Donna Louise Brunsma
Sep 16, 2017
Donna L. Brunsma INTERLOCHEN – Donna Louise Brunsma, age 85, of Interlochen, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her home surrounded by her dear friend, Karen. Donna was born to Herbert and Marjorie (Nelson) Brunsma on June 3, 1932 in Beech Grove, IN. Donna Brunsma began her musical training in America. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music,...
Dr. John E. Mayer Jr.
Sep 15, 2017
Dr. John E. Mayer, Jr. 86 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017. John was born in Crystal Lake, IL to the late John and Josephine (Welisek) Mayer. He was married to Polly on February 27, 1985 in Greensburg, PA. John honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He earned his doctorate from Massachusetts Institute...
Jon "Jack" K. Monson
Sep 12, 2017
MONSON, Jon Karl, "Jack" age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Cadillac, MI on February 18,1937. He graduated Cadillac High School in 1955 and Northwestern Michigan College in 1957, and attended Michigan State University. While at NMC he met his wife, Mary Monson (Fifarek), and they wed in 1958. Jack was...
Chief Wayne Hanna
Sep 11, 2017
Wayne Hanna was born in Acme, MI, to Alfred and Lillie Hanna on July 29, 1936, and was the youngest child of eight children (Henry, Richard, Audrey, Vernice, Jack, Alice, Eugene) and yet he focused on being a son of God. He was a 1955 graduate of Central High School and was recognized for his achievements in football, Superintendent's Council,...
Joseph A. Kastner
Sep 10, 2017
Traverse City - Joseph A. Kastner, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017 at his home. Joe was born on September 1, 1928 in Pittsfield, IL to the late Charles Joseph and Bertha (Jordan) Kastner. On April 16, 1984 Joe married the love of his life, Marian F. Schneider. She preceded him in death in 2010....
Leonard Ralph Boerma
Sep 8, 2017
Leonard Boerma, 81, of Traverse City, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, September 8, 2017, at Munson Medical Center. Len was born on December 20, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI, the only son of four children to the late Cecil and Jeanette Boerma (Reyers). Len spent his youth in Grand Rapids, Mi. He attended Creston High School,...
Lloyd A. Birdsey
Sep 8, 2017
Lloyd Anthony Birdsey, 92 of Williamsburg, died September 8, 2017 at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Born February 5, 1925 in Park Falls, WI. He was the son of Byron and Ella (Vetter) Birdsey. On May 16, 1952 in Traverse City, he married Vivian J. Sanford. Mr.Birdsey was a graduate of Traverse City Senior High School. He served his country in...
Jeannette Marie Dowd
Sep 7, 2017
Jeannette Marie Dowd, 75, of Traverse City passed away, Thursday, September 07, 2017 after an extended stay at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jeannette was born on Friday, August 14, 1942 to Aubrey and Louella (Bullion) Carmien in Traverse City, MI. She attended Traverse City High School and worked as a beautician. She owned her own salon, Jeannette's Beauty Nook, for...
Elmer R. Allgaier
Sep 6, 2017
Elmer Richard Allgaier, 95, of Traverse City passed away, peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Elmer was born on September 30, 1921 in Leelanau County to the late Francis and Anna (Ansorge) Allgaier. He was married to Charlotte Rice on April 17, 1948. She preceded him in death on January 8, 1992. Elmer was born and...
Margaret Kidd
Sep 6, 2017
Margaret Farwell Kidd TRAVERSE CITY – Margaret Farwell Kidd (Babe), age 106, died on September 6, 2017 in Traverse City, MI. She was born October 18, 1910 in St Louis, MO., the youngest of five (5) children. After marrying Wesley E. Kidd she moved to Glen Ellyn, IL in 1933, where she resided until 1970. Subsequently, they moved to Ponte...
Patricia I. Norcross
Sep 3, 2017
Patricia Irene Norcross, 87, of Lake Leelanau, went to be with her Lord and Savior died Sunday, September 03, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Pat was born on Saturday, May 31, 1930 to the late Vern and Elizabeth O'Kelly Campbell Gruenwald in Milwaukee. She married Robert J. Norcross on Friday, November 26, 1954 in Barrington, IL. A...
Reba Adaline Oxley
Sep 3, 2017
Traverse City - Reba Adaline Oxley, 84, of Traverse City passed away September 3, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Adaline was born on March 4, 1933 in Mt. Carmel, Ill to the late Elbert E. and Hazel A. (Clinton) Dougherty. On June 10, 1956 Adaline married the love of her life, Charles "Chuck" A. Oxley. Adaline was a speech therapist...
Michael David Hertler
Sep 3, 2017
Michael David Hertler, 29, of Traverse City, passed away on September 3, 2017. Michael was born on August 13, 1988 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City to Timothy (Tim) and Lynne Hertler. From an early age, Michael was kind-hearted, curious, and energetic, to say the least. He spent his childhood climbing anything and everything, taking apart and putting back together...
Christopher Jason Thorpe
Sep 1, 2017
Christopher Jason Thorpe, 28, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017. Chris was born on May 13, 1989 in Traverse City to Jason B. Thorpe and Lisa A. Gauthier. He graduated from Kalkaska High School in 2008. He married Rose Fournier on July 8, 2015 in Traverse City. Honorably Chris served our Country in the United...
Mitchell "Mike" Zolik
Aug 31, 2017
Mitchell "Mike" Zolik, 98, of Traverse City, formerly of Warren, MI passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Born on June 24, 1919 in Utica, New York to Polish immigrants Antoni Zolik and Emilia Zolik (Liepiesza). Predeceased by Mary (Gaye) Hohler, his wife of 55 years and his sister Polly Zolik. He graduated from Hamtramck High...
Richard Fulkerson
Aug 31, 2017
Richard Ervin Fulkerson ,85, passed away peacefully at The French Manor in Traverse City, MI on August 31st. Dick was born in Monroe, Michigan in 1932 to Alice and Ervin Fulkerson. A graduate of Monroe high school, he was named to the All State basketball team his senior year and went on to play a year for the University Of...
Monica Ann (Baray) Yetter
Aug 30, 2017
Monica Ann (Baray) Yetter - 96 Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, prankster and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City MI, of natural causes. A Traverse City native, Monica was born June 20, 1921 to Minnie (Ludka) and Frank Thomas. She met the late William Baray, U.S. Navy sailor, and were...
Gretchen Mayer Bard
Aug 30, 2017
Gretchen Mayer Bard, 81, died on August 30, 2017 at Munson Hospice House following a brief series of illnesses. Born December 6, 1935, Gretchen grew up in Fairview Park, OH, the daughter of Kenneth F. and Ione Miller Mayer, and younger sister to Jean Mayer Merrill (Arthur Merrill) who preceded her in death. Gretchen graduated from The College of Wooster...
Jason Nicholas Rybicki
Aug 28, 2017
Jason Nicholas Rybicki, 39, of Traverse City passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Jason was born on December 25, 1977 in Warren, MI. He loved skateboarding, drawing, and rap music especially ICP. Surviving Jason is his mom Janette Hendrick; siblings, Jesse (Kim Rakyta) Rybicki, Jennifer Rybicki; nephews, Brandon, John, Kody; nieces, Morgan, Madison; grandmother Margaret Rybicki;...
Connie Lee Manville
Aug 28, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Connie Lee Manville, age 69 of Traverse City, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at her home in the loving care of her family. Connie was born on May 8, 1948 in Traverse City. Connie grew up in Traverse City and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1966. After graduating from high school Connie soon went...
