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...
Melissa Leigh Wilsens
Nov 12, 2019
Milwaukee, WI - Melissa Leigh Wilsens, 28, of Milwaukee,WI and formerly of Traverse City, found peace Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Milwaukee. Melissa was born on Saturday, June 8, 1991 in Traverse City, the daughter of Joey (Pruski) and Paul Wilsens. Melissa was a graduate of West Senior High School. She is survived by her mama, Joey Sandstedt, and by...
Gary Beyersdorf
Nov 12, 2019
Gary Beyersdorf, 66, of Traverse City (formerly Saginaw) passed away November 12, 2019. Gary was born November 1, 1953 to parents Gerald and Lillian (Knoll) Beyersdorf. Gary was proud of his honorable service to the US Navy. For nearly all of his life Gary's profession was centered around getting people where they needed to go; he was a school bus...
Elizabeth Buytaert
Nov 8, 2019
Elizabeth Miriam Buytaert, age 99, a resident of Traverse City since 2013, passed away in her sleep on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Elizabeth was born on June 29, 1920 in Ishpeming, Michigan to John and Lisa Josephine Wuorenmaa. She was a 1938 graduate of Ishpeming High School and was fiercely proud of both her...
Richard Lee Whipp
Nov 8, 2019
Richard "Rich" Lee Whipp, 74, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Rich was born on March 13, 1945 in Traverse City to the late Robert and Christina (Fasel) Whipp. He had been employed as a store manager and driver for Thirlby Automotive, retiring in 2016, after over 45 years of service. Rich...
Jennings "Jay" Bright
Nov 8, 2019
Jennings "Jay" Bright, 93, of Traverse City passed away at the Jubilee House in Clarksville, TN. Jay was born on October 12, 1926 in Maple City, MI to the late Walter and Goldie (Zigler) Bright. He married the love of his life, Catherine Gokey on July 22, 1950 in Maple City. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...
James "Jim" Wegener
Nov 8, 2019
Obituary for James Wegener Jim "Wags"Wegener passed away unexpectedly on the 8th of November 2019 at home peacefully in his bed. Jim could best be described as a loyal and passionate man. His love for his family and his country trumped everything else. Jim was an amazing husband, father and veteran. Jim's interests were evident as he always wore them...
Lavonne Ann Mathison
Nov 6, 2019
Lavonne Ann (Koenig) Mathison, 97, a life-long resident of the Traverse City area died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was the fourth generation of the Koenig family to live in the area. She was born at home on September 6, 1922 as the daughter of Ben H. and Frieda (Muchow) Koenig. She was a 1940 graduate of Traverse City...
Ann Elizabeth Cooper
Nov 6, 2019
Ann Elizabeth Cooper, 69, of Traverse City passed away as the result of pancreatic cancer, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with her husband and son at her side. Ann was born on February 6, 1950 to the late Milton Luther and Grace Elenora (Cilley) Heininger in Ann Arbor. Following her graduation from Saline High...
Kristin Joy Brott
Nov 5, 2019
Kristin Joy Brott, of Traverse City, Michigan, was born January 3, 1969 of Bonnie (Hunt) and Robert Slaven. She passed away on November 5, 2019 from a sudden illness. She enjoyed movies, crocheting, and was fluent in the German and Turkish languages. She loved entertaining and introducing different cultured foods with family and friends. Most especially, she loved spoiling her...
John Concannon
Nov 4, 2019
John Dennis Concannon, 71, of Traverse City passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Munson Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. John was born on April 28, 1948 in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Patrick and Mabel (Fisher) Concannon. Honorably, John served our Country in the United States Army. Following his return home from the service he...
Lloyd Francis Lanning
Nov 3, 2019
Lloyd Francis Lanning, 63, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully November 3, 2019 at the age of 63. He was born in Cadillac on May 25, 1956, the son of Lloyd Laverne and Frances Lola (McBrian) Lanning. Lloyd was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing softball and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed building sets...
Thelma Irene Hartenbach-Hanson
Nov 2, 2019
Thelma Irene Hartenbach-Hanson, 98, of Traverse City passed away November 2, 2019. Thelma was born in July 25, 1921 in Unadilla Township, Gregory, Michigan to the late Paris and Eula (Hopkins) Giltner. She started school in Brighton where the family lived while General Motors employed her father at the proving grounds in Milford. In 193l the family moved to Glen...
Donna J. Luft
Oct 31, 2019
Donna J. Luft Born on October 17th, 1927 to Howard and Nina Ouderkirk of Petoskey, MI. Donna was an identical twin to Doris Foster Rutherford, who preceded her in death in June of 2016. Donna was granted her wings to be with her Lord Jesus Christ in the early evening on October 31st, 2019. She was surrounded by family. After...
