George Saylor
Aug 13, 2016
George V. Saylor, Jr. of Traverse City formerly of Manistee and Detroit, passed away with his loving family surrounding him on his eternal birthday, August 13, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene. His children; Laura (Chris) Czarka, George V. (Sandy) Saylor III, Jeanine (Rob) Buchholz, Nancy Saylor and Maureen Saylor. He is also survived by...
Wendy Ann Millirans
Aug 13, 2016
Traverse City – Wendy Ann Millirans, 46, of Traverse City, passed away August 13, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Wendy was born on August 9, 1970 in South Bend, IN to Gary Hartman and Judy Jones Hartman. Wendy is survived by her father Gary (Vickey) Hartman of Elkhart, IN, mother Judy Hartman of Traverse City, daughter Brittany Yoder of Boston,...
Edmund Joseph Glowicki
Aug 12, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Edmund Joseph Glowicki, 92, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on August 12, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Edmund was born in Detroit on April 24, 1924 to the late Martin and Stephanie Glowicki. After graduating from high school he enlisted and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He served in World War II in...
Dorothy Ione Lee
Aug 11, 2016
Dorothy Ione Lee, 93, left to be with her Lord from Elmcroft Home in Kentwood, MI, on August 11, 2016. Dorothy was born on April 4, 1923, in Central Lake, Michigan, the daughter of the late Otto and Lenzia (Cobb) Morse, and lived her entire life in Michigan. On August 24, 1951, Dorothy married Glen H. Lee of Suttons Bay,...
William Francis Marsh Sr.
Aug 10, 2016
William Francis Marsh, age 80, passed away on August 10, 2016 while surrounded by his family at his Leelanau County home after a yearlong battle with Alzheimer's. Bill was born on July 16, 1936 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to William F. Marsh Sr. and Margaret W. Marsh. Years later, his family relocated to Manhasset, Long Island where Bill attended Chaminade...
Christopher Randall Peregrine
Aug 10, 2016
Christopher Randall Peregrine, age 56, went to his eternal reward on August 10, 2016 in his home in Traverse City surrounded by his wife and two daughters after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was born in River Forest, IL on May 14, 1960 to Moore W. Peregrine and Josephine Neal Peregrine. Chris attended Oak Park and River Forest High...
Arwilda Ann Lyon
Aug 9, 2016
Arwilda Ann Lyon of Traverse City passed away on August 9, 2016 at The Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was 86. Arwilda was the youngest of six children born to Harry and Hazel (Geyer) Lyon. She attended Traverse City Central High School and worked for many years for Bill Thomas in his restaurant located on Park Street in Traverse City. After...
John G. Goense
Aug 9, 2016
John G. Goense, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Munson Hospice House. John was born on August 16, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late John F. and Theresa (Schmeiser) Goense. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and earned his Bachelor...
Gerald Lee Daniels
Aug 7, 2016
Gerald 'Jerry' Lee Daniels, 87, of Harrietta passed away August 7, 2016 at the Villas at Traverse Point surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born February 15, 1929 to Charles and Belle Sarah (Catlin) Daniels in Lake Odessa, MI. His early years were spent in Sunfield, MI where he attended a one room schoolhouse. After high school he enlisted...
Wilford Blaine Kellum
Aug 7, 2016
Wilford Blaine Kellum, 74, joined his eternal family early Sunday morning, august 7, 2016. Passing away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side. Blaine was born on August 18, 1941 to parents Edward Ford and Wilma (Gleason) Kellum in Munising, MI. The most of his childhood was spent in Mio and then Traverse City, graduating form Traverse...
Doreen Ann Thibodeau
Aug 7, 2016
Doreen Ann Thibodeau, 82 of Traverse City, formerly of Westland, passed away August 7, 2016. Born November 21, 1933 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Graduate of Northwestern H.S. and proud veteran of US Navy, Wave, Washington, DC. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth Patterson (US Air Force, 1956) and husband Guy Thibodeau (US Army, 2015). Dear mother to Kimberly (Robert) Belles...
Arlene L. Weitz
Aug 6, 2016
Arlene Batdorff Weitz passed away peace-fully at her home on East Bay early Saturday morning, Aug. 6. She was 99 years old. She was past president and board member of both J-B Publishing Company and Conine Publishing Company, predecessors to The Pioneer Group, a northwest Michigan newspaper and communications media company. A native of Traverse City, Arlene was born on...
Steven Brent Jewell
Aug 6, 2016
Steven Brent Jewell, 72, of Buckley passed away tragically on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Brent was born on December 16, 1943 in Buckley to Vernon Lewis and Vada Elaine (Lance) Jewell. He married Barbara Lynn Walsh on April 7, 1990 in Las Vegas. Brent was a hardworking, kind, generous man that had a wonderful sense of humor. He had many...
Robert "Bob" Griffith Evans
Aug 5, 2016
Robert "Bob" Griffith Evans, 80, of Traverse City passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Traverse Victorian Inn surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on March 3, 1936 in Bay City, MI to the late Robert J. and Sarah (Morgan) Evans. He married the late Suzanne J. Pfundt on April 19, 1958, also in Bay City, Michigan....
Myron Hulyk
Aug 5, 2016
Williamsburg – Myron Hulyk, age 95, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, August 5, 2016. He is now resting in the arms of His Lord and reunited with his dearly departed wife of 46 years, Adeline. Myron proudly served his country as a WWII Marine in the South Pacific. He...
Ann P. Devergilio
Aug 5, 2016
Ann Patricia DeVergilio, 78, of Elk Rapids, MI passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Ann was born on October 21, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Norman and Marion (Stow) Maurer. She married her high school sweetheart Larry DeVergilio in Detroit on April 26, 1958. Ann was a member of...
Clayton Smith
Aug 4, 2016
Clayton Arthur Smith (Sonny), Age 62, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 4, 2016 in the arms of his loving wife Debra Smith (Coleman). He was born June 10, 1954 in Wayne County, Detroit to parents Clayton Charles Smith and Ruth Ann Smith (Zisler). Clayton grew up in the Traverse City area and attended Traverse City High School....
Timothy James Bramer Ii
Aug 4, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY -Timothy James Bramer II, 56, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday morning, August 4, 2016, with his loving daughter by his side. Timothy was born in Traverse City on August 12, 1959 to his parents Timothy and the late Virginia (Jakubeck) Bramer. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors, crafting with his hands and playing music. He is...
Don Richard Rokos
Aug 1, 2016
Traverse City - Don Richard Rokos, 66, of Traverse City passed away August 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Don was born on October 8, 1949 in Traverse City to the late Howard and Allene (Stricker) Rokos. On September 21, 1985 Don married Darlene Marie Robertson. Don served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army and...
