William J. Edson
Feb 21, 2018
Bill Edson went to his heavenly home in good company. God welcomed Billy Graham and Bill Edson on the same day. Bill had a rocky start in life. He was born in Detroit to Roy and Lillian (Stead) Edson. His mother died in childbirth. His father was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, WWII when Bill was seven years...
Michael Lee Mcguire
Feb 20, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Michael L. McGuire, beloved by family, friends, and colleagues alike, passed away peacefully at the Munson Hospice House on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the age of 67. Mike's loving wife, Nancy, cared for him throughout his battle with cancer. Mike served the Traverse City Area through 35 years of service at the Traverse Area District Library,...
Katherine Bess Brinker
Feb 20, 2018
Katherine Bess Brinker, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on February 20, 2018. Katherine was born on September 24, 1942 in Pontiac, MI. to her parents the late Lyle Stanley and Elsie I. (Doan) Bumstead. She graduated from Fenton High School in 1960 and attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned a B.A. degree in Education. Katherine taught at Emmerson...
Mark Wade Rongey
Feb 20, 2018
Mark Wade Rongey, 55, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatitis. Mark was born on February 4, 1963 in Traverse City to Donald and Dorothy Jean (Broad) Rongey. He was married to Bonnie Carrier on October 11, 2012. He had been employed as a tool...
Dr. James 'Jim' Johnston
Feb 19, 2018
Dr. James D. Johnston, 89, of Traverse City, passed away February 19, 2018 with his wife and children by his side. Jim was born November 18, 1928 to the late Joyce and Clara (Jones) in Norway, MI. He was a significant leader in the medical community. He created Kids Creek Children's Clinic in 1962. He was elected as president of...
Fredith Violet Easton
Feb 19, 2018
Fredith Violet Easton, 96, of Traverse City passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at French Manor Senior Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 9, 1921 to Frank and Violet (Ostrander) Hawkins in Onaway, MI. She worked as a telephone operator for MI Bell for many years. Fredith married Clifford Raymond Somerville in 1941 and together...
William Everett Wilson
Feb 19, 2018
OWOSSO - William "Bill" Everett Wilson, psychologist, photographer and author, passed away in Owosso, on Feb. 19, 2018. He was 94. William was born in Traverse City, on July 7, 1923, to Roy Willard Wilson and Mary Dandy Wilson. The family moved to Detroit, where he attended Monnier Elementary and Cooley High School. William entered the U. S. Army Air...
Richard "Jerry" Raymond
Feb 19, 2018
Richard "Jerry" Raymond, Honor, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on February 19, 2018. Born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 14, 1928, he graduated from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) in 1950 where he lettered in two sports - football and baseball. He later received his Masters degree from the University of Michigan and did...
Lavern "Vern" C. Stepke
Feb 18, 2018
Lavern "Vern" Calvin Stepke, 92, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Traverse Victorian Senior Living. Vern was born on January 11, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Herbert and Alice (Whiting) Stepke. He married the love of his life Ida Harchis on September 6, 1946. She preceded him in death on October 24,...
Frank Dean Boldebuck
Feb 18, 2018
Frank Dean Boldebuck, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Frank was born October 13, 1954 in Saginaw to Henry and Virginia (Pingot) Boldebuck. He was a longtime resident of Leelanau County. Frank loved hunting, gardening and farming. He was a builder for most of his career...
Daniel "Beechie" Miller
Feb 18, 2018
Daniel Beechan "Beechie" Miller, born to earthly life August 1, 1987, went to be with our Lord for eternity on February 18, 2018. Beechie will be forever missed by his parents, Daniel and Maris Miller, brother Jacob and Katherine Miller, niece Charlotte Miller, Grandmother Betty Miller, Grandparents Donald and Bobbie Elliott, Aunts and Uncles Kelly and Debra Miller, David and...
Maryedna Louise Hutchinson
Feb 17, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – MaryEdna Louise Hutchinson, age 93, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City in the loving care of her family. MaryEdna Louise Hutchinson dropped her robe of flesh and picked up the shining crowns of her heavenly reward. Born MaryEdna Louise Jahraus in Cuyahoga, Ohio near Cleveland,...
Josephine Frances Ribel
Feb 15, 2018
Josephine "Jo" Frances Ribel, 92, of Traverse City, passed away on February 15, 2018 at Munson. Jo was born on December 9, 1925 in Dearborn, MI, to her parents the late Joseph and Josephine (Adragna) Fundaro. She graduated from Fordson High School where she excelled on the girls swim team. She met the love of her life Louis Joseph Ribel...
Marilyn Jeannine Schoonover
Feb 15, 2018
Marilyn Jeannine Schoonover, 80, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Munson Hospice House. Marilyn was born May 31, 1937 to Clyde and Marguerite (McQuistion) Engstrom in LeRoy, MI. Marilyn's extracurricular high school activities included playing piano and French horn in the school band, cheerleading, and baton twirling. Following high school, Marilyn attended Central Michigan College...
Candice Leigh Golden
Feb 14, 2018
Candice "Candy" Leigh Golden, 66, formerly of Petoskey, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Munson Medical Center. Candy was born in Traverse City on June 28, 1951 to her parents the late Willard Max and Barbara Jean (Blanchard) Golden. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. Candy was a part of the family...
Kenneth George Roth
Feb 14, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Kenneth G. Roth, age 78, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the French Manor Yorkshire in the loving care of his family. At request of the family, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Jacqueline L. Jones
Feb 12, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – Jacqueline L. Jones, age 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018 at French Manor South, in the loving care of her family. Jacqueline was born to Carl and Ruth (Bradford) Gertz on September 26, 1923 in Hammond, IN. Jacqueline was raised in Oak Lawn, IL where she graduated from high school. Shortly...
Thomas "Tom" H. Ronayne
Feb 12, 2018
Thomas Holden Patrick George Ronayne was a leap year baby, born on February 29th, 1940. He was a renaissance man, spending 5 years in Catholic Seminary, teaching English as a Second Language in New York, and driving a taxi in Detroit. Tom found his bride, Marie (Grace), frying smelt with fellow students in an apartment at Wayne State University in...
Ruth Gertrude Goodman
Feb 11, 2018
Ruth Goodman, 101, passed away Sunday morning, February 11, 2018, at her home. She was born May 5, 1916, the youngest daughter of Henry J. and Emma Weiselberg Witkop. She lived all of her life in Grand Traverse County. May 14, 1933, she married Wilson R. Goodman. They were happily married for 63 years until his death in 1996. Although...
Rachel Frances Ovalle
Feb 11, 2018
Rachel Frances Ovalle, 19, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly February 11, 2018. She was born July 18, 1998 to Steven Ovalle and Susan Alexander in Methuen, MA. Rachel grew up on Old Mission Peninsula where she attended Old Mission Peninsula School from preschool through 5th grade. She loved her Old Mission family and her childhood memories will always be...
