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Stanley "Jim" Edward Malaski Jr.
Jun 6, 2015
WILLIAMSBURG — Stanley "Jim" Edward Malaski Jr, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away at his home with his family by his side on June 6, 2015. Stanley was born on Jan. 14, 1943 in Detroit to the late Stanley Edward and Marjorie (DeKett) Malaski. Stanley was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend. He grew up in Black River, and...
Gertrude A. Schwallier
Jun 5, 2015
GERTRUDE A. SCHWALLIER, 75 of Traverse City died Friday June 5, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 3 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 2 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Susan Kay Ely
Jun 5, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Susan Kay (Dick) Ely, 70, of Traverse City, passed away on June 5, 2015, at Munson Hospice House with her family by her side. Susan was born August 17, 1944, in Hudson, MI to the late Clifton and Thelma (Palms) Dick. Surviving Susan is her son Chris (Shannon) Steiner, daughter Jennifer Ely and her friend Brian Egeler,...
Albert Frank Demanigold Jr.
Jun 4, 2015
Albert Frank deManigold Jr, 86, of Williamsburg, known to his friends as Big Al, died Thursday, June 04, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Al was born on Thursday, February 14, 1929 to the late Albert and Florence (Hayes) deManigold in Detroit. He served our country stateside as a member of...
Rosemary M. Kennedy
Jun 4, 2015
Rosemary M. Kennedy 94, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Rosemary was born on February 10, 1921 in L'Anse, Michigan to the late Modest and Florence (Bishop) Robert. She was married to Harry Kennedy, he predeceased her in 1974. Rosemary earned a Master's degree in remedial reading and she taught many kids...
Jeanne Thies Harbold
Jun 3, 2015
Traverse City - Jeanne Harbold, 78, of Traverse City passed away June 3, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Jeanne was born on January 28, 1937 in Homewood, IL to the late George Frederick and Dorthea (Mohr) Thies. On March 7, 1964 Jeanne married Donald Eugene Harbold in Homewood, IL. They made their home in Grosse Pointe Park prior to moving...
James Philip Johnson
Jun 3, 2015
James "Jim" Philip Johnson, 69, of Traverse City, passed away on June 3, 2015. Jim was born in Marshall, MN on August 06, 1945 to Reynold and Lillian (Fest) Johnson. Jim graduated from Mankato State University, magna cum laude, in December 1967. He moved to Michigan to begin his 30-year teaching career and met his future wife, Jane Susan Durham,...
Curt Allen Abrahamson
Jun 2, 2015
Curt Allen Abrahamson took his last train ride to see his Heavenly Father and Grandparents on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Curt is the son of Ross and Emily (Feltman) Abrahamson. Curt had been battling stomach cancer for the last 2 years. Curt was born at the old Osteopathic Hospital in Traverse City on June 27, 1977. He started school at...
Raymond Joseph Burns
Jun 2, 2015
Raymond "Ray" Joseph Burns, 88, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Home. Ray was born as one of 11 children on December 17, 1926 in Arcadia to the late Joseph and Laura (Overholt) Burns. He married the late Gertrude Johnson on October 17, 1945 in Traverse City. Together they lovingly raised five wonderful children. Ray was...
Theresa Ann Whann
Jun 1, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Theresa "Terry" Ann Whann, 57, of Traverse City, passed away on June 1, 2015, at Munson Hospice House with her loving husband and family at her side. Terry was born July 14, 1957, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Walter and Dolores (Brost) Muller. She grew up in Fowler, IN, where she was one of 10 children....
David Scott Moyes
Jun 1, 2015
SUTTONS BAY - David Scott Moyes, 78, of Suttons Bay passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at his home with his beloved Nancy at his side. Dave was born on October 8, 1936 in Detroit, the son of James and Margaret (Lawton) Moyes. He graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores in 1954. While a student there, he...
Irene Berlin
May 31, 2015
Irene Berlin, 94 of Traverse City passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with the loving staff of the Aspen Wing and her best friend, Nicole Coe-Blonshine by her side on Sunday May 31, 2015. Irene was born on October 13, 1920 in Hamtramck to the late Peter P. and Lillian (Frydch) Prus. Irene moved to...
Paul A. Hazelton
May 30, 2015
Paul A. Hazelton 1922-2015 Lifelong resident, architect and community leader, Paul A. Hazelton, died on May 30, 2015 at the age of 93 of natural causes. Married for 66 years, he is succeeded by his loving wife, Mary and their three sons, Glenn, Bill and Tom. A private family funeral was held on Monday June 1, 2015. There will be...
Walter "Walt" Edward Chapelle
May 28, 2015
Walter "Walt" Edward Chapelle, 87, passed away on May 28, 2015 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City, Michigan. Walt was born on May 4, 1928 in Detroit to the late Walter Edward and Martha (Brandt) Chapelle. He married Barbara Jean Alexander—a friend from his third-grade class in Alden, MI—on June 14, 1952 at the United Methodist Church in...
Margaret Brechin Dodd
May 27, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Margaret Brechin Dodd, 72, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. Margaret was born on September 3, 1942 in Rutherglen, Scotland, to the late David and Christina (Girdwood-Gilchrist) Peter. Margaret left Scotland in 1964 and traveled around the world before settling in Western Canada for many years. While in Canada, she was employed as...
Hazel Marie Hoch
May 26, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Hazel Marie Hoch, 95 of Traverse City passed away on May 26, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on November 24, 1919 in Kingsley, MI to the late Edwin and Ella (Wellein) Clark. She married the late Gustuf Hoch on March 16, 1940 in Traverse City, MI. Hazel worked for...
Paul T. Ankerson
May 26, 2015
Paul Terry Ankerson, 78, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Born on January 8, 1937 in Traverse City to the late Thomas and Nellie (Smith) Ankerson. Upon graduating from Traverse City Central High School, Paul enlisted in the United States Army serving his country in Germany. Paul married his high school sweetheart,...
Jeanie Knudsen
May 25, 2015
Jeanie Knudsen, 87, of Traverse City, passed away at her home with the love of her family praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on Monday, May 25, 2015. Jeanie was born on April 27, 1928 to the late Paul and Pearl (Darga) Kishefsky in Traverse City. Jeanie married Ken on Thursday, April 10, 1947, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Traverse...
Roger Andre Forton
May 25, 2015
Roger Andre Forton, 80, of Traverse City passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at Munson Medical Center. A complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and cremation services.
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