Hugh Mccann
Jun 13, 2014
INTERLOCHEN, MI – Hugh Wray McCann, 86, retired science editor for The Detroit News, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. McCann was born a twin March 28, 1928 in Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, though his brother Charles died of pneumonia at the age of one. McCann was the oldest son in a family...
Phyllis Darlene Luckey
Jun 11, 2014
Phyllis Darlene Luckey, 72, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Phyllis was born on August 29, 1941in Detroit to the late Albert and Elaine Repasy. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Jerry S. Luckey, four sons and a daughter; Tony (Deanne) Erving, Danny (Rebecca) Erving, Mike Erving, Jody Coates...
Thomas James Napolitano
Jun 10, 2014
Interlochen – Thomas "Tom" James Napolitano, 64 of Interlochen, passed away after a brief illness, June 10, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Tom was born October 17, 1949 to Nicholas and the late Marjorie (Reynolds) Napolitano in Saginaw. Tom graduated from St. Andrews High School in 1967 and then bravely served his country in Vietnam. Tom was employed by General...
Ralph Sleight
Jun 8, 2014
Traverse City - Ralph Sleight, 90, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Ralph was born on Monday, September 10, 1923 to the late Harvey and Ralphina (Reay) Sleight in Griggsville, Illinois. He attended Griggsville schools and then McKendree College in Lebanon, IL, Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL and then...
Charles "Chuck" A. Oxley
Jun 8, 2014
Charles A. "Chuck" Oxley, of Traverse City passed away on June 8th, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1931, to Albert C. and Goldie F. (Jackson) Oxley in Robinson, IL. On June 10, 1956 he married Reba Adaline Dougherty in Mt. Carmel, IL. Chuck graduated from Robinson High School in 1949 and from Eastern Illinois University...
Mary Melvina Kurina
Jun 6, 2014
Traverse City - Mary Melvina Kurina, 89, of Maple City, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2014. Mary was born on May 29, 1925 in Chuckey TN, to her parents the late John and Winnie (Gray) Miller. Mary married her beloved husband the late Joseph Kurina in Detroit and they raised one child together. She was employed as a line...
John Ogden Reid Sr.
Jun 3, 2014
John Ogden Reid Sr. Died June 3, 2014 John Ogden Reid Sr., 100, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at his home. He was born in Jersey City New Jersey on January 6, 1914 the last of the four sons of Archibald Campbell Reid Sr. and Martha (Gilmore) Reid. He graduated from the New York State College...
Corrine B. Kiker
Jun 2, 2014
Private family services have been held. A memorial service will take place at a later date.
William "Bill" J. Candey Jr.
Jun 1, 2014
William "Bill" J. Candey, Jr., 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at French Manor Senior Living with his family at his side. Bill was born on August 6, 1922 in Lansing, Michigan to the late William J. and Ellen (Browning) Candey. After graduating from Holt High School, where he was active in many sports...
Douglas R. Dail
Jun 1, 2014
DOUGLAS R. DAIL Died: June 1, 2014 Douglas Richard Dail, age 66, of Traverse City, Michigan died on Sunday, June 1st at his home in Lakeland, Florida with his loving wife and sister at his side and under the comforting care of his Good Shepherd Hospice team. Born November 6, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of Richard...
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Hamacher
May 30, 2014
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Hamacher, 84 of Traverse City passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on May 11, 1930 in Grand Rapids to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Lunstra) Hamacher. He married Sharon L. Stephenson on September 11, 1954 in Traverse City. Bob honorably served our country in the United States Coast Guard. He...
James F. Tompkins Jr.
May 29, 2014
Traverse City -- Former Traverse City Mayor, James F. "Jim" Tompkins Jr., 81, died May 29, 2014, at his Traverse City home from complications of leukemia. Born December 22, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan, he was the son of James F. & Rosemary (Davitt) Tompkins. In Traverse City on December 12, 1951, he married his beloved wife of over 62 years,...
David Glenn Gilbert
May 26, 2014
David Glenn Gilbert, 75 of Traverse City passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at his home. Dave was born on March 15, 1939 in Arcadia, MI to the late Eldred and Norma (Lemley) Gilbert. He married Sandra J. Nelson on July 2, 1960 at the Central Methodist Church in Traverse City. Dave honorably served our country in the United States...
Jennifer "Jenny" Suzanne Payne
May 25, 2014
A beautiful shinning light, JENNIFER SUZANNE PAYNE, age 44, quietly left this world on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her mother's home near East Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11, 1969, Jenny moved to Traverse City with her family in 1973 when she was four years old. She attended St. Francis Grade School, Pathfinder...
Thurman Eugene Jensen
May 25, 2014
Thurman Eugene Jensen, 93 of Traverse City, formerly of Flint, passed away peacefully with his son at his side Sunday May 25,2014. Thurman was born January 22, 1921 in Millington to Alta Ann (Wilcox) and Marcus Henry Jensen. As a young man, he met the love of his life, Virginia M. MacDonald, whom he later married on Sept. 7th, 1940...
Bill Floyd Hankins
May 23, 2014
Interlochen - Bill Floyd Hankins, 81, of Interlochen, passed away May 23, 2014. Bill was born on April 20,1933 in Greenfield, Oklahoma to his parents the late Richard Bryant and Annie Bonness (Loard) Hankins. Bill married his beloved wife, Helen (Mountford) on January 19, 1963, and the couple shared 51 years of marriage together and raised their two children. Bill...
Ronald H. Ring
May 22, 2014
Mr. Ronald H. Ring- Torch Lake, Rapid City. Ron passed away peacefully May 22, 2014 at the age of 75 with his loving wife Joan and his beloved dog Maggie by his side. Ron was born November 30, 1938 in Flint, MI. to Herman and Lydia(Miller) Ring. He graduated from Flint Northern High School, the University of Michigan and the...
Robert Dale Wagner
May 22, 2014
Traverse City - Robert Dale Wagner, 89, of Traverse City, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2014. Robert was born on March 17, 1925 to the late Herbert and Anna (Champion) Wagner. He was born on the family farm at Monroe Center, Michigan, the youngest of four children, he was also the 4th of...
Donald Edwin Waisanen
May 20, 2014
Traverse City - Donald Edwin Waisanen, 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of Traverse. Donald was born in Detroit Michigan on June 5th, 1934 to the late Edwin and Martha (Lakso) Waisanen. He married Phyllis Barbara Jacobson in Detroit, Michigan on January 26th, 1957 and the couple together raised four children....
Robert "Bob" G. Fisher
May 20, 2014
Traverse City - Robert G. Fisher, 98, of Traverse City passed away May 20, 2014 at Munson Hospice House with his loving family by his side. Robert was born on August 14, 1915 in Traverse City to the late Eugen and Isabel (Baatz) Fisher. Robert married Edna B. Bartlett on March 4, 1937 in Traverse City. Robert honorably served in...
