Virginia Maxine Corrado
Jan 30, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY – Virginia Maxine Corrado, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Virginia was born on November 5, 1925 in Traverse City to the late Clifford and Grace (Gore) Fouch. She was married to Thomas Corrado on November 19, 1966 at the Church by the Sea in Bell Harbor,...
Abby Gartland
Jan 29, 2015
Abby Lynn Mahan Gartland passed peacefully, at home, on the morning of January 29, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Abby was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 10, 1979, to David and Barbara Mahan, but lived most of her life in Traverse City. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2001 and married the love of her life, Brian...
Minnie "Mim" Montante
Jan 28, 2015
Minnie "Mim" Montante, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Munson Hospice House. Mim was born on April 22, 1927, in Denbo, PA to the late John and Anna (Racic) Cvetkovic. She married Tony Montante in Detroit on July 26, 1947. Mim and Tony lived first in Riverview, MI and then Oxford, MI. They moved...
Donald Ray Steltzner
Jan 28, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY — Donald Ray Steltzner, 89, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Donald was born on Sunday, March 22, 1925, to the late William and Mary (Hollister) Steltzner in Detroit. Don was a member of the Spencer Church of Christ and enjoyed wood crafting. Prior to his retirement, Don...
Ivan Victor Dornan
Jan 25, 2015
Ivan Victor "Vic" Dornan, 82, of Traverse City, entered into eternal life Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the Victorian Inn Assisted Living Facility in Traverse City. Vic was born on Sunday, May 8, 1932, to the late Neita Mae (Ball) and Ivan Russell Dornan in Eaton County, Michigan. He served our country as a member of the U. S. Navy,...
Allan Russell Porter
Jan 25, 2015
Allan Russell Porter was born November 2nd, 1934 to the late Harold and Emma Porter of Detroit, and was called home to his Heavenly Father, on January 25th, 2015. Allan is survived by his brother Bruce Porter, and his children, Grant and Missy, along with loving cousins Mary Ann and Mel (Elaine) Porter, and a nephew, Drew Porter. Allan married...
Vera Margery Steffler
Jan 25, 2015
Duck Lake - Vera Margery Steffler, 87, of Duck Lake passed away January 25, 2015 at Munson Hospice House with her family by her side. Vera was born on August 9, 1927 in Flint to the late Harold and Margery (Raper) Thomas. On September 4, 1948, Vera married William "Bill" R. Steffler in Flint. Together they raised four children. In...
Doug Kosley
Jan 25, 2015
Douglas "Doug" Kosley, 71, of Traverse City, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, at his home. Doug was born on March 7, 1943, in Ypsilanti, MI, to Dr. Milton and Doris (Zeck) Kosley. He married Patricia "Patty" Shinavier on February 6, 1970, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Lincoln Park, MI. Doug graduated from Olivet College, earning his degree in education....
Janet Lea King
Jan 24, 2015
KING — Janet Lea King, of Traverse City, died January 24, 2015. She was 56. Born January 17, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of Edna King. Janet lived in Traverse City since she was three years old, where she picked cherries as a child, worked at McDonald's for 12 years, volunteered at Munson Hospital, and was...
John Thomas Jorgensen
Jan 23, 2015
John T. Jorgensen, 49 , of Traverse City, passed away January 23, 2015. He was born June 10, 1965, to John A. and Ila (Pattenaude) Jorgensen, in Dearborn, MI. John's sudden death leaves a terrible void in the hearts of many. John loved his Escanaba roots, NASCAR and many outdoor activities. John was predeceased by his father, John A.. John...
Ruth Trudell
Jan 23, 2015
Ruth Trudell age 91, of Traverse City, entered into her heavenly rest on January 23, 2015, at Munson Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1923, in Bay City, to the late William and Irma (Michener) Reinke and was the eldest of their six children. She graduated from Bay City Central High School, in 1941,...
Raymond "Ray" C. Feriend
Jan 22, 2015
Raymond "Ray" C. Feriend, 82, of Grawn, passed away at his home on January, 22, 2015. Ray was born on October 13, 1932, in Kingsley, to his parents the late Charles C.and Ida M. (Newmarch) Feriend. He honorably served our country in the United States Army, in Korea from 1953 to 1954, and was a Life Member of Cherryland VFW...
Patricia J. Slagal
Jan 21, 2015
Patricia J. Slagal a lifetime resident of Traverse City passed away January 21, 2015. She was born December 11, 1930 to Christian and Inez (Powers) Iverson in Bear Lake, MI. Patricia taught school for a few years before getting married to Paul Slagal on May 26, 1950 in Beulah.. Patricia was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene...
Anthony "Tony" Galla
Jan 21, 2015
Anthony Galla, 77, of Cedar, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Tony was born on January 16, 1938, in Cedar, to the late Michael and Regina (Brzezinski) Galla. He was married to Georgetta Nowlin on October 17, 1959. Tony graduated from Holy Rosary High School, in 1956. He proudly served his country in the...
Allen George Scheck
Jan 20, 2015
Allen George Scheck, 83, of Traverse City, passed away on January 20, 2015. Allen was born on December 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL, to his parents, the late Erwin Herman and Katharine (Weiher) Scheck. In August 11, 1953, he enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army, as a heavy weapons infantryman; and was honorably discharged on...
Calvin J. Spangler
Jan 20, 2015
Calvin "Cal" J. Spangler, 88, of Grawn, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Country Pleasures. Cal was born on November 17, 1926, in Grawn, MI, to the late Edward and Rosa (Bartz) Spangler. He married Willo M. Harger, on October 7, 1950. Cal worked for Hahnenberg Trucking and was a farmer. He loved caring for his many horses....
William "Bill" B. Borstler
Jan 19, 2015
William "Bill" B. Borstler, 74, of Traverse City, was called home to his Lord, January 19, 2015. Bill was born on March 28, 1940 in Big Rapids, MI to the late William and Caroline (Ellefsen) Borstler. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane I. Remenap on September 9, 1959 in Reed City, MI. Bill honorably served our country in the...
Pauline Bertha Barrett
Jan 19, 2015
Pauline Bertha Barrett, age 97, passed away Monday, January 19, at Tendercare Traverse City (Michigan), where she lived since April of 2004. During her ten years at Tendercare, Pauline was an enthusiastic resident, fondly admired by the entire staff, and greatly appreciated the attention and professionalism provided by the entire staff. Pauline was born June 23, 1917, to William and...
Marilyn Swett Burger
Jan 19, 2015
Marilyn Swett Burger, 80, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 19, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on September 27, 1934 in St. Louis, MO to the late George Grant and Jean Faye (Bryan) Swett. On September 29, 1984, Marilyn married Harry Burger in New York City. They moved to...
Lila May Campbell
Jan 18, 2015
Lila May Campbell, 84, a life-longTraverse City resident, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Lila was born on Friday, February 21, 1930 to the late David and Clarissa (Roo) Chandler in Grand Rapids and moved to Traverse City when she was six months of age. She attended and graduated from Traverse City Schools,...
