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Marilyn K. Achard

Marilyn K. Achard

Sep 16, 2018

Marilyn Achard, 72, of Traverse City, passed away surrounded by love at home on September 16, 2018. She was born May 30, 1946 in Traverse City to Vike and Ida (Forton) Hanell. Marilyn married James Achard on April 22, 1967 and enjoyed 51 beautiful years together. She enjoyed her years of nursing, from working in the first four-bed Cardiac unit...

Peggy Ann Aiken

Peggy Ann Aiken

Sep 14, 2018

Peggy Ann Aiken, 87, of Traverse City passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family at her side. Peggy was born on March 19, 1931 in Columbia, PA to the late Harold and Eliza (Lartz) Berntheizel. She married Dr. Donald J. Aiken in Toledo, OH on June 9, 1956. Together they raised three children. Peggy...

Betty Jean Bauer

Betty Jean Bauer

Sep 14, 2018

Betty Jean Bauer, 97, of Traverse City passed away September 14, 2018 at Medilodge. Betty was born on February 17, 1921 in Muskegon to the late Herman E. and Etelka (Mebert) Dunklow. On September 14, 1946 Betty married the love of her life, Eugene L. Bauer in Leland. Betty was a receptionist at Dr. Johnson and Dr. Dorman's office for...

Winifred M. Chance

Winifred M. Chance

Sep 13, 2018

Winifred Mildred (Gilbert) Chance, 93, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on September 13, 2018. Formerly of Traverse City and Lansing, she had been a resident of Grand Rapids the past six years. She was born in Ludington on October 11, 1924 to the late Norman and Lillian (Barnhart) Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willis...

Lynne Nancy Weidenbach

Lynne Nancy Weidenbach

Sep 12, 2018

TRAVERSE CITY – Lynne Nancy Weidenbach, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Lynne was born in Detroit, MI on June 19, 1944 to Alan Ernest and Dorothy Ann Weidenbach. Lynne was raised in the Dearborn Heights and graduated from Taylor Center High School. Following graduation Lynne...

Donald Terry Rollins Jr.

Donald Terry Rollins Jr.

Sep 11, 2018

A visitation will take place Wednesday September 19, 2018 from 9:30-10:30am at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home

William "Bill" Legray

William "Bill" Legray

Sep 8, 2018

William "Bill" LeGray, 81, of Cedar, MI passed away September 8, 2018. He was born to the late Henry and Alice (Frederick) on November 12, 1936 in Detroit. He was one of three boys including his twin brothers, David and John. Bill had a thirst and passion for knowledge. In his time, he earned a bachelor's degree and two master's...

Helen Frances Burger

Helen Frances Burger

Sep 8, 2018

Helen Frances Burger passed away on September 8, 2018 in the peace and comfort of her own home, surrounded by family. She was 91 years old and had lived in Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula area for the last 27 years. Helen was born in 1926 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helen Blazek. She was the youngest of...

Jack D. White

Jack D. White

Sep 7, 2018

Jack D. White, 89 of Elk Rapids peacefully passed away September 7, 2018 at his home. Jack was born on August 20, 1929 on the family farm just outside Elk Rapids, son of Vernon Pearl and Edna Unita (Murray) White. On December 11, 1954 he married the love of his life, Barbara Ann McColley. Jack gave his family, community and...

Rita Madigan

Rita Madigan

Sep 7, 2018

Rita Veronica Madigan, 96, of Traverse City passed away September 7, 2018 at The Willows in Howell with her family by her side. Rita was born on July 27, 1922 in Canonsburg, PA to the late Gabriel and Anna (Farkas) Jacob. Rita graduated from St. Gregory's high school in Detroit in 1940. On June 17, 1944 Rita married the love...

Lucia Mae Bloomfield

Lucia Mae Bloomfield

Sep 7, 2018

Lucia Mae Bloomfield, age 77, of Traverse City, passed away on September 7, 2018 at her home in the loving care of her family. Lucia was born on August 10, 1941 to Howard and Rosina (Carlisle) Leach in Traverse City. Lucia grew up in Traverse City where she attended school and graduated from Traverse City Central High School. Shortly after...

Craig D. Dilloway

Craig D. Dilloway

Sep 3, 2018

Craig D. Dilloway, 59, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family. Craig was born on July 29, 1959 to the late Bernard and Barbara (Eilert) Dilloway in Howell, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Louise Garno, September 16, 2000. Louise preceded him in death...

Kayden Blain Stone

Kayden Blain Stone

Sep 3, 2018

Kayden Blain Stone, 14, of Mesick passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Kayden was born on May 22, 2004 in Dearborn, MI to William and Melissa (Duncan) Stone. He attended Kingsley Middle School and was a brilliant student, achieving straight A's. Kayden was adored by his teachers. He was a member of his school's baseball and...

William "Bill" James Hoffman

William "Bill" James Hoffman

Sep 2, 2018

William "Bill" James Hoffman, 58, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 2, 2018 doing what he loved - working on his Centennial Farm. Bill was born in Traverse City on March 20, 1960 to Thomas Loyd and Irene Elizabeth (Gilland) Hoffman. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School, Class of 1978. Following graduation he met and...

Donald Arthur Beaudry

Donald Arthur Beaudry

Sep 1, 2018

Donald A. Beaudry, 87 of Northport passed away peacefully Saturday September 1, 2018 at his home. Don was born on August 19, 1931 in Baltimore MD to the late Arthur and Ina Beaudry. He graduated from Hillsdale College in 1954. After college Don was drafted into the Army in the Fall of 1954. After spending eight months in at Fort...

Leola L. Yankee

Leola L. Yankee

Sep 1, 2018

Leola L. Yankee, 96, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Boardman Lake Glens – Inverness. Leola was born on January 21, 1922 in Traverse City on the Bohrer family farm to the late Otto and Urina (Birmley) Bohrer. She married the love of her life Edward J. Yankee on October 10, 1945 in Cheyenne,...

Ann Magdaline Bossingham

Ann Magdaline Bossingham

Aug 30, 2018

Ann Magdaline (Henigan) Bossingham September 24, 1924 - August 30, 2018 Heaven gained our angel, Ann Magdaline (Henigan) Bossingham, on August 30, 2018. Ann passed away in her home holding the hand of her beloved husband of 71 years Sam, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on September 24, 1924 in Buckley, Michigan to the late Homer and...

George Larry Boyd

George Larry Boyd

Aug 29, 2018

George Larry Boyd, 84, of Lake Ann, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 peacefully at his home in Lake Ann with his family by his side. Larry was born on Friday, March 9, 1934 to the late George and Doris (Kennedy) Boyd in Traverse City. Larry had been a HVAC contractor prior to his retirement and had owned and operated...

Carol E. Bristol

Carol E. Bristol

Aug 29, 2018

Carol Elaine Bristol, 85, life long resident of Traverse City died August 29, 2018 at home with her family by her side. Carol was born on September 6, 1932 in Traverse City to the late Carl I. and Mabel (Burgess) Cavitch. On June 8, 1952 Carol married the love of her life, Danny L. Bristol Sr. Carol was a Bus...

Guy Milton Garn

Guy Milton Garn

Aug 28, 2018

Guy Milton Garn, 57, of Grawn passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Guy was born on July 28, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Weldon and Emma (Roth) Garn. He married Pamela Sue Houghton on July 28, 2012 in Copemish, MI. Guy served in the National Guard for three...

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