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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...
Emmajane Reardon
Oct 27, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Emmajane Reardon, 99, of Traverse City, formerly of Jackson, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born on August 22, 1917 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Frank and Emma (Story) Sawyer. She was married to Donald G. Reardon on May 14, 1938 and he predeceased her on December...
Adeline Caltha Griner
Oct 27, 2016
Adeline C. Griner, age 99, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Boardman Lake Glens Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her family. On December 12, 1916 Adeline was born the third of five children to Earl Raymond Cook and Beulah (Gibbs) Cook in Grant Township, Michigan. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School...
Ida Marie Stepke
Oct 24, 2016
Ida Marie (Harchis) Stepke, 89, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. Ida was born in Detroit on March 11, 1927 to the late Gus and Marie (Hardies) Harchis. Ida married Vern Stepke on Sept. 6, 1946, in River Rouge and the couple had two sons together and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She had a...
Michael Conway
Oct 24, 2016
Michael Christopher Conway, 31, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. Michael was born on June 20, 1985 in Cheboygan, MI, to Linda Conway and James LaLonde. Michael was a kind man who will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He could make you laugh...
Thomas Craig Sabin
Oct 23, 2016
Thomas Craig Sabin, aka Tom, Dad, Papa, Pops or Teddy, depending on who is talking, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Munson Hospital from complications after cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by his wife Karen, his children Bradley Sabin, Mary Sabin, Kristin Sabin Willey and her husband Darren Willey. Tom was born in Jackson, Michigan, on January...
Leroy G. Young
Oct 22, 2016
LeRoy G. "Babe" Young, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Martin, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. LeRoy was born on Friday, December 19, 1919 to the late Archie and Hazel (Losure) Young in Martin. LeRoy attended Martin Public Schools. A star player for the football, basketball and baseball "Onion Kings", he...
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