Kristofer Blaine Carlisle
Aug 30, 2019
Kristofer Blaine "Kris" Carlisle, 31, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on August 30th, 2019. Kris was born on June 9th, 1988 in Traverse City to Timothy Alan Carlisle and Cynthia Gay Cox. Kris had a big heart, and will be remembered by those who loved him as a strong personality whose presence was always noticed and felt. He had...
Larry Eugene Lawson
Aug 29, 2019
Larry Eugene Lawson, 73, of Maple City passed away August 29, 2019 at his home. Larry was born on October 18, 1945 in Traverse City to the late Glendon and Eugenia "Jean" (Peplinski) Lawson. Larry served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army. On August 21, 1965 Larry married Shirley Ann Zientek at St. Rita-St. Joseph...
Nancy Ann Ooley
Aug 29, 2019
Nancy Ann Ooley, 86, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Nancy was born on August 2, 1933 in Traverse City to the late Ted and Marie (Tindale) Iverson. She married the love of her life, James Ooley on August 11, 1956 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City....
John Alexander Boquist Phd
Aug 28, 2019
John Alexander Boquist, of Elk Rapids, was born March 22, 1947 in Traverse City, Michigan to Albert Lewis and Sylvia Tellervo (née Keto) Boquist and died August 28, 2019 in Suttons Bay, Michigan. A graduate of Traverse City High School, John's wit and humor were exceeded only by his intellect. He received a degree in industrial engineering from General Motors...
Gerald "Pa" Lee Running
Aug 28, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Gerald "Pa" Lee Running, age 81, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in the loving care of his family. Gerald was born in Warren, OH on February 25, 1938 to Eugene and Florence (Castile) Running. Gerald grew up in Warren, OH and later in Pennsylvania, and joined the Military...
Danial Arthur Krogel
Aug 27, 2019
Danial A. Krogel, of Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 surrounded by loving family at the Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska; he was 88. Dan and his family are in the care of the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Patsy "Patty" Gallagher
Aug 27, 2019
Patsy 'Patty' Ann Gallagher, 84, of Traverse City, began her eternal journey August 27, 2019 comforted by her family at home. The matriarch of the family has completed her earthly journey and will be forever remembered and missed. Patsy was born February 17, 1935 in Muskegon, MI to the late Victor and Rosamond (Wasson) Bliss. Her family moved from Muskegon...
William (Bill) P. Foster Jr.
Aug 27, 2019
Bill Foster died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at his home in Traverse City. Bill was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to William and Lyla Foster. He proudly attended Indiana's Culver Academy for years, graduating from Cincinnati's Walnut Hills High School in 1962 and then the University of Cincinnati's class of 1966, earning a Bachelor...
Steven "Seve" Grossnickle
Aug 27, 2019
Steven "Seve" Paul Grossnickle, 72, of Cedar, MI (formerly Winona Lake, IN) passed away August 27, 2019, with his family by his side. Seve was born September 18, 1946 in Wabash, IN to parents Paul and Mary Jane (Stukey) Grossnickle. After graduating from Warsaw High School, Seve earned an undergraduate degree at DePauw University where he was involved as an...
Ruth Selma Meyka
Aug 25, 2019
Ruth Selma (Schury) Meyka, 90, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. She entered into the presence of her Lord surrounded by her beloved family. Born on March 12, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, she was one of two children born to Selma Marie (Schiefer) and Benjamin John Schury. She...
William J. Ballard
Aug 25, 2019
William J. Ballard Traverse City, Michigan – William J. Ballard, Sr. age 90, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Culver Meadows. Bill was born at home in Chambers County, AL on June 30, 1929 to Joseph Olney and Annie Mae (Clements) Ballard. He married Constance Helen McNulty on Feb. 23, 1952 in Columbia, South...
Wilma Jayne Alpers
Aug 25, 2019
Wilma (Lautner) Black Alpers died August 25, 2019 at the age of 96. She was a lifelong resident of Leelanau County, farming anything from cattle, to cherries and iris. She is survived by her children John (Sheryl) Black, William Black and Susan (John) Nink; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and Special friend Rev. John Greene. Mass of Christian Burial will take...
Arlene Janice Albrecht
Aug 21, 2019
Arlene Janice Albrecht, 81, of Karlin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Arlene was born on December 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Raymond and Verla (Griffe) Taylor. She married the love of her life, Walter E. Albrecht on September 29, 1962 in Chicago. They moved to the Traverse City area in 1964 and remained here...
Marjorie Jean Krakker
Aug 19, 2019
Marjorie Jean Krakker passed away at Traverse City's Munson Medical Center on Monday, August 19th, 2019. She was born on the family farm in Hadley, Michigan, on Aug 23rd, 1926, to the late Charles Edward and Gladys E. (Watts) Sutherland. Education was always important to Marge, so after graduating from Hadley High School she went on to Michigan State Normal...
Phyllis Norine Murdock
Aug 18, 2019
Phyllis Norine Murdock, 90, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center in Traverse City. Phyllis was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1929 to the late Evart and Ruby (Russell) Bogart in Big Rapids. She graduated from Morley High School in 1947, where she was the Vice President of her...
Dr. Richard J. Kratochvil D.V.M.
Aug 18, 2019
Dr. Richard J. Kratochvil, age 92, died at sunrise August 18, 2019, at the countryside home of of his daughter, Nancy. A fourth generation Traverse City Kratochvil, he was born August 16, 1927 to Julius and Ellen (Courtade) Kratochvil. He was a well respected veterinarian, and beloved by his family, friends and community. After graduating from Traverse City Central High...
Lawrence Stephen Mcqueen
Aug 18, 2019
Lawrence Stephen McQueen December 26, 1923 - August 18, 2019 Larry was born in Oak Park, IL. He was the second of six children born to Mary and Thomas McQueen, the second of five sons. He grew up in Hillside IL, in a close knit, family neighborhood. As a teen, he spent his summers caddying at Butler National Country Club...
James Morrison
Aug 16, 2019
James Arthur Morrison (Jim) passed away August 16, in Traverse City, MI after 85 years of an adventurous, full life of family, flying, and fun, rooted in a deep faith. Jim was born on July 24, 1934 in Wadsworth, OH to Leslie and Gladys (Smucker) Morrison. Jim graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart,...
Marian Delores Stoddard
Aug 15, 2019
Marian Delores (Sherriff) Stoddard formerly of Lansing Michigan was born October 27, 1918, the daughter of George M and Ethel Taylor Sherriff in Honor, Michigan. Marian was a 1937 graduate of Honor High School and attended the Lewis-Chapin School of Business in Traverse City where she met Ashman Stoddard who became her husband on November 30, 1940. Ashman delighted in...
Gerald C. Dennis Sr.
Aug 15, 2019
Gerald C. Dennis, Sr. died Thursday, August 15 at his home near Traverse City, surrounded by loved ones. He was 89. Jerry was born July 31, 1930 in Fenton, Michigan to Clair and Elaine Dennis. After graduating from Bay City Central High School in 1948 he moved with his family to help establish what would become Twin Cubs Farms near...
