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Bernard Dockery
Mar 18, 2012
WILLIAMSBURG — Bernard Joseph Dockery, 89, of Williamsburg, passed away March 18, 2012, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.He was born on the family farm in Williamsburg on May 27, 1922, to the late Patrick and Delia (King) Dockery. In June 1940, Bernard graduated from Williamsburg High School, where he was class president. He married Adeline Hoyne on Aug. 18, 1951,...
John Heim
Mar 17, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — John B. Heim, 81, of Traverse City, passed away March 17, 2012, at Birchwood Nursing Center. John was born on Sept. 1, 1930, in Traverse City, to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Bennett) Heim. On Oct. 2, 1954, John married Charlene L. Nickel, and together they have shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. John was a farmer,...
Paul Wolf
Mar 15, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Paul Raymond Wolf, 67, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 15, 2012, at home, with his beloved family surrounding his bedside. Paul was born on Thursday, July 20, 1944, to Bernard and Sadie (Cook) Wolf in Mayfield Township. He attended St. Mary's of Hannah School and Kingsley High School, then furthered his education at the...
Joan Quick
Mar 14, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Joan Elaine Quick, 83, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. Joan was born Oct. 27, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Hildegard (Roggelein) McGovern, of Monroe.On Jan. 31, 1947, at Christ Lutheran Church in Monroe, Joan entered into marriage with Lewis...
Richard 'Rich' Nunemaker
Mar 12, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard T. "Rich" Nunemaker Jr., 56, of Lake Ann, died Monday afternoon, March 12, 2012, from an apparent heart attack, while playing racquetball at the Grand Traverse Athletic Club.Born Feb. 3, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Mary (Rider) Nunemaker. On March 8, 1999, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, he...
Edwin Brown
Mar 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Edwin Palmer Brown, 98, of Traverse City and formerly of Lansing, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Edwin was born on Oct. 7, 1913, to the late Edwin T. and Ruby (Palmer) Brown in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. After graduating from Saulte Ste. Marie High School, he worked in marine...
Joyce Emerson
Mar 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Joyce Emerson, 89, of Traverse City, passed away March 9, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Kenneth) Selden, of Spring Arbor, Janet (Patrick) Roskelley, of Traverse City, and Barbara (David) Burgess, of Kalamazoo; and grandchildren, Michael Roskelley, Susan Roskelley and Daniel Selden. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 2...
Valerie Terreault
Mar 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Valerie Ethel Terreault, 93, of Traverse City, passed away the morning of Friday, March 9, 2012, in her home. Valerie was born Dec. 28, 1918, in Detroit, to Edwin and Emma (Herbon) Oswald.She enjoyed cooking and baking, and made Christmas cookies until the age of 91. She was an avid Bridge player and played Pinochle up until...
Joyce Emerson
Mar 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Joyce Emerson, 89, of Traverse City, passed away March 9, 2012, at Country Pleasures. Joyce was born on May 28, 1922, in Holton, the daughter of R. Austin and Neva (Kempf) Murphy. On Feb. 9, 1957, Joyce married William J. Emerson in Holton. Joyce loved to play Scrabble, cribbage and several other card games. In her spare...
Leonard Hamilton
Mar 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Leonard L. Hamilton, 83, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died early Thursday morning, March 8, 2012, at Munson Medical Center.An honorably discharged veteran, Leonard faithfully served his county with the United States Army during World War II.Leonard was a longtime member of Williamsburg United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed attending church services and interacting with his...
Charlotte Reamer
Mar 6, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Charlotte Jane Reamer, of Traverse City, passed away March 6, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., after receiving last rites at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital after complications with delivery. Charlotte was born on March 5, 2012, at 6:51 a.m., at Munson Medical Center, where she was baptized. Charlotte weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz., and was 20 inches long. She...
C. Cowsert
Mar 5, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — C. Linn Cowsert II, went home to be with his father, God, his brother, Jesus, and many other friends and family members on Monday, March 5, 2012, while in the arms of his wife of 42 years, Lynn.Linn, as he was known to family and friends, was born March 27, 1947, in Pontiac, to his late parents,...
Martha Raney
Mar 5, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Martha Anna Raney, 94, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died early Monday morning, March 5, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, following a brief illness.Born Sept. 12, 1917, in Westfield, Ind., she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Jessup) Stephenson. On Sept. 24, 1937, in Traverse City, she married Kenneth Raney, who preceded her...
Lillian Powell
Mar 3, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Lillian Gertrude (Knapp) Powell, 94, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, surrounded by her family at Munson Medical Center.She was born on a farm near Reed City to Alford and Alvina (Morris) Knapp on March 19, 1917. On June 25, 1949, she married George William Powell in the Methodist Church in Reed City. She graduated from LeRoy...
Harry Elliott
Mar 1, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Harry James Elliott, 84, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Harry was born Jan. 11, 1928, to the late William and Sarah (Platt) Elliott in Romeo.Harry served his country as a member of the U. S. Air Force.On Feb. 7, 1956, Harry married the former Sally J. Brooks...
Thomas 'Bud' Cocking
Mar 1, 2012
WILLIAMSBURG — Thomas Glenwood "Bud" Cocking, 98, of Williamsburg, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Hope Village in Williamsburg. Tom was born Tuesday, April 29, 1913, to the late Thomas and Stella (Bastion) Cocking Sr., in the Houghton/Hancock area of Michigan. From early childhood, Tom started a lifelong love of the woods and lakes. He...
Mary Chisholm
Jan 31, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Tankersley Chisholm, 81, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.Mary was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Brownfield, Texas, to the late Samuel and Edna (Beard) Tankersley. She married George Chisholm on July 25, 1949, in Brownfield, Texas. After graduating with honors from Brownfield...
Virginia Lee Throop
Jan 31, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Virginia "Ginny" Lee Throop, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1924, in Flint, to the late Herbert and Elsie (Johnson) Allen. Ginny married Thorp "Bill" Throop on June 28, 1947, in Traverse City. Ginny proudly served in the United States Army as a WAC...
Harold Morgan
Jan 31, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Harold Grant Morgan, 71, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Harold was born on Thursday, Nov. 7, 1940, to the late Floyd and Isla (Weaver) Morgan in Kingsley.Harold served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had been employed at Burwood and...
Teresa Dancer
Jan 30, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Teresa "Catherine" Dancer passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at her home in Traverse City, at the age of 45, following a courageous 26-month battle with brain cancer. She was under the loving care of her family, aided by Munson Hospice, at the time. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 1, 1966, Catherine was...
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