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Barbara Lee Space

Barbara Lee Space

Mar 14, 2015

Traverse City - Barbara L. Space, 84, of Traverse City passed away March 14, 2015, at Munson Hospice House. Barbara was born on June 3, 1930, in Bay City to Harold W. and Iva (Fahrner) Layher. Barbara met her future husband, David Lee Space when they were just sixteen years old. They married on March 31, 1951. Barbara and David...

Craig L. Hollis

Craig L. Hollis

Mar 13, 2015

Craig Lindsey Hollis, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, March 13, 2015. Craig was born on December 3, 1961, in Jackson, MI, to Don and Darlene Hollis. Craig graduated from Northwest High School in Rives Junction, MI, in 1980. He worked at various jobs during his life including construction and warehousing. He was currently employed as groundskeeper...

Thomas James O'Brien

Thomas James O'Brien

Mar 10, 2015

Thomas James O'Brien Photo Empire - Thomas James O'Brien, 60, of Empire passed away March 10, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Thomas was born on September 27, 1954, in Traverse City to Harold Frederick and Helen Ann (Couturier) O'Brien. Tom graduated from Glen Lake High School in 1972. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, playing softball and listening to...

Jeannine Mary Milne

Jeannine Mary Milne

Mar 9, 2015

Jeannine Mary "Jeanne" Milne, 67, a life long resident of Traverse City, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born in Traverse City on November 25, 1947, the daughter of Robert William and Ruth Clare (Richard) Hodge. She attended St. Francis Schools and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1966. Jeanne...

Glenn Allen Moser

Glenn Allen Moser

Mar 8, 2015

Traverse City – Glenn Allen Moser , age 51, of Traverse City, passed away March 8, 2015, at Munson Medical Center after suffering a massive heart attack on January 23. Glenn was born October 2, 1963, at Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA to Barry and Deanna (Coyne) Moser (Oxford, MI). Glenn is survived by his daughter Sara (Royal Oak), sister...

Betty Joyce Nemec

Betty Joyce Nemec

Mar 8, 2015

Betty Joyce Nemec, 89, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born on November 2, 1925, in Kewadin, MI to the late Albert F. and Lena (Kaiser) Gribi. She graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1943. Her first job after high school was with Parts Manufacturing in Traverse City where...

Allen Adair Pifer

Allen Adair Pifer

Mar 5, 2015

Allen Adair Pifer, 80, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Allen was born on January 6, 1935, in Ogden Township Michigan, to the late Carl and Evelyn (Bordner) Pifer. Honorably, Allen served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Following his time in the service, he went on to...

Phyllis Marie Wagner

Phyllis Marie Wagner

Mar 3, 2015

Phyllis Marie Wagner, 86, of Traverse City, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2015. She was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on September 4, 1928 to Clyde and Rose (Honzik) Poole, where she resided the first five years of her life. In 1933, Phyllis, her mother and her stepfather, Charlie Russel Walter, moved...

Irene Mary Garvin

Irene Mary Garvin

Mar 2, 2015

Irene Mary Garvin, 87, of Cedar, passed away on March 2, 2015, surrounded by her family. Irene was born in Hubbell, MI on June 13, 1927, to her parents, the late Gedeon and Julia (Provast) Parent. Irene married Edmond Clemence Garvin in Detroit, on Dec. 2, 1950, and the couple relocated to the Cedar area in 1973. She was a...

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Mar 1, 2015

James Edward "Jim" Smith, 83, of Interlochen, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home. Jim was born on Monday, September 21, 1931, to the late Charles and Mildred (Finch) Smith in Edenville. He married Sharon Audrey Dean on Saturday March 15, 1958, at Pine Grove Church of God in Traverse City. Jim was actively involved in community service....

Francis Albion Kalena

Francis Albion Kalena

Mar 1, 2015

Francis Albion Kalena went home, to the Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2015. He is survived by three sons, David (Deborah), Zeke (Carly), and Mark (Nicole); daughter, Anne (Charles) Kalena Guenther. He was preceded in death by his wife, Retta, and sisters: Marie Kalena and Victoria Nemeskal. Born in Cleveland Township, Leelanau County, Francis's early career was First-Mate on the Columbia...

Elaine Michele Hoffman

Elaine Michele Hoffman

Feb 28, 2015

Elaine Michele Hoffman, 59, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at her home. Elaine Pepsin was born on April 14, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Michael and Beulah (Davis) Pepsin. She worked very hard as a newspaper delivery person in Traverse City. Elaine was a faithful and popular member of the Church of Philadelphia...

Lois Louise Beeman

Lois Louise Beeman

Feb 27, 2015

Lois Louise Beeman, 85, of Grawn, passed away February 27, 2015, at Culver Meadows. Lois was born on July 22, 1929, in Traverse City, to the late Louis Murray and Larena Faye (Russell) Bennett. On December 7, 1947, Lois married Gerald Beeman in Traverse City. Lois was employed as a secretary with various companies including the Traverse City State Hospital,...

Vicki Lynn Breitwieser

Vicki Lynn Breitwieser

Feb 26, 2015

Vicki Lynn Breitwieser, 61, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday February 25, at home, with her family by her side. Vicki was born on March 2, 1953, in Lafayette, IN, to the late Alfred and Dolly (Widner) Kellenberger. On November 5, 1991, Vicki married Eric Breitwieser. Vicki will be remembered for her great love of children and positive attitude. In...

Walter D. Green

Walter D. Green

Feb 25, 2015

Walter "Walt" D. Green, 92 of Traverse City, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at home. Walt was born in Mackinaw City and raised in Detroit before coming to Traverse City. He honorably served in the Navy from 1942-1945 on the USS Montpelier. Often, he told stories to his kids and grandkids about how lucky he was to make it home...

Walter D. Green

Walter D. Green

Feb 25, 2015

No services at this time. Private family service will be held at a later date.

Donald Franklin Newsom

Donald Franklin Newsom

Feb 25, 2015

No Services at this time. Private family service in the spring.

Michael Sean Dunn

Michael Sean Dunn

Feb 24, 2015

TRAVERSE CITY - Michael Sean Dunn, 47, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by the love of family and friends. Sean was born in Kalamazoo, MI on September 7, 1967 and lived the majority of his adult life in Traverse City, MI. Sean attended St. Joseph elementary, graduated from Comstock high school,...

Ronald "Ron" C. Galla

Ronald "Ron" C. Galla

Feb 23, 2015

Ronald "Ron" C. Galla, 52, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home. Ron was born on May 28, 1962 in Cadillac, Michigan to Anthony and Georgetta (Nowlin) Galla. He was married to Angie Tobian on July 8, 2000. He graduated from Glen Lake School in 1980. Ron was employed as a Team Leader with...

Richard L. Kitchen

Richard L. Kitchen

Feb 22, 2015

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