Bernie N. Borsos
Jan 24, 2014
Lewiston - Bernard N. Borsos, 57 of Lewiston passed away January 24, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan with his family by his side. Bernie was born on February 16, 1956 in Dearborn to Bernard J. and Christina (Barreto) Borsos. Bernie graduated from Trenton High School in 1974 and went to work for General Motors. He retired...
Clifford Lewis Amidon
Jan 24, 2014
Clifford Lewis Amidon, formerly of Interlochen, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at Tendercare of Traverse City. He was born on March 22, 1925, in Inland Township, Benzie County, Michigan, the fifth son of Leslie Fern and Lillian (Briggs) Amidon. With the death of his father when Cliff was only two years of age, the family moved a great deal, until...
Peter D. Jurica
Jan 24, 2014
Peter D. Jurica, 91, of Traverse City passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Peter was born on June 21, 1922 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Joseph and Kathryn (Zlny) Jurica. After graduating from Owosso High School in 1942, Pete joined the United States Navy. He attended Officer Training School shortly after. In 1947 Pete was...
Mr. John Louis Fasel
Jan 20, 2014
John Louis "Gunner John" Fasel of Traverse City went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2014 peacefully with his family by his side. John was born January 27, 1927 in Hannah, Michigan to Matthew and Anna Laura(Bushamp) Fasel. At the age of 18 John joined the United States Army. He served during WWII and was stationed in...
Mrs. Maxine Lenone (Smoak) Sander
Jan 20, 2014
Maxine Lenone (Smoak) Sander, of Traverse City, Michigan died peacefully with her children, and their spouses by her side Monday, January 20, 2014, at The Grand Traverse Pavilions of Traverse City, Michigan, where she had been lovingly cared for the last six months of her life. Maxine is the daughter of Colonel Luther Glenn Smoak, and Gladys A. (Hussong) Smoak,...
Mrs. Dorothy Strong
Jan 19, 2014
On January 19, 2014, Dorothy Anne (Czernkovich) Strong of Northport, MI died in her home after a swift decline just before her 90th birthday. She was under the excellent care of Munson Hospice and Share Care of Leelanau, tended by her daughters Julie Chai of Traverse CIty, Janean Strong of Canada, her son-in-law Youngman Chai and her cat, Sammy Sue....
Jon Erich Sleder
Jan 19, 2014
Jon Erich Sleder (Big Jon), 69 of Traverse City passed away on January 19, 2014 in Ypsilanti, where he was living for the winter with his daughter. Jon was born on October 5, 1944 to the late Erich and Jean (Paton) Sleder. As a young man Jon spent most of his free time at his grandparents farm where he raised...
Clinton E. Kinney
Jan 14, 2014
Clinton E. Kinney, 89, of Traverse City and North Hutchinson Island, Florida went peacefully into the presence of his Heavenly Father Tuesday, January 14 at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach. Clint was born October 7, 1924, to William and Eva (Watkins) Kinney in Cadillac MI. Clint served in the United States 3rd Army in England and France in WWII...
Onahlee Ruth Crawford
Jan 13, 2014
Onahlee Ruth "Corky" Crawford, 87, of Traverse City died Monday, January 13, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Onahlee was born on Saturday, March 27, 1926 to the late Faber and Maybelle (Bowen) Valley in Grand Rapids. As a small child, Onahlee returned to her hometown of Traverse City, and grew up on her family's cherry farm on...
James Allen Newman
Jan 13, 2014
Traverse City - James Allan Newman, 53, of Traverse City, passed away on Jan.13, 2014, He was born on Nov. 10, 1960 to James and Joyce (Howard) Newman in Belle Glade, FL. James enlisted and honorably served our country in the United States Navy. He married Deanne LeDuc "the love of his life" on July 1, 1983 in Algonac MI.,...
Glen "Arnold" Baatz
Jan 12, 2014
MAPLE CITY — Glen "Arnold" Baatz, 74, of Maple City passed away Jan. 12, 2014. Arnold was born on Jan. 25, 1939, in Maple City, to the late Robert and Margaret (Welch) Baatz. After graduating in 1957 from Glen Lake Community School, Arnold worked on the family farm for a few years before enlisting with the United States Air Force....
Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld
Jan 12, 2014
Connie Berube Binsfeld, 89, of Maple City, MI, passed from this life on January 12, 2014. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and longtime resident of Glen Lake, she served her community and state as a Leelanau County Commissioner, State Representative, State Senator and eight years as Michigan's Lt. Governor. Born in Munising, MI on the shores of Lake Superior in...
Millie Pauline Lalonde
Jan 12, 2014
Pauline died in her sleep at the Pavilions Nursing home after celebrating her 94th birthday on December 9, 2013. She had slowly declined in health over the last few years. Pauline was the first born of the Korneman family in Kingston, Mo. She graduated from Kingston High School. She then moved to Kansas City and went to a Business School...
Stanton George Vincent Hart
Jan 12, 2014
Stanton George Vincent Hart Stanton George Vincent Hart, of Traverse City, Michigan, previously of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, passed away peacefully at the age of 87, on January 12, 2014. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to the late Esther and Harold (Pete) Hart. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and graduated from the University of Michigan...
Kathlyn Gail Lacosse
Jan 11, 2014
Kathlyn Gail LaCosse, 73, of Traverse City, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the open arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Munson Hospice House. Kathlyn was born on December 13, 1940, in Republic, Michigan, to the late Matt and Ailie (Heliste) Mackey, Jr. She married her husband of 53 years,...
Melvin Duane Sutfin
Jan 10, 2014
Traverse City - Melvin Duane Sutfin, 75, of Traverse City passed away January 10, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Melvin was born on April 25, 1938 to Eugene and Dortha (Maneval) Sutfin in Petoskey. Melvin honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army. On May 13, 1961 Melvin married Betty Hopper in Epsilon. For 34 years...
Dorothy Patricia Sterling
Jan 9, 2014
Dorothy Patricia Sudol Sterling, 88 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2014 at Traverse Manor Assisted Living. She was born November 12, 1925, in Detroit, MI. to the late Stanley and Emilia(Studinska) Sudol. Dorothy was proud of her Polish heritage and had a strong Catholic faith. She enjoyed spending time with and watching her granddaughters grow, was...
Mr. Bret George Bell
Jan 9, 2014
Bret George Bell Williamsburg, Michigan – After sharing a lovely Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday with his family and traveling to the Rose Bowl to cheer the Spartans on to victory, Bret Bell passed away unexpectedly and comfortably on January 9, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Bret was born on June 25,, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas, to...
Betty Jean Roosevelt
Jan 6, 2014
Betty Jean Roosevelt, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday January 6, 2014 at Munson Hospice House. She was born on December 2, 1926 in Flint, Michigan to the late Clarence and Bertha (Pierce) Magee. She was married to Carleton C. Roosevelt on May 29, 1946 in Traverse City. He preceded her in death. Betty had been employed...
