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Ruth Lavonne Lecornu

Ruth Lavonne Lecornu

May 25, 2020

Ruth Lavonne LeCornu (Billington), of Traverse City passed away May 25, 2020. Per her request no services will be held. Please share your condolences here at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

Dorothy Hilda Rollert

Dorothy Hilda Rollert

May 24, 2020

Dorothy (Mullins) Rollert On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Dorothy Hilda (Mullins) Rollert, beloved daughter, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, passed away to join so many others that preceded her. Dorothy was born to George Franklin and Dorothy (Ferguson) Mullins, married Howard Charles Rollert, and is survived by their son Michael Howard Rollert (wife Susan), grandchildren,...

John Wieland

John Wieland

May 23, 2020

John "Sparky" Wieland passed away on May 23, 2020. He was a strong, kind, generous spirit, whose family was his greatest pride and joy and is his great legacy. With his bride of 57 years, he used wisdom, patience, and humor to build their family, giving his children, and theirs, the foundation to build their own happy, successful lives. He...

Rodnie Stewart Welch

Rodnie Stewart Welch

May 23, 2020

Rodnie Stewart Welch, 55, of Sheboygan, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 23rd, 2020. Rodnie was born on March 6, 1965, in Chicago, IL to Ivan and Shirley (Lake) Welch. He was employed by Burger King in Traverse City, MI for nearly 30 years; investing much of his heart into his work. He received significant recognition in his leadership...

Virginia "Ginny" Yarick

Virginia "Ginny" Yarick

May 22, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" Yarick, 80, of Traverse City, completed her earthly journey May 22, 2020 with her loving daughters at her side. Ginny was born on March 13, 1940 to the late Robert Wagner and Alyse (DeVine) Wagner Gurtzweiler. She was one of two children. Her sister Carroll preceded her in death. In 1959 she married her soulmate, Richard "Dick" Yarick,...

Robert Ward Freeman

Robert Ward Freeman

May 21, 2020

Robert "Bob" Ward Freeman, 81, of Cedar passed away May 21, 2020. He was born in Cedar December 31, 1938, son to Earl K. and Dora J. (Sheffer) Freeman. Bob leaves behind his wife Shirley (Croff); sons Jack (Janell), Ward (Terry) and Trent (Cammie); 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Larry Freeman and sister Brenda Rattray. Bob was preceded in death...

James Harrison Hilt Sr.

James Harrison Hilt Sr.

May 20, 2020

James Harrison Hilt Sr., 82 of Old Mission MI passed away Wednesday, May 20th of heart failure. Jim was born in Detroit on December 16th 1937, son of the late George Ferdinand and Marian (Leighton) Happel from Poe Valley VA and Old Mission MI respectively. Jim attended school in Lake Worth FL, where he was a member of the marching...

Bernard "Ben" James Largent

Bernard "Ben" James Largent

May 18, 2020

Bernard James Largent "Ben" passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th, his 68th birthday. Ben was the oldest of five siblings, father of two and grandfather of one. Ben loved his family deeply and filled their lives with joy through his love of the outdoors, creating beautiful art, good food, music, sports, and his unwavering trust in the love of...

Lorinne "Lori" Marie Urch

Lorinne "Lori" Marie Urch

May 18, 2020

Lorinne "Lori" Marie Urch, 94, of Frankfort, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Paul Oliver Living and Rehabilitation Center with her dear friend Kris by her side. Lori was born on June 16, 1925 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Wilbur and Lily (Smith) Cary. She married the love on her life John Urch on...

Michael Mcmanus

Michael Mcmanus

May 18, 2020

Michael (Mike) Daniel McManus, 81, passed away on Monday, May 18 in the comfort of his Traverse City home, lovingly supported and surrounded by family, and with his dear pileated woodpecker soaring nearby. Mike was born in Philadelphia on November 27, 1938. Growing up, he circled the world by ocean liner with his parents, Michael and Kathryn, and sister, Anne....

Robert "Bob" Wayne Read

Robert "Bob" Wayne Read

May 17, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – Robert "Bob" W. Read, age 76, of Traverse City, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on August 27, 1943 in Detroit, MI to John D. and Nora E. (Baker) Read. He grew up in Waterford Township and graduated from Waterford High School in 1961. Bob attended Ferris State University and...

Kathryn Anne Vantil

Kathryn Anne Vantil

May 17, 2020

Kathryn Anne VanTil, 80, stepped into the presence of the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Traverse Manor Assisted Living Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Kathryn was born in April 1940 to the late Dorothy Johanna and John Hoorn VanderWal in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1957, continued her education at Calvin College,...

Helen Jeanette Anderson

Helen Jeanette Anderson

May 16, 2020

Helen Jeanette Anderson, 80, of Traverse City, MI passed away on Saturday, May 16th, 2020, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff funeral Home, and memorial services will be held graveside on Friday, May 22nd at Memorial Gardens on Veterans Drive in Traverse City, MI. Helen was born May 15th, 1940 in Marshfield, MO....

Marion L. Anderson

Marion L. Anderson

May 16, 2020

Marion L. Anderson Died May 16,2020 On Dec. 7 1917 Marion was born at home in Northville, Mi to Bina and Arthur Litsenberger. She graduated from Milford High school in 1935. On Christmas Eve in 1938 she married William Holdsworth Sr. They purchased a home in Royal Oak where they lived until Bill joined the Army. Marion moved to Plymouth...

Jeffrey Albert Francis

Jeffrey Albert Francis

May 15, 2020

Jeffrey Francis, 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family in Traverse City. The Lord has called our brother Jeffrey. Jeffrey Albert Francis despite his hurdles was able to knit together a life of peace, provision, and most of all ability to receive and give love. He had worries for sure, unspoken struggles with...

Mary Kathryn Whalen

Mary Kathryn Whalen

May 14, 2020

MAPLE CITY – Mary Kathryn Whalen, age 49, of Maple City, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home. Mary was born to the late Leo and Kathryn (Opolski) Whalen on February 1, 1971 in Dearborn, MI. She grew up in Dearborn Heights and attended school at Crestwood High School where she graduated from. Mary worked as a...

Ida Marie Hanell

Ida Marie Hanell

May 14, 2020

Ida Marie Hanell, 103, of Traverse City passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 14, 2020 at Samaritas Senior Living. Ida was born on November 9, 1916 in Traverse City. She was the daughter of Jesse A. Forton and Grace (Malloy) Forton. Ida enjoyed reading, bingo and watching her birds. The first Robin was a welcome...

Jack Jürgen Hardenburg

Jack Jürgen Hardenburg

May 13, 2020

Jack Jürgen Hardenburg, 70, of Traverse City, passed away May 13, 2020 after a prolonged illness. Jack was born in Eschewge, Germany on November 23, 1949 to parents Andrew and Anna (Weiter) Hardenburg. He immigrated with his mother to the United States when he was a child. Jack served 23 years in the United States Air Force, stationed in Michigan,...

Hazel Lautner

Hazel Lautner

May 13, 2020

Hazel Lautner, 96, of Cedar, MI passed away at the home of her daughter on May 13, 2020. Hazel was born October 5, 1923, Cadillac, Michigan on the family farm to Elden and Esther (Westergren) Benson. She graduated from Cadillac High School and received her teaching degree from Central Michigan University. During World War II, Hazel worked in Pontiac two...

Robert Franklin Redli

Robert Franklin Redli

May 13, 2020

Robert F. Redli, 65, of Traverse City died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Service details will appear later. Gifts of Remembrance may be directed to Cheryl Traylor. Share a memory of Robert at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . Robert and his family are in the care of the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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