Merlin Thomas Dumbrille
Dec 5, 2014
Merlin T. Dumbrille, 81, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home around 5:00 am Friday, December 5, 2014. Merlin was born at his childhood home at 901 W. Seventh Street on July 22, 1933 to Leon, a local piano tuner and motion picture projectionist, and Wantena (Beaber) Dumbrille, LPN at Munson Hospital, the second of three children. Delivering...
Ronald William Blackburn
Dec 5, 2014
Ronald William Blackburn was born in Port Clinton, Ohio on August 15, 1934, the son of Douglas C. Blackburn, and Beverly Blackburn Riedmaier and stepfather, Harold (Whitey) Riedmaier, who all preceded him in death. Ron passed away after a brief illness on December 5, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife, Essie, who he married on December 25, 1982,...
William "Art" A. Burns
Dec 5, 2014
Art passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Art was born in Detroit to William A. and Jean Burns. Art is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 55 years, Ruth; his devoted children; Bill Burns, Bob (Tessa) Burns , and Kathy (Bob) Bensley ; ten wonderful grandchildren, Natalie, Nicole and Billy Burns- RJ, Olivia...
George Myers
Dec 5, 2014
George "Puff" Edward Myers Traverse City - George "Puff" Edward Myers, 86, life long resident of Traverse City passed away December 5, 2014 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. George was born on May 15, 1928 in Traverse City to the late Clare and May (Brown) Myers Sr. On September 1, 1951 George married the love of his life Clarine Peaslee...
Edwin Delos Merritt
Dec 4, 2014
Edwin Delos Merritt, 99, of Traverse City, passed away on Dec. 4, 2014. Edwin was born on April 17, 1915 in Detroit, to his parents the late Herbert Danie and Matilda (Anderson) Seaberg Merritt. He honorably served our country in the Army Battery C 602nd AA Gun Battalion serving four tours of duty including Normandy and the Battle of the...
Dale Leroy Flaherty
Dec 3, 2014
Dale Leroy Flaherty, 77, of Lake Ann, passed away on Wed. Dec. 3, 2014. Dale was born in Hanford, CA., on Feb. 2, 1937 to the late Robert William and Margorie (Berggren) Flaherty. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and received a Masters Degree from the University of California at Berkeley. On August 3, 1963 he married the love of his...
John Rickard O'Green
Dec 1, 2014
John Rickard O'Green Born 02.06.22 in Eveleth, Minnesota and passed 12.01.14, age 92 in Traverse City, Michigan. Raised in Detroit by John and Beatrice O'Green, then meeting his sweetheart Shirley in high school. They married and he went off to help save the planet as a B-17 bombardier flying 32 missions….an American hero. After the war he started in the...
Carrol Lynn Scherrer
Dec 1, 2014
Carrol Lynn Scherrer, 66, lost her brave fight with pancreatic cancer on December 1, 2014. Carrol was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 16, 1948. She spent the majority of her career working in commercial real estate development, retiring from Ford Motor Land Development in 1999. Carrol married her beloved husband, Dave, in 1981. They enjoyed almost 33 years...
Delphine Marie Kullman
Nov 30, 2014
Forty-seven years ago, I was climbing the stairs at the University of Detroit to take an exam. Climbing down the stairs was a beautiful blonde with tears in her eyes. I asked her if I could help and thus began a lifelong love affair. She was going to drop the class and her goal of obtaining a Masters Degree. I...
Shayna Lee Sanor
Nov 30, 2014
Shayna Lee Sanor April 5, 1985 - November 30, 2014 Shayna Lee Sanor of Traverse City started her book of life, by coming into this world as a strong willed red haired girl on April 5, 1985. That same strength was even more evident this past year as she fought leukemia with amazing courage and determination. Her story was cut...
Roger Allen Terreault
Nov 29, 2014
ROGER ALLEN TERREAULT September 22, 1939 to November 29, 2014 Roger Allen Terreault, 75 years old, passed away after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Roger was born in Detroit Michigan to Valerie and Baldwin Terreault whom preceded him in death. His beloved brother Gary Terreault also preceded him in death. Roger is survived by his adoring wife of...
Bob W. Secontine
Nov 29, 2014
Robert "Bob" W. Secontine, 91, of Glen Arbor passed away November 29, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on July 11, 1923 in Bellaire, OH to the late John and Irma (Magellan) Secontine. Bob graduated from The Ohio State University in 1949 and was a lifelong supporter of the Buckeyes. To friends and family he was known as...
Anthony (Tony) C. Imbrunone
Nov 27, 2014
Anthony (Tony) Imbrunone 77, of Traverse City passed away on November 27, 2014. He was born in Detroit to Anthony and Jeanette (Quatrine) Imbrunone. On April 30, 1960 he married Helen Polkowski at St. Veronica Church in East Detroit. They had three children and in 1969 the family moved to Traverse City. Here Tony was self-employed in small engine repair...
Mary Lenora Smith
Nov 26, 2014
Mary Lenora Smith, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away on Wed. Nov. 26, 2014. Mary was born on Nov. 8, 1922 in Detroit to her parents the late Norbert and Mary Ida (Schwohl) Lerch. She graduated from Dundee High School and later married her high school sweetheart Richard P. Smith on August 13, 1942. Together they raised their three children. Mary...
Clifford M. Lindsey
Nov 25, 2014
Clifford Morden Lindsey, 68, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. Cliff was born on August 23, 1946 in Traverse City to the late Clifford and Betty (Rankin) Lindsey. He married Claire Reedy on August 12 1967 in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Clearview High School in...
Betty Lorraine Hales
Nov 24, 2014
Traverse City - Betty Lorraine Hales of Traverse City passed away November 24, 2014 at Traverse Manor at 89 years of age. Betty was born on March 24, 1925 in Muskegon to the late John and Ruth(Bennorth) Kirchhoff. On August 11, 1943 Betty married Calvin L. Hales. During her life as a homemaker, Betty enjoyed many crafts, especially quilting, and...
Phyllis Barbara Waisanen
Nov 23, 2014
Phyllis Barbara Waisanen, 78, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born Phyllis Jacobson on December 21, 1935 to the late Raymond and Dorothy Jacobson in Hancock, Michigan. She was married to Donald Edwin Waisanen on January 26th, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan. Together they...
Ann B. Martin
Nov 23, 2014
TRAVERSE CITY- Ann B. Martin, 88, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. She passed away at home with her son and best friend by her side. Ann was born Nov. 8, 1926 in Lansing to Ernest and Leatta (Harris) Brutschy. She was a retired school teacher with a love of the outdoors. Ann enjoyed sailing, hiking, nature...
Ruth Ann Oleson
Nov 22, 2014
*PHOTO* 1918 – 2014 Glen Arbor A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16th at Glen Lake Community Church for Ruth Ann Oleson, 96, of Glen Arbor, who died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Visiting with family will begin at 12:30 pm and the memorial service will follow at 1:00 pm. Ruth was...
