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Florie B. Alandt

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kim Jean O'Connell

Kim Jean O'Connell

Sep 22, 2017

A full obituary is pending at this time.

Ivan Joseph Woodcox

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

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

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...

Daniel "Slick" Steven Salay

Daniel "Slick" Steven Salay

Sep 20, 2017

Traverse City - Daniel Steven Salay, "Slick", 66, of Traverse City and formerly of Ohio passed away September 20, 2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Dan was born on July 24, 1951 in Bryan, OH to Steven A. Salay and Edna May (Schull) Miller. Dan graduated from Defiance High School. He worked for General Motors for 32...

Murrel "Bud" Johnson

Murrel "Bud" Johnson

Sep 20, 2017

Murrel "Bud" Johnson, 91, of Duck Lake Peninsula passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 with the love of his life Doneva (Weidenhamer) and his family at his side. Bud was born on April 8, 1926 in Interlochen, Michigan to the late Mearon and Aletha (Pratt) Johnson. He is survived by one brother, Kenneth (Betty) Johnson and was preceded...

John Vetula

John Vetula

Sep 19, 2017

Traverse City - John Vetula Jr. 81, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit died September 19, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on August 30, 1936 in Ohio to the late John and Anna Vetula. John served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army. John was a welder. In his younger years he...

Darci Grace (Mazur) Hastie

Darci Grace (Mazur) Hastie

Sep 18, 2017

Darci Grace (Mazur) Hastie, daughter of Amber Mazur and Michael Hastie was born on September 18, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. She peacefully lived for about an hour in the arms of her parents. Visitation will take place from 10:00am - 11:00am Monday September 25, 2017 at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00am...

Rita M. Colbath

Rita M. Colbath

Sep 16, 2017

Rita M. Colbath TRAVERSE CITY – Rita M. Colbath, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at The Villa at Traverse Point in the loving care of her family. Rita was born on August 7, 1931 to Emil and Rose (Schaub) Steimel in Jackson, MI. Rita was raised in Jackson, MI and attended Jackson High School...

Hazel Marie Squire

Hazel Marie Squire

Sep 16, 2017

Hazel Marie Squire, 93, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Survived by daughter Judy Mackey (George), grandson Scott Mackey (Rachel), granddaughter Kristen (Clair) Marvin, great grandson Connor Ryan, great granddaughter Madison Ryan, daughter Sharon (Greg) Hodge, granddaughter Jenifer (Brian) VanZanten, great grandchildren Joel VanZanten, Grace VanZanten, Ana VanZanten, grandson Jonathan (Melissa) Hodge...

Donna Louise Brunsma

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.

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

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

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,...

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