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...
Maureen Eva Moeke
Jun 21, 2017
Maureen Eva Moeke, 93, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully June 21, 2017, at her home among family. Maureen was born on April 7, 1924 in Elmira to the late Jesse and Thelma (Fewless) Cremeans. Maureen was a homemaker and enthusiastically cared for her husband and children. She and her late husband were the owners of Moeke Lumber Company in Mancelona....
Lucille D Merchberger
Jun 20, 2017
Lucille 'Lucy' D. Merchberger, 97, of Traverse City and Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her daughter's home in Florida surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born Friday, September 5, 1919 to Alfred and Ann (Higgins) Bryan in Andalusia, AL. Lucy lived in the Traverse City area for over 70 years. She was the manager of the...
Charlotte Bernice Schulz
Jun 19, 2017
Charlotte Bernice Schulz (nee Eby), age 90, went on to Glory on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born Friday, June 10, 1927 in Detroit to Henry and Ella (Neumann) Eby. Charlotte was a loving, devoted, and involved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her favorite pass times were baking, cooking, sewing, and entertaining. Here friends...
Margaret Lois Wilson Reilly
Jun 19, 2017
Margaret Lois Wilson Reilly, 90, was born May 31, 1927. On June 19, 2017, after a thoughtful blessing, by Rev. Ben Schultz, she quietly passed. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Nell and Cecil Wilson, her sister, Joan Wilson, and her loving spouse of 51 years, Ben Reilly. Margaret grew up in Allen Park, Michigan. After receiving her...
Darlene Joan Casciano
Jun 18, 2017
Darlene Joan Casciano, 82, of Traverse City passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City. Darlene was born on Friday, September 28, 1934 to the late Louis and Olive (Dicer) Hastings in Port Huron, MI. She married Daniel Casciano, Jr. on Saturday, September 22, 1956 in Flint. As a young woman, Darlene was employed...
Phyllis Irene Gallaher
Jun 17, 2017
Phyllis Irene Gallaher, 86, of Traverse City passed away June 17, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Phyllis was born on April 5, 1931 in Traverse City to the late James M. and Edith I. (Hermel) Hartley. Phyllis was a registered nurse. She was a devoted Christian and enjoyed studying God's Word. She attended First Christian Church. Phyllis was also a...
