James Nothacker
Jul 16, 2019
James 'Jim' Nothacker "The Captain" passed away July 16, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House overlooking the woods which was on his bucket list of desires to live in the woods. Jim was born September 25, 1935 to the late Charles and Adelaide (Sherman) Nothacker in Shelby, OH. He was one of two children. He served honorably in both the...
Jenny Lee Strait
Jul 15, 2019
Jenny Lee Strait, 78, of Traverse City passed away July 15, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Jenny was born on November 17, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Betty Jane Quandt. Jenny married Ronald Strait in 1959 in Lansing after graduating from Lansing Eastern High School. She worked for Giantway as a cashier for 22 years. She...
Ida M. Tompkins
Jul 15, 2019
Ida M. Tompkins, 86, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 from complications of Parkinsons disease at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center in the loving care of her family and her devoted caregivers. Ida was born on October 18, 1932 at home in Greilickville, on the southern shore of Cedar Lake. She was the first child of James W. and...
Barbara Prpich
Jul 15, 2019
Barbara Jean Prpich, 77, of Traverse City, passed away July 15, 2019. She was born in Detroit on July 7, 1942, daughter to John R. and Elizabeth (Cone) Lindquist. Barbara was an excellent crafter of all kinds, from painting to all types of candy making. She was a fanatic for yard sales and flea markets, with a knack for spinning...
Duane Kaye Sanford
Jul 14, 2019
Duane Kaye Sanford, 85, of Traverse City passed away July 14, 2019 surrounded by his family. Duane was born on October 26, 1933 in Shelby to the late Elmer and Wilma (Fleming) Sanford. On August 19, 1961 Duane married Sonja Kay Erickson in Harrisville. Duane served our country honorably in the United States Army. Duane graduated from Pentwater High School....
George Whitney Bulliss Jr.
Jul 12, 2019
Glen Arbor - George Whitney Bulliss Jr., 79, of Glen Arbor and formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home in Glen Arbor. George was born on Thursday, November 30, 1939 to the late George and Velma (Link) Bulliss in Grand Rapids. Following high school, he began his college education but had to leave early to...
Larry Decator
Jul 11, 2019
Pittsboro, North Carolina - William Larry Decator, 90, of Midland died July 11, 2019 in Pittsboro, North Carolina where he was with his family. Larry was born March 11, 1929 in Big Rapids to the late William and Cecil (Plumpton) Decator. Larry served our country honorably as a member of the United States Marine Corps on the USS Palau in...
Dorothy Jean Hanell
Jul 10, 2019
Dorothy Jean Hanell, 90, of Traverse City passed away July 10, 2019 at the Medilodge in Traverse City. Dorothy was born on November 24, 1928 in Florida to the late Frederick Arthur and Nellie Mae (Smith) Summers. On December 3, 1949, Dorothy married the love of her life, Otto Hanell in Traverse City. They shared 65 wonderful years together before...
Robert Lewis Schultz
Jul 10, 2019
Robert Lewis Schultz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went to his heavenly home on July 10, 2019. Robert was born in Detroit to William and Eva (Nehring) Schultz who were immigrants from a German-Moravian village near Warsaw. He was baptized and confirmed in the faith at Grace Lutheran Church, Highland Park, Michigan. Robert graduated from Detroit Lutheran High School...
Orville Blaine Widener Ii
Jul 10, 2019
Orville Blaine Widener II, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by loving family. No funeral services are planned at this time. Orville and his family are in the care of the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Dianne Sue Hall
Jul 9, 2019
Dianne Sue Hall, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Dianne was born on November 14, 1960 to Donald and Joanne Hall at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was a 1979 graduate of Ottawa Hills High School. Her passion to help the sick and injured led to her a career...
Ellen P. Pfeuffer
Jul 9, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Ellen P. Pfeuffer, 90, of Traverse City, joined her husband once again on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the French Manor South Assisted Living in Traverse City. Ellen was born in Fowler on March 15, 1929 and was raised by her loving paternal grandparents, Mary and Gotlieb Castner. She had five sisters and one brother and grew...
Tammy Sue Hubschneider
Jul 7, 2019
Tammy S. Hubschneider Tammy Sue Hubschneider (Stahl) passed away peacefully July 7, 2019 at home, surrounded by her three sons, husband, close family friend and her beloved puppies. Tammy was born July 2, 1961 in Mt. Clemens, MI to parents Robert (Bob) Stahl and Alice Stahl (Bryson). Tammy grew up on Lake Leelanau just outside Cedar, MI. A place she...
Reece Ryan Isenhart
Jul 7, 2019
Reece Ryan Isenhart, 26, of Elk Rapids entered into his heavenly home on July 7, 2019. Reece was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 15, 1992. He moved with his family to Elk Rapids in 2004. Reece loved life in Northern Michigan, and enjoyed hiking, skiing, boating, swimming, and taking in the amazing sunsets near his family home on...
John Weber Ii
Jul 4, 2019
John C. Weber II, loving father, devoted husband and local businessman of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly July 4th at Munson Hospital. Born September 5, 1943 in Olney Illinois, John was one of nine children and treasured his family summers at Lake Charlevoix falling in love with Northern Michigan which eventually became his home for over 50 years where he...
Alice Marie Hanes
Jul 2, 2019
Alice Marie Hanes, 90, of Interlochen, passed from this life into the presence of the Lord who she loved on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Joy Givers Senior Home in Traverse City, surrounded by her family. Alice was born on Sunday, June 30, 1929 to the late Albert and Nina (Wilson) Harvey in Grant Township, MI. She married Donald D....
Rex L. Vandebogart
Jul 1, 2019
Rex L VanDeBogart, 73, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Medilodge of Traverse City. Rex was born on June 4, 1946 in Traverse City to the late Everett and Esther (Dunlop) VanDeBogart. He married the love of his life Jeanne Allen on July 17, 1965 in Cadillac. Rex had been employed with Lear Corporation...
Tyler Daniel Cole
Jun 30, 2019
Tyler Daniel Cole, 33, of Traverse City died June 30, 2019. Tyler was born on June 14, 1986 in Laconia, New Hampshire to Bradley and Melody (Green) Cole. Tyler graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 2004. He worked as a cartographer in the family business, performing a variety of technical services for the aerial mapping industry. In his...
Donald B. Chartier
Jun 27, 2019
Donald B. Chartier of Traverse City passed away June 27, 2019 at home at the age of 91 after a short illness. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, Aug. 24, 1927 and was raised in Detroit. At the age of 17, Don suspended his schooling and joined the U.S. Navy in 1944. At the end of the war he joined...
