Mary Helen Williams
Aug 4, 2019
On a perfect sunny Sunday in Traverse City, Mary Helen Williams, known as "The Queen" to family and friends, calmly took her last breath on Aug. 4, 2019. Mary Helen Shaffer was born in Birmingham, Mich., on March 30, 1923, to Mary Elizabeth Shand Shaffer and George Warren Shaffer. She was the youngest of five children. Her siblings (Howard Shaffer,...
James "Jim" J. Steed
Aug 4, 2019
James J. Steed, 63, of Buckley, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home on August 3, 2019 after a lifelong struggle with kidney disease and related complications. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Agnes Steed and is survived by his four siblings; Sandra, Mary, Jess, and Roger. Despite his bouts of illness, he saw his life as...
Billy Larson
Aug 1, 2019
Billy Gene Larson, 71, of Traverse City passed away August 1, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Private services will be held in Northern California, where Billy called home for many years. Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services are caring for Billy and his family.
Robert 'Bob' Pfeuffer
Jul 31, 2019
Robert J. Pfeuffer III, 68, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He died peacefully after spending three weeks celebrating the life of his mother with his family. Robert was born in Royal Oak on August 22, 1950 and was raised by his loving parents, Robert and Ellen Pfeuffer. In 1967 his family...
Warren H Newton
Jul 31, 2019
Warren H Newton, 86, passed away July 31, 2019 in Traverse City. Warren was born on July 20, 1933 in Lexington to the late Russell Ara and Carrie (Scott) Newton. He graduated in 1952 from Croswell Lexington High School. Warren served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Shirley Jose on October 27, 1956 at...
Doris Mae Tolle (Keiper)
Jul 31, 2019
Doris Mae Tolle (Keiper), 85, passed away on July 31, 2019 in Traverse City. She was born May 20, 1934 in Burlington Iowa, daughter of Valentine and Anna (Schirm) Keiper. Doris is survived by her three children: Joel Tolle of Salt Lake City, Brian Tolle, of Traverse City and Barbara Tesarz of Cedar; Five grandchildren: Jansen, Morgan and Evan Tolle,...
Joan L. Arntson
Jul 30, 2019
Joan Lorene Arntson, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Joan was born on September 29, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Valette and Cassie (Peck) Dick. She married the love of her life, Dale Arntson on July 25, 1970. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2005. Joan...
Joanna Helmick
Jul 30, 2019
Joanna (Barresi) Helmick, age 84, died July 30, 2019. Joanna was born on Feb. 5, 1935 in Detroit. She was very proud of her ethnic heritage and was a first generation Italian American, her parents having emigrated from Sicily. Joanna grew up in a vibrant east-side Detroit neighborhood and loved to share fond memories of Detroit during the '40s and...
Jeffrey John Breithaupt
Jul 30, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Jeffrey J. Breithaupt, age 55, of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jeffrey was born on October 2, 1963 in Traverse City, MI to John and Jean (Ockert) Breithaupt. Jeffrey grew up in Traverse City where he was a graduate of St. Francis High School. In 1981, Jeffrey was...
Harold "Hal" R. Dombrowski
Jul 27, 2019
Harold R. Dombrowski, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on July 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of Kathryn, dear brother of the late Dorothy Peterson and the late Virginia Kochanowski. Mr. Dombrowski was formerly Vice President of Douglas and Lomason Company in Detroit, MI. He was a WWII Marine...
Joyce Schiffer Olson
Jul 24, 2019
Joyce Schiffer Olson Died July 24, 2019 She had spunk and smarts, wit and warmth. And she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loyal friend. Joyce Schiffer Olson, 95-but she insisted she was only 94-was born April 1, 1924 in Detroit to Lillian and Alfred Schiffer. She was always amused by her birthday falling on April Fool's...
Alex David Gill
Jul 21, 2019
On July 21, 2019 a beloved Son, Brother, Boyfriend, and Friend went to be with the Lord. Alex David Gill, 24, native of Traverse City, passed away early Sunday morning due to injuries sustained in a tragic car accident. The accident occurred in Cheyenne, WY when a driver crossed the center line and collided with the car Alex and two...
Dan W. Habel
Jul 21, 2019
Dr. Dan William Habel passed away at home on July 21, 2019 a picture-perfect, sunny summer day, just four days after his 85th birthday. Dan was born on July 17, 1934 in Anderson, Indiana, one-half hour after his twin sister, Judy, to the late Mary Edith and Otto William Habel. He attended Saginaw Public Schools. Following his graduation from Arthur...
Dolores Ann Engebretsen
Jul 19, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Dolores "Ann" Ormond Engebretsen, 90, died on July 19 at 9:58 PM in her home in Santa Cruz, California. She was the widow of Ray Pomeroy Engebretsen. Born at home in Suttons Bay, Michigan, on March 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Roy and Fern Ormond, and younger sister of Barbara Ormond and Ruth Gardner. She...
Marilyn Ann (Michalski) Bohn
Jul 19, 2019
Marilyn Ann (Michalski) Bohn, 73, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 surrounded by loving family. Marilyn was born on August, 27, 1945 to parents Roman and Vivian Michalski in Dearborn, Michigan. She attended Traverse City Central High School and expressed her artistic talents in the art club, yearbook, and designed the Traverse City Central High school logo. Marilyn continued...
Rand Leach
Jul 19, 2019
Rand Leach, 61, of Traverse City, passed away July 19, 2019. A memorial service honoring his life will take place Friday August 2, 2019 at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home at 11:00am with a visitation one hour prior. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and...
Connie Lord
Jul 17, 2019
Constance Lorraine Lord, 67, of Traverse City passed away July 17, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Connie was born on February 23, 1952 in Traverse City to the late Leo Martin and Margaret Lorraine (Eitzen) Hamilton. Connie attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Traverse City High School. While working at Millikens Department Store she met the love of...
Patricia Ann Glauch
Jul 17, 2019
Patricia Ann Glauch, 87, of Traverse City, began her eternal journey on the morning of July 17, 2019. Pat was born April 4, 1932 to the late George and Isabel (Duran) McManus in Traverse City. She was the youngest of 8. Pat would fondly reflect with her children the fun that she had growing up at Mac's Landing Resort on...
Idella "Tootie" Mary Corden
Jul 17, 2019
Idella "Tootie" Mary Corden of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City. Tootie was born on February 19, 1934 to Clifford Adolphus and Hildegard Julianna (Drobny) Kidder. On May 7, 1960 she married Joseph Raymond Corden in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additionally, Tootie proudly served her country in the...
Robert 'Bob' Truax
Jul 16, 2019
Robert William Truax, 64, of Traverse City, passed away July 16, 2019 with his fiancée by his side. Bob was born on March 1, 1955 to the late William and Marilyn (Nelson) Truax in Detroit. For over 45 years Bob was in the landscaping business, of which 30 he successfully owned and ran his own business. After retiring his green...
