Sallie Joan Campbell
Oct 1, 2017
Sallie was a gracious, courageous, long-suffering servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Long-suffering in her battle with Multiple Sclerosis for over 40 years, she chose not to question why she was carrying such a burden, instead chose to share her love of Christ. Sallie left a lasting impact on all who were blessed to meet her as she...
James D Shumate
Oct 1, 2017
James D. Shumate, 86, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on Wednesday, December 31, 1930, to James and Anne (Lambert) Shumate in Jackson, Ohio. Better known as Jim, he attended Jackson High School where he was active in both athletics and band. He developed a deep...
Bryan John Borchardt
Oct 1, 2017
GLEN ARBOR – Bryan Borchardt, age 54, of Glen Arbor, died Sunday, October 1st, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family. Bryan died Sunday evening about 7:10 just as the sun was setting. We had spent the day Saturday watching movies, playing with puppies and sorting through dog paraphernalia. Once he worked through the difficult phase...
Alder "Jack" John Niescur
Oct 1, 2017
Alder "Jack" John Niescur, 85, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, October 01, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Jack was born on January 2, 1932 in Leelanau County to the late John and Frances Niescur. Jack lived in the Traverse City area his whole life. He retired from Boughey Bottling as a truck driver and post-retirement he was employed in...
Joy (Kyser) Smeltekop
Sep 30, 2017
Joy Loraine Smeltekop (Kyser) of Traverse City, MI was taken from us on September 30, 2017. Joy was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on November 19, 1932 to James and Agnes Kyser. She was a graduate of Traverse City High School (1951) and a member of Northwestern Michigan College's (NMC) first graduating class (1953) and continued her education, earning a...
Eula Mae Murray
Sep 30, 2017
Eula Mae Murray, age 95, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Funeral services are pending at this time.
Alyssa Benso-Baxter
Sep 28, 2017
Alyssa Marie Benso-Baxter, 41, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at her home. Alyssa was born Saturday, January 3, 1976 to Alfred and Adele (Johnson) Benso in Southfield, MI. Alyssa married Scott Baxter on November 4, 1996 in Columbus, OH. She worked as the office manager and insurance agent for her family owned business. Alyssa will be...
Ellen J. Carey
Sep 27, 2017
Ellen J. Carey TRAVERSE CITY – Ellen J. Carey, age 79, of Traverse City, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City in the loving care of her family. Ellen was born to Richard and Frances VanDerherchen, on March 2, 1938 in Detroit, MI. Ellen grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from...
John Howard Rinehart
Sep 26, 2017
John 'Howard' Rinehart, 76, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Howard was born on Thursday, October 31, 1940 to John and Lois (Core) Rinehart in Traverse City. He attended Glen Lake High School and was a member of the 1959 championship basketball team. After graduation he went to work for a local...
Patricia Sue Ritter
Sep 25, 2017
Patricia Sue Ritter, 74, of Traverse City passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Ritter's Assisted Living Center with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1943 to Edwin and Gwendolyn (Seaman) Sachtleben in Traverse City. She attended the one room School on Cedar Run road, graduated from Traverse City Central High School and...
Florie B. Alandt
Sep 25, 2017
Florie B. Alandt Traverse City - Florie Alandt, 81, of Traverse City died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Florie was born on December 28, 1935 in Nice, France to the late Charles and Marie Louise (Pellier) Houques - Fourcade. She immigrated from France at the age of 22 on board the...
Glen H. Lee
Sep 24, 2017
Glen H. Lee began enjoying his life in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 24, 2017. He was born on April 26, 1918, in Bingham Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, to Albert Ackley Lee and Hannah Ulvund Lee. Lee Point, near Suttons Bay, is named for his family. His parents predeceased him in death, as did his...
Arthur C. Urban
Sep 24, 2017
Arthur Clement Urban, 66, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Thompson, Michigan. Art was born on May 4, 1951, in Rogers City to Clement J. and Mary Jane (Smolinski) Urban. He attended school in Rogers City, graduating in 1969. He then continued his education at Central Michigan University, earning his bachelor's degree in biology. He...
Louise Bass
Sep 23, 2017
Eleanor Louise Bass, 87, of Traverse City passed away September 23, 2017 at her home with family by her side. Louise was born on October 29, 1929 in Grosse Pointe Farms to the late Burt A. and Muriel L. (Vizzard) McClellan. Louise married Jack Bass Jr. in Detroit on January 21, 1956. Louise was an accomplished artist. She worked for...
Norman Lester Buchan
Sep 23, 2017
Traverse City - Norman Lester Buchan, 83, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in his chair at his home on September 23, 2017. Norm was born on August 5, 1934 in Traverse City to the late Lester Martin and Florence (Holman) Buchan. He attended Maple Grove School through the eighth grade and worked on the family farm and assorted jobs...
Robert Joseph Goodrich
Sep 22, 2017
Robert Joseph Goodrich passed away on September 22, 2017 at the age of 88 at Munson Hospice House. Bob was born on April 5, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Robert Remington and Dorothy Katherine (O'Connor) Goodrich. He married Karen Dow on September 1, 1988. Bob graduated from St. Anthony High School in Detroit where he played on the basketball...
Ivan Joseph Woodcox
Sep 21, 2017
Ivan Joseph Woodcox, 70, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Ivan was born to Lloyd and Ophra (Courterior) Woodcox on February 16, 1947 in Traverse City. Ivan worked as a finish carpenter for Bogart-Sedlacek Construction for many years before a back injury prevented him from working. Ivan will be remembered for love of...
John Lawrence Mcnamara
Sep 21, 2017
John Lawrence McNamara, 79, of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, passed away on September 21, after a long struggle with cancer. John was born on March 31, 2938, in Ionia, Michigan, the son of Martin D. and Mildred E. McNamara. He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin in 1956. After graduating from high school, he attended University...
Barbara Ellen Hansen
Sep 21, 2017
Barbara Ellen Hansen TRAVERSE CITY – Barbara E. Hansen, age 85, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born in Glen Arbor to Roy Hanson and Ruth A.E. LaVance. Moved and lived in Paris, Michigan and graduated from Big Rapids HS in 1950.Married John R. Hansen 9-24-53. Moved to Lakeview, MI, and lived...
