Rev. Dr. Robert G. Zimmer
Jan 9, 2016
Dr. Robert Zimmer went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 8, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1931 in Williamsport, PA to the late Herbert and Gladys (Gregory) Zimmer. He married the love of his life Marilyn Ann Jones on June 26, 1954. Bob was known for his quiet demeanor, deep convictions, love of...
Harold Lloyd Smith
Jan 8, 2016
Harold Lloyd Smith, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully Friday, January 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years and family. Harold was born in Three Rivers, Michigan in 1929 to the late Clyde Smith and Pauline (Weatherbee) Smith. Along with his two sisters, Ardena and Huberta, he was raised by his mother and step father Hubert...
Thomas Michael Kelly
Jan 8, 2016
Thomas M. Kelly, 67, of Suttons Bay passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 8, 2016 of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He was known as Captain Tom to thousands of students throughout Michigan. To colleagues, parents and educators he was known as a visionary. That vision was to teach children and adults to know and love the Great...
Gary Lee Riggs
Jan 6, 2016
Gary Lee Riggs, 64, of Traverse City, MI, passed away January 6th, 2016 with his family by his side. In his youth, Gary was a star running back for the Traverse City Trojans (#20) and developed a love for the outdoors at an early age. He was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life and was well known...
Johannes Hans" J. Marten
Jan 6, 2016
Johannes "Hans" Marten passed away January 6, 2016 at French Manor with his family and close friends by his side. Hans was born November 22, 1930 in Neugolz, Germany to Kurt and Anna Marten. He was the oldest of five children. Following WWII the family resettled in Loitz, East Germany. Hans came to the United States aboard the USS Harry...
Lawrence "Bud" Haywood
Jan 5, 2016
Traverse City, Michigan - (Bud) Lawrence Wilbur Haywood, 83yr, of Traverse City, died 11:35pm, January 5, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City following complication after a stroke. Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan the son of Isaac and Minnie (Corner) Haywood, he was a life long resident. Bud leaves his wife of 63 years, Marilyn Eylane (Bean)...
Elsie H. Lardie
Jan 5, 2016
Elsie Hannah Lardie, 91, of Traverse City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Boardman Lake Glens surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born on January 30, 1924 to the late Theodore and Olga (Johnson) Kelsch in Northport, MI. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1942. After her schooling...
Ruth Catherine Braun
Jan 4, 2016
Traverse City - Ruth C. Braun, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions Evergreen Cottage. Ruth was born on November 15, 1925, in Grand Rapids to the late Robert Emmet and Esther (Hamel) Lewis. On October 25, 1951, she married the late Richard H. Braun at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Grand...
Virginia Duff
Jan 3, 2016
Virginia Duff, 93 of Traverse City passed away peacefully Sunday January 3, 2016 at her home. Born Alice Virginia Youker on May 13, 1922 to David and Wilhelmina (Witkop) Youker at the Witkop family home on Secor Road in Traverse City. Virginia was raised on a farm in Monroe Center and graduated in 1941 from Buckley High School. She married...
William "Bill" A. Fischer
Jan 3, 2016
Bill Fischer, 76 of Traverse City MI, passed on January 3, 2016. Cherished and loving husband of Ruthann Fischer; Precious and much loved Father of Lisa Wheatley (Tim), Greg Fischer (Jana), Michelle Griffin (Jim) and Monica Daniels (David); Proud and devoted grandfather of 10 grandchildren; Beloved son of the late Joseph and Catherine Fischer; Dear brother of late Joseph, late...
Billie Jean Gardner
Jan 1, 2016
SHARON, SC - Billie Jean Gardner, 82, of Traverse City, passed away on January 1, 2016 in Sharon , SC. Billie was born on June 21, 1933 in Lansing to her parents the late Vernice L. and Caroline (Taylor) Cramer. After graduating high school she attended business school and went on to be an account executive with Oldsmobile and the...
Margaret Irene Swanson
Jan 1, 2016
Traverse City – Margaret Irene Swanson, 94, of Traverse City passed away January 1, 2016, at the Traverse Victorian Senior Living. Margaret was born in East Kasson Township on February 3, 1921 to the late Harvey and Julia (Christiansen) Ruegsegger. She married Dale Brown on August 28, 1940. Dale, and son Larry, were killed in a boating accident on Little...
Tish Pridmore
Jan 1, 2016
Traverse City - Tish Pridmore, 85, of Traverse City passed away January 1, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Tish was born on November 15, 1930 in Pontiac to the late John B. and Ruby (Dodd) Applewhite. Tish earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Michigan State University. She was employed as a teacher in Saline. Tish was the proud...
Cindy Lee Wheeler
Jan 1, 2016
Traverse City – Cindy Lee Wheeler, 67, of Traverse City passed away January 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Cindy was born April 9, 1948 in Traverse City to Gordon and Helen (Harty) Wheeler. Cindy's immense love for her children and grandchildren was obvious to all who knew her, and it was family gatherings where she...
Donald Eugene Wolf
Jan 1, 2016
Traverse City - Donald Eugene Wolf, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2016 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City with his loving family surrounding his bedside. Don was born on Friday, June 3, 1927 to the late Bernard and Sarah (Cook) Wolf in Kingsley. He attended St. Mary's of Hannah Catholic School and graduated from...
Emily Annette Bucks
Dec 31, 2015
Emily Annette Bucks, 94, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Munson Hospice House. Emily was born on January 26, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Thomas G. and Anna (Curin) Kroupa. She was employed by Kroger Grocery Stores, retiring after many years of service. In her early years, Emily enjoyed dancing, traveling and was...
Donald Remi Bellinger
Dec 28, 2015
Elk Rapids –On December 28, 2015, with the same dignity and grace with which he lived his life, Donald R. Bellinger, 89 of Elk Rapids, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Don was born May 29, 1926 in Boyne City to the late Charles and Alice (McNeal) Bellinger. He attended Charlevoix High School and went...
Sharon Rose Penny
Dec 25, 2015
Sharon Rose Penny, 75 of Empire passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2015 at home surrounded by members of her loving family. Sharon was born on February 24, 1940 in Sault Ste Marie, MI to the late Harold "Buddy" and Eunice (Pezet) Duggan. She married Dale Ashley Penny Sr. on August 14, 1959 in Pontiac Mi. Together they lovingly...
Ellen Marie Farkas
Dec 23, 2015
Ellen Marie Farkas was born in Detroit May 25, 1917 and was called peacefully home to Our Lord Dec 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving children. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Andy Farkas, former All-Pro Washington Redskin, her first born Joseph, her parents Vincent and Mildred Ryan, siblings, Patricia Swanson, Gertrude Dolin, V.J. Jack Ryan, Michael...
