Sep 6, 2020
Jay Hutchinson Jones, age 59, passed away on September 6th 2020 at Munson's Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan. Born August 7, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan to Mike and Judy (Bates) Jones, he grew up in Ypsilanti and Milan Michigan alongside his brother Kyle. Jay attended Eastern Michigan University on swimming and academic scholarships and Wayne State University for medical...
Larry Muzzarelli
Sep 5, 2020
Larry Muzzarelli, 92, of Lake Ann passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on September 5, 2020. Larry was born on October 25, 1927 in Detroit to the late Otto and Lillian (Miller) Muzzarelli. He was the fourth in line in the loving family that included Eda, Walker, Elmer, Betty and Arthur. Larry was preceded...
Steve A. Morse
Sep 3, 2020
Franklin Ames (Steve) Morse II of Traverse City passed away in his home on September 3, 2020 after a 4 month long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by family, music, and poetry in his final hours. Steve was born to Franklin and Claire (Treat) Morse on July 3, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana. Steve attended Adams High School...
Arlene Lois Moody
Sep 2, 2020
Arlene Lois Moody, 87, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in the care of family in Traverse City. Arlene Lois Basch was born on March 9, 1933 to parents Arthur and Laura (née Oleson) Basch in Traverse City. She grew up in Port Oneida alongside her sisters Jean and Judith. Arlene married Melvin Moody and together they celebrated marriage and...
Frieda Marie Guenther
Sep 1, 2020
Frieda M. Guenther, 94, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, September 1, 2020 at her home.
Marilyn Louise Mero
Aug 30, 2020
Marilyn Louise Mero, passed away on August 30, 2020, at the age of 67 years, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI., She was born on May 18, 1953 to Robert and Lavinia (Schaub) Moss of Interlochen, Michigan. She was predeceased by her Father Robert Moss and Husband Phillip Mero. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in...
Alice Neva Casto
Aug 29, 2020
Alice Neva Casto died August 29, 2020 at MMC with family at her side. Alice was born September 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late David R. and Helen (Sells) Brightbill. On June 10, 1950 Alice married the late Dale L. Casto in Fort Worth, Texas. Together they raised 3 children. Alice and Dale were married 43 years before...
