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Reva Lavon Bales
Aug 2, 2012
Traverse City - Reva Lavon Bales of Traverse City passed away August 2, 2012. Reva was born on August 6, 1910 in Jamestown, Ohio on the family's farm to the late John Andrew and Novia Gaylor (Irvine) Robison. She attended the Bowersville Schools and upon graduation from High School she worked as a Doctor's Assistant until her marriage to Ferdinand...
Sarah Mae Rasmussen
Aug 1, 2012
Traverse City - Sarah Mae Rasmussen, 89, of Traverse City went to be with her Lord and Savior and her Loving Husband on August 1, 2012. Sarah was born on January 28, 1923 in St. Ignace to Melville and Sophia (Bassar) Lant. On April 4, 1943 she and the late Clarence S. Rasmussen were joined in Holy Matrimony. They enjoyed...
Harold "Hal" Jandreski
Jul 31, 2012
Flushing - Harold Jandreski, 74, of Traverse City and formerly of Flint, MI, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Munson Medical Center after a brief bout with cancer. Harold was born on July 5, 1938 to the late Casmer and Celia (Goretski) Jandreski in Port Austin, MI. Hal grew up and attend school in Port Austin where he was...
Mrs. Barbara A. Martin
Jul 31, 2012
Barbara A. Martin, 81, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Barbara was born on Monday, November 10, 1930 in Traverse City to Miles and Helene (Marwinski) Bright. She married Jack G. Martin, Sr., in Traverse City in 1951. He preceded her in death October 20, 1982. She then married Robert...
Jerry Allen Thornbury
Jul 30, 2012
Traverse City-Jerry Allen Thornbury, 64, of Traverse City, died Monday morning, July 30, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born February 6, 1948, in Lakeview, he was the only child of the late Wayne A. and Evelyn M. (Mero) Thornbury. On July 14, 1979, in Grosse Pointe, he married the love of his life the former Carol Kryskalla. . . Jerry...
Shirley A. Foreman
Jul 30, 2012
Shirley Ann Foreman, 75, of Traverse City died Sunday , July 29, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Shirley was born on Saturday, October 17, 1936 to the late Roelof and Kathryn (Hoitinga) Van Bruggen in Kalamazoo, MI. She entered into marriage with Richard W Foreman on Friday, December 30, 1955 in Plainwell. He preceded her in death on February 23,...
Jack E. Day
Jul 30, 2012
Jack Edward Day, 93, of Traverse City , died Monday, July 30, 2012 at Southridge Assisted Senior Living in Traverse City. Jack was born on Saturday, June 14, 1919 to the late Leander and Mollie (Clark) Day in Willis, MI. Jack had served our country as a member of the U. S. Navy. In 1940, he married Bess Turnbull in...
Hester P. Bodinus
Jul 29, 2012
Traverse City - Hester P. Bodinus, quietly passed into the protecting arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ on July 29, 2012 at the age of 101 1/2 years. For the past several years, Hester lived at the Highlander Senior Assisted Care Home in Traverse City where she received compassionate tender loving care by all who attended to her in her...
Lynette May Tharp
Jul 29, 2012
Traverse City-Lynette May Tharp, 61, of Traverse City, died Sunday evening, July 29, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Graveside service will be held today, at 2:30 p.m. at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Mary Jane Conlon
Jul 28, 2012
Mary Jane Conlon, 84 of Traverse City and formerly of Birmingham, MI passed away on July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jane was born on January 18, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Willard C. and Helen C. (Irwin) Eidson. She married the late John J. Conlon on August 6, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio....
Marion Violet Ham
Jul 28, 2012
Marion Violet Ham, 90, of Williamsburg and Trenton, MI, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Marion was born on the dairy farm in Ellice Township, Ontario on June 17, 1922 to Jesse and Rebecca (Mathison) Skinner. On March 13, 1943 she entered into marriage with Victor Ham who preceded her in death. Marion...
F. Paul Meeuwenberg
Jul 27, 2012
F. Paul Meeuwenberg, 94, longtime resident of Leelanau County passed away with family at his side Friday, July 27, 2012 at Glen Eagle in Traverse City. Paul was born on March 15, 1918 to the late Henry and Fanna (Poll) Meeuwenberg in Fremont, MI. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II....
Brennan O. Budreau
Jul 24, 2012
On April 9, 2012, Brennan Owen Budreau was greeted with loving arms of his mother, Erika Lynn Budreau and big sister, Kathy-Lynn Budreau. On Tuesday, July 24, 2012, God called upon Brennan to serve as an angel. Brennan was named after Brennan Boesch who plays for the Detroit Tigers, and you would find him dressed in Tigers clothes frequently with...
Mr. Roger A. Bembeneck
Jul 23, 2012
Roger Allen Bembeneck 54, of Copemish, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Roger was born in Traverse City on January 17, 1958, the son of Thomasine (Hamp) and Robert A. Bembeneck. He attended Traverse City schools, graduating in 1976 from Central High School. Roger has been employed in the shipping department at Sara...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Jenkinson
Jul 22, 2012
Traverse City-Elizabeth J. "Betty" Jenkinson, 84, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, July 22, 2012, at French Manor Senior Living, comforted by her loving daughters. Born October 22, 1927, in Belle Fountain, OH, she was the daughter of Evert and Elsie (Andersen) Fisher. On June 12, 1948, in Springfield, OH, she married Stanley "Stan" Jenkinson, who preceded her in death...
Mrs. Lois A. Bendickson
Jul 21, 2012
"If we died in Christ, we shall also live with him. If we are faithful to the end, we will also reign with him." This quote was found in a journal of Lois'--this is what she believed and lived. Five days after celebrating her 95th birthday with family from near and far, Lois Bendickson went home to her Savior with...
Dr. David Lee Erlewein
Jul 20, 2012
Traverse City - David Lee Erlewein, 69, of Traverse City passed away July 20, 2012 at Munson Medical Center after a short but valliant battle with cancer. Dave was born on April 25, 1943 in Douglas to the late Edward Michael and Julianne (Claeys) Erlewein. Dave grew up in Fennville, and after high school studied Engineering at University of Michigan...
Mrs. Ruth E. Morgan
Jul 20, 2012
Traverse City - Ruth was born on February 15, 1931 in Traverse City to Force L. and Maureen Moulton. Upon graduation from Traverse City High School, she worked at Michigan Bell for several years. On September 18, 1954, she married Charles Morgan, and together they raised their girls, remaining life-long residents of Traverse City. After her kids started school full-time,...
Mr. John "Jack" G. Perreault
Jul 19, 2012
John G. "Jack" Perreault, 76, of Traverse City, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Cherry Hill Haven Jack was born on Friday, March 20, 1936 to the late John and Agnes (Provost) Perreault in Hubbell, MI. The family moved to the Detroit area when Jack was a young child. He attended school there and graduated from St. Anthony's High School...
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