Barbara Sue Walker
Mar 22, 2019
Barbara Sue Walker, age 65, of Grawn, peacefully passed away March 22nd, 2019 at home. Barbara was born May 1st, 1954 in Marlette to James and Audrey Arlene (Carpenter) Moses. She graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1972. On May 3rd, 1980 she married Ben Walker, and they enjoyed 39 years together. Barbara loved her family and her community....
Linda Mae Dubuque
Mar 22, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Linda Mae Dubuque, age 71, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in the loving care of her family. Linda was born on May 26, 1947 to Marcus and Naoma (Lilliberg) Tronson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Linda was raised in Buxton and graduated from Climax High School. She...
Steve J. Veres Sr.
Mar 20, 2019
Steve J. Veres Sr., 92, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at French Manor South with his daughter, Eva, and son-in-law, Tom, by his side. He was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Atyha, Romania to the late Moses and Anna (Simu) Veres. Steve also had a brother Moses Jr., of Romania, who preceded him in death. He...
Chloe Rose Ostema
Mar 20, 2019
Chloe Rose Ostema, 23, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Traverse City passed away March 20, 2019. Chloe was born on September 21, 1995 in Charlevoix to Dale and Debbie (DeChant) Ostema. Chloe was the beloved sister of Jay and Alison. Chloe graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2014. She furthered her education at Western Michigan University and earned...
John W. Mack Jr.
Mar 20, 2019
John "Jack" Wesley Mack, Jr., 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his home. John was born on April 7, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late John and Caroline (Brandt) Mack. He married the love of his life, Joyce O. Mortensen on January 11, 1952. She preceded him in death on December 18,...
James Samuel Hayden
Mar 18, 2019
James Samuel Hayden, 43, of Traverse City died March 18, 2019. Jim was born on March 15, 1976 in Flint to James Samuel II and Karen Dell (McLennan) Hayden. Jim married his high school sweet heart, Shilo May Perior on August 10, 1996. Jim worked in the automotive industry for many years. He was a well-loved general manager. Jim enjoyed...
Michael John Dingeman
Mar 17, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Michael J. Dingeman, of Traverse City Michigan, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 60, with his loving mother Ruth E. Dingeman and long-time caregiver and friend Brenda Rice by his side. He was born on October 21, 1958, in Heidelberg, Germany. Although Michael lived nearly his entire life challenged by a degenerative neurological disorder,...
Anna Kohn
Mar 17, 2019
Anna Kohn TRAVERSE CITY – Anna Kohn, age 93, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Traverse Manor Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her family. Anna was born to William and Annie (Geddes) Murray on October 3, 1925 in Kearny, NJ. Anna worked for over 26 years with the Michigan school system,...
Arlene M. Tremain
Mar 16, 2019
On Saturday, March 16, 2019 Arlene M. Tremain (Birkman), entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Arlene was 87, and enjoyed a wonderful long life. She was born in Traverse City September 23, 1931, to parents John and Gertrude (Poertner) Birkman. Arlene lived her whole life in Traverse City. She graduated Traverse City Public Schools,...
Kirsten Ardery
Mar 15, 2019
Traverse City – Kirsten Ardery, 89 of Traverse City passed away March 15, 2019 at her home. Kirsten was born Kirsten Aars-Nicolaysen in Sarspsborg, Norway on August 26, 1929. She graduated from Oslo Ortopediske Institutt as a physical therapist in 1950 and, in 1951, moved to Dayton, Ohio where she worked for Miami Valley Hospital for 2 years. On May...
Daniel Lee Deering
Mar 15, 2019
Daniel L. Deering, 84, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on March 15, 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born on August 28, 1934 in Traverse City, Dan was the son of Thomas and Eva (Satter) Deering. He grew up in Traverse City, attending Immaculate Conception Grade School, Traverse City High School and Northwestern Michigan College. Dan held a deep respect for...
James R. Lizenby
Mar 14, 2019
James "Jim" R. Lizenby, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Jim was born on January 22, 1931 in Hubbell, Michigan to the late William and Hazel (Dube) Lizenby. Jim was Valedictorian of his graduating class from Dollar Bay High School. He was a great baseball player and was a member...
Richard John Moravec
Mar 11, 2019
Richard John Moravec, 87, of Traverse City, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. He was born on March 9, 1932 in Traverse City, to Rudolph and Marie Moravec. Following graduation from Traverse City Central High School in 1950, he entered the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was assigned to the 6th Infantry Regiment, stationed...
Norman Eugene Schmansky
Mar 11, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Norman E. Schmansky, age 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of his family. Norman was born on May 3, 1933 to Eugene and Beatrice (Shaw) Schmansky in Pontiac, MI. Norman grew up in Walled Lake. He attended Walled Lake high school and was...
Jake Heller
Mar 10, 2019
Jacob Mark Heller (Jake), 29, of Traverse City went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2019. Jake was born on May 18, 1989 in Traverse City to Tom and Melissa Heller. Jake graduated from Kalkaska High School in 2008. Jake was an amazing young man whose life was way too short. He made so many friends...
Glenda Lorene Jones
Mar 9, 2019
Glenda Lorene Jones, 79, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. Glenda was born on April 6, 1939 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Russell and Fern (Hill) Petrie. She married the love of her life Ralph Jones on March 29, 1958 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Glenda had been employed by...
Dan Binder
Mar 8, 2019
Dan Binder, 72, of Traverse City passed away March 8, 2019 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Dan was born on January 20, 1947 in Detroit to the late Wayland William and Juliette (Chizmadia) Binder. Dan served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1966-1969 in Viet Nam. Due to his military service he experienced...
Leona Salisbury
Mar 8, 2019
Leona (Schaub) Salisbury of Traverse City, passed away Friday, March 8th at Munson Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends. She was in the hearts and thoughts of those who could not be there. Born on July 6, 1929 Leona was the fifth child of August and Clara (Harp) Schaub's eleven children. Raised on the family farm during the Depression...
Fred Schaub
Mar 8, 2019
Frederick 'Fred' James Schaub, 60, of Traverse City, passed away March 8, 2019. Fred was born January 27, 1959 to the late James and Wilma (Durga) Schaub. Growing up, Fred loved to help on his family's cherry farm in Leelanau County, later becoming a pretty exceptional gardener himself. Fred loved to hunt and fish and spend his free time outdoors....
Florence Mary Hutchings
Mar 8, 2019
Florence Mary (Morley) Hutchings, age 92, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Culver Meadows in Traverse City. Private services will be held at a later date.
