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...
Constance Jane Schneider
Oct 28, 2012
Constance Jane Schneider, 80, of Traverse City passed away October 28, 2012 at her home. Constance is survived by her husband Jack and family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 5 until 8 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 1:00 PM also at the funeral home. Memorial...
Judith Lynn "Judi" Jenkins
Oct 26, 2012
Judi Jenkins of Traverse City, age 57, passed away on October 26, 2012. Beloved wife of Kris Kohyha; Loving sister to Sandra (Ashley) Boyd-Lee, Joan (Dr. Ralph) Kober, dear daughter of Dr. Ernest A. Jenkins and the late Katherine Jenkins, fond Aunt of Katherine, Sarah and Bethany Boyd-Lee. Cherished daughter-in-law of Vivian (Mudge) Konyha, and the late Donald "Doc" Konyha...
Donald J. Peplinski
Oct 26, 2012
Donald J. Peplinski 59, of Maple City went home to be with his Lord October 26th, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Debra S. Peplinski; adoring Father of Joshua James and Brandon Scott. He fondly embraced and loved Jessica Lambert and Amelia Vanderberg as his girls. This past December he became the delighted GrandPa (Dzia Dzia) to Sky whom...
John Walter Lace
Oct 25, 2012
John Walter Lace, 71, of Traverse City passed away October 25, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on October 10, 1941 in Detroit to the late Richard and Anne Lace. John is survived by his wife Nancy, and his two children. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 2:30 pm at the Reynolds...
Elizabeth "Bid" Scamehorn
Oct 23, 2012
Traverse City - Elizabeth "Bid" Scamehorn, 94 of Traverse City passed away October 23, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Bid was born on July 18, 1918 on her family's farm in Maple City. She was one of six children of Anthony and Anna (Sbonek) Tarchinski. On August 22, 1938 she married the late Donald C. Scamehorn. He preceded her in...
Marilyn K. Novack
Oct 23, 2012
Marilyn K. Novack, 83, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Marilyn was born on September 18, 1929 to the late Ewald and Ksenia (Quick) Miller in Detroit, MI. She entered into marriage with Thomas E. Novack on August 2, 1952 in Detroit, MI. Marilyn made her living working as a...
Alvin Richard "Dick" Cobb
Oct 22, 2012
Traverse City-Alvin Richard "Dick" Cobb, 66, of Traverse City and Rotonda West, FL, died Monday evening, October 22, 2012, at Munson Medical Center following a two year bout with cancer. Dick displayed a "never give up" attitude until the Lord said that it's time for eternal rest. He was comforted by his loving and supportive family.. Born August 15, 1946,...
Beatrice I. Pickard
Oct 22, 2012
Beatrice Isabel Pickard, 86, of Traverse City passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City, with her loving family nearby. Beatrice was born on February 1, 1926 in Traverse City to the late Adolph and Louise (Hendges) Lautner. On June 6, 1945, she married Kenneth S. Pickard, who preceded her in death in 1983. Beatrice...
F. Keith Franks
Oct 21, 2012
Traverse City-F. Keith Franks, 85, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, October 21, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1927, in South Boardman, he was the son of the late Frederick and Vernice (Sexton) Franks. Keith was a honorably discharged veteran, who served his country with the United States Army, during WWII. While living...
