Mary Beth Savage
Mar 17, 2020
Empire – Mary Beth Savage, 67, completed her earthly journey and passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Mary Beth Winowiecki was born in Traverse City on May 10, 1952 to parents Frank and Bernice Winowiecki (Mikowski). Mary was a special woman who opened her home and heart, and whom touched the...
Maxine A. Pekkala
Mar 17, 2020
Maxine A. Pekkala, 90, passed into the hands of God Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Born Feb. 19, 1930, to Anna Radofski and Robert Micham, she was one of their 13 children. Maxine was a lifelong resident of Traverse City, born and raised. In 1950 she married Guy E. Fowler, and together they had two children, Robinette (Ronald) Smith and Lonnie...
Evelyn Marie Ankerson
Mar 16, 2020
Evelyn Marie Ankerson, 90, of Traverse City, passed away March 16, 2020 peacefully at the Bay Ridge Assisted Living. Evelyn was born October 6, 1929 to the late Vincent and Violet (Hoch) Worm. On July 22, 1950 Evelyn married the man of her dreams Merle Ankerson and together they gardened, traveled and loved and lived life to the fullest. One...
Roger L. Favorite
Mar 16, 2020
Roger L. Favorite, 89, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 in St. George, Utah. Roger was born on March 21, 1930 in Springport, Michigan to the late William and Hilda (Baker) Favorite. He married the love of his life, Eleanor Swanson on March 19, 1955 in Traverse City. She preceded him in death on October 4,...
Martin James Ghastin
Mar 15, 2020
Martin "Marty" James Ghastin entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was 89. Marty was born on May 22, 1930 in Traverse City to parents James and Bridget Ghastin (née Brzezinski). He was one of six children. Marty attended St. Francis High School and graduated in 1948. While in...
Nathan Scott
Mar 14, 2020
Nathan David Scott, 39, of Traverse City, passed away March 14, 2020 while recovering from an automobile accident. Nathan was born May 7, 1980 to David Scott and Ella (Johnson) Orton in Owosso, MI. Nathan was a huge fan of U of M, hockey, music and concerts. Some of the concerts he attended just to name a few were; Ozzy,...
Sandra Louise Callahan
Mar 13, 2020
Sandra Louise Callahan, 86 of Traverse City, passed away March 13, 2020. She was born March 7, 1934 in Detroit, the youngest of six children to Charles and Gladys Prohaska. In 1954, she married George "Skip" Callahan in Grosse Pointe, MI. They went on to have five children. While raising their young children, she entered college and became a Registered...
Kevin R. Hooper
Mar 12, 2020
Kevin Ross Hooper, 64, of Traverse City, passed away on March 12, 2020, while on a work assignment in Mount Pleasant. He was born January 20, 1956, in Traverse City to Beth (Duff) and Walter J. Hooper, Jr., and he spent his formative years growing up on Old Mission Peninsula and attending Traverse City Public Schools. Kevin loved his work....
John Gilbert Martin
Mar 10, 2020
John Gilbert Martin, May 26, 1931—March 10, 2020 John Martin passed away peacefully in hospice after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. The son of Ellsworth and Helen Martin, John grew up in Flint, Michigan, and was a proud graduate of Flint Northern High School, where he starred on the track and field team. He also met there...
Michele R. Silvers
Mar 10, 2020
Michele Renee Silvers (Fournier), 68, passed away March 10, 2020. A celebration of life will take place on Spider Lake this summer. Michele and her family are being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Anita "Cookie" Fasel
Mar 8, 2020
Anita Elaine "Cookie" Fasel, age 91, of Traverse City went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2020, with her family by her side. Anita was born on October 17, 1928 in Kingsley, Michigan to Leroy and Alfreda (Bancroft) Delancey. On November 14, 1947, in Traverse City, Anita married John Louis Fasel. They were married for...
Sally Lou Howard
Mar 7, 2020
Sally Lou Howard, 91, of Traverse City, formerly Flint and Burton, died March 7, 2020. She was born in Flint, May 20, 1928, the only child to parents Frank Kenneth Howard and Winter Howard (Green). When Sally was nearly eight months her mother died unexpectedly, which in turn, led to her being raised by her paternal grandparents, Frank M. Howard...
Janet Elizabeth Bay
Mar 6, 2020
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Dennos Museum, 1701 East Front St., Traverse City MI 49686 or online at dennosmuseum.org or to the Grass River Natural Area, P. o. Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615 or online at grassriver.org. A complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Philip D. Weatherholt
Mar 6, 2020
Philip D. Weatherholt, 84 of Old Mission passed away March 6, 2020 at his home. Philip was born on May 13, 1935 in Traverse City to the late Frank and Frances (Swaney) Weatherholt. On August 10, 1954 Philip married his high school sweetheart Marguerite Elizabeth Vincent at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. Philip was a faithful member of...
Timothy Peter Foley
Mar 4, 2020
Timothy Peter Foley, 70, passed away on March 4, 2020 in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by the unconditional love of his family. Tim was born on June 27, 1949 in New York City, New York. He is predeceased by his father, Robert Foley and mother, Carole Foley. He is survived by his younger siblings, sister Carolyn Foley and brother Michael...
Elizabeth J. Sattler
Mar 3, 2020
Elizabeth J. Sattler, 95, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully March 3, 2020. Elizabeth was born December 3, 1924 to the late Herman and Deborah (Drake) Wahl in Cross Fork, PA. She was a long-time member of the Grawn United Methodist Church, as well as an impeccable home maker, wife and mother. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Susan (Sattler)...
Rhoda Mae Ritter
Mar 3, 2020
Ritter, Rhoda Mae (Lightfoot, Farrell) Traverse City, MI -Rhoda M Ritter left behind her aging, aching body, on March 3, 2020, after suffering a heart attack and then battling pneumonia. Her daughter Pat and sister Midge were at her side, with many other family members and friends sending her thoughts of love and strength. Rhoda lived the life she wanted...
Stephen Charles Holder
Mar 3, 2020
Stephen Charles Holder, 79, of Traverse City and Mt. Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his Traverse City home, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on October 16, 1940 to the late Frederick and Frances (Stephan) Holder in Lockport, NY. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Central Michigan University and his Ph.D. from Michigan...
Frances P. Wilson
Mar 2, 2020
Frances Patricia Wilson, 103, of Traverse City passed away quietly on March 2, 2020, not far from her 104th birthday. She was born March 17, 1916 in Maple City to parents Joseph and Victoria Kadrovach. A private cemetery service will take place in the spring at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, Traverse City.
Jeannette Weese
Mar 1, 2020
Jeannette Weese, 89 of Traverse City went home to be with the lord on March 1, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jeannette was born on October 24, 1930 in Keego Harbor to the late David and Gladys (Arnold) Bess. On May 16, 1951 Jeannette married Jasper Weese. Jeannette was a member of Christ Church. She worked at Witmark for...
