Harry L. Cribbs
Dec 29, 2019
Harry "John" Levi Cribbs born September 5, 1923 in Grand Rapids, MI, passed away December 29, 2019 in Roseau, Dominica doing what he loved- "Christmas cruising" the Caribbean with his family. John was fortunate to live a full & very rewarding life up until he passed away peacefully at age 96. John was a resident of Long Lake in Traverse...
Jennifer Lynne Sheffer
Dec 28, 2019
Traverse City - Jennifer Lynne Sheffer, 60, of Traverse City completed her earthly journey on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in the care of her loving family. Jen was born on July 15, 1959 to parents Bobby F. McCoy and Loretta E. Baker. She was raised and educated in Traverse City. On August 6, 1983 she married...
Ashley Marie Joseph
Dec 28, 2019
Ashley Marie Joseph (AJ), gained her angel wings December 28, 2019 in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on January 27, 1997 in Macomb County, MI. Ashley is the daughter of Loretta & Samual DeWater and Amy & Manoj Joseph. Ashley grew up attending Mancelona Schools, where she was very athletic, socially active with school programs, and involved in many...
Virginia Josephine Heebner
Dec 27, 2019
Virginia Josephine Heebner, 85, of Traverse City passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at her home in Traverse City. Virginia was born on Saturday, February 10, 1934 to the late John and Mary (Brisky) Maynarich. in Calumet, MI. She married John Richard Heebner in Farmington Hills in 1984. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2001. For many years,...
Barbara Lee Smith Fortin Simone
Dec 27, 2019
Barbara Lee Smith Fortin Simone, 85, a longtime resident of Fife Lake, Michigan, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at her second home in Clewiston, Florida. Born November 29, 1934 in Petoskey, Michigan, she was the daughter of Lydia Hintz Dow Smith Kwiatkowski Hall and George Smith. Barbara grew up in Petoskey, Michigan, graduated from Petoskey High School in 1953, she...
Richard "Dick" Allen
Dec 27, 2019
Richard "Dick" W. Allen, age 86, of Traverse City, formerly of Owosso, passed away December 27, 2019 at Oliver Woods Retirement Village in Owosso. Richard was born on August 8, 1933, to parents Elton J. and Lora (Harris) Allen at Hurley Hospital in Flint, MI. Richard served his country as a machinist mate third class petty officer (E4) with the...
Donald Edward Ludka
Dec 26, 2019
Don, also known as "Papa Don," to his 22–and counting— grandchildren and great grandchildren, was born to Marie and Robert Ludka on February 25, 1941. He passed peacefully on December 26, 2019 at the Munson Health Care Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Complications related to pancreatic cancer took his life, but not before he could enjoy his favorite...
Kathleen Finnegan Long
Dec 25, 2019
Kathleen Finnegan Long, 26, of Traverse City passed away peacefully December 25, 2019. She was a beautiful young lady with a kind and gentle spirit. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all who knew her. Kathleen was born May 23, 1993 to Gary and Sarah Long in Lake...
Joanne S. Parshall Kline
Dec 25, 2019
Joanne Sluyter Parshall Kline December 25, 2019 The sun came out on Christmas day shortly after Joanne Kline's spirit left her body. She was born July 24, 1929, to Rev. John and Juanita (Tubbs) Sluyter, and spent her early years in Michigan's U.P. before living in Elberta, the place that always held her heart. Joanne graduated Salutatorian of her Albion...
Fae E. Shalda
Dec 24, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Fae E. Shalda, age 88, of Empire, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the McLaren Hospital in Mt. Pleasant in the loving care of her family. Fae was born to Thomas and Hattie (Hill) Hope on February 8, 1931 in Bellaire, MI. Fae lived in the Traverse City region all of her life. She was...
Patricia Ann Sanderson
Dec 24, 2019
Patricia Ann Sanderson, a spirited, principled force in Michigan politics, passed away at home, in the care of her husband, Richard, on December 24, 2019. For years, she helped create the spirit of good government at the State and local level. Pat was born in Chicago on January 30, 1935, to Charles Donaldson and Vera Hartley. Early in life she...
Maxine Laverne Kirt
Dec 23, 2019
Maxine Laverne Kirt, 95, of Jenison and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at American Home - Sandalwood in Jenison just shy of her 96th birthday. Maxine was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1924 to the late Christian and Hazel (Kropp) Wichern in Cedar. She was a 1942 graduate of Leland High School. On Saturday, December...
Betty Seran
Dec 22, 2019
Betty Seran, 97, of Empire, Michigan formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home. Betty was born on September 10, 1922 in Muscatine, Iowa to the late Elmer and Rosie (Blaesing) Doyle. She married the love of her life, John Edward Seran on April 15, 1950. He preceded her in death. Betty had...
Alfred Stanley Kwolek
Dec 22, 2019
Alfred Stanley Kwolek, 98, of Traverse City, formerly Crossville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2019 while holding his daughter's hand. Al was born in Detroit May 11, 1921 the son of Stanley and Frances Kwolek. Al married Lorraine Berry on April 26, 1947. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2007. Al graduated from Wilbur...
Shirley May Beaujean
Dec 18, 2019
Shirley May Beaujean, age 92, passed away December 18, 2019 in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born in Mt. Clemens on June 16, 1927 to the late Harry Eberts and Elizabeth (Behn) Brad. She was raised by her beloved grandmother, Susan Behn. ON May 31, 1947, she married Richard Emil Beaujean in St. Clair Shores. She grew up in Mt....
Nancy Jean Davis
Dec 18, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Nancy J. Davis, age 92, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Nancy Luther Davis was born July 31, 1927 in Saginaw to Charles and Dorothy Luther. She graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill High School and went on to Alma College where she...
Jeffrey L. Underwood
Dec 17, 2019
Jeffrey Lee Underwood, 59, of Traverse City, passed away December 17, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Jeff was born December 31, 1959 to Robert 'Bob' and Janet (Struble) Underwood in Traverse City. He was one of three children. Jeff grew up on his family farm the Underwood Orchards and Farm Market and into his late teens he worked with the...
Glen "Ray" Roy Cochrane
Dec 17, 2019
Glen Roy "Ray" Cochrane, 95, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Bay Ridge Senior Apartments. Ray was born on October 19, 1924 in Manton, MI to the late Ernest and Irene (Wenzel) Cochrane. Honorably Ray served our Country in the United States Marine Corp during WWII and in the Navy during the Korean War. Ray has...
Cynthia Corbett O'Boyle
Dec 16, 2019
Cynthia Corbett O'Boyle of Traverse City, MI, passed away at her home on December 16 after a brief illness. Cynthia was 96 and is survived by her 7 children: Stephen Fisher (Ann), Mari Kelley (Bill), Gretchen Gladieux, Teresa Horak, Brian Fisher (Vera), Kathleen Hoagg (Doug) and John Fisher (Catherine). She married Dr. Robert Fisher in 1944 while he was serving...
