James "Jim" Kulczyk
Sep 27, 2016
Traverse City – James A. Kulczyk, age 68, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from complications resulting from his exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. He was surrounded by the loving arms of his wife, daughter, and sisters. Jim was born August 16, 1948 to Alexander and Irene (Staniszewski) Kulcyzk, in Linwood, MI. Jim worked...
Deloris J. Petrowske
Sep 26, 2016
Deloris J. Petrowske, 87, of Grawn passed away September 26, 2016 in Chesterfield. Deloris was born on September 22, 1929 in Detroit to the late Thomas P. and Margaret (Newton) Campbell. Deloris was a gifted beautician. She is survived by her son David, daughter-in-law Pam Petrowske, grandson David(Lori), granddaughter Dawn(Scott) Schoof and great grandchildren Kyle Schoof, Emyle Schoof, Ashley Schoof,...
Charles Milton Dotterrer
Sep 26, 2016
Charles Milton Dotterrer, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Munson Hospice House. Chuck was born on Monday, April 24, 1922 in Detroit. Following graduation from Redford High School, Chuck attended the University of Michigan, earning his Bachelors Degree in Engineering. While in college at Michigan, Chuck was President of the Michigan Student Union, was selected...
Marie Jane Pemberton
Sep 26, 2016
Marie Jane Pemberton, 82, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Marie was born on June 3, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Thomas and Genevieve (Hart) Kehoe. She was married to Norman Smith Pemberton, he preceded her in death. Marie is survived by her loving daughter, Norma (William) Mulliniks,...
Elmer Ray Hammond
Sep 25, 2016
Elmer Ray Hammond, 90, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born on January 26, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Ray and Ina (Davis) Hammond. He married the late Julia L. Dingman on November 2, 1946 also in Traverse City. Together they raised two children,...
Roman Hale Fancy
Sep 25, 2016
"I could only be grateful when I realized that I would rather have known you for a moment than never at all. I would rather endure this inexplicable pain of outliving you, than to never have seen your face, spoken your name. I would rather be yours, and you be mine, regardless. Regardless of the sorrow, the sleepless nights, and...
Mary Virginia Walker
Sep 22, 2016
Virginia Walker, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Jupiter, FL on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Born on March 8th, 1928 in Denver, Colorado, she was a devoted, loving mother and wife. She graduated from Emma Willard School in 1946 and then received a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University, followed by a Masters in Letters from the University...
Nancy Judith Pitkavish
Sep 20, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Nancy Judith Pitkavish, 68, of Grawn, phenomenal wife, mother, grandmother passed away in the presence of her loving family on Sept. 20, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. She was born in Detroit on January 6, 1948 to the late Samuel and Virginia (Samoray) Sclafani. Nancy enjoyed proofreading at her long-time job with R.L. Polk Publishing in Traverse...
Josephine North
Sep 17, 2016
Josephine G. North, 94, of Traverse City formerly of Adrian, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. She was born on March 15, 1922 in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Mandolsky) Majeski. In 1947 she married Harold North of Adrian, he preceded her in death. Josephine lived in Adrian for...
Rose Mary Cooper
Sep 16, 2016
Traverse City - RoseMary Cooper, age 83, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2016. RoseMary was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she met and married the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) Cooper in 1955. The family moved to the Old Mission Peninsula in 1968. RoseMary never met a stranger. She worked...
Lowell George Brownell
Sep 15, 2016
Lowell George Brownell, 82, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at The Villa at Traverse Point surrounded by his loving family. Lowell was born on October 29, 1933 to Kenneth and Irene (Fruzen) Brownell in Dowagiac, MI. After high school Lowell served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 - 1956. After his...
Rosemary Agnes Hefferan
Sep 14, 2016
ELK RAPIDS – Mom has ended her earthly journey with us, and begun her eternal one with those who preceded her, including so many best friends, parents Hugo and Nora, daughter Rosemary, and husband Mike (Dad, thanks for sending the Bald Eagle to watch over us these past few months). Born in Detroit, MI December 28, 1935, Mom was proud...
Marion Ellen Ghering
Sep 13, 2016
Marion Ellen Ghering GTB Tribal Elder, died September 13, 2016 in Traverse City. Marion was born October 29, 1940 at the Traverse City county hospital and lived in Elk Rapids graduating from high school in 1958. She was a gifted artist and started working at Burwood hand painting whatever came down her line, and continued to draw and paint for...
Nancy Ruth Henry
Sep 13, 2016
Nancy Ruth Henry, 61, of Saint Helen, MI., passed away at Munson Hospital, on September 13, 2016. Nancy was born in Rochester, MI. on April 3, 1955 to the late Lester and Carrie (Morgan) Wheaton. She married Jack Henry on August 28, 1980 and the couple celebrated 36 years of marriage together. Nancy was loved by many she always had...
Padith "Pez" Bouttavong
Sep 12, 2016
Padith "Pez" Bouttavong, 46, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Pez was born on August 2, 1970 in Laos to Bounhome and Vong (Phommakhot) Bouttavong. He and his family moved to the Traverse City area on May 20, 1980. In his younger years Pez loved working at Skate World and currently he worked at Grand Traverse...
Wilma Ruth Halliburton
Sep 12, 2016
Wilma Ruth Halliburton, 89, of Traverse City passed away September 12, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Wilma was born on May 25, 1927 in Bakersfield, CA to the late William and Virginia (Tardiff) D'Arcy Irvine. While attending UCLA Wilma met the love of her life Louis Halliburton. After earning her bachelor's degree in Geography in 1949, Wilma and Louis were...
George Robert Smith
Sep 10, 2016
George Robert Smith, 78, of Interlochen, passed away September 10, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. George was born December 23, 1937 to the late George and Loretta (Quinn) Smith in The Detroit area. First years of his life, he lived in Carlton, Mi., moving to Thompsonville and graduating from Copmish High School. There he excelled in sports and academics....
Allan Eugene Kornmiller
Sep 9, 2016
Traverse City - Allan E. Kornmiller, 87, of Traverse City passed away September 9, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Allan was born on February 11, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late William H. and Dorcas A. (Petersen) Kornmiller. Allan grew up in Ohio and after receiving a scholarship, earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree from the Cleveland Institute of...
Barbara Ann Bellinger
Sep 8, 2016
On September 8, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Barbara Ann Bellinger,87, was called home by her heavenly Father. Barbara was born on December 24, 1928 to the late Gordon and Lottie (Ager) Todd in Charlevoix. She attended Charlevoix High School graduating in 1947. On September 10, 1947, Barbara married Donald R. Bellinger at the Charlevoix Congregational...
Cletus Plamondon
Sep 8, 2016
Cletus Plamondon TRAVERSE CITY – Cletus S. Plamondon passed away peacefully with family present on September 8, 2016, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care of Traverse City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva, of 60 years. Cletus was born at home in Lake Leelanau on January 21, 1924. He was the second of 9 children born to Ovilla...
