George Edward Stevens
Feb 26, 2019
George Edward Stevens, 82, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Munson Hospice House, surrounded by his family. George was born on May 13, 1936 to the late Ed and Eva (Winters) Stevens in Kane, IL. He graduated from Jacksonville (Illinois) High School and attended Western Illinois College. Later he would earn his associates degree from NMC...
Wayne Hintz
Feb 25, 2019
"Coach" Wayne Hintz, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Munson Hospice House. Wayne was born in Aberdeen, Wash., to the late Major General Alfred E. and Aurelia (Duit) Hintz. On Nov. 23, 1951, he married the love of his life, Janet Grubbe, who survives him. Wayne proudly served his country (1944-48) in the...
Raymond "Ray" Edmund Smewing
Feb 24, 2019
Raymond "Ray" Smewing, 92, of Traverse City died on February 24, 2019 at home with his loving family members. Ray and his father, Albert, built the home in 1940 on 13th St. Raymond was born in Detroit on November 16, 1926. The family moved to Leelanau county where he attended the Solon School and finally settled in Traverse City; where...
Deborah J. Wheaton
Feb 24, 2019
Deborah J. Wheaton SAGINAW – Debbie Wheaton of Saginaw, MI passed away on February 24, 2019 at McLaren Hospital in Flint, MI following a long illness. She was born December 1, 1953 in Petoskey, MI to Robert and Roe (nee Long) Wheaton of Moran. Ms. Wheaton grew up in Moran, where her parents owned and operated and appliance store and...
Kevan Scott Maguire
Feb 22, 2019
Kevan S. Maguire Sr. WILLIAMSBURG – Kevan Scott Maguire Sr. age 56, of Williamsburg, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at home in the loving care of his family. Kevan was born on March 20, 1962 to Delbert Maguire and Clara Craig in Detroit, MI. Kevan grew up in the Fife Lake area and graduated from Traverse City Central...
Effie Irene Williamson
Feb 20, 2019
The family of Effie Irene (McQuarrie) Williamson is saddened to announce her sudden passing on February 20, 2019 at her home in Traverse City, Michigan, in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Dewar Russell Williamson (Dec. 6, 1989) and the late Perry Rosswell Williamson (March 9, 2013). Dear mother of Robert (Nadine) Williamson and Janet (Brian) Besley, and...
William (Bill) Ludwig
Feb 20, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - William "Bill" Ludwig of Traverse City, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 20th, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 14, 1935 to George & Evelyn Ludwig in Grand Rapids, MI - his home until his family moved to Muskegon where he attended St. Mary's High School. He graduated from Notre Dame University...
Janet Louise Brown
Feb 20, 2019
Janet Louise Brown, 66, of Traverse City passed away at her home with her family by her side on February 20, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. Janet was born on March 7, 1952 in Traverse City to the late Alex and Irene (Popa) Schettek. Janet was a 1970 graduate of St. Francis High School. On October 28, 1972...
Jon Stanley Kubiak
Feb 19, 2019
Jon S Kubiak February 10, 1935 - February 19, 2019 Jon Stanley Kubiak - February 10, 1935 - February 19, 2019. Jon Kubiak, a Traverse City resident, passed away suddenly on February 19, surrounded by the friends and coworkers whom he loved so much. He had just celebrated his 84th birthday. Jon was born in South Bend, Indiana to Stanley...
Barbara 'Barb' Rairigh
Feb 19, 2019
Barbara 'Barb' Mae Rairigh, 72, of Traverse City, formerly Lansing, completed her earthly journey and went to be with her savior on February 19, 2019 with her loving and devoted husband of 50 years by her side until the end. Barb was born in Detroit to the late Paul and Ruth (Cady) Bush on January 2, 1947. Barb was always...
Thomas Leroy Stephan
Feb 18, 2019
Thomas Leroy Stephan went home to be with the LORD on February 18, 2019. Born in 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tom was pre-deceased by parents George Stephan and Adelaide (Stephan) Riehl and spent his early years growing up on their small farm on Center Road outside of Traverse City, Michigan. He attended Traverse City High School, graduating in 1956....
Nellie Mae Pitcher
Feb 15, 2019
Nellie M. (Wood) Pitcher, 95 of Traverse City, passed away on February 15, 2019. Nell was born on November 11, 1923 in Traverse City to the late Lillian (Lardie) and Stanley Wood. Her family moved to Mapleton on the Old Mission Peninsula when she was a child. She attended Mapleton School through 9th grade. She then transferred to St. Francis...
Louis Joseph Lalonde Jr.
Feb 14, 2019
Louis Joseph Lalonde, 99, of Maple City, passed away February 14, 2019, just a couple of months shy of his 100th birthday. Louis' services are pending at this time. Any services for Louis will take place downstate, and he will be laid to rest in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral...
Barbara Jean (Dreves) Harty
Feb 14, 2019
Barbara Jean (Dreves) Harty, 86, a Traverse City native, died following many years of faithfully enduring Macular Degeneration and Parkinson's Disease on Thursday, afternoon February 14, 2019, at Munson Medical Center. Barbara was born on October 12, 1932, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaretta (Snyder) Dreves. On August 28, 1954, at St. Francis...
Dr. Ann Marie Salisbury
Feb 14, 2019
Dr. Ann Marie Sundstrom-Salisbury, age 81, passed in peace and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14th, 2019 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. Ann was born August 16th, 1937 in Cadillac, Michigan where she would later graduate from Saint Ann's Catholic High School. From there, Ann went on to become a registered nurse and then furthered...
Arlene Helen Emerson
Feb 14, 2019
Arlene Helen Emerson, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home, with her loving husband at her side. As her health declined, Arlene fought with courage, determination and humor. Arlene was born on January 12, 1934 to the late Arthur and Barbara (Martindale) Usher in Marilla. She graduated from Mesick High School in 1952 and...
Caryl "Tav" Tavener
Feb 13, 2019
Caryl C. Tavener Died February 13, 2019 Caryl Cecil Tavener, 96, our devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully February 13, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded by his loving family. Caryl was born on December 11,1922 in Oakdale, Nebraska to Ernest and Myrtice Tavener. He attended school in Oakdale, and at the young age of 11 in 1934 won...
John William Wicksall
Feb 12, 2019
John William Wicksall passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 12, 2019 at the age of 69 years old. He is survived by Ingrid, his loving wife of 38 years, his children, Lacey and Jonathan, his daughter-in-law, Laura, and his grandchildren, Lana (9) and Hans (7). John was born on May 5, 1949 in Traverse City, MI, where he...
Reverend Marvin Russell Rosa
Feb 11, 2019
Marvin was born to Jean (Morse) Rosa and Russell Rosa on June 18, 1937 at the farm home of his Grandparents, Bill and Esther Morse. He grew up in Lake Ann and attended the one room Almira Grade School. After graduating from Honor High School, he served his country honorably with the U S Army Reserves. On July 27, 1957...
Douglas 'Doug' Strait
Feb 10, 2019
CEDAR - Douglas "Doug" Lee Strait, 54, of Cedar passed away February 10, 2019, at home. The world has lost, among many other things a compassionate, selfless soul, who was loved by all who knew him. Doug was truly one of a kind, possessing an effortless sense of humor, and the ability to listen intently regardless of what you were...
