Robert Michael Bufe
Nov 10, 2012
Robert Michael Bufe 61, of Traverse City and Chicago, passed away suddenly on Friday November 9 in Chicago. "Mike" was born in Kalamazoo of Irish and Czechoslovakian descent. After residing in Chicago until the age of 12, his family moved to Traverse City. Mike graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1969. He went on to Michigan State University, where...
Gil Alan Anderson
Nov 10, 2012
Gil Alan Anderson, 57, of Traverse City, died at home on November 10, 2012. He was born in East Lansing, the only son of Glen Alan and Audrey (Anderson) Anderson, who preceded him in death. Immediate surviving family members include his sister, Lori (Anderson) Terkeurst, niece Cori Terkeurst, both of Roscommon, and aunt Jacky (Anderson) Tompkins-Weede of Traverse City. He...
Kimberly Ann Manning
Nov 10, 2012
Traverse City-Our beloved mother, sister and daughter, Kimberly Ann Manning, 49, of Buckley passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon,, November 10, 2012, at Bortz Health Care. Born September 18, 1963, in Lansing she was the daughter of Larry William Bunge, Sr. and Judy K. (Glover) Bunge. Kim will be truly missed by all those that had the privilege of knowing her....
Margaret D. Tare
Nov 10, 2012
Empire - Margaret D. Tare, 96, of Empire passed away November 10, 2012 at Bortz Health Care. Margaret was born on January 6, 1916 in Johnstown, PA to the late Anthony and Anna (Mathis) Tertinsky. On June 20, 1942 Margaret married the late Peter Tare. Margaret was a devout member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Empire for the...
Curtis R. Frook
Nov 10, 2012
Curtis Ralph Frook, son of Curtis L. and Adele C. (Anderson) Frook, left this world where he began it, Munson Medical Center, with family and friends at his bedside. Curt was born Thursday, October 29, 1942 becoming the fifth family generation having lived in Traverse City. His great great grandparents arrived here in 1866. Curt attended Elmwood and Willow Hill...
Carson K. Bonn
Nov 7, 2012
Carson Koning Bonn, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Carson was born on September 25, 1918, in Coral, Michigan, to the late Elmer H. and Ida (Parks) Bonn. On November 18, 1939, he married Margaret R. Thaler in Greenville, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 1996. After attending Michigan...
George R. Selkirk
Nov 6, 2012
George R. Selkirk, 94 of Grand Traverse County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. George was born on March 6, 1918 in Williamsburg, Michigan to the late Clarence and Erma (Beckwith) Selkirk. He married the love of his life Lorraine "Peg" Brown on November 3, 1945 in Traverse City at the Central United...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ewing
Nov 4, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Wardwell Ewing - passed peacefully in her sleep November 4th, at the age of 104. Born May 20, 1908 in Thomas, West Virginia to Joseph & Agatha (Mazitis) Narakas, baptized Elzbieta Norejko. Betty was proud of her Lithuanian heritage and lived a full life. She often shared stories of her life, family and grandparents Teresa and Alexander Mazitis....
Barbara Ann Gilmore
Nov 2, 2012
Barbara Ann Gilmore, 79, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Friday, November 2, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on June 26, 1933, in St Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Bill and Myra Faris. She graduated from Webster Groves High School and the University of Missouri, Columbia where she was a member...
Georgia M. Bell
Nov 1, 2012
Georgia M. Bell, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2012. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on September 28, 1937 to the late George and Maysie Lougheed. She helped operate Bell Plumbing and Heating with her husband Richard. She married Richard T. Bell on April 27, 1957, who went to be with...
Doris Brackett
Nov 1, 2012
Doris Brackett passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 1, 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions at the amazing age of 108. She was born January 20, 1904 to Hiram and Emma Raymond near Dundee, Michigan. She had two brothers and two sisters, all of whom preceded her in death. Doris graduated from Dundee High School in June 1923,...
Daniel Patrick Mccarthy
Nov 1, 2012
Daniel Patrick McCarthy Dann McCarthy, 45, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was a loving, kind man who devoted much time and energy to the service of others. He brought light and warmth to many people with his sparkling smile and big hugs, and his ability to accept and love others just as they are....
Helen Lorraine Burr
Nov 1, 2012
Helen Lorraine Burr passed gently into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 1st, 2012, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on March 21, 1925, in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of E. Bruce and Gladys (Montgomery) Jordan. Helen was raised in Traverse City in which her father owned a small general store where the New...
Leroy Leslie Haney
Oct 31, 2012
Leroy "Leslie" Haney, 97 of Empire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 31, 2012. Leslie was born on September 8, 1915 in Birmingham, MI to the late Leroy E. and Flora Belle (Bentley) Haney. He married Elizabeth "Bette" I. Balsley on September 26, 1936 in Detroit, MI. They were married for an amazing 76 years. Leslie worked in supervision for...
Ruth Mae Gilmore
Oct 29, 2012
Ruth Mae (Van Maren) Gilmore, 86, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on July 28, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Frederic and Olive (Snow) Van Maren. She graduated from Traverse City Central High and attended Central Michigan University in Mt Pleasant. After...
Violet "Blondie" M. Bolek
Oct 29, 2012
Violet May Bolek, 91, of Traverse City and formerly of Flint passed away peacefully Monday, October 29, 2012 at Munson Medical Center with her family by her side. Vi was born December 15, 1920 in Bibon, Wisconsin to Eli and Hilga (Salga) Lasilla. She lived most of her life in Michigan graduating from high school in Brimley. Vi attended cosmetology...
Alice Leona Cleland
Oct 29, 2012
Traverse City-Alice L. Cleland, 80, of Traverse City, died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, October 29, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. Alice was born on December 25, 1931, in Hannah, to proud parents of William and Nettie (Heibel) Ockert. She loved being a Christmas gift...
