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Beverly Marie Burgee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Janet Ann Van De Bogart

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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