William Brown
Feb 7, 2020
William R. (Bill) Brown died February 7, 2020 in Traverse City, Michigan. Bill was born April 16, 1929, and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He proudly claimed his greatest high school accomplishment was persuading his girlfriend, Beatrice Chadwick, to marry him. In 1951 Bill and Bea were married. They had four children, Jill (Fred) Trull, Michael (Mary) Brown, Beth...
Sharon K. Wyn
Feb 6, 2020
Sharon K. Wyn, 79, of Traverse City went to her home in heaven on February 6, 2020. She died after a three-year battle with dementia, while in the quality care of Boardman Lake Glens. We celebrate her return to wholeness in the arms of her heavenly father and surrounded by those that have gone before her. Sharon was born on...
Barbara Jane Dotterrer
Feb 6, 2020
Traverse City – Barbara Jane Dotterrer, 92, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 in peace at her home with family members present. Barb was born on Friday March 11, 1927 in Detroit Michigan the second child to Doris May Ednie (Everly) and Robert Bruce Ednie. Barb graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit in June 1944, after...
Gertrude Maxine Everson
Feb 5, 2020
Gertrude Maxine Everson, 94, a life long resident of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Gertrude was born on Saturday, August 29, 1925 to the late Guy and Altetha (Struble) Avery in Traverse City. She was a graduate of Traverse City High School. She married Roy R. Everson on Saturday, April...
Teresa Joyce Pickard
Feb 4, 2020
Teresa Joyce Pickard, 66, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Teresa Joyce Bishop was born on June 17, 1953 in Eaton Rapids to Chester and Phyllis Bishop (née Coger), the second oldest of five children. She was raised in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City High School and later Davenport...
Rickey Mcwhorter
Feb 3, 2020
Mr. Rickey Lane McWhorter passed comfortably at Munson Hospice House on February 4, 2020 after a brave but ultimately frustrating battle with cancer. Always on his own schedule, he waited until his husband Tom had left to tend to their furry children after having spent the night together. Rickey was born on October 3, 1965 in Statesville, North Carolina to...
Ron Van Horn
Feb 3, 2020
Ron L. "Ronnie" Van Horn, of Traverse City, Michigan, unexpectedly sailed into the next life on February 3, 2020, at the age of 64, from an apparent heart attack. Ronnie was born on June 23, 1955 to Charles and Marjorie (Galbreath) Van Horn in Wyandotte, Michigan. When he was an infant, the family moved into a house on Front Street...
Margaret M. "Maggie" Cairns
Feb 3, 2020
Margaret M. "Maggie" Cairns, 86, of Traverse City, stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior, February 3, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home. Maggie was born on July 31, 1933 in Detroit, the daughter of Ethel Bertha (Johnson) and Harold Arnell Hoyt. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed crafting and was an active...
Barbara L. Stricker
Feb 2, 2020
Barbara L. Stricker, age 58. of Traverse City passed away on February 2, 2020. Barb is now in the place of peace with our mom, who passed away last November. Barb was born in Traverse City, MI on August 16, 1961 to William (Bing) and Janet Stricker. She grew up with her siblings on Long Lake and attended Traverse City...
Patti Turner
Feb 1, 2020
Patricia Ann Turner, 70, of Traverse City passed away February 1, 2020 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Patti was born on July 7, 1949 in Chicago, IL to the late Lysle Hamilton and Nancy Ann (Eoff) White Jr. On July 31, 1999 Patti married Patrick Turner with whom she spent many wonderful years until he...
Victoria "Vikki" Hains
Jan 31, 2020
Victoria Karen Hains of Traverse City, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 68. Born November 7, 1951, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Vikki was the daughter of the late Victor and Betty (Thomas) Swenders and sister of Kathy (Roger) Williams. She is survived by her husband and long-time partner, Michael Hains, three sons...
Peggy Vanover-Rinckey
Jan 31, 2020
Peggy Louise Vanover-Rinckey, 71, passed away peacefully after a long illness. A full obituary will be posted soon. Peggy will be laid to rest in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens, at a private graveside service. A celebration of life will take place at a time to be determined. Peggy and her family are being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and...
Stephen K. Schwaiger
Jan 30, 2020
Stephen Keeler Schwaiger, 72, of Maple City, Michigan, was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Steve was born on February 13, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Henry and Beverly (Keeler) Schwaiger. He spent his childhood years in Marion, Indiana. In 1965, Steve graduated from Culver Military Academy in Culver,...
Paul Moran
Jan 29, 2020
A Memorial Mass will take place Saturday July 18, 2020 at 9:00am at St Francis Catholic Church honoring Paul's life. Immediately following Mass, internment will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Garden Cemetery with proper military honors.
Linda Lou Goodney
Jan 28, 2020
Linda Lou Goodney, 78, of Traverse City, passed away January 28, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Milton and Ethel (Oswald) Presler, born in Alma, MI on September 29, 1941. Linda had many passions in her life. Her love for her Lord, her love for her family, and especially in the later years her love for her great...
Mary "Janie" Thompson
Jan 28, 2020
Mary Jane "Janie" Thompson, life-long Leland native, passed away at home on January 28, 2020. She was 85 years old. Janie was born July 17, 1934 to the late Frederick and Lillian (Parker) Roth of Leland. She graduated from Leland Public School in 1953 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree at Michigan State University. Her love...
Sharon L. Andersen
Jan 28, 2020
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Sharon L. Andersen (Boros), a wonderful sister, a doting aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was born at home on April 22, 1940 to her parents James E. Boros Sr. and Dorothy L. Boros (Laizure). Sharon left this life the same way that she lived it, with a...
Larry Hyliard
Jan 28, 2020
Larry Lee Hyliard, 80, of Traverse City, passed away January 28, 2020 surrounded by family. Larry was born October 23, 1939 to the late Lloyd and Bernice (Taylor) Hyliard in Horton, MI. After graduating from Concord High School in 1958 where he played football, Larry immediately enlisted in the United States Army and began his 20-year career serving our Country...
Clara Belle Mcmanus
Jan 27, 2020
Clara Belle McManus, 89, of Traverse City died peacefully, at her winter home in Naples, Florida with her husband of 70 years, George, at her bedside. Clara was born on a cattle farm in Long Lake Township to Julius and Ellen (Courtade) Kratochvil, the 3rd of 6 children. She attended the Howard Rural School, TC Public Schools, and graduated from...
Gordon Lee Wheeler
Jan 27, 2020
Gordon Lee Wheeler passed away peacefully on January 27, 2020 at the age of 94. He was born on September 10, 1925 to Lester and Gertrude (nee Milbert) Wheeler and grew up in Mayfield, Michigan. Gordon married Helen L. Harty on April 12, 1947 and they celebrated 72 years of marriage last year. Gordon and Helen resided in town before...
