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...
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...
