Brent Edward Brakel
Aug 17, 2016
Brent Edward Brakel, 42, of Traverse City passed away from multiple injuries after a motor vehicle accident Wednesday August 17, 2016 in Boston, MA. Brent was born on June 5, 1974 in Traverse City to Bruce and Linda (DeJong-Brakel-Miller.) He graduated from Traverse City Central High School, Class of 1993. Following school he entered into the United States Marines. He...
Julia M. Rieger
Aug 17, 2016
Julia M. Rieger, 92, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at her home. Julia was born at home on the farm to Martin and Helen (Kolarik) Korson on October 4, 1923. She walked five miles each day (up hill both ways) to Houdek School, a one room school. She could only speak Bohemian. After eighth grade, she...
Danny James Reed
Aug 16, 2016
Danny James Reed, 83 of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Rik Kobernik
Aug 15, 2016
Richard Lloyd Kobernik "Rik Kobernik", 72, of Old Mission Peninsula, died suddenly on Aug. 15, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 51 years, Judith (nee Teal) and his daughters Kathleen Jean and Janus Marie. Loving grandfather to Jackson Sherwood and Grey Richard. Born in Detroit July 23, 1944 to Caroline J. and Bruno E. Kobernik. He...
Robert Burton Lautner
Aug 15, 2016
Robert Burton Lautner, 94, of Traverse City, MI died Monday, August 15, 2016 at French Manor Assisted Living in Traverse City, MI Bob was born on Saturday, April 22, 1922 to the late Robert and Harriett (Smith) Lautner in Traverse City. Following graduation from high school, Bob enrolled at MSU to pursue an education in Mechanical Engineering. He interrupted his...
Raymond Leonard Dabrowski
Aug 15, 2016
Raymond Leonard Dabrowski, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Ray was born on September 15, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Jean (Sakowski) Dabrowski. Honorably he served our Country in the United States Marines. Upon his return from the service he became a Detroit Police Officer, retiring after 25 years...
Jared Robert Kaltenbach
Aug 15, 2016
Jared Robert Kaltenbach, 24, of Lupton and formerly of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Monday, August 15, 2016 of accidental injuries. Jared was born on Tuesday, June 2, 1992 to Jeffrey and Bonnie (Inman) Kaltenbach in Traverse City. Jared is survived by the light of his life, his daughter, Kayden Mae, whom he adored, his mom, Bonnie Stevens of Ludowici, GA,...
Vasiliy Sosnovchik
Aug 14, 2016
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 10 am at First Congregational Church. Graveside services will take place immediately following the service at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Marilee Jean Boehm
Aug 14, 2016
Marilee Jean Boehm, 78, passed away, as a result of complications associated with Parkinson's disease, on August 14, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilee was born on February 8, 1938 to Elliott E. Jacobsen and Gladys D. (Stonehouse) Jacobsen in Traverse City. Marilee graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1956 and went on to...
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...
