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Robert William Herzberg Jr.

Robert William Herzberg Jr.

Apr 11, 2020

Robert William Herzberg Jr., 65 of Traverse City went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on April 11, 2020 following liver failure and pneumonia complications. His family was by his side. Robert was born on July 16, 1954 in Saginaw to Robert William and Helen Marie (Deming) Herzberg Sr. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from...

Ima M. Slaby

Ima M. Slaby

Apr 11, 2020

Ima M. Slaby, age 104, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born in Empire Township on January 13, 1916 the daughter of Clarence and Katherine (Birdsey) Aldrich. She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1934. On April 12, 1936, Ima married Jerome T. Slaby with whom she spent 66 happy...

Carolyn Lee Roesner

Carolyn Lee Roesner

Apr 11, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY – Carolyn "Tiny" Lee Roesner, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. Carolyn was born in Detroit on November 13, 1930, to Ivor and Esther (Philipp) Lee. She grew up in Royal Oak. Tiny attended college at Bay Path University in Massachusetts. Tiny worked as a secretary at...

Janet Lee Kibby

Janet Lee Kibby

Apr 11, 2020

Janet Lee Kibby, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Traverse City. She was born on the family farm homesteaded by her great grandfather, J.R. Fouch, in Elmwood Township on March 19, 1940, one of nine children to John and Anna (Watkoski) Fouch. On May 16, 1964, in Traverse City at Immaculate Conception Church, she married Charles "Neal"...

Joy Ann Gillett

Joy Ann Gillett

Apr 9, 2020

JOY ANN GILLETT Born November 24, 1957 – Died April 9, 2020 Joy Ann Gillett passed away on April 9, 2020 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI following a three-year battle with cancer. An Ann Arbor native, she had been a resident of Easton, PA before recently returning to Michigan. Joy was born in Pasadena, TX on November...

Nicholas John Leone

Nicholas John Leone

Apr 9, 2020

Nicholas "Nick" J. Leone, age 60, was a long time resident of Cedar, born May 4, 1959 in Pontiac, MI. The oldest of 3, to Donald C. and Margaret H. Leone. Nick passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 9, 2020. Nick was predeceased by his father, Donald C. Leone. He is survived by his mother Margaret H. Leone,...

Velda Wolf

Velda Wolf

Apr 9, 2020

Velda Marie Wolf, 93, of Traverse City, passed on peacefully at home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, with her adoring family at her side, reuniting with her husband, Don, in eternity. Velda was born on June 17, 1926, on the family farm near Grawn, to Lovina (Lola) and Raphael (Ray) Saxton. She attended Interlochen and Traverse City schools, graduating from...

Doris Frances Pietrowicz

Doris Frances Pietrowicz

Apr 8, 2020

Doris F. Pietrowicz, 96, of Traverse City, passed away Apr. 8, 2020. Services are pending at this time. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home is caring for Doris and her family, www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

Margaret Ann Dendrinos

Margaret Ann Dendrinos

Apr 7, 2020

Margaret Ann Dendrinos, 90, of Frankfort Michigan, entered the arms of our Lord on April 7, 2020. Funeral services will be arranged by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and will be postponed to a later date. Margaret (Peggy) was born in Muskegon on April 27, 1929 to Felix and Laurette Campsmith. She graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and received her...

Frances Irene Vert

Frances Irene Vert

Apr 6, 2020

Frances Irene Vert, 99, of Traverse City passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at her home with her loving children at her side. Frances was born October 12, 1920 in East Jordan, MI on the family farm to the late Albert and Clara (Divis) Stanek. She married the late Louis Vert on June 20, 1941 and he preceded her in...

Alberta Jean Baker

Alberta Jean Baker

Apr 5, 2020

Alberta J. Baker, 93, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Wanda Gutowski

Wanda Gutowski

Apr 5, 2020

Wanda Delphine (Madajczyk) Gutowski, of Traverse City, MI (formerly of Dearborn Heights, MI), passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Wanda was born on July 16, 1922 in Detroit, MI to the late Peter and Agnes Madajczyk. She married the late Henry J. Gutowski on June 20, 1942 at St Florian Church in Hamtramck, MI...

Doyle Hubert Pierman

Doyle Hubert Pierman

Apr 5, 2020

Doyle Hubert Pierman, 95, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at home surrounded by several of his loving family members. Doyle was born on January 16, 1925 to the late Carl and Wanda (Clark) Pierman. He married Jacquelin M. Valley on August 23, 1946. Honorably Doyle served our Country in the United States Marine Corps in WWII...

Clarine Ruth Olson

Clarine Ruth Olson

Apr 4, 2020

TRAVERSE CITY - Clarine Ruth Olson, 87, of Traverse City passed away at Munson Medical Center on Saturday April 4, 2020. She was born in Elk Rapids on September 27, 1932. She was proceeded in death by her parents Thelma and James Bunn, a brother Eldon Bunn, and son Steven Eikey. She was married to DeVere L. Eikey and Richard...

Jim Papazian

Jim Papazian

Apr 4, 2020

Williamsburg - Jim Papazian, 73, of Williamsburg and formerly of East Lansing died April 4, 2020 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City after a short battle with glioblastoma. Jim was born on October 9, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Arthur and Bernadette (Kosch) Papazian. Growing up in the Motor City rooted a love for the...

Rodger Mohammed Jabara

Rodger Mohammed Jabara

Apr 4, 2020

Rodger M. Jabara, 72, of Traverse City, MI, died peacefully at his home on April 4, 2020. He was born July 3, 1947, the son of Mohammed "Albert" Jabara and Mary (Mellem) Jabara. He graduated from Mancelona High School and went on to earn his degree in Business Management at Northwood University in Midland, MI. In 1969, Rodger married Kathy...

Shirley Joyce Wick

Shirley Joyce Wick

Apr 3, 2020

Shirley Joyce Wick, 92, of Alden, Michigan passed away at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan, April 3, 2020. Born December 26, 1927, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Cecil E. Mason and Mabel (Smith) Mason. Shirley graduated from Cooley High School. On September 26, 1947 she married John Kenneth Wick at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. A former...

Kathleen Michelle Palmer

Kathleen Michelle Palmer

Apr 3, 2020

Kathleen Michelle Palmer, 40, of Traverse City passed away April 3, 2020. Kathy was born on October 17, 1979 in Traverse City to Dennis and Dorothy (Shuck) Weber. She graduated from Traverse City Central in 1997. She married Douglas Jeffrey Palmer on May 14, 2005 in Traverse City. Kathy loved candy bars, shopping, music, TV, crafts, especially pencil art. She...

Lawrence H. Whiteford

Lawrence H. Whiteford

Apr 3, 2020

Lawrence H. Whiteford, 88, of Traverse City, passed away April 3, 2020, at the French manor Living in Traverse City with his son Greg by his side. Larry was born on February 19, 1932 to the late Hugh and Carol (Green) Whiteford in Mancelona, Michigan. Larry proudly served the United States Army, stationed in Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas,...

Michael Paul Gloden

Michael Paul Gloden

Apr 2, 2020

Michael Gloden, 80, of Traverse City, passed away April 2, 2020. A Celebration of Michael's life will take place Friday, Jun. 25, 2:00 PM, at Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, and continue until the time of service. A full obituary will be shared soon. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for...

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