Raymond Franklin Duell
Nov 23, 2019
Raymond "Ray" Franklin Duell, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on the morning of Nov. 23, 2019, with family at his side. Ray fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. While he is already deeply missed, we are grateful that he is suffering no longer. Ray was born on Sept. 17, 1937 to the late Ivan and Irene...
Orelle B. Barrett
Nov 23, 2019
Orelle B. Barrett, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Medilodge GTC. Orelle was born on February 2, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Hugh and Dorothy (Marx) Rudd. She graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing. She married the love of her life, Don Barrett in 1948. He preceded her in death...
Craig Albert Owens
Nov 22, 2019
Craig Albert Owens, 72, of Traverse City, passed away November 22, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 8, 1947 to the late Donald and Virginia (Deture) Owens Jr., in Traverse City. Craig was one of the original members of the Traverse City Track Club and annually competed in at least 3 marathons. Beyond...
Caryl Veach
Nov 22, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Caryl A. Veach, age 70, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in the loving care of her family. Caryl was born to the late Howard and Margaret (Hoffmann) Engelhardt on June 13, 1949 in Chicago, IL. It was in 1974 that Caryl made her way to Traverse City where...
Barbara Lee Gill
Nov 21, 2019
Barbara "Barb" Lee (Pugsley) Gill, 68, of Traverse City, formerly Long Island, New York, passed away Nov. 21, 2019. Barb was born Oct. 11, 1951 in Southampton, New York, daughter to Arthur and Barbara (Rollins) Pugsley. After living the majority of her life on Long Island, her two sons moved Barb to Traverse City about 15 years ago so she...
Sheldon Levin
Nov 20, 2019
Sheldon Howard Levin, 87, born in Detroit lived joyously in Lake Leelanau for 26 years. He died November 20, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. He was preceded in death by his parents Shirley Eimer Levin, Samuel Levin, Aunt Ruth, Uncle Al Levin and nephew-in-law Dan Sullivan. Shel was married for 46 years to his loving wife Judy...
Patricia Rose Gignilliat
Nov 20, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Patricia Rose Gignilliat, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the French Manor Extended Care in the loving care of her family. Pat was born on July 16, 1931 to the late Fritz and Rose (Karns) Coppens in Traverse City, MI. Born and raised in Traverse City, Pat attended Immaculate Conception...
Mary Esther Bauer Hazelton
Nov 20, 2019
Mary Esther Bauer Hazelton was born September 24, 1923 in Newport News, Virginia to Ralph and Eva Bauer. She passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 at Boardman Lake Glens, a senior living community, in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her older sister Martha Tavener, and by her husband Paul A....
Richard Harold Jasinski
Nov 20, 2019
Richard Harold Jasinski, 69, of Acme, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at home with his family at his side. Richard was born on November 16, 1950 in Detroit, MI to the late Leonard and Matilda (Haering) Jasinski. He worked as a meat packager and at Sears in the heating and cooling department. In his younger years Richard enjoyed spending...
Noel S. Boyle
Nov 19, 2019
On Nov. 19, 2019 the world lost a real Irishman, devoted family man and beloved friend by all those who crossed his path. Noel Stephen Boyle was born Dec. 27, 1955 in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland, to parents, James and Eileen (Kane) Boyle. Noel was 63 when he passed. The loss of his gentle soul and mighty fighting spirit is...
Geneva Hope Eby
Nov 19, 2019
Geneva Hope Eby passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 surrounded by family at Aurora Assisted Living. She was 93. Geneva Hope Bettis was born on February 13, 1926 in Deckerville, MI the daughter of Samuel and Beatrice (Campbell) Bettis. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Cooley High School. On December 7, 1945 she married the love of...
Allen G. Anderson
Nov 18, 2019
Allen G. Anderson, a longtime resident of the Traverse City area, was called to his Savior and everlasting life on November 18, 2019, after suffering a heart attack. Born in Detroit Michigan, November 22, 1953, Allen was a gifted and talented person who drew great satisfaction from the natural beauty of the lakes and woods of Northwest Michigan and classical...
Carollee Joan Pickard
Nov 18, 2019
Carollee passed away peacefully, Monday November 18, 2019 at Country Pleasures Assisted living, where she was cared for by a loving staff. She was born to Elda & Dwight Brown in Elk Rapids, Michigan on June 22, 1934. Carollee had 10 children who she cherished. Joseph "David" Liggett, Kathy (Neil) Wilgenhof, Gail Finnila, Jeff Liggett, Shelley Davis, Danette Hines, Daniel...
Allen "Dean" Hartman
Nov 18, 2019
Allen "Dean" Hartman, 74, almost 75, of South Lake Leelanau passed away at home on Monday, November 18, 2019 with his loving family at his side. Dean was born on January 13, 1945 in Jay County, IN to the late Ralph and Violet (Zeigler) Hartman. He married Donna Jean Rowling on January 16, 1962 in Traverse City, MI. Dean was...
Joyce Marie Debruyn
Nov 17, 2019
Joyce DeBruyn, 87, of Traverse City, passed into the presence of God on Sunday, November 17, 2019, with the family who adored her by her side. Joyce was born on March 4, 1932 in Reeman, Michigan the daughter of Herman and Anna (Cook) Deters. On July 28, 1950, she married Richard DeBruyn at which time they moved to Traverse City...
Gregory James Carlisle
Nov 17, 2019
Gregory James Carlisle, 66, lifelong resident of Traverse City died November 17, 2019 at his home. Greg was born on March 21, 1953 in Traverse City to Albert Wesley Carlisle and Sally Ann Tossey. Greg graduated from St. Francis High School. On December 15, 1972, he married Kathryn "Katie" Lou Stephenson. Greg worked in the Optical Field for over 30...
Donald Lee Springstead
Nov 16, 2019
Donald Lee Springstead, 79, of Traverse City, was greeted by his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Don was born on May 6, 1940 in Muskegon Michigan to the late Aaron and Ethel (Morin) Springstead. Don married the love of his life, Diane A. Walker on May 9, 1958. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2005. Since...
Virginia T. Priebe
Nov 14, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Virginia T. Priebe (Wisinksi), age 83, of Honor, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Culver Meadows Senior Living Center after a battle with Alzheimers. Virginia was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 9th, 1936. Virginia married Jerome Priebe on May 13th, 1961 in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her husband of 58 years,...
August "Gus" Joseph Scussel
Nov 12, 2019
August "Gus" Joseph Scussel, 95, passed away on November 12, 2019. He was born August 30, 1924 in McRoberts, KY, to Italian immigrant parents, Giuseppe "Joe" and Mary (Stellino) Scussel. In 1930, they relocated to Detroit. Gus was an avid learner and progressed through elementary and high schools with proficiency. He attended General Motors Institute (GMI, later Kettering University) and...
Janet Hill Stricker
Nov 12, 2019
Janet Hill (Storms) Stricker left her pain behind on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 to inhabit her perfect glorified body in the place of "no more pain and no more tears". Janet was born to Robert and Viola Storms in Norwich, CT on October 31, 1935. She graduated from Pratt Institute in New York before moving to CA to pursue her...
