Eleanor May Niergarth
May 8, 2013
Eleanor May Niergarth, 96 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City. Eleanor was born on the family farm on November 5, 1916 in New Lothrop, MI to the late Delva and Ethel (Marble) Burpee.. After her mother's death as a young lady she packed a bag and went to...
Joseph H. Chance Iii
May 8, 2013
Joseph H. Chance III, 66 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 27, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Mabelle (Beales) and Joseph H. Chance Jr. Joe loved reading the newspaper, magazines as well as keeping track of the weather. He was also...
William "Bill" Russell
May 8, 2013
TRAVERSE CITY -William "Bill" Russell, 77, of Traverse City, died May 8, 2013 at home with his loving family. Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa "Bopa" and uncle was born on December 21, 1935 in Traverse City to the late Clarence and Margaret (Southbird) Russell. On October 4, 1997, in Traverse City, he married Barbara Anne Mello, who survives. Upon earning...
Arthur John Clark
May 7, 2013
Traverse City-Arthur John Clark, 89, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Tuesday Morning, May 7, 2013, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born May 4, 1924, in Malinta, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Viola A. (Erford) Clark. On June 18, 1949, in Junction, Ohio, he married the former Joan A. Willitzer. Art proudly served his country during...
Richard "Rick" J. Eyman
May 7, 2013
Traverse City - Richard "Rick" Joseph Eyman, 58, of Williamsburg, formerly of Pontiac, MI, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Tendercare of Traverse City. Rick was born on August 19, 1954, in Pontiac. MI, to the late Richard and Shirley (Mead) Eyman. Rick was married to Paula Sue Schafer on July 8, 2000, during the Cherry Festival in Sunset...
Sharon Ann Kendall
May 7, 2013
Sharon Ann Kendall, 68, passed away May 7, 2013 with her loving daughters by her side at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI, after an 8 1/2 year journey with cancer. Sharon would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and medical professionals who assisted along this path. Sharon Ann Wise was born to William Wise and Eleanor...
Anna E. Norris
May 6, 2013
Traverse City-Anna E. Norris, 89, of Traverse City, died peacefully Monday morning, May 6, 2013, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Born November 5, 1923, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Jenny (Tull) Raspe. On December 18, 1946, she married George Norris, who preceded her in death on December 15, 2004. Shortly after his...
Justine Leis-Carver
May 5, 2013
Justine Leis-Carver, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 05, 2013 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her family at her side. Justine was born on December 13, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Emil and Mirma (Kirk) Kraft. Justine enjoyed many hours volunteering for the Michigan Department of Human Services, the Northwestern Michigan College, and various athletic functions. Most...
Raymond Keith Saunby
May 3, 2013
Raymond Keith Saunby, 69 of Traverse City passed away on Friday, May 03, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on May 2, 1944 in Lansing, MI to the late Marion George and Gladys (Umlor) Saunby. Proudly Ray was part of the class of 1962 from Traverse City Central High School. He married the love of his life...
Judson A. Ammons
May 2, 2013
Judson Anthony Ammons, 82, of Leelanau County passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. Judson was born on August 31, 1930 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Allen and Gertrude (Seburn) Ammons. He proudly and honorably served our country with the United States Army in Korea. He was a member of the KWVA, Korean War Veterans. Judson...
Gaye Leigh Bobier Matta
May 1, 2013
Gaye Leigh Bobier Matta, 66 of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2013 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. Gaye was born on June 25, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late Charles and Clara (Irish) Bobier. Gaye worked and retired from the Grand Traverse Probate Court and Family Services. She was a dedicated Dula Volunteer and...
Joah Michael Dye
May 1, 2013
EMPIRE- Joah passed away peacefully, at home with his family, after a two year battle with melanoma. He kept a positive attitude throughout and faced each obstacle with courage and good humor. Joah was a special guy who had a positive impact on the people he knew. He remembered the names and circumstances of everyone he met, no matter how...
Patricia Ann Conrad
Apr 30, 2013
Patricia Ann Conrad, 74, of Fife Lake, died April 30, 2013, at Munson Hospice House. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Ivan Cooper
Apr 30, 2013
Ivan L. Cooper, 87, passed away on the morning of Tuesday April 30, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family. Although a long time Traverse City resident, Ivan was born in Newcastle under Lyme in the United Kingdom. The younger of two sons of the late John "Jack" and Ann Eliza (nee Walker) Cooper, Ivan grew up in the Midlands...
Richard "Dick" Goldstrohm
Apr 28, 2013
Richard "Dick" Lewis Goldstrohm, 84, of Traverse City passed away at Munson Hospice House on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Dick was born on May 1, 1928 in Philadelphia to the late Paul Lewis and Josephine Goldstrohm. He attended William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Ohio University. Dick was funny, quick witted and put a smile...
James L. Jorgensen
Apr 27, 2013
James LaVerne Jorgensen, 71, of Traverse City and formerly of Northport, passed away Saturday, April 27 at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. Jim was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1941 to the late LaVerne B. and Jeanette F. (Rademaker) in Manistee. He married Patricia M. Spaulding on Saturday, November 3, 1962 in Traverse City. A mechanical engineer, Jim had...
Marvin Wilfred Keller
Apr 26, 2013
Marvin Wilfred Keller, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Gladwin and Ypsilanti, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home. Marvin was born on Thursday, May 27, 1920 to the late Frank and Matilda R. (Hoseback) Keller in Detroit. He served our country as a medic in the U. S. Air Force during WW II serving in the China,...
Beverly J. Morey
Apr 25, 2013
Traverse City - Beverly June Morey, 85, of Traverse City and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, MI, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Beverly was born on Friday, March 16, 1928 to the late John and Grace (Hilts) Veit in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Beverly was married to Donald D. Morey on July 15, 1949 in...
