Edward Peplinski
Jul 10, 2018
Edward Joseph Peplinski (Maple City) left for his eternal home on July 10, 2018, having worn many hats in his 90 years: devoted husband, father, farmer, school bus driver, Air Force mechanic, custodian, iron worker, community and parish board member, and volunteer. With nicknames such as "Sheriff" and "Stump Jumper," Ed enjoyed a good laugh alongside the company and respect...
F. Karl Neumann
Jul 9, 2018
Forrest Karl Neumann, 87, of Traverse City died July 9, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with family by his side. Karl was born on October 7, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Metz and Ruth McGhee Neumann. The family lived in Centralia, Illinois where he attended grade school and worked with his father at the local S.S. Kresge's...
David J. Allison
Jul 9, 2018
David J. Allison, October 4, 1952- July 9, 2018 Beloved son of Gerald D. (deceased) and Janet E. Allison entered into rest, Monday evening, July 9, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. David was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1952. He grew up in the rural farming community of Milan, Michigan, and later moved with his family to...
James Alfred Wolstencroft
Jul 8, 2018
James 'Jim' A. Wolstencroft, 78, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. He was born in Detroit, MI to Alfred (Bus) and Roberta (Smith) Wolstencroft on March 9, 1940. Jim married Barbara Liinanki on November 2, 1963 in Farmington Hills, MI. After raising their children in Dearborn Heights, Jim and Barb moved to Traverse...
Stephen Holgate Read
Jul 7, 2018
Stephen "Steve" Holgate Read Bloomfield Hills – Stephen H. Read, 70, of Bloomfield Hills passed away July 7, 2018 unexpectedly while on vacation with his wife in Glen Arbor. Steve was born on February 24, 1948 in Pontiac Michigan to the late Franklin Brockway and Dorothea (Snavely) Read and was preceded in death by his brothers Russell and Brock. Steve...
Kalvin Kohn
Jul 5, 2018
Kalvin K. Kohn TRAVERSE CITY – Kalvin K. Kohn, age 94, of Traverse City, passed away, Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Traverse Manor Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of his family. Kalvin was born to Henry and Ethel (Moon) Kohn on April 9, 1924 in Bay City, MI. Kalvin honorably served his country in the United States...
John "Johnny" Johnson
Jul 5, 2018
John "Johnny" Johnson 59, of Traverse City, passed away July 5, 2018 in an accident at his home. John was born December 18, 1958 to the late John E. and Frieda (Kaltenbach) Johnson in Lansing. Growing up he was one of 8 children. The middle child that all the siblings loved because he could just adapt to the age groups...
Betty Jane Tufts
Jul 5, 2018
Betty Jane 'BB' Tufts, 91 of Traverse City, passed away July 5, 2018, after a perfect day spent with generations of her family. Betty was born August 9, 1926 to Axel and Mary (Pomerick) Hansen in Chicago, IL. On the campus of Purdue University, a Navy pilot and a girl who loved to dance went on a blind date. It...
Devere E. Willey
Jul 3, 2018
Traverse City - Devere Eugene Willey, 80, of Traverse City passed July 3, 2018 at Munson Hospice House. Devere was born on September 24, 1937 to the late Donald and Engene "Jean" (Donkers) Willey in Lake City, MI. Devere entered into marriage with the former Beverly E. Norman on January 18, 1958 in Manton, MI. Devere, known as Willey worked...
Donna J. Ferguson
Jul 3, 2018
Donna Jean Ferguson, age 84, passed away on July 3, 2018 at her home in Traverse City under the care of Hospice of Michigan and her life-long childhood friend Suzanne McAtee, thus ending her battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 42 years Donald A. Ferguson, and a brother Douglas Carl Hemstreet. She...
Elma "Ellie" K. Long
Jul 3, 2018
Traverse City – Elma "Ellie" K. Long, 88, of Traverse City passed away July 3, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side after a brief and unexpected illness. Ellie was born on February 1, 1930 in Fairport Harbor, Ohio to the late Matti and Maria Kalliomaa who immigrated from Finland. Ellie lived the American Dream. She...
Lanny Haven
Jul 3, 2018
Lanny Haven passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center on July 3, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on September 1, 1955, to Kenneth Haven and Barbara Doris (Smith) Haven. After graduating from high school, Lanny started Windborne Photography Studios in Traverse City, Michigan. In 1983, Lanny married Cheryl Pieschke (Haven). As their family began to...
James Benjamin Boomer Sr.
Jul 2, 2018
James Benjamin Boomer, Sr., 85, of Empire passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at his home in Empire. Jim was born on Thursday, January 19, 1933 to the late John and Myrtle (Huffman) Boomer in Hinsdale, IL. The family moved to Michigan when he was six months old. He served our country as a member of the U. S. Army...
Joann Arlene Medler
Jul 2, 2018
JoAnn Arlene Medler, a resident of Northport for the past 14 years, passed away July 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born as the 51st resident of Ravanna, MO on Nov. 27, 1944 to Dr. Richard A. and E. Joyce Smith. At age 14 she moved to Lansing, MI, and graduated from Everett High School. JoAnn worked...
Pamela Jean Kish
Jun 27, 2018
Pamela Jean Kish (nee Vasu), 73, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Mattawan, Michigan and Lorain, Ohio, was holding hands with her family when she peacefully passed away on June 27, 2018 in Traverse City. Born on July 2, 1944 in Pontiac, Michigan, Pam grew up and spent much of her young adult life in Lorain, Ohio, where she graduated...
Delores Faith Panagopoulos
Jun 26, 2018
Delores Faith Panagopoulos, 85, of Traverse City passed away on her birthday, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Delores was born on June 26, 1933 in Detroit, MI to the late Willard and Helen (Lytle) Jewell. She married the late Theodore Panagopoulos and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2011. She enjoyed cooking, watching tv,...
Gary Lee Gatzke Sr.
Jun 26, 2018
Gary Lee Gatzke, Sr. of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, a home he built for his family in 1979. A craftsman by trade, Gary worked as a finish carpenter working for prominent local construction companies including Webster, Bayshore, and Svec Construction. Born on December 23, 1948 to Chester Cyril Gatzke and...
Wayne Theodore Stricker
Jun 25, 2018
Wayne Theodore Stricker, 84, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 25, 2018 while working in his yard. Wayne was born on July 17, 1933 in Traverse City to the late Theodore and Hazel (Lewis) Stricker. He married Myrna F. Melone on May 28, 1960 in Highland Park, MI at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Together they lovingly raised...
Lois Jane Swierad
Jun 25, 2018
Springfield-Lois Jane Swierad, 87, formerly of Glen Arbor, passed away peacefully Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Care Community Center of Springfield. Lois was born in Muskegon, MI to Verlin and Katherine (Williams) Stearns on March 29, 1931. She attended beauty school and earned her cosmetologist license. Lois moved back to Glen Arbor and worked at the Glen Lake Beauty...
Bill Williams
Jun 24, 2018
William "Bill" Charles Williams Traverse City - Bill Williams, 87, of Traverse City passed away June 24, 2018 with his family by his side at the Victorian Inn. Bill was born on December 21, 1930 in Highland Park to the late Joseph B. and Irene (Hudson) Williams. Bill graduated from Eastern Michigan University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He...
