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Ralph Howard Parker

Ralph Howard Parker

Sep 23, 2013

Ralph Howard Parker Died September 23, 2013 Cedar - Ralph Howard Parker, 90 of Cedar passed away September 23, 2013 at his home. Ralph was born on April 12, 1923 in Cedar to the late Howard and Esther (Loeffler) Parker. Ralph honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 17, 1950, Ralph married the late...

Mr. Ralph E. Kahrs

Mr. Ralph E. Kahrs

Sep 23, 2013

Ralph Eugene Kahrs, 80, passed away in his home on Monday, September 23rd with family at his side. Ralph was born in Suttons Bay on December 27, 1932 to George and Gertrude (Olson) Kahrs. While living on the family farm in East Leland, he graduated from Leland High School in 1951. Ralph worked at Joe's garage in Leland until 1952...

Welby "Dude" O. Mckay

Welby "Dude" O. Mckay

Sep 23, 2013

Welby O. "Dude" McKay, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2013. He was born to the late Welby Otho and Syble McKay (Killion) on August 21, 1923, in Farmer City, IL. Dude graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1941. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps 33rd Fighter Squadron in 1945...

Ruth A. Harkert

Ruth A. Harkert

Sep 21, 2013

With her family gathered around her, Ruth Annette Harkert, 87, of Traverse City and formerly of Evart, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Born September 13, 1926 in Clio, she was the fourth of eight children born to Jessie Imogene (Fleming) and Earl Isaac Gillett. The family moved back to their ancestral roots in Evart...

Lynwood "Lyn" Eugene Roth

Lynwood "Lyn" Eugene Roth

Sep 21, 2013

Lynwood "Lyn" Eugene Roth, 78 of Traverse City passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 while at home under hospice care. Lyn was born on March 18, 1935 in Tuscola, the son of Christian and Florence (Briggs) Roth. He graduated from Caro High School in 1953. On December 31, 1954 Lyn was wed to Nancy Frick at St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Mr. John F. (Jack) Henige

Mr. John F. (Jack) Henige

Sep 19, 2013

TRAVERSE CITY - John F."Jack" Henige, 86, passed away on Sept. 19, 2013. Jack was born December 9, 1926 in Saginaw, MI. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Dearborn and then served in the Navy Air Corps. Jack earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Detroit and was employed by Detroit Edison until his retirement...

Marjorie Persik Glazier

Marjorie Persik Glazier

Sep 16, 2013

Cedar - Marjorie Persik Glazier, 96 of Cedar passed away September 16, 2013 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born on December 29, 1916 in Chicago, IL to the late Fred Hoffman and Bessie Hancock. In 1938 Marjorie married John Persik. He passed away in 1953 along with her son Robert that same year. On August...

Beatrice E. Jankowiak

Beatrice E. Jankowiak

Sep 15, 2013

TRAVERSE CITY – Beatrice E. Jankowiak, age 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Beatrice Gilbert was born on January 20th, 1926 in Ludington to the late Norman and Lillian (Barnhart) Gilbert. She married her husband Paul J. Jankowiak on July 14th, 1973 in Traverse City. Beatrice was a member of St....

Gerald "Jerry Russell Fifarek

Gerald "Jerry Russell Fifarek

Sep 14, 2013

Gerald Russell Fifarek, 72 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Jerry was born on May 25, 1941 in Traverse City to the late Gerald and Florence (Glazier) Fifarek. He married Theresa Rosinski in Cedar, MI on October 19, 1963. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children. Jerry graduated from St. Francis...

Carol Sue Bailey

Carol Sue Bailey

Sep 13, 2013

Carol Sue Bailey followed the Lord home when He reached out His hand on Friday, September 13, 2013. She passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in the loving care of her family and caregivers. She was born Thursday, September 24, 1936 in St. Louis, MI, the last of eight children born to Buhl B. and Irene (Breece) Rhoades. She...

Phyllis Marie Bishop

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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