Barbara "Barb" Baxter Beers
Feb 27, 2017
Her family regrets to announce the passing of Barbara "Barb" Baxter Beers, longtime resident of Traverse City, MI, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara was born May 22, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to Harold Alexander Baxter and Mabel Margaret Hull Baxter. She came of age during notable decades in America's history: Born in the Roaring 20s; living through...
Dorothy Marie Elliott
Feb 26, 2017
Dorothy Marie Bauer Elliott was born June 13, 1927 and left us on February 26, 2017. Mom grew up on a farm in Hannah as the oldest of five children. Her brothers and sisters survive her. After graduating from St. Mary's Hannah, she went to Western Union School and worked there during World War II. In 1947 she married Max...
Deborah Sue Solomonson
Feb 26, 2017
Deborah Sue Solomonson, 53, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born on Monday, January 6, 1964 to Wilbur and Arlene (McCoy) Beall in Columbus, OH. As a child she moved often following the banking career of her father, but her high school years were spent at Douglas...
Robert Lee Pincumbe
Feb 26, 2017
Robert L. Pincumbe, age 86, died February 26, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 11, 1930, the son of Raleigh and Eulane Pincumbe. On April 14, 1961, he married Beverlee Tinker of Traverse City, who survives. Bob graduated from Flint Central High School in 1948. He then enlisted in the United States Air...
Warren Richard Aylsworth
Feb 25, 2017
Empire - Warren Richard Aylsworth, 62, of Maple City, passed away February 25, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Warren was born on November 12, 1954 in Flat Rock, MI to Glenn Aylsworth and Juanita Shanks. On October 31, 1991, Warren married the love of his life Janet Marie Schopieray. Warren was an avid deer and mushroom...
Michael "Mike" Wilde
Feb 22, 2017
A Celebration of Mike's life will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Traverse City West High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City, Michigan, 48684. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy may wishing to consider a memorial donation to the Traverse City West High School Girl's Basketball...
John A. Wilkins
Feb 19, 2017
BUCKLEY – John Archie Wilkins, 71, of Buckley passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his home. John was born on July 3, 1945 in Detroit. He was married to Janice Francis on December 7, 1974 in Southfield. John had been employed by Chef Pierre and Sara Lee for over 30 years. John loved animals; he enjoyed raising and...
Julie Rae Weeks
Feb 18, 2017
Julie's obituary will be found after the following information FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: If you will be attending Julie's service AND reception following, please RSVP to info@reynolds-jonkhoff.com or call 231.947.6347 no later than March 13, 2017. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to The Leelanau Conservancy, P. O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654 ( www.leelanauconservancy.org ) The Women's Resource Center, 720 S....
James "Jim" C. Gilbo
Feb 17, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Jim Gilbo, 84, of Leelanau County, died at Munson Hospice House on Friday, February 17, 2017. By his side were his son, Bob, and family friends. His wife Diane, and daughter Carol preceded him in death. His sisters Joan Lamorandier and Rose Mary Struble of Kalamazoo also preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother,...
Margaret Ann Ferguson
Feb 17, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Margaret Ann "Peggy" Ferguson, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday Feb. 17, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Peggy was born on March 14, 1922 in Findlay, OH, to her parents Ernest W. and Olive (Young) McCall and was one of 3 daughters. Peggy graduated from Findlay High School, and received a B.A. degree from...
F. Keith Forton
Feb 15, 2017
F. Keith Forton, 89, of Kewadin, MI passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Traverse Victorian Inn surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born at Munson Hospital in Traverse City on Saturday, January 7, 1928 to Ferd and Lucille (Long) Forton. He is survived by his wife Pamela; three children, Keith (Laurel), Angela (Mark) Glynn, and Jon...
Virginia Kennedy
Feb 15, 2017
Virginia (Ginny) was born in Lansing, MI, to Bert and Frances Nedervelt on September 29, 1926. After attending Highland Park High School, she earned a nursing degree from the Henry Ford School of Nursing. She was employed as a nurse in many different hospitals and departments throughout her long nursing career, including her work as an OR nurse on the...
Therese E. Strang
Feb 15, 2017
INTERLOCHEN – Therese E. Strang, age 57, of Interlochen, MI passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home in the loving care of her family. A visitation for Therese will take place at St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Monday, February 20, 2017 beginning at 4:00 pm until the time of the rosary service at 7:00 pm. A Mass of...
Catherine P. Johnson
Feb 15, 2017
Catherine Pauline Johnson, 103, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Tendercare-Traverse City where she has resided for the last 13 years. Catherine was born to the late Jay and Bertha (Houseman) Lynn on November 25, 1913 near Hartford City, Indiana. She was the eldest of eight children and graduated from Kokomo High School of Indiana in 1933. She married...
Robert "Robbie" S. Detwiler
Feb 14, 2017
Robert "Robbie" Stephen Detwiler, 34, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. The family is so thankful to the Munson staff for the wonderful care and compassion to Robbie and his family while he was being treated. Robbie was born on August 27, 1982 in Traverse City, the son...
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...
