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Mary Palmer Adams

Mary Palmer Adams

Dec 14, 2015

Traverse City – Mary Palmer Adams, 79, of Traverse City, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born to the late Howard and Marie (Laginess) Carson on September 25, 1936 in Detroit, MI. Mary was the beloved wife to the late John Palmer (1953-1973) and the late William Frank Adams (1975-2001). She will be remembered...

Betty Ann Rouse

Betty Ann Rouse

Dec 13, 2015

Betty Ann Rouse, 79, of Traverse City and formerly of Kingsley, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Wednesday, December 25, 1935 to the late Charles Vernol and Helen Elizabeth (Chappel) Stauffer in Summit City. Following her graduation from high school, Betty attended nursing school to become a Registered Nurse....

Anthony Lichvar

Anthony Lichvar

Dec 13, 2015

Anthony Lichvar, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Sun City Center, FL, Farmington Hills, MI, and Walled Lake, MI, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Tony was born December 6, 1927 to the late Anthony and Susan (Sprock) Lichvar in Johnstown, PA. He survived his sisters Mildred, Barbara, and Mary. Following his graduation...

Dennis Kyle Taylor

Dennis Kyle Taylor

Dec 13, 2015

Living in Detroit, Dennis loved being outdoors, going to the beach, taking care of the lawns, training, loving and working with his dogs, and playing hockey. Then the opportunity to make the transition to God's country came about (during one of their BEST vacations in ages in 1984!) and the move to Traverse City with his wife Barb and the...

Todd Alan Endresen

Todd Alan Endresen

Dec 13, 2015

Todd Alan Endresen, 48, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. Todd was born on Monday, October 30, 1967, in Long Branch, NJ, and adopted shortly afterwards by Dana (Hamerslag) and Theodore A. Endresen. Following his graduation from Matawan High School, Todd continued his education at Michigan State University where he earned his bachelor's degree. He was an...

Phyllis Jane Thompson

Phyllis Jane Thompson

Dec 13, 2015

Traverse City - Phyllis Jane Thompson, 95, of Traverse City passed away December 13, 2015 at her home. Phyllis was born on May 25, 1920 in Belvidere, Ill to the late Alfred and Emma (Gortner) Whitacre. On June 21, 1945 Phyllis married Vernon Arthur Thompson in Rockford, Ill. Phyllis worked in manufacturing for Barber Coleman for 25 years. She helped...

Martin Joseph Lickteig

Martin Joseph Lickteig

Dec 12, 2015

Traverse City – Martin Joseph Lickteig, 68, of Honor passed away at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Martin was born on November 6, 1947 to Joseph and Lucile (Schwind) Lickteig in Louisville, Kentucky. The family moved to Traverse City and Martin attended St. Francis High School where he played football and ran track. After graduation Martin attended the...

Lowell Thomas Smith

Lowell Thomas Smith

Dec 10, 2015

No services planned

David Franklin Nolan

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

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...

Jeremy "Dakota Law Wolffalcon" Majszak

Jeremy "Dakota Law Wolffalcon" Majszak

Dec 6, 2015

A full obituary is pending

Martin Eric Caron

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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