J. Herbert Sullivan
May 22, 2017
James Herbert "Herb" Sullivan, 68, of Traverse City, MI, previously of Carrollton, GA, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Herb retired from Tanner Health Care Systems, Carrollton, GA in 2013 where he worked as Director of Facilities Development. He was instrumental in the building of three health care facilities. Prior to his stroke in 2014...
Edward P. Trahan
May 21, 2017
Edward Patrick Trahan, a pharmacist, independent business owner, community leader, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on May 21, at 75 years old following a brave 15-year battle with COPD. He continued to travel and dine out as long as possible while using oxygen, even appearing in a local TV ad. In this way, he quietly inspired others...
Whitney-Glee Lorraine Jameson
May 21, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Whitney-Glee Lorraine Jameson, age 29, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Whitney was born on February 26, 1988, in Traverse City, MI to Jackie Jameson and Jon Conant. Whitney was raised in Traverse City and attended Courtade Elementary School. Whitney also attended the East Junior High School, spent 2 years...
Colton Louis Kranz
May 20, 2017
Colton Louis Kranz was a beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Cousin, Nephew, and Friend. He was a kind man who cared so deeply for everyone he knew. Colton was an artist in in every sense of the word. He had a deep passion for music, playing multiple instruments, he studied Graphic Arts at Kendall Art Institute, he was currently using his...
Joseph C. Stevens
May 20, 2017
Joseph Charles Stevens, 64, of Traverse City died peacefully on Saturday, May 20th, 2017. Friends are welcome to visit with Joe's family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A Funeral Service honoring Joe will then be held at 3:00, with visiting starting at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May...
Betty Marie Nielsen
May 18, 2017
Betty was born June3, 1928 to the late Kenneth and Marie (Roy) Hale in Detroit, MI. Betty was fun, adventurous and out going in her younger years and graduated to a prim and proper beloved grandma. She adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved her 20 years as a sales clerk for J L Hudson downtown Detroit, Northland Mall,...
Theodore "Teddy" Frederick Bellant
May 16, 2017
Theodore "Teddy" Frederick Bellant, 45, of Cadillac, and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Teddy was born on Monday, October 11, 1971 in Traverse City to Theodore and Charlotte (Merchant) Bellant. He attended Traverse City High School. He found enjoyment in camping, playing cards, hunting, spending time with family and friends,...
Wendy Kay Terry
May 16, 2017
Wendy Kay Terry, 75, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her residence with her husband by her side on May 16, 2017. Wendy was born on December 19, 1941 to the late Wendell and Elizabeth (Dyer) Byrns, in Detroit. She graduated from Detroit's McKenzie High School and attended Michigan State. Wendy worked as a dental assistant in downtown Detroit...
Virginia "Ginger" Doreen Taylor
May 16, 2017
Virginia "Ginger" Doreen Taylor, 68, of Traverse City passed away at her home Tuesday, May 16, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family. Ginger was born on Friday, July 2, 1948 to the late Harold and June (Spangler) Bezile in Traverse City. Following her graduation from Traverse City Central High School, she continued her education, becoming a licensed insurance agent. Over...
James Wabegijik
May 14, 2017
James Wabegijik went home to be with Jesus unexpectedly, on May 14, 2017. Born September 1, 1930 in Toronto Canada, he was charismatic, precious and dearly loved by so many. He met his beloved wife, of 57 years, Mary (Jarvis) when she had a flat tire right in front of the gas station, in Torch Lake, where he worked at...
Willo Mae Spangler
May 14, 2017
Willo M. Spangler, 89, of Grawn, joined her loved ones in heaven on May 14, 2017 at Country Pleasures Assisted Living. Willo was born on December 5, 1927 in Thompsonville to Ulna Murr and Bernice Estrella (Hessem) Harger. She married Calvin "Cal" Spangler in Traverse City on October 7, 1950. Willo worked hard her entire life, retiring from Michigan Bell...
Elaine Nasson Charter
May 14, 2017
Elaine Nasson Charter, 83 of Northport, lived her life demonstrating kindness, unconditional love and courage. Surviving breast cancer for more than 45 years, she died peacefully on Mothers' Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Saline, MI at Arbor Hospice Residence. A poet, teacher, seamstress, baker, and homemaker, each of her pursuits were carried out with the soul of an artist....
Marjorie Foster
May 13, 2017
Marjorie A. Foster of Traverse City passed away on May 13, 2017. Marjorie was born in Flint in 1918. Employed at General Motors and the City of Flint in her younger years, she loved being a homemaker for her family. In 1940 she married George Clifford Foster who was her husband for 68 loving years until his death. She is...
Sawyer Matthew Whiteford
May 13, 2017
Sawyer Matthew Whiteford passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Sawyer was born on May 13, 2017 in Saginaw, Michigan to his loving parents Ciera Wagner and Tevihn Whiteford. Surviving are parents; Ciera Wagner and Tevihn Whiteford, grandparents; Ryan (Melanie) Crandall, Rebecca (Matthew) Duncan, Trinidi Whiteford and Matthew (Amy Spoor) Spicer. Also surviving are aunts and uncles including; Andrew Nickels,...
William F. Dent
May 13, 2017
William Frank Dent, 73, of Traverse City, MI passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on June 29, 1943, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Frank William and Patricia Margaret (O'Brien) Dent. He met his wife, Geraldine Ann (Magalski), at the Coral Gables dance club in Royal Oak, MI when...
Phyllis Marie Johnson
May 12, 2017
Phyllis Marie Johnson, 83, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Phyllis was born November 13, 1933 in Buckley, MI to the late Harold and Elsie (Corning) Elliott. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Traverse City. She worked in the athletic department at Traverse City (Central) High School for many years....
Gary A. Hiatt
May 12, 2017
Gary A. Hiatt, 82, of Traverse City passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Gary was born on October 10, 1934 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Gerald and Mae (Spore) Hiatt. He married Idalyn A. Groleau on June 13, 1959. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful sons. Gary moved to the Traverse City area in...
John Spencer
May 11, 2017
John Roger Spencer, M.D., 87, passed away sleeping peacefully at home on Friday, May 12th, 2017, while in the loving care of his son, Brian. Father of seven - John (Ann), Jim (Kelli), Steve (Jan), Mark (Kathy), Jill (Tim) Drake, Brian, and Cathy (Paul) Minster; grandfather to 12 - Lindsey and Daniel; Jenny (Gunar) Luhta, Sarah (Justin) Cahill, Betsy and...
Ronna Lee Griffin
May 9, 2017
Ronna Lee Griffin, 75, of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Ronna was born on April 17, 1942 to Leroy and Birdena (Demmon) Bearss in Muskegon, MI. After high school Ronna attended beautician school in Muskegon and moved to Traverse City in 1965. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and...
