Kathryn Delamater
Feb 6, 2015
Kathryn "Kay" DeLaMater passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on February 6, 2015 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 89. Born in Iron Mountain, MI on February 4, 1926 to George and Carrie (Trestrail) Vellenett, her family lost nearly all of their worldly possessions during the Great Depression, yet she enjoyed a close-knit extended family and many...
Willis "Tommy" S. Schenk
Feb 4, 2015
Mrs. Willis "Tommy" Schenk, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born on December 21, 1923 in Grosse Pointe Farms to the late William and Lottie (Whitford) Thomas. She was married to Emerald "Bud" Schenk on October 17, 1944 in Grosse Pointe Farms. He predeceased her on March 26,...
Mildred M. Packard
Feb 4, 2015
Mildred M. Packard, 92 of Traverse City passed away on February 4, 2015 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mildred was born on April 12, 1922 in Lake Leelanau to the late Joseph and Frances (Solik) Zeits. She graduated from St Mary's High School of Lake Leelanau, Mi. After her schooling, she worked for Union Office Supply, Michigan Consolidated Gas, Stromberg...
Patrick Brian Morey
Feb 3, 2015
Patrick Brian Morey, 83, lifelong native of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse. Pat was born on September 6, 1931 in Greilickville, MI to the late James and Charlotte (Slepicka) Morey. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era and was a devoted Detroit Tigers...
Alice Louise Wagner
Feb 2, 2015
Alice Louise Usher Zeits Wagner, 79, of Traverse City, passed away December 2, 2015, at Munson Hospice House. Alice was born on August 3, 1935, in Marilla Township. Alice will be laid to rest at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
William E. Moore
Feb 2, 2015
Traverse City - William E. Moore, 89, of Traverse City, passed away February 2, 2015, at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on November 4, 1925, in Detroit, the son of Morris H. and Allie E. (Lindquist) Moore Sr. On February 25, 1956, at Christ the King Church in Grosse Pointe Woods, he married Adell A. Scrine, who survives. Bill...
Jacob Wencil Kolarik
Feb 1, 2015
Jacob Wencil Kolarik, 92, of Traverse City, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Tendercare-Traverse City. Jake was born on Tuesday, July 4, 1922, to the late Wencil and Molly (Kirt) Kolarik at Gills Pier. On Tuesday, January 6, 1942, he married the former Rosella LaCross at Gills Pier. She preceded him in death. On Wednesday, April 19, 1970, in Traverse...
Ralph Waldo Rosenow
Feb 1, 2015
Ralph W. Rosenow, 96, of Traverse City passed peacefully with his family present on February 1, 2015 in the comforting care of Munson Hospice House. Ralph was born on September 20, 1918 to Fred and Augusta (Maas) Rosenow. He was a graduate of Eastern High School in Detroit. On October 11, 1941, Ralph married his bride Betty Jane Daykin at...
Richard Arthur Daniel
Jan 31, 2015
Richard "Dick" Arthur Daniel, of Empire, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Richard was born May 31, 1937, in Fort Benning, GA, to the late Samuel and Ruth (Thurman) Daniel. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, and his dependability. He was a source of wisdom and advice for many people....
David Allen Gilland
Jan 30, 2015
David Allen Gilland, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Leelanau County on June 24, 1938, the son of the late George and Ida (Hunt) Gilland. He married the former June A. Eitniear on August 15, 1958. Together they lovingly raised six children. Dave was...
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...
