Harry Martin Carls
Jan 7, 2019
Harry Martin Carls, 78, of Traverse City passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Harry was born on Monday, May 27, 1940 to the late Rose (Lawbitz) and August Carls in Petoskey. Over his working career, Harry was a lineman for several electrical co-ops. He soon worked his way up to becoming the manager...
Thomas Palmer
Jan 5, 2019
Thomas "Tom" Palmer, of Elk Rapids, MI, aged 79 years young, died of cancer on January 5, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. Born to Dwight & Virginia Palmer of Grandview Heights, OH, Tom was a graduate of Denison University and University of Michigan Law School. Tom's success as a lawyer followed his interest and skill as a problem solver, counselor,...
David John Hawkins
Jan 5, 2019
David John Hawkins passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the age of 71 at the Orchard Creek Assisted Living Center in Traverse City, Michigan. David was born in Toledo, OH before moving to Glen Arbor in the 1980s. He was the son of Edgar J. Hawkins and Elsie (McQuiston) Hawkins and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo,...
Marilyn Cavanaugh
Jan 4, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY - Marilyn (Lyn) Cavanaugh, 88, passed away January 4, 2019 at Grand Traverse Pavilions after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Lyn was born September 23, 1930 in Warehouse Point, Connecticut to the late Allen and Inez (Hancock) Pascoe. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Luke's Hospital in New York City in 1949. It was while at...
Joan Barbara Rifenbark
Jan 2, 2019
Our beautiful mother, Joan Barbara (Atkinson) Rifenbark, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on January 2, 2019. Joan was born in Traverse City, MI on February 15, 1948, the daughter of Wilmer & Margaret Atkinson. She graduated from TC Central in 1966. She married her husband, Gerald (Jerry) on September 23, 1972 and they spent 46 years...
Carmen R. Wells
Dec 31, 2018
Carmen R. Wells passed away on December 31, 2018 at Munson Hospice House.
John Warren Routsong
Dec 30, 2018
John Warren Routsong, 58, of Traverse City passed away December 30, 2018. John was born on July 30, 1960 in Ypsilanti to the late Gary Miller and Betty Allene (Eikey) Routsong. John loved to fish and spend time on the water. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Kathryn (David) Caughlan of Alabama, son William Routsong of Ohio; grandchildren...
Katherine "Virginia" Jurica
Dec 30, 2018
In Loving Memory of Katherine Virginia Jurica Katherine Virginia Jurica, 94, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Medilodge of Traverse City. Virginia was born on July 30, 1924 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Floyd and Agnes (Morton) Erb. Virginia graduated from Owosso High School in 1942 and went on to study nursing. In...
Melvin Leslie Nelson
Dec 29, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS – Melvin Leslie Nelson, age 76, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home in the loving care of his family. A visitation for Melvin will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Melvin will be laid to rest in the spring of...
Kathie Ann Woods
Dec 29, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Kathie Ann Woods, age 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home. Per Kathie's request, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Jo-Ann Mcdonald Henle
Dec 29, 2018
Jo-Ann McDonald Henle, of Traverse City, died on December 29, 2018 at her home of mucosal melanoma, trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ and His promise of Resurrection to eternal life. Born February 25, 1950 in Hamilton, ON, Canada, Jo-Ann attended Hill Park High School and then Park Business College. She studied clarinet, music theory, and ballet at the Hamilton...
W. Gene Ross
Dec 28, 2018
W. Gene Ross Traverse City - W. Gene Ross, 76, of Traverse City died December 28, 2018 at Samaritas. Gene was born on September 13, 1942 in Dekalb, TX to the late Talmadge and Mary (Cunningham) Provins. Gene is survived by her son Don (Brenda) Ross of Traverse City and Curtis (Heather) Ross of Traverse City, seven grandchildren and two...
Terry Lynn Richards
Dec 28, 2018
Terry Lynn Richards, 67, of Sturgis and formerly of Kewadin, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 in Kalamazoo. Terry was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1951 to the late Billy and Donna (Lahr) Richards in Ft Wayne, IN. A master carpenter and gifted craftsman, Terry built many homes in this area, and was especially proud of older homes that he...
Lois "Annie" Annabelle Gault
Dec 28, 2018
Lois Annabelle Gault, 92, of Williamsburg passed away December 28, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Annie was born on October 23, 1926 in West Branch to the late Chester and Muriel (Houck) Wiltse. Annie married, Mr. H. Edwin Gault on July 22, 1945 after he returned home from WWII. They were married for 61 years. Annie was a long...
Mona Marie Arlt
Dec 28, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - Mona Marie Arlt age 80, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at the Munson Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. Mona was born on May 11, 1938 to AJ and Gladys (Brown) Butler in Mayville, Michigan. At the age of 10 the family moved to a farmstead east of Manton, Michigan...
Laurie Kay Dobson Babcock
Dec 28, 2018
Laurie Kay Dobson Babcock, 65, of Interlochen, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Laurie was born on Wednesday, September 9, 1953 to Carol Jean (Hertz) and John L. Dobson. She attended Kingsley Schools and in her senior year transferred to Traverse City Central High School, graduating from there. For many years, Laurie was...
Jane (Kildee) Buller
Dec 27, 2018
Our beautiful mother, Jane Carol (Kildee) Buller, passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2018. She lived a long, healthy and wonderful life. Jane was born on September 17, 1928 and the only child to Clarence and Pearl (Simon) Albright in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from high school in Louisville, Kentucky. Jane lived a full life with many outstanding accomplishments. She...
William (Bill) Barr
Dec 27, 2018
Traverse City – William (Bill) Barr, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 holding his wife's hand and surrounded by his three son's and loving family. Bill was born on July 6, 1942 to George and Emma Barr in Port Huron, MI. Bill grew up in Port Huron where he graduated from Port Huron High School and played...
Eloise Ann Youker Hancock
Dec 26, 2018
Eloise Ann (Loveland) Youker Hancock TRAVERSE CITY – Eloise Ann (Loveland) Youker Hancock, 87, a lifetime resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2018 at Culver Meadows in Traverse City. Eloise was born October 28, 1931, in Traverse City, to Clarence "Bill" and Marion Loveland. She was a 1949...
Eulamae "Mickey" Mcwilliams
Dec 25, 2018
Eulamae "Mickey" McWilliams, 92, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center, with her children by her side. Mickey was born on February 25, 1926 on her grandfather's farm in Deerfield, Michigan to the late George L. and Ruth (McCarty) Smith. While attending high school she began work for the Petersburg...
