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...
Raymond S. Ross
Dec 23, 2015
Raymond Ross, 90, of Traverse City, passed away December 23, 2015 at his home. Raymond was born on April 14, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Samuel and Agnes (Thorkildsen) Ross. As a young man Raymond entered the U.S. Army ( 8th Armored Division) and spent a great deal of time in the European Theatre where he fought in...
Donna R. Williams
Dec 23, 2015
Donna (Arfstrom) Williams, 81, proud native of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Donna was born on November 23, 1934 in Leelanau County to the late Raymond and Ida (Witkop) Arfstrom. She was married to Dr. John M. Williams on September 25, 1988. Donna graduated from Traverse City Central High School in...
Deborah Sue Kohn
Dec 22, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Deborah Sue Kohn, 72, of Traverse City, passed away on December 22, 2015. Deborah was born on April 8, 1943 in Traverse City to her parents the late Lloyd and Grace (Joseph) Kohn. Deborah graduated from Mesick High School in 1961. She attended Northwestern Michigan College and earned an Associate degree in 1964 and a BS degree...
Maurice "Morris" Wayne Fritz
Dec 20, 2015
Maurice "Morris" Wayne Fritz, 89, passed away December 20, 2015 at Orchard Creek. Maurice was born on May 11, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Raymond Earl and Dorothy Beatrice (Ziegler) Fritz. He married the late Nancy Broadway in Detroit in 1949 and married Vera Chedister on February 18, 2005 in Lake City Florida. Honorably Maurice served our country...
Fern Collins Way
Dec 19, 2015
Traverse City - Fern Collins Way, 93, of Traverse City passed away December 19, 2015 at Munson Hospice House. Fern was born on March 31, 1922 in Leelanau County to the late John E. and Blanche (Blackmore) Rinehart. She was a graduate of the State Hospital School of Nursing in Traverse City. She worked at Munson and for Dr. Ellis...
Kathleen Craig
Dec 19, 2015
Kathleen Craig, 88, of Traverse City passed away December 19, 2015 in Traverse City. Kathleen Mae (Geerlings) Craig was the first child born to Bertha (Schweissinger) and her husband, Dr. Lambert J. Geerlings, in Fremont, Newaygo county, Michigan on Sunday, October 2, 1927. Her father was a physician and a surgeon and her mother a nurse. Kathleen was christened at...
Rosemary Jantzen Doherty
Dec 19, 2015
Rosemary Jantzen Doherty was born January 21, 1918 in the then-tiny town of Bartelso, Illinois before anyone there had a car, a TV, or indoor plumbing. The second of five children in a happy Midwestern American family, Rosemary grew up during a time of momentous change. Encouraged by loving parents, Rose and Louis, and surrounded by remarkably energetic siblings, Severin,...
Vincent Blaise Szymanski
Dec 19, 2015
Vincent Blaise Szymanski, 58, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2015 Vincent was born on September 1, 1957 to Geraldine (Celmer) and Edward Adam Szymanski on Detroit's east side. Vince graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1975, and from Western Michigan University in 1979 with his Bachelor of Science Degree. Vince was a petroleum geologist who formerly worked...
Maxine Lucille Pelizzari
Dec 18, 2015
Maxine L. Pelizzari, 89 of Traverse City, passed away on December 18, 2015. Maxine was born on November 14, 1926 in Traverse City to Otto and Urina Bohrer. On November 3, 1951, she married Eugene (Gene) Pelizzari of Traverse City (Old Mission Peninsula), who preceded her in death on February 23, 2010. Maxine graduated from Traverse City High School in...
