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...
Virginia Elsie Fleming
Jun 24, 2018
Virginia Elsie Fleming, 94, went to be with her Lord June 24, 2018. She slept away peacefully at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Virginia was born on June 4, 1924 in Detroit to Herman and Elsie Hirschelman. She married Gerald Fleming in 1947. Virginia enjoyed golf, bowling, bridge, traveling and being chaplin for Daisy Chain at the Elks. They raised two...
James Joseph Schultz
Jun 24, 2018
"To our beloved Father, Husband, and Grandfather: James Joseph Schultz" James was a great Father to his son and always pointed him in the right direction in life. A father's teaching is never done and he will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. James was a devoted loving husband who was at his best with his wife Judy...
Leroy J. Hall Sr.
Jun 23, 2018
LeRoy Joseph Hall Sr. TRAVERSE CITY – LeRoy, Joseph Hall Sr. age 74, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of his family. Per LeRoy's wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Patrick Donovan Moore
Jun 23, 2018
Patrick "Pat" Donovan Moore, 75, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, June, 23, 2018 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Pat, son of the late Medford and Kathryn (Dawson) Moore, was born on August 2, 1942 in Frankfort, Michigan. He was married to Joyce Graves. She preceded him in death on March 30, 1999. Pat later married Laurel Gaffney....
Ione Ruth Shugart
Jun 22, 2018
SUTTONS BAY - On Friday, June 22, 2018, Ione Ruth (Reincke) Shugart passed through this life to be with her Lord. Ione was the fourth child born to Howard W. and Celia (Belle) Hinshaw Reincke, on April 30, 1931, at their farm home in Keswick, Leelanau County. In early life and again after retirement Ione was an active member of...
Andy Smith
Jun 22, 2018
Traverse City, Michigan - We don't know if you felt it, but many of us did, especially those of us who knew her closely, but on Friday afternoon, June 22, 2018 a great soul departed our being. Those that felt it knew it as a shake, a pause, a tremble, the departing of one of a kind that can never...
Wanda J. Muse
Jun 22, 2018
Wanda (Hunt) Muse passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 after nearly 95 years of an eventful life. Wanda was born in Buckley to Dr. David Hunt and Natalie (Henschell) Hunt on July 18th. She led a life where family and friends were her center. A conversation with Wanda was about you, what was happening in your life as well as...
William 'Bill' Courson Jr.
Jun 21, 2018
Empire - William Courson Jr., 73, of Empire passed away June 21, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on February 18, 1945 in Grand Rapids to the late William Ralph and Donna Marian (Brooks) Courson. Bill owned and operated an upholstery shop in Livonia for many years called Courson Custom Uholstery. Bill was passionate about many things, but especially...
Stephen Vincent Perez
Jun 21, 2018
Stephen Vincent Perez TRAVERSE CITY – Stephen Vincent Perez, age 71, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of his family. Per Stephen's wishes no services are planned at this time.
Phyllis J. Russell
Jun 20, 2018
Traverse City – Phyllis J. Russell, 92, of Traverse City passed away June 20, 2018 at Medilodge of Traverse City. Phyllis was born on February 10, 1926 in Pontiac to the late David C. and Gladys A. Bess. Phyllis resided in the area since 1988. She was a postal clerk with the United States Post Office for 20 years. Phyllis...
Evelyn L. Yankle
Jun 20, 2018
Evelyn L. Yankle TRAVERSE CITY – Evelyn L. Yankle aka "Sister Ely", 97, of Interlochen, passed away at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born to Anna and Glenn Holler in Flint, Michigan on May 9, 1921. She had an early career at Michigan Bell Telephone and then much later in life (in her 70's)...
Barbara "Barb" Ann Hudson
Jun 18, 2018
Barbara "Barb" Ann Hudson-McSauby, 56, of Traverse City passed away Monday June 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her loving friends and family at her side. Barb was born in Grand Rapids on October 15, 1961 to the late Oliver and Barbara (McSawby) McSauby. Both her parents were members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians,...
Kenneth Tondreau
Jun 18, 2018
Kenneth 'Ken/ KT" Tondreau, 77, of Maple City, died June 18, 2018 with loving family by his side. Ken was the 4th of 7 children born to Joseph and Catherine (Frederick) Tondreau in Detroit on August 13, 1940. Ken has lived in the area for 43 years, moving up from Livonia after receiving a job in the post office. He...
