Charles Arthur Weitschat
May 7, 2016
Charles "Charlie" Arthur Weitschat, 76, of Suttons Bay passed away May 7, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Sally, and his family. Charlie was born on February 25, 1940 in Detroit, MI to the late Arthur and Hilda (Purdy) Weitschat. After high school, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS...
Mary Beasley
May 6, 2016
Mary Louise Beasley, 96, of Traverse City, passed into eternal life on Friday May 6, 2016. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported Mary in her journey on earth. Mary is survived by her two daughters; Joan Elspeth Beasley and Jane Elizabeth (Michael) Dowdney, her three granddaughters; Michelle, Kimberly and Rachel, 7 great grandchildren and...
Kathleen Ann Williams
May 6, 2016
Kathleen Williams, 31, was unexpectedly called home by her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2016. She was born June 30, 1984 to Larry and Carol (Domke) Williams of Traverse City. A 2002 graduate of Traverse City Central High School, she went on to earn various certifications including those in emergency medical care and pet grooming, but she found her...
Frank William Huxtable
May 5, 2016
Frank William Huxtable Jr, 89, of Traverse City passed away May 5, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born July 8, 1926 in Lansing, MI to the late Frank and Agnes (Chamberlain) Huxtable. He attended Lansing Sexton High School and after graduation he joined the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He attended Michigan State University,...
Hope Gaynell Meiresonne
May 4, 2016
Hope Gaynell Hughes Shoemaker Meiresonne passed away on May 4th, 2016. She was born on January 16th, 1921, in Earnshaw, West Virginia. Hope was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings and their spouses: R. Lincoln and Rosa Del Hughes, Herbert (Christine) Hughes, Harold (Clara) Hughes, Garnet (Charles) Eddy, Gail (Laurel) Snyder, Delbert (Janet) Hughes, Robert (Shirley) Hughes,...
Margaret W. Weitschat
May 4, 2016
Margaret W Weitschat, 86, passed with angel wings on May 4, 2016 with family by her side. She was the daughter of the late William and Adeline (Lubnau) Fleischmann, born on March 12, 1930 in Detroit. After completing primary school, she went on to graduate from Harper Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit in 1951. On March 10, 1951 she...
Jo Anne Brubaker
May 4, 2016
Jo Anne (Drayer) Brubaker, 85, passed peacefully on May 4, 2016 at The Grand Traverse Pavilions where she was receiving therapy after suffering a stroke on January 19th, 2016. Jo was the only child of Hugh (Pete) and Verna (Randy) Drayer and was born on February 27, 1931, with a twin sister (who died at birth) in Indianapolis, Indiana. When...
Howard D. King
May 4, 2016
Howard passed away on May 4 after a long illness. He was born on June 4, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, the oldest of three children whose parents were Howard Dean King, Sr., and Estella Goodhart King. As a child, he moved with his family fairly frequently, but eventually settled in Wooster, Ohio. He attended high school there and graduated from...
Frank Peter Buytaert
May 4, 2016
Frank Peter Buytaert, a resident of Traverse City since 2013, formerly from Ishpeming, Michigan passed away suddenly on May 4, 2016 at the age of 93. Born on September 29, 1922 in Loretto, Michigan, he was the eldest of four children and only son of Peter and Mary (nee Smith) Buytaert. Frank was raised in Loretto and was a 1940...
Irene Magyar Niles
May 3, 2016
FLINT - Irene Magyar Niles, passed into heaven on May 3, 2016 at McLaren Flint after a short illness. Irene was born on January 23, 1923 to Joseph and Rose (Kubicseck) Magyar. She graduated from Northern High School and the Flint School of Comptometer. Irene worked in accounting at AC Spark Plug for 33 years. Irene and Paul H. Niles...
Robert "Bob" Davis
May 1, 2016
Traverse City - Robert R. Davis, 97, of Traverse City passed away May 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on September 18, 1918 in Wexford County. He was a graduate of Buckley High School class of 1936. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1941 - 1945. On September 27, 1986 Bob married...
Durwood Clark Allen
May 1, 2016
Durwood Clark Allen, 84, of Traverse City and formerly of Birmingham and Harbor Springs, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at The Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. On May 30, 1931 Durwood was born in Highland Park MI to the late Durwood Ernest and Rhoda Amelia (Vinz) Allen. Honorably Durwood served our Country in the United States Navy during...
Alice Lorraine Miller
Apr 30, 2016
Alice Lorraine Miller, 79, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at her home. Alice was born on January 10, 1937 in St. Louis, Michigan to the Albert and Bessie (Boadway) Miller. She was married to Larry Miller on February 5, 1953 in Angola, Indiana. Alice was a devoted member of St. Francis Catholic Church. She...
Ruth Ann Waldron
Apr 27, 2016
Ruth Ann Waldron, 72, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband; Richard, children; Kathy, Peggy, step-children; Charmaine, Richard, Sherry, Debbie, Bob, Connie, and many grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Tom. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 1-1:30pm and a...
Kathryn Paige Waterston
Apr 27, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY – Kathryn "Kate" Paige Waterston, 41, of Traverse City. Heaven received a True Angel on April 27, 2016 with Kathryn's sudden passing. She had lived in Traverse City for the past fifteen years under the loving supervision of the Brickways system. A graduate of Shaker High School in Albany, New York, and of the Traverse Bay Area Career...
Sarah S. Tucker
Apr 26, 2016
Sarah S. Tucker, 100, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Traverse Manor. Sarah was born on April 10, 1916 in White City, Kentucky to the late John Stephen and Olga Jane (Price) Shadrick. She was married to Earl Tucker on November 5, 1938. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2000. Sarah was...
Peter William Bacon
Apr 26, 2016
Peter William Bacon, age 75, of Elk Rapids Twp., MI, passed away Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, after a long struggle with cancer and a brief but valiant fight following a heart attack. Peter spent the last week of his life surrounded by his wife, daughters, and sister. Peter was born in Midland,...
Elton Wilson Smith
Apr 23, 2016
"Note Change of Date for Graveside Service." Elton Wilson Smith, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Flint, died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home in Traverse City, with loved ones by his side and many not present, praying in love for him. Elton is survived by his children, Catherine Louise Smith, of Fort Worth, Texas, Michael Elton (Judith)...
Charles Robert Wright
Apr 22, 2016
Charles Robert Wright, 89, of Interlochen passed away on April 22, 2016 at his daughter's residence surrounded by family. Charles was born in his beloved city of Detroit, on July 16, 1926. After going to school, Charles proudly served his country during WWII with the United States Navy. Upon being honorably discharged from the Navy, Charles returned to Detroit and...
Daniel George Goodearl
Apr 22, 2016
Daniel George Goodearl, 81, of Traverse City passed away on April 22, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Affectionately known as "Danta", Dan was born September 9, 1934 in Fargo, ND to George Percival Goodearl and Esther Rosetta Heidner. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1952 and was an alumna of Alma College, Class of...
