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...
Robert Lee Thurston
Jul 17, 2012
Robert Lee Thurston, 74, of Central Lake, died Tuesday, July 17, at Munson Medical Center after a short illness. He was born November 21, 1937 in Ann Arbor, the son of Lee Mohrmann and Jessie Holmes (Gothro) Thurston. Bob attended public school in Lansing, where his father served as Michigan's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Bob earned a Bachelor's degree from...
Mr. Charles Victor Klepac Ii
Jul 16, 2012
Charles Victor Klepac II, 89, of Traverse City passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Charles was born on Thursday, October 05, 1922. to the late Charles and Mary (Chamberlin) Klepac I, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was a graduate of Traverse City High School and was the host of many high school reunions....
Mr. Michael W. Aslin
Jul 16, 2012
Michael Wayne Aslin, 52, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home. He was born in Flint, Michigan on January 7, 1960 to David and Joan (Fuller) Aslin of Clio, Michigan. Michael was a 1978 graduate of Clio High School and attended Northwestern Michigan College of Traverse City, Michigan. Michael's love of automobiles led him...
Edith C. Blodgett
Jul 15, 2012
Edith Claire Blodgett, 85, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in France, on June 17, 1927, to Gaston and Claire (Becquet) Saudemont. On September 1, 1950, she married Howard H. Blodgett, whom preceded her in death on September 30, 1983. Her mother,...
Cleo U. Cook
Jul 14, 2012
Cleo U. (Flansburg-Valleau) Cook, 89, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Cleo was born on February 14, 1923 to the late Albert and Christal (Priest) Flansburg in Mayfield Township, Grand Traverse County. In early childhood the family moved to Grant Township and eventually Cleo spent the majority of her...
Margaret Jean (Ockert) Nelson
Jul 13, 2012
Margaret Jean (Ockert) Nelson, 86 of Traverse City passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at Tendercare in Traverse City. Visitation will be held for Margaret on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 4-8pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Barnum...
Ross R. French
Jul 12, 2012
Ross Robert French, 80, of Traverse City, Grawn and Galion, OH, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City surrounded by family. Ross was born on October 24, 1931 to the late Willard and Hazel (Ross) French in Pittsfield, MA. He entered into marriage with the former Maxine June Bohn on May 23, 1953...
Wayne Arthur Strait
Jul 11, 2012
Traverse City-Wayne Arthur Strait, 75, of Williamsburg (Barker Creek), Michigan, left his 'bodily universe' on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was born March 2, 1937 to the late 'Orville and Clarabelle Strait. He attended and graduated from Central High School of Traverse City, Michigan and furthered his education at Michigan State University, where he majored in electrical engineering and horticulture....
Robin Stewart Ennis
Jul 11, 2012
Robin Stewart Ennis, 52, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Robin was born on September 3, 1959 in Royal Oak, MI to Earl and Beverly (Solem) Ennis III. Robin graduated from Northport High School in 1978, NMC in 1982 and Ferris State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science...
Bernetta L. "Bunnie" Lardie
Jul 10, 2012
Traverse City-Bernetta L. "Bunnie" Lardie, 84, of Traverse City, died peacefully Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012, at her home, surround by her loving family, friends and hospice caregivers. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born February 28, 1928, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence "Olie" and Mitilda (King) Hamilton....
