Evelyn Rivas
Feb 14, 2017
Evelyn Rivas, 81, of Yuba passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Munson Hospice House with her daughter at her side. Evelyn was born on November 17, 1935 in Yuba, MI. She grew up in Yuba with her brother David, Thomas, Pauline and Kathleen. She attended the Yuba School and she then went on to graduate high school...
James Edward Ison
Feb 12, 2017
James (Jim) Edward Ison, 90, resident Orchard Creek Assisted Living, Traverse City passed Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born July 15, 1926 to Arthur and Ida (Thompson) Ison in Constantine, MI. Jim was a good student and graduated high school at the age of 16. He received a special exemption...
Doris Irene Purvis
Feb 11, 2017
Doris Irene Purvis, 96, of Traverse City died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at The Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City. The fifth generation of her family in Traverse City, Doris was born here on Sunday, February 15, 1920 to the late Winnie and Zella (McVicar) Forton. She attended Traverse City Schools and then attended secretarial school. Doris married Frank...
George W. Phillips
Feb 11, 2017
George W. Phillips, 94, of Traverse City, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 11, 2017. George was born April 10, 1922 to the late George W. and Marie (Arlt) in Muskegon, MI. Growing up in rural Grand Traverse County near Summit City George became the man of the house at an early age, tending for his siblings and seeing...
Bernice Kusina
Feb 10, 2017
Bernice T. Kusina, 97, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. Bernice was born on August 25, 1919 in Worcester, MA to the late Joseph and Josephine (Urbanowicz) Kaczanowski. She was married to William Peter Kusina on July 4, 1947 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Hamtramck. He preceded her in...
Hendrik "Henry" Zuilhof
Feb 10, 2017
Hendrik "Henry" Zuilhof, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. He lived energetically, compassionately, and honorably for 81 years. Henry was born, raised, and educated in Sassenheim, The Netherlands. After serving two years with the Dutch Army, he traveled the United States as a salesman for a Dutch bulb exporter. When offered a position with...
Lt. Col. Joseph M. Mallard Usaf
Feb 7, 2017
Lt. Col. Joseph M. Mallard US Air Force, 94, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his family who love him deeply. Joseph was born on August 27, 1922 in Detroit, MI to the late Michael and Mary Ann Malendoski. He married the stunningly beautiful Sophie Joan Szczygiel on June 23, 1945...
Dureen "Dee" Jane S. Chaffee
Feb 6, 2017
Dureen "Dee" Schmitt Chaffee made the transition from this life to the next on February 6, 2017. Born in Springfield, MA to the late John and Clara Jane (Smith) Schmitt on April 27, 1941, she grew up in Woodbridge, CT. Dee graduated from Amity High School in 1958. She received a BA degree from Wilson College on 1962 with a...
Betty Lou Olvitt
Feb 6, 2017
Betty Lou Olvitt, 72, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, February 6, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Tuesday, July 11, 1944 in Traverse City to Edward and Gloria (Richards) Kinnee. She attended Traverse City High School and went on to college at Northwestern Michigan College. She...
Evan Richard Matusik
Feb 5, 2017
Evan Richard Matusik, 10, of Traverse City, earned his angel wings on February 5, 2017. Evan was born May 1, 2006 to Andrea Matusik and Richard Ferrel Jr. Abraham Lincoln said, ".... it is not the years in your life that count; but the life in your years." Evan was a true testament to that. Although 10 years young, he...
Beverly Jean Stephenson
Feb 5, 2017
Traverse City - Beverly Jean Stephenson (Underwood), 77, passed away peacefully Feb 5, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1939 to Don and Jean Underwood. Bev married the love of her life, Lawrence Stephenson on September 24, 1955; together they raised four children: Donald (Sheryl) Paterson of Empire, Teresa (Dale) Campbell of Williamsburg, Larry Jr. Stephenson of Traverse City...
Joseph Bartko
Feb 4, 2017
Joseph Bartko, 86, of Kinglsey passed away February 4, 2017 at his home. Joseph was born on December 2, 1930 in New Jersey to the late John and Emily Bartko. On May 3, 1970, Joseph married Joanne Ide in Traverse City. Joseph was a builder and a farmer. In his spare time he enjoyed wood working. Joseph was preceded in...
Vivian Butler White
Feb 3, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Vivian Butler White, 87, of Maple City, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City, Michigan. Vivian was born Jan. 11, 1930, in Pontiac, MI to Lucille and William Leroy Butler. She married Gerald T. White (Jerry) on Oct. 8, 1949 at the United Methodist Church in Reed City, MI. Vivian's...
Curt Larrabee
Feb 3, 2017
Curt Larrabee, 60, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. Curt was born on February 6, 1956 in Long Island, NY to the late Richard and Jane (Hyde) Larrabee. He graduated from Kings Park High School of Long Island in 1974. After high school Curt moved out west to ski and he eventually...
Margaret "Margie" Agnes Deadman
Feb 3, 2017
Margaret Agnes "Margie" Deadman, 61, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home after a valiant fight with cancer. She was in the care of her loving family at the time of her passing. Born in Traverse City on September 10, 1955, she was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth "Betty" (Equitz) Fleis. She married Charles...
Robert "Bob" Carey Burian
Feb 2, 2017
Traverse City – Robert "Bob" Carey Burian, 77 of Traverse City passed away Feb 2, 2017 surrounded by family. Bob was born on May 10, 1939 in Flint to the late Anthony and Margaret Pauline (Walker) Burian. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University in Commerce. Before moving to Traverse City, Bob was a forest firefighter...
Beryl Fenton Mendenhall
Feb 1, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Beryl Fenton Mendenhall, 85 of Traverse City, found peace in the early morning of Feb. 1, 2017. Beryl was born in Mt. Sterling, KY., on Feb.27, 1931 to the late Arthur and Etna (McNabb) Wages. She was the loving wife of the late Ernest C. Mendenhall. Beryl was also the proud mother of Ernest C. (Barbara) Mendenhall...
Virginia Oralee Hibbard
Feb 1, 2017
Virginia Oralee Hibbard, 91, of Traverse City passed away February 1, 2017. Virginia was born on May 21, 1925 in Lansing, MI to the late Jay and Pearl (Tucker) Knickerbocker. She married William Hibbard and together they spent many wonderful years together. Virginia worked over 30 years at Munson Medical Center as a manager of the Medical Records Library. She...
