Harry R. Ball
Dec 11, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY - Harry R. Ball, PE.FNSPE, 97, of Traverse City, died December 11, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1915, the son of Harry Allen and Linnie Gertrude Ball. The family lived in Columbia, MO where he graduated from Hickman High School and received his BS degree in Engineering from the University of Missouri in...
Jeanne V. Maas
Dec 11, 2012
Elk Lake - Jeanne V. Maas, 94, of Elk Lake passed away December 11, 2012 at Orchard Creek. Affectionately known as " Muzzy", Jeanne was born on December 5, 1918 in Niles to Charles and Minnie (Kimmick) Visel. Jeanne graduated from Niles High School in 1937. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietary Science at Michigan State College...
Gary Michael Welch
Dec 11, 2012
Traverse City-Gary Michael Welch, 56, of Oscoda, died early Tuesday morning, December 11, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. Born in Detroit, he was the son of DuWayne Louis and Phyllis Ann (Leff) Welch. On March 23, 1985 in Brighton, he married the love of his life and best friend, the former Esther Anna Brandenburg. He was a true outdoorsman who...
Hank E. Brunet
Dec 8, 2012
Empire - Henry Eugene Brunet, 90 of Empire passed away after a long illness December 8, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Hank was born on March 9, 1922 in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Mr. and Mrs. Moise Thomas and Graziella (Corriveau) Brunet. Hank was the youngest of 13 children, all of whom preceded him in death. Hank enlisted...
Peg Gatzke
Dec 8, 2012
Traverse City – Margaret "Peg" Gatzke of Traverse City left us on December 8, 2012 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. Peg was born in Watertown on June 8, 1921 to Francis and Blanche (Henry) Currant. On November 26, 1976, she was united in Marriage in Traverse City at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to Raymond F. Gatzke. Peg was a registered...
Ruth E. Wheelock
Dec 8, 2012
Ruth Evelyn Wheelock, 83, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Munson Hospice House. Ruth was born June 10, 1929, to the late Andrew and Laudra (Snyder) Mattison of Cadillac. In her teenage years she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and her Christian faith kept her strong and helped her endure many...
Millard Norman Hall
Dec 5, 2012
Millard "Norm" Hall, 88, died peacefully at Munson Hospice, Wednesday evening December 5, 2012 and although he went home to be with his Lord and his beloved Irene, members of his family feel certain he drove there in an old Mustang he called Little Red. He was born in a house on Hall Ridge, high on the banks of the...
Catherine Julia Ann Eggli
Dec 4, 2012
Traverse City-Catherine J. Eggli, 97, of Traverse City, died Tuesday evening, December 4, 2012, at Munson Medical Center following a brief illness. Born September 8, 1915. on the family homestead in Blair Township, she was the daughter of the late Julius J. and Elizabeth C. (Rusch) Eggli. She was a long time dedicated member of St. Francis Catholic Church, where...
Fred J. Kulanda
Dec 2, 2012
Fred John Kulanda, 73, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 2nd at home with his loving wife at his side. Fred was born January 18th, 1939 in Cleveland Township, the son of John and Irene (Clark) Kulanda. Fred spent most of his working career in the construction field. Fred in his healthier years enjoyed mushrooming, fishing and deer...
Michale M. Lempinen
Dec 1, 2012
Traverse City - Michale M. Lempinen, 64, of Traverse City passed away December 1, 2012. Michale was born on September 25, 1948 in Detroit to the late Edward Mauno and Theresa (Tyran) Lempinen. Michale served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He served in combat during Vietnam as an Army Recon...
Marjorie M. (Speers) Pifer
Nov 30, 2012
Marjorie M. Pifer, 78, of Traverse City passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Marjorie was born on March 27, 1934 to the late John Everett and Luella(Henry) Speers in Owosso, MI. Marjorie entered into marriage with Allen A. Pifer on September 1, 1956 in New Lothrop, MI. Marjorie was an active and supportive...
Lisa Irene Bugo
Nov 29, 2012
Lisa Irene Bugo, 33 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at her family's home surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was born on June 22, 1979 to James L. and Paula M. (Hall) Hemgesberg in Flint, MI. She married Leo Bugo on Septermber 24th, 2000 in Traverse City, MI. Lisa loved to decorate, refurbish furniture,...
Marie Joy Morrison
Nov 29, 2012
Traverse City-Marie Joy Morrison, 75, a Traverse City native, died Thursday morning, November 29, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born August 3, 1937, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Hazel (Lewis) Stricker. Marie was a long time member of Central United Methodist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Tom's Food Market-West...
James Leonard Albrecht
Nov 28, 2012
James Leonard Albrecht, 70 of Traverse City, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. James was born on September 25, 1942 in Macomb County to the late Russel Otis and Margaret Magdalina (Burg) Albrecht. He married Nancy Jean Romack on October 6, 1962 in Saginaw, MI. Together they raised four...
Timothy Owen Johnson
Nov 27, 2012
ROCKFORD — Timothy Owen Johnson, 56, of Rockford, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at Faith Hospice in Grand Rapids. Family and friends were with Tim, supporting him as he took the first step on his next journey. He was born in Grand Rapids on June 12, 1956, to parents Owen and Yvonne Johnson. He graduated from Traverse City...
Dorothy Estel Lanham
Nov 27, 2012
Dorothy Estel Lanham, 97 of Maple City, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Maple Valley Nursing Home with her loving niece, Bunny Lanham, at her side. Dorothy was born in Boone County, Indiana on October 24, 1915 to John and Mary Agnes (Hawk) Lanham. She was the oldest of 8 children, Fred, Herbert, Ester, Carl, Evelyn, John and...
Bonnie Louise Lloyd
Nov 25, 2012
Empire-Bonnie Louise Lloyd, 72, of Empire formerly of Lake Ann, died Sunday morning, November 25, 2012, at her home following a long illness. Born December 1, 1939, in Marquette, she was the daughter of the late Charles H and Clara (Staggs) Larson. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Mitchells in Benzonia. Bonnie was a long time member of...
Doris Marian Jannausch
Nov 25, 2012
Traverse City - Doris M. Jannausch, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully November 25, 2012 at Munson Hospice House. Doris was born on June 12, 1921 in Grand Rapids to the late Leo and Clara (Hartman) Farrell. On August 17, 1946 she married Alfred "Doc" Jannausch in Grand Rapids. Doris was a graduate of Western Michigan University and did...
Col John Barton Collings
Nov 24, 2012
In his 1951 speech before Congress, Gen. Douglas MacArthur quoted an old army ballad, saying, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." Col John Barton "Bart" Collings faded away November 24, 2012 after an amazing life full of history spanning 98 years. Col. Collings spent the majority of his last 40 years in Leelanau County raising rainbow trout in...
