Wally Bunt
Apr 8, 2016
Wallace Roy Bunt, better known as Wally, died April 8, 2016 at the age of 95. Born at home in Norway in the Upper Peninsula, he was the son of Clarence and Ellen (Erlandson) Bunt. With the attending physician advising the family to "wrap him in cotton and put him in a shoe box" because he would not be alive...
Shirley Ann Bowen
Apr 8, 2016
Shirley Ann Bowen, 62, of Traverse City passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Shirley was born September 28, 1953 in Traverse City to Harold and Mildred (Johnston) Bowen. She graduated from Traverse City High School and attended Northwestern Michigan College. She worked at Chef Pierre for 21 years before retiring...
Dorothy Geraldine Fullmer
Apr 6, 2016
Dorothy Geraldine Fullmer, 94, of Traverse City passed away April 6, 2016 at Munson Hospice House. Dorothy was born July 15, 1921 to Charles and Grace (VanDyne) LaPearl in Pontiac, MI. She married Raymond E Fullmer at a service in Pontiac, MI. Dorothy was a homemaker, but during World War II she went to work for General Motors to assist...
Judith Anne Weston
Apr 6, 2016
Judith Anne Weston, 76, of Traverse City and formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2016 at Cherry Hill Haven-The Nest in Traverse City. Judy was born on Thursday, January 11, 1940 to the late William Frederick and Patricia Evelyn (Wood) Bellmer in Merced, CA. A clinical nutritionist for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor for over...
Bette J. Hoos
Apr 5, 2016
"I've fought the good fight, I've run the good race, I've kept the faith" Bette claimed her victory and left her earthly home on Monday, surrounded by her children at home on the lake. Bette was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on January 11, 1922. She grew up just down the road in St. Johns, the only child of William...
George Herman Main
Apr 4, 2016
George Herman Main, 86, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016, at the Hospice House with his family by his side. George was born November 20, 1929, to Herman and Velma (Pangborn) Main, in Flint, MI. George grew up in Flint, and graduated from the Flint Northern Institute. Following graduation, George began working as an engineer at General Motors parts supply...
Winifred A. Young
Apr 3, 2016
Winifred A. Young, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on April 3, 2016. She was born on June 23, 1921 in Philadelphia, to the late John and Evelyn (Drew) Meighan. She was married to Robert W. Young on January 17, 1942 in Hillsdale, MI. He predeceased her in 1994. Winifred earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught many special...
Richard Adrian Rademaker
Apr 3, 2016
Richard Adrian Rademaker, 83, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, April 03, 2016 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Richard was born on June 24, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Jay and Irene (VandenBout) Rademaker. He married Florence M. Korhorn on September 24, 1954, also in Grand Rapids. Honorably, Richard served our Country in the United States...
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...
