Agustin Munoz-Santiago
Jun 19, 2020
Ret. Col. Agustin Muñoz, MD, FACC passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, music, prayer and song, on Friday, June 19th 2020 - one week after his 93rd birthday. Agustin was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico but his formative years were spent in Santa Isabel, a coastal town on the southern part of the island on the shores...
Joseph Edward Andrews
Jun 19, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Joseph Edward Andrews, 86, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. Joseph was the son of Clayton and Helen (Lillich) of Wauseon, Ohio, but spent his early years in Jackson, Michigan. In 1963 he married Teresa Gron and together they raised 2 daughters-Rebecca Cort (Clint) of Arvada, Colorado and Stefany Martin (Chris)...
Carol June Watson
Jun 18, 2020
So many people are feeling the loss of Carol June Watson, 86, of Traverse City, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living in Williamsburg, MI. She was incredibly generous and thoughtful, finding the best in everyone while staying true to her own values. Kind, loving, and full of joy, Carol gave her whole heart...
Bonnie (Barbara) Lock
Jun 18, 2020
Bonnie (Barbara) A. Lock passed away on June 18, 2020 at her home in Traverse City, MI. Born May 7, 1941 in Kenosha, WI to Dr. C.G. (Brownie) and Harriet (French) Browne, Bonnie lived most of the first 50 years of her life in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and while...
Dena M. Trego
Jun 17, 2020
Dena M. Trego, 93, of Traverse City, formerly of Harrisville and Alpena, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Dena was born on November 17, 1926 in Poplar Bluff, MO, to the late Buford and Maggie (Webb) Lawhon. She married the love of her life Boris Trego in 1953. He preceded her...
Lorraine Edythe Thiel
Jun 16, 2020
Lorraine's full obituary will appear soon. Traverse City - Lorraine Edythe Thiel passed away on June 16, 2020 surrounded by family. Lorraine was 96.
Jean Joy Ross
Jun 16, 2020
Jean Joy (Ricky) Ross, 93, of Traverse City and Northport, passed away on June 16, 2020. Ricky was born on April 8, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Frederick (Dotten) and Irma (Gagee) Reichmann. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Bay View High School. After high school Ricky attended Carroll College (now Carroll University) in Waukesha, WI...
Raymond L. Stachnik
Jun 15, 2020
Raymond L. Stachnik, 97, of Cedar, peacefully entered the presence of God, on Monday evening, June 15, 2020, at his home with his sons by his side. Born September 5, 1922 at a farm house on what is now called April Road in Cedar, he was the son of John and Mary (Czerniak) Stachnik and the eldest of eight children....
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...
