Leo Harvey Sheetz
Oct 13, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Citing a bullet hole in his World War II infantryman's helmet, Leo said sincerely nearly every day, "I'm just glad I woke up this morning!" He was grateful for all of his 91 years on earth, and he gladly shared his gratitude and enthusiasm with everyone from casual acquaintances to immediate family members. He died on October...
Richard J. Gerling
Oct 13, 2015
Richard John Gerling, 89, of Gaylord, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Traverse Manor. Dick was born on November 6, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Gerling. He married Joan Zaremba on August 8, 1947, in Detroit. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He...
Robert "Bob" E. Deering
Oct 12, 2015
Traverse City - Bob Deering, 89, of Traverse City passed away October 12, 2015 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 3, 1925 in Traverse City to the late George A. and Margaret M. (McGarry) Deering. Bob was a devoted member of St. Francis Catholic Church. His strong faith guided him throughout his life...
Marion E. Bregi
Oct 12, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY - Marion Erda Bregi, 100, of Traverse City, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away on Oct. 12, 2015. Marion was born on April 29, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter, and only child, of Gustav and Emma (Manecke) Distler. She graduated from Southeastern High School in Detroit and went on to take training at Detroit...
Patricia Anne Singer
Oct 12, 2015
Patricia Anne Singer Died Oct. 12, 2015 TRAVERSE CITY — Patricia Anne Singer, 75, of Traverse City passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. Patricia was born on March 27, 1940 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Anastasia (Zarski) Balkevitch. Patricia retired from Michigan Bell in 1989 after many years of dedicated service as a supervisor. Following her retirement, she...
Harold Raymond Tibbetts
Oct 12, 2015
Harold Raymond Tibbetts passed away October 12, 2015. Harold Raymond Tibbetts, of Traverse City was called home by the Great Spirit on October 12, 2015. He leaves behind his loving wife of 70 years Barbara Jean (Tanks-Horden) Tibbetts, married October 30, 1945; Children: Dennis (Pamela) Tibbetts, Cynthia (Michael) Hagan, Michael (Ruth) Tibbetts and Heather (David) Mathie; Grandchildren: Erik and Ryan...
Earl Allen Johnson
Oct 10, 2015
Earl Allen Johnson, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Boardman Lake Glens-Highlander in Traverse City. Earl was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1924 to the late John and Lena (Batten) Johnson in Edmore. He married the former Margaret Ellen Smith and they had been married for over 50 years when Margaret passed away. A veteran...
Nancy Lee Haywood
Oct 9, 2015
Nancy Lee Haywood, 79, of Empire passed away Friday, October 09, 2015 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Nancy was born on March 9, 1936 to the late Anthony and Augusta E. (Scheidel) Lautner in Acme. She married Robert Lewis Haywood on December 18, 1954 in Traverse City. Nancy was a graduate of Traverse City High School. She had worked along...
Nancy Nold
Oct 9, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY — Nancy Marie Nold, 70, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Nancy was born on Aug. 4, 1945 in Dearborn to the late Alvin and Ilo (Bruckart) Brancheau. Nancy graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn. Nancy was a devoted member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church where she enjoyed...
Veronica Jane Dunning
Oct 9, 2015
Rapid City - Veronica Jane Dunning, 51, of Rapid City passed away October 9, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Veronica was born on September 22, 1964 in Saginaw to William John Hoch and Vera Jacqulaine (LeVan) Barror. Ronnie graduated from High School in Sault Ste Marie and worked in the manufacturing industry. In her...
John Elashkar
Oct 8, 2015
John Elashkar, 72, of Traverse City passed away on October 8, 2015 of complications relating to recovery from open heart surgery. John was born on January 22, 1943 in Beirut, Lebanon to the late Elia El Ashkar and Aysha (Yared) El Ashkar. He came to this country when he was 26 years of age, already having obtained his engineering degree...
Isabelle "Izzie" Vandermeulen
Oct 7, 2015
Traverse City – Isabelle "Izzie" VanderMeulen, 85, of Traverse City went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2015, while being cared for by the Munson Hospital Team of loving nurses & Doctors, with her family by her side. Izzie was born on July 20, 1930 in Grand Rapids to Andrew and Wilma (Sakko) VanderMeulen. She...
Marcia Jeanne Bulmer Manseau
Oct 6, 2015
MARCIA JEANNE BULMER MANSEAU After a twenty-three year long and gallant battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Marcy Manseau peacefully succumbed, surrounded by her family on October 6, 2015. Marcia Jeanne Bulmer was born to Edgar Gerrard and Jeanne Smith Bulmer, in Ottawa, Ontario on October 16, 1944, while her Father was serving in the RCAF. She grew up in Oakville, Ontario...
Jerry S. Luckey
Oct 6, 2015
JERRY S. LUCKEY, 73, of Traverse City passed way on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home. Private graveside service will be in Fairview Cemetery in Manton, Michigan. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Munson Hospice. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Thomas Craig White
Oct 6, 2015
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: (for the benefit of Madelaine and Natalie's college education) Make checks payable to "Madelaine and Natalie College Fund", c/o Huntington Bank, 427 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684 Traverse City - Thomas Craig White, 51, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2015 while doing one of the things he loved, playing tennis. Tom is...
Theresa M. Balchunas
Oct 5, 2015
A complete obituary will appear soon. A private family remembrance service will be held at a later time.
Ann Marie Doyle
Oct 5, 2015
Ann Marie Doyle, 71, of Traverse City, died Monday, October 5, 2015. She was born May 16, 1944 in Flint, the daughter of Howard and Bessie Doyle. Ann graduated from Bendle High School. She worked as an Executive Secretary for General Motors in Flint and the Budd Company in Troy before moving to Suttons Bay. Then she became a licensed...
Robert "Bob" Graham Brinklow
Oct 5, 2015
Traverse City, MI – Robert Brinklow, 80, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015 at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Center. Robert was born on February 24, 1935 in Goshen, IN to the late Reginald A. and Catharine V. (Allen) Brinklow. Robert was an Eagle Scout and was a member of the Order of the Arrow, the National...
Mary "Irma" Mallion
Oct 4, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary "Irma" Mallion, 88, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Irma was born as one of 18 children on Sept. 4, 1927 in Lake Leelanau to the late Alfred and Clara (Bussey) Denoyer. She married the late Robert H. Mallion on Oct. 11, 1947 in Lake Leelanau. Irma worked at Sears for 22 dedicated...
Mary Ann Kennedy
Oct 4, 2015
Traverse City – Mary Ann Kennedy, 74, of Acme, passed away on October 4, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Mary Ann was born in Detroit on October 19, 1940 to the late Philip and Lillian (Jacobi) Butkovich. She attended school in Detroit and graduated in 1958 from St. Rita's Catholic School. Mary Ann touched...
