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....
Charles Long
Jul 25, 2014
Traverse City- Charles Newton Long, 86 of Traverse City passed away July 25, 2014 at Munson Hospice House. Charles was born on April 5, 1928 in Thompsonville to the late Leo and Cleora (Somsel) Long. On February 14, 1949, Charles married Ruth Donna Guinan who preceded Charles in death in 2007. Charlie was a gifted automobile mechanic. He began his...
Amy Asplund
Jul 24, 2014
Amy Asplund Amy Asplund, 53, lost her nearly two year battle with cancer on Thursday July 24, 2014. She was born on April 21, 1961, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. She grew up in Big Rapids, Michigan and is a graduate of Big Rapids High School and Central Michigan University. Amy will be remembered for her equestrian achievements with her...
Jim Supina
Jul 21, 2014
Traverse City - Stanley James "Jim" Supina Sr., 94, of Traverse City passed away July 21, 2014. Jim was born on March 9, 1920 in Strawn, TX to the late Peter and Broyne (Brezik) Supina. Jim attended Michigan Normal College in Ypsilanti. In November of 1941 he entered the United States Army. He served his country honorably in the Papuan...
Dena Johanna Mcarthur
Jul 19, 2014
Dena J. McArthur with her sweet smile, twinkle in her eyes and love of life passed away peacefully on July 19, 2014. Born on December 30, 1921, she lived 92 years with a loving heart, a deep faith and gratitude for all she had. She took life as it came worked hard without complaint and could always be counted on...
Virginia Ann Varley
Jul 19, 2014
Virginia Ann Varley, 89, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 19, 2014 at her home on Skegemog Lake. Mom and our late father, Dr. Richard Varley, were married for 61 years and raised 9 children in metro Detroit. Mom was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister who created a welcoming...
Mabel Pearl Fuksa Rak
Jul 18, 2014
Mabel Pearl Rak, 98, of Traverse City died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mabel was born on Monday, April 10, 1916 to the late Elmer and Maude (Frazee) Braden in Traverse City. In August of 1938, she married Andy Fuksa who passed away in 1956. She married Louis Rak in 1958, and he preceded...
John R. Mclain
Jul 17, 2014
John R. McLain, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Tendercare Traverse City. John was born on August 3, 1926 in Mancelona to the late Pearl and Elena (Baker) McLain. He was married to Bessie "Peggy" Richards on October 3, 1948 in Cadillac. She preceded him in death on April 2, 2010. John was...
Vickie Lynn Dillie
Jul 17, 2014
Vickie L. Dillie , 53, of Traverse City passed away July 17, 2014 at her home. Vickie was born on March 10, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to the (late) Gerald Johns and Laura Johns (Neeson). Vickie is survived by her Husband, Ronald Dillie, her mother, Laura Johns both of Traverse City. She is also survived by a brother, Samuel...
Michael S. Barry
Jul 16, 2014
Michael S. Barry OBITUARY July 16, 2014 TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN - Michael Shawn Barry, D.O., 62, of Traverse City, died July 16, 2014, at his home. He was born March 26, 1952, the son of William Barry, Jr. and Lillyan M. (Hemming) Barry. The family lived in Benton Harbor, Michigan, where he graduated from Lake Michigan Catholic High School in...
