Daniel A. Dolanski D.O.
Oct 1, 2012
Daniel A. Dolanski, D.O. of Traverse City, went to be with his heavenly father on October 1, 2012. Dan was born in Hamtramck, Michigan to Arthur and Stella Dolanski on September 16, 1946. He married his true love, Patricia, on March 22, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan. Dan loved life. He was an adoring husband, loving father and grandfather, avid fisherman,...
Lois E. Meagher
Sep 30, 2012
Lois Elaine Meagher, 91, of Traverse City and formerly of Pontiac passed away peacefully Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Arbor House on Old Mission Peninsula. Lois was born on October 15, 1920 to the late Samuel and Myrtle (Hayes) Kirby in Duluth, MN. At a tender age Lois met a childhood friend that became the love of her life...
Elmy Mary Robertson
Sep 30, 2012
Traverse City - Elmy M. Robertson, 97 long time resident of Traverse City passed away September 30, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Elmy was born on April 20, 1915 in Lake Leelanau to the late Charles and Minnie (Borke) Kirt. On October 21, 1941 Elmy married Robert E. Robertson. Elmy loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed...
Robert M. Miller
Sep 28, 2012
Robert M. Miller ("Bob"), 90, of Traverse City passed away on September 28, 2012, at Traverse Manor surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on December 26, 1921, in Findlay, Ohio to the late Dr. (Charles) Merlin and Vera (Miley) Miller. He had one adopted sister, Mary Jean Miller. On July 23, 1949, he married Carmen G. Sundwick in...
Jack O. Brinkerhoff
Sep 27, 2012
Jack Odell Brinkerhoff, 80, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Jack was born on Monday, January 11, 1932 to the late Donald and Lois (Keck) Brinkerhoff in Lansing. The family moved to Clare where Jack graduated from high school. He then attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelors...
John F. Dickason
Sep 27, 2012
John F. Dickason, 67, of Traverse City , passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. John was born April 6, 1945 to the late Gerladine Alice (Broyles) and John Wayne Dickason in Toledo, OH. Following high school, he studied at Michigan State University where he earned his DVM degree. The son of an engineer,...
Dakota G. Stevens-Ogemaw
Sep 27, 2012
Dakota George Stevens - Ogemaw, 29, of Traverse City died Thursday, September 27, 2012 . Dakota was born on Wednesday, December 15, 1982 to Katherine Stevens and Gregory Nicholas, Jr. in Long Beach, CA. Dakota was a gifted artist who enjoyed drawing. He also enjoyed writing as well as composing poetry, fishing, and loved his dog "Mishkwe". He attended the...
Ann Currin Chambers
Sep 26, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY- Anne C. Chambers, 78, of Henderson, N.C., died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 26, 2012. Born April 17, 1934, in Henderson, N.C. , she was the daughter of the late Flemming B. and Alma L. Currin of N.C. She enjoyed attending Bay Pointe Community Church and felt welcomed there. The Prayer Team has whispered many prayers and they were answered!!....
Barbara Harper Thompson
Sep 26, 2012
Traverse City - Barbara H. Thompson, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 26, 2012 at the Munson Hospice House after a full and active life. Barbara was born on July 7, 1914 in Moline, Ill. to the late Frank and Lucy (Ainsworth) Harper. Barbara was married to Kenneth E. Thompson who preceded her in death in 1996. She...
Judith Ann Jandreski
Sep 26, 2012
Judith Ann Jandreski, 72, of Traverse City and formerly of Flint, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012, after a very brief battle with cancer at Munson Medical Center. Judith was born on June 10, 1940 to the late John "Pat" and Wanda (Hull) Mulvihill in Wyoming, MI. She was a graduate of Lee High School before entering Central Michigan...
Pamela Ann Blue
Sep 25, 2012
Traverse City-Pamela Ann Blue, 61, of Traverse City, died Tuesday morning, September 25, 2012, at her home. Born April 22, 1951, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Norma (Ragan) Blue. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and also enjoyed her association with the A.R.C. Camp. Pam was employed by Pranges and...
Martin M. Evans
Sep 24, 2012
Martin Michael Evans, 59, of Traverse City passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, in Saginaw. Martin was born on September 4, 1953 to the late James and Kathryn (Smith) Evans in Mason, MI. He proudly served his country with the United States Army, stationed both overseas and on our nation's soil. Returning from duty in Germany, Marty entered into marriage...
Andrew David Hoffman
Sep 23, 2012
Andrew "Andy" David Hoffman, 36, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Andrew was born on June 8, 1976, in Denver, CO to David Phillip and Gayle Janis (Dawson) Hoffman. Andy was a 1994 graduate from Traverse City Central High School and earned an associate's degree from Northwestern Michigan College. As an adult, he lived at various...
Ronald R. Ward
Sep 23, 2012
Ronald Ray Ward, 72, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Ronald was born on Sunday, October 01, 1939 to Cecil and Myrtle I. (Gross) Ward in Ridgeway, IL. Following high school, Ron earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from GM Institute, now Kettering. On October 18, 1958, Ron married Judith...
Jodi Kay Martinek
Sep 21, 2012
Jodi Kay Martinek, 53 of Williamsburg passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Jodi was born on March 5, 1959 in Detroit, MI to David and Kay (Armstrong) Carruthers. Volunteering was very important to Jodi, whether it be for Habit for Humanity, the Elk Rapids School System, or most recently the Wounded...
Madelon "Mimi" E. Dixon
Sep 20, 2012
Traverse City - Madelon E. Dixon, 88 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 20, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mimi was born on June 30, 1924 in Flint to the late Rosalie and Frank Hawes. On July 20, 1946 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Flint, she married Robert "Bob" W. Dixon. Mimi was a charter member...
Thelma H. Simmons
Sep 18, 2012
Thelma H. Simmons, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Battle Creek, left this earth on the morning of September 18, 2012 from the home she shared with her family. A spectacular rainbow appeared and lifted us up, her reassurance of well being in the next world, as she had promised. Thelma had a unique and wonderful spirit. She was...
Everett O. Antoine
Sep 17, 2012
Everett Oscar Antoine, 76, life long resident of Traverse City passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Munson Medical Center. Everett was born on March 6, 1936 to the late Oscar and Arvilla (Perrault) Antoine in Traverse City, MI. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1957, Everett entered into...
Kathryn Imogene Tuttle
Sep 17, 2012
Kathryn I. "Kay" Tuttle, 90, of Traverse City died September 17 at Munson Hospice House. Kay was born Kathryn Imogene Pickett in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and graduated from Shawnee High School. She moved to Ord, Nebraska, and then Los Angeles where she married Dean Blessing who later died while in the service. She moved to Traverse City in 1946 and married...
Helen Ann Haynes
Sep 17, 2012
Helen Ann Haynes, 73 of Glen Lake passed away Monday, September 17, 2012 at Munson Hospice house. Mass will be held for Helen at 10am on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. Philip of Neri Catholic Church in Empire with a visitation held one hour prior. Burial will take place at St. Philip Neri Cemetery. The family is being served...
