Marguerite Elizabeth Weatherholt
Aug 6, 2018
Marguerite Elizabeth Weatherholt, 82, of Old Mission Peninsula passed away August 6, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Marguerite was born on November 21, 1935 in Saginaw to the late Henry Browning and Helen Marie (Andre) Vincent. On August 10, 1957 Marguerite married the love of her life, Philip Duane Weatherholt at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City....
Dudley Bird Smith Iii
Aug 6, 2018
Suttons Bay - Dudley Bird Smith III, 76, of Suttons Bay, passed away unexpectedly on August 6 while fishing in Canada with his son and grandsons. Dudley was born October 26, 1941 to the late Dudley Bird and Elizabeth (Fleck) Smith II. On August 15, 1964, Dudley married Barbara Ann Schurman in Troy. Dudley and Barbara moved to Traverse City...
Jessie M. Johnson
Aug 4, 2018
Jessie M. Johnson, 99 of Traverse City, passed away Saturday August, 4, 2018 peacefully at her home with her family at her side. Jessie was born on December 16, 1918 in Pawtucket, RI to the late James R. and Sadie (Murray) Finlay. She worked as a switch board operator for many years for Michigan Bell and as a waitress in...
John "Jack" A. Ward
Aug 4, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – John "Jack" A. Ward, age 80, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of his family. Jack was born in Owosso, MI on December 29, 1937 to John and Beatrice (McClain) Ward. Jack attended school in Owosso, and was a high school football player. Jack's dad,...
Betty J. Langley
Aug 3, 2018
Betty Jane Langley, 92, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Munson Hospice House. Betty was born on February 27, 1926 in Traverse City at home on Lincoln St., to the late Peter and Eda (Anderson) Kelenske. She was married to Philip Earl Langley on June 3, 1950 in Traverse City. He preceded her in...
Mary Streb
Aug 3, 2018
Mary Eleanor Streb, 102 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018. Mary is survived by her loving daughter, Mary (Ken) Lardie.
Ruth Marie Welch
Aug 2, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Ruth Welch, age 76 of Traverse City, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at her home in the loving care of her family. Ruth was born at her home in Traverse City on September 7, 1941 to Celestine Sr. and Thelma (Couturier) Schaub. Ruth was the second of eighteen children: fourteen boys and four...
Debra Arlene Finley
Aug 1, 2018
Debra Arlene Finley 'GaGa' passed away August 1, 2018 at her residence after having a wonderful day with her daughters and her grandchildren. She was born October 3, 1957 in Hollywood, CA. Debra was the rock of the family, the protector to all, she had the biggest heart, she was kind & generous to every one she met. So happy...
Erie S. Heermann
Aug 1, 2018
Erie S. Heermann, 92, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Erie was born on June 11, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late Walter and Ella (Schramm) Meech. She married the late William B. Heermann Saturday, October 14, 1950 in Detroit, at Salem Memorial Lutheran Church. They were blessed with four children, William...
Kathryn Mary Blakemore
Jul 31, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Kathryn Mary Blakemore, age 68, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her husband. Kathryn was born on May 16, 1950 in Ypsilanti, MI to Don and Mary (Desiatto) Conley. It was Ypsilanti where Kathryn was born and raised. She attended St. John's Catholic High...
Betty Schneider
Jul 29, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - Betty Schneider, age 101, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Funeral services are pending at this time.
Robert Francis Jude Kauffman
Jul 29, 2018
Robert Francis Jude Kauffman, 89, of Traverse City passed away July 29, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. Bob was born on January 11, 1929 in Detroit to the late James Delmer and Evelyn (Everson) Kauffman. Bob served our country honorably as a member of the United States Naval Reserve during the Korean Conflict. On November...
Nellie Ione Wolgast
Jul 29, 2018
Nellie Ione Wolgast, 100, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center in Traverse City. Nellie was born on Thursday, October 4, 1917 to the late Willie and Lillie (Shannon) Collier on the family farm between Manton and Mesick. She attended Mesick Schools where she loved music and played in the high school...
Ruth Elaine Kelly
Jul 28, 2018
Ruth "Elaine" Kelly, 97, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Glen Eagle Independent Living with her 3 children by her side and Hospice care. Elaine always had a joke to tell, a smile to give and a hug to share! Elaine was born June 26, 1921 to Benjamin L. and Mary A. (Berryman) Parker in Port...
Arla Carolyn Woodcock
Jul 28, 2018
Arla Carolyn Woodcock, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions surround by family that loved her. Arla was born on April 6, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Darwin and Mildred (Martinson) Orcutt. She married the love of her life Glenn Woodcock on December 17, 1949 who preceded her in...
Lois Ann Craggs
Jul 28, 2018
Traverse City - Lois Ann (Decker) Craggs, 87, of Traverse City passed away July 28, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Lois was born on August 23, 1930 in Detroit. Her parents were Ben and Luella Williams. Lois married the love of her life, Mr. Jack Craggs on March 26, 1949 in Detroit. Lois was...
Mary Lou Higgins
Jul 28, 2018
Mary Lou Higgins, 82, of Traverse City and formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mary was born on Sunday, December 08, 1935, to the late John Burrows and Esther Madonna (Linkfield) Hazlett in Grand Rapids. She married James A. Higgins on Saturday, March 3, 1956, in Grand Rapids....
Justin Patrick Bomer
Jul 27, 2018
Justin Patrick Bomer, 28, of Interlochen, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, July 27, 2018. Justin was born on Friday, November 17, 1989 to George and Rosa (Bolado) Bomer in Traverse City. Justin was a very loving and caring person. Whenever he could, he was there to help people. He was one of those people that just cared...
Les Barth
Jul 26, 2018
Kaleva - On July 26, 2018, Leslie Edward Barth, 63, passed away at his home in Kaleva, MI. Les--originally from Muskegon, MI--was born on May 6, 1955 to the late Edward Daniel and June Loraine (Wilson) Barth. Shortly after he turned eighteen, Les enlisted in the United States Army. From 1972 to 1975, Les honorably served his country as a...
Joyce Elizabeth Braeuninger
Jul 26, 2018
Joyce Elizabeth Braeuninger died on July 26, 2018. She was born in Detroit on January 30, 1942 to Milton W. and Dorothy K. (Erickson) Jumisco. She graduated in 1959 from Royal Oak Clarence M. Kimball High School as class Valedictorian. In 1963, she received an A.B. in Psychology with a Teaching Certificate from the University of Michigan. After graduation, she...
