Ursula I. Clark
Dec 25, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Ursula I. (Gotze) Rudinger Clark, was born September 11, 1927 in Werder, Germany. Ursula immigrated to the United States in 1948 through Ellis Island at the end of WWII. She slipped away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband...
James Richard St. John
Dec 23, 2016
Grawn - James Richard St. John, 86, of Grawn passed away December 23, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with his wife by his side. James was born on June 1, 1930 in Detroit to the late Walter J. and Anna Marie (Hunter) St. John. Jim served his country honorably. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard, serving...
Albert "Bud" Ernest Schweitzer
Dec 22, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Albert E. "Bud" Schweitzer, passed in peace of natural causes and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the age of 85 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI Al was born in Grosse Pointe Park, MI on February 23, 1931 to the late Albert and Elsie (Orling) Schweitzer, he...
Rose Ellen Orth
Dec 22, 2016
ROSE ELLEN ORTH, 74 of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visiting one hour prior, on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union, Traverse City, MI 49684. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Vadene L. Barshney
Dec 20, 2016
Vadene Lenore Barshney, age 100, died on December 20, 2016. She was born on October 8, 1916 in Marmaduke, Arkansas, the only child of Jane Cribbs Butler and Gail Butler. Vadene was married to Dee Wesley Barshney who preceded her in death on February 14, 2004. She is survived by her daughter Deena whom lives in Traverse City. Vadene and...
Doris Elaine Ferguson
Dec 20, 2016
Doris Elaine (Baker) Ferguson Doris Elaine (Baker) Ferguson, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at her daughter's home in Traverse City. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Paulson of TC, son, Dan (Kathy) Ferguson of Interlochen, granddaughters Rebecca (Tim) Swafford, Heather (Ryan) Schut and Jessica Ferguson, and great-grandchildren, Jonah, Reuben, Violet and Ezra Swafford and Ivy, Aune and...
Prudence Roberts Kidd
Dec 20, 2016
Prudence R. Kidd died on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 after a long fight with a blood disorder. She faced her illness like she lived her life, with class and grace. Prudy was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1940. Her sister Judy came 2 years later. She grew up in Daisy Hill just east of Cleveland, attending the Hathaway Brown School....
Zane Kessler Barnes
Dec 19, 2016
Zane Kessler Barnes, 34, of Empire passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. He was at his newly completed home, proudly built by his hands, surrounded by his loving family. Zane was 100% American, born on the 4th of July in 1982 to his parents Reuben Perry and Becky Jean (Fouts) Barnes. He married Kimberlee Marie Kunisch on June 17, 2006...
Ernest Hervey Beutler
Dec 18, 2016
Ernest Hervey Beutler, 93 of Traverse City passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Ernie was born on Tuesday, June 26, 1923 to the late George and Maude (Parks) Beutler in Weidman, Michigan and married Betty Ann Bellows on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1947 in Rosebush. An oil field engineer and oil well driller, Ernie...
Joyce Ovina Mack
Dec 18, 2016
Joyce Ovina Mack, 84, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born Friday, April 22, 1932 to William and Ovina (Pedersen) Mortensen in Camp Douglas, WI. On January 11, 1952, she married John W. Mack and worked in the family business her entire career. She will be...
Terrie Lee Cubby
Dec 17, 2016
Terrie Lee Cubby, 61, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at University of Michigan Hospital. Terrie was born on March 26, 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Fred and Viola (Nack) Allison. She was married to Robert "Bob" Cubby on October 18, 2003. Terrie's faith was a very important part of her life. She was...
Robert Frederick Rudd
Dec 17, 2016
Robert F. Rudd of Traverse City, MI passed away on December 17, 2016 at the age of 83. A graduate of Michigan State University and the University of South Dakota, Bob taught chemistry at NMC for 35 years. He was a constant presence in his volunteer work for the college, including the NMC Barbeque, and many other community organizations, including...
William Merrill Crossman
Dec 14, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - William "Bill" Crossman of Traverse City sailed away peacefully at the Grand Traverse Pavilions Dec. 14, 2016. Born August 8, 1923 in Belding MI., he was the son of Lee W. Crossman and Letha Woten Crossman. Besides his roles of husband and father, Bill had three notable passions in his life-architecture, sailing, and playing the cello. His...
Jeanette Emily Wepking
Dec 14, 2016
Jeanette Emily (Hatlem) Wepking, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2016. Jeanette was born to John and Theoline Hatlem on September 30, 1919 in Mn. Minnesota. Teaching us how to keep our heads high, faith strong and modeling her endearing, loving, and giving heart, to her marriage, family and community became her life calling....
Anakin Edward Sturtevant
Dec 14, 2016
Anakin Edward Sturtevant, 3, of Cadillac, received his angel wings on December 14, 2016, following a battle with Krabbe disease. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Anakin had touched throughout his short, yet memorable life. Anakin's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of...
Julia Lyhn Slack
Dec 13, 2016
Julia Lyhn Slack was born to Ron and Jane Green on September 8, 1953. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in January, 1971 and married the late William "Jerry" Hanna on September 17, 1971. Together, they had three children: Ron (Ruthi) Hanna, Tracey (Jonathan) Dennis, and Mark (Kate) Hanna. On October 3, 1997, she married Douglas Slack. Surrounded...
Donald Sheldon Pratt
Dec 11, 2016
Traverse City - Donald Sheldon Pratt, 92, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Don was born on Friday, January 4, 1924, to the late Gilbert and Mary (Buhro) Pratt, in Racine, WI. The family later moved to Traverse City, where Don attended local schools, graduating from Central High School in...
Evelyn Rose Dugan
Dec 11, 2016
Evelyn (Drabek) Dugan of Traverse City died Sunday December 11, 2016. She was born in the family farmhouse near Hillhead, South Dakota on June 8, 1930 to Adolph and Mary (Najmajstr) Drabek. Evelyn was dedicated to taking care of those she loved her whole life and her passing leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of those who knew her....
