Karl Robert Stanfield
Mar 1, 2019
Karl Stanfield passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2019 at the age of 37. Karl was born March 21, 1981, to Mark and Toni Stanfield in Detroit, Michigan. A resident of Traverse City since 1989, Karl graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1999. He holds a degree in Landscape Design and Nursery Management from Michigan State University. Karl...
Betty J. Foust
Feb 28, 2019
Betty J. (Smith) Foust, 87, passed away February 28, 2019. Betty was born April 15, 1931, in Mt. Pleasant, MI, to parents Charles R. and Arvilla J. (Darling) Smith. In August 1952, she married Robert D. Foust, son of Dr. Judson W. and A. Virginia (Sutherland) Foust. Together they raised three children. Betty Graduated from Central Michigan University in 1953...
Edwin W. Earl
Feb 27, 2019
Edwin W. Earl, 79, of Grawn passed away on February 27, 2019 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City after a long battle with heart disease. Edwin was born on September 13, 1939 to Gladys Fae (Poland) and Harley M. Earl in Durand, MI. After the death of Edwin's father in 1949 the family moved to their cottage on Duck...
Joseph James Thibedeau
Feb 27, 2019
Traverse City – Joseph "Joe" J. Thibedeau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 in the loving care of his family. Born July 22, 1929 to the late Joseph E. and Minnie (Green) Thibedeau in Newberry, Michigan, he was a kind and gentle person who loved everybody and put his heart and soul into everything he did or said....
Annabell Arlene Stricker
Feb 27, 2019
Annabell Arlene Stricker, 102, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Annabell was born on January 30, 1917 in Canton, OH to the late Oliver and Catherine (Burger) Fashbaugh. She married the late Marvin Stricker on April 16, 1933 in Traverse City. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful children. Annabell's family moved from Canton, OH to the Traverse...
Elaine Ann Cole
Feb 26, 2019
Elaine Ann Cole, 96, of Traverse City completed her earthly accomplishments and went to be with her Savior February 26, 2019. Born on October 1, 1922 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Sutherland) Kochendorfer in South Bend, IN, she was one of two children. Her brother Anthony Kochendorfer preceded her in death. In 1942 Elaine moved to the area from...
Peter Joseph Mckian
Feb 26, 2019
Peter Joseph McKian, 84, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Pete was born on September 6, 1935 in Traverse City to the late Jack and Florence (Compeau) McKian. He married Dian Marie Donaldson in 1958. Pete was a lifelong native of Traverse City growing up on his family's Cherry...
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...
