Jerry Richard Umlor
Sep 6, 2019
Jerry Richard Umlor, 86, a life-long Traverse City died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Jerry was born on Friday, April 21, 1933 to the late George and Ethel (Welsh) Umlor in Traverse City. He attended school here. In kindergarten, he and his friend Jerry Patterson decided they would run away from school, and did...
Georgiana M. Oberg
Sep 6, 2019
Georgiana M. Oberg, 96, of Chicago, IL and formerly of Traverse City, died Friday, September 6, 2019 . Georgiana was born on Tuesday, June 12, 1923 to the late George and Anna (Schannon) Hill in Chicago, IL. She married Edwin C. Oberg on Saturday, October 17, 1942 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on September 13, 1999. Ed...
Larry Lee Way
Sep 6, 2019
On Friday, September 6, 2019, Larry Lee Way, 68, of Traverse City, Michigan, was welcomed home into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 17, 1951 at Osteopathic Hospital of Traverse City, Michigan to Clyde and Margot (Gee) Way of Williamsburg, Michigan. He was the sixth out of his siblings. He grew up in Williamsburg, attended...
Andrea Lee Cox
Sep 4, 2019
Andrea (Schall) Cox passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was 77 years old. As the daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine Schall, Andrea was a proud native of Traverse City, MI and lived most of her adult life in Williamsburg. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1960 and from Katharine...
Carl M. Brothers
Sep 2, 2019
Carl M. Brothers, 81, of Traverse City, passed away September 2, 2019 at his home in the loving care of his family. Carl was born on May 4, 1938 to Claude and Amelia (Ward) Brothers in Baltimore, MD. He grew up in Gamber, MD and graduated from Westminster High School where he was a gifted athlete. Following graduation, Carl entered...
B. Richard "Dick" Templeton
Sep 2, 2019
B. Richard Templeton passed away on September 2nd, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Buffalo NY and raised in Decatur IL, the only son of B.F. and M.J. Templeton. A graduate of Blackburn College (AA), Milliken University (BS), and United Theological Seminary (MTh). Mr. Templeton was called to active duty USNR during the Korean War. He served as...
Marlene Ann Buck
Sep 1, 2019
Marlene Ann Buck, 83, of Traverse City, passed away September 1, 2019, after completing her earthly accomplishments. Marlene was born September 26, 1935 to the late John and Sophia (Markowski) Carmack in Detroit, MI. She has been in the Traverse City area since 1976. Prior to moving to Traverse City, Marlene was born, raised and attended schools in Detroit. She...
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...
