Barbara A. Anderson
Mar 5, 2018
Barbara A. Anderson (Barbie), age 54, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of John and Joan (Cox) Walters. Barbie graduated from Saint Francis High School in 1982. She attended Northwestern Michigan College and graduated from the Insurance Institute of America in 1994. Barbie married the love of...
Bernadette "Bernie" M. Ansell
Mar 5, 2018
Bernadette Marie Ansell, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 with her daughter by her side. Bernie was born August 10, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, the 5th of 10 children, to the late Edgar and Leona (Corriveau) Masse. She was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and often talked about how her relationship with...
Dolores Maria Rode
Mar 4, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - Dolores Maria Rode (nee Goodyke) left us on Sunday, March 4, 2018 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's and its complications. She was a fierce defender of children, working over 30 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care to protect them as they were reunited as a family. She was honored...
Geraldine "Gerry" M. Brunet
Mar 3, 2018
Geraldine M. Brunet, 92, of Empire passed away peacefully on March 3, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by her family. Gerry was born on October 28, 1925 in Empire, Michigan to the late Philip and Effa (Baatz) Payment. She married the love of her life Henry "Hank" Brunet on August 24, 1946 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He...
John Wesley Mack Iii
Mar 3, 2018
John Wesley Mack III, 68, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born on May 4, 1948 in Madison, WI to John and Jean (Scherer) Mack. He married Linda Casper on June 21, 1969 in Janesville , WI. John moved to the Traverse City area where he and Linda...
Frank John Alfonso
Mar 3, 2018
Frank John Alfonso TRAVERSE CITY – Frank John Alfonso, age 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living in the loving care of his family. Frank was born on August 18, 1927 in Ionia, MI to Vito and Constance (Chimienti) Alfonso. He graduated from Ionia High School where he was remembered...
Viola Eitniear
Mar 2, 2018
Viola V. Eitniear, 86, of Greilickville, passed away at MediLodge Nursing Home in Suttons Bay, on Friday March 2, 2018 after a battle with liver cancer. Viola was born on March 4, 1931 in Traverse City. She was employed at Bell Telephone and The Record Eagle newspaper. Viola enjoyed caring for her family, her pets and her plants and painting....
Lola Foster
Mar 2, 2018
Lola Doreen (Nicky) Foster passed away at French Manor South on March 2, 2018, with the love and support of her family ever present. She was born on July 15, 1927 to Viola and John Nixon, in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. She attended kindergarten through second grade in Toronto, Canada until her parents returned to Michigan. Lola spent the rest of...
Douglas Frederick Kelty
Mar 1, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Douglas Frederick Kelty, age 93, of Lake Ann, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in the loving care of his family. Doug was born in East Lansing on March 10, 1924 to Russell and Gladys (Harrison) Kelty. Doug lived in the Traverse City area since 1995. He honorably served...
Leslie J. Ansted
Mar 1, 2018
"Grief is the price we pay for Love" (Queen Elizabeth II). On March 1, 2018 John Charles Ansted Sr. lost the love of his life, Leslie Jane Ansted after a difficult but graceful battle with ovarian cancer. Leslie is survived by the "lights of her life", sons John Ansted (Jennifer) and David Ansted (Joanna). Leslie and John lost their infant...
Richard John Schilling M.D.
Feb 26, 2018
GLEN ARBOR —Dr. Richard "Dick" J. Schilling, 90, a humble servant of Jesus Christ and a dear, dear friend to many, went home to be with his Lord, family by his side, on Feb. 26, 2018. Dick was born to George A. and Ruth (Tourner) Schilling in Detroit, on Jan. 12, 1928 and raised in Hinsdale, Illinois. His youth was...
Barbara L. Loesel
Feb 26, 2018
Barbara Lee Loesel, 78, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother and friend to many. Barb was born on March 26, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Dorothy (Ludy) Jenkins. Barb grew up and attended Denby High School in Detroit before attending Albion College. She transferred her...
Bill E. Sloan
Feb 25, 2018
William 'Bill' Ernell Sloan, 72, of Atlanta, MI passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born September 3, 1945 in St Joseph, MO to Ernell and Doris (Rae) Sloan. After high school Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He returned to the Madison Heights area and...
Dr. Judith Ann Savage Hoeffler
Feb 25, 2018
Judith Ann Savage Hoeffler, of Suttons Bay, MI., departed this life on February 25, 2018. She leaves her beloved family members, including husband, Dr. John Wallace Hoeffler of Suttons Bay, MI., and their son, Nicholas Robert Hoeffler, and his wife, Kathryn Anne Lindeman, of Chicago, IL. Dr. Hoeffler received a bachelor's degree in journalism and both the master and doctor...
Gerald L. Korb
Feb 25, 2018
Gerald Lee Korb, 84, of Traverse City passed away February 25, 2018 at the Villa at Traverse Pointe with his family by his side. Gerald was born on January 12, 1934 to the late Adolph and Frances (Mikowski) Korb in Traverse City, MI. Gerald served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1953-1956. Jerry married...
Raymond A. Plamondon
Feb 22, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - Raymond Plamondon, 87, of Traverse City, passed away February 22, 2018, with his family by his side. Raymond was born on June 13, 1930, in Lake Leelanau to Raymond J. and Catherine (Kolarik) Plamondon. He graduated from Lake Leelanau St Mary High School in 1949. The following year he went to work sailing on freighters on the...
Lucile Mae Olson
Feb 21, 2018
Lucile Mae Olson, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at Northport Highlands. Lucile was born in Grantsburg, WI on January 25, 1935 to Mabel (Nelson) and Carl Alvin Anderson. Following high school, Lucile attended the University of Wisconsin - Stout and received a BS Degree in Education in 1957. She taught school in Wisconsin and Michigan...
Richard Dale Brow
Feb 21, 2018
Richard Dale Brow, 81, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home. Rich was born on December 6, 1936 in Flint, Michigan to the late Edward and Loyola (Drow) Brow. He married the love of his life Velma LaCross, who survives, on June 5, 1956 in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Rich honorably served his country as...
