Carl Michael Stempin
Jun 20, 2016
Carl Michael Stempin, 78, of Traverse City passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Carl was born on Wednesday, February 9, 1938 to the late Stephen and Leocadia (Nizol) Stempin in Hamtramck. He graduated from Hamtramck High School and then continued his education at Oakland University, earning his Bachelors of Science degree. On Saturday,...
Larry Joe Butcher
Jun 16, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Larry Joe Butcher, 70, of Traverse City, passed away on June 23, 2016. He was born, March 5, 1946 in Mojave, CA, to Stewart and Ardath (Reid). Larry was never married but had several wonderful lady friends. Larry's dad "Butch" was in the Navy for 23 years and Larry traveled the United States going to many schools...
Doris Foster Rutherford
Jun 16, 2016
Doris Foster Rutherford, 88, of Traverse City, passed away on June 16, 2016. Doris is survived by her three daughters, Susan Smith of Traverse City, Mary McGill of Pensacola, FL., and Linda Stevens of Senoia, GA.. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert M. Foster. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family...
Eugene Smith Lewis
Jun 15, 2016
Eugene Smith Lewis, 81, of Williamsburg passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born January 8, 1935 in Traverse City to the late Reed and Beulah (Woodrow) Lewis. He attended Traverse City High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Eugene married Shirley Merkle on April 2, 1960 in...
Laura Marie Sherman
Jun 15, 2016
Laura's Fire: Burning from now until dusk on Saturday, June 18th. Laura Marie DeVille-Sherman, 47, of Traverse City, passed away on June 15, 2016. Born on May 20, 1969 in Flint, Laura entered the world with a smile that would light up a room and even into the last moments of her life on earth she could still do the...
Ruth Helen Lucas
Jun 15, 2016
Ruth Helen Lucas was born July 31, 1925, the daughter of Roy and Anna (nee Fischer) Winters of Newark, New Jersey. She was baptized in the name of the Triune God at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Newark, on November 8, 1925. Her godparents were Thomas and Katherine Colemna. Ruth attended St. James Parish School and St. James High School....
Virginia A. Quarles
Jun 14, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Virginia A. Quarles, 87, of Traverse City, passed away June 14, 2016 peacefully at her home. Virginia was born on November 11, 1928 in Detroit, to the late Horace B. and Ethelyn M (Jordan) Annas. Known by many as Tuffy, a nickname given by her sisters, she married her loving husband Max E. Quarles in September of...
George Leo
Jun 13, 2016
George Leo TRAVERSE CITY – George Leo, age 87, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home in the loving care of his family. The family is being cared for by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Richard George Whiting, Jr.
Jun 12, 2016
Richard George "Dick" Whiting, Jr., 81, of Traverse City, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Water's Edge Senior Care in Traverse City. Dick was born on Tuesday, October 30, 1934 to the late Richard and Evelyn (Tarchinski) Whiting, Sr. in Traverse City, MI. He attended Traverse City Schools and following graduation, continued his education at Michigan State University where he...
Frederick Lyle Dechow
Jun 11, 2016
Frederick Lyle Dechow, 99, of Lake Leelanau, passed away in Shelby Township, Michigan on June 11, 2016. Fred was born in Northport, Michigan on June 11, 1917, the fifth child and first son of the late Judge Frederick A. Dechow and Maybelle (Lackie) Dechow. Frederick grew up on a cherry farm on the Leelanau Peninsula and would carry this love...
Michael "Mike" Joseph Susalla
Jun 11, 2016
Michael Joseph Susalla, 63, of Kalkaska, Michigan was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Mike was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on September 7, 1952 to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Kucharczyk) Susalla. He grew up on a farm in Parisville, Michigan. He was the 3rd child in his family. Mike attended Ubly High...
Marcella Lautner Balthaser
Jun 11, 2016
Marcella "Marcie" Lautner Balthaser, 86, of Marion, IN, and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehab Center. Marcie was born May 9, 1930 in Charlevoix, MI to Albert and Bernice (Schooly) Shaw. She married Marvin Lautner on February 13, 1953 and was married 42 years before he passed in 1995. Marcie...
Jack Knowles
Jun 9, 2016
Jack R. Knowles TRAVERSE CITY – Jack R. Knowles, age 82, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at The Villa (Bortz) at Traverse Point with his family by his side. Jack was born October 30, 1933 in Traverse City, MI to Raymond and Ferne Knowles. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School and attended Northwestern Michigan...
Laurel Ann Welsh
Jun 8, 2016
Laurel Ann Welsh TRAVERSE CITY – Laurel Ann Welsh, infant daughter of Elise and Joe Welsh, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Laurel was born on April 29th 2016. Survivors include her parents Joe and Elise, as well as her older sisters Olivya and Ella. She was much loved and...
Betty Green
Jun 7, 2016
Betty Marie (Ryon) (Hibbard) Green, 88, of Traverse City, passed away on June 7, 2016 at home. Betty was born on Sept. 24, 1927 in Traverse City to Frank and Gladys (Leach) Ryon. Betty graduated in 1945 from Traverse City High School. She married William Hibbard on Jan. 21, 1947. Together they had three children. Betty later married Lawrence Green...
Kay Cooper
Jun 5, 2016
Kay E. Cooper, 78, of Traverse City, passed away June 5, 2016, and is now resting with the angels. She was born on July 11, 1937 to the late Edwin Cooper and Bertha (Husby) Bannen. Kay was a native to Traverse City and was known for her many years at Potter's and Tom's as the cake decorator. The family has...
John Henry Odinga
Jun 5, 2016
John Henry Odinga, 67, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016, with his wife at his side. John was born on July 20, 1948, in Ionia, MI to August and Gerda (Winkel) Odinga. He married Rebekah Cheryl Turner on May, 16 2002. John spent his life as a builder. He built a strong Christian faith and...
