David P. Ronan
May 12, 2018
David Patrick Ronan, 68, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2018. David was born on May 7, 1950 in Midland, MI to the late Russell and Helen (Kotenko) Ronan. He was both mentally and physically handicapped, being admitted to Lapeer State Mental Hospital at the age of five. Over the years he lived at Mount Pleasant...
Albert "Jim" James Galligan
May 11, 2018
Albert James "Jim" Galligan, 87, of Williamsburg, Mich., passed away peacefully with family by his side Friday, May 11, 2018 at Water's Edge Senior Care. Jim was born June 10, 1930 in Ecorse, Mich., to the late Joseph and Seraphine (Burnett) Galligan. He married Edra Dawn "Mickey" McCombs on April 14, 1951 in Elk Rapids, Mich. Together they lovingly raised...
Thomas Emerson
May 10, 2018
Thomas Lee Emerson, 58, of Williamsburg, was called home to rest in heavenly peace on May 10, 2018. It happened so fast - it was as if he was responding to a 911 call from Heaven that his help was needed, and away he went. He was born July 16, 1959 to the late Jack and Betty (Andersen) Emerson in...
Joyce Almeda Stibbs
May 9, 2018
Joyce A. Stibbs TRAVERSE CITY – Joyce A. Stibbs, age 91, of Kewadin, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of her family. Joyce was born on February 28, 1927 in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Archie Cleveland and Myrtle (Boyle) Morley. Joyce married the love of her life, and high school...
Robert J. Sutton
May 9, 2018
Robert John Sutton, 91, of Lake Ann, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home. At the time of his death he was attended by his son and daughter-in-law. Robert was born December 23, 1926 to Hubert and Velva Sutton in Kennard, IN at his aunt's home. He grew up in the New Castle, IN area with his...
Marylouise York
May 8, 2018
MaryLouise York TRAVERSE CITY – MaryLouise York, age 90, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. MaryLouise was born October 7, 1927 to Hershel and Faye (Maloney) Hawkins in Detroit. Shortly after MaryLouise was born, the family moved not far from Detroit to Ferndale where she and her brother...
Joyce Ann Gray
May 8, 2018
Joyce Ann Gray, 83, of Traverse City, passed away at home on May 8, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born August 11, 1934 to the late George and Eloise (Webster) Crow in Flint. Joyce graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in teaching. Eventually, she chose to continue her education and went back to...
Loraine Elizabeth Wallace
May 8, 2018
Traverse City - Loraine Elizabeth Wallace, 95, of Traverse City passed away May 8, 2018 at Orchard Creek. Loraine was born on October 14, 1922 at the family home in Detroit. She was the second daughter of Frederick Emerson and Corine Minerva (Brown) Turner. She was raised alongside her siblings, Margaret, Alan and Virginia in Detroit. She served our country...
Kathleen Kay Beaudry
May 8, 2018
Kathleen "Kay" Beaudry, 82, of Northport passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born January 14, 1936 to Fraser and Margaret (Trout) Pomeroy in Detroit, MI. She married Donald Beaudry on September 6, 1958 in Birmingham, MI and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage. Kay will be fondly remembered for...
John Douglas Mull
May 7, 2018
John Douglas Mull, 63, of Traverse City, died in a motorcycle accident on Monday, May 7, 2018. His generous spirit, McGuyverlike skills, acerbic wit and wry humor will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. John was a flight medic extraordinaire, who had worked for Northflight EMS since 1986. He also worked for many years for the CART...
Urban Joseph Lacross
May 5, 2018
Urban Joseph LaCross passed away on Saturday, May 5, at Suttons Bay Medilodge (formerly Tendercare), with many family members comforting him by singing old-time songs, praying, and reminiscing. He was born on Nov 11, 1922, at the family farm on French Road, Lake Leelanau, the last of 13 children to Joseph and Jennie (Ducheney) LaCross. His grandparents, Charles and Philamena...
Edwin J Stevens
May 3, 2018
Lake Ann - Edwin J. Stevens, 84, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born August 6, 1933 in Traverse City, MI. In 1951 he graduated from Northport Township High School. From 1951 - 1959 he served for the United States Marine Corps, Fifth Battalion, Platoon 596, achieving the rank...
Elizabeth Anne Zucco
May 3, 2018
Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Zucco, age 53, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Beth was nothing short of a fighter, after her prolonged courageous battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the loving care of her family. Beth was born on December 21, 1964 to Frederick and Patricia (Hesse) Shorey in Grand Rapids,...
Rudolph Renaldo Norconk
May 2, 2018
Rudolph Renaldo Norconk, 85, of Grawn, passed away Wednesday, May 02, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Rudy was born on Friday, May 20, 1932 at home in Bear Lake, the son of Milford R. and Myrtle (Lapland) Norconk. Rudy graduated from Manistee High School. He married Marian L. Hakanson on Saturday, February 14, 1953 at Emmanuel Lutheran...
David Smith
May 2, 2018
A Memorial service will take place at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Saturday August 4, 2018 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior.
William Charles Becker
May 1, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - William (Bill) C. Becker, age 94, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in the loving care of his family. Bill was born on March 9, 1924 to William J. and Vivian B. (Morningstar) Becker in Detroit, MI. Bill grew up in Detroit where he attended and graduated from Redford...
Eleanor L. Gilbert
Apr 29, 2018
Eleanor L. Gilbert TRAVERSE CITY – Eleanor L. Gilbert, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Villa at Traverse Point. In honor of Eleanor's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Richard Peterson
Apr 28, 2018
Richard Dale Peterson died at home, embraced by his family, on April 28, 2018. When asked how he wanted to be remembered, Rich said: "He evolved from stardust, and he was bedazzled by that concept. He was lucky in parentage, marriage, and progeny." Rich was known for his keen intellect, insatiable curiosity, musical talents, creativity, clever humor, and love for...
Loula Mae Wildfong
Apr 28, 2018
Loula Mae (Maddix) Wildfong age 90, of Traverse City, passed on Saturday, April 28, 2018, due to heart failure, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born on December, 5, 1927 in Ottawa, IL. Loula Mae was the mother of seven loving children. She was preceded in death by five of her children; Bob, Ron, Terrie, Mike and Rick, as well...
Anne Robinson
Apr 27, 2018
Anne Elizabeth Robinson, 91, of Traverse City passed away April 27, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Anne was born on July 2, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Robert and Mary (Morgan) Linsley. Anne married the love of her life, Glen "Pat" Robinson on August 31, 1968 in Traverse City. Anne graduated from Traverse City High school in 1944....
