Alice Mcneil
Oct 21, 2015
Alice Josephine (O'Brien) McNeil, 92, passed away peacefully at the loving home of Arbor House on October 21, 2015. Alice was born May 3, 1923 to John Louis and Mary Josephine O'Brien. Alice was a wonderful, loving, caring wife (she loved her Jimmy), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Alice was a faithful Catholic and a member of St. Francis...
M. Elizabeth Kanka
Oct 19, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Kanka, 96, of Traverse City passed away October 19, 2015 at Munson Hospice House. Elizabeth was born on November 23, 1918 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Ralph and Ruth (Hall) Merchant. Elizabeth resided in the Traverse City area since 1929. Elizabeth married Joseph T. Kanka on December 24, 1941. Elizabeth enjoyed painting, cooking and travelling. She...
Doris Ann Mccloskey
Oct 19, 2015
Traverse City – Doris Ann McCloskey, 89, of Traverse City passed away on October 19, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Doris was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker and ran a juvenile home for many years. She enjoyed playing cards and doing puzzles, also traveling. She enjoyed her...
Robert Horace Mcdowell
Oct 18, 2015
Robert Horace McDowell, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was 76 years old. He died at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City with his family by his side. Bob was born in Harbor Beach, MI to the late Dr. Robert and Miriam (Littleton) McDowell. The family moved to...
Doris Joy Nichol
Oct 18, 2015
Doris Joy Nichol, 77, of Mesick, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Doris was born on Sunday, April 17, 1938 to the late Harry and Helen (DeRosia) Grover in Vanderbilt. She married Donald Nichol on Saturday, August 11, 1956 in Lapeer. Prior to her retirement, Doris had been employed by Lear Corp. She...
Doris Nichol
Oct 18, 2015
A funeral service honoring Doris will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684, with visiting one hour prior.
Douglas John Read
Oct 18, 2015
Traverse City – Douglas John Read, 76, of Traverse City, died October 18th, 2015 with his wife and children at his side. Doug was born to John and Nora (Baker) Read on April 23, 1939, in Highland Park, MI. He graduated Waterford Township High school. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Detroit and in 1971, his Juris Doctorate...
Lewis Raymond Waters
Oct 17, 2015
Lewis "Lew" Raymond Waters, 86, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Traverse Victorian Senior Living. Lew was born on December 10, 1928 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Raymond and Audrey (Biddle) Waters. He was married to Charlene Payne on February 22, 1953 in Detroit. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2008....
Leo Harvey Sheetz
Oct 13, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Citing a bullet hole in his World War II infantryman's helmet, Leo said sincerely nearly every day, "I'm just glad I woke up this morning!" He was grateful for all of his 91 years on earth, and he gladly shared his gratitude and enthusiasm with everyone from casual acquaintances to immediate family members. He died on October...
Richard J. Gerling
Oct 13, 2015
Richard John Gerling, 89, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Traverse Manor. Dick was born on November 6, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Gerling. He married Joan Zaremba on August 8, 1947, in Detroit. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He...
Robert "Bob" E. Deering
Oct 12, 2015
Traverse City - Bob Deering, 89, of Traverse City passed away October 12, 2015 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 3, 1925 in Traverse City to the late George A. and Margaret M. (McGarry) Deering. Bob was a devoted member of St. Francis Catholic Church. His strong faith guided him throughout his life...
Marion E. Bregi
Oct 12, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Marion Erda Bregi, 100, of Traverse City, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away on Oct. 12, 2015. Marion was born on April 29, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter, and only child, of Gustav and Emma (Manecke) Distler. She graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit and went on to take training at Detroit...
Patricia Anne Singer
Oct 12, 2015
Patricia Anne Singer Died Oct. 12, 2015 TRAVERSE CITY — Patricia Anne Singer, 75, of Traverse City passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. Patricia was born on March 27, 1940 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Zarski) Balkevitch. Patricia retired from Michigan Bell in 1989 after many years of dedicated service as a supervisor. Following her retirement, she...
Harold Raymond Tibbetts
Oct 12, 2015
Harold Raymond Tibbetts passed away October 12, 2015. Harold Raymond Tibbetts, of Traverse City was called home by the Great Spirit on October 12, 2015. He leaves behind his loving wife of 70 years Barbara Jean (Tanks-Horden) Tibbetts, married October 30, 1945; Children: Dennis (Pamela) Tibbetts, Cynthia (Michael) Hagan, Michael (Ruth) Tibbetts and Heather (David) Mathie; Grandchildren: Erik and Ryan...
Earl Allen Johnson
Oct 10, 2015
Earl Allen Johnson, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Boardman Lake Glens-Highlander in Traverse City. Earl was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1924 to the late John and Lena (Batten) Johnson in Edmore. He married the former Margaret Ellen Smith and they had been married for over 50 years when Margaret passed away. A veteran...
Nancy Lee Haywood
Oct 9, 2015
Nancy Lee Haywood, 79, of Empire passed away Friday, October 09, 2015 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Nancy was born on March 9, 1936 to the late Anthony and Augusta E. (Scheidel) Lautner in Acme. She married Robert Lewis Haywood on December 18, 1954 in Traverse City. Nancy was a graduate of Traverse City High School. She had worked along...
Nancy Nold
Oct 9, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY — Nancy Marie Nold, 70, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Nancy was born on Aug. 4, 1945 in Dearborn to the late Alvin and Ilo (Bruckart) Brancheau. Nancy graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. Nancy was a devoted member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church where she enjoyed...
Veronica Jane Dunning
Oct 9, 2015
Rapid City - Veronica Jane Dunning, 51, of Rapid City passed away October 9, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Veronica was born on September 22, 1964 in Saginaw to William John Hoch and Vera Jacqulaine (LeVan) Barror. Ronnie graduated from High School in Sault Ste Marie and worked in the manufacturing industry. In her...
John Elashkar
Oct 8, 2015
John Elashkar, 72, of Traverse City passed away on October 8, 2015 of complications relating to recovery from open heart surgery. John was born on January 22, 1943 in Beirut, Lebanon to the late Elia El Ashkar and Aysha (Yared) El Ashkar. He came to this country when he was 26 years of age, already having obtained his engineering degree...
