James William Mcintyre
Aug 13, 2013
Jim McIntyre Jim McIntyre had a good life. He used the word "spectacular" and was a man who chose his words carefully. "I did everything I wanted to do," he said toward the end-which came on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at age 70. Jim made his living in marketing and made his life in friendships, nature, travel, golf, and story-telling....
Patricia Lucy Coats
Aug 12, 2013
Traverse City - Patricia Lucy Coats, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, August 12 at her home on East Bay. Pat was born on April 23, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Minniti) McKenna. On August 23, 1958 she married Carlton James Coats. Pat and Jim moved to Traverse City in 1973 with their...
Ruth Louise Brakel
Aug 12, 2013
Ruth Louise Brakel, 96 a lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013 at the Grand Traverse Pavillions. Ruth was born into a pioneer family, on October 29, 1916 in Blair Township to the late John and Christina (Faist) Brakel. Ruth graduated from Traverse City High School in 1934. She worked for Total Petroleum for...
Virginia Hemming
Aug 12, 2013
Virginia Irene (Camfield) Hemming July 5, 1920 – August 12, 2013 TRAVERSE CITY -As we travel the road of life, we sometimes meet that incredible individual who positively influences the lives of everyone met. Virginia Irene (Camfield) Hemming was such a person. Virginia graduated Traverse City State Hospital's Nurses Program in 1941, becoming the head of Maternity at Munson Hospital...
Dr. Max A. Finton
Aug 9, 2013
Max A. Finton, M.D., 96, of Northport passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Northport Highlands. Max was born on February 24, 1917 in Jackson, MI to the late Walter and Ella (Hobart) Finton. He married Mary Mitchell Perkins on June 14, 1941 in Ann Arbor, MI. Together they lovingly raised one son, Doug. Max attended The University...
Shirley A. Walter
Aug 8, 2013
Shirley A. Walter, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City with her loving husband at her side. Shirley was born on March 9, 1940 to the late Forest and Martha (Patterson) Shipman in Clinton County, Michigan. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School with the class of 1958. On November 8, 1958...
Angie R. Macdonald
Aug 8, 2013
On August 8, 2013, as the Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums marched down the hill at the Grand Traverse Pavilions Campus playing Scotland the Brave, wee bonnie lass Angie Ruth MacDonald, 95 and a resident of the Grand Traverse Pavilions, was peacefully piped into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. Angie was born on May 24, 1918, to...
Barbara J. Fisher
Aug 7, 2013
Barbara J. Fisher, 83, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the Munson Hospice House. Barbara was born on January 16, 1930 to the late Clarence and Nora (Forton) Edenburn. She was married to Jacob Fisher. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2000. Barbara is survived by her three sons; William J. (Rosetta Pickrell)...
Paul A. Roberts
Aug 6, 2013
Paul A. Roberts, Jr. August 6, 2013 Photo-Flag Traverse City-Paul A. Roberts, 87, of Traverse City, formerly of Chicago, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tuesday evening, August 6, 2013, at Munson Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born March 20, 1926, in Huntington, IN, he was the son of the late Paul Alkire Roberts, Sr....
Kathleen "Kay" Louise St. Pierre
Aug 5, 2013
Kathleen Louise (McGinley) St. Pierre, 75 of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband at her side. Kay was born on October 30, 1937 in Lansing, MI to the late Charles and Mathilda (Schenk) McGinley. In her 7th grade year in Lansing, the family moved to Traverse City. She...
Denis "Denny" R. Butler
Aug 5, 2013
Denis R. Butler, 69, of Cedar died on August 5, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Denny fought a battle with esophageal cancer – under his terms – with an alternative non-toxic treatment. Denny; the seventh child of nine, was born on April 29, 1944 in Strathroy, Ontario to the late Fredrich and Wilhelmina Butler. He was proud...
Jay B. Rogers
Aug 5, 2013
Traverse City - Jay B. Rogers, 77, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Jay was born on January 21, 1936 in Traverse City to the late Lewis and Edna (Zuhl) Rogers. On July 28, 1956 Jay married Alice B. Pederson in Kewadin, MI. Together they built a thriving contracting business, Jay...
William J. Miltz
Aug 5, 2013
"The quality, not the longevity, of one's Life, is what is important." Martin Luther King William John "Billy" Miltz, 64, "the skinny little guy from Cleveland, Ohio" passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born September 18, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Roland William and Charlotte Miltz. Bill was a great "best" friend of so many. He leaves...
Charles James Stevens
Aug 4, 2013
Traverse City-Charles James Stevens, 81, a entrepreneur of Williamsburg died early Sunday morning, August 4, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.. Born on July 25, 1932, in Erie, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Stevens. On Nov 5,1956, in St. Claire Shores, he married the love of his life, Johanna Martiena Kerhof. He was a...
Keith E. Gnirs
Aug 3, 2013
Mr. Keith E. Gnirs of Interlochen, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 with his loving wife Jo by his side. Keith was born in Frankfort, Mi. On March 3, 1921 to Ludwig and Agnes(Mathieson) Gnirs. Keith was a 12 year Air Force Vet and longtime member of the American Legion Post 35 and member of Redeemer Lutheran Church....
Donald E. Fradd
Aug 2, 2013
Donald E. Fradd, 91 of Empire, passed away, Friday, August 2, 2013 at The Traverse Manor with his family by his side. Don was born on February 5, 1922 to Frank and Alice (Moran) Fradd in Empire, Michigan. He was a 1940 graduate of the Empire High School. . He proudly served his country in WWII from 1942 to 1946....
Robert J. "Bob" Darnell
Aug 2, 2013
Traverse City-Robert J. "Bob" Darnell, 53, of Traverse City, formerly of Saginaw, died Friday evening, August 2, 2013, at Munson Medical Center. Born May 26, 1960, in Detroit, he was the son of James Roy and Rosalie (Magyar) Darnell. Bob graduated from St. Stephen Catholic High School in Saginaw, with the class of l978. He was a gifted athlete, who...
Meredith Lynne Smith
Aug 2, 2013
Meredith Lynne Smith, 36, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home. Meredith was born on Friday, April 15, 1977 to Thomas L. and Deborah (Starr) Smith in Lima, OH. She was a graduate of Wapakoneta High School in Wapakoneta, OH. Meredith was a people person who could see the best in everyone. She made...
Robert James Darnell
Aug 2, 2013
Traverse City-Robert J. "Bob" Darnell, 53, of Traverse City, formerly of Saginaw, died Friday evening, August 2, 2013, at Munson Medical Center. Born May 26, 1960, in Detroit, he was the son of James Roy and Rosalie (Magyar) Darnell. Bob graduated from St. Stephen Catholic High School in Saginaw, with the class of l978. He was a gifted athlete, who...
Dorothy Ann Olson
Jul 29, 2013
Dorothy Ann Olson, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Dorothy was born on Monday, December 28, 1931 to the late Herbert D. and Barbara (Bennett) Fisher in Clio. The family moved to the Cadillac area where Dorothy graduated from Mesick High School. On Saturday, June 3, 1950, in Cadillac,...
