Juanita L. Shanks
Oct 14, 2017
Juanita L. Shanks, age 86 of Glen Arbor, formerly of Empire and Ludington, died October 14, 2017, at the Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau. Juanita was born in Big Rapids on September 12, 1931, the daughter of the late Vernon and late Ethel (Fredrick) Stanley. Following high school, she spent a great deal of time dedicating herself to the hotel,...
Alexander Richard Grizzel
Oct 14, 2017
Alexander 'Alex' Richard Grizzel, 23, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his home. Alex was born Wednesday, July 13, 1994 to Richard and Anne (Bartosek) Grizzel in Traverse City, MI. Alex spent his life looking for adventure and finding joy in living on the edge. He was a talented hockey player who played on local travel...
Sidney E. Throop
Oct 13, 2017
Sidney E. Throop, 86, of Traverse City, passed away October 13, 2017 with his family surrounding him. Sid was born June 20 1931 to the late Thorp and Beatrice (Rhodes) in Traverse City. In 1949 Sid graduated from high school. For all that knew him, Sid was Mr. Fix It. He could repair anything and was able to pass that...
Lois Evelyn Makowski
Oct 12, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Lois E. Makowski, age 97, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Boardman Lake Glens-Highlander. Lois was born in Beulah, MI on June 28, 1920 to Alfred and Minnie Taylor. Lois lived in Beulah, Flint, Florida, and Holland prior to moving to the Traverse City area. Lois loved her family and was particularly proud of her...
John W. Thomas
Oct 11, 2017
John William Thomas, born on October 2, 1951 in Detroit passed away surrounded by his family on October 11, 2017 at Munson Medical Center's Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan. John is the son of Donald and Margaret Thomas of Grand Rapids, Michigan. John will be missed by many family and friends for his sweet generosity and subtle humor. He...
Harold "Richard" Emmett
Oct 9, 2017
ELK RAPIDS - H. Richard Emmett H. Richard Emmett, 91, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He is survived by wife Joanne of 59 years and three daughters, Leslie (Mark) Vanderwerf, Linda Jensen (Joe Bronk) and Laura (Brian) Derusha; eight grandchildren, David (Bre), Jenny, Katie, Nicole, Alec, Lauren, Brandon (Emily) and Delaney; and three great grandchildren, Cameren,...
Mariam Alexanian Duckwall
Oct 9, 2017
Mariam Alexanian Duckwall, 91 died Monday, October 09, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. She was born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, to the late Mildred and Joseph H. Alexanian. Mariam received her B.A. Degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Master's Degree from Michigan State University. She was active in theatre. In 1950 she was one of 10 in...
Martha J. Lavire
Oct 8, 2017
Martha Jeanne LaVire, 93, passed away on October 8, 2017 in Traverse City. Martha was born on December 22, 1923 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Marie Breuze. Growing up in Chicago, Martha spent her time enjoying the music, culture, and shopping of the Windy City. A child of French immigrants, she also adored French culture and cuisine. Martha studied...
Florence "Lynne" Campenhout
Oct 8, 2017
Florence E. "Lynne" Campenhout, 86, of Traverse City, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Culver Meadows AFC in Traverse City. She was born September 9, 1931, in Detroit, to Florian and Mary Markovich. She married Albert E. Campenhout on January 2, 1960 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 2006. She had been a member of the Friendly Garden...
John Robert Sanchez
Oct 7, 2017
John Robert Sanchez, 79, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Sunday, March 6, 1938 to John and Helen (McShosh) Sanchez in Detroit, MI. He attended Western High School and was a State Champion diver. It was a chance meeting after high school while swimming where...
Paul Joseph Schettek
Oct 6, 2017
Paul J. Schettek, 94, of Maple City passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born March 22, 1923 to John and Helen (Osie) Schettek in Maple City. He was the second youngest of 10. When Paul was young his father passed away, which forced him to assume many responsibilities...
Travis Neil Olson
Oct 6, 2017
Travis Neil Olson, 84, of Traverse City passed away October 6, 2017 at Munson Medical Center with his beloved wife by his side. Travis was born on November 19, 1932 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Sylvia Olson. On August 22, 1959, Travis married the love of his life, Lucile Mae Anderson in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Travis graduated...
Gail Joan Strong
Oct 6, 2017
Gail Strong of Traverse City passed away peacefully in hospice on October 6, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones and many of her numerous friends. She was born on June 28, 1934 to David and Blanche Henry and is survived by her brother Jim of Medford, Oregon. Gail graduated from Redford High School in 1952 and married her high school...
Glenn F. Aylsworth
Oct 6, 2017
Glenn F. Aylsworth, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Empire died Friday, October 6, 2017 Glenn was born on Friday, November 14, 1924 to the late Alonzo and Gladys (Purdy) Aylsworth in Empire. He attended Empire schools, continuing his education at Ferris State (College) University, earning his teaching degree and later earning his juris doctor degree from the Detroit...
Catherine Louise Ochs
Oct 5, 2017
Catherine Louise Ochs, 96 of Traverse City passed away at Traverse Manor on October 5, 2017 with family at her side. Catherine was born on August 10, 1921 in Witt, Illinois to the late Tony and Mary (Verricker) Sellett. She and her 3 siblings were raised by her father and grandmother following Mary's premature death. The family moved to Charleston,...
William 'Bill' Pratt
Oct 5, 2017
William 'Bill' Pratt, 69, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born October 7, 1947 to the late Wilfred and Hope (Yarian) Pratt in Detroit, MI. Forty years ago he married his loving and devoted wife, Sherry (Stacknik). Bill was a man few words, but one of...
Lee C. Stephenson
Oct 4, 2017
Lee Stephenson, 92, of Traverse City passed away at her home on October 4, 2017. Lee was born on March 24, 1925 in Traverse City to the late Leo G. and Helen Hughes (DeWitt) Culman. In 1948, Lee married the love of her life Walter Stephenson at St. Francis Catholic Church. Lee was a teacher. She taught french, spanish, german...
Perella A. Tull
Oct 4, 2017
Perella A. (Andrus) Tull of Traverse City, Michigan passed away October 4, 2017 at Orchard Creek Supportive care surrounded by her family. Perella was born in Perkins, Michigan on January 20, 1917, daughter of the late Ira and Laura (Badger) Andrus. She married Maurice "Bud" Tull on July 17, 1942, who preceded her in death on November 15, 1982. Perella...
Jean Lorraine Meredith
Oct 4, 2017
Our beautiful, funny, and fun mom, Jean Lorraine Meredith, passed away October 4, 2017. Born in 1920 in Detroit, she was the daughter of Thomas and Crystal Borthwick, and the youngest of their four children, including Virginia, Robert, and Don. She married our handsome, funny dad, Jim Meredith, on October 30, 1946 in Detroit. He pre-deceased her in 2001, 3...
Wilma J. Wright
Oct 3, 2017
Wilma J. Wright, 89, of Grawn passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. Wilma was born on May 23, 1928 in Beulah to the late Bert and Myrtle (Vincent) Rayle. She was a graduate of Honor High School. Wilma was employed as a nurse with the Traverse City State Hospital, retiring after 36 years. She was...
