Charles Gerald Olin
Oct 14, 2016
Charles Gerald Olin Jr., 68, of Traverse City and formerly of Stevensville, MI passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Charles was born on July 20, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles Seaton and Lucille Bernadette (Bieszka) Olin. He honorably served our Country in the United States Airforce. During his time in the Service he met his wife...
Ruth Maxine Johnson
Oct 13, 2016
Ruth Maxine Johnson, 86, of Grawn passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her loving family at her side. Ruth was born on February 24, 1930 in Bellaire, MI to the late Thomas and Grace (Dunson) Bush. She married the late Paul E. Johnson on July 24, 1948 in Traverse City. Together they shared...
E. Lorane Groesser
Oct 13, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – E. Lorane Groesser, age 95, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living Facility in the loving care of her family. Born September 3, 1921, in Alexandria, Illinois to her parents James T. and Lorena Dunn Burdette. She was the youngest of their five children. Lorane came to Traverse City in...
Susan Ann Husby
Oct 13, 2016
Susan Ann Husby, 68, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Susan was born on April 11, 1948 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late James and Clara (Rosa) Swartout. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School, where she met the love of her life, Henry "Bill" Husby. The high school sweethearts were...
Joshua Russell Ayers
Oct 12, 2016
Joshua Russell Ayers, 30, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 due to a heart attack while working in El Dorado Arkansas. Josh was born January 1st, 1986 at Munson Hospital to Scott and Kimberly Ayers. He has three brothers; Matthew, Ryan, and Brandon. He attended Glenn Loomis Elementary School where he began his friendships with John Reid,...
Ruth Ann Ackerman
Oct 11, 2016
WILLIAMSBURG - Ruth Ann Ackerman, age 76, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 11, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born on April 20, 1940 in Pszczyna, Poland to the late Alujzego and Maria (Zawierucha) Wojciech who both passed away in the war with Germany. After receiving her cosmetology training in Poland she moved to Germany...
Bernice Mcdermott
Oct 9, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Bernice Jacqueline McDermott, age 87, of Traverse City, MI passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family. Bernice was born June 3, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Bernard and Irene (La Rose) Ewald. Following graduation she soon met the father of her four children, William J. McDermott. Bernice...
Ronald Eleny Sheffer
Oct 9, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Sheffer, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday October 9, 2016. On February 11, 1940, Ron was born to Orville and Veronica (April) Sheffer in Fruitport, MI. After completing primary school, Ron then decided to help the family on their farm before joining the Army where he successfully completed 6 years. For more then 32 years, Ron was...
Marilyn Ann Schmidt
Oct 8, 2016
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association in Marilyn's honor.
Dorothy Alice Biegler
Oct 8, 2016
Grawn - Dorothy Alice Biegler, 84, of Grawn passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 with her loving family by her side. Dorothy was born on September 10, 1932 in Traverse City to the late Edwin T. and Revella B. (LaLone) Nickerson. Dorothy began her teaching career in a one-room school house and then traveled the world teaching for the U.S....
Delbert Dwayne Roop
Oct 6, 2016
Delbert Dwayne Roop Traverse City - Delbert D. Roop, 78, of Traverse City passed away October 6, 2016 at his home. Delbert was born on July 9, 1938 in Summit City to the late William "Bill" and Ruth (Aldridge) Roop. On December 6, 1958 Delbert married Barbara Houghton in Kingsley. Delbert worked for the Grand Traverse County Road Commission. He...
Ella Kristina Noelle Saylon
Oct 6, 2016
Ella Kristina Noelle Saylon, 13 months, passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Helen DeVos in Grand Rapids, MI. Ella was born on August 14, 2015 in Traverse City to Emily Kelp and Megelle Saylon. She was an energetic little girl who loved to tumble and flip around, usually ending upside down....
Nancy Lee Mullen
Oct 5, 2016
Nancy Lee Mullen, 64, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Nancy was born on December 5, 1951 in Petoskey to the late Bert and Josephine (Broman) Kurburski. On June 19, 1971, Nancy married Pat A. Mullen in Kewadin. Together they shared 45 years of love and laughter. Nancy...
Clarence "Clay" Mueller
Oct 5, 2016
Clay Mueller passed away peacefully at the Grand Traverse Pavilions on October 5th at the age of 83, with his loving wife of 57 years - Mary Jo - at his bedside. Clay was born on August 5th 1933 in Rushville, Indiana and baptized at St. Mary's Church. Clay received his first Holy Communion and confirmation on September 29th 1940....
Dr. John Mann Williams
Oct 4, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Dr. John "Jack" Mann Williams D.O. 89, of Traverse City, passed away on October 4, 2016. John was born in Cumberland, MD., on March 14, 1927 he was the son of the late William F. and Virginia E. (Mann) Williams. He was the youngest of four siblings. He joined the Army Air Corps and spent 2 ½...
Patricia Louise Hendry
Oct 3, 2016
Patricia Louise Hendry, 85, of Rapid City, died Monday, October 3, 2016, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Patty was born on March 31, 1931, to the late Lawrence and Martha E. "Betty" (McFate) Turner in Detroit. She graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1949 and continued her education at the Detroit Business Institute, earning her degree in the...
Barbara Gail Gielow
Oct 3, 2016
Barbara Gail Gielow, 74, of Traverse City passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in the loving and gracious care of the staff at Traverse Victorian Senior Living in Traverse City. Barbara was born on Friday, December 5, 1941 to the late Ivan and Doris (Gardner) Pixler in Spencer, IA. She loved horses and enjoyed time at Lake Okoboji and a...
Richard Leonard Miller Jr
Oct 2, 2016
Richard Leonard Miller Jr, 44, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital after a courageous battle against pneumonia. Richard was born on January 28, 1972 to Richard and Linda (Draper) Miller in Northport, MI. He attended Leland High School and later Traverse City Central High School. He had aspirations of attending college for...
Marilyn Joyce Roush
Oct 2, 2016
Traverse City - Marilyn Joyce Roush, 76, of Traverse City passed away October 2, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on September 30, 1940 in Traverse City to the late Clois Jay and Edith Alice (Gilles) Boone. Marilyn was a graduate of Suttons Bay Schools and of the Muskegon School of Business in 1960. On...
Harold Vincent
Oct 1, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Harold Vincent, age 95, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Boardman Lake Glens in the loving care of his nephew, Michael. Harold was born February 8, 1921, in Painesdale, MI, to Philip Vincent and Minnie (Barnecut) Vincent. Harold graduated from Painesdale High School and attended class reunions up until the age of...
