Ruth M. Bornak
Jun 29, 2017
Ruth Magdalene Bornak, 95, of Lake City, passed away June 29, 2017 with her family by her side. Ruth was born July 6, 1921 to the late Daniel and Anna (Keller) Krieg in Detroit. She lived in the Detroit area for all her childhood years graduating from Lincoln High school in Ferndale in 1939. On September 20, 1941 she married...
Elizabeth Margaret Zahm
Jun 27, 2017
Elizabeth Margaret Zahm, 74, of Traverse City, passed away June 27, 2017 with her brother by her side in Melbourne Florida. Elizabeth was born on September 18, 1942 in Detroit to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Oakley) Zahm. She graduated from South Eastern high school in 1960. In the 1970's she knew that Traverse City was to be her forever...
Rev. Richard Junior Bartlett
Jun 27, 2017
Traverse City - Richard (Dick) Junior Bartlett, 86, of Uniontown, Ohio and formerly of Traverse City passed away June 27, 2017 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home after suffering with Lewy Body Dementia. Richard was born on November 23, 1930 in Saginaw to the late Richard and Audrey (Campbell) Bartlett. On August 16, 1952 Richard married the love of his life...
John Wesley Trago Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
John Wesley Trago, Sr passed away on June 26, 2017. He was born June 22, 1937 in Lancaster PA, to Ivan G and Mildred (Huber) Trago. He grew up in the Lancaster area, and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. He attended Villanova University for one year. He then enlisted in the Air Force, enjoyed a 23 year career, and...
Michael Lee Easter
Jun 25, 2017
Michael Lee Easter, 59, of Traverse City passed away June 25, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Michael was born on July 29, 1957 in Rapid City, S.D. to Richard and Evelyn Easter. Michael graduated from Leland High School. He served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Michael cherished his beloved poodle Chantel. He also enjoyed...
Leonard John Mendrek Jr.
Jun 24, 2017
Traverse City – Leonard John Mendrek, Jr., 69, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2017, Leonard, better known as "Captain Lenny" was born on February 24, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late Leonard Sr. and Lillian (Kuznicki) Mendrek. He attended Northwestern Michigan College and later founded Traverse City-based Coast Marine Surveyors, LLC., providing services to boat owners...
Sheila Marie Sandula
Jun 24, 2017
Sheila Marie Sandula (Lehr) passed away unexpectedly while on vacation with her family in Mammoth Lakes, California in the Sierra Mountains. Sheila was born October 25, 1942 in Detroit to Norman and Sylvia (Dugelar) Lehr. She devoted her life to her family and was a surrogate mother to many. She loved to travel and loved animals, especially horses, and enjoyed...
June Conant Rusch
Jun 24, 2017
June Conant Rusch, 94, of Traverse City passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. June was born on June 6, 1923 in Traverse City to the late John and Esther (Husby) Kesner. She married Marvin C. Conant on April 9, 1943. Following his death she later married...
Robert Neal Lamb
Jun 24, 2017
Robert Neal Lamb, 91, of Traverse City passed peacefully on to heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born the son of a Wesleyan Methodist pastor, the late Rev. William and Lilah (Reed) Lamb in Bendon, MI on June 22, 1926. Bob honorably served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was...
Maureen Eva Moeke
Jun 21, 2017
Maureen Eva Moeke, 93, of Mancelona, passed away peacefully June 21, 2017, at her home among family. Maureen was born on April 7, 1924 in Elmira to the late Jesse and Thelma (Fewless) Cremeans. Maureen was a homemaker and enthusiastically cared for her husband and children. She and her late husband were the owners of Moeke Lumber Company in Mancelona....
Lucille D Merchberger
Jun 20, 2017
Lucille 'Lucy' D. Merchberger, 97, of Traverse City and Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at her daughter's home in Florida surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born Friday, September 5, 1919 to Alfred and Ann (Higgins) Bryan in Andalusia, AL. Lucy lived in the Traverse City area for over 70 years. She was the manager of the...
Charlotte Bernice Schulz
Jun 19, 2017
Charlotte Bernice Schulz (nee Eby), age 90, went on to Glory on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born Friday, June 10, 1927 in Detroit to Henry and Ella (Neumann) Eby. Charlotte was a loving, devoted, and involved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her favorite pass times were baking, cooking, sewing, and entertaining. Here friends...
Margaret Lois Wilson Reilly
Jun 19, 2017
Margaret Lois Wilson Reilly, 90, was born May 31, 1927. On June 19, 2017, after a thoughtful blessing, by Rev. Ben Schultz, she quietly passed. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Nell and Cecil Wilson, her sister, Joan Wilson, and her loving spouse of 51 years, Ben Reilly. Margaret grew up in Allen Park, Michigan. After receiving her...
Darlene Joan Casciano
Jun 18, 2017
Darlene Joan Casciano, 82, of Traverse City passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City. Darlene was born on Friday, September 28, 1934 to the late Louis and Olive (Dicer) Hastings in Port Huron, MI. She married Daniel Casciano, Jr. on Saturday, September 22, 1956 in Flint. As a young woman, Darlene was employed...
Phyllis Irene Gallaher
Jun 17, 2017
Phyllis Irene Gallaher, 86, of Traverse City passed away June 17, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Phyllis was born on April 5, 1931 in Traverse City to the late James M. and Edith I. (Hermel) Hartley. Phyllis was a registered nurse. She was a devoted Christian and enjoyed studying God's Word. She attended First Christian Church. Phyllis was also a...
Ronald Stephen Sarkon
Jun 15, 2017
Traverse City - Ronald S. Sarkon, 76, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2017. Ron was born on December 22, 1940 in Pontiac to the late Steve and Janet (Gala) Sarkon. Ron married his high school sweet heart and the love of his life, Joyce Elaine Bergman on August 5, 1961 at St. Francis Catholic Church. They raised...
Dorothy Jean Brandt
Jun 15, 2017
Dorothy Jean Brandt 91, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home with her loving family at her side. Dorothy was born on December 2, 1925 in Midland, MI to the late Willis and Honor (Chase) Short. She married Junior Lee Brandt on December 19, 1942 also in Midland, MI. Together they lovingly raised their three...
Albert C. Ockert
Jun 15, 2017
Albert Charles Ockert, 83, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family Al was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1933 to the late Charles James Michael and Wahnetta (Robbins) Ockert in Traverse City. He married Irene June Humphrey on Saturday, December 25, 1954 in Traverse City. Al served our country as...
Evelyn Louise Kline
Jun 14, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Evelyn L. Kline, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Boardman Lake Glens-Highlander. Evelyn Louise Kline was born on January 12, 1928 to Murray and Beulah (Weitzel) Harris in Sherman, New York. On October 29, 1948, Evelyn married Norman A. Kline. Evelyn worked as a real estate agent for Real Estate...
