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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
