Marjorie Jean Griffin
Feb 1, 2017
Marjorie Jean Griffin, 94, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, February 01, 2017. Marjorie was born on September 20, 1922 in Ludington to William and Eva (Krogen) Anderson. She and the late Senator Robert Griffin were married on May 10, 1947 and have made their home in Traverse City since 1950. Marjorie was the valedictorian of Ludington High School...
James Stanley Delikta
Feb 1, 2017
Traverse City - James Stanley Delikta, 72 of Traverse City passed away February 1, 2017 with his family by his side. James was born on July 29, 1944 in Detroit to the late Edward Joseph and Dorothy Ann (Ciresi) Delikta. On July 28, 1990, James married Bridget Weir at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. James was an assembler for General Motors....
Norman Thomas Crampton
Jan 31, 2017
Norman Thomas Crampton, 82, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living with his three children at his side. Norman was born on November 19, 1934 in Traverse City to the late Elmer and Gertrude (Steavens) Crampton. He married Wanda Jeanette Hoxie on November 26, 1955 also in Traverse City. Norman was proud of...
Ryan Robert Anderson
Jan 30, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Ryan R. Anderson, age 33, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Munson Hospital in Traverse City. Ryan was born November 15, 1983 in Pontiac, MI to Robert Carl (Laurie York) Anderson Jr. Ryan grew up in Novi, MI and graduated from Novi High School in 2002. Ryan had an incredible passion and talent in the...
Steven M. Fleis
Jan 30, 2017
Steven M. Fleis, 65, of Maple City passed away on January 30, 2017 at his home. Steve was born on April 9, 1951 in Traverse City to Thomas and Betty (Equitz) Fleis. He was married to Celia Wojes on August 9, 1998. Steve loved his work he was employed as a supervisor with Grand Traverse Construction until his retirement in...
Gerald Raymond Clous
Jan 28, 2017
Buckley - Gerald R. Clous, 74, long time resident of Buckley passed away on January 28, 2017 at his home. Jerry was born on January 4, 1943 to the late Raymond and Irma (Worm) Clous. On June 1, 1963 Jerry married Carol Hudson at St. Mary's of Hannah in Kingsley. Jerry was a family man devoting his life to his...
Francis Lahey Schaefer
Jan 28, 2017
Francis Lahey Schaefer, 51, passed away January 28, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Francis was born on August 29, 1965 to Patricia and Wilbur Schaefer in Lakewood, OH. Francis was born developmentally disabled but so sweet and smart! After time at home, Francis lived at St. Rita's Home for Children in Buffalo, NY where he received outstanding care that focused...
Kevin Frederick Gauthier
Jan 27, 2017
- Kevin Frederick Gauthier, 55, of Oscoda and Glen Arbor passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Kevin was born on Tuesday, August 1, 1961 to Frederick and Marcia (Burry) Gauthier in Traverse City. The family later moved to Livonia where Kevin attended school and graduated from Livonia Bentley High School. While in high...
Irene Eleanor Vanskyhock
Jan 27, 2017
Irene passed away Jan. 27, 2017 at French Manor with her family near by. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Orval. Irene is survived by her son Gary (Jackie) and daughter Lynn (Steve) Derr, five grandchildren, 17 great -grandchildren as well as a brother-in-law Dean (Jean) VanSkyhock. The family would like to express their special...
Nancy Grace Ravas
Jan 26, 2017
Traverse City - Nancy Grace Ravas, 77, of Traverse City passed away January 26, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on October 16, 1939 in Springfield, OH to the late Corwin and Carolyn (Moore) Hablitzel. Having moved to Oak Harbor, OH, Nancy met the love of her life, David Ravas, at Oak Harbor High School On...
Joyce Baldwin Mellor
Jan 25, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Joyce Baldwin Mellor passed away peacefully in Traverse City, Michigan on 1/25/2017 at the age of 83 years old and went to be with her Lord. Joyce was born in Gering, Nebraska to Arthur and Marguerite LeMaster. She was an only child and some of her early fondest memories and formative years were spent on her grandparent's...
Peter Mcbee Bentley
Jan 24, 2017
Peter McBee Bentley, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 24th at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN surrounded by his family. Peter was born January 27, 1945 to Bradford and Sally (Mc Bee) Bentley in Boston, MA. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Valley Forge, PA. Pete attended Parsons college in Iowa, just long enough to meet his future...
Scott Russell Trainer
Jan 23, 2017
Scott R. "Bo" Trainer, 65, of Traverse City, passed away January 24, 2017 at his home. Scott was born on June 26, 1951 in Detroit, the son of Russell and Elaine Trainer. He and his wife Sarah were married on April 11, 1995 in Traverse City. For over 30 years, Scott was employed at Sara Lee and then worked for...
Cynthia Jo Loomis
Jan 22, 2017
Cynthia Jo (Johns) Loomis Traverse City – Cynthia Loomis, 61, formerly of Traverse City, passed away January 22, 2017 in Warren, Michigan. Cindy was born on June 27, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan to James Leonard Johns and Joyce Elaine (Loftus) Johns. She moved to Traverse City at age 15, and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1973....
Jerry Lee Lardie
Jan 21, 2017
Jerry Lee Lardie of Traverse City passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017. Jerry was born November 26, 1938 to Delano and Rita (Hunter) Lardie. He was a resident of Traverse City for his entire life. He met the love of his life Beverly (Neihardt) 63 years ago, leading to a marriage that lasted 59 years. They have lived in...
Marjorie E. Power
Jan 21, 2017
Marjorie E. Power, 97, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons. Marjorie Tefft was born on May 30, 1919 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Forrest and Erma (Baker) Tefft. She was married to Thomas Power, he preceded her in death. During World War II, Marjorie worked in the bomber plant at Willow Run she...
Genevieve Johanna Fagerstrom
Jan 20, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Genevieve Johanna Fagerstrom, age 92, of Traverse City passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Boardman Lake Glens Highlander surrounded by her loving family. Genevieve was born on Friday, December 5, 1924 to the late Ole and Johanna (Jensen) Berge in Madison, WI. She graduated from high school in Madison, WI in 1941 and continued her...
Paul Clarence Wilsens
Jan 20, 2017
Paul Clarence Wilsens, 58, of Traverse City, passed away on January 20, 2017. Paul was born on June 29, 1958 in Brookfield, WI. to his parents Leonard and Mary Leigh (Lindstrum) Wilsens. He graduated from Whitewater College in WI, earned his masters degree at Western Michigan University, and achieved a doctorate degree in Audiology in 2003. After graduating from Western...
Betty Ann Larson
Jan 20, 2017
Betty Ann Larson, 93, of Traverse City passed away on Friday January 20, 2017 at French Manor South surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Indianapolis, IN, on December 2, 1923, to Emma and Edward Schultz. On September 23, 1943, she married her high school sweetheart, Paul Larson, who was then serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp....
