David Franklin Nolan
Dec 8, 2015
David Franklin Nolan, 20 years old of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at home on December 8th. David was born in Traverse City to Christina Nolan and Jason Pickard. He attended school in Traverse City and Hamilton Indiana. He loved his family, friends and especially his son Kaiden. He spent time in Hamilton Indiana with his aunt Holly and family...
Elijah Solanus Mueller
Dec 8, 2015
Eli Mueller passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2015 – the great feast of the Immaculate Conception – 109 days after his birth on August 21, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Heidi, and his siblings, Ben (14), Owen (12), Josh (9) and Lauren (7). He is also survived by his fraternal grandparents, Clarence and...
Martin Eric Caron
Dec 2, 2015
Martin Eric Caron Age 62, of Traverse City MI passed away on Wednesday December 2, 2015 in Grand Rapids MI surrounded by loved ones. Marty was born on July 9, 1953 in Peoria IL, the Son of Alan and Dorothy Caron. Throughout his life he also lived in Kalamazoo MI and finally resided in Traverse City MI. Marty loved the...
Patrick William Burden
Dec 2, 2015
Patrick William Burden Jr., 65, fell asleep peacefully, December 2, 2015. To his family and friends, he remains sleeping, but we feel certain he is dancing and laughing in Heaven with loved ones that were awaiting his arrival. There is a large void for the many people who knew this good man. He was a very good man. He was...
Joyce Noel Denoyer-Fitch
Dec 2, 2015
Traverse City - Joyce Noel DeNoyer-Fitch, 77, lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away December 2, 2015 at French Manor with her family at her side. Joyce was the daughter of Louis and Barbara (Miller) DeNoyer. She was a graduate from St. Francis High School and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Joyce attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids...
Frank Crosbie Maxwell
Nov 30, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Frank Crosbie Maxwell, 90, of Traverse City, passed away on November 30, 2015. Frank was born on October 27, 1927 in VanNorman, Montana. to his parents the late William Crosbie and Grace Marian (Eslack) Maxwell. In 1945 he enlisted and honorably served his country for six years in WWII and Korea in the U.S. Army Air Force...
Marie E. Grassa
Nov 30, 2015
Marie E. Grassa Died November 30, 2015 In the beginning when God scattered stars into space--- He planned treasures for us to discover---like love and life and people like you. (Author unknown- found in Marie's purse) Marie E. (Magnuson) Grassa, 97 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2015 at her home overlooking the water surrounded by...
Richard Emil Beaujean
Nov 28, 2015
Richard Emil Beaujean, age 88, passed away November 28, 2015 Lake Ann, Michigan. He was born in Windsor, Ontario on May 16, 1927 to the late Emil and Myrtle (Andrews) Beaujean. On May 31, 1947, in St. Clair Shores, he married Shirley May Eberts, who survives. Richard worked for Ford Motor Company in the cafeteria as a chef and food...
Larry Ivan Moore
Nov 27, 2015
Larry Ivan Moore, 72, passed away on November 27, 2015. Born at Fife Lake, he served in the US Army as a sharpshooter and heavy duty truck driver. After military service, he returned to Northern Michigan, met his beloved wife, Tari, and in 51 years together, they raised four children, as well as nine dogs and two ponies. Over his...
Daniel "Dan" Francis Herringa
Nov 27, 2015
Daniel "Dan" Francis Herringa, 79, of Lake Ann, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born on January 28, 1936 to the late Louis and Mabel (Champagne) Herringa. He married Janice "Jan" Marie Squires on June 23, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City. Honorably, Dan served our...
Minnetta Kathlyn Cook
Nov 25, 2015
Minnetta Kathlyn Cook, 32 of Traverse City passed away November 24th, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Minnetta was born on January 16, 1983 in Traverse City to Gerald Anthony and Minnetta Bertha (Zobel) Gauthier. Minnetta was active in the choir and the soccer team during her high school years. She graduated from West Senior High School and then attended Ferris...
Lois "Lody" Marlene Saltsman
Nov 23, 2015
Lois "Lody" Marlene Saltsman, 78, of Glen Arbor passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Lody was born on May 16, 1937 in Hammondsport, NY, to the late Warren and Arlene (Jorgensen) Ketchum. Lody had a genuine interest in everyone she met -- there was no such thing as a stranger....
Fran Tompkins Denawetz
Nov 23, 2015
Fran Tompkins Denawetz, 71, an Old Mission resident formerly of West Bloomfield, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2015. Fran was born March 30, 1944 in Traverse City to the late Seth and Rebecca Tompkins. She married Dan Denawetz on December 14, 1963 at Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and...
Maxine Ellen Bartlett
Nov 22, 2015
Traverse City - Maxine E. Bartlett, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio and formerly of Traverse City passed away November 22, 2015 at Akron General Hospice. Maxine was born on June 8, 1930 in Clio to the late Earl and Anna (Duerr) Tolles. She was raised by her late step-mother Marguerite Tolles. On August 16, 1952 Maxine married the love of her...
James M. Johnson M.D.
Nov 21, 2015
James M. Johnson, M.D., born November 19, 1940, passed away suddenly at home in Traverse City from natural causes this past weekend on November 21, 2015. He is survived by his sister, Frances, his three children, Kristin, Jennifer, and Adam, and his two grandsons, Harry and Cooper. Jim, as he was known, was born and raised in the small coal...
Stephanie Maryann Brys
Nov 20, 2015
Traverse City - Stephanie Mary Ann Brys, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center on November 20, 2015. She was 97. Stephanie was born on April 5, 1918 in Cheteck, Wisconsin to the late Simon Wilk and Mary Ann Rojek Wilk. As a young girl, Stephanie moved with her family to Detroit. In 1939, Stephanie married the...
Jim Cavanaugh
Nov 19, 2015
Traverse City – Jim Cavanaugh, 86, passed away on Thursday November 19, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions after a long struggle with Parkinsons. The family would like to thank everyone at the Pavilions for the excellent care that Jim received during his final months of life. Jim was born on October 16, 1929 in New York, NY to the...
Jane Ellen Tennant
Nov 19, 2015
Today we celebrate the life of Jane Ellen Vance Tennant, a life filled with love, happiness and the joy of service to God and others. Jane Ellen Vance was born August 15, 1921, in Echo Township in Antrim County, Michigan to Vernon and Ruth Carpenter Vance. Jane Ellen Vance graduated from East Jordan High School and the Traverse City State...
Sandra Upton
Nov 19, 2015
Sandra Upton, 72 of Grawn passed away November 19, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her friends. Sandra was the widow of the late Michael B. Upton. She is survived by her daughters Amy Rentrop and Wendy Pomeraning, both are from a prior marriage and both reside in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sandra is also survived by four beautiful grandchildren who live...
