Ginny Fiegel
Nov 28, 2019
Virginia (Ginny) Mae Fiegel, 84, of Traverse City passed away November 28, 2019 at Munson Hospice House with her family at her side. Ginny was born on July 9, 1935 to the late William and Jennie (Hepola) Landgraf. She attended the Piper Elementary School in Berwyn, IL. Her family moved to Sebeka, MN in 1947 where she finished high school....
Audrey Jane Maison
Nov 28, 2019
Audrey Jane Maison, 94, a lifelong Traverse City resident died November 28, 2019. Audrey Jane Forton was born on December 6, 1924 to parents Grace Skidmore and Jesse Forton. She grew up in Traverse City and married Donald Maison. She worked at Burke Lures and Cherry Growers. Additionally, she was a friendly neighbor at King's Court for over 35 years....
Alfred Karl Neugebauer
Nov 25, 2019
Alfred Karl Neugebauer, 88, of Traverse City MI passed away peacefully on Monday November 25, 2019. "Al" was born on 3 October 1931 in Grottkau, Germany. He was the eldest son of Hedwig and Alfred Neugebauer. He is survived by Maxi, his wife of 51 years; his daughter Karla Neugebauer (from a previous marriage to Nancy Durholz) and her husband...
David Arthur Johnson
Nov 24, 2019
David Arthur Johnson, 51, of Traverse City, died Nov. 24, 2019. David was born in Ann Arbor on Aug. 7, 1968 the youngest child of Dr. Henry "Hank" and Susan (Schubert) Johnson. The family moved to Traverse City, their hometown, soon after. David grew up on Sixth Street with his three siblings, Steven, Karen and Mary. David attended Traverse City...
Donald B. Lord
Nov 24, 2019
Donald Barrett Lord, 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, and The Villages, FL passed away peacefully on November 24, 2019. With his wife, children and grandchildren surrounding him in his final days, Don remained the strong and honorable example he had been all of his life. Don was born in Saginaw, MI on April 26, 1940 to Frank C. and Gertrude...
Barbara Foster
Nov 23, 2019
Barbara (Carey) Foster, 87, of Traverse City passed away November 23, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 5, 1932 to Walter H. and Lucy (Trenham) Carey in Syracuse, New York. After high school graduation, Barbara attended nurse's training at Millard Fillmore School of Nursing. While she was there she met her husband-to-be, Rob Foster. They married on...
Karen Hagstrom Dopke
Nov 23, 2019
Karen H. Dopke, 85 of Traverse City passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born on December 22, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Elmer and Delta Hagstrom. She was married to Robert W. Dopke on January 2, 1960. Her early years were spent in East Grand Rapids. Karen was many things to many people... wife, mother,...
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...
