Jennifer Jamison Miles
Jan 3, 2013
Jennifer "Jenn" Jamison Miles, 42, died Jan. 3, 2013 at Munson Medical Center with her family at her side. With a wonderful and rare combination of drill sergeant and good shepherd, Jenn was born in Holland, Michigan on May 25, 1970. That same year, William Miles and Barbara Fisher in Mt. Pleasant adopted her. Despite the divorce of her parents,...
Leona Mae Mack
Jan 3, 2013
Leona Mae Mack passed away peacefully on January 3, 2012 at Ritter's Adult Living Center. She was born to Wesley and Della Thompson 86 years ago and was the eldest of 7 siblings. Lee's last career endeavor was working in the fine jewelry department at Macy's until her retirement at the age of 76. She was independent, always coiffed and...
Adam Tyler
Jan 1, 2013
Traverse City - Adam Christopher Tyler, 27 of Traverse City and Grand Rapids passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2013. Adam was born on July 24, 1985 in Redford Township. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2003. Adam earned his bachelor's in Business Administration from Western Michigan University in 2011. In his spare time Adam loved taking photos,...
Travis James Rowan
Jan 1, 2013
Lake Ann - Travis James Rowan, 22, of Lake Ann passed away January 1, 2013. Travis was born on August 23, 1990 in Traverse City to Tim and Sherri Rowan. Travis graduated from Traverse City West High School in 2009 and enlisted in the Army Reserves. In his spare time he was a volunteer of the Long Lake Station #10...
Shirley Ann Yokeum
Dec 31, 2012
Shirley Ann Yokeum, age 77 of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on September 7, 1935 to Winfield and Margaret (Dalrymple) Chandler in Traverse City, MI. Shirley graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1953. Prior to retirement she was employed at the T.C.R.P.H...
Carl R. Bushre
Dec 31, 2012
Carl R. Bushre, 76, of Mesick, died Monday morning, December 31, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI, following a brief illness. He will be remembered privately by his family. Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Gerald Paul Hengesbach
Dec 31, 2012
Traverse City - Gerald Paul Hengesbach, 74 of Traverse City passed away December 31, 2012 at Munson Medical Center with his wife by his side. Jerry was born on April 28, 1939 in Detroit to the late Clarence and Annabelle (Clement) Hengesbach. On June 13, 1962 Jerry married the former Andrea Catherine Duda. Jerry served his country honorably for 10...
John Yoder
Dec 31, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — John Yoder, 57, of Traverse City, died peacefully on Monday December 31st at his home . John was born October 28, 1955 to Delphine and Richard Yoder. John spent years in institutions then in foster care homes in northern Michigan, including the Manley AFC , Tower Hill AFC and most recently, Lincoln AFC in Cedar. John attended...
Joanne Marie Zimmerman
Dec 30, 2012
JoAnne M. Zimmerman, 84 of Traverse City passed away December 30, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. JoAnne was born on November 10, 1928 in Traverse City to Carl Hugo and Alice (Vezina) Nelson. On February 19, 1946 JoAnne married Jack William Zimmerman in Indiana. JoAnne lived in the area her entire life. She was a business woman and owner...
Virginia Ruth Tiffany
Dec 28, 2012
Virginia Ruth "Ginny" Tiffany Died-December 28, 2012 Traverse City-Virginia Ruth "Ginny" Tiffany, 88, of Traverse City, formerly of Florida and Lockport, N.Y. died Friday afternoon, December 28, 2012, at Treasured Times Assisted Living Facility. Born November 30, 1924, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ruby (Russell) Akey. While living in Lockport, Ginny was employed...
Virginia "Jean" E. Peterson
Dec 26, 2012
Virginia "Jean" E. Peterson, 87, longtime resident of Traverse City and formerly of Mancelona passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Cherry Hill Haven Nest in Traverse City. Born, Virginia E. Peterson, on Friday, November 20, 1925 to the late James and Effie A. (Larson) Peterson in Lansing. Jean made her living as a medical secretary at Thirlby Clinic for...
Melba C. Paselk
Dec 25, 2012
Traverse City-Melba C. Paselk, 88, of Traverse City, died Christmas evening, December 25, 2012, at Bortz Health Care, following a brief illness. Born November 11, 1924, on the family farm in Mesick, she was one of fourteen children born to the late Abel and Sadie (Krueson) Henschell. Melba was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church. She owned...
John J. Price
Dec 24, 2012
Traverse City - John J. Price, 64, of Traverse City and formerly of Waterford, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at Munson Hospice House with his wife by his side. John was born on July 7, 1948 to the late William and Mary (Wood) Price in Marion, IN. John was drafted into service with the United States Army during Vietnam....
Nancy Janet Dubois
Dec 23, 2012
Nancy Janet DuBois, 84, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 at her home in Traverse City. She had been a part time residnet of Traverse City since 1963 and moved here permemantly in 1979. Nancy was born on Sunday, July 01, 1928 to the late Edward and Margaret (Sutherland) Wiggin in Detroit. She graduated from Cooley High...
Jack Erickson
Dec 22, 2012
Traverse City - Jack Guy Erickson, 64, longtime resident of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his home. Jack was born on, November 1, 1948 to the late Gordon and Garnet (HiramTharp) Erickson in Traverse City, MI. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during Vietnam. Jack could often be...
Janet K. Harvey
Dec 22, 2012
Janet K. Harvey went home to heaven on Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born on Thursday, September 1, 1949 in Traverse City, the daughter of Kenneth and Katherine (Witkop) Harvey. Following her graduation from Traverse City Senior High School, she continued her education to become a nurse. After graduating from NMC as an LPN she worked at Traverse City...
Howard Earl Richards Sr
Dec 22, 2012
Howard E. "Bill" Richards Sr., 92, of Mancelona passed away December 22, 2012. A lifelong resident of Mancelona, he was born on February 8, 1920 to John and Creola (Howard) Richards. He was a veterans, serving in the Army in WWII and a lifelong farmer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Helen and second wife Edith as...
Matthew Paul Kinne
Dec 20, 2012
Matthew went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 20th, 2012. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI in 1967 to Janet Gail Becker Kinne and Douglas George Kinne. He moved to Petoskey, MI in 1973 and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1985. Matthew graduated from Wheaton College in 1989, taught high school at Harbor...
Louise M Flitz
Dec 20, 2012
Louise Magdlena Flitz, 86, of Lake Ann passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Louise was born on Tuesday, November 2, 1926 to the late Benedict and Ella (Stechauner) Meyer in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee and then began work as a dental assistant. On Saturday, September 9, 1950,...
