Ronald Milford Weiss
Apr 12, 2018
Ronald Milford Weiss, 80, of Traverse City , passed away in Zephyrhills, FL on Thursday, April 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born on Thursday, December 16, 1937 to the late Milton and Elizabeth (Donner) Weiss in Traverse City. He received his education here and then earned his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University. He served our...
Scott William Huggins
Apr 10, 2018
Scott William Huggins, 50, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018. He was born on July 12, 1967 in Reed City to Mary (Helmling) Huggins and the late Michael Huggins. On August 12, 1995 he married Naomi Chalk at Immaculate Conception Church. Scott attended both Saginaw Valley and MSU James Madison Colleges. His son now attends MSU...
Robert Zimmerman
Apr 9, 2018
Robert L. Zimmerman, 89, of Empire, passed away April 9, 2018. Robert was born on July 26, 1928 to the late Howard "Jake" and Bessie (Tomlinson) in Forest City, Illinois. In 1952, Robert graduated from nursing school at Alexian Brothers in St. Louis, MO. On March 7, 1953 he married Joy Clancy and they began their wonderful lives together. For...
Dr. Neill D. Varner
Apr 9, 2018
Neill Darwin Varner lived a life centered around three things: his career as a physician with training in chiropractic, osteopathic and allopathic medicine; his family: wife Judy, sons David and John (Jill), daughter Lisa and grandchildren Jacob and Julianna; and his role as a teacher of medical students, interns, residents and other physicians on topics related to environmental medicine. Working...
Lynn Sue Baumann
Apr 8, 2018
Today, we honor a loving wife, a proud mother, a loyal sister, a selfless friend – and, of course, we celebrate our Queen Bee. Lynn Sue Reichard Baumann, 65, of Cedar, passed away April 8, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Lynn was born on May 27, 1952 in Saginaw, Mich., the daughter of Maynard...
Peter Allan Budreau
Apr 8, 2018
Peter Alan Budreau, 67, of Houghton Lake passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born August 28, 1950 to Arthur and Elanore (Webb) Budreau in Reese, MI. He served his country in the United States Navy and returned back to Northern Michigan after his enlistment. He married Karen Wilkens on July...
Phena L. Squires
Apr 8, 2018
Phena Squires, 97, of Lake Ann passed away April 8, 2018 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Phena was born on September 28, 1920 in Prattville to the late Roy and Grace (Harris) Black. Phena married the love of her life, William Byron Squires on September 29, 1940 at her family farm in Steamburg. In 1945...
Betty M Wallace
Apr 7, 2018
Betty M. Wallace, 90, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her home. Betty was born April 13, 1927 to George and Ethel (Taylor) Sherriff in Honor, MI. After high school Betty attended college and received her Registered Nurse degree. She married Edwin Wallace on August 5, 1950 at a service in Grand Rapids, MI. She moved...
Archer Michael Wheaton
Apr 7, 2018
Archer Michael Wheaton TRAVERSE CITY – Archer Michael Wheaton, aged 5 months, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. On October 23, 2017 Branden and Jessica (Dezelski) were blessed with a bright, blue eyed baby boy, Archer, at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Archer absolutely adored his sister, Adalyn. He was just starting to find his voice and...
Jacqueline H. Leonard
Apr 7, 2018
Jacqueline Hazel Leonard, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Jackie was born on February 8, 1930 in Detroit to the late Fredrick and Margaret (Sowersby) Bertram. She married the love of her life, Philip Lee Leonard on May 13, 1949 in Lake Orion, Michigan. He preceded her in death...
Paul Robert Henigan
Apr 6, 2018
Paul Robert Henigan, 34, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2018. Paul was born on December 12, 1983 in Traverse City to his parents James Dean Beutler and Sally Glass-Henigan, and was one of three children. Paul graduated from Buckley High School in 2002 and enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married the...
James Dale Knudsen
Apr 6, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - James "Jim" Dale Knudsen Sr., 83, of Traverse City, passed at Grand Traverse Pavilions, on April 6, 2018. Jim was born on April 16, 1934 in Lake Leelanau, to Arthur and Mildred (Poertner) Knudsen. Jim graduated from Leland High School and was a varsity basketball letterman. He enrolled in Survey School and was later employed several years...
Dorothy Agnes Salisbury
Apr 5, 2018
Dorothy Agnes Salisbury, 85, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born November 6, 1932 to Leo and Adline (Duperron) Gauthier in Empire, MI. She married Albert Salisbury on November 20, 1948 at a service in Maple City. Dorothy was employed by Burko Flexo Lures for 14 years...
James 'Jim' Patterson
Apr 5, 2018
James E. Patterson, 66, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018. He was born in Grand Rapids to Donald and Jane Patterson, both preceding him in death. Jim was raised in Plainfield Township, graduated from Northview High School in 1970, and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1974. He worked...
Bruce Edward Hulet
Apr 4, 2018
Bruce Edward Hulet, 74, of Traverse City, passed suddenly April 4, 2018 at his home. Bruce was born November 18, 1943 in Traverse City, MI to Edward and Ernestine (Acker) Hulet. Bruce graduated from Traverse City High School and enjoyed the visual arts with a hand for drawing. Bruce worked within the family business at Shadowland Bar & Grill until...
Ralph Mcqueen
Apr 4, 2018
Ralph McQueen breathed his last on April 4, 2018 as his wife of 60 years, Wilma, held his hand, and daughters Debra and Diane sang many of his favorite gospel songs. Ralph was a faithful Christian worshiping with the fellowship of believers at the Traverse City Church of Christ. A graveside service was held on Friday, April 6 with the...
James C. Dewitt
Apr 4, 2018
James Curtis DeWitt, 56, of Traverse City passed away April 4, 2018 at McLaren Northern Michigan with his family by his side. Jimmy was born on March 11, 1962 in Jackson to the late James and Carolene DeWitt. In his younger years Jimmy enjoyed fishing, camping and fixing up cars. He was self employed and maintained yards in his community....
Maynard L. Ashby
Apr 2, 2018
Maynard L. Ashby Jr., 85, of Traverse City, passed away at his home with his family at his side on April 2, 2018. Maynard was born on June 23, 1932, in Pontiac, to the late Maynard L. and Luella (Thompson) Ashby Sr. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1970. Maynard married Gaye Ann Wirth in Pontiac in1950 and the...
Ava Mae Geiger
Mar 31, 2018
Maple City - Ava Mae Geiger, 8, of Maple City, passed away as the result of accidental injuries on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Ava was born in Traverse City on Thursday, November 5, 2009, the daughter of Brian Alan and Joy Lynn (Courtade) Geiger. She was currently a student at Glen Lake Elementary School where she excelled in all of...
Linda Lou Gleason
Mar 31, 2018
Linda Lou Gleason, 76, of Traverse City passed away March 31, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family by her side. Linda was born on March 21, 1942 in Lansing to the late Herbert and Cora (Coon) Jones. Linda was a bank teller for nearly 30 years. She worked in Lansing prior to moving her family to the...
