Mr. Merrill L. Almquist
Oct 21, 2013
Merrill Almquist, of Leland and Traverse City, MI, passed away on October 21, 2013 at Saint Mary's Hospital at the Mayo Center in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born in Elwood, Indiana on May 1, 1937, the son of Elliott and Gladys Almquist. Merrill married Beverly (Bev) Duncan on May 7, 1960. Their children are Scott (Lisa) Almquist and grandchildren Matt,...
James Michael Haynes
Oct 21, 2013
James Haynes, of Glen Lake, formerly from Livonia, MI passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at home surrounded by family and friends. He wasJames Haynes, of Glen Lake, formerly from Livonia, MI passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on September 25, 1947 to Ernie and Rose Haynes of Southfield, MI....
Kathryn Elizabeth Walter
Oct 18, 2013
Traverse City - Kathryn E. Walter, 87, of Traverse City passed away October 18, 2013 at her home. Kathryn was born on September 9, 1926 to the late Henry and Emma Kuemin. Kathryn was a devout member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She volunteered countless hours with the food pantry, blood drive, and crocheting and knitting beautiful prayer shawls for...
John Gerald Chouinard
Oct 16, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY – John Gerald Chouinard, 72, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 16, 2013 at his home. John was born on June 1, 1941 in Traverse City to the late Lawrence and Arvilla (Couturier) Chouinard. He was married to Rita A. Winowiecki on November 18, 1967 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City. She survives him....
Elizabeth May Shrimpton
Oct 15, 2013
Elizabeth May Shrimpton, 91 of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral home at 3pm with a visitation held one hour prior. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Lois Arlene Defebaugh
Oct 15, 2013
Lois Arlene Defebaugh, 85 of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband James at her side. Lois was born April 1, 1928 to the late William and Myrtle (Stucky) Nofsger in Chicago. Lois attended Knox College prior to graduating from the Chicago branch of a Secretarial School. She graduated with...
Nancy Helen Mcclure
Oct 14, 2013
Nancy Helen McClure, of Traverse City passed away Monday October 14, 2013 at 89 years of age surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born August 4, 1924 in Saginaw, MI. to Earl E. and Elsie Helen (Zietz) Blohm. Later Nancy moved to the Jackson area with her mother where Elsie met and married Carl Robert Randolph who adopted her...
Mary Sue Newberry
Oct 14, 2013
North Augusta, SC - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sue Newberry, 82 of North Augusta, who entered into rest October 14, 2013, were conducted on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at the Posey Funeral Home in South Carolina. Entombment will take place on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Oakwood Catholic Cemetery in Traverse City, Mi. Mrs. Newberry was...
Edward Steinle
Oct 13, 2013
Traverse City - Edward Steinle, 82, of Traverse City, went to his heavenly Father's arms on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Ed was born to Gottfried and Anna (Schultz) Steinle in Milwaukee, WI. He attended and graduated from Custer High School and furthered his education so that he could pursue a career in business....
Sondra Lee Taylor Strong
Oct 10, 2013
Sandra Lee (Taylor) Strong, 78, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her home, with her loving family gathered around her. Sandra was born on Wednesday, May 15, 1935 to Howard Lee and Sarah "Sally" Nevada (Brown) Taylor in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Mattawan High School in 1953. On Saturday, September 3, 1955 Sandra married the love...
June Johnson
Oct 9, 2013
June Johnson, 75 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Birchwood Tendercare in Traverse City. June was born on June 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Lars Eric and Marta (Olsson) Brolin of Sweden. June was proud of her Swedish Heritage and a member of the Traverse Area Scandinavian Society. She was a...
Gary L. Mason
Oct 9, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY – Gary L Mason, 62, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Munson Hospice. Gary was born on March 23, 1951 in Traverse City to Daniel and Jennie (De Moulpied) Mason. Gary was married to Donna M. Walters on January 9, 1971 in Traverse City. She survives him. Gary proudly served his country...
Lewis Elsworth Williams
Oct 9, 2013
Lewis Elsworth Williams, 85 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home with his loving wife at his side. Lewis was born on February 10, 1928 to the late Clarence E. and Hattie (Ralston) Williams. On February 15, 1946 he enlisted and served in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on August...
Matthew J Weatherholt
Oct 8, 2013
Matthew J. Weatherholt, 47 of Traverse City died Tuesday, October 8th surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born August 8th 1966 in Traverse City to Philip and Marguerite (Vincent) Weatherholt. He attended Traverse City St. Francis and graduated in 1985. He married Nancy Braciak on October 24th, 1995. His greatest joy in life was his family and his beautiful...
Jean Demaray
Oct 8, 2013
Traverse City – Jean Demaray, 91, of Old Mission Peninsula passed away on October 8, 2013 at home, surrounded by her family. Jean was born on September 14, 1922 in Cheboygan to the late Ted and Nellie (Wollangur) Redmond. Jean graduated high school at the age of 15, and went straight to work, helping to raise and support her younger...
Kyle Austin Bazner
Oct 6, 2013
Kyle Austin Bazner, 21, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, October 6, 2013. Kyle was born on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, the son of Marsha Ann (Seguin) and Kurt E. Bazner. Kyle was a 2010 graduate of Traverse City West Senior High School. In his early high school years he played football, later playing baseball. He...
Vernon "Buck" Lewis Jewell
Oct 4, 2013
Vernon "Buck" Lewis Jewell, 91 of Interlochen passed away peacefully on October 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Buck was born on March 3, 1922 in Grand Traverse County to the late Lewis and Camille (Kreml) Jewell. He honorably served in the United States Army in WWII. On October 10, 1942 Buck married the love of...
Ford Wynn Carter
Oct 4, 2013
Ford Wynn Carter, 72, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Ford was born on April 27, 1941in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Royce and Alice (Lautner) Carter. He married Bonnie Lee Howard on September 4, 1965. Together they spent their 48 years of marriage in Traverse City. Ford honorably served...
Mary Margaret Koper
Oct 3, 2013
Mary Margaret Koper, 65 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on September 9, 1948 in Petoskey MI to the late Aldwin and Cecelia (Haidysh) Wager. She married Thomas Walter Koper on November 17, 1978 in Petoskey and then moved to Traverse City. Together...
Terrance Gary Buyze
Oct 2, 2013
Williamsburg-Terrance Gary Buyze was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on 9/30/1950 and passed away on 10/02/13. Terry graduated from Mancelona High School in 1968. He married Cheryl (Breithaupt) Buyze on April 3rd, 1971 and served in the United States Navy for six years. Terry and Cheryl returned to Traverse City where Terry functioned in several occupations including electronics technician, oil...
