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...
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....
