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Jeannette A. Hunt

Jeannette A. Hunt

Jun 30, 2012

Suttons Bay - Jeannette A. Hunt, 95, of Northport passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau in Suttons Bay. Jeannette was born on February 2, 1917 to the late Robert and Martha (VanOrden) Loree in Lansing, MI. Jeannette enrolled in Nursing at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse with an...

E. Patrick Juras

E. Patrick Juras

Jun 29, 2012

Edward Patrick Juras, 72, formerly of Kewadin and Bloomfield Hills, MI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 29, 2012 at his home. A beloved, spiritual, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, E. Patrick Juras is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet Marie Juras and their four children - Kathleen (James)...

Sharon Evelyn Wright

Sharon Evelyn Wright

Jun 28, 2012

Sharon Evelyn Wright, 70 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 28, 2012. Sharon was born on October, 28, 1941 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Evelyn (Nestor) Hunn. She married her high school sweetheart Russell George Wright on June 27, 1959. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful...

Arthur John Haibel

Arthur John Haibel

Jun 28, 2012

Arthur J. Haibel, 82, of Traverse City, MI died on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was born on January 27, 1930 in Stow, OH, the son of John and Naundas (Grubb) Haibel. Art graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in physics and math. He served his country in the United States Army and worked 32 years as a...

Michael H. Dennos

Michael H. Dennos

Jun 28, 2012

Michael Dennos, the retired CEO of Chef Pierre and a founder of the Dennos Museum Center, "passed into the big pie shop in the sky, where he is now baking pies with his father and brothers," on Thursday, June 28th at his home in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 92. Michael Howard Dendrino was born on May 16,...

Alma Marguerite Korb

Alma Marguerite Korb

Jun 28, 2012

Traverse City - Alma Marguerite Korb, 69, of Traverse City passed away June 28, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Alma was born on May 11, 1943 in Traverse City to the late Virgil and Bernice (Wheaton) Hendges. On September 24, 1960, Alma married Aron Korb. Alma was a member of the Kalkaska Church of the Nazarene. In her spare time...

Mrs. Penny Lynn Belfry

Mrs. Penny Lynn Belfry

Jun 26, 2012

Traverse City - Penny Lynn Belfry, 55, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born on Sunday, June 16, 1957 to Harold Oliver and Rosemary Herrick Hull. She graduated from Bath High School in 1975, where she had been a state record holder in track and was serious...

Elmer L. Boyer Jr.

Elmer L. Boyer Jr.

Jun 25, 2012

Traverse City-Elmer Lee Boyer, Jr. 81, of Traverse City, died Monday morning, June 25, 2012 , at Tendercare of Traverse City. Born March 8, 1931, in Lake City, he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Boyer, Sr. and Elsie (Richmond) Boyer. On March 14, 1953, in Fife Lake, he married the love of his life, Beverly J. Kroesing,...

Elizabeth Eugenia "Betty" Parker

Elizabeth Eugenia "Betty" Parker

Jun 24, 2012

Elizabeth Eugenia (Woodhams) Parker died June 24 surrounded by her husband, Kenneth; her sister, Nancy; and her children, Marilyn, Nancy, and Robert. Betty was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on Sept. 21, 1913, to E. Eugene and Mildred (Washburn) Woodhams. Her brother, Robert Woodhams, was born in 1915 in North Dakota. Because the parents were teachers and musicians, their work moved...

Mr. Robert Lewis Haywood

Mr. Robert Lewis Haywood

Jun 23, 2012

Robert "Bob" Lewis Haywood, 81, died peacefully at home on June 23, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1930 in Empire Township, the son of George and Mary (Fortine) Haywood. In December of 1954, he married Nancy Lautner. Bob served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and he was a lifetime...

Mrs. Sharon Collier Fitzsimons

Mrs. Sharon Collier Fitzsimons

Jun 23, 2012

Sharon Collier Fitzsimons, 57, a true shining light to this world and inspiration to all who knew her, went home to her Savior on Saturday, June 23 at her home, surrounded by the loving care of her family. A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Sharon was born April 22, 1955 at Munson Hospital to Hugh and Sandra Collier. She attended...

Lawrence "Larry" R. Smith Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" R. Smith Jr.

Jun 23, 2012

Lawrence R. Smith Jr., "Larry", 65 of Traverse city, left this earth to be with his Saviour on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Larry was born on July 24, 1946 in Owosso, Michigan, to the late Lawrence R. Smith Sr. and Anne (Gould) Smith. Larry earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Hillsdale College in 1969, where he was a member...

Kevin Roger Bloomfield

Kevin Roger Bloomfield

Jun 21, 2012

Kevin Roger Bloomfield Died June 21, 2012 TRAVERSE CITY — Kevin Roger Bloomfield, 51, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born on April 23, 1961, in Owosso, to the late Roger and Rose (Hints) Bloomfield. He married Sherri Wilkins on Feb. 23, 2011, in Sault Ste. Marie. Kevin...

Bert Orland Kuehlhorn

Bert Orland Kuehlhorn

Jun 20, 2012

Williamsburg - Bert Kuehlhorn, 98, of Williamsburg passed away June 20, 2012 at Munson Hospice House. Bert was born on October 6, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Adolph and Ella (Katzbach) Kuehlhorn. During WWII, Bert served our country as a member of the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after five years of faithful service. Bert lived...

Mildred Louise Robertson

Mildred Louise Robertson

Jun 20, 2012

Traverse City - Mildred L. Robertson, 89, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away June 20, 2012 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Mildred was born on October 9, 1922 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late William and Gladys (Semrow) Dunn. Mildred worked for the City of Traverse City Billing Department. In her spare time she enjoyed baking and was famous...

Steven Michael Fancy

Steven Michael Fancy

Jun 19, 2012

Steven Michael Fancy, 53 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on March 15, 1959 in Detroit MI, to James and Patricia (Perry) Fancy. He married Marisa Starling on December 30, 1978. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful children. He retired at age 36...

Mrs. Evelyn May Millward

Mrs. Evelyn May Millward

Jun 18, 2012

Evelyn May Millward, 85 of Traverse City, MI went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 18. Evelyn, the daughter of George and Sadie Salem, was born on May 14, 1927 in Johnstown, PA. She was married to Dale Millward on August 5, 1951. During her working years, Evelyn was employed as a buyer for Alvin's and the...

Bill Golden

Bill Golden

Jun 18, 2012

Willard "Bill" Golden, 84, of Traverse City and Oro Valley, Ariz., passed away on Monday, June 18, with his loving family at his side. Bill was born on May 26, 1928, to Nathaniel and Martha (Carlisle) Golden in Traverse City. Bill resided in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa before returning to Traverse City where he stayed until his death. On May...

Rhette Byron Counts

Rhette Byron Counts

Jun 18, 2012

Rhette Byron Counts Died-June 18, 2012 Traverse City-Rhette B. Counts, 63, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died Monday morning, June 18, 2012, at his home, following a sudden illness. Born on June 15, 1949 in Clintwood, VA he was the son of the late Jess and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Counts. Rhette was a proud veteran and served his country with...

Mrs. Allene Ruth Rokos

Mrs. Allene Ruth Rokos

Jun 18, 2012

Allene Ruth Rokos, 85, a native of Traverse City passed away peacefully Monday, June 18, 2012 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Allene was born on Thursday, September 30, 1926 to the late Julius and Glada Davis Stricker in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School and married Howard Rokos on Thursday, July 19, 1945 in Traverse...

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