Phyllis Marie Bishop
Sep 13, 2013
Traverse City-Phyllis Marie Bishop, 83, of Traverse City, died Friday afternoon, September 13, 2013 at Munson Medical Center, comforted by her children. Born February 7, 1930, at home in Sherman, she was one of three children born to the late James Leroy "Roy" and Maude (Clark) Coger. On November 12, 1949, she married the love of her life, Chester E....
Betty Jane Stulz
Sep 12, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY – Betty Jane Stulz, age 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice House. Betty Jane Wooll was born on April 10, 1925 in Detroit to the late Judson and Ella (Hilton) Wooll. She married her husband of 69 years, Quintus Stulz on June 24, 1944...
Jamesine Theda Schultz
Sep 11, 2013
Jamesine Theda Schultz, 55, of Cedar, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Daughter of the late James and Dolia Giles, Jamesine was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 24, 1957. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Dennis Schultz, brother James Giles of Traverse City, Aunt Luby Levkulich of Ohio, cousin Donna Levkulich of Ohio , many cousins...
Dr. William J. Dinnen Jr.
Sep 10, 2013
William J. "Bill" Dinnen, was born at home in Detroit, Michigan, on June 9, 1923. Bill passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann (Bauerbach) Dinnen; daughter Jane Dinnen of Traverse City MI, daughter Kate Dinnen Chambers of Denver CO, daughter Julie Kies and son-in-law Dr. Randall Kies of Austin...
Edward Orvil Falberg
Sep 10, 2013
Edward Orvil Falberg, 92 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Traverse Victorian Assisted Living. Ed was born on June 18, 1921 in Moline, IL to the late Fred and Hazel (Eckert) Falberg. He married the love of his life, Jeanne P. Stoffregen on June 21, 1947 in Birmingham, MI. Together they lovingly raised...
Jacob Graham Crawford
Sep 9, 2013
Jacob Graham Crawford, 8 months old, passed away September 9, 2013. Jacob is survived by his parents Jeremy and Sally Crawford, brother Duncan James Crawford, grandparents Lloyd and Christine Jensen of MA, Randy and Tammy Crawford of Birch Run, and Christopher and Patricia Smith of Birch Run. A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 3:30...
Allen William Bush
Sep 9, 2013
Allen William Bush was born on April 28, 1923,as the oldest child of Mildred and Lewis Bush in Parchment. He passed away on September 9, 2013 following lengthy treatments for numerous medical issues. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois and his two children, Allen S. (Cindy) of Traverse City and Garry L. (Becky) of Gaithersburg, MD...
Ralph A. Lucier
Sep 8, 2013
Lake Ann. Ralph Arthur Lucier passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 8, 2013. He was born June 30, 1921 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Arthur G and Dorothy (Anderson) Lucier. Ralph spent his early years in Chicago, Illinois and served his country in WW II in the Army Air Corps as a fighter and B-17 pilot. He proudly flew 37 combat missions...
Wendy Lou Laudermilch
Sep 8, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY – Wendy Lou Laudermilch of Traverse City passed on Sunday, September 8, 2013. She was born on September 3, 1945 in Bay City, MI to the late Franklin and Jeanne (Goold) Gougeon. She married the love of her life, Donald M Laudermilch on August 23, 1975 in Wixom, MI. He predeceased her on February 10, 2009. She is...
Ethel Mae Fasel
Sep 7, 2013
Ethel Mae Fasel, 83 of Traverse City passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 07, 2013. Ethel was born on May 13, 1930 in Bendon, MI to the late Elmer and Elaine (Hiler) Avery. She married Lawrence M. Fasel on March 25, 1948. Together they lovingly raised six wonderful children. Ethel was a member of St....
Beatrice "Bea" Lela Gauthier
Sep 6, 2013
Beatrice "Bea" Lela Gauthier, 61 of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bea was born on January 27, 1952 in Traverse City, to Robert and Betty (Fosnight) Gauthier. She married Warren Anderson on January 16, 1971 in Leland, Michigan. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children, Scott and Lisa. Bea...
Laverne Alice O'Neil
Sep 5, 2013
Laverne Alice "Honey" O'Neil of Traverse City died at home on September 5, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Alice (Johnson) Jacobson. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1950. On Valentine's Day 1953 she married the love of her life David P. O'Neil...
Carol Mae Mcnamara
Sep 4, 2013
Carol Mae Morris McNamara, 79, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Detroit on Friday, April 27, 1934 to Henry and Florence Morris. On Saturday, July 31, 1954, in Pontiac, she married Russell F. McNamara. They moved to Traverse City in...
Lola Mary Zaremba
Sep 3, 2013
Lola Mary Zaremba of Traverse City, Michigan & Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully while surrounded with family on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Lola was born to Carl & Maida Barth in Blissfield, Michigan on May 24, 1917. After graduating from high school in Lyons, Ohio, Lola attended Bowling Green State University, graduating in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in...
Jerry A. Polach
Sep 2, 2013
Jerry Adam Polach, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Hoxeyville and Chicago, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Jerry's long life was enriched by deep family attachments, most particularly to his beloved wife Ella, who passed away one year ago during their 65th year of marriage, and also to their daughters Linda and Patricia,...
Jeffrey William Nash
Sep 1, 2013
Jeffrey William Nash, 74, of Traverse City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Metro Hospital Systems in Wyoming. Jeff was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1939 to the late Wilford and Joy (Berkley) Nash in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and then earned his associates degree at NMC. Jeff...
Melvin E. Lear
Aug 31, 2013
Melvin Edwin Lear, age 74, of Williamsburg, formerly of Lansing, passed away Saturday, August 31st, 2013. Melvin was born July 4th, 1939 in Mason, Mi. He served his country in the Air Force, then continued to serve as a Firefighter for the City of Lansing for 31 years, retiring as battalion chief in 1996. He is survived by his "amazing",...
Forest Byron Wortman
Aug 30, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY — Forest Byron "Frosty" Wortman, 83, of Traverse City, died early Friday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2013, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Born Dec. 16, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of the late F. Bryon and Alice (Deisler) Wortman. Forest graduated as valedictorian from high school in Defiance, Ohio, earned his bachelor's and master's degree...
Robert E. Nottke
Aug 30, 2013
Traverse City-Robert E. "Bob" Nottke, age 88, a much-loved person, passed away peacefully at his cottage on Lake Leelanau on August 30, 2013. Bob was born July 10, 1925 to Fred and Mamie (Wheelock) Nottke in Chicago, IL. and moved to the Traverse City area shortly thereafter. Bob started his own trucking company in T.C. in 1954 and he retired...
Mary L. Perry
Aug 30, 2013
Mary L. Perry, formerly of East Lansing, MI, died peacefully in her sleep August 30, 2013 in Traverse City, MI. She was born July 20, 1920 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Andrew Langenbacher and Vera (Norris) Langenbacher. Mary graduated from Lansing Central High School, attended Michigan State University where she was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, graduated from...
