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...
Suzanne Bennett
Mar 30, 2018
Suzanne S. Bennett Traverse City - Suzanne S. Bennett, age 86, passed away peaceably Friday, March 30, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Sue was born November 20th, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Mildred and Charles Spencer. She earned a Bachelors degree in English from Michigan State University. She was married to Joseph Brooke Bennett who...
Kathleen "Kathy" Kostrzewa
Mar 30, 2018
Kathleen ("Kathy") Ann Kostrzewa passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2018. She was born June 22, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan to Donald and Kathleen (Leidlein) Perry. Kathy was married on June 2, 1961 to former husband Joseph Kostrzewa and moved to Traverse City in 1970, where she was an active and dedicated volunteer for numerous area charities, including...
Jason Larry Clous
Mar 28, 2018
Jason Larry Clous, 43, of Lake Ann, passed away March 28, 2018 to begin his eternal journey with the Lord. He was born January 9, 1975 in Traverse City. He was an avid artist most specifically drawing, had an appreciation for Star Wars, loved history and cherished the time he spent with his family at home or on vacation. He...
Natalie Spencer Murphy
Mar 27, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY - Natalie (Morley) Murphy, age 93, a long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away Tuesday. Natalie was the daughter of Edward (Ted) Burrows and Helen Hallenbeck (Spencer) Morley. She was born in Saginaw and lived nearly all her life in Saginaw and Saginaw Township. Natalie graduated from Saginaw High in 1942 and attended the University of Michigan. Natalie...
Dr. Zachary Francis Endress Md
Mar 25, 2018
Zachary Francis Endress, MD, 100, of Traverse City and formerly of Bloomfield Hills, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Zac was born on Thursday, September 27, 1917 to the late Zachary and Agnes (Sharp) Endress in Altoona, PA. He complete his schooling there, then continued his education at St. Vincent's College and Georgetown University,...
Robert Edward Seekins
Mar 24, 2018
Robert Edward Seekins, 73, of Traverse City passed away March 24, 2018. Robert was born on September 13, 1944 in Appleton, WI to the late James and Alice (Faevel) Seekins. On October 12, 1974 Robert married Kathy A. Hujet in Green Bay, WI. Bob served our country honorably as a member of the United States Coast Guard. He was the...
Ruthann M. (Nee Twomley) Fischer
Mar 24, 2018
Ruthann M. (nee Twomley) Fischer was born on October 15, 1938 in Owosso, Michigan to Ford and Helen (nee Marrah) Twomley. She died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Mrs. Fischer graduated from St. Paul's Catholic High School in Owosso, Mi. She continued her education at Sienna Heights College and Nazareth College...
Ryan Lee Packer
Mar 23, 2018
Ryan Lee Packer, 26, of Byron Center, MI passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home. Ryan was born on July 31, 1991 to Bill and Teena (Kremer) Packer in Kissimmee, FL. He moved to Traverse City with his family and attended Traverse City Prep High School, graduating with honors. He attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Ryan...
Donald 'Big D' Gullekson
Mar 23, 2018
Donald K. Gullekson, "Big D", 66, passed away March 23, 2018, after a brief but courageous battle with brain cancer at the Munson Hospice House with his family by his side. On May 15, 1951, Don entered this world into the loving arms of his late mother Jean (Butzin) and father Kay Gullekson, in Dearborn, MI. Don will always be...
Barbara Jeanne Werle
Mar 23, 2018
Barbara Jeanne Werle, 83, of Traverse City passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Water's Edge Assisted Living with her children at her side. Barbara was born on June 25, 1934 to Albert and Carol (Young) Dixon in Port Huron, MI. She attended Beloit College in Beloit, WI where she studied biology. Barbara was easy going, down to earth and...
