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Jack Dunham

Jack Dunham

Jan 29, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Jack Raymond Dunham, 78, longtime resident of the Grand Traverse area, was welcomed into his heavenly home as he passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at home with his family by his side.Jack was born on Dec. 27, 1933, to the late Ernest and Alice (Hall) Dunham in Monroe Center. Jack was reunited with a love that...

Alfred Kavalar

Alfred Kavalar

Jan 29, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Alfred Kavalar, 98, of Old Mission Peninsula, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Alfred was born on Thursday, June 26, 1913, to the late Andrew and Marie (Holesck) Kavalar in Weisenfels, Austria.Entering into marriage with the former Alice E. Haslam on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1933, in Detroit, they would share 73...

Clifford Merrick

Clifford Merrick

Jan 28, 2012

Clifford Leroy Merrick, 90, of Kingsley, died tragically Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in a fire that destroyed his home. Cliff died with his loving pets, Chichi, Tequila and Pepper. Clifford was the son of the late James and Bessie (Williams) Merrick, of Westfield, Ill., born on Dec. 20, 1921. He graduated from Westfield High School, Davenport Business College and the...

Pantazes Pantazopoulos

Pantazes Pantazopoulos

Jan 28, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Pantazes "Ponzie" Pantazopoulos, age 88, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at Traverse Manor.The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Traverse Manor and to Hospice of Michigan for the wonderful care and compassion they provided for their father.Ponzie was born Feb. 9, 1923, to Thomas and Katherine (Schulz) Pantazopoulos. He was...

Angela Gore

Angela Gore

Jan 26, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Angela Marie "Angie" Gore, 40, of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. Born in Traverse City on Oct. 12, 1971, she was the daughter of Wes and Kathy (Coyne) Gore, who survive.Angie was truly a very special girl who brought much joy and love to those who surrounded her in life.She...

Clarence 'Fritz' Hults

Clarence 'Fritz' Hults

Jan 25, 2012

---- — LAKE BARRINGTON, Ill. — Clarence Hobart "Fritz" Hults, 90, passed away peacefully Jan. 25, 2012, at his home with his family at his side.Clarence was a Traverse City resident for most of his life, before moving three and a half years ago to Lake Barrington, Ill. Born in Lake City on Aug. 31, 1921, he was the son...

Jason Shaw

Jason Shaw

Jan 25, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Jason Michael Shaw, 35, of Traverse City, died at home from various medical complications Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2012. Born June 11, 1976, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, he was the son of Michael D. and Sally M. (Hayes) Shaw.Jason attended Traverse City Central High School and Northwestern Michigan College.At the age of 14 Jason...

Orange Hinds

Orange Hinds

Jan 24, 2012

WILLIAMSBURG — Orange Hinds, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away at his home in Hope Village on Jan. 24, 2012. Orange was born on Sept. 19, 1921, in Flint, the son of Orange Linzie and Susan Tracy (Sewell) Hinds. He was a 1940 graduate of Kalkaska High School. Orange was a veteran of World War II, serving in Britain, France, Luxemburg,...

Sallie Steinhebel

Sallie Steinhebel

Jan 23, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Sallie Ann Steinhebel, 80, of Buckley, formerly of Roscommon and Harrison Township, died Monday morning, Jan. 23, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born Dec. 19, 1931, in Warren, she was the daughter of Edmond and Ethel (Mackleit) Matthews.She is survived by her loving family; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Sandra Steinhebel, of Buckley; grandchildren, Eric and (Charlette)...

Tony Winowiecki

Tony Winowiecki

Jan 22, 2012

LEELANAU COUNTY — Anthony "Tony" Winowiecki, 80, longtime resident of Leelanau County, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at his home. Anthony was born on June 25, 1931, to the late Henry and Grace (Payne) Winowiecki on the family homestead in Elmwood Twp.Tony served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army.Upon returning home from the service,...

David Bugai

David Bugai

Jan 20, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — David Alvin Bugai, 63, of Elmwood Township, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at his home, with his loving family surrounding him.David was born Monday, Nov. 22, 1948, to the late Stephen and Ethel (Barger) Bugai, in Traverse City. He was a 1966 graduate of Traverse City St. Francis High School. On Dec. 30, 1967, he married...

Celine Ruskowski

Celine Ruskowski

Jan 20, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Celine Therese (Lukasiewicz) Ruskowski, 84, of Traverse City, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Celine was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1927, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Konczal) Lukasiewicz in Detroit. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1954, she married Anthony Ruskowski in Detroit and together they raised their family of six children....

Richard Holstine

Richard Holstine

Jan 20, 2012

WILLIAMSBURG — Richard James Holstine, 75, of Williamsburg, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.Beloved husband of Patricia Holstine of 55 years; loving father of Kathy (Mike), Jim (Sharen), Tom (Peggy), Jeff (Lisa), and Terry (Danielle); grandfather of 17; and great-grandfather of two.Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Elk Rapids on Friday, Jan. 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with...

William Halliday

William Halliday

Jan 19, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Former Franklin, Mich., resident William Halliday passed away quietly in Traverse City Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2012.Mr. Halliday was born in Dumfries, Scotland, in 1925, where he volunteered for service with the Royal Air Force and Navy. He served on an aircraft carrier during World War II. His tour of duty included a stop in India.He moved...

Geraldine Kinney

Geraldine Kinney

Jan 19, 2012

---- — ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Geraldine Kinney, 99, of Orange City, Fla., formerly of Traverse City, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at John Knox Medical Center in Orange City, Fla. Born Dec. 4, 1912, in Winchester, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Nellie (Foster) Bailey. On July 13, 1946, in Winchester, Ind., she married Eugene...

The Wayne O. Lemmen

The Wayne O. Lemmen

Jan 16, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Wayne O. Lemmen, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at French Manor.He was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Holland, Mich., to Raymond B. and Theresa (Huyser) Lemmen. Following graduation from Holland High School in 1939, he completed studies at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary. On May 22, 1944, while a seminary...

The Wayne O. Lemmen

The Wayne O. Lemmen

Jan 16, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Wayne O. Lemmen, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at French Manor.He was born Dec. 11, 1921, in Holland, Mich., to Raymond B. and Theresa (Huyser) Lemmen. Following graduation from Holland High School in 1939, he completed studies at Hope College and Western Theological Seminary. On May 22, 1944, while a seminary...

Matthew Moyer

Matthew Moyer

Jan 15, 2012

BATTLE CREEK — Matthew Paul Moyer, 26, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Battle Creek.Matthew was born Dec. 2, 1985, to Kathleen (Wight) Moyer, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Matt attended Traverse City West High School and was a member of the 2004 graduating class. From a very early age, Matt took...

Logan Shea

Logan Shea

Jan 14, 2012

TRAVERSE CITY — Logan Patrick Shea, 20, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at his home.Logan was born March 4, 1991, in Traverse City to Patrick and Ann (Kostrzewa) Shea. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 2009.Logan enjoyed going to concerts and music festivals, Frisbee golf, and hanging out with his friends.Surviving Logan...

Clifford Worm

Clifford Worm

Jan 14, 2012

INDIAN RIVER — Clifford V. Worm, 50, of Indian River, formerly of Traverse City, found peace in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.Born July 15, 1961, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Hazel (Kay) Worm Sr. On Dec. 31, 2000, in Las Vegas, he married the former Pamela Lux.Cliff was...

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