Lyle Vincent Zenner
Jan 21, 2019
Lyle Vincent Zenner TRAVERSE CITY – Lyle Vincent Zenner, 81, of Traverse City passed peacefully into the joy of heaven comforted by his family Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born January 13, 1938 in Hannah, Michigan to Edward and Marcella Zenner. It was there on the family farm that he grew to know the value of honesty and hard...
Darlene Drewyour
Jan 21, 2019
Darlene Lee Drewyour, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2019. She was preceded in death in 2002 by her husband of 52 years, Fred Drewyour She is survived by her son Rick (Barbara) Drewyour and granddaughter Sara of Lake Ann and daughter Debra Smith of Traverse City and grandson Dwayne Redd of Evansville Indiana,...
Joseph F. Brzezinski
Jan 20, 2019
Joseph "Joe" Francis Brzezinski, 68, of Traverse City, MI, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. The son of Andrew Joseph Brzezinski II and Leocadia "Lillian" (Winowiecki) Brzezinski, Joe was born Dec. 28, 1950 in Traverse City, MI. Along with several siblings, Joe was raised on...
Virginia Irene Nyp
Jan 19, 2019
Virginia (Gillman) Nyp, age 93, passed away on January 19, 2019 at the Grand Traverse pavilions in Traverse City, MI. She was born March 21, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Alton Gillman and Mary (Dykman) Gillman. On November 19, 1943 in Rockford, MI she married Jacob Nyp, who preceded her in death on May 22, 1978. Virginia...
Dr. Ann Shannon
Jan 19, 2019
Dr. Ann Shannon passed away on January 19, 2019 at French Manor, at age 89, with friends and family close by. She was in the hearts and thoughts of those who could not be there. She was born to Ralph and Verona Shannon on July 11, 1929. Ann loved U. of M. with a passion, animals, inuit sculptures, classical music,...
William "Bill" J. Avitts
Jan 17, 2019
Williamsburg - William John Avitts, 88, of Williamsburg passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Munson Medical Center. William was born on November 25, 1930 in Leachville, AR to the late Jessie and Mollie (Steele) Avitts. Bill honorably served our country as a member of the United States Army in the medical corp. in Austria, during the Korean War....
Raydell Ralph Mills
Jan 17, 2019
Raydell Ralph Mills, age 94, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Joy Givers Senior Living. Ray was born in Detroit on May 22, 1924 to the late Raydell and Cecil (Leighton) Mills, Sr. He married the love of his life Rita Jane Ward on July 7, 1943, in Monroe, Michigan. She preceded him in death...
Guy M. Johnson
Jan 15, 2019
Traverse City - Guy Marion Johnson, 94, a lifelong resident of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his winter home of 34 years in Ft. Myers, FL. His northern and southern friends meant the world to him. Guy was born September 18, 1924 to Lester and Stella (Smith) Johnson. He attended Mapleton School, graduating from Traverse...
Shirley Jean Hott
Jan 15, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Shirley Hott, 87, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by loving family. Shirley was born on July 29, 1931 to parents Lawrence and Mamie Moore in Washington D.C. and the oldest of four sisters. After being raised and educated in Washington D.C., she became a resident of Traverse City for...
Gloria Jean Deverney
Jan 14, 2019
Gloria Jean Deverney, 70, of Maple City passed away on Monday January 14, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Gloria was born on September 8, 1948 in Mancelona, Michigan.
Robert 'Rob' Geiger
Jan 14, 2019
Robert Geiger Jr., 42, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2019, leaving behind many family members including his daughter Hannah. Rob was born September 7, 1976 in Traverse City Michigan to Robert (Bob) and Lindsey (Bishop) Geiger. He was the number one Brown's fan regardless of their less then shiny record, a slayer of deer, fish and beer....
Helen Dorothy Bethke
Jan 13, 2019
Helen Dorothy Bethke, 88, of Williamsburg and formerly of Dundee, IL passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Helen was born on Thursday, August 28, 1930 to the late Paul and Helen (Erdman) Brockman in Rockford, IL. Helen attended high school for a period of time in Cranford, NJ before moving to their...
Robert Joseph Chadwick
Jan 12, 2019
Robert Joseph "Bob" Chadwick, 64, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Bob was born on Friday, September 24, 1954 to the late Harold and Connie (LeClair) Chadwick in Traverse City. He attended Mount Clemens schools and following his graduation, he attended NMC where he earned his associates degree in automotive...
Dennis K. Everson
Jan 12, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Dennis K. Everson, age 67, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the University Of Michigan Medical School, in the loving care of his family. Dennis was born to Roy and Gertrude (Avery) Everson on January 28, 1951 in Traverse City. Dennis was raised and grew up in the Traverse City area as...
Scott Allen Kitts
Jan 12, 2019
SCOTT ALLEN KITTS TRAVERSE CITY - Scott Allen Kitts, age 53, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home in the care of his loving family. Scott is survived by his wife and best friend Michelle, children; Anthony, Jack, Caroline, his parents; Richard Kitts, Rochelle LeBourdais, and stepfather Ed LeBordais, sisters; Michelle (Mike) Bieri, Robin...
Elnora Milliken
Jan 11, 2019
Elnora Joan Toldo Milliken born November 25, Thanksgiving Day, in Chisholm Minnesota, passed away on January 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Elnora's story begins with music. She was born into a family where music and musical instruments were part of each day. Soon she became known as "the girl with the violin" and went on to...
Terry Lee Whitman
Jan 10, 2019
Terry Whitman TRAVERSE CITY – Terry Whitman, age 68, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of his family. Terry was born to Martin Franklin Sr. and Maxine Frieda (Fidoe) Whitman, in Salem, OH on November 4, 1950. Terry grew up in Salem where it was there he...
Mary "Eva" Popa
Jan 9, 2019
Mary "Eva" (Clarke) Popa, 77, of Traverse City died peacefully on January 9, 2019 at Munson Hospice House from complications due to gallbladder cancer. Eva was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer in 2014. Although she went through treatment, the cancer remained active. Eva was born on June 28, 1941 in English Harbor East in Newfoundland, Canada. On December 2, 1961 Mary...
Patrick Neil O'Brien
Jan 8, 2019
Patrick "Pat" Neil O'Brien, 85, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Pat was born on February 24, 1933 in Bay City, MI to the late Fred and Edna (MacDonald) O'Brien. Pat graduated in the class of 1952 from TL Handy High School in Bay City. He honorably served our country...
Donald "Shorty" Matin Snyder
Jan 8, 2019
Donald "Shorty" Martin Snyder, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Medilodge of Traverse City. Don was born on September 12, 1932 in Hannah, Michigan to the late Martin and Ada (Frye) Snyder. He married the love of his life Joann Irish on August 9, 1958 in Traverse City. Don honorably served his country...
