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Janet Ann Van De Bogart
Apr 16, 2017
Janet Ann Van De Bogart, 64, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Janet was born August 23, 1952 to Arthur and Theresa (Ghastin) Richards. She grew up in Traverse City, graduated from St. Francis High School and from Northwestern Michigan College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. On June 30, 1992, she married William Van De...
James "Jim" Frye
Apr 16, 2017
James "Jim" Richard Frye Torch Lake Township – Jim Frye, 85 of Torch Lake passed away at his home on April 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Jim was born on August 10, 1931 in Detroit to the late Warren and Nellie (Lewis) Frye. At the age of thirteen, he and his family moved to Eastport. His family...
Shirley Anne Crandall
Apr 16, 2017
Shirley Anne Crandall formerly of Muskegon, Spring Lake, and Traverse City, died on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, after an extended illness. Shirley was born March 8, 1925, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Faye (Poulin) Hughes. She was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School in 1943. She was one of the greatest examples of the Greatest Generation....
Judith Marilyn Loveless
Apr 15, 2017
Judith Marilyn Miller Loveless, a long-time resident of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday morning, April 15, following a short illness. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 19, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street, in Traverse City. A funeral service will follow the viewing, beginning at 11:00 am, at...
Constance "Connie" Ogren
Apr 14, 2017
Constance "Connie" (Royce) Ogren, affectionately known to friends and family as "the Energizer Bunny" passed away peacefully on Friday April 14th, 2017, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Connie married Richard Ogren, a pharmacist in the Air Force in 1951 and quickly took to military life. Together they raised 6 children, traveling across the U.S. and...
Leona Louise Good
Apr 13, 2017
Leona Louise Good passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Leona was born December 14, 1933 to Samuel and Edith (Wheeler) McCormick in Aden, IL. Leona married Isaac "Russell' Good and together they had 7 children. Leona is survived by her daughters Sherry Good, Diana Good, Linda Good and Gina Chesnek; sons Russell Good,...
Verla Kay Jamieson
Apr 13, 2017
Traverse City – Verla Kay Jamieson, 86, of Traverse City passed away April 13, 2017 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her family. Verla was born on March 31, 1931 in Carson City to the late Charlie and Thelma (Brown) Miller. She graduated from Carson City High School. In 1953, Verla graduated from the E.W. Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing...
Mark Andrew Koval
Apr 12, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark Andrew Koval, age 56, of Buckley MI, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. The second of 5 children, born in Detroit, MI, to Frank and Margaret Ann (Brennan) Koval. Mark had a brilliant mind and a deep, open heart. He loved to work, to problem solve, and help others. Mark was...
Dana Lynn Hendrickson
Apr 8, 2017
A beautiful angel gained her wings and is now leading the choirs in heaven. On April 8, 2017, Dana Lynn Hendrickson passed away unexpectedly. Dana was born on January 2, 1985 in Winfield, Illinois and grew up in Traverse City, Michigan. From the moment she entered this world, Dana spread joy, love, and laughter to all who knew her. She...
Constance Patricia Klaasen
Apr 8, 2017
Constance "Connie" Patricia Klaasen August 6, 1920 – April 8, 2017 Some called her Connie, while others called her Pat. She was mom to her daughters, Patty to her husband, and Condido to one of her sons-in-law. She was Oma to some of her great-grandchildren, Aunt Pat to her many adored and adoring nieces and nephews, and after the birth...
Beatrice 'Bea' Houghton
Apr 8, 2017
Beatrice 'Bea" May Houghton, 83, of Traverse City, passed away April 8, 2017 with family by her side. Bea was born November 23, 1933 to the late Edward and Iva (Donathon) Crouch in Brampton, MI. Shortly after birth, Bea moved to Traverse City and grew up on a farm on the Boardman River with her parents and two younger sisters....
Janet Hazel Rohrbacher
Apr 7, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Janet H. Rohrbacher, age 72, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. In honor of Janet's request. no funeral services will be held at this time.
Margaret Ann Hobbins
Apr 6, 2017
Margaret Ann Hobbins, 78, of Maple City, passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Patrick their ten children and spouses and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Joan Islam. A Rosary will take place on Sunday April 9, at 7:00pm,...
Diana "Dusty" Grace Doriot
Apr 4, 2017
Traverse City – Diana "Dusty" Grace Doriot passed away early Tuesday morning at the age of 67 in her home surrounded by her husband and two children. Born in 1950 in Ludington, MI, Dusty received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from Northwestern Michigan College in 1971. She worked as a Surgical Tech Nurse in the Operating Room at...
Iva Jane Lewis
Apr 3, 2017
Iva J. Lewis, 68, of Grawn, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Iva was born on Friday, September 17, 1948 to the late John and Jessie (Duell) Hamstra in Bay City, MI. At an early age she developed a desire to learn and was a self-starter. These qualities were with her throughout...
Gerald Jay Jenkins
Apr 3, 2017
Gerald J. Jenkins TRAVERSE CITY – Gerald Jay Jenkins, age 86, of Rapid City, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Munson Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family.
Eugene "Peewee" Saultz
Mar 31, 2017
Eugene Ray (Peewee) Saultz, was born to Eugene and Willa Mae Saultz on July 11, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, he died on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Traverse City, MI. Peewee was a dear, sweet soul who was loved by his many friends and family. His soft heart and tenacious spirit overcame many challenges and inspired everyone he knew. He...
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