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James Cosgrove

James Cosgrove

Feb 15, 2015

James Douglas Cosgrove, 86, died February 15, 2015, at Munson Medical Center Hospice House in Traverse City, surrounded by by his loving family. James (Jim), the son of John K. & Adley (Morin) Cosgrove was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 23, 1928. He married the love of his life, Kathleen (Tinky-Dear) Krohn on February 18, 1951, in Traverse City....

Beatrice Helen Kokko

Beatrice Helen Kokko

Feb 13, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY - Beatrice Helen Kokko, 87, of Traverse City, passed away at Munson Medical Center and met Jesus on February 13, 2015. She was born January 13, 1928, in Northern Ontario, Canada, to the late Leonard and Alice (Richardson) Cantrill. She married the love of her life, Arthur Kokko, on June 21, 1947. Together, they enjoyed nearly 68 years...

Brian Henry Hobart

Brian Henry Hobart

Feb 12, 2015

Brian Henry Hobart, 47, of Traverse City passed away very unexpectedly Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his home as the result of a cardiac event. Brian was born on Wednesday, July 26, 1967 to Carol Marie (Mochty) and Wesley Arthur Hobart in Wilbur, MI. Following his graduation from high school, he earned an economics degree from Ferris State and also...

Grace Evelyn Huffman

Grace Evelyn Huffman

Feb 12, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY - Grace Evelyn Huffman, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on Feb. 12, 2015. Grace was born on Sept. 14, 1939 in Manistee to the late Frank and Frances May (Walker) Rackow. She graduated from Mesick High School in 1957. She married her husband the late Richard Huffman in 1962 and the couple raised 3 children together. Grace...

Robert Charles Emmett

Robert Charles Emmett

Feb 9, 2015

Robert (Bob) Emmett FRANKFORT—Robert Charles Emmett, 68, died February 9, 2015. Bob is survived by his parents, Miriam Grist Emmett and Charles Emmett of Coventry, RI; his wife and friend of 35 years, Doreen (Dodie) Fitzgerald, his son, Jon Emmett and grandchildren, Madeline, Layla, and Alonzo of Floyd, VA; brothers William Emmett (Merylene) of Coventry and their daughters Tara and...

Margaret "Peggy" Hemming

Margaret "Peggy" Hemming

Feb 9, 2015

The daughter of Margaret and George Deering, Margaret (Peggy) Hemming, died February 9, 2015, at home, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born February 28, 1924, and lived her entire life in Traverse City, marrying B.C. (Bill) Hemming, in July of 1948. Together they raised three children. The hallmark of Peggy's life was her extensive number of friendships. School friends...

Mary Blanchard Doerr

Mary Blanchard Doerr

Feb 9, 2015

Mary Blanchard Doerr, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend died peacefully on February 9 at Cherry Hill Haven. Gracious to the end, she fought a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and is now reunited with "her Bob", her late husband of almost 69 years. Robert E. Doerr, who died in September, 2014. Mary, who was born on April...

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn King

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn King

Feb 8, 2015

Sandra "Sandy" Lynn King, 69, of Williamsburg, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on August 21, 1945 in St. Claire, MI to Hector and Melba (Ahles) Mudge. She married the love of her live Charles "Chuck" William King on June 8, 1978. Sandy had a great love for travel,...

Kathryn Delamater

Kathryn Delamater

Feb 6, 2015

Kathryn "Kay" DeLaMater passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on February 6, 2015 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 89. Born in Iron Mountain, MI on February 4, 1926 to George and Carrie (Trestrail) Vellenett, her family lost nearly all of their worldly possessions during the Great Depression, yet she enjoyed a close-knit extended family and many...

Willis "Tommy" S. Schenk

Willis "Tommy" S. Schenk

Feb 4, 2015

Mrs. Willis "Tommy" Schenk, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born on December 21, 1923 in Grosse Pointe Farms to the late William and Lottie (Whitford) Thomas. She was married to Emerald "Bud" Schenk on October 17, 1944 in Grosse Pointe Farms. He predeceased her on March 26,...

Mildred M. Packard

Mildred M. Packard

Feb 4, 2015

Mildred M. Packard, 92 of Traverse City passed away on February 4, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mildred was born on April 12, 1922 in Lake Leelanau to the late Joseph and Frances (Solik) Zeits. She graduated from St Mary's High School of Lake Leelanau, Mi. After her schooling, she worked for Union Office Supply, Michigan Consolidated Gas, Stromberg...

Patrick Brian Morey

Patrick Brian Morey

Feb 3, 2015

Patrick Brian Morey, 83, lifelong native of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse. Pat was born on September 6, 1931 in Greilickville, MI to the late James and Charlotte (Slepicka) Morey. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era and was a devoted Detroit Tigers...

Alice Louise Wagner

Alice Louise Wagner

Feb 2, 2015

Alice Louise Usher Zeits Wagner, 79, of Traverse City, passed away December 2, 2015, at Munson Hospice House. Alice was born on August 3, 1935, in Marilla Township. Alice will be laid to rest at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

William E. Moore

William E. Moore

Feb 2, 2015

Traverse City - William E. Moore, 89, of Traverse City, passed away February 2, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on November 4, 1925, in Detroit, the son of Morris H. and Allie E. (Lindquist) Moore Sr. On February 25, 1956, at Christ the King Church in Grosse Pointe Woods, he married Adell A. Scrine, who survives. Bill...

Jacob Wencil Kolarik

Jacob Wencil Kolarik

Feb 1, 2015

Jacob Wencil Kolarik, 92, of Traverse City, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Tendercare-Traverse City. Jake was born on Tuesday, July 4, 1922, to the late Wencil and Molly (Kirt) Kolarik at Gills Pier. On Tuesday, January 6, 1942, he married the former Rosella LaCross at Gills Pier. She preceded him in death. On Wednesday, April 19, 1970, in Traverse...

Ralph Waldo Rosenow

Ralph Waldo Rosenow

Feb 1, 2015

Ralph W. Rosenow, 96, of Traverse City passed peacefully with his family present on February 1, 2015 in the comforting care of Munson Hospice House. Ralph was born on September 20, 1918 to Fred and Augusta (Maas) Rosenow. He was a graduate of Eastern High School in Detroit. On October 11, 1941, Ralph married his bride Betty Jane Daykin at...

Richard Arthur Daniel

Richard Arthur Daniel

Jan 31, 2015

Richard "Dick" Arthur Daniel, of Empire, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Richard was born May 31, 1937, in Fort Benning, GA, to the late Samuel and Ruth (Thurman) Daniel. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, and his dependability. He was a source of wisdom and advice for many people....

David Allen Gilland

David Allen Gilland

Jan 30, 2015

David Allen Gilland, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Leelanau County on June 24, 1938, the son of the late George and Ida (Hunt) Gilland. He married the former June A. Eitniear on August 15, 1958. Together they lovingly raised six children. Dave was...

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