Terrie Lee Cubby
Dec 17, 2016
Terrie Lee Cubby, 61, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at University of Michigan Hospital. Terrie was born on March 26, 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Fred and Viola (Nack) Allison. She was married to Robert "Bob" Cubby on October 18, 2003. Terrie's faith was a very important part of her life. She was...
Robert Frederick Rudd
Dec 17, 2016
Robert F. Rudd of Traverse City, MI passed away on December 17, 2016 at the age of 83. A graduate of Michigan State University and the University of South Dakota, Bob taught chemistry at NMC for 35 years. He was a constant presence in his volunteer work for the college, including the NMC Barbeque, and many other community organizations, including...
William Merrill Crossman
Dec 14, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - William "Bill" Crossman of Traverse City sailed away peacefully at the Grand Traverse Pavilions Dec. 14, 2016. Born August 8, 1923 in Belding MI., he was the son of Lee W. Crossman and Letha Woten Crossman. Besides his roles of husband and father, Bill had three notable passions in his life-architecture, sailing, and playing the cello. His...
Jeanette Emily Wepking
Dec 14, 2016
Jeanette Emily (Hatlem) Wepking, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2016. Jeanette was born to John and Theoline Hatlem on September 30, 1919 in Mn. Minnesota. Teaching us how to keep our heads high, faith strong and modeling her endearing, loving, and giving heart, to her marriage, family and community became her life calling....
Anakin Edward Sturtevant
Dec 14, 2016
Anakin Edward Sturtevant, 3, of Cadillac, received his angel wings on December 14, 2016, following a battle with Krabbe disease. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Anakin had touched throughout his short, yet memorable life. Anakin's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of...
Julia Lyhn Slack
Dec 13, 2016
Julia Lyhn Slack was born to Ron and Jane Green on September 8, 1953. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in January, 1971 and married the late William "Jerry" Hanna on September 17, 1971. Together, they had three children: Ron (Ruthi) Hanna, Tracey (Jonathan) Dennis, and Mark (Kate) Hanna. On October 3, 1997, she married Douglas Slack. Surrounded...
Donald Sheldon Pratt
Dec 11, 2016
Traverse City - Donald Sheldon Pratt, 92, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Don was born on Friday, January 4, 1924, to the late Gilbert and Mary (Buhro) Pratt, in Racine, WI. The family later moved to Traverse City, where Don attended local schools, graduating from Central High School in...
Evelyn Rose Dugan
Dec 11, 2016
Evelyn (Drabek) Dugan of Traverse City died Sunday December 11, 2016. She was born in the family farmhouse near Hillhead, South Dakota on June 8, 1930 to Adolph and Mary (Najmajstr) Drabek. Evelyn was dedicated to taking care of those she loved her whole life and her passing leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of those who knew her....
Raymond William Dobson
Dec 10, 2016
Raymond William Dobson, 99, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born July 30, 1917 in Traverse City to Roy and Katherine (Fifarek) Dobson. He served in the US Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II as a tank commander with the 1st Armored Division that saw...
Ronald Richard Weiler
Dec 9, 2016
Ronald R. (Rick) Weiler, a long time resident of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully early in the morning on December 9, 2016 at Warner Robins Rehabilitation Center in Warner Robins, GA. He was 71 years old. Rick was the son of former Grand Traverse County Sheriff, Richard P. Weiler. A 1963 graduate of St. Francis High School, he played...
Alan Harold Gray
Dec 8, 2016
Alan "Al" Harold Gray, 79, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2016 with his family by his side after a brave 25 year battle with cancer. Al was born on April 8, 1937 in Traverse City to the late Harold and Irene (Rokos) Gray. He married his wife of 50 years, Caroline Cloud, on April 16,...
Lois Stevens Summers
Dec 6, 2016
Lois Stevens Summers, 82, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by her family. Lois was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1934 to Thomas and Hilda (Speyer) Meines in Grand Rapids, MI. She married James Stevens with whom she had three children. After the death of her first husband James, she found...
Betty Jane Wilson
Dec 6, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Betty Jane Wilson, 72 of Traverse City, passed away on December 6, 2016. Betty was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on January 6, 1944. Throughout Betty's working years she was employed in a number of positions including, nursing aid and head cook at Provincial House Nursing Home, line worker at Bay Motors, and personal aid to many elderly...
William 'Bill' Muha
Dec 6, 2016
William 'Bill' Muha, 62, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 6, 2016. Bill was born January 9, 1954 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Muha in the Detroit area. For the better part of his working career he was a machinist at Century Specialties, after leaving there he became a self employed handyman. Susan...
Matthew Manning Lyons
Dec 6, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Matthew M. Lyons, age 63, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Matthew was born on December 8, 1952 in Stuttgart, Germany to Robert and Mary (Armstrong) Lyons. Matthew lived a life full of laughter, love and honor. After graduating high school, he served his country for several years in the US Army, 2nd Division...
Cecelia Pauline Beddow
Dec 6, 2016
Our beautiful mother Cecelia Pauline Beddow, 96, passed away on December 6, 2016 in Rapid City. She was born September 27, 1920 in Flint, MI. She attended Baker Elementary and Denby High School in Detroit. A championship speller, she was the 7th Grade Champion in the Detroit News Spelling Bee in 1934. She was a member of the "Greatest Generation"...
Daniel "Dan" Scott Coddington
Dec 5, 2016
Traverse City – Daniel "Dan" Scott Coddington, 54, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. Dan was born on December 31, 1961 in Traverse City to Dwight and Patricia "Pat" (Sebree) Coddington. He Married Shelly Ann Kirt on January 11, 1997 Dan graduated in 1980 from Traverse City High School. He started working at Whiting and Associates before...
Carl Anthony Lemcool
Dec 5, 2016
Carl Anthony Lemcool, 88 of Traverse City, died Monday December 5, 2016, at home, after a 5 year battle with bladder and bone cancer. Born April 22, 1928, in Traverse City, he was the son of Bertie N. and Emma Katherine (Younglas) Lemcool. On, July 15, 1950 he married Wilma L. Seeley at the First Christian Church on the corner...
Marjorie Inez Allen
Dec 5, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Marjorie Inez Allen, age 77, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Marjorie was born to Rolland and Treva, on June 4, 1939 in Hanover, MI. Marjorie grew up in Southern Michigan on the family farm where she learned the value of hard...
