Betty K. Cazier
Apr 3, 2013
Frances K. Cazier, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Grand Traverse Pavilions – Cottages. A Memorial Service honoring Frances will be held at a later date. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Max C. Gabourie
Apr 2, 2013
Max Clinton "Buzz" Gabourie, 63, of Traverse City, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, after battling a lengthy illness, passed on to a better place on April 2, 2013 . Max was born on Sunday, August 7, 1949 to Max C. and Patricia A (DeWitt) Gabourie in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and served our country...
Margery Noreen Mcghan
Apr 1, 2013
Traverse City-Margery Noreen McGhan, 88, a long time resident of Traverse City, died Monday evening, April 1, 2013, at her home, comforted by her loving family. Born March 20, 1925, in Charlevoix, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Whitney) Hair. On September 21, 1946, in Charlevoix she married Marion J "Bub" McGhan, who preceded her in...
Betty J. Christianson
Apr 1, 2013
Betty J. Christianson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Tendercare Birchwood Nursing Center. She was 61 years of age. Betty J. Spoor was born on July 29, 1951 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Fred and Nell Marie (Lautner) Spoor. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons; Oscar (Miranda) Christianson and Crist Christianson; four grandchildren;...
Lloyd Duane Richards
Apr 1, 2013
Traverse City-Lloyd D. Richards, 82, of Lake Ann, formerly of Cadillac, died Monday morning, April 1, 2013, at Tendercare of Traverse City following a long illness. Born November 9, 1930, in Cadillac, he was the son of the late Ben and Geneva (Clausen) Richards. On October 1971, in Traverse City, he married the former Barbara J. Schopieray. Together they raised...
Jeffrey G. Gross
Mar 31, 2013
Jeffrey Gary Gross, 47, passed away early Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Traverse City. Jeffrey was born in Saginaw, Mich. to Donald and Louise Gross on October 21, 1965. He attended Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw graduating in 1983. Jeff married Angela Richardson on October 2, 1993 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme. He was employed by...
Dale Joe Lake
Mar 29, 2013
Dale Lake died March 29, 2013, at the age of 86. He was the youngest son of the late John and Rose (Aeschliman) Lake. Dale was a life-long native of Traverse City. He attended Central High School on Eighth Street. Dale joined the Navy in 1943 and served aboard the LST in the South Pacific with the Amphibranous. He earned...
Dr. Ian Kenneth Morrison
Mar 27, 2013
Dr. Ian Kenneth Morrison, 73, was surrounded by his loving family at Munson Medical Center as he peacefully went home to be with his Savior, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was born to the late John and Leone (Smith) Morrison on August 5, 1939 in Barrie, Ontario. Ian graduated from Barrie Collegiate High School in 1958 and received a Bachelors...
Dale Ashley Penny
Mar 27, 2013
Dale Ashley Penny, 76 of Empire passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on December 15, 1936 in Lynn, Indiana to the late George Ashley and Florence (Moore) Penny. He married Sharon Rose Duggan on August 14, 1959 in Pontiac Mi. Together they lovingly raised six wonderful children. Dale...
Ruth E. Fralowicz
Mar 26, 2013
Ruth Elaine Fralowicz, 76, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Our dearly beloved Ruth was born on May 25, 1936 to the late Anthony and Marie (Theida) Fralowicz in Detroit, MI. Ruth is survived by her sister Marilyn Kosmowski...
Robert Francis Bray
Mar 25, 2013
Traverse City-Robert F. "Bob" Bray, 64, of Cedar, died Monday evening, March 25, 2013, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City. He was born on September 29, 1948, in Detroit, the son of the late Harvey and Betty (Barzenski) Bray. Bob grew up in Detroit and played varsity football for Benedictine High School. In 1971 he graduated from Lawrence Institute...
Versil "Huck" White
Mar 22, 2013
Versil "Huck" M. White, 89 of Williamsburg passed away March 22, 2013 at Munson Medical Center. Versil was born on August 10, 1923 in Elk Rapids to the late Vernon P. and Edna (Murray) White. He lived his entire life in Elk Rapids Township on US 31 South of Elk Rapids. Versil served with the United States Navy in World...
Howard C. Melichar
Mar 22, 2013
Howard Casper Melichar, 83, lifelong resident of Traverse City, MI, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Howard was born at home on 11th Street on Friday, March 29, 1929 the son of the late Casper and Naomi (Kratochvil) Melichar. He grew up and attended school in town and became a member of the...
Elizabeth Haney
Mar 21, 2013
Elizabeth Ina Haney, 98 of Empire passed away peacefully at Rosegate Residential Care on March 21, 2013. Elizabeth was born on June 24, 1914 in Clare to the late William and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Balsley. She married the late Leroy "Leslie" Haney on September 26, 1936 in Detroit, Mi. They were married an amazing 76 years before his death last year....
Joan Boylan Werner
Mar 21, 2013
Joan Boylan Werner peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013, after celebrating her 84th St. Patrick's Day. A lover and resident of Traverse City since 1972, Joan is survived by Chris and Carol Werner in Georgia; Terry, Sharon and Sean Werner in Traverse City; Harley and Katie Werner Harp in South Carolina, and brother Michael in Alaska. At Chris'...
Victoria Elaine Zoulek
Mar 21, 2013
Traverse City-Victoria Elaine Zoulek, 84, of Traverse City, died Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2013, at Grand Traverse Pavilions following a brief illness. Born July 30, 1928, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Amil and Mildred Myrtle (Newstead) Rumbach. During her working years, Victoria was employed by Meach Cleaners and Chef Pierre/Sara Lee. Victoria enjoyed bird-watching, all...
Jerald W. Murdock
Mar 20, 2013
Jerald W. Murdock passed away on March 20 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 4, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan to William and Myrth Murdock. He spent his childhood in Montrose, Michigan and graduated from Montrose High School in 1957 as Valedictorian. He chose Michigan State University for his undergraduate work and was a member of...
Maxine Zerkel
Mar 20, 2013
Maxine Zerkel Died March 20, 2013 TRAVERSE CITY — Maxine Shindledecker Zerkel, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Munson Hospice House. Maxine was born Sept. 6, 1919, to Perry A. and Caroline Roeder Shindledecker in Lima, Ohio. She married Ervin W. Zerkel on Oct. 19, 1946; he preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1994. She graduated from...
Alice Electa Cheek
Mar 20, 2013
Burdickville - Alice Electa Cheek, 80, of Burdickville passed away on March 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family who had the privilege of caring for her during her last days with the assistance of their devoted Hospice Nurse, Jacob Chard. Alice was born at home in Burdickville on September 13, 1932, the daughter of Robert and...
