Cathee Ann Burden
Feb 21, 2014
Cathee A. Burden, 67 of Traverse City, passed peacefully at home on Friday, February 21, 2014, after a long struggle with cancer. Cathee was born on April 2, 1946 in Traverse City to the late John A. and Elizabeth (Fick) Godfrey. She married Lewis E. Burden on July 18, 1964 at St. Francis Church. Together they raised three children. Cathee's...
Robert "Bob" J. Johnson
Feb 19, 2014
Traverse City - Robert John Johnson (Bob) set sail on his final journey on a beautiful, sunny winter day, Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from Munson Medical Center. He was and is surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 1, 1925, the youngest of six children born to Swedish immigrants Emma Swanson and...
Mrs. Priscilla Mae Carlson
Feb 19, 2014
Priscilla Mae Carlson TRAVERSE CITY - Priscilla Mae Carlson "Pat" "Grandma Pat" 84, of Traverse City, died February 19, 2014. She was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Bessemer, Mich., to Paul and Ethel Hoeft. Pat married her high school sweetheart Herman "Bud" Carlson just shy of her 17th birthday and soon after had three children, William, Debra and Jeffrey. Pat...
Ross Calvin Hansford
Feb 16, 2014
Ross Calvin Hansford, 78 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Munson Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. Ross was born on February 17, 1935 in Flint MI, to the late Albert and Alice W. (Bollis) Hansford. He married Diane C. Gilbert on June 18, 1960 in Saginaw MI. Ross served our...
Melvin W. Pauly
Feb 16, 2014
On February 16, 2014, Melvin W. Pauly, age 99, joined his dear wife Barbara, for their next life together. He passed away peacefully with his family present. Melvin was born on February 26, 1914 to Gladys and William Pauly in Lowell, Massachusetts. He spent his young life in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Commerce High School in that city in...
Michelle Louise Honer
Feb 15, 2014
Michelle Louise "Shelly" Honer, 56, of Lake Ann passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on Friday, January 31, 1958 to David and Beverly (Lober) Dye in El Paso, TX. Michelle grew up inTraverse City and Glen Arbor. Following her graduation from Traverse City Central High School, she earned her...
Shirley Ann "Gert" Egeler
Feb 14, 2014
Shirley Ann Egeler, 78, of Traverse City, passed away on February 14, 2014 at her home. She passed away seven years to the day as her beloved brother and best friend, Leslie Petroskey. Shirle y was born on December 30, 1935 in Traverse City to the late John and Genevieve (LaCross) Petroskey. Shirley was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She...
Eloise Marie Walters
Feb 14, 2014
Eloise M. "Elly" Walters, 79, of Grawn passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 14, 2014 at her home. Elly was born on Saturday, November 3, 1934 to the late David Noel and Laura Mary (Brow) Couturier in Leelanau County. She married Firmin C. Walters on Saturday, September 18, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau. Employed by Meijer for...
Robert "Bob" E. Clark
Feb 14, 2014
Robert "Bob" E. Clark, 99, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2014 at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Home. Bob was born on May 23, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emerson and Mae (Merjus) Clark. He married his wife of 65 years, Isabel Smith, on June 6, 1944 in Hartford, Ohio. She preceded him in...
Madge W. Sander
Feb 14, 2014
Madge E. Sander passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014 holding hands with her daughter and son. Madge was always optimistic, non-judgmental, and saw only the best in others. Her sense of humor and joie de vivre will be missed by those who knew her. She was an only child, born to Thomas Richard Walters and Madge Allen...
James E. Wibby
Feb 13, 2014
James E. Wibby, 89, of Traverse City, passed away on February 13, 2014. Jim was born in Detroit on November 7, 1924 and married Betty on September 11, 1948. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2004. Jim was a proud WW II combat infantryman serving 123 days of continuous combat as part of the 104th Infantry Division (Timberwolves)...
Laurence "Larry" A. Miller
Feb 13, 2014
Laurence "Larry" A. Miller, 77, of Traverse City passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his home. Larry was born on April 7, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Katherine (Campbell) Miller. He was married to his wife of 52 years, Isobel Gray on April 27, 1962 . Larry proudly served his country in the U.S....
Peter John Batsakis
Feb 11, 2014
- Peter John Batsakis, 61, known to family and friends as John, passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. John was born on October 25, 1952 in Traverse City, the son of Peter G. and Francis (Collins) Batsakis. John owned and operated the U&I Lounge in Traverse City for 15 years before moving to Yalaha, Florida in...
Mr. Joshua David Gmoser
Feb 10, 2014
TRAVERSE CITY - Joshua David Gmoser, 21, of Traverse City passed away February 10, 2014. He was born on June 30, 1992 in Detroit, to Kenneth David and Kathleen (Thiede) Marcia Gmoser. His family moved to Traverse City in 2009, and Joshua attended and graduated fromTraverse City High School. Joshua enjoyed basketball, hunting, fishing, working out and being with his...
Mr. Scott Michael Gray
Feb 9, 2014
Scott Michael Gray, 43, passed away on February 9th, 2014 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, after a brave and valiant battle with cancer. He went to the lord surrounded by loving family. Scott was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 25th, 1970, the son of Genevieve (Walters) Lingaur and Larry Gray. He had a life- long love of...
Donna Lou Cochrun
Feb 7, 2014
Donna Lou Cochrun, 83, of Traverse City and formerly of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Donna was born on July 2, 1930 to the late Howard and Edith Pendell in Gratiot County, MI. She attended and graduated from Carson City High School. On September 25, 1949, in Sethton, Gratiot...
Veronica Josephine Pokoj
Feb 6, 2014
Veronica Josephine Pokoj, (known by many as 'Dee') passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. Veronica was born on November 17, 1928 in Center Line, MI to the late Peter M. and Marie B. (Strepka) Silva. She married the late Edward Pokoj on May 3, 1947. Together they lovingly raised three children. The Pokoj family moved from...
Barbara M. Martin
Feb 6, 2014
Barbara M. Martin, 83 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Barbara was born on March 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Helen Phillips. Barbara is survived by two daughters and a son; Mignon Benenati, Patricia (Gregg) Stouder and Louis LaGro. In accordance with Barbara's wishes cremation has...
Mr. Thomas William Corcoran
Feb 4, 2014
Thomas William Corcoran of Williamsburg passed away suddenly on February 4, 2014 at his residence at the age of 54. Tom was born May 18, 1959 in Detroit, MI. to John and Mary (East) Corcoran. Tom's family moved to Traverse City in 1970. Tom was a graduate of Traverse City Senior High School and attended NMC. On May 27, 1989...
