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...
George "Bill" William Fish
Feb 9, 2019
Bill Fish, 89, passed away in his family home on Saturday, Feb. 9th. George William Fish, known as "Bill" to his friends and family, was born in Hillsdale Township, Michigan on September 28, 1929 to Edward and Gladys Fish. He attended high school in Three Rivers, Michigan and served in the Army Reserves after graduating. An Army veteran, George William...
Marion Lloyd Talbot
Feb 8, 2019
TRAVERSE CITY – Marion Lloyd Talbot, MD, MPH, age 79, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Marion was born on May 15, 1939 to David and Kathleen (Elliott) Lloyd in Toronto, Canada. Shortly after Marion was born, she and her family moved to New York City as her dad went to...
Claryce Lenore Eggli
Feb 6, 2019
Claryce Lenore Eggli was born in Chicago on November 5, 1933 and moved to Traverse City in 1935. She graduated from TC Central High School in 1951. Claryce's dream was to be a wife and mother. She married Donald Eggli in 1953 and had three sons Mark Eggli, David (Charlene) Eggli, and Steven (Kimberly) Eggli. Claryce was a terrific grandmother...
William Gene Shenk
Feb 6, 2019
Traverse City - William Gene Shenk, 93, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away peacefully at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City, Wednesday, February 6, 2019, surrounded by family. Bill was born on Friday, March 13, 1925 to the late William and Jean (Beard) Shenk in Detroit. He attended school there and following high school attended Wayne...
Richard Smith
Feb 6, 2019
Richard Henry Smith, 87, of Elk Rapids, formerly of Manton, found eternal peace on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Richard was born on February 18, 1931 to the late Clinton and Goldie (Duer) Smith of Manton.Richard honorably served his country from 1951-1953 in the United States Army, actively serving in the Korean War. He was a life member of the AMVETS,...
Robert J. Mullen
Feb 5, 2019
Robert "Bob" J. Mullen, 76 of Copemish passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Culver Meadows with his family at his side. Bob was born on August 15, 1942 to the late James and Mildred (Walters) Mullen. He married Patricia A. Harger on August 31, 2002 in Pickney, MI. Honorably bob served our Country in the United States Airforce and...
Phillips Brown
Feb 4, 2019
Phillips Hamlin Brown, 100, of Traverse City, died Monday night, February 4, at Willow Cottage of the Grand Traverse Pavilions. He was the father of Traverse City residents Fleda Brown (a Record-Eagle columnist) and Melinda ("Millie") Putz, and of Michelle Griggs of Houston, TX. A profoundly disabled son, Mark Stephen, died in 1975. He had six grandchildren and twelve great...
Michael Edward Decaire
Feb 4, 2019
Michael Edward Decaire, 62, of Traverse City passed away February 4, 2019. Michael was born on July 3, 1956 in Richmond, VA to the late Duane and Micheline Decaire. He enjoyed fishing and was a master at tying flies. Michael is survived by his long time girlfriend Monica Dillon, brother Philip and his mom, Micheline. A memorial service will be...
Greg Hendges
Jan 31, 2019
Gregory James Hendges, 57, of Traverse City passed away on January 31st 2019. Greg was born on January 23rd 1962 to Fred and Mary (Fritz) Hendges and he was the youngest of three brothers. He lived his entire life in Traverse City. He worked at GJ's Pizza for 40 years, starting as a young boy. He saw the store through...
Janice Lynn Vezina
Jan 29, 2019
Janice Lynn Vezina TRAVERSE CITY – Janice Lynn Vezina, age 70, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of her family. Janice was born on March 27, 1948 to Fred and Jeane (Palmer) Olman in Traverse City. Janice grew up in Traverse City and attended Traverse City Central high...
Marilyn Jane Amidon
Jan 28, 2019
Traverse City - Marilyn Jane Amidon, 92, of Traverse City, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at Munson Medical Center. She was born in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys (Roe) Brown on January 18, 1927. Her growing up years were spent in Michigan's Upper Peninsula town of L'Anse and later in Reed City. She had many fond memories...
William "Bill" J. Saxton
Jan 28, 2019
William "Bill" J. Saxton, 78, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Munson Hospice House. Bill was born on the family farm in Kingsley on October 4, 1940 to the late Oliver and Rosetta (VanPelt) Saxton. He graduated from Kingsley High School in 1959. Honorably, Bill served in the Army Reserves. On April 24, 1965, he married...
