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...
Eugenia Lucille King
Jul 2, 2016
Eugenia Lucille "Jean" (Supranowicz) King, 89, entered into eternal peace on July 2, 2016 in Jackson, MI. She was the last of her generation. Jean was born at home on January 3, 1927 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Sophia (Telesz) Supranowicz. In 1945 she graduated from Pershing High School. At the age of...
Gary Mcphall
Jul 1, 2016
Gary McPhall, son of Clinton and Mildred (Pavlis) McPhall, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Munson Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born on Friday, January 31, 1941, (on his mother's birthday) in Traverse City, and he spent his entire life in the area. Gary attended Buckley Schools, graduating with the Class of 1959. He...
Betty J. Dunham
Jul 1, 2016
Betty J. Dunham, 81, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born on February 27, 1935 in Thompsonville, Michigan to the late Caesar and Helen (McDowell) Milnickel. She was a very active member of First Christian Church. Betty volunteered at Probate Court. Among her other interests she enjoyed collecting teapots, fishing...
Judith Ethel Knudsen
Jul 1, 2016
Judith Ethel Knudsen, 74, of Traverse City passed away July 1, 2016 at the Villas at Traverse Point with her husband of 55 years and children at her side. Judith was born October 15, 1941 in Bridgeton Township, MI to Roy and Ethel (Hansen) Scott. She married James Knudsen on July 29, 1960 in a service in Leland, MI. Judith...
John Leo Click
Jul 1, 2016
Rapid City - John Leo "Jack" Click, 85, of Rapid City passed away July 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Although his passing was unexpected, he left this world peacefully with family members by his side. John was born on April 27, 1931 in Detroit to the late Harvey William and Carmel Rose (Doran) Click. John graduated...
Dr. Robert Vermeulen
Jul 1, 2016
Dr. Robert Vermeulen passed away at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City MI on July 1, 2016. He was 93 years old. Robert was the son of Isaac and Kate (Powers) Vermeulen and was born on Nov 26, 1922 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Anne (Hoppe) Vermeulen, and by his 2 brothers...
