James Sherman Fox
Sep 28, 2019
James "Jim" Sherman Fox, 69, of Traverse City died September 28, 2019 at home. Jim was born on April 8, 1950 in Saginaw, MI to the late William and Betty (Hickey) Fox. He married Sandra Kay Kontak on May 19, 1979. Together they raised one son Alan. Jim worked many years as a driver for the auto industry. He enjoyed...
Catherine "Cathy" A. Layman
Sep 28, 2019
Cathy Layman, 63, of Suttons Bay passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. She spent her final day on earth surrounded by her family and passed peacefully into her loving Savior's arms. Cathy was born on July 2, 1956 in Carbondale, IL to the late Audley and Catherine (Kinnee) Bruce. They raised her to be steadfast in her faith, accepting of...
Patrick J. Tobin Md
Sep 27, 2019
Despite his determination and strong will, Patrick John Tobin, MD died at home surrounded by his beloved family on September 27, just a week after his 81st birthday. Patrick is survived by his high school sweetheart Susie, his wife and best friend of 60 years, and their three children: Jennifer (Bob Haydock), Suzannah (Woody Smith), and Benjamin (Gita Manaktala); grandsons:...
James R. Mcnabb
Sep 27, 2019
James Robert McNabb of Traverse City MI entered into eternal life on Friday, September 27, 2019 while at home with his family. He was 90 years old. Jim was born in Dayton, OH on December 23, 1928, but grew up in Lake Leelanau with his mother Agnes, brother Bill, and his aunts and uncles on the farm. He attended Lake...
Rodney Dean Wells
Sep 27, 2019
Rodney Dean Wells, age 76, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Hospice House on September 27, 2019. He waged a long and courageous battle with both Parkinson's Disease and Cancer. His strength, dignity, and positive attitude were admired by all that knew him. Rodney was born in Detroit on May 13, 1943 to the late Farris and Elizabeth (Harker)...
Mary B. Henderson
Sep 26, 2019
Mary Bennett Henderson, 94, of Traverse City, passed away September 26, 2019 at her home. Mary was born February 12, 1925 to Wesley Bennett & Holland Staples in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mary was a registered nurse by profession, and also an accountant/office manager for their two businesses. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years "Bill" Henderson. She...
Carmen Gloria Miller
Sep 25, 2019
Carmen Gloria (Sundwick) Miller, 97, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019, at Traverse Manor. Carmen was born on December 17, 1921, in Hancock, Michigan to the late Anders Wilhelm and Klara Wilhelmina (Kjellgren) Sundwick. She was also preceded in death by her seven brothers and sisters. On July 23, 1949, she married Robert M. Miller in...
Florence "Folly" Ann Michael
Sep 25, 2019
Florence "Folly" Michael, 93, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. She was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Benton Harbor to the late John and Mary Golden. She was preceded in death by her brother John Golden, Jr. and sister Ellen (Lamar) Curran. Florence attended St. John's School and Benton Harbor High, followed by Western Michigan...
Edward Galindo Sr.
Sep 25, 2019
Edward Galindo, Sr. passed away quietly September 25th at Hospice House in Traverse City. Born November 23, 1941 in Tempe, Arizona, he was the youngest child of Carlos Galindo and Maria Segovia-Orta Galindo. During his long career, Chef "Eddie G" worked and managed restaurants in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and southeast & northern Michigan. In 1965, he married Virginia Binion. In...
Thomas L. Holtrey
Sep 24, 2019
Thomas Lavern Holtrey, 65, passed away September 24, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Thomas Lavern Holtrey was born on July 29, 1954 to the late Charles M. Holtrey Jr. and Maxine Burns in Frankfort, MI. After moving, he always enjoyed returning to share that very special place to him with his family. The light house was one of his favorite...
Ed Narva
Sep 23, 2019
Ed Narva, 86 of Maple City died September 23, 2019 at the Medilodge in Leelanau County. Ed was born on December 31, 1932 to the late Mike and Olga (Hill) Narva in Worchester, MA. Ed served our country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1950 -1954. On June 16, 1956 Ed married Helen Marie Molitor in Lake City....
Lorin Koehler
Sep 22, 2019
Lorin Koehler, 62, of Oakharbor WA, unexpectedly passed away September 22, 2019 after traveling to Traverse City, to pay his final respects to his father Owen Koehler whom passed September 11, 2019. He was born in Muskegon, MI to the Owen and Beatrice (Hall) Koehler on November 11, 1956. Lorin was one of four children and he leaves behind his...
William "Bill" S. Strong
Sep 22, 2019
William "Bill" Sidney Strong, 63, of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home. Bill was born on August 27, 1956 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late Edward and Joanne (Paton) Strong. He married the love of his life, Marie Sheldon, on August 23, 1980 in Ludington. Bill served his country in the U. S....
Roberta Pearl Brannon
Sep 22, 2019
Roberta P. Brannon, of Harrison, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Midland, Michigan. Roberta was 71. Roberta Pearl Earnest was born on December 23, 1947 in California and one of four siblings. She moved to Chicago and met the love of her life Samuel Brannon. Together they shared the birth of their son James Brannon. For most of...
Alfred F. Rice
Sep 21, 2019
Alfred Felix Rice, 78, life long resident of Traverse City passed away September 21, 2019. Al was born June 26, 1941 on the family farm on Rice Road in Cedar, Michigan to Felix And Cecelia (Bembeneck) Rice. For over 50 years, Al was one of the few elite professional painting contractors in the area. An example of his meticulous craftsmanship...
Phillip Charles Decaire
Sep 21, 2019
Phillip Charles DeCaire, 60, of Lake City passed away quietly September 21, 2019 at Union Square Adult Foster Care in Lake City. Phillip's family and friends will honor him at a private celebration service at Union Square at a later date. If you wish to honor Phillip memorial contributions may be directed to Union Square AFC, Phillip's loving home for...
Betty Borough
Sep 19, 2019
Betty M. Borough, 93, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Born May 3, 1926 in Detroit to the late Charles T. and Priscilla (Fisher) Borough. Her sister Ella Borough preceded her in death. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Hughes of Eastport, Michigan; James Hughes...
Henry Carl Huffman
Sep 17, 2019
Henry Carl Huffman, 83, a native of Traverse City, passed away Sept. 17, 2019 at his home in Traverse City. Henry was born on October 3, 1935 in Traverse City, one of three sons born to Carl Henry and Rose Mary (Musil) Huffman. He attended the original Oak Park Elementary school, TC Junior High and graduated from the original Central...
Loretta Barrett
Sep 17, 2019
Loretta L. Barrett, 90, of Interlochen passed away peacefully on Sunday September, 15, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. She was born on December 5, 1928 in Scottville, Michigan to the late Elam and Ollie (Bailey) LaParr. Loretta was preceded in death her spouses; Robert Priest, Lawrence Robinson and later Loren "Dick" Barrett. Over the course of her life Loretta had...
Murdoch "Doc" T. Campbell
Sep 17, 2019
Murdoch T. Campbell, affectionately known as "Doc", passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 17, 2019. Beloved husband of Deborha for 32 years. Loving father of Katy Podolan, Margaret Campbell and Ashley Campbell. Dearest grandfather of Anna and Kathryn. He is also survived by his sister Mary, nephews John (Sheryl) and Michael (Trisha) and niece Kathy (John). Doc's...
