Floy M. Defer
Nov 10, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Floy M. DeFer, 89, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Boardman Lake Glens-Highlander. Floy was born on May 30, 1927 in Traverse City to the late Vivan and Martha (Gould) Helfrich. She married the love of her life Harvey DeFer on May 7, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1979. Floy...
Craig Petersen
Nov 9, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Craig Petersen, 64, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Craig was born on April 5, 1952 in Traverse City to the late Harry and Ada (Harr) Petersen. Craig graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1971. After high school Craig began working for Chef Pierre, he...
Catherine Louise Brazaski
Nov 9, 2016
Traverse City – Catherine Louise Brazaski, 56, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Catherine was born on Saturday, July 23, 1960 to Gerald and Nancy (Roberts) Brazaski in Norfolk, VA. Catherine lived life simply and humbly. She was sweet and kind to everyone and found joy and happiness in her daily life....
David Scott Dixon
Nov 8, 2016
David Scott Dixon, 64, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at his home early Tuesday, November 8, 2016. David was born on Friday, June 06, 1952 to the late Robert and Madelon (Hawes) Dixon in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and continued his education at Michigan State University, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting....
Sandra "Sandy" Marie Hackbarth
Nov 8, 2016
Sandra "Sandy" Marie Hackbarth, 75, passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at her home in Traverse City, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born in Chicago, IL, on November 14, 1940, to the late David and Jane (Stenwall) Swanson. On September 8, 1962, in Chicago, Sandy married Dennis Karl Hackbarth, who survives. In 2014, Sandy and Dennis moved...
Gerald Stanley Skorski
Nov 8, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Gerald "Jerry" Stanley Skorski, 79, of Traverse City, passed away on Nov. 8, 2016. He was born on Nov. 3, 1937, in Detroit to the late Stanley and Mayme (Dahlback) Skorski. Jerry attended Rudyard High School and upon graduation in 1955 he enlisted and served for five years with the U.S. Coast Guard. He relocated to Traverse...
Charles Meyer
Nov 7, 2016
NORTH CAROLINA - Charles R. Meyer, age 89, of Traverse City, MI passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at the Camden Place Assisted Living Facility in Greensboro, NC, in the loving care of his family. Charles R. Meyer Jr. was born on April 23, 1927 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the son of Charles R. Meyer and Susann Taylor Meyer. He...
Jacob Jackson
Nov 6, 2016
Memorial contributions in Jacob's honor may be made to his twin brother Conner's education fund. 305 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 A memorial service will take place Friday November 11, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM.
Virginia A. Smith
Nov 6, 2016
Virginia Ardith Smith, 90, of Traverse City, passed away November 6, 2016. Virginia was born to the late Cecil and Goldie (Gray) Hippensteel on January 3, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI. Growing up, she learned to play the piano and enjoyed to sing. These turned into to two passions in her life. She continued to share her talents with her...
Agnes Marie Steed
Nov 6, 2016
Agnes M Steed Died Sunday, November 06, 2016 TRAVERSE CITY - Agnes Marie (Zalud) Steed, of Buckley, passed away at Munson Medical Center, with family at her side, on November 6, 2016 at the age of 92. She grew up on a small family farm in Benzie County and later married James W. Steed and shared a home with him...
Kimberlee Scheffler
Nov 6, 2016
Kimberlee Todd Scheffler, 59, of Interlochen passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family, following a courageous year long battle with ovarian cancer. Kim was born on January 5, 1957 in Charlotte, NC to the late Kenneth and Gladys (Goggans) Todd. Guided by her faith and heritage, Kim lived her life as the...
Mary Lucille Albright
Nov 5, 2016
Mary Lucille Albright, 87, of Traverse City passed away November 5, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born on July 10, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late Daniel Vincent and Portia (Mitchell) Quigley. Mary was a devoted homemaker and mother to her seven children. She loved to spend time with both them and her grandchildren. The last six...
Richard William Waldron
Nov 4, 2016
Traverse City – Richard 'Dick' William Waldron, 84, of Traverse City passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Dick was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931 in Traverse City to Amos and Marguerite (Oleson) Waldron. Dick worked at Parson's and was the owner of Dick's Auto Parts for many years. He was a people person and could...
Bayrd Brant Berger
Nov 2, 2016
Evolving through his final breath, Bayrd died peacefully and unburdened in the early evening of November 2 surrounded by his children at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Having reached a stalemate over the last four years with Hodgkin's lymphoma, suffering from significant cardiac compromises, and recently hospitalized with pneumonia, Bayrd left us smiling. Contrary to all medical evidence...
Mildred Antonie Drzewiecki
Nov 1, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred A. (Millie) Drzewiecki, 87, of Traverse City, a loving and kind mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend went to be with the Lord Jesus on November 1, 2016. Millie passed away peacefully at Hospice House surrounded by her family. Millie was born July 8, 1929 in Cleveland Township, Michigan to John & Antonia (Horak) Kurina. She...
Kenneth Neil Thomas
Nov 1, 2016
Kenneth Neil Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully November 1, 2016, after a long battle with several ailments, surrounded by family. He was born August 24, 1930 to the late Luis and Helen (Pelkey) in East Detroit, Michigan. Survivors include his wife and best friend of 62 years, Ingeborg, son Tim (Lori) of Rolling Hills Estates, California, Brian (Roy) of Traverse...
Richard Michael Jarvis
Oct 31, 2016
Richard "Dick" Michael Jarvis, 76, of Traverse City passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born Friday, September 13, 1940 in Detroit, MI to the late Michael and Marie (Oehler) Jarvis. After high school, Richard served his Country in the United States Army, and later attended Walsh Institute and University of...
Robert Featherstone
Oct 30, 2016
Robert (Bob) Featherstone passed away at his home on October 30, 2016, with his wife by his side, ending his long courageous battle against many complicated health problems. Bob was born in Mackinaw City, Michigan on July 24, 1930, to James and Dorothy Featherstone (now deceased). He spent his early childhood exploring the woodlands of northern Michigan, swimming in the...
Casey Christian Rasmussen
Oct 30, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Casey Christian Rasmussen, 26, of Lexington KY, died unexpectedly on October 30, 2016 at his home. He was born August 22, 1990 in Traverse City, the son of Tom and Gale (Kennedy) Rasmussen. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 2009, and was a member of the 2008 Division 7 State Champion football team. He completed...
Mildred Lucille Vansipe
Oct 30, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred Lucille (Barber) VanSipe, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Oct. 30, 2016. Mildred was born on May 2, 1931 in Lincoln, MI., to her parents the late Wallace and Margaret (Nicholson) Barber. She graduated from Alpena High School in 1949 and attended nursing school in Traverse City. Mildred married Ronald Lee VanSipe, on June7, 1952...
