Lester Leroy Irish
Aug 21, 2012
Traverse City - Lester Irish, 81, of Traverse City passed away at home on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 surrounded by his family. If you knew him, then you know what a great loss the family is experiencing. He'll be laid to rest next to his mother, who died when he was only 2; she's been waiting a long time to...
Frances "Honey" G. Mccaw
Aug 19, 2012
Traverse City - Frances G. (Carroll) McCaw passed away Sunday August 19, 2012 at Traverse Manor Assisted Living. Frances was born on May 26, 1923 on the family cherry farm on Old Mission Peninsula. "Honey" as she was known fondly to most was the fifth and youngest child of William and Mabel (Bopry) Carroll. Frances graduated from St. Francis High...
Thomas L. Hoffman
Aug 19, 2012
Tom left us early and suddenly on Sunday morning while visiting at the Hoffman Deer Camp in Brimley, MI. He was humble, generous, honest, shy, friendly, adventuresome, positive and strong of faith. He was born a farm boy of Irish-German descent, the third of seven sons to Theresa (Keenan) and Andrew Hoffman in Saginaw, MI on May 3, 1937. In...
Mrs. Christine Lee Heppe
Aug 18, 2012
Christine Lee Heppe, 65, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Tendercare of Traverse City in Traverse City. Christine was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946 to the late Leatrice M. (Taylor) and Harold Bernard Hautio. She married Melville W. Heppe on Saturday, June 18, 1966 in Harvey. For many years, the Heppe's had made their home...
Beverly Ann Iott
Aug 15, 2012
Beverly Ann Iott, 76, of Traverse City, died peacefully at Hospice House on August 15, 2012, surrounded by her family. Surviving Bev are her children Dennis (Dawn) of Kalkaska, Karen Fischer (Randy) of Ottawa Lake, Melanie Vergote (Charley) of Kalkaska, Cathie Rourke (Paul) of Bloomfield Hills, Gina Gallihugh (Ron) of Sterling, Virginia, Sheri (Gordon Sly) of Grand Rapids, Greg (Bonnie)...
Dorothy Marie Gordon
Aug 14, 2012
Dorothy Marie Gordon, 83 of Interlochen, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on August 10, 1929 in Traverse City to the late Wilbur and Annie (Chandler) Sieffert. She married the love of her life, Charles A. Gordon Sr. on July 5, 1945 in Nolla, MO. Together they...
Laura Irene Emerich
Aug 13, 2012
Laura Irene Emerich, 92 of Traverse City passed away Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Laura was born on March 31, 1920 in Port Huron, MI to the late Carl and Lela (Cisky) Falk. She married Charles Andrew Emerich on March 6th 1943 in Port Huron, MI. Laura was a member of the First Congregational Church and...
Mindy Lynne (Swartz) Sirrine
Aug 11, 2012
Mindy Lynne Swartz Sirrine, 36, of Traverse City died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Mindy was born on Thursday, August 21, 1975 to Sandra Kay Scott and James William Swartz. When Mindy was in the fourth grade, the family moved to Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1993 where...
Gerald John Steinebach
Aug 10, 2012
Gerald John Steinebach, 70 of Buckley, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born on September 18, 1941 in Hannah, MI to the late John and Cleota (Weber) Steinebach. He married Donna Jean Bristol on February 15, 1970 in Traverse City. Together they lovingly raised 9 children. Gerald enjoyed deer...
Ezekiel "Zeke" Dean Goodwin
Aug 9, 2012
Ezekiel "Zeke" Dean Goodwin Williamsburg - Ezekiel "Zeke" Dean Goodwin, 6, of Williamsburg went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2012. He took his last breath in the arms of his loving parents. Zeke was born on August 10, 2005, the son of Rev. Jeff and Becky (Clem) Goodwin. Zeke was a sweet, gentle, quiet young...
Gertrude Helen Miller
Aug 8, 2012
Gertrude Helen Miller, 96 of Grawn passed away Wednesday, August 08, 2012 at Munson Medical Center with her niece by her side. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Inland Township Cemetery. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Erik Johnsen
Aug 8, 2012
Erik Johnsen, 32, of Traverse City died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Munson Medical Center as a result of injuries following a motorcycle accident. Erik was born on July 11, 1980 to Karen Robinson and Gregory Johnsen in Dearborn, MI. Coming from the Detroit area at a young age, Erik grew up and attended school in Traverse City. He graduated...
William "Bill" Richard Ramsdell
Aug 7, 2012
William "Bill" Richard Ramsdell, 66, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on December 6, 1945 in Erie PA, to the late Harry Smith and Ruth Cecilia (Forsell) Ramsdell. He married his high school sweetheart Kathryn "Katy" Barbara Snyder on July 8, 1967 in North East...
Margie Sue Barry
Aug 7, 2012
Margie Sue Barry, 66 of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Bortz Health Care surrounded by her loving family. Margie was born on December 30, 1945 in Muskegon Michigan to the late George and Beatrice (Macklin) Tousey. She married Carl Frank Barry on June 26, 1964 also in Muskegon. Margie enjoyed all kinds of crafting. She was...
Richard Marion Nash
Aug 7, 2012
Long Lake – Richard M. Nash, 88 of Long Lake quietly slipped into the presence of the Lord on August 7, 2012. Richard was born on April 1, 1924 in Detroit to the late Marion and Bertha (Wright) Nash. On May 15, 1948 he married the former Nell Jeanne Walker in Flint. Together they have shared 64 years of marriage....
K. Joe Verdoorn
Aug 6, 2012
K. Joe Verdoorn, 76 of Traverse City passed away August 6, 2012 at his home. The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Madelaine Mode
Aug 6, 2012
Traverse City - Ann Madelaine Mode, 95, of Traverse City and formerly of Midland passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Madelaine was born on March 6, 1917 to the late Perry and Madelaine (McDermott) Madden in Indianapolis, IN. Madelaine entered into marriage with Robert S. Mode of Midland in March of 1941. The...
Mr. Glenn I. Rhoads
Aug 4, 2012
Glenn I. Rhoads, 94, of Leelanau County, passed away August 4, 2012 at Hope Village, with his family close by his side. Glenn was born on March 21, 1918 on the family farm in Wheeler, MI (Gratiot County), the sixth of seven children, to Charles and Myrtie Rhoads. He lived his early years on the family farm. As a young...
Mr. Paul W. Brauninger
Aug 3, 2012
Paul William Brauninger, 69, of Traverse City passed away very unexpectedly Friday, August 03, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Paul was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1942 the son of William Paul and Bernesteen Augusta (Watson) Brauninger. Following his graduation from Mumford High School in Detroit, Paul served our country as a member of the U. S....
