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,...
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....
