Jack Eugene Hoxie
Apr 18, 2019
Jack Eugene Hoxie, 93, long time resident of Traverse City passed away on April 18, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Hospice House. Jack was born on November 25, 1925 in Leelanau County to the late Warren Harland and Alice Marguerite (Witkop) Hoxie. On October 9, 1948 Jack married Doris Frances Gonder in Traverse City. Jack was retired from Michigan Bell Telephone...
Loraine Lois Stephenson
Apr 17, 2019
Loraine Lois Gearhart Stephenson, 88, of Grayling and formerly St. Ignace, passed away peacefully at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, on April 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur "Buzz" Stephenson, both of her parents and her two sisters. Loraine is survived by her brother Kenneth (Betty) Gearhart, her children;...
Grace Helen Hanninen
Apr 16, 2019
After a short illness, Grace Helen Hanninen died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was 94 years old. Grace was born in Ishpeming Michigan on October 4, 1924 to Thomas and Elsie Hampton. She was the oldest of three children; Irene Rudness, whom died in 2011 and Paul Hampton whom died in 1952. Grace graduated from Ishpeming High School in...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Kukla
Apr 15, 2019
Patricia (Patty) Ann Kukla, ended her earthly journey on April 15, 2019 at the age of 72, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was intelligent, warm, beautiful, generous, loving and happy until the very end. She formed deep and lifelong friendships with so many schoolmates, fellow congregants, neighbors, and teaching colleagues. A Born Again Christian, she loved...
Ulaine Peplinski
Apr 15, 2019
Beulah Ulaine Peplinski "Ulaine" 81 of Maple City passed away April 15, 2019 at Medilodge of Suttons Bay. Ulaine was born August 4, 1937 in Brantford, Ontario to parents John and Alta (Hart) Allen. Ulaine was all about family, and happiest when everyone was together. She loved to help in the kitchen or any type of special event. She also...
Jean Ann Hughes
Apr 15, 2019
The world has lost a bright spark but the night sky has gained a star. Jean Ann Hughes was born October 11, 1962 and passed away on April 15, 2019. Jean had spunk and an unforgettable twinkle in her eyes. She was many things to many people. A loving partner, beautiful daughter, best big sister ever, perfect fun Auntie, and...
The Rev. Frederick G. Overdier
Apr 13, 2019
The Reverend Frederick George Overdier of Traverse City passed away quietly into eternal life on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home in the presence of family, following an extended battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the Rev. Ruth Kilgus Overdier; by his four children and their families: Frederick C. Overdier (Magic) of Caro, MI;...
Shirley Ann Becker
Apr 9, 2019
Shirley Ann Becker, 84, lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away April 9, 2019 in Grand Rapids. A private graveside service will take place at a later date. Shirley will be laid to rest next to her husband William "Bill" Becker in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Shirley and her family are being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation...
Mary Lea Hansen
Apr 9, 2019
Mary-Lea 'Mary' Hansen, celebrated her 88th birthday by joining her creator on April 9, 2019. Mary was born to the late Carlton and Dorothy (Bigger) Stevens on April 9, 1931 in Traverse City. She grew up taking life by storm and never quit until the end. Even then, she left her earthly body with peace. Mary always had a good...
Patrick Lee Yanski
Apr 4, 2019
Patrick Lee Yanski, 73, a lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born on Monday, November 26, 1945, the youngest of five children born to the late Theodore Carl and Lorraine Margaret (Wurm) Yanski. He was a graduate of St. Francis High School. He married...
Geraldine Louise Bell
Apr 2, 2019
Geraldine Louise Bell, 92, of Interlochen, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Medilodge TC in Traverse City. Geraldine was born on Monday, August 9, 1926 to the late Glenn and Gladys (Martin) Corning in Flint. After graduation from high school, she continued her education at Central Michigan University, earning a bachelor's degree in education. On Saturday, July 12, 1952,...
Heinz Carl Schweiger
Apr 1, 2019
Heinz Carl Schweiger, 86, of Traverse City passed away Monday April 1, 2019 with his family at his side. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
James C. Anderson
Apr 1, 2019
James "Jim" C. Anderson, 67, of Traverse City, passed away quietly April 1, 2019 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Traverse City, at Munson Hospital to parents John and Alvina (Miller) Anderson. He grew up in Kewadin and attended Elk Rapids School. He was very active in his high school sports which he loved....
Dorothy Hansen
Mar 31, 2019
Dorothy Hansen of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at the Munson Hospice House on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Dorothy was born on June 17, 1923 in Emporia, Kansas to Ivy and Assinth Fancher. She lived with her family in Kansas until she was 8 years old, then moved to Crocker, Missouri. After completing high school, she attended a small business...
William "Bill" A. Gordon
Mar 29, 2019
William A. Gordon of Traverse City died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born to William Gordon and Helen Woodbury on November 7, 1934, he grew up in Pontiac, Michigan. Bill survived his sisters Patricia Mills, Gerry Boyce, Sally Bowman and his brother Robert Gordon. Bill married Nancy Upham in 1955 after they...
Elizabeth Jean Melkild
Mar 29, 2019
Elizabeth Jean (Garthe) Melkild, 96, of Traverse City, passed away March 29, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Elizabeth was born May 10, 1922 in Petoskey to parents Charles and Jean (Foley) Garthe. Elizabeth was a dedicated member of Central United Methodist Church, spending many hours participating in church functions and organizations. She also volunteered at Munson Medical Center over 25...
Cleo B. Cavitch
Mar 27, 2019
Cavitch, Cleo B. 11/14/1925 - 3/27/2019 The gift of life was lived with joy and gratitude by Cleo Lautner Cavitch, 93, who has now received the NEW LIFE of her eternal inheritance. She believed in God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. Faith, family, and friends were of utmost importance as she devoted her life as a faithful servant,...
Eleanor K. Schafer
Mar 25, 2019
Eleanor K. Schafer TRAVERSE CITY – Eleanor K. Schafer, age 84, of Traverse City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home in the loving care of her family. Eleanor was born on April 26, 1934 to Sample and Marvel (Mahan) Kennedy in Mars, Pennsylvania. On June 16, 1956, Eleanor married David...
Ronald Allen Lints
Mar 24, 2019
Ronald "Ron" Allen Lints Sr., 81 of Traverse City died Mar 24, 2019. He was born August 23, 1937 in Elberta, to parents Julius and Marie (Stecher) Lints. When Ron was a young boy, he and his family moved from Frankfort to Traverse City, where he would spend the rest of his life. In his younger days he honed his...
William "Bill" Scott Holmes
Mar 22, 2019
William Scott Holmes, 67, of Traverse City passed away March 22, 2019. Bill was born on September 24, 1951 in Wyandotte to the late William Harold and Yvonne Reva (Glore) Holmes. Bill graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia in 1969. He then went on to study at Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management....
