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...
Burton S. Griner
Mar 29, 2017
Burton Samuel Griner, 103, of Traverse City, passed away at Boardman Lake Glens on March 29, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1913, the only child of James Loide Griner and Myrtle Blanche (Burton) Griner in Copemish, Michigan. He graduated in 1931 from Copemish High School. He attended Ferris State College. On January 21,1936 he married Adeline C. Cook...
Richard "Rich" Micklin
Mar 28, 2017
Richard "Rich" Micklin, 71, of Traverse City, passed away, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Oakland, California, after a brief illness. Rich was born on September 15, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Bernice Micklin. He married the love of his life Marcia Polomski on February 18, 1969. Rich grew up in Oak...
Doris Hetmanski
Mar 28, 2017
Doris Martha Olsen (Bine) Hetmanski, better known as "Dorie" passed on into her heavenly home, "Safe in the arms of Jesus", March 28th, 2017. Doris had a full 95 years of life filled with the challenges of the Great Depression, WW II, balancing a modeling career as a wife and mother, and serving the war effort in the Civil Air...
Darla Catherine Hogan
Mar 27, 2017
Traverse City – Darla Catherine Hogan, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home Monday afternoon with her cat Fiesta curled at her feet, surrounded by loving family. Darla was born December 6, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of James and Nona Horgan. Darla graduated from St Agnes High School in Detroit in 1953. She received her associate's degree from...
Barry Woods
Mar 27, 2017
Barry passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by his daughter, Mailee; his son-in-law, Cary; his grandson, Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Leah (Krzyminski) Woods; parents Walter and Evelyn (Neinas) Woods of Midland, and sister Alayne (Woods) Berg of Midland. Barry's Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11...
Elmer Burton Poertner
Mar 27, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Elmer Burton Poertner, 86, of Traverse City, passed away on March 27, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Elmer was born on March 16, 1931 in Lake Leelanau, to the late Walter and Bertha (Brow) Poertner. He was raised on a farm and as a young man enlisted and honorably serviced his country as a member of the...
