Carola "Robin" Thomas
Apr 29, 2019
Carola "Robin" Juanita Thomas TRAVERSE CITY – Carola "Robin" Thomas, age 89, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at her home in the loving care of her family. Robin was born on March 18, 1930 to Helen Edith (Burnham) and Henry Rambow. She graduated from High School in Monroe, Michigan in 1948, then worked as a...
Melvin "Bud" Sanor
Apr 29, 2019
Bud Sanor, 77, of Lake Ann passed away April 29, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Bud was born on August 19, 1941 in Pontiac to the late Melvin Earl and Sarah Margaret (Womack) Sanor. On September 5, 1958 Bud married the love of his life Vera "Joyce" Divinnie. Bud was the manager of Buds Truck Parts for 25 years. In...
Brian Thomas Lasch
Apr 28, 2019
Brian T. Lasch, 75, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Munson Medical Center.
Luella "Lu" Mae Rorick
Apr 28, 2019
Luella Mae Rorick, 91, of Suttons Bay passed away peacefully, as she lived, on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home comforted by family and friends. Luella was born June 20, 1927 in Dundee, Michigan to Leda (Hagen) Hartman and F. Ray Hartman. The Hartman family sold their farm and moved to Morenci, Michigan when Lu was in high school....
Dale Francis Snowden
Apr 27, 2019
Dale Francis Snowden, 60 of Traverse City passed away at home on April 27, 2019. Dale was born July 25, 1958 in Garden City, MI to parents Gerald and Eva (Uhas) Snowden. To say the least, Dale was a warm-hearted happy soul. Loved by all he knew; Dale will never be forgotten for his laugh and constant positivity. Even when...
George John Kruisenga Jr.
Apr 27, 2019
George J. Kruisenga Jr., 66, of Interlochen, passed away April 27, 2019 with his loving family by his side and ESPN playing in the background. He was born to the late George Sr. and Patricia (Allen) in Grand Rapids, on December 9, 1952. George was one of six children whom are all still working to share his memories. Christy, Stan,...
Joyce Elaine Hahnenberg
Apr 27, 2019
Joyce Elaine (LaForest) Hahnenberg, 85, of Traverse City, formerly of Kalkaska, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. Joyce was born October 12, 1933 in Traverse City. She was the daughter of Leo Edward and Beatrice May (Carlisle) LaForest. She graduated from St. Francis High School and continued her education at Central Michigan University, where she earned her Associates Degree. During...
Francis "Frank" William Mcmanus
Apr 27, 2019
Francis "Frank" William McManus, 86, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away April 27, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Frank was born on Old Mission Peninsula on December 21, 1932, to parents George and Frieda (Fromholz) McManus. He attended the Maple Grove one-room school house and graduated Traverse City High School Class of 1950. He also attended agricultural...
Nick Mcmaster
Apr 26, 2019
Cyril "Nick" Joseph McMaster, 89, of Traverse City passed away April 26, 2019 at Culver Meadows Senior Living Center. Nick was born on June 28, 1929 in McSherrystown, PA to the late Edward Jacob and Clara Agnes (Staub) McMaster. On June 21, 1952 Nick married the love of his life, Mary Jean Hayward in Fife Lake. Nick honorably served in...
Mary "Tina" Aurora Beitel
Apr 24, 2019
Mary Aurora "Tina" Beitel, 82, of Sarasota and Williamsburg passed away April 24, 2019 in Sarasota. Tina was born on February 20, 1937 in Detroit to Thomas Hart and Dorothy Gartland Farrow. She was adopted and lovingly raised by William and Marguerite (Murphy) Teahen. On August 19, 1957 Tina married the love of her life, Ronald A. Beitel in Detroit....
Dr. Jane Ellen Swanson
Apr 23, 2019
Dr. Jane Ellen Swanson died after 76 years on this Earth. She wrung every day dry with the gusto of a zealot. She beat cancer several times, she had diabetes and periods of clinical depression, but she persevered and thrived nonetheless. On Tuesday the 23rd she died sleeping in her own bed just as she wanted; with several cats at...
Wayne Jasper Fluent
Apr 21, 2019
Wayne Jasper Fluent Jr. TRAVERSE CITY – Wayne Jasper Fluent Jr., age 87, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home in the loving care of his family. Wayne was born a junior in Charles City, Iowa on February 4, 1932 to parents Myrtle E. (Damro) and Wayne J. Fluent. He attended school in Charles...
Russell Frederick Brockmiller
Apr 21, 2019
Russell Frederick Brockmiller Jr., 84, of Traverse City and St. Charles, MI passed away surrounded by his family on April 21st at Munson Medical Center. He was born in Detroit on September 21, 1934, the only child of Russell and Jeanette (Carty) Brockmiller. Russ graduated from Redford High School in 1952 and went on to the University of Detroit to...
Evelyn Mae Mansfield
Apr 20, 2019
Evelyn Mae Mansfield, 89, of Traverse City formerly of Morenci, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City. Evelyn was born on August 6, 1929 in Morenci, Michigan to the late Herbert and Irene (Goodyear) Porter. She was a 1947 graduate of Morenci High School. After graduation she married the love...
Edmond Clemence Garvin
Apr 20, 2019
Edmond "Butch" Clemence Garvin Edmond "Butch" Clemence Garvin born August 23, 1926 of Cedar, Michigan has passed away on April 20, 2019 in Traverse City, Michigan. He was 92 years old. Butch was always involved with service to his community and country. Butch served his Country in World War II and received the Combat Infantry Badge as well as the...
Edward Griffin
Apr 20, 2019
Edward Griffin, 59, of Traverse City passed away April 20, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Ed was born on September 26, 1959 in Milford, Connecticut where he was raised. He moved to Traverse City in 1993 to join his then fiancé Cathy Konieczka. They were married New Years Day 1994 and enjoyed 25 years together before his passing. One of...
Robert "Bob" J. Wegener
Apr 19, 2019
EMPIRE - Robert "Bob" J. Wegener, 81, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on July 4, 1937 to John and Bernadine Wegener. Bob was one of 8 children, his siblings: Mary, John, Therese, Bernard, Bill, Jim, and Tom. He was united in marriage to Pauline "Polly"...
Joseph P. Lada
Apr 19, 2019
Joseph Perry Lada, 86, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019. Joe was born January 25, 1933, into the family of third-generation Bohemian-Americans, the late Joseph and Eva (Clark) Lada. He was always proud of his Bohemian heritage and grew up on a farm in Buckley, Mich. The family later moved to Traverse City's Slabtown neighborhood in 1946. As the...
Wesley Schaub
Apr 18, 2019
Wesley Thomas Schaub, infant son of William 'Bill' and Jennifer Schaub, of Suttons Bay, went to be with the Lord April 18, 2019. He will be greatly missed by his brother Harrison, his sister Cecelia 'Cece' and his parents as well as extended family members and friends. Wesley was a huge fan of ice cream and would regularly thank his...
Robert M. Meredith
Apr 18, 2019
Robert 'Bob' M. Meredith TRAVERSE CITY – Robert Murel Meredith, age 89, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home in the care of those who loved him. Bob was born July 29, 1929 in Copemish, MI and was the son of Murel and Isma (McDonald) Meredith. Bob grew up in Mesick and was a...
