Jane Lee Hoxie
Mar 30, 2016
Jane Lee Hoxie, 68, of Interlochen went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 30, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Jane was born to Harold and Marie (Thistle) Hermann on May 14, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. Jane received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. While attending college...
Jacqueline Hunter
Mar 29, 2016
So often, we feel afraid because we believe we are alone and vulnerable in a frightening world. But when we remember that we are surrounded by Angels who can help us in countless ways, our hearts reopen to the miracles of everyday life. Jacquie was born to Christine and Henry Mletzko on August 15, 1933 in Nassau County, New York....
William "Bill" E. Johnson
Mar 28, 2016
William E. Johnson, 86, of Traverse City died peacefully Monday, March 28, 2016 at Traverse Manor. Bill was born October 12, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Clifford and Marion (King) Johnson. A few years later his family moved back to Ludington, MI where his father had grown up. Bill's family was surrounded there by a close network of grandparents, aunts,...
Norman Edward "Ed" Risk
Mar 27, 2016
Norman Edward "Ed" Risk TRAVERSE CITY – Norman Edward "Ed" Risk, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home in the loving care of his family. Ed was born to Norman and Irene (McCutcheon) Risk on July 27, 1944 in Midland, MI. He grew up in Petoskey, MI and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1962....
Brian Daniel Mcgee
Mar 27, 2016
Brian Daniel McGee, 58 of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Easter Sunday, March 27th, 2016. Brian was born August 17th, 1957 in Cadillac, Michigan. He was a 1977 graduate from Traverse City High School where he was heavily involved in choir. Shortly after graduation, Brian began working for Chef Pierre (which later became Sara Lee and...
Wanda Jeanne Kolpus
Mar 27, 2016
TRAVERSE CITY - Wanda J. Kolpus, age 94, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Wanda was born July 9, 1921, in Detroit, MI. Wanda married her husband Edward in August 1947. She is survived by her children, Greg (Helene) Kolpus, Karla (Bill) Hammer, and Ken Kolpus; grandson Bradley (Allyson) Hammer; and great-grandson Liam Hammer. Wanda was preceded in death by...
Fred Stenke
Mar 26, 2016
Fred Stenke, 88, of Traverse City, passed away on March 26, 2016 with his loving son by his side. Fred was born on April 26, 1927 to the late George and Augusta (Newman) Stenke in Ellsworth, MI. He was a man of many hats. He was raised in Bellaire, MI and that is where his story really begins. Fred was...
Robert "Bob" Arthur Lenden
Mar 24, 2016
Robert "Bob" Arthur Lenden, 93, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on March 18, 1923 in Detroit, MI to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Tucker) Lenden. He married the late Mary Ann Gilbert on June 5, 1943 in California. Together they lovingly raised four children. Honorably dad served our...
Mary Alice Tremblay
Mar 24, 2016
Mary Alice Tremblay, 86, of Cedar Creek Commons in Elmwood Township passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born on July 10, 1929 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Jasper and Florence (Shephard) Gilmore. She was married to the love of her life David "Bruce" Tremblay on October 13, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio....
Carolyn Louise Mckee
Mar 23, 2016
Traverse City - Carolyn Louise McKee, 89, of Dearborn, passed away on March 23, 2016. Carolyn was born on January 22, 1927 in Highland Park to the late Keyes and Charlotte (Ruoff) Glaze. In high school she was an exceptional athlete on the diving team and the cheerleading squad. She was a standout at all sports she played and continued...
Joseph W. Comstock
Mar 21, 2016
Traverse City - Joseph W. Comstock, 90 of Traverse City passed away March 21, 2016 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Joe was born on January 20, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Wilmot "Bill" and Alberta (Juiff) Comstock. Joe graduated from St. Francis Catholic High School in 1943. He then attended Central Michigan University before...
Karl Foster Brockmiller
Mar 18, 2016
Karl Foster Brockmiller, 51, of Traverse City passed away March 18, 2016 surrounded by loving family at Munson Medical Center after a long struggle with Crohn's Disease. Karl was born on April 4, 1964 in Flint MI to Russell and Nancy ( Foster ) Brockmiller. He graduated from St. Charles High School and then received a Bachelor's degree in advertising...
Kaia Gene Nelson
Mar 14, 2016
Baby Kaia Gene Nelson of Traverse City, MI came into the world on March 14, 2016 at Munson Medical Center. She was the beautiful daughter of Julia Elyse (Perkins) and Zachary Charles Nelson. Granddaughter of Jon and Mary Beth Perkins (N. Manchester, IN) and Donn & Susan Nelson (Hastings, MN). Great-Granddaughter of Dixie Perkins of Payson, AZ. Niece of Evan...
Robert W. Herzberg
Mar 11, 2016
Traverse City – Robert William Herzberg Sr., 83 of Traverse City went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ March 11, 2016 with his family by his side. Robert was born December 12, 1932 in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Frieda (Bleck) Herzberg. He was one of fourteen children. He was raised Lutheran and attended Trinity Lutheran School and...
Don Edward Kent
Mar 11, 2016
Don E. Kent, 75 of Traverse City, MI passed away March 11, 2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Don was born May 23, 1940 in Highland Park, Michigan to Don C. Kent and Bonnie R (Nelson) Kent of Trenton, MI. Don is survived by his wife Lynne (Pearl), son Steven Kent of Seattle, WA, daughter Elizabeth...
Robert James Hunsaker
Mar 10, 2016
Traverse City – Robert James Hunsaker, 93, of Interlochen passed away on March 10, 2016 at the Villas at Traverse Point. Robert was born March 29, 1922 to Edward and Violet (Davis) Hunsaker in Detroit, MI. On March 19, 1942 Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and saw action in the Pacific Theatre of WWII. He participated in...
Paul J Macdonald
Mar 8, 2016
Paul J MacDonald, 97, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2016 into the loving arms of his Lord Jesus Christ. Paul was born on June 11, 1918 in Dowagiac, MI to the late John H. and Pearl J (McGowan) MacDonald. He graduated from Dowagiac High School and earned a Bachelors Degree from Western State Teacher's College, now...
Marion R. Cox
Mar 8, 2016
Marion Ruth Cox, age 93, passed away on March 8, 2016 at the Pavilions in Traverse City. Marion was born on November 18, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, to James and Myrtle (Hoisington) Shepard. She had two sisters, Barbara Vreeland and Madelyn Hyde, and a brother James Shepard. She attended Cooley High School and graduated from Wayne State University with a...
