Jerry Bernell Kneer
Jan 17, 2015
Jerry Bernell Kneer, 70 of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on April 5, 1944 in Ann Arbor to the late Walter and Joy (Riker) Kneer. He married Jean Maxwell on May 17, 1963. Jerry served our Country in the United States Air Force and was...
Elmer J. Mathia
Jan 16, 2015
Elmer Joseph Mathia, age 93, died peacefully and surrounded by family in his home at Glen Eagle Senior Living in Traverse City, Michigan, on Friday, January 16, 2015. Born November 18, 1921 in Munhall, Pennsylvania, Elmer grew up in Detroit, Michigan. After attending Southwestern High School, he served in World War II as a technical sergeant in the Quartermaster Corps...
Myrtle Thomas Dishman
Jan 16, 2015
Myrtle Thomas Dishman, 87, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away Friday, January 16, 2015, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Myrtle was born on Wednesday, June 8, 1927, to the late John Floyd and Willie Ann (Myers) Thomas in Cliffside, NC. She had made her home at the Village at Bay Ridge in Traverse City the last six years,...
Mary Helen Olson
Jan 15, 2015
Mary Helen Olson died January 15, 2014 "A tree that looks at God all day/And lifts her leafy arms to pray"-- Joyce Kilmer, "Trees" TRAVERSE CITY. Mary Helen (Eoff) Olson, 95, a woman widely loved for her selfless, ineffable care, and her kindness and encouragement to family, friends, and community, passed away in her sleep early morning, January 15, 2015....
Maxine Elizabeth Ballentine
Jan 14, 2015
Maxine Elizabeth Ballentine, 90, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Maxine was born on October 22, 1924 in Traverse City to the late Thomas and Nellie (Smith) Ankerson. She was married to James D. Ballentine on December 19, 1942 in Traverse City. He predeceased her on March 6, 1992. She attended Grace Episcopal Church. Maxine was...
Barbara Gayle Meyers
Jan 13, 2015
Barbara Gayle Meyers, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on January 13, 2015. Barbara was born on February 24, 1929, in Traverse City, to her parents the late Harry Burnette and Beulah Gayle (Holliday) Whitson. She attended and graduated from Traverse City High School in 1947 and was later employed as an administrative assistant with Munson Medical Center, until retiring...
Martha Marie Glaesmer
Jan 12, 2015
Martha Marie Glaesmer, 90 years young, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Martha was born on March 3, 1924, in Guthrie Center, Iowa to the late Roy K. and Mary E. (Marean) Shoesmith. She married Earl E. Glaesmer in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 31, 1946. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful children....
Gretel Geist Rutledge
Jan 11, 2015
Gretel Geist Rutledge, 73, of East Lansing, passed away January 11, 2015 at Munson Hospice House. Gretel was born on December 20, 1941, in Urbana, IL to the late Robert John and Margaret Antoinette (Story) Geist. On December 28, 1973, Gretel married Frank C. Rutledge in East Lansing. Gretel earned her Masters of Fine Arts from Michigan State University. She...
William Howell Smith
Jan 11, 2015
William Howell "Smitty" Smith, 78, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Bill was born on Thursday, July 09, 1936, to the late Howell Randall and Daisy Jeanette (Tucker) Smith in Greensboro, GA and lived there until he was 6 or 7 years old. He then traveled with his military family....
Nancy Jane Steiger
Jan 10, 2015
PALM CITY, Fla. — Nancy Jane (Kanitz) Steiger, 78, passed away at her winter home in Palm City, Florida, as a result of liver cancer and kidney failure. Born in Big Rapids in 1936, she moved with her parents to Traverse City in 1942 when her father was hired as the high school head football coach. Upon graduating from Traverse...
Marion E. Farr
Jan 9, 2015
Marion E. Farr Marion Farr, 85 completed her journey to be united with God and her loved ones on January 9, 2015. She was at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with family by her side. Marion was formerly of Petoskey prior to being a resident ot the Pavilions for the past 3 years. Marion was born January 13, 1929 in Detroit...
Marilyn Ann Zimmer
Jan 9, 2015
Marilyn Ann Zimmer, 85, of Interlochen, went to be with the Lord she loved and served so faithfully, Friday, January 9, 2015. Marilyn was born September 23, 1929, in Binghamton, NY, to the late Bert and Jane Jones. Following graduation from Providence Barrington Bible College, she married Pastor Robert Zimmer, on June 26, 1954. Marilyn served alongside her husband for...
Peggy Jeanette Menge
Jan 7, 2015
Peggy Jeanette (Fenton) Menge, 71, of Traverse City passed away January 7, 2015 at her home. Peggy was born on November 12, 1943 in Reed City, Michigan to the late Glen and Ruth (Ratliff) Fenton. Peggy is survived by her son Bill Menge (Jennifer Sienkiewicz) and granddaughter Caitlyn of Traverse City, a sister and brother-in-law Barbara (Fenton) and Edward Holtcamp...
Edna May Vicary
Jan 7, 2015
Traverse City - Edna M. Vicary, 93, of Traverse City passed away January 7, 2015 at Orchard Creek with her family by her side. Edna was born on December 4, 1921 in Windsor to the late Frederick and Jeanette (Heatlie) McMillan. On April 5, 1947, Edna married John Douglas Vicary in Windsor, Ontario. Edna and John made their home in...
Svea Ruth Nepote Liljestrand
Jan 6, 2015
Svea Ruth Nepote Liljestrand, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Svea was born on October 20, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Sven and Barbara (Mills) Liljestrand. She was married to Paul James Nepote in 1972. Svea had been employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1999 after 32 years of service. Before moving back to Michigan...
Kent Eugene Couturier
Jan 5, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY — Kent Eugene Couturier, 59, of Traverse City, passed away, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, after a massive heart attack. Kent was born on May 1, 1955, in Frankfort, to James E. and Adell (Maksimowicz) Winnie. He attended Immaculate Conception, where he was an altar server and a Boy Scout. Kent attended Traverse City St. Francis. After attendance at...
June Beatrice Mcintosh
Jan 4, 2015
June McIntosh, 88, of Traverse City passed peacefully to Heaven on January 4, 2015 at Cherry Hill Haven. June was born on September 14, 1926 in Mt. Morris Township in Genessee County to the late Lawrence and Sylvia (Wilson) Blackmore. On February 18, 1948 June married Wayne McIntosh in Traverse City. June worked for the Traverse City State Hospital for...
Glenn Allen Woodcock
Jan 4, 2015
Glenn Allen Woodcock, 87 of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with family present. Glenn was born on January 3, 1928 in Halfway, MI to the late Roscoe and Hattie (Scheck) Woodcock. He married Arla C. Orcutt in Ellsworth, MI on December 17, 1949. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful daughters Judith and...
