Cheryl Ann Masvero
Jan 20, 2018
Cheryl Ann Masvero, 70, of Traverse City, passed away January 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Cheryl's Life Story began on January 13, 1948, born to the late Gilbert and Verona (Betts) Rosewarne. She was the oldest sister to the late Shelly Walker and to Jill (Tim) Brown. She grew up in suburbia Detroit and graduated from...
Linda Kay Martin
Jan 19, 2018
Linda Kay Martin Linda Kay Martin, 69, of Rapid City (formerly of Topeka, Kansas) passed away on January 19, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Linda was born on October 9, 1948 in Greeley, Colorado. Linda was the daughter of Ronald S. and Evelyn M. Smith who preceded her in death. Linda was diagnosed with stage 4 breast...
Karl M. Smith
Jan 18, 2018
Karl M. Smith, Jr., 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Karl was born on September 21, 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Karl and Beatrice (Slauf) Smith. He married the love of his life Joanne DeVore on June 19, 1948 in Flint. Karl served his country in the U.S. Army during World War...
Dorothy Mary Stein
Jan 17, 2018
Dorothy Mary Stein, 96, of Traverse City, passed away January 17, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born November 30, 1921 to the late Frank and Hedwig (Wurm) Clous in Hannah, MI. Dorothy grew up in the Hannah area one of 19 children. On September 29, 1945 Dorothy married the man of her...
Joe Vinson
Jan 17, 2018
Joe Vinson TRAVERSE CITY – Clarence H. Joseph Vinson, age 72, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home in the loving care of his family. Joe was born to Clarence and Mimi (Bosner) Vinson on May 28, 1945 in Frankfort, MI. Just across the lake Joe grew up in Elberta, MI with his family. He...
James Daniel Bailey Sr.
Jan 17, 2018
James Daniel Bailey Sr., 81, of Cadillac, passed away January 17, 2018 with family by his side. Jim was born to the late Albert and Ethel (Hearn) Bailey on May 11, 1936 in Alma, Michigan. Jim went to St. Louis Public Schools and was an amazing 4 letter athlete in baseball, basketball, football and track. After high school and all...
Joseph A. Kleinrichert
Jan 17, 2018
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Kleinrichert, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018 as his children held his hands. This followed a beautiful day of family visits and calls from those who loved him. Joe was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Marie (Kappel) and Paul Kleinrichert. He was the sixth of ten children, who...
Dean Gilbert Shipman
Jan 16, 2018
Traverse City- Dean G. Shipman, age 75, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Munson Hospice House in the loving care of his family. He was born on June 7, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Forest and Martha Shipman. Dean was predominately known as an educator, former principal of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School...
Rhoda Marie Kinney
Jan 15, 2018
Rhoda Marie (Sackett) Kinney, 87, of Traverse City, Michigan, went peacefully into the presence of her Heavenly Father Monday, January 15, 2018. Rhoda was born September 17, 1930 to Henry and Georgia (Baker) Sackett on the family farm on Silver Lake, Traverse City MI. She married the late Clinton E. Kinney on October 23, 1946. A woman known for her...
Larry E. Stephenson Jr.
Jan 15, 2018
Traverse City-Lawrence Elvin Stephenson "Larry Jr.", 58, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2018. He was born on April 15, 1959 to Larry and Bev Stephenson. Larry graduated from T.C. Central in 1977. He took over the family business, Larry's Pool and Spa, along with his brother Don, 20 years ago. He lived life to the fullest,...
David Arthur Mills
Jan 15, 2018
INTERLOCHEN - David Arthur Mills age 82 of Interlochen, MI, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on Monday, 1/15/18, in his home. Born in Toledo, Ohio on March 19, 1935, David was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Mills. David had also resided in Toledo, Sylvania, Ohio and St. Petersburg FL. David was an alumnus of Ohio State...
Gwen 'Glenn' Carlton Sanford
Jan 15, 2018
Gwen C. Sanford passed away peacefully, on January 15, 2018. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 26, 1942, to L. Carlton and Ida Mae (Claytor) Sanford. Following graduation from high school Gwen attended college and then began working full time. She joined the Michigan State Police in 1966. She was stationed in Pontiac and later in Traverse...
Matthew Walton Lord
Jan 13, 2018
Matthew Walton Lord, 37, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Matt was born in Gaylord on Monday, February 4, 1980. He attended St. Francis Schools and graduated from St. Francis High School. He continued his education at NMC. On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, he married the former Erin Sannes at...
Beverly G. Mccort
Jan 13, 2018
Traverse City – Beverly Garthe McCort, 87, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Culver Meadows Senior Living surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born March 15, 1930 to the late Paul and Evelyn (Owley) Garthe in Milwaukee. From there the family moved to Dayton, and then on to Traverse City in the mid-1940's. Beverly met...
James "Jim" Patrick Conley
Jan 12, 2018
James Patrick Conley, 57, of Traverse City, passed away on January 12,2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Edward Lawrence Roach Jr.
Jan 11, 2018
Edward Lawrence Roach, Jr. 90, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Ed was born on Saturday, September 3, 1927 to the late Marguerite Rosalie (Fontana) and Edward Lawrence Roach, Sr. in Detroit. Ed served our country in the U. S. Navy. On Saturday, April 19, 1952, in Detroit, he married...
Arthur M. Keillor
Jan 11, 2018
Arthur M. Keillor, age 95, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at his home in the loving care of his family. Arthur was born December 16, 1922 to Earl and Sarah Keillor in Pontiac, Michigan. His parents moved to Reading, Michigan where he attended schools in Reading and Coldwater. He also graduated from Albion High School. After...
John Leon Goodman
Jan 11, 2018
TRAVERSE CITY – John Leon Goodman, 90, passed away on January 11, 2018. The son of William and Harriet (Wood) Goodman, he was born in Lansing on June 27, 1927. After high school graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Force and served in Italy and Germany during World War II performing his duties overseas for fifteen months as a...
Kenneth R. Weitschat
Jan 11, 2018
Kenneth R. Weitschat, 88, of Elk Rapids began the first hole of his eternal game on January 11, 2018 joining his wife, Margaret. Ken was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Hyne), born on February 6, 1929 in Detroit. On March 10, 1951 he married the woman of his dreams and together raised three wonderful children and spent...
Julie M. Mountz
Jan 9, 2018
Honor – Julie Mountz, 59, of Honor passed away unexpectedly January 9, 2018, near Cordes Junction, Arizona. Julie was born on January 25, 1958, in Grosse Pointe to Henry and Jane (Pelkey) Meurer. On April 7, 1984, Julie married Thomas Mountz in the All Faiths Chapel at the State Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan. An MSU graduate, Julie began her...
