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Mary Virginia Walker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret Lipman

Margaret Lipman

Sep 7, 2016

Margaret Lipman TRAVERSE CITY – Margaret Lipman, age 73, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Bay Ridge Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Charlene Lawrence

Charlene Lawrence

Sep 7, 2016

Charlene "Char" Lawrence, 70, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Char was born on August 11, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late Al and Mary (Nowicki) Lawrence. Char worked as a nurse at the State Hospital. She retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service to her patients. In her spare...

Marjorie Flansburg

Marjorie Flansburg

Sep 6, 2016

Grawn- Marjorie M. Flansburg, 88, of Grawn, died Tuesday September 6, 2016, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and John Bilow. Her family and loving dog Korkie were by her side. Marjorie (also known as Marcia) was born October 12, 1927, in Grant Township, MI to the late Russell and Clara (Woods) Bush. She married Orville Flansburg...

Thomas Gregory Rollo

Thomas Gregory Rollo

Sep 5, 2016

TRAVERSE CITY - Thomas "Tom" Gregory Rollo, 59, of Traverse City, passed away at his home on September 5, 2016. Tom was born in Grand Rapids on January 4, 1957 to his parents Francis and Virginia (Larsen) Rollo. He attended Wyoming Park High School and upon graduation he enlisted and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He later...

Sonja Kristen Olshove

Sonja Kristen Olshove

Sep 4, 2016

Sonja Kristen Olshove July 5, 1967 – September 4, 2016 It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Sonja. She was a tenderhearted, warm and generous person who left a lasting impression of kindness compassion on everyone she met. She was a wonderful wife to Keith and wonderful mom to Kiersten and her...

Peter A. Correia

Peter A. Correia

Sep 4, 2016

Peter Albert Correia passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, with his family and friends around him, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Pete was born to parents Henry and Bertha (Panaretos) Correia on Sept. 9, 1945 in New London, CT. His family moved to Detroit soon thereafter. Pete attended the now-defunct Detroit Cathedral High School, where he was...

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