Mary K. Moore
Jun 26, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Mary K. Moore, age 87, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of her family. Per Mary's request cremation has taken place, and private family services will be held at a later date.
James "Jim" Michael Veda
Jun 26, 2019
James "Jim" M. Veda, 69, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Jim was born in Detroit on June 29, 1949 to parents Stephen and Mildred (Foster) Veda. In 1981, Jim married his sweetheart Leslie Ann Adair at Ste. Anne de Détroit Catholic Church. Jim worked as a police officer...
John Thomas Vrab Sr.
Jun 25, 2019
John Thomas Vrab, 92, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. John was born January 18, 1927 to parents John Thomas and Christina (Sitarik-Ratchek) Vrab in Mount Carmel, PA. He was raised in New York City. John was a WW II veteran, serving in...
William Douglas Scott
Jun 24, 2019
Bill Scott, 62 of Fife Lake, passed away June 24, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on February 27, 1957 in Kalkaska to the late Charles Douglas and Margaret Jean (Morrison) Scott. Bill graduated from Traverse City Central High School. He worked for 28 years at Sara Lee, ending his tenure as the manager of the maintenance department....
Michael Jefferson Brubaker
Jun 24, 2019
Michael Jefferson Brubaker of Traverse City (formerly Gladwin) passed away quietly the morning of June 24, 2019. He was born July 1, 1946 in Gladwin to parents Dennis and Mary (Camron) Brubaker. As a young man Mike entered the United States Army and served his country honorably. Although he was quiet about his service, he was a proud American. Mike...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Lewis Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Thomas Lee Lewis, Sr., 70, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Tom was born on October 19, 1948 in Muskegon, Michigan. He married the love of his life Charlotte Razo on June 5, 1971. Tom proudly served his country in the US Army retiring in 1995 at the rank of E-7...
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...
