Hendrik "Henry" Zuilhof
Feb 10, 2017
Hendrik "Henry" Zuilhof, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. He lived energetically, compassionately, and honorably for 81 years. Henry was born, raised, and educated in Sassenheim, The Netherlands. After serving two years with the Dutch Army, he traveled the United States as a salesman for a Dutch bulb exporter. When offered a position with...
Lt. Col. Joseph M. Mallard Usaf
Feb 7, 2017
Lt. Col. Joseph M. Mallard US Air Force, 94, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his family who love him deeply. Joseph was born on August 27, 1922 in Detroit, MI to the late Michael and Mary Ann Malendoski. He married the stunningly beautiful Sophie Joan Szczygiel on June 23, 1945...
Dureen "Dee" Jane S. Chaffee
Feb 6, 2017
Dureen "Dee" Schmitt Chaffee made the transition from this life to the next on February 6, 2017. Born in Springfield, MA to the late John and Clara Jane (Smith) Schmitt on April 27, 1941, she grew up in Woodbridge, CT. Dee graduated from Amity High School in 1958. She received a BA degree from Wilson College on 1962 with a...
Betty Lou Olvitt
Feb 6, 2017
Betty Lou Olvitt, 72, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, February 6, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Tuesday, July 11, 1944 in Traverse City to Edward and Gloria (Richards) Kinnee. She attended Traverse City High School and went on to college at Northwestern Michigan College. She...
Evan Richard Matusik
Feb 5, 2017
Evan Richard Matusik, 10, of Traverse City, earned his angel wings on February 5, 2017. Evan was born May 1, 2006 to Andrea Matusik and Richard Ferrel Jr. Abraham Lincoln said, ".... it is not the years in your life that count; but the life in your years." Evan was a true testament to that. Although 10 years young, he...
Beverly Jean Stephenson
Feb 5, 2017
Traverse City - Beverly Jean Stephenson (Underwood), 77, passed away peacefully Feb 5, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1939 to Don and Jean Underwood. Bev married the love of her life, Lawrence Stephenson on September 24, 1955; together they raised four children: Donald (Sheryl) Paterson of Empire, Teresa (Dale) Campbell of Williamsburg, Larry Jr. Stephenson of Traverse City...
Joseph Bartko
Feb 4, 2017
Joseph Bartko, 86, of Kinglsey passed away February 4, 2017 at his home. Joseph was born on December 2, 1930 in New Jersey to the late John and Emily Bartko. On May 3, 1970, Joseph married Joanne Ide in Traverse City. Joseph was a builder and a farmer. In his spare time he enjoyed wood working. Joseph was preceded in...
Vivian Butler White
Feb 3, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Vivian Butler White, 87, of Maple City, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City, Michigan. Vivian was born Jan. 11, 1930, in Pontiac, MI to Lucille and William Leroy Butler. She married Gerald T. White (Jerry) on Oct. 8, 1949 at the United Methodist Church in Reed City, MI. Vivian's...
Curt Larrabee
Feb 3, 2017
Curt Larrabee, 60, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. Curt was born on February 6, 1956 in Long Island, NY to the late Richard and Jane (Hyde) Larrabee. He graduated from Kings Park High School of Long Island in 1974. After high school Curt moved out west to ski and he eventually...
Margaret "Margie" Agnes Deadman
Feb 3, 2017
Margaret Agnes "Margie" Deadman, 61, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home after a valiant fight with cancer. She was in the care of her loving family at the time of her passing. Born in Traverse City on September 10, 1955, she was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth "Betty" (Equitz) Fleis. She married Charles...
Robert "Bob" Carey Burian
Feb 2, 2017
Traverse City – Robert "Bob" Carey Burian, 77 of Traverse City passed away Feb 2, 2017 surrounded by family. Bob was born on May 10, 1939 in Flint to the late Anthony and Margaret Pauline (Walker) Burian. Bob earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University in Commerce. Before moving to Traverse City, Bob was a forest firefighter...
Beryl Fenton Mendenhall
Feb 1, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Beryl Fenton Mendenhall, 85 of Traverse City, found peace in the early morning of Feb. 1, 2017. Beryl was born in Mt. Sterling, KY., on Feb.27, 1931 to the late Arthur and Etna (McNabb) Wages. She was the loving wife of the late Ernest C. Mendenhall. Beryl was also the proud mother of Ernest C. (Barbara) Mendenhall...
Virginia Oralee Hibbard
Feb 1, 2017
Virginia Oralee Hibbard, 91, of Traverse City passed away February 1, 2017. Virginia was born on May 21, 1925 in Lansing, MI to the late Jay and Pearl (Tucker) Knickerbocker. She married William Hibbard and together they spent many wonderful years together. Virginia worked over 30 years at Munson Medical Center as a manager of the Medical Records Library. She...
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...
