Rosemary F. Merritt
Apr 28, 2017
RoseMary Florence Merritt, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. RoseMary Kropp was born on January 31, 1924 in Traverse City to the late Otto and Florence (Atkinson) Kropp. She was married to Donald Foust in 1943, he preceded her in death on September 1, 1970. She married Edwin D....
Alexander Malcolm Hawke
Apr 28, 2017
Alexander "Alex" Malcolm Hawke, 24, of Traverse City found a way out of the black river of depression that had consumed him by ending his life on Friday April 28, 2017. He leaves behind many family and friends that are shocked and confused by this. Everyone that knew him saw a friendly outgoing confident young man. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Donald "Don" Marcel Houdek
Apr 28, 2017
Donald "Don" Marcel Houdek, 84, of Traverse City passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Don was born on January 11, 1933 in Suttons Bay, MI to the late Carl and Eleanor (Kolarik) Houdek. Don graduated from Suttons Bay High School with the class of 1951. He married Betsy Lee Overby on March 28, 1968 in Leland MI. Don worked and...
Beulah Lautner
Apr 27, 2017
Beulah Lautner TRAVERSE CITY – Beulah Lautner, age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in the loving care of her family. Beulah was born on December 4, 1920 to Thomas and Lottie (Wares) Skiver in Long Lake, Township. Beulah was born and raised in Long Lake, Township and lived her entire life in...
Frank J. Sibilia
Apr 27, 2017
Frank Sibilia, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away with his wife at his side, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on September 4, 1936 in White Plains, New York, to John & Grace Sibilia. He married Carol Whited, the love of his life in 1962. They enjoyed 54 years of joyful marriage. Frank...
Charles "Chuck" Rahn
Apr 27, 2017
Traverse City - Charles Rahn, 64, of Traverse City passed away April 27, 2017 at Tendercare in Traverse City. Chuck was born on December 6, 1952 in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating from Addison high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country honorably in Vietnam and was discharged in 1972. Upon returning from the service, he...
Beverly Marie Burgee
Apr 26, 2017
Beverly's kindly request, that no flowers be sent. Beverly Marie Bardwell Burgee, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home. Beverly was born on October 20, 1929 in Detroit to the late Ira T and Ethel M (Schriber) Bardwell. She married the love of her life Richard Courtland Burgee on July 29, 1952....
Nathanael Phillip Amrhein
Apr 26, 2017
Nathanael Phillip Amrhein, 27, of Homestead Township in Benzie County, went home to be with Jesus and many relatives and friends, including his grandfather John Amrhein and grandmother Lois Juengel, He died of natural causes on April 26, 2017. Nathanael, known by his friends as Nate, was born October 29, 1989 to John and Jacqueline (Juengel) in Big Rapids, the...
Mary Frances Swaney
Apr 26, 2017
Mary Frances Swaney of Lake Ann, formerly of Royal Oak, passed peacefully April 26, 2017 with family and friends by her side. She was 91 years young. "Fran" was born January 30, 1926 to Joseph Wade Cannon and Zadie Marie Cox in Mount Olive, North Carolina. With her parents and 9 siblings, a young Mary Frances lived a farming life...
Mary B Zographos
Apr 25, 2017
Mary Zographos passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Royal Oak, Michigan, after a brief illness. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan, August 14, 1929 to the late George and Stella Batsakis. She had a twin brother, the late John Batsakis. Mary attended Petoskey schools and was an outstanding student as well as a beautiful young lady. The Batsakis family...
Guy Junior Avery
Apr 24, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Guy J. Avery, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family. In honor of Guy's wishes, no services will be held.
Louanne Schuette Rogers
Apr 24, 2017
Rogers, Louanne Schuette 9/27/30 - 4/24/17 Age 86, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in Traverse City, MI. Louanne was born on September 27, 1930 in Saginaw, MI to the late Elmer and Mildred Schuette. Louanne married Birt L. Rogers on October 6, 1951. They had five children, Paul (Marcia) Rogers of Maple Grove, MN, Gary (Anne) Rogers of Suttons...
Robert G. Olsen
Apr 23, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gerhart Olsen, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home. Bob was born on November 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Olaf and Ingeborg (Christensen) Olsen. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Joy Chellin on July 12, 1952 in Chicago. Bob graduated...
Frederick Charles Fuller
Apr 21, 2017
Frederick "Fred" Charles Fuller, 82, a life long resident of Traverse City, stepped into the presence of his Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Fred was born on Sunday, August 26, 1934 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Borrick) Fuller in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School and then...
Mary Lillian Borgerson
Apr 20, 2017
Mary Borgerson died April 20, 2017 at her apartment in Traverse City with her daughter and loving caregiver by her side. She was 87. She was born Mary Lillian Earl in Buckley, Michigan on August 9, 1929. Her mother Fae, a trained soprano, was an art and music teacher, and her father Harley worked in banking. The family lived briefly...
Dr. Thomas David Plamondon
Apr 20, 2017
Dr. Thomas Plamondon, Sr. TRAVERSE CITY – Dr. Thomas Plamondon Sr., age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the loving care of his family. On November 13, 1920, a spectacular event occurred for Ovilla Joseph Plamondon and Mamie (Martineau) Plamondon of Lake Leelanau, MI. Their oldest son Thomas David was born that day. "Tommy," as...
Fransetta Cemery Merenda
Apr 20, 2017
Elk Rapids – Cemery Merenda, 70, of Elk Rapids entered into eternal life on April 20, 2017. Cemery was born on April 24, 1946 in Detroit to the late Robert and Patricia (McKnight) Papineau. She spent her child hood on Sylvan Lake in West Bloomfield with her grandparents Basil and Edith McKnight. Cemery graduated from West Bloomfield Hills High School....
Ronald Joe Pyle
Apr 19, 2017
Ronald J. Pyle, 56 of Charlevoix passed away April 19, 2017 at Munson Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Ron was born on September 13, 1960 in Alma to Ladoyt Elton and Dorothy Irene (Moore) Pyle. Ron graduated from Alma High School. In 1989 he moved to Charlevoix where he began his career at Harbor Industries. He worked there...
Harold C Ward
Apr 19, 2017
Harold Cobb Ward, Jr. of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Harold was born on November 9, 1919 in Detroit. He was the son of Harold C. Ward Sr. and Bessie (Kress) Ward. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He married Phyllis Besaw on April 1, 1944 and spent...
Kerstin Marie Colmus
Apr 18, 2017
Kerstin Marie Colmus, 19, beloved daughter of Joe and Ann (LeRoux) Colmus gained her angel wings April 18, 2017. Kerstin was born June 30, 1997 in Saginaw, MI where she began her childhood until the age of four when she and her family moved to Traverse City. Growing up, her smile would light up any room. She was independent, driven,...
