Leonard E. Sass
Jan 24, 2018
INTERLOCHEN - Leonard Ernest Sass, 87, of Interlochen, passed away on January 24, 2018. Leonard was born on October 23, 1930 in Port Huron, MI, to the late William and Martha (Paul) Sass. Leonard is a veteran of The Korean war and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married Hazel L Heins on Saturday, April 14, 1956...
Elizabeth Jo Lewis
Jan 24, 2018
Elizabeth (Betty) Lewis passed away peacefully on January 24, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions where she had been a resident since November. It was her 83rd birthday. She is survived by her husband John, whom she married in 1962; children Kathleen Franklin (Michael) of Traverse City, MI; Elizabeth Blondia (Joseph) of Maple City, MI; and a stepson Tim Lewis (June)...
Jaxon James Gary
Jan 23, 2018
Baby Jaxon James Gary of Interlochen was gathered in to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents and was surrounded by his family. Jaxon was born on April 26, 2017 to Andrew Gary and Jessica Mack in Traverse City. At just two months old Jaxon was diagnosed...
Betty Ann Groleau
Jan 22, 2018
Betty A. Groleau, 85, of Traverse City, passed away January 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Herman and Beulah (Root) Jarmer. At the age of 10, she moved from Chicago to Williamsburg with her family and ended up on farming property that touched the homestead of whom...
Dorothy Jean Beers
Jan 22, 2018
Dorothy Jean Beers peacefully passed away after a very brief illness, surrounded by her children at the Munson Medical Center on Monday January 22nd, 2018. The love of her life, John had passed away May 6th, 2014. John and Dorothy celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary with the annual family tradition known as, 'The John & Dorothy Beers Anniversary Pub Crawl'...
Carrie Elizabeth Clifford
Jan 22, 2018
Carrie Elizabeth Clifford, 56, of Suttons Bay, MI passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Carrie was born June 6, 1961 to Loren Clifford and Nancy Clifford in Torrance, CA. She attended Mount Pleasant High School and moved to Keystone, CO after high school where she worked at a ski resort. At different...
Susan Kay Loda
Jan 22, 2018
Susan Kay Loda, 76, of Traverse City died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Susan was born on Tuesday, January 28, 1941 in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of Robert and Lois (Rohde) Crabb and step-father G. Don Ellis. The family later moved to Traverse City where she attended Traverse City schools and graduated...
Jeraldine "Jeri" R. Cooper
Jan 22, 2018
Jeraldine "Jeri" Rae Cooper, 82, of Elk Rapids, MI, passed away on January 22, 2018. Jeri was born on August 9, 1935 in Jackson MI to the late Paul Ray and Marian (McLaughlin) Johnson. Jeri lived on the family farm with her sister Janet and her parents where she and her sister played with cousins, picked asparagus, and gardened, and...
Zelna L. Dreves
Jan 21, 2018
Zelna L. Dreves, 82, of Traverse City and formerly Paradise, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 21st, 2018 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Zelna was born on April 6th, 1935 in Nelma, Wisconsin to the late Jess and Nina (Spencer) Puishis. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1953. On September 25th, 1954...
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...
