Agnes Christine Black
Jul 18, 2016
Chris Black, a resident of Traverse City for over 52 years, died on July 18, 2016 after a brief stay at Munson Hospice House. She was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on October 3, 1933, to Agnes M. (Cunningham) Zak and Matthew J. Zak. Chris had one brother, Francis Thomas Zak, who preceded her in death. Chris, her parents and brother...
Albert Charles Joseph
Jul 18, 2016
Albert Charles Joseph, 89, of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Interlochen passed away Monday, July 18, 2016. Albert was born March 12, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Angela (Kallab) Joseph. After graduating from high school Albert enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 4 years active duty and 6 years in the naval reserves. He married Rose...
Marjorie Batdorff Lipp
Jul 16, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Marjorie Batdorff Lipp, 91, a former officer and director of the Traverse City Record Eagle and a loving mother and wife, passed away on July 16, 2016. A native of Traverse City, she was the daughter of Austin and Mable (Taylor) Batdorff. Following graduation from Traverse City High School, she attended Ward-Belmont College for Women in Nashville,...
David T. Rowe
Jul 16, 2016
David T. Rowe, 86, of Traverse City, died July 16 at the Villa at Traverse Point after a battle with cancer. He was born in Flint, Michigan on August 4, 1929 to Thomas and Eva Juanita ("Nita") Rowe. He graduated from Flint Technical High School in 1947 and went on to Michigan Technological University, earning a degree in Civil Engineering....
Sophia Bradley
Jul 15, 2016
Sophia Bradley, 89, of Cedar, passed away July 15, 2016 at the Munson Hospice House surrounded by her family. Sophia was born on October 20, 1926 to the late Adam and Mary (Kagan) Krawczyk in Eaton Rapids, MI. After graduating high school, Sophia worked as a cashier at Kroger's. While working there she studied hair styling at the Delmar Beauty...
Cynthia "Cindy" Mcwhirter Dixon
Jul 13, 2016
Cynthia McWhirter "Cindy" Dixon, 65, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in the presence of her family. Cindy was born on Sunday, July 30, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Donald and Billie Jean (Hampton) McWhirter. She attended schools in Houston, Texas and La Cañada Flintridge, California graduating from La Cañada...
(Clyde) Edward Jones
Jul 12, 2016
(Clyde) Edward Jones Clyde Edward Jones of Acme passed away peacefully on July 12, 2016 at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. He was born in Detroit on January 24, 1930 to Clyde and Irene (Rowe) Jones. Ed graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1948. On June 13, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Marie...
Terry Lee Mcdaniel
Jul 11, 2016
Terry Lee McDaniel, 66, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Terry was born on August 13, 1949 in Lansing, MI to Russell Glen and Clara Mae (Ackley) McDaniel. He graduated in the Class of 1967 from Sexton High School in Lansing. In 1988 he moved to Traverse City. He worked for Coca-Cola Distribution for almost 40 dedicated...
Dawn Hunsaker
Jul 10, 2016
Traverse City - Dawn Hunsaker, 88, of Interlochen passed away on July 10, 2016 at Munson Hospice House. Dawn was born August 10, 1927 in Black Rock, Australia. She was married to the late Robert James Hunsaker for a loving 48 years. In her younger years Dawn was a reporter for the Missoulian Newspaper in Missoula, Montana. She also was...
Evelyn Eileen Fiedler-Bird
Jul 9, 2016
Evelyn Evans Fiedler-Bird, 88, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2016. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God was evident to all. Evelyn was blessed with a loving family. She married friend and fellow parishioner, Wendell Bird, on September 25, 1997 in Traverse City, MI. Together they served at church, frequented yard sales,...
Douglas Robert Little
Jul 9, 2016
Douglas Robert Little, 89, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home in Traverse City surrounded by his loving family. Douglas was born on September 11, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late John "Foster" Robert and Jean (Degree) Little. He married Dorothy Ford on January 11, 1946. Douglas honorably served our country...
Arlene Joan Turner
Jul 9, 2016
Arlene J. Turner Interlochen – Arlene Joan Turner, age 82, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016 peacefully in her sleep at home in the loving care of her son Jim. Arlene was born August 24, 1933, to Stanley and Viola Fons, in Hunnington Woods, MI. Arlene is survived by her son, Jim Fay; daughters; Diane Fay, Beth Fay, and Candie...
Verna Lorraine Hoxsie
Jul 8, 2016
Verna Lorraine Hoxsie took her first breaths into her next life on July 8th, 2016. Born to Ralph and Rose Arguello Hines April 29th 1924 in Fairmead California, her family later relocated to West Los Angeles. Verna was one of nine children and was infinitely proud of her Spanish heritage, the Arguello family being among the first settling families of...
Carole Mae Jahnke
Jul 7, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Carole Mae (Jensen) Jahnke, 84, passed away on Thursday July 7, 2016 in Traverse City, Michigan. Carole was born August 24, 1931 in Everett, Washington to Bryan & Vervilla Jensen. She met her best friend and soulmate, "that cute sailor", Bob Jahnke, in 1950 at a Navy dance on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. They were married...
Louise Ann Turner
Jul 7, 2016
Louise Ann (Terpstra) Turner, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI entered into eternal life surrounded by loved ones on July 7, 2016. She was 67. Louise was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Robert and Margaret (Brower) Terpstra who preceded her in death. Louise was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 45 years William. Louise...
Pauline Orilla Collett
Jul 5, 2016
Pauline's Life Story Pauline Orilla Collett, age 94, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Munson Hospice House in the loving care of her family. The year 1921 was a time between world wars and President Harding signed the anti-beer bill prohibiting physicians from prescribing beer for medicinal purposes. Albert Einstein lectured on the theory of relativity while Babe...
Janice Louise Gordon
Jul 5, 2016
Janice "Jan" L. Gordon, 65, of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with her family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer and is now dancing in heaven with Jesus. Jan was born on June 19, 1951 in Traverse City to the late Orval and Phyllis (Akey) Manville. She was married to the love of...
Fern Louise Chupp
Jul 2, 2016
Fern Louise Chupp, 81, of Traverse City passed away July 2, 2016 at the Villa's of Traverse Point surrounded by her loving family. Fern was born May 19, 1935 in Traverse City to Frank and Golda (Lalone) Sheer. She married Benjamin Chupp on July 20, 1957. Fern will be remembered for the unique way that she made those close to...
