Carrie Elizabeth Parker
May 21, 2013
Carrie Elizabeth Parker, 93 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Carrie was born on June 4, 1919 in Mancelona, MI to the late Theodore and Caroline (Marsh) Spoor. She married Robert M. Parker on June 26, 1940. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children. Carrie worked for many...
Gloria Marie Kinnee
May 20, 2013
Traverse City-Gloria Marie Kinnee 85, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away Monday morning, May 20, 2013, at Munson Medical Center. Born September 13, 1927, in Traverse City. She was one of five children born to the late Elmer and Marie (Brunner) Richards. On June 3, 1944, in Traverse City, she married the love of her life Edward Kinnee. Gloria will...
Joseph Leroy Strang
May 19, 2013
Joseph Leroy Strang, 78, of Traverse City , passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home in Traverse City. Joe was born on Saturday, January 19, 1935 to the late Frank and Lucy (Davis) Strang in Traverse City. He married the former Pearl Gates on Friday, December 7, 1962 in Traverse City. He served our country as a member...
Melvin Peter Pahl
May 17, 2013
Melvin Peter Pahl, 76 of Traverse City completed his earthly journey and has gone on to the great promise of everlasting life on Friday, May 17, 2013 of a broken heart at his home. Melvin was born on August 10, 1936 in Plymouth MI. He married the love of his life, Edith "Jeannette" Clutterbuck on May 17, 1958 in Traverse...
Melissa Ann Scanlon
May 15, 2013
Melissa Ann (Cherry) Scanlon, age 53, of Traverse City, went to heaven from Munson Medical Center, with her loved ones around her on May 15th, 2013. Melissa was on born March 4, 1960, in Traverse City, the daughter of Edward Cherry and Cynthia (Noonan) Monroe. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff at MMC,...
Kristi Rae Flory
May 14, 2013
Kristi Rae Flory, owner of Sweet Meadow Farm Gardens in Lake Ann, died on May 14 in her home within the loving embrace of her family. She was 59 years old. Kristi was born on July 6, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Roger and Marilyn Flory. Michigan has been her home for nearly 40 years. Kristi took great pleasure...
Ethel W. Ehrenberger
May 12, 2013
Traverse City-Ethel Wilomena Ehrenberger, 94, a Traverse City native, died Sunday evening, May 12, 2013, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse. Born March 2, 1919, in Solon Township, she was the daughter of the late Francis L. and Anna (Ansorge) Ehrenberger. Ethel was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She will be fondly remember for her devotion...
Emerald A. Magee
May 11, 2013
Emerald A. Magee, 85, of Traverse City , died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home. Emerald was born on Sunday, May 15, 1927 to the late Lewis D. and Stella (Coon) Magee in Boyne Falls. He served our country as a member of the U. S. Army during WW II. He married the former Marlene J. Mang on Saturday,...
Rose M. Ciesla
May 10, 2013
Rose M. Ciesla, 98 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2013 at Munson Hospice House with family. Rose was born on September 3, 1914 in Detroit, MI to the late Lawrence and Pauline (Stodolak) Machowski. She married George Ciesla on April 17, 1948 in Hamtramck, Wayne Michigan and was married 49 years until George passed away in...
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...
