Michael H. Pierce
Oct 19, 2017
Michael Heiko Pierce, 56, peacefully shook off his mortal coil after a year-long battle with cancer, at home with family. A loving man of quiet intelligence and dry humor, Mike cherished his family, and loved hard science fiction and Humanism in equal measures. He was a proud co-founder of Traverse City-based iOmni LLC, serving as VP of Technology. Born into...
Jeremy Keith Hooper
Oct 18, 2017
Jeremy Keith Hooper, 63, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jeremy was born December 10, 1953 to the late Walter and Beth (Duff) Hooper in Traverse City. He married Kristina Jeanette LeRoy on September 1, 2012 also in Traverse City. Jeremy honorably served our Country in...
Warren James Sheets
Oct 18, 2017
Warren James Sheets, age 66 years old, passed away peacefully, in Traverse City at Munson Medical Center on Oct. 18, 2017 after an eight month battle with cancer. Warren was born in Midland to Elizabeth M. and Warren J Sheets in 1951. He attended Midland public schools and was involved in music, sports, Boy Scouts and church groups. He played...
Kathleen Marie Wiesen
Oct 18, 2017
Kathleen Marie Wiesen left us on October 18, 2017 at the age of 87. It should surprise no one who knew her that she died on her own terms, in her own home, surrounded by loved ones. Kathleen presided over her passing with candor, grace and good humor, sharing memories and participating in lively family discussions. She was the sister...
John W. Baier
Oct 17, 2017
John W. Baier passed away at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family and committed healthcare team at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. For the last seven years, John courageously battled Pulmonary Fibrosis. After receiving the gift of a lung transplant nearly two years ago, he valiantly lived each day. He conquered endless obstacles. John was a champ,...
Clara "Teed" Lucille Morrissey
Oct 17, 2017
Clara Lucille Morrissey, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Findlay, OH, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Clara was born in Findlay, OH on Friday, October 22, 1920, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Horner) Showman. She graduated from Van Buren High School and was a past member of St. Michael's Catholic Church...
Louise Audreen Whiteford
Oct 15, 2017
Louise A. Whiteford TRAVERSE CITY – Louise Audreen Whiteford, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in the loving care of her family. Louise was born to Lewis and Clara (Fewins) Breithaupt in Traverse City, MI. Louise is survived by her children; daughter, Dianne (Jerry) Elliott, Traverse City, and son Terry (Jeanne) Whiteford,...
Clarence "Ross" Veit
Oct 15, 2017
Clarence "Ross" Veit, 76, of Buckley, passed away on October 15, 2017. Ross was born in Mt. Pleasant, on May 26, 1941 to the late Grace (Hilts) and John Veit. He was the 9th child of 10 siblings. Shortly after high school Ross moved to Anaheim, CA where he met his wife Judy Grossberndt, of 53 years. They have three...
Robert "Bob" Dopke
Oct 15, 2017
Robert "Bob" Dopke, 91, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Culver Meadows. Bob was born on May 5, 1926 in Winona MN to the late Walter A. and Anna (Furkert) Dopke. He married Anne Karen Hagstrom. Honorably Bob served our Country during WWII in the Merchant Marines and was in the United States Airforce during the...
David L. Ransom
Oct 15, 2017
David Leland Ransom, 71, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on September 18, 1946 in Traverse City to the late Robert and Marjorie (Shepardson) Ransom. Dave proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. Over the...
Bonnie Jean Purvis
Oct 15, 2017
Bonnie J Purvis Died Sunday, October 15, 2017 *PHOTO* Traverse City - Bonnie Jean Purvis, 67, of Traverse City died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A sixth generation Traverse Citian, Bonnie was born on Monday, October 2, 1950 to the late Frank and Doris (Forton) Purvis. She attended Traverse City schools and following graduation...
Ellen Crowley Monahan
Oct 15, 2017
Ellen Crowley Monahan, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday October 15, 2017. Ellen was born on August 3, 1927 to the late Russell Victor and Alice Burleigh Crowley in Ridgewood, New Jersey. She graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1945. She then went on to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and graduated with a degree...
Betty Pompstra
Oct 14, 2017
Betty Pompstra, 97, of Muskegon passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Betty was born on March 21, 1920 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Jacob and Dena (Vanderlaan) Pompstra. Betty had been employed as a clerical secretary for Brunswick Bowling for 42 years retiring in 1984. In her retirement Betty volunteered for over...
Josephine Bargiel
Oct 14, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Josephine Bargiel, age 99, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in the loving care of her family. Josephine was born in Detroit, MI on September 20, 1918 to Joseph and Michalina Mikulak. Josephine met her husband Joseph Bargiel in Detroit where the two were married. Josephine worked in the...
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,...
