Bonnie Jean Griffin
Apr 12, 2013
Bonnie Jean Griffin, 72, of Traverse City passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born on Wednesday, October 23, 1940 to the late Norris and Alma (Thomas) Beckwith in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School and married Robert D. Griffin on Saturday, November 28,...
Robert Lou King Sr.
Apr 10, 2013
Robert Lou King, Sr., 84, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at his home. He was born on February 3, 1929. Bob was married to Beverly Baker on May 2, 1953. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service and is a Korean War Veteran. Surviving are his loving wife, Beverly; two sons and a daughter;...
Joan Bruder Roney
Apr 8, 2013
Joan Constance Bruder Roney, 82, of Traverse City, died peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on March 1, 1931, to the late Herbert J. and Marion (Belz) Bruder, in Philadelphia, PA. Joan grew up in the Philadelphia area and attended Merion-Mercy Academy in Merion Station and Gwynedd-Mercy...
Doris Marilyn Martin
Apr 8, 2013
Doris Marilyn Keene Martin, 82, of Traverse City died Monday, April 08, 2013 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Doris was born on Thursday, March 26, 1931 to the late Mabel Inez (Pugh) and Karl Scofield Keene. She attended Traverse City Schools and then attended Michigan State University. She married William Vern Dewar in January of 1953. She later...
Joseph Paul Henley
Apr 7, 2013
Our beloved Joseph Paul Henley, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born in Swanton, Ohio on August 27, 1926. He graduated with a Bachelors of Education degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. It is here that he met and married Annabelle Swihart, his wife of...
Pat David Pinto
Apr 6, 2013
Pat David Pinto, 61, of Traverse City passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Pat was born on June 7, 1951 to John and Sarah (Guerresso) Pinto. He married Donna Jo Gies on December 3, 1980 in St. Clair Shores and together they lovingly raised three wonderful boys. Pat worked in...
Sandra K. Novak
Apr 4, 2013
Sandi K. Novak, 60, of Interlochen, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Sandi was born January 26, 1953 to the late Frank and Minnie (Van Keppel) Roorda in Rensselaer, Indiana. She grew up in Northwest Indiana, spending time at a family farm sneaking tomatoes and bringing...
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...
