Violet Davis
Apr 14, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Violet Irene Manchester Davis, 93, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 14, 2012, surrounded by her family. Violet was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on July 11, 1918, the daughter of Estella (Burroughs) Sturtevant.Violet moved to Michigan in 2006 and made Traverse City her home. She will be deeply missed by her family and her many friends.Violet leaves her two...
Dorothy Fifarek
Apr 14, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy Alona (Chase) Fifarek, 91, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Munson Hospice House.Dorothy was born to Raymond and Rosa (Brezina) Chase on March 30, 1921, in Traverse City. She was married to Robert L. Fifarek on June 8, 1946, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.Dorothy graduated from St....
Jean Benson
Apr 14, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Jean Elizabeth Benson, 91, of Traverse City, passed away April 14, 2012, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living.Jean was born on Feb. 13, 1921, to Andrew and Valora (Griffin) Whitsell in Muskegon. Prior to graduation from Shelby High School, Jean met Everett Charles Benson. They later married in Shelby.Jean enjoyed golfing, dancing and playing bridge. She and Everett...
Kent Sweet
Apr 12, 2012
AUBURN HILLS — Kent Joseph Sweet, 59, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2012. Kent was born in Rochester on April 18, 1952. He moved with his family to Traverse City in 1966 where he attended Traverse City High School and Northwestern Michigan College. Kent was employed by Century, Inc. as a Maintenance Technician for over 20 years. He enjoyed...
Carol Stanley
Apr 12, 2012
Traverse City-Carol Evelyn Stanley, 89, of Traverse City, died Thursday morning, April 12, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. Born October 18, 1922, in Boyne City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late DeWitt Edgar and Grace Willow(Cheesebro)Calkins. On May 2, 1941, in Pontiac, she married the love of her life, Ernest P. Stanley, Jr., who preceded her in death...
Donald Clark
Apr 11, 2012
MESICK — Donald Clark, 91, of Mesick, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Munson Hospice House. Don was born in Cadillac on Friday, Oct. 1, 1920, to the late Orda and Clarence Clark. Following his graduation from high school, Don served our country as a member of the U.S. Army during WWII. In...
Barbara Roop
Apr 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Barbara Roop, 72, of Traverse City, passed away April 8, 2012, at her home.Barb was born Dec. 5, 1939, in Kingsley, to the late Earl and Norva (Weaver) Houghton. On Dec. 6, 1958, Barb married Delbert Roop in Kingsley.Barb drove a school bus for Traverse City Area Public Schools for 27 years prior to her retirement. In...
Ronald Stepka
Apr 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Ronald Edwin Stepka, 74, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born in Manistee on Sept. 4, 1937, to Matthew W. and Irene L. (Heuer) Stepka.After graduating from Manistee High School in 1955, Ron went on to Davenport College, where he earned an...
Arthur Secor
Apr 8, 2012
Buchanan, MI - Arthur W. Secor was born on April 15, 1926 in Traverse City. Art or Artie as his brother-in-law Ken Stricker and sister-in-law Sandy Hayes liked to call him grew up on a farm. Consequently when his older brother, Ed went to war, Art had to quit school and work the farm. After the war he enlisted into...
Mary Thirlby
Apr 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Elizabeth Thirlby, 66, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Mary was born on April 28, 1945, to the late James and Alice (Bird) Thirlby in Traverse City. She was raised in Traverse City and was a graduate of Traverse City High School. Mary loved to...
Louise Welch
Apr 7, 2012
EMPIRE — Louise Lorraine Welch, 87, of Empire, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.Louise was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Adeline (Payment) Brooks. Louise entered into marriage with the late Frank Welch on Oct. 9, 1943, in Miami, Fla.Louise was a devoted homemaker....
Robert 'Bob' Zaebst
Apr 7, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert "Bob" J. Zaebst, 90, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 7, 2012, after a brief illness. Bob was born on April 19, 1921, to the late John and Gladys (Lepard) Zaebst in Cleveland, Ohio.Bob served his country, joining the U.S. Army in Cleveland during World War II. He...
Lois Verstraete
Apr 7, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Lois P. Verstraete, 81, of Traverse City, passed away on April 7, 2012. Lois was born in Detroit in 1930 and was adopted by Charles and Marguerite (Mathes) Lynch. Lois attended Gesu Catholic School, Immaculata High School and graduated Marygrove College in Detroit with a degree in psychology and sociology in 1952. Upon graduation, she was hired...
Wilmer"Will" E. Ragan
Apr 5, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Wilmer Ragan, 84, of Traverse City, passed away April 5, 2012, at Cherry Hill Haven. Will was born on May 27, 1928, in Traverse City, at his family's home. He was the son of James and Vera (Cluff) Ragan. Will served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army. Upon returning home from service,...
Lillian Pekkala
Apr 3, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Lillian Hope Pekkala, 87, of Interlochen, died early Tuesday morning, April 3, 2012, while under the loving care of those who work at French Manor Assisted Living and Hospice of Michigan. Born March 4, 1925, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Toivo Edward and Annette (Schmidt) Pekkala.While living in the Detroit area, Lillian worked...
Marcel 'Gov' Carpenter
Apr 2, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Marcel Eugene "Gov" Carpenter, 87, of Traverse City, formerly of Elk Rapids, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. Marcel was born Nov. 3, 1924, to the late James and Mabel (Hosmer) Carpenter in Antrim County. Marcel entered into marriage with the former Bonnie Russell on Oct. 28, 1950,...
Marjorie F.
Apr 1, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Marjorie F. Fox, 96, of Traverse City, died Sunday afternoon, April 1, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born Oct. 20, 1915, in Frances, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ambie (Moore) Fuller. On Dec. 18, 1931, in Shawneetown, Ill., she married Richard W. "Bud" Fox, who preceded her in death on May 11,...
Virginia Jensen
Mar 31, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Virginia Marie "Ginny" Jensen, 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Flint, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 31, 2012, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer.Virginia was born Dec. 19, 1922, in Flint, to Rose (Derwin) and John MacDonald. As a very young woman, she met the love of her life, Thurman E. Jensen,...
Joseph Rink
Mar 31, 2012
Joseph Rink Flag Traverse City - Joseph Rink, 92 life long resident of Grand Rapids and recently of Traverse City passed away at his home on March 31, 2012. Joe was born on February 29, 1920 in Grand Rapids. He was born and raised in Grand Rapids and graduated from Ferris State University to become a pharmacist. He worked at...
Milton Lasco
Mar 26, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Milton Frank Lasco, "Bud", 79, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at Munson Medical Center.Milton was born on April 23, 1932, to the late Milton and Leila (Cook) Lasco in Powers Lake, Wis. On Nov. 22, 1979, Bud entered into marriage with the former June I. Burse in Ecorse.An expert tool and...
