William "Bill" D. Burns
Mar 14, 2017
William "Bill" Donald Burns, 75, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at his home. Bill was born on January 25, 1942, in Alpena, MI, to the late Frank and Florence (Murray) Burns as one of 11 children. He married Shirley Ann Bilow on January 31, 1975, in Traverse City. As a child Bill was very active. He...
Gerald Robert Reinhart
Mar 11, 2017
Gerald Robert Reinhart, 59, of Traverse City, passed away March 11, 2017 at his residence with this loving wife by his side. Gerald was born on October 24, 1957 to the late Robert George and Eulalie Caroline (Klein) Reinhart in Flushing, MI. Gerald married Yarong on July 16, 2009. They enjoyed each others company and spent a lot of time...
Leslie Ann Spencer
Mar 11, 2017
Leslie Ann Spencer 6/9/1952 - 3/10/2017. Leslie Spencer was one of six children born to William and Margaret Terry. She was a graduate of Lake Orion High School, where she was a cheerleader, a member of the marching band, and was named Most Dramatic by her classmates. Leslie received her bachelor's degree from Ferris State University, but her heart always...
Constance Marie Butz
Mar 10, 2017
Traverse City - Constance Marie "Connie" (nee Spohn) Butz of Flint, age 91,died Friday March 10th Surviving are daughter, Lynn of Swartz Creek, son, Frank (RuthAnn Leppala) of Traverse City, grandchildren: Tony of Colorado, Nikkilynn (Chad) Stoltenberg, of Grand Blanc, Beth Anne (Bruce) Bair of Fenton, Raye Anne Heid (deceased), Mary Anne(Andy) Belanger of Traverse City, Willis Bullard of Washington,...
Donald Lyle Salisbury
Mar 10, 2017
Traverse City - Donald L. Salisbury, 87, of Traverse City passed away March 10, 2017 at Munson Medical Center with his daughters by his side. Don was born on November 3, 1929 in Kasson Township to the late Bert and Mary (Keaton) Salisbury. Don married Phyllis A. Mann on December 19, 1949. Together they shared 46 years of marriage before...
Robert Charles Merrick
Mar 9, 2017
Robert Charles Merrick78, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2017 at Munson Hospice House after a long battle with Cancer. Robert was born on Sept. 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL to his parents the late August and Florence (Wurglitsch) Merrick. He married the love of his life Patricia Horne on August 8, 1964 in Chicago and the...
Robert "Bob" L. Bridges
Mar 8, 2017
Bob died peacefully at Hospice House in Traverse City after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit Michigan to Claude and Leona (Hazen) Bridges. He grew up in Detroit, and attended Catholic Central High School. He attended the University of Detroit. After college, Bob pursued his career in Interior Design, with his first design job at J.L....
Rosemary Downs
Mar 8, 2017
Passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Joy Givers Senior Homes. Family services are planned for a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish consider a memorial donation the Traverse Bay Mennonite School, 915 Carver St. Traverse City, MI 49685.
Fayma Alice Kuhn
Mar 8, 2017
Fayma Alice Kuhn passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8th at the French Manor Green House surrounded by family and dear friends. She was born on August 29th 1935. Fayma lived a big life. She was a true character. Like any beloved character in a good book, television show, or film, time did not diminish her spirit. Her absence will...
Margaret 'Maggie' Josephine Bailey
Mar 7, 2017
Margaret Josephine Bailey, 91, of Traverse City, passed away March 7, 2017 at Munson Medical Center, after an acute episode of COPD with hypercapnia, complicated by a respiratory virus. Palliative care was in place, and her daughter was by her side. Margaret 'Maggie' was born September 13, 1925 in her grandparent's farmhouse in Isabella County, Michigan. She grew up in...
Stephen Carter Buchan
Mar 6, 2017
Stephen Carter Buchan, 61, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017 at Munson Medical Center. Stephen was born on Monday, August 1, 1955 in Traverse City to the late John and Dorothy (Henschell) Buchan. Stephen left school during his junior year and worked at Cone Drive so that he could financially help out his mother. He did finish school later...
Benjamin Robertom Price
Mar 6, 2017
Traverse City - Benjamin R. Price, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in the loving care of his family. Ben was born in Detroit to Helen (Berger) and Benny Price. He grew up in the Detroit area where he attended Mumford High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force...
Thomas David Moore
Mar 4, 2017
After an arduous and stubborn battle with cancer, Thomas David Moore died on March 4, 2017 in Traverse City, MI at the age of 81. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Moore and their beloved children; David Moore (Diana) of Lake Forest, IL, Natalie Brown (Bill) of Traverse City, and Rebecca Moore (Bob) of Chapel Hill,...
Mary Elberta Dunklow
Mar 3, 2017
Mary Elberta Dunklow, 82, of Traverse City passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at French Manor with her loving family at her side. Mary was born on September 30, 1934 in Traverse City to the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Petticrew) Bopry. She married the late Henry F. Dunklow Jr. on September 3, 1955. Together they lovingly raised three children. Mary...
Oral Matthews
Feb 27, 2017
TRAVERSE CITY – Our dear mother, Oral Matthews, age 93, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior on February 27, 2017, surrounded by her children. Oral was born in Akron, MI on August 20, 1923 to Roy and Laura (Feit) Odgen. Following her graduation from high school, she served our country as a member of the...
Barbara "Barb" Baxter Beers
Feb 27, 2017
Her family regrets to announce the passing of Barbara "Barb" Baxter Beers, longtime resident of Traverse City, MI, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara was born May 22, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to Harold Alexander Baxter and Mabel Margaret Hull Baxter. She came of age during notable decades in America's history: Born in the Roaring 20s; living through...
Dorothy Marie Elliott
Feb 26, 2017
Dorothy Marie Bauer Elliott was born June 13, 1927 and left us on February 26, 2017. Mom grew up on a farm in Hannah as the oldest of five children. Her brothers and sisters survive her. After graduating from St. Mary's Hannah, she went to Western Union School and worked there during World War II. In 1947 she married Max...
Deborah Sue Solomonson
Feb 26, 2017
Deborah Sue Solomonson, 53, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Deborah was born on Monday, January 6, 1964 to Wilbur and Arlene (McCoy) Beall in Columbus, OH. As a child she moved often following the banking career of her father, but her high school years were spent at Douglas...
Robert Lee Pincumbe
Feb 26, 2017
Robert L. Pincumbe, age 86, died February 26, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 11, 1930, the son of Raleigh and Eulane Pincumbe. On April 14, 1961, he married Beverlee Tinker of Traverse City, who survives. Bob graduated from Flint Central High School in 1948. He then enlisted in the United States Air...
