Charlotte Mary Blonshine
Jul 13, 2017
Charlotte Mary Blonshine, 72, of Maple City, went to the Lord on July 13, 2017. Charlotte was born October 31, 1944 to Raymond and Genevieve (Wright) Grubb in Traverse City and later attended Glen Lake High school. On March 24, 1967, she married her best friend, Robert 'Bob' Blonshine, in Traverse City. They built their forever home in Maple City...
William "Bill" Vernon Thomas
Jul 12, 2017
William "Bill" Vernon Thomas, 99, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at French Manor South Assisted Living. Bill was born on February 27, 1918 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late William and Jean (McClement) Thomas. He married the love of his life Ruth Ann LaCross on October 5, 1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Bill was...
Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen
Jul 11, 2017
Ellen Anne Maria Kaiponen, 90, of Suttons Bay passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Tendercare Assisted Living of Suttons Bay with her family by her side. Ellen was born on Thursday, August 19, 1926 to Arvid and Ida (Saviluato) Anderson in Houghton, MI. She married Hubert Kaiponen on November 18, 1948 in Lucas County, OH. She and Hubert lived...
Paul Norman Kujala
Jul 10, 2017
Traverse City – Paul Norman Kujala, 64, lived an exceptional life from December 13, 1952 to July 10, 2017. He entered into eternal life with family present, that which was most important to him. Born in Detroit, his family moved soon after to the Upper Peninsula and he spent his youth in Houghton. After graduating from Houghton High School, he...
Elaine Pauline Kubiak
Jul 9, 2017
Elaine Pauline Kubiak (Michaelis) May 16, 1945 - July 9, 2017. Elaine Kubiak, a Traverse City resident passed away suddenly early on Sunday morning after a brief illness. She was 72 years old. Elaine was born in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Bernice Michaelis. She received her bachelor's degree in marketing in 1967 from Roosevelt University and worked in various...
Mary Lou Murphy
Jul 6, 2017
Mary Lou Murphy TRAVERSE CITY – Mary Lou Murphy, 88, of Old Mission Peninsula passed away on July 6, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born February 8, 1929 in Benton Harbor, MI to Carl Raymond and Mary Analu Burg. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1946, attended Michigan State University, and received her license...
Margaret Ellen Parker
Jul 5, 2017
Margaret Ellen Parker, 85, of Cedar, Michigan, passed away July 5, 2017 at Grand Traverse County Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan. Margaret was born November 26, 1931 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, the daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Powell) Bernhardt. Margaret grew up in Grawn, Michigan and graduated from Traverse City High School in 1949. After graduation,...
Nancy Latham Ferrar
Jul 4, 2017
Nancy Latham Ferrar, 94, of Traverse City passed away July 4, 2017. Nancy was born on February 21, 1923 in Duluth, MN, daughter of Arthur Mead Latham and Ethel Stratton Latham. She married George D. Ferrar on June 17, 1951 in Pasadena, CA. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1992. Nancy lived in California and Maryland before moving...
Gabriel James Jasman
Jul 4, 2017
Gabriel 'Gabe' James Jasman, 19, of Traverse City, passed away July 4, 2017, unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident. Gabe was born on September 27, 1997 to Jamie and Autumn (Stokoszynski) in Bay City, MI. He is a graduate of Traverse City West Senior High. Through his high school years he wrestled proudly for the school. Beyond his enjoyment for...
Daniel Joseph Kiessel
Jul 1, 2017
Traverse City - Daniel Joseph Kiessel, 70, passed away peacefully at home July 1, 2017 after a long illness; born May 19, 1947 in Lake Leelanau to Carl Rufus Kiessel and Viola Mary Reicha. Dan married his high school sweet heart Gale M. Poulin on June 15, 1968 at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. Dan's greatest joy was his...
Ruth M. Bornak
Jun 29, 2017
Ruth Magdalene Bornak, 95, of Lake City, passed away June 29, 2017 with her family by her side. Ruth was born July 6, 1921 to the late Daniel and Anna (Keller) Krieg in Detroit. She lived in the Detroit area for all her childhood years graduating from Lincoln High school in Ferndale in 1939. On September 20, 1941 she married...
Elizabeth Margaret Zahm
Jun 27, 2017
Elizabeth Margaret Zahm, 74, of Traverse City, passed away June 27, 2017 with her brother by her side in Melbourne Florida. Elizabeth was born on September 18, 1942 in Detroit to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Oakley) Zahm. She graduated from South Eastern high school in 1960. In the 1970's she knew that Traverse City was to be her forever...
Rev. Richard Junior Bartlett
Jun 27, 2017
Traverse City - Richard (Dick) Junior Bartlett, 86, of Uniontown, Ohio and formerly of Traverse City passed away June 27, 2017 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home after suffering with Lewy Body Dementia. Richard was born on November 23, 1930 in Saginaw to the late Richard and Audrey (Campbell) Bartlett. On August 16, 1952 Richard married the love of his life...
John Wesley Trago Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
John Wesley Trago, Sr passed away on June 26, 2017. He was born June 22, 1937 in Lancaster PA, to Ivan G and Mildred (Huber) Trago. He grew up in the Lancaster area, and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. He attended Villanova University for one year. He then enlisted in the Air Force, enjoyed a 23 year career, and...
Michael Lee Easter
Jun 25, 2017
Michael Lee Easter, 59, of Traverse City passed away June 25, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Michael was born on July 29, 1957 in Rapid City, S.D. to Richard and Evelyn Easter. Michael graduated from Leland High School. He served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Michael cherished his beloved poodle Chantel. He also enjoyed...
Leonard John Mendrek Jr.
Jun 24, 2017
Traverse City – Leonard John Mendrek, Jr., 69, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2017, Leonard, better known as "Captain Lenny" was born on February 24, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late Leonard Sr. and Lillian (Kuznicki) Mendrek. He attended Northwestern Michigan College and later founded Traverse City-based Coast Marine Surveyors, LLC., providing services to boat owners...
Sheila Marie Sandula
Jun 24, 2017
Sheila Marie Sandula (Lehr) passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with her family in Mammoth Lakes, California in the Sierra Mountains. Sheila was born October 25, 1942 in Detroit to Norman and Sylvia (Dugelar) Lehr. She devoted her life to her family and was a surrogate mother to many. She loved to travel and loved animals, especially horses, and enjoyed...
June Conant Rusch
Jun 24, 2017
June Conant Rusch, 94, of Traverse City passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. June was born on June 6, 1923 in Traverse City to the late John and Esther (Husby) Kesner. She married Marvin C. Conant on April 9, 1943. Following his death she later married...
Robert Neal Lamb
Jun 24, 2017
Robert Neal Lamb, 91, of Traverse City passed peacefully on to heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born the son of a Wesleyan Methodist pastor, the late Rev. William and Lilah (Reed) Lamb in Bendon, MI on June 22, 1926. Bob honorably served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was...
