Steve John Conway
May 23, 2019
Steve John Conway, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2019. Steve was a long time Knights of Columbus member and was a proud Marine Corps Veteran, who served during the Korean War. Steve was a memorable soul and everyone around him could not help but be fascinated with him and his story. Join Steve's...
Betty J. Hill
May 23, 2019
Betty Jean Hill died on May 23, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born on May 2, 1925 and adopted into the loving family of Walter and Margaret Eichendorf in MacGregor, Iowa. She graduated from Carlton College in Northfield, Minnesota with an Associates degree in 1945. Betty married Dr. Ed Vander Wall (veterinarian) in 1945, and...
Dorothy Olsen
May 22, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Dorothy M. Olsen passed away on Wednesday, May 22, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She was 85. Dorothy was born to Finnish immigrant parents, Mikko and Aino (Husu) Kauranen on August 14, 1933 in Ferndale, MI. The youngest of three daughters, she was raised in Ferndale and graduated from Lincoln High School. Summers of her...
Edward Lardie
May 22, 2019
Edward A. Lardie, 91, of Traverse City, completed his earthly journey and joined his wife Elsie, of 68 years, on May 22, 2019. Ed was born in his grandmother's house on Washington Street on January 12, 1928, to the late Edward C. and Hattie (Davis) Lardie. He was one of 7 children. Two sisters, Janette Ryder of New York and...
Steven 'Steve' Sudol
May 22, 2019
Steven Sudol, 27, passed away May 22, 2019. A visitation will take place on Wednesday May 29, 2019 from 4-8pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Proper military honors will be presented at 11:00am on Thursday May 30, 2019 at the Leelanau County Government Center Veteran Memorial Park; 8527 E Government Center Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682. In lieu of...
Richard Ralph Blaser
May 21, 2019
Rev. Richard Ralph Blaser, 78, of Traverse City, passed away May 21, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Richard heard his best friend and savior Jesus say "Today you will be in paradise" as he entered into eternal life. Richard was born on July 2, 1940 in Traverse City, the son of Jack and Inez Blaser. He grew up in Traverse...
Ruth Epting
May 21, 2019
Ruth Lillian Epting, 94, of Traverse City passed away May 21, 2019. She was born on January 10, 1925 in Urbana, Illinois. Ruth studied speech therapy at the University of Illinois-Urbana and also worked at the college radio station. She was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and stayed active in it for 71 years. Ruth moved to...
Donald Warren Whitbeck
May 21, 2019
Donald "Don" Warren Whitbeck, 99, of Traverse City passed away May 21, 2019 at Traverse Manor. Donald was born in Detroit, to parents Bethul and Dora (Wellman) Whitbeck on November 28, 1919. Per Don's request no services will be held and cremation has taken place. Don and his family are being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and cremation services.
Marian A. Keeder
May 20, 2019
Marian Alice Keeder, 72, of Traverse City passed peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at her home. Marian was born on July 31, 1946 in Macomb, Illinois to the late E. Wayne and Hazel (Hutchinson) Porter. She graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1964. She married the love of her life David C. Keeder on September 16, 1967 in...
Dorothy May Mcdermott
May 20, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy M. McDermott, age 93, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Bay Ridge Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her family. Dorothy was born at her home on Old Mission on April 27, 1926 to Arthur and Ida (Christopher) Mlujeak. Dorothy grew up in Old Mission and was a...
Jamie Ruth Hall
May 19, 2019
Jamie Ruth Hall, 73 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jamie was born August 5, 1945 in Baldwyn,Mississippi to the late James Boyce and Ruth Beatrice Yarbrough. Jamie was adopted and raised by her loving grandparents, the late John and Louisa(Cummings) Roberts. She married the love of her life Chaplain...
Sally (Sara) J. Eick
May 19, 2019
Sally (Sara J) Eick, 87, moved to eternal life Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Austin, TX. Born in Spencer, IA, she attended Spencer public schools, Wellesley College and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Iowa where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She married Harry Eick in1954 and shared 64 years with him. She was preceded...
Virgil Angelo Ritondale
May 19, 2019
Virgil A. Ritondale TRAVERSE CITY – Virgil Angelo Ritondale, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions Evergreen Cottages in the loving care of his family. Virgil enjoyed people. He embraced those around him with tales of past adventures, a song or two, the warmth of his smile, his ever-present full-bodied...
Bill Warren Hoxie
May 18, 2019
CEDAR – Bill Warren Hoxie passed into the arms of God on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Traverse Manor Assisted Living Center surrounded by his loving family. The day prior, Bill and his family celebrated his 91st birthday! A lifelong resident of Leelanau County, Bill was born to the late Warren Harlan and Alice Marguerite (Witkop) Hoxie on May...
Thomas Kevin Hall
May 16, 2019
Thomas Kevin "Tom" Hall, 66, of Interlochen, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home in the care of his loving family, following a valiant battle with cancer. Tom was born on Wednesday, August 6, 1952 to the late Harry Amos and Mary Louise (Jackson) Hall in Traverse City. He attended Traverse City schools and graduated from Traverse City...
Sarah Mcclain
May 15, 2019
Born March 31, 1929 in Paulding, Ohio, Sarah Mae McClain, at age 90, was called home to Jesus Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Sarah was the second daughter of Claude and Adda Babcock-Deatrick and one of three children, including her sister Doris and brother Claude (her only surviving sibling). On January 2, 1947, Sarah married her husband Wesley McClain (and they...
Irwin H. Beck
May 15, 2019
Irwin H. Beck, long time Empire resident, died age 91, on May 15, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Irwin was born on October 2, 1927. He was a member of the Empire United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army in Tokyo, Japan at the 49th General Hospital as a laboratory technologist. Mr. Beck served as the district...
Hilda Jane Garvin
May 14, 2019
Our long time angel, Hilda Jane (Harrington) Garvin completed her journey to Heaven, May 14, 2019. Hilda was 96 years old. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt and a friend to a lot of people. Hilda was proceeded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, her husband Victor P. Garvin, two sons Gene and Kenneth Garvin, daughter-in-law...
Darlene L. Sommerville
May 14, 2019
Darlene Lillian Sommerville, 84 of Grawn (formerly Plymouth) passed away May 14, 2019. Darlene was born October 8, 1934 and raised in Boyne City to parents Norman and Viola (Weeks) Colley. Darlene and her beloved husband Max of 66 years raised their family in the Plymouth area. After retirement they moved to the Traverse City area. They enjoyed many fond...
Robert Allen Lee
May 13, 2019
Robert Allen Lee TRAVERSE CITY – Robert A. Lee, age 77, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Medilodge of Leelanau. Robert was born on June 25, 1941 to Ivan and Mary (Vandenburg) Lee in Traverse City. Robert grew up in Traverse City where he attended and graduated high school. Following his graduation Robert served his...
