James Franklin
Mar 16, 2018
Traverse City - James "Jim" Westley Franklin, age 84, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home on East Bay in the loving care of his family. From his birth in Traverse City, May 11, 1933, to his death, he dedicated his life to his hometown as a fifth generation native. He was a member of the first graduating...
Edward Geiger
Mar 14, 2018
Traverse City – Edward K. Geiger, age 75, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Medilodge Assisted Living Facility in Traverse City surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in Kingsley, MI to Kenneth and Viola (Taylor) Geiger on July 23, 1942. At the age of three, the family moved to Traverse City, where Ed graduated from Traverse...
Sandra L Svec
Mar 14, 2018
Sandra Louise Svec (Cogswell), age 73, is singing with angels as she went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2018. Born to Ray and Ethel Cogswell on August 8, 1944 in St. Johns, MI. She grew up in Traverse City after moving north at the age of 4. She was active in 4-H (where she participated in the...
Lucinda Lou Savage
Mar 13, 2018
Lucinda L. Savage entered into eternal life surrounded by family and loved ones on March 13, 2018. Lucinda was born on April 30, 1948 to Luella and John Savage of Williamsburg. She is survived by Sister Rosie(Al Kniss) Lautner, brother Larry (Linda)Savage and Brother in-law Mike Galligan; Nephew Jim (Brenda) Galligan, Nieces Sherry (Bruce) Hacker, Kristy Giddis, Jodi (David Brown)...
Jane Macleay
Mar 13, 2018
Jane Ellen Macleay, 74, of Traverse City, passed away March 13, 2018. She was the daughter of John and Ellen (Marcus) Macleay, born September 1, 1943 in Punta Arenas, Chile. Jane grew up with her sister and parents on a large sheep ranch in Tierra del Fuego, Chile. Jane's grandfather had been recruited in Scotland to come to Chile to...
Clifford Philip Davis
Mar 12, 2018
Traverse City - Clifford Philip Davis, 93, of Traverse City, formerly of Empire passed away March 12, 2018 at Orchard Creek. Cliff was born on August 13, 1924 in Omena to the late Philip Edward and Mali (Setterbo) Davis. On May 3, 1947 Cliff married Berniece G. McGarry. She preceded him in death in 2001 Cliff honorably served our country...
Pauline Mae Tillock
Mar 12, 2018
Pauline M. Tillock TRAVERSE CITY – Pauline Mae Tillock passed away on Monday March 12, 2018 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Pauline was born June 26, 1919 in Breckenridge, MI. She attended Saginaw High School in Saginaw, MI where she graduated in 1936. She married William (Bill) Arthur Tillock in 1944 in Flint,...
Norma N Andersen
Mar 12, 2018
Norma N. Andersen, 91, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in Suttons Bay, Michigan, surrounded by love and care. Norma was born March 19, 1926 to Fred and Doris (Elliot) Haars in Walker, Iowa. She attended high school in Center Point, Iowa and married Jack Kidd shortly after graduating. She and Jack had five children together. Norma remarried Chris Andersen...
Jeanne Curran Wallace
Mar 11, 2018
Jeanne Curran Wallace, 61, of Swartz Creek, pssed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Jeanne was born on August 11, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio and was the second daughter of Donald and Jeanne Curran. Jeanne graduated from New Canaan High School in Connecticut in 1973 and was one of a select few to graduate in three years. She graduated from...
William John Siler
Mar 10, 2018
William John Siler, 80, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home. Bill was born on Monday, May 10, 1937 in Merrill, Michigan, to Ida Marie (Feldtman) and Ralph Xavier Siler. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Merrill, Michigan , and furthered his education at Ferris State (College) University, where he majored in Personnel...
Larry E. Miller
Mar 9, 2018
Larry Eugene Miller, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. Larry was born on January 22, 1932 in Jasper Township in Midland County to the late Roland Eugene and Hazel Gertrude (Hetzman) Miller. Larry served our country honorably as a member of the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in...
Daniel Robert Koons
Mar 9, 2018
Daniel Robert Koons, 66, of Lewiston, ME, formerly of Big Rapids, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Marshwood Center in Lewiston, Maine. Dan was born on Friday, April 27, 1951 to the late Jerry and Jeannette (Newton) Koons at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969 and then joined the U. S. Army...
Daniel A. Nemode
Mar 9, 2018
Daniel A. Nemode, 68, of Traverse City passed away peacefully March 9, 2018 in Mesa, AZ. Dan was born on February 17, 1950 in Bay City, MI and is survived by his sons Matt of Traverse City, Ben (Katie) of Wayzata, MN and Scott of Detroit, MI; and grandson Mason. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held...
Madeleine M. Cherry
Mar 9, 2018
Madeleine M. Cherry, 94 of Maple City passed away March 9, 2018. Madeleine was born on December 22, 1923 in Grand Rapids to the late Paul and Mary (Genson) Wilbur. Madeleine was a book keeper. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, gardening and exploring the back woods of Upper Michigan. She also liked to help her husband with their...
Robert "Bob" C. Hood Sr.
Mar 8, 2018
Robert Charles Hood, Sr "Bob" of Traverse City MI November 20, 1934 - March 8, 2018 Born in Pittsburg PA, Bob graduated from Ambridge High School in 1952. He served his country during the Korean War with the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion, Company A, 3rd Armored Division, 4th Platoon and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959. He spent...
Orville Ronald Thomas
Mar 8, 2018
Orville Ronald Thomas, 82, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Orville was born on November 29, 1935 in Monroe Center, Michigan, son of Pete & Ellen Thomas. He attended high school in Kingsley where he was a standout basketball player. He served his country in the United States Navy and returned to the...
Nancy Jo Shay
Mar 8, 2018
Nancy Jo (Lappo /Schneider) Shay, 74, of , died Thursday, March 08, 2018 in Traverse City. Nancy was born on Sunday, June 13, 1943 to the late Leonard and Margery (George) Lappo in Detroit. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1961. Nancy owned and operated Jo-Don Upholstery for over 30 years and was an avid gardner. She...
Thad Alan King
Mar 7, 2018
Thad Alan King, 79, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Thad was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on November 4, 1938, to Herbert and Helen Hamilton (Honey) King. On June 6, 1964, Thad married Dorothy Elaine Burton, the love of his life, who passed away on March 29, 1988. Thad graduated from Kansas State University with a...
Charles Flaska
Mar 6, 2018
A pillar and titan in Leelanau County for over half a century, Charles J Flaska, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 6, 2018. He was born on July 13, 1928 at a home in Maple City, the son of Delbert and Tillie (King) Flaska. A respected man in the community known for being a hard worker and a...
Barbara Dean Balentine
Mar 6, 2018
Barbara Dean Balentine, 76, of Traverse City, MI died Tuesday, March 06, 2018 at her home. Barbara was born on April 9, 1941 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Donald Edward and Lillian Charlotte (Stair) Grosskopf. She was raised in LaCrosse and graduated from LaCrosse Central High School in 1959. She married Wayne Papenfuss in LaCrosse on Sept. 17, 1960...
