Robert L Fifarek
Aug 14, 2014
Robert Lee Fifarek, age 93, passed away, Thursday, August14, 2014, at Traverse Victorian Senior Living Community. Robert was born to Joseph and Anna (Kelenski) Fifarek on July 21, 1921, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was married to Dorothy A. (Chase) Fifarek on June 8, 1946, at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City. As a child, Robert enjoyed riding bikes,...
Curtis S. Justin
Aug 13, 2014
Curtis S. Justin, 76, of Kingsley, passed away August 13, 2014 after a long fight with numerous ailments. Curt was born on July 28, 1938 in Detroit. He married the love of his life MaryAnn (Bertanzi) in 1960 and they had two children, Curtis Jr. and Lisa. Curt moved his family to Northern Michigan in 1971 to run the Cherryland...
Geraldine R. Boldrey
Aug 11, 2014
TRAVERSE CITY — Geraldine R. Boldrey, 93, of Traverse City, passed away on Aug. 11, 2014. Geraldine was born on July 4, 1921, in Buffalo, New York, to her parents, the late Lee and Bertha (Swanson) Ross. She married the love of her life, William D. Boldrey, on March 21, 1942, in Grand Haven, and they raised two daughters together....
Frank Joseph Flees
Aug 10, 2014
Frank Joseph Flees – Cedar. A mighty maple tree has fallen after a long day's work. Frank Joseph Flees, 94, passed away on August 10, 2014 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born on March 12, 1920 in Solon Township, Frank was one of four children of Paul John and Katherine (Cygan) Fleis. Following his time at school,...
John Edward Biedron
Aug 10, 2014
John E. Biedron TRAVERSE CITY – John Edward Biedron, 35, Traverse City passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at his home. John was born on June 4, 1979 in Traverse City to Edward and Mary (St. John) Biedron. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1997. John attended Ferris State University and later received his Master's Degree...
William R. "Bill" Renwick
Aug 10, 2014
William R. Renwick, 86, of Lake Leelanau, passed away August 10, 2014 with his daughters by his side at The Toy House Retirement Home in Suttons Bay. Bill was born on March 25, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Albert and Edna (Saunders) Renwick. On September 1, 1951, in West Branch, he married Margaret Ann "Peggy" Shiel, who preceded...
Lenore Elaine Wood
Aug 6, 2014
Lenore Elaine Wood, a long-time resident of the Traverse City area, passed away unexpectedly August 6, 2014. She was born December 1, 1936 to the late Toivo and Alma (Juntunen) Lindstrom in Baltic, Michigan, located in the Upper Peninsula. Following her graduation from Hancock High School she attended Highland Park Nursing School becoming a Registered Nurse in 1958. She married...
Becky Diane Kelly
Aug 6, 2014
CEDAR — Becky Diane Kelly, 61, of Cedar, passed away on Aug. 6, 2014. Becky was born Sept. 9, 1952, in Fremont, to the late Harvey W. and Phyllis B. (Gleason) Kelly. She spent her early childhood living in White Cloud, Newaygo and Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania; then in 1960 her family moved to Cadillac. Becky graduated from Cadillac High School...
Merrie G. Brennan
Aug 4, 2014
Merrie Elizabeth (Geldhof) Brennan of Traverse City passed away on August 4, 2014 at the age of 90 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. She was born in Allegan, MI, February 23, 1924, to G. Stuart and Christine Geldhof of Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated in 1940 from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. After finishing junior college, she...
Diana Nell Bullock
Aug 4, 2014
GRAWN - Diana Nell Bullock, 64, of Grawn, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Diana was born in Durango, Colo. on July 5, 1950, the daughter of Roberta Nell (Davies) and John Denzell Paschall. She married Lorn Rockwell Bullock on Aug. 8, 1992 in Farmington, N.M. in the bowling alley where they had met...
William "Bill" Karns Tibbitts
Aug 1, 2014
William "Bill" Karns Tibbitts, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Byron Center Manor on Friday August 1, 2014. He was born on July 3, 1923 in Acme, Michigan, the son of Allie Nathan and Clara (Karns) Tibbitts. Bill grew up in Traverse City, and graduated from Traverse City High School after serving 1 and 1/2 years in the...
James R. Laukhart
Jul 31, 2014
James R. Laukhart, 81, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Tendercare Birchwood. Jim was born on March 23, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harry and Walburga (Borgerding) Laukhart. He was married to Rose Marie Richie on September 11, 1954. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years....
Juliana J. Farthing
Jul 30, 2014
TRAVERSE CITY — Juliana "Judy" Farthing passed away peacefully on July 30, 2014. For nearly a century Judy passionately considered every single day of her life to be a special blessing. She celebrated each day with gratitude, faith and optimism and lived life with dignity, grace and generosity. Judy will be most remembered for her radiant, positive spirit, happy disposition...
Lois E. Pahl-Cochrane
Jul 30, 2014
LOIS E. PAHL-COCHRANE, 82, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Munson Medical Center with family at her side. Lois was born on March 5, 1932 in Mesick, MI to the late Roy and Clara (Teall) Wheeler. She married the late Richard Pahl who preceded her in death on July 28, 1999. Lois married Ray Cochrane on...
Karen Mcintosh Chalker
Jul 30, 2014
Karen McIntosh Chalker, 56, of Troy passed away July 30, 2014 at her vacation home in Kingsley. Karen was born on August 8, 1957 in Detroit to the late James Boyd and Jessie Mae (Lamb) McIntosh. On September 2, 1994, Karen married Paul David Chalker in Troy. In her spare time she enjoyed puzzles, planting flowers and spending time in...
Elisabeth Brouwers
Jul 29, 2014
Elisabeth Brouwers, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2014. "Bep" was a kind and gentle soul and was beloved by her 6 surviving children, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Bep was born in The Hague, Netherlands on July 15, 1919. Her deep, abiding love for children led her to become an elementary school teacher in Rotterdam, and...
Marjorie "Marge" Hayes
Jul 28, 2014
Marjorie "Marge" Hayes, 72, of Cedar, MI., passed away suddenly, surrounded by her family on July 28, 2014. Marge was born in Melvindale, MI., on June 24, 1942, to her parents the late Aloysius and Reba (Downing) Vonderhaar. She graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1960 and in 1962 married her devoted husband for 51 years, Theodore Hayes. She...
James Michael Depper
Jul 27, 2014
James Michael Depper peacefully left this life on July 27, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit on December 14, 1951 to the late William and Joyce Depper. He grew up in Dearborn Heights and his family often vacationed in Elk Rapids. Jim had a zest for life, often remarking that when he wasn't working---he was...
Donna J. Egeler
Jul 26, 2014
Donna J. Egeler Born May 23rd, 1927 and passed to God's loving arms July 26, 2014. Donna is survived by companion Dee Brott, daughter Penny Schropp and son-in-law Dan, sister Ila Mae Purdy, nieces, Eva Sue Turner (Steve), Gail Neiswanger (Don), Jaime Osborne (Fred), nephew Ed Flees, grandchildren Samantha and Brandon Schropp, numerous great nephews and nieces, and her loving...
Andy Fowler
Jul 25, 2014
Traverse City - Andrew "Andy" James Fowler, 71, of Traverse City passed away July 25, 2014 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Andy was born on July 26, 1942 in Traverse City to the late William "Clare" and Adelaide Marie Fowler. Andy proudly served our Country as a member of the United States Air Force, touring throughout Europe....
