Carol Joy Olsen
Jun 22, 2019
Carol Joy Olsen, 84, of Traverse City, passed away June 22, 2019. Carol was born, in Chicago, October 25, 1934 to parents Roy and Hannah (Skoglund) Chellin. Carol was raised in metropolitan Chicago and remained there until she and her husband, Robert Olsen, married on July 12, 1952; she was 17 at that time. She and Bob enjoyed a wonderful...
Jovan "Bonnie" Ann Fort
Jun 21, 2019
Jovan "Bonnie" Ann Fort, 83, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Bonnie was born on June 30, 1935 in Ionia, Michigan to the late Anthony and Emma (Cliche) Basso. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1953. She later attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Butterworth of Nursing as well...
Karla Rae Jamieson
Jun 21, 2019
Karla Rae Jamieson TRAVERSE CITY – Karla Rae Jamieson, age 62, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at her home in Traverse City. Karla was born at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, on January 24, 1957 to Calvin and Verla (Miller) Jamieson. Karla grew up in Traverse City where she graduated from Traverse City Central...
Louis "Lou" A. Girard
Jun 19, 2019
Louis Arthur Girard was born in Bay City, Michigan, on June 27, 1930 to Mammie (Jolly) Girard and Arthur Girard. Upon graduation from St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Bay City, Lou worked various jobs until he fulfilled his dream of joining the Michigan State Police in 1956. He served at the Pontiac, New Buffalo, and Grand Haven posts before...
Charles 'Bert' Plumley
Jun 18, 2019
Charles "Bert" Plumley left his earthly body on June 18, 2019. Bert was born on November 3, 1937 to the late Floyd and Sylvia (Hayes) Plumley. He was the oldest of nine children. Bert was an exceptional provider, husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was always available to give out good solid advice; or as he would say "I...
Robert "Bob" Chipman
Jun 17, 2019
Robert "Bob" Chipman, 95, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, June 17th at Bay Ridge Assisted Living with his family at his side. Bob was born on January 18, 1924 in Boyne City to the late Arthur and Martha (Saffran) Chipman. The Chipman family was involved in lumbering, construction and marine businesses around Lake Charlevoix. At a young age,...
Robert Franklin Kluzak
Jun 16, 2019
Robert, "Bob" Franklin Kluzak, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Bob , an original "Slabtown Westsider" was born on Tuesday, March 8, 1938 to the late Edward and Frances (Larson) Kluzak in Traverse City. After graduating from Traverse City Central High School in 1956 he continued his studies at...
Frank T. Barski
Jun 16, 2019
Franklin (Frank)T. Barski, Traverse City, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2019, with his wife by his side. Frank was born in Danville, on Oct. 5, 1956. He was the only child of Frank Barski and Viola (Zampino) Barski (both deceased). He graduated from Berwick High School and proceeded to study for his real estate license. During this time...
Arline Bernice Stowe
Jun 15, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Our mom Arline (Hodgkin) Stowe, passed away at the age of 86, on June 15, 2019. Mom was born in Auburn, Maine on July 17, 1932. Her parents were Vinton and Ida (White) Hodgkin. She had a dear brother Edward. Mom met our dad LeRoy Stowe when he was in the Navy and stationed in Maine. She...
Edward Paul Cox
Jun 15, 2019
Edward Paul Cox, 77, of Traverse City passed away June 15, 2019 at his home. Ed was born on May 16, 1942 Iron Wood, MI to the late Thomas B. and Ann C. (Silver) Cox. As a young boy the family moved to Traverse City. He attended St. Francis and graduated in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Army...
Alvin "Herb" Herbert Swanson
Jun 14, 2019
Alvin "Herb" Herbert Swanson, 93, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House. Born Feb. 21, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of the late Otto and Ellen (Nelson) Swanson. On June 13, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he married Lucille Rozek. They had met the previous summer while playing golf, a sport in which they...
Edward Huibregtse
Jun 13, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Edward T. Huibregtse, 79, of Traverse City, formerly of Muskegon, died Thursday morning, June 13, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. Born May 21, 1940 in Muskegon, Mich., he was the son of the late Lester and Leona (Smith) Huibregtse. He married the love of his life Jean M. Juntunen on Feb. 28, 1970, in Muskegon,...
Lyn Crandall
Jun 12, 2019
Lyn Martha Crandall 1921 - 2019 Lyn Crandall of Traverse City died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019 at the age of 97. Lyn was born November 8, 1921 at home in Geddes, South Dakota to John and Elizabeth (Meis) Stork and was christened Adeline Martha Stork. After the death of her parents at age 8, Lyn...
Kathleen Tabb
Jun 12, 2019
Kathleen Tabb, 77, of Interlochen, passed away June 12, 2019 with her family by her side. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Thomas Bee
Jun 12, 2019
Thomas Bee, Jr., of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born on August 5, 1929 in Glen Carbon, Illinois. He moved to the Old Mission Peninsula in his early teens to live with his aunt and uncle and work on their farm. He enlisted in the service at the age of 17, where he served...
Gary Lynn Lake
Jun 12, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Gary L. Lake, age 72, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Munson Medical Center. Per Gary's request, cremation has taken place and private services will be held at a later date.
Virginia "Ginger" B. Campbell
Jun 11, 2019
Virginia Backus Campbell, 80, of Lake Leelanau, MI active member of her community and beloved mother and Grammie to 5, died peacefully on Tuesday June 11, of a sudden illness, with family and friends at her bedside. Ginger was born Virginia Elise Backus on March 11, 1939 in Detroit Michigan to Virginia Field and Ralph H. Backus. Ginger with her...
Alfred 'Al' Knight
Jun 10, 2019
Ocala, FL– Alfred "Al/Mike" Frederick Knight, 80, passed away peacefully at home, June 10, 2019. Born March 14, 1939, in Kingsley, MI, to the late Lucas Henry and Dora Mae (Srackangast) Knight. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard. After faithfully serving his country for 23 years and receiving many outstanding commendations,...
Barbara B. Lehnhard
Jun 10, 2019
Barbara B. Lehnhard, 93, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2019 at the Medilodge in Sutton's Bay under the care of Hospice of Michigan. Barbara was born on August 18, 1925 in Oak Park, Il. She attended Stephens College and Northwestern University where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and received her BA...
Douglas Mitchell Manning
Jun 9, 2019
Douglas Mitchell Manning, an avid outdoorsman, hunter, sailor and connoisseur of fine colas, departed this life unexpectedly on June 9, 2019. Doug was born April 13th 1951 to Robert and Dorothy (Birdsey) Manning. He graduated from Glen Lake Community Schools and earned a BA from Michigan State University with a degree in Resource Management. At MSU he honed his skills...
