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...
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...
