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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...
Jack Douglas Fralick
Jan 3, 2014
Jack Douglas Fralick, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Munson Medical Center. Jack was born on Tuesday, December 30, 1930, the son of Samuel D and Constance (Barlow) Fralick in Cheboygan. An insurance salesman, Jack was known for his hard work and "workaholic" attributes. He had lived in Cheboygan, Traverse City, Manistee and Niles before...
Terrie Rae Mills
Jan 2, 2014
Terrie Rae (Lyon) Mills, age 71, of Traverse City and La Feria, Texas was taken home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. Terrie enjoyed her family, friends, woodcarving , many, many crafts and her menagerie of animals. Terrie graced many children's lives over ther thirty-seven years of providing daycare. She loved...
Charlotte Ann Bohlmeyer
Jan 2, 2014
Charlotte Ann Peterson Bohlmeyer, of Suttons Bay and Fort Meyers, FL, passed into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family. Char was a devoted wife, mother, gramma, daughter, sister and aunt and was an inspiration to family, friends and co-workers. She loved to garden, paint, play the piano and laugh. She...
Nellie M. Groesser Beal
Dec 31, 2013
Nellie M. Groesser Beal, 90, of Traverse City, passed away December 31, 2013. Nellie was born on May 18, 1923, to the late George and Meda (Salisbury) Wood, in Wexford County, Michigan. Nellie attended Mesick High School, and graduated in 1941. She moved to Traverse City, and was employed as support staff for the Director of The State Hospital. She...
Mark A. Francis
Dec 31, 2013
Mark A. Francis, 64, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 31,2013, surrounded by family who will always love him following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born on November 21, 1949 in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Nancy Francis. He graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1967, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from...
Bob Clark Hull
Dec 31, 2013
Traverse City - Bob Hull 71, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 31, 2013. Bob was born on June 22, 1942 in Frankfort to the late Fred and Mary (Parker) Hull. On November 23, 1963 Bob married Deanna Newberry in Arcadia. Together they have celebrated 50 years of marriage thanks to their good humor and...
Steve J. Veres Jr.
Dec 31, 2013
Steve J. Veres, Jr., 51, of Traverse City, formerly of Belleville, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2013. Steve was born on April 13, 1962 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Steve and Eva (Varga) Veres. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. He had been employed by Ford Motor Company until retiring...
Clara V. Moore
Dec 30, 2013
Clara Vernessa Moore, 83, of Traverse City and formerly of Dearborn and Lakeland, FL, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Clara was born on Saturday, December 06, 1930 to the late Thomas and Jesse (Kirton) Gotts in Cass City, MI. Clara married William Daniel Moore on Saturday, June 27, 1953 at Mt. Olivet Church...
Lavonne Marie Casselman
Dec 29, 2013
LaVonne Marie Casselman, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at her daughter's home. LaVonne was born on November 29, 1928 in Flint, Michigan to the late Harley and Emma (Patzwall) Beckner. She was married to Russell H. Casselman on April 29, 1953. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1978. LaVonne had been...
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