Brett Michael Castillo
Aug 16, 2015
Brett Michael Castillo (37) passed away suddenly Sunday, August 16, 2015. Brett was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1977 in Saginaw to Fred and Kelly (Allen) Castillo. Brett was a 1996 graduate from Heritage High School moving to Traverse City in 1998. It was here he met, fell in love and married Melisa Ann Rutkowski who shared his...
Shirley Kay Mcqueer
Aug 16, 2015
Shirley Kay McQueer, 81, of Traverse City, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at The Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City. Shirley was born on Sunday, May 27, 1934 to the late Harry and Norma (Hutton) Domine in Traverse City. She married Floyd D. "Ike" McQueer on September 24, 1950 in Traverse City and he preceded her in death on...
Earl Eugene Milliken
Aug 15, 2015
The family is being cared for by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The family will remember Earl privately.
Richard Allen Berry
Aug 15, 2015
Richard Allen Berry, 72, of Buckley, passed away August 15, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Richard was born on March 14, 1943. Richard worked for Traverse City Light and Power. In his spare time he enjoyed playing euchre, hunting and fishing. Richard is survived by his wife Midge Wheeler of almost 10 years, 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren and 2 great...
Iley G. "Ted" Nance
Aug 14, 2015
** PLEASE NOTE: The Memorial Service for Ted may be viewed live via webcast. Log onto www.rjfh.tv , click on Ted's photo which will connect you to the webcast. This should be done approximately one half hour prior to the service and until the time the service begins. Iley "Ted" Nance, 80, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, August 14,...
Nahum Edward Avery
Aug 14, 2015
Traverse City – Nahum Edward Avery, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center on August 14, 2015, with his family by his side. Nahum was born January 11, 1933 to Charles and Lottie (Hoch) Avery in Traverse City. He attended school in Traverse City and after high school took a job with the C&O Railroad where...
Richard Edwin Dancer
Aug 14, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Richard E. "Dick" Dancer, 85, passed away on Friday, August 14, at his home in Traverse City. Born July 4, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Lloyd R. Dancer and Margaret (LaFountaine) Dancer, he was predeceased by his wife, Cynthia (Goffin) Dancer. Dick received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo, and served...
Jacqueline Louise Laing
Aug 13, 2015
Traverse City - Jacqueline Louise Laing, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on August 13, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Jacqueline was born on February 12, 1925 in Detroit to the late Leslie Kenneth and Carolyn Louise (Meyers) Thome. On April 21, 1951, Jacqueline married John "Jack" Alexander Laing in Detroit. After living and raising their family in Grand...
Margaret Rose Kozan
Aug 12, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Margaret Rose Kozan, 98, of Traverse City, Northport, and Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 12, 2015 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born on December 18, 1916 in Highland Park, MI, to her parents Louis and Rose (Timina) Lemak. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1934, and later met and married Stephan...
David Oskins Bear
Aug 8, 2015
A complete obituary will appear soon Private family services will be held - Memorials can be directed to your local humane society or to a charity of your own choosing.
Thomas Joseph Atwell
Aug 8, 2015
Thomas Joseph Atwell, 75 of Traverse City passed away August 8, 2015 at Southridge Assisted Living in Traverse City. Thomas was born on July 19, 1940 in Pontiac. Preceding him in death were his parents Pauline and Joseph Atwell. He graduated from Pontiac High School in 1958. He completed The Apprentice School at Pontiac Motor Division where he was a...
Robert "Bob" J. Oliver
Aug 6, 2015
Robert "Bob" J. Oliver, 84 of Traverse City, passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Bob was born on the family farm in Beaverton, MI to the late Jay and Anna (Colbeck) on June 18, 1931. This is where he learned his valuable hard work ethics. He married the love of his life Faye J. Davis on March...
Marilyn Kay Vandyke
Aug 5, 2015
Marilyn Kay VanDyke, 69, of Interlochen, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Marilyn was born on June 29, 1946 in Iron Mountain, MI and was raised in Buckley, MI. Marilyn drove a school bus for Traverse City Area Public Schools for over 30 years. She loved her boys and her family dogs. Marilyn had a wonderful sense of humor...
Donald L. Duchene Sr.
Aug 5, 2015
Donald L. Duchene, Sr., 87, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Don was born on Monday, July 23, 1928 to the late Frank and M. Laura (Lesperance) Duchene in Detroit. He served our country as a member of the U. S. Air Force. He married the late Doris Nicolay on November...
Gene L. Houston
Aug 5, 2015
Gene L. Houston, 69, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Gene was born on April 23, 1946 in Cadillac, Michigan. He was married to the love of his life Ruth Belknap on May 3, 1969 in Traverse City. They were married by Ruth's father, Rev. George Belknap. Gene was very...
Patrick 'Pat' Henry Brunet
Aug 4, 2015
Empire - Patrick 'Pat' Henry Brunet, 66, of Empire passed away at his home with his family by his side. Pat was born in Frankfort, MI on June 9, 1949 to Henry and Geraldine (Payment) Brunet. Pat graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1967 and went on to study at Central Michigan University. He joined the United States...
Emma Elsie "Peggy" Hoffman-Grumbeck
Aug 4, 2015
Emma Elsie "Peggy" Hoffman-Grumbeck, 94, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Savior, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on August 26, 1920 in Beaver Township of Bay County, MI to the late Edgar and Augusta (Ott) Loehne. Peggy enjoyed working and spending time with her family. She was the proud...
Olive Ann Mcguire
Aug 3, 2015
Olive Ann (Des Jardins) McGuire passed away August 3, 2015 at Orchard Creek. Olive Ann was born January 15, 1918 in Marquette, Michigan to Wilfred and Alma (Plate) Des Jardins. She was a graduate of Northern Michigan University where she was president of her sorority, and graduated in 1939 with a degree in education. She taught home economics in both...
Ardyce Isabelle Hansen
Aug 3, 2015
Ardyce Isabelle Hansen, 93, of Traverse City passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Ardyce was born on Saturday, November 5, 1921 to the late Lawrence and Laura (Climie) Hoyt in Detroit. She graduated from Lincoln Park High School in June 1939. In 1941, she married Walter Adomat in Palo Pinto, TX. Born to...
John R Forsyth
Aug 3, 2015
JOHN R. FORSYTH OBITUARY Traverse City - John R. Forsyth, 78, of Traverse City and formerly of Ypsilanti, passed away in Denver, Colorado on August 3, 2015. John was born on April 1, 1937 to Russell and Eda Forsyth. His father was the Ypsilanti Fire Chief during John's childhood, and John carried on this tradition himself as a Fire Commissioner...
