Guy Junior Avery
Apr 24, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Guy J. Avery, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home in the loving care of his family. In honor of Guy's wishes, no services will be held.
Louanne Schuette Rogers
Apr 24, 2017
Rogers, Louanne Schuette 9/27/30 - 4/24/17 Age 86, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in Traverse City, MI. Louanne was born on September 27, 1930 in Saginaw, MI to the late Elmer and Mildred Schuette. Louanne married Birt L. Rogers on October 6, 1951. They had five children, Paul (Marcia) Rogers of Maple Grove, MN, Gary (Anne) Rogers of Suttons...
Robert G. Olsen
Apr 23, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gerhart Olsen, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home. Bob was born on November 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Olaf and Ingeborg (Christensen) Olsen. He was married to the love of his life, Carol Joy Chellin on July 12, 1952 in Chicago. Bob graduated...
Frederick Charles Fuller
Apr 21, 2017
Frederick "Fred" Charles Fuller, 82, a life long resident of Traverse City, stepped into the presence of his Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Fred was born on Sunday, August 26, 1934 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Borrick) Fuller in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School and then...
Mary Lillian Borgerson
Apr 20, 2017
Mary Borgerson died April 20, 2017 at her apartment in Traverse City with her daughter and loving caregiver by her side. She was 87. She was born Mary Lillian Earl in Buckley, Michigan on August 9, 1929. Her mother Fae, a trained soprano, was an art and music teacher, and her father Harley worked in banking. The family lived briefly...
Dr. Thomas David Plamondon
Apr 20, 2017
Dr. Thomas Plamondon, Sr. TRAVERSE CITY – Dr. Thomas Plamondon Sr., age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the loving care of his family. On November 13, 1920, a spectacular event occurred for Ovilla Joseph Plamondon and Mamie (Martineau) Plamondon of Lake Leelanau, MI. Their oldest son Thomas David was born that day. "Tommy," as...
Fransetta Cemery Merenda
Apr 20, 2017
Elk Rapids – Cemery Merenda, 70, of Elk Rapids entered into eternal life on April 20, 2017. Cemery was born on April 24, 1946 in Detroit to the late Robert and Patricia (McKnight) Papineau. She spent her child hood on Sylvan Lake in West Bloomfield with her grandparents Basil and Edith McKnight. Cemery graduated from West Bloomfield Hills High School....
Ronald Joe Pyle
Apr 19, 2017
Ronald J. Pyle, 56 of Charlevoix passed away April 19, 2017 at Munson Medical Center after a battle with cancer. Ron was born on September 13, 1960 in Alma to Ladoyt Elton and Dorothy Irene (Moore) Pyle. Ron graduated from Alma High School. In 1989 he moved to Charlevoix where he began his career at Harbor Industries. He worked there...
Harold C Ward
Apr 19, 2017
Harold Cobb Ward, Jr. of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Harold was born on November 9, 1919 in Detroit. He was the son of Harold C. Ward Sr. and Bessie (Kress) Ward. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He married Phyllis Besaw on April 1, 1944 and spent...
Kerstin Marie Colmus
Apr 18, 2017
Kerstin Marie Colmus, 19, beloved daughter of Joe and Ann (LeRoux) Colmus gained her angel wings April 18, 2017. Kerstin was born June 30, 1997 in Saginaw, MI where she began her childhood until the age of four when she and her family moved to Traverse City. Growing up, her smile would light up any room. She was independent, driven,...
Janet Ann Van De Bogart
Apr 16, 2017
Janet Ann Van De Bogart, 64, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Janet was born August 23, 1952 to Arthur and Theresa (Ghastin) Richards. She grew up in Traverse City, graduated from St. Francis High School and from Northwestern Michigan College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. On June 30, 1992, she married William Van De...
James "Jim" Frye
Apr 16, 2017
James "Jim" Richard Frye Torch Lake Township – Jim Frye, 85 of Torch Lake passed away at his home on April 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Jim was born on August 10, 1931 in Detroit to the late Warren and Nellie (Lewis) Frye. At the age of thirteen, he and his family moved to Eastport. His family...
Shirley Anne Crandall
Apr 16, 2017
Shirley Anne Crandall formerly of Muskegon, Spring Lake, and Traverse City, died on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, after an extended illness. Shirley was born March 8, 1925, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Faye (Poulin) Hughes. She was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School in 1943. She was one of the greatest examples of the Greatest Generation....
Judith Marilyn Loveless
Apr 15, 2017
Judith Marilyn Miller Loveless, a long-time resident of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday morning, April 15, following a short illness. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 19, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at the Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street, in Traverse City. A funeral service will follow the viewing, beginning at 11:00 am, at...
Constance "Connie" Ogren
Apr 14, 2017
Constance "Connie" (Royce) Ogren, affectionately known to friends and family as "the Energizer Bunny" passed away peacefully on Friday April 14th, 2017, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Connie married Richard Ogren, a pharmacist in the Air Force in 1951 and quickly took to military life. Together they raised 6 children, traveling across the U.S. and...
Leona Louise Good
Apr 13, 2017
Leona Louise Good passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Leona was born December 14, 1933 to Samuel and Edith (Wheeler) McCormick in Aden, IL. Leona married Isaac "Russell' Good and together they had 7 children. Leona is survived by her daughters Sherry Good, Diana Good, Linda Good and Gina Chesnek; sons Russell Good,...
Verla Kay Jamieson
Apr 13, 2017
Traverse City – Verla Kay Jamieson, 86, of Traverse City passed away April 13, 2017 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her family. Verla was born on March 31, 1931 in Carson City to the late Charlie and Thelma (Brown) Miller. She graduated from Carson City High School. In 1953, Verla graduated from the E.W. Sparrow Hospital School of Nursing...
Mark Andrew Koval
Apr 12, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark Andrew Koval, age 56, of Buckley MI, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2017. The second of 5 children, born in Detroit, MI, to Frank and Margaret Ann (Brennan) Koval. Mark had a brilliant mind and a deep, open heart. He loved to work, to problem solve, and help others. Mark was...
Dana Lynn Hendrickson
Apr 8, 2017
A beautiful angel gained her wings and is now leading the choirs in heaven. On April 8, 2017, Dana Lynn Hendrickson passed away unexpectedly. Dana was born on January 2, 1985 in Winfield, Illinois and grew up in Traverse City, Michigan. From the moment she entered this world, Dana spread joy, love, and laughter to all who knew her. She...
Constance Patricia Klaasen
Apr 8, 2017
Constance "Connie" Patricia Klaasen August 6, 1920 – April 8, 2017 Some called her Connie, while others called her Pat. She was mom to her daughters, Patty to her husband, and Condido to one of her sons-in-law. She was Oma to some of her great-grandchildren, Aunt Pat to her many adored and adoring nieces and nephews, and after the birth...
