David Springsteen
Jun 15, 2020
David Michael Springsteen made his last witty and sarcastic comment on June 15th, 2020 in Traverse City, MI. Although he lived a less than average life span, when faced with the prospect of voting for either Donald Trump or Joe Biden, David instead passed into the eternal halls of glory. David was born in Flint, MI, on April 11th, 1972,...
Margaret "Sue" Bara
Jun 14, 2020
Margaret "Sue" Bara October 4,1946 – June 14, 2020 Our beloved Sue passed away peacefully June 14, 2020 with family in attendance. This completes her courageous struggle with Alzheimer's Disease that began more than a decade ago. Sue is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wesley, her sons Thomas (Anne, grandchildren Andrew and Katherine of Interlochen, Michigan), Daniel (Deanna,...
Ervin E. "Bud" Bark
Jun 14, 2020
Ervin E. ("Bud") Bark, 99, of Traverse City, died on June 14, 2020. Bud was born on February 2, 1921, in Barryton, Michigan, to Frank and Florence (Thomas) Bark. He was a proud WWII veteran who served in Europe and in the Battle of the Bulge. Upon returning home from the war, Bud settled in Traverse City, where he met...
Randall Brandt Smith
Jun 14, 2020
Randall Brandt Smith, 54, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Randy was the son of Robert and Patricia (Brandt) Smith. He was born in Orlando, FL, however spent his early childhood in Springfield, VA. In 1976, the family moved to Traverse City and in 1983, Randy graduated from Traverse City...
Ronald E. Plamondon
Jun 13, 2020
Ronald Edward Plamondon passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at home with his family by his side after a valiant effort to fight cancer. He was born October 29, 1938 to Earl James and Blanche Marie (Gauthier) Plamondon in Lake Leelanau, MI. He had 7 siblings, Fred (Judy), Mary Lee (Noel), Jeanne (Robert), Ann (John) Paul (Wanda), Blanche (James) and...
Marion Ella Greene
Jun 13, 2020
Marion Ella Greene, our dearest Mom and Grammy, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Kewadin, MI. She was born in Minden City, in Michigan's thumb area, on November 12, 1925, the youngest of four children, to Bert Teeple and Ella (Jacobs) Teeple. She was...
Violet Hope Solomonson
Jun 13, 2020
Violet Hope Solomonson was born on March 19, 1928 to William and Henrietta (Korb) Rokos in Traverse City. Her ancestors immigrated from Czechoslovakia in the 1800's and eventually made their home in the Traverse City area. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school along with her brother Ernie and sisters Rita and Sandi and graduated from St. Francis High School. Her...
Jim Franklin Hammond
Jun 12, 2020
James Franklin Hammond, 86 of Interlochen, passed away June 12, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on September 11, 1933 in Vernal, Utah to the late James Elnathen and Irene (White) Hammond. Jim honorably served our country as a member of the United States Army. On December 26, 1959 Jim married Evelyn Poliski...
Mary Orleta Dennis
Jun 11, 2020
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with visitation one hour prior at the Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds. This is an outdoor event to allow for social distancing. Mary Orleta Dennis, age 85, of Maple City, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her own bed on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Mary was born July 7,...
Gerald Minto Wallace
Jun 11, 2020
Gerald M. Wallace, 89, died peacefully June 11, 2020 at Munson Hospice House. Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Wallace, he was preceded in death by them and three brothers, Eugene, Ralph and Paul. Gerald grew up in Pontiac, MI. In high school he developed a love of track and field in which he successfully participated as a sprinter. He...
Angela "Angie" Giguere
Jun 9, 2020
Angela "Angie" Giguere, 47, of Beulah, passed away June 9, 2020 with her loving husband at her side. Angie was born in Monroe, MI to Scott and Diane (Hopson) Thoma. She was one of three daughters. A woman that loved big enough, almost to a fault, she was known as the life of the party by most. She was always...
Ivan Clarence Welch
Jun 9, 2020
Ivan Clarence Welch, 80, of Traverse City passed away June 9, 2020. Ivan was born September 4, 1939 in Crothersville, IN, son to the late Jeffrey L. and Lucile Welch (Heaton). Ivan was a Salvation Army officer for many years. Ivan would continue God's work while touching people's lives with his kindness, and permanent jovial spirit. Whether it was through...
Gregory Edward Piaskowski
Jun 7, 2020
A mass to celebrate the life of Greg will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. In compliance with current public health standards and in respect to those attending, face coverings and social distancing are required. Traverse City – Gregory Edward Piaskowski entered into eternal life on Sunday, June...
Sara Judith Boven
Jun 7, 2020
Sara Judith Boven, 46, died June 7, 2020 at home in the presence of her family. Anyone who knew Sara knew her big smile and her big laugh. Also, her big heart. She was born September 20, 1973 in Traverse City and started school at age three at the Montessori Children's House on Seventh Street. Sara graduated from Traverse City...
Robert "Bob" Lee Digue
Jun 7, 2020
Robert "Bob" Digue, 74, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob suffered a stroke four years ago and had COPD, he fought very courageously to the end. Bob was born on December 7, 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Joseph and Jean (Radcliffe) Digue. He married his high...
Thomas Wentworth Littlefield
Jun 4, 2020
Dr Thomas Wentworth Littlefield, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 in the Villages, FL.at the age of 79. He was born to Elinor and Ernest Littlefield on August 30, 1940, in Detroit, MI. Tom was a life-long scholar who graduated with honors in 1958 from the University Of Detroit Jesuit High School; in1962 from the...
Robert A. Pierson
Jun 4, 2020
Robert (Bob) Arthur Pierson, 89, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 with his wife by his side. He valiantly fought cancer for over 14 years with positivity and great faith. His strength was greatly admired by his family. Bob's family will always be grateful for the kindness and compassion shown by the staff at Munson Medical...
Beulah "Bea" Gwen Jakielek
Jun 4, 2020
SUTTONS BAY – Beulah (Bea) Gwen Jakielek, 93, of Suttons Bay, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, June 4, 2020, amidst her family. She was born at home in Buckley, Michigan on May 23, 1927 to Carlton Olney and Dorothy Effa (Bigger) Stevens. During high school, her family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan for a short time, but returned...
Elizabeth Garn
Jun 2, 2020
Elizabeth Garn, 90, of Empire, passed away June 2, 2020. Elizabeth was born on May 6, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Bernhard and Marie Wulff. She married the love of her life Harry Garn who preceded her in death in 2010. Together they had three children. Her daughter Irene Garn also precedes her in death. Elizabeth carried on...
Wilfred "Bill" John Baatz
Jun 2, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Wilfred John "Bill" Baatz, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Bill was born on Friday, March 5, 1937 to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Bowen) Baatz in Empire. He graduated from Empire High School and then served in the U. S. Air Force from 1957 until 1960,...
