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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...

Wanda Louise Beers

Wanda Louise Beers

Jun 18, 2012

Traverse City - Wanda L. Beers, 90, of Traverse City passed away June 18, 2012 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Wanda was born on December 3, 1921 in Bath to the late F. Rae and Ethel (Swarthout) Gibbs. The family lived in the Laingsburg area and later moved to Lansing. A 1940 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, she also...

Sylvester Odell Penney

Sylvester Odell Penney

Jun 16, 2012

Obituary Flag Sylvester Odell Penney, 96 of Elmwood Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2012. He passed away at Munson Hospice House where the family appreciated the great care Hospice provides. Sylvester was born on July 24, 1915 in Midland County to the late George L. and Millie Marie (Draves) Penney. He married Delphine Wisneskie who passed away...

Ardythe J. Williams

Ardythe J. Williams

Jun 15, 2012

Ardythe June Williams, 90 of Traverse City Michigan passed away quietly on June 15, 2012 at 10:15 PM while under the loving care of Country Pleasures Assisted Living. Ardythe was born Ardythe June Kingscott, she graduated from Traverse City High School in 1939 and went on to serve over 20 years as a Licensed Psychiatric Attendant Nurse at the Traverse...

Helen E. Cluff

Helen E. Cluff

Jun 15, 2012

Helen Elberta Cluff, 91, of Traverse City, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at French Manor. Helen was born August 27, 1920 on Old Mission Peninsula to Robert and Lovina (Little) Cooper. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1939 and attended Lewis-Chapin School of Business. She was employed at Traverse City Implement Company from 1940 - 1942 and...

Russell Henry Hopple

Russell Henry Hopple

Jun 15, 2012

Glen Arbor - Russell Henry Hopple, 62, of Glen Arbor and formerly Pennsylvania passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at home in Glen Arbor, with family by his side. Russell was born on June 11, 1950 to the late Henry and Mabel (Greene) Hopple in Toledo, OH. He entered into marriage with the love of his life and best friend...

Bernadine D. Burkholder

Bernadine D. Burkholder

Jun 14, 2012

Traverse City-Bernadine D. "Bea" Burkholder, 90, of Williamsburg, formerly of Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Palmdale, CA, died Thursday morning, June 14, 2012, at Tendercare of Traverse City, with her family by her side. Born July 19, 1921, in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lura M. ( DeLine) Rushton. On May 27, 1939 in Traverse City, she...

Bernadine D. Burkholder

Bernadine D. Burkholder

Jun 14, 2012

Traverse City-Bernadine D. "Bea" Burkholder, 90, of Williamsburg, formerly of Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Palmdale, CA, died Thursday morning, June 14, 2012, at Tendercare of Traverse City, with her family by her side. Born July 19, 1921, in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lura M. ( DeLine) Rushton. On May 27, 1939 in Traverse City, she...

Ruth E. Reeves

Ruth E. Reeves

Jun 11, 2012

Ruth Estelle Reeves, 91, of Traverse City and formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. Ruth was born on November 14, 1920 to the late James and Julia (Silver) Stallard in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her loving family, her three children, Claudette (Keith) Johnson of Traverse City,...

Thomas James "Jim" Conlon

Thomas James "Jim" Conlon

Jun 11, 2012

Thomas James "Jim" Conlon Died-June 11, 2012 Traverse City-Thomas James "Jim" Conlon, 90, a long time resident of Traverse City, died Monday evening, June 11, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born December 17, 1921, in Detroit, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Frances Irene (Byrnes) Conlon Jim faithfully served his country with the United States Marine...

Mary Ann Lenden

Mary Ann Lenden

Jun 11, 2012

Mary Ann Lenden, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Mary was born April 10, 1925 in Kankakee, IL. She married Robert A. Lenden in June, 1943 and had just recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Our mom was a wonderful, caring, creative mom. She was one of the very...

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