John Konieczka
May 8, 2017
Cedar - John Konieczka, 84, of Cedar passed away May 8, 2017 at French Manor South. John was born on August 7, 1932 in Sagniaw to the late John and Margaret (VanAlstine) Konieczka. On December 26, 1955 John married the love of his life Kay in Saginaw. She preceded him in death in 2016. John was a professor of Engineering...
Virginia 'Gini' Claudepierre
May 7, 2017
Virginia Lee Unwin Claudepierre Gini Throughout her life, Gini read the riffle and cast her line. On May 7, 2017 she reeled in her lifeline and laid down her fly rod, trusting that her God would lead her home. A life that was lived in her faith began in New York City. Virginia Lee was born to Richard and Adair...
Bernard "Ben" Joseph Reilly
May 5, 2017
Bernard "Ben" Joseph Reilly, Jr., PhD, 83, was born on February 12, 1934. A long time resident of Brighton died peacefully at Traverse City Victorian Senior Living on May 5, 2017. He was born in Detroit, growing up in Dearborn and graduating from Saint Alphonsus High School in 1952. In 1953 Ben honorably served his country in the U.S. Air...
Joseph Fernand Seguin
May 5, 2017
Williamsburg - Joseph Fernand Seguin, 92, of Williamsburg and formerly of Temecula, CA passed away May 5, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with his family by his side. Joseph was born on December 5, 1924 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Joncas) Sequin. Joseph served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army...
Gail Marie Truax
May 2, 2017
Gail Marie Truax, 64, of Williamsburg passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband at her side. Gail was born on July 18, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late Carl and Eva (Casper) Drerup. She married Robert "Bob" William Truax on October 22, 1982 in Plymouth MI. Together they shared a wonderful life...
Charles Jacob Baumann Iii
May 2, 2017
Charles Jacob Baumann III, 72, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on Saturday, July 29, 1944 to the late Dr. Charles J. and Lorraine Elizabeth (Wippich) Baumann, Jr. in Milwaukee, WI. Following graduation from high school he continued his education, earning his associates...
Eleithia Bondy
May 2, 2017
Eleithia May (Spicer) Bondy passed away peacefully in her sleep May 2, 2017. Born on a cold winter day, December 12, 1920 to Lottie and George Spicer in Byron, Michigan. Elieithia was one of three, born to the family that day. With only Eleithia and Leanord surving to be raised with the other nine siblings; John, Cecil, Nova, Leo, Marge,...
William Newton Gibson Ii
Apr 29, 2017
William 'Bill' Gibson, 48, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on April 29, 2017. Bill was born January 1, 1969 in Norfolk, VA to William and Jerleene Gibson. He was a kind and loving man whose family was always his first priority. He loved to celebrate with family and friends, always ready with his grill, fireworks, and...
Judith Heric James
Apr 29, 2017
Judith Heric James, born May 24, 1939, beloved wife of Robert 'Bob' James, devoted mother of Hilary (Kevin DiSimone), grandmother of Ava Marie DiSimone was called home to God April 29, 2017. Judy is survived by her sister Linda (Jerry Carlson) niece Amanda (John Pampu), nephew Jon Carlson (Frances); her sister-in-law Katie (Bob Sharp) nephews Bradley Allen (Gigi) and Tony...
Danny L. Bristol
Apr 29, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Danny L. Bristol, age 85, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, MI, in the loving care of his family. Danny was born to Bethel and Mary Margaret (Dunn) Bristol on May 29, 1931 in Traverse City, MI. Every since Danny was a young boy he was working...
Rosemary F. Merritt
Apr 28, 2017
RoseMary Florence Merritt, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. RoseMary Kropp was born on January 31, 1924 in Traverse City to the late Otto and Florence (Atkinson) Kropp. She was married to Donald Foust in 1943, he preceded her in death on September 1, 1970. She married Edwin D....
Alexander Malcolm Hawke
Apr 28, 2017
Alexander "Alex" Malcolm Hawke, 24, of Traverse City found a way out of the black river of depression that had consumed him by ending his life on Friday April 28, 2017. He leaves behind many family and friends that are shocked and confused by this. Everyone that knew him saw a friendly outgoing confident young man. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Donald "Don" Marcel Houdek
Apr 28, 2017
Donald "Don" Marcel Houdek, 84, of Traverse City passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Don was born on January 11, 1933 in Suttons Bay, MI to the late Carl and Eleanor (Kolarik) Houdek. Don graduated from Suttons Bay High School with the class of 1951. He married Betsy Lee Overby on March 28, 1968 in Leland MI. Don worked and...
Beulah Lautner
Apr 27, 2017
Beulah Lautner TRAVERSE CITY – Beulah Lautner, age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in the loving care of her family. Beulah was born on December 4, 1920 to Thomas and Lottie (Wares) Skiver in Long Lake, Township. Beulah was born and raised in Long Lake, Township and lived her entire life in...
Frank J. Sibilia
Apr 27, 2017
Frank Sibilia, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away with his wife at his side, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on September 4, 1936 in White Plains, New York, to John & Grace Sibilia. He married Carol Whited, the love of his life in 1962. They enjoyed 54 years of joyful marriage. Frank...
Charles "Chuck" Rahn
Apr 27, 2017
Traverse City - Charles Rahn, 64, of Traverse City passed away April 27, 2017 at Tendercare in Traverse City. Chuck was born on December 6, 1952 in Elgin, Illinois. After graduating from Addison high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country honorably in Vietnam and was discharged in 1972. Upon returning from the service, he...
Beverly Marie Burgee
Apr 26, 2017
Beverly's kindly request, that no flowers be sent. Beverly Marie Bardwell Burgee, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home. Beverly was born on October 20, 1929 in Detroit to the late Ira T and Ethel M (Schriber) Bardwell. She married the love of her life Richard Courtland Burgee on July 29, 1952....
Nathanael Phillip Amrhein
Apr 26, 2017
Nathanael Phillip Amrhein, 27, of Homestead Township in Benzie County, went home to be with Jesus and many relatives and friends, including his grandfather John Amrhein and grandmother Lois Juengel, He died of natural causes on April 26, 2017. Nathanael, known by his friends as Nate, was born October 29, 1989 to John and Jacqueline (Juengel) in Big Rapids, the...
Mary Frances Swaney
Apr 26, 2017
Mary Frances Swaney of Lake Ann, formerly of Royal Oak, passed peacefully April 26, 2017 with family and friends by her side. She was 91 years young. "Fran" was born January 30, 1926 to Joseph Wade Cannon and Zadie Marie Cox in Mount Olive, North Carolina. With her parents and 9 siblings, a young Mary Frances lived a farming life...
Mary B Zographos
Apr 25, 2017
Mary Zographos passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Royal Oak, Michigan, after a brief illness. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan, August 14, 1929 to the late George and Stella Batsakis. She had a twin brother, the late John Batsakis. Mary attended Petoskey schools and was an outstanding student as well as a beautiful young lady. The Batsakis family...
