Emily Jean Wilson
Aug 10, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY – Emily Jean Wilson, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Medilodge of Leelanau with family at her side. Emily was born January 18, 1931 in Northport, MI to Donald and Erma (Roy) Dalzell. Emily was a graduate of Northport Public Schools and Central Michigan University with a degree in Elementary Education. She...
Michael Donald Walters
Aug 10, 2020
Michael D. Walters, a lifelong Traverse City resident, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. Mike was 67. Mike was born in Traverse City on April 25, 1953 to parents Donald L. and Dorothy J. (née Flees) Walters, and graduated from St. Francis High School. On August 31, 1974 he was united in marriage to Pamela K. Nedow in Traverse...
Beverly J. Lardie
Aug 9, 2020
Beverly Lardie passed away peacefully August 9th 2020 embraced by her loving family. Bev and Jerry, her beloved husband of 60 years, were an integral part of the Slabtown neighborhood in Traverse City. Beverly took joy in making others feel special, particularly children. She lived her life with honor, love, kindness and humor. Her dedication to caring for others was...
Nancy J. Rollo
Aug 7, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY – Nancy J. Rollo, age 70, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at her home in the loving care of her family. Nancy was born April 21, 1950 to Kenneth and Vanona (Harvey) in Saint Helen, MI. Nancy was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She enjoyed animals, kayaking, outdoor activities, cards with friends, bike riding, games,...
Jack Garfield Craggs
Aug 7, 2020
Jack Craggs, 91, of Traverse City passed away at his home with his family by his side on August 7, 2020. Jack was born on December 12, 1928 in Detroit to the late John Garfield and Evelyn Ruby (Savage) Craggs. Jack married his best friend and love of his life, Lois Ann Decker on March 26, 1949 in Detroit. After...
Proka Baic
Aug 5, 2020
Proka "Koki" Baic of Traverse City, MI, passed away on August 5th, 2020, at 87. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on August 2nd, 1933, to Sofia and Milan Baic, he was their fourth and youngest child. In 1959 he married Gordana Baic, the love of his life, and they welcomed their only daughter, Olga, in 1962. With the help of his...
Dorothy "Dottie" Kopera
Aug 5, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Former Newberry resident, Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Kopera, 70, of Interlochen, died suddenly Wednesday morning August 5, 2020 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Dottie was born June 24, 1950 in Croswell, daughter of the late Arthur and Vera (Black) Grubba. Dottie earned her Associates Degree in accounting and her Licensed Practical Nurse certification. She was employed as an...
Dee Kruse
Aug 5, 2020
Dolores "Dee" Kruse, 95 a life long resident of Traverse City passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born on July 18, 1925 in Detroit. She was the eldest child of the late Theodore and Lorraine (Wurm) Yanski. On July 3, 1948 at St. Francis Church, 23 year old Dee...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
