Virginia Bishop
Mar 24, 2012
ACME — Virginia Ann (Oberlin) Bishop, 82, life-long resident of Traverse City and Acme, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.Virginia was born Sept. 23, 1929, to the late Wilbert and Esther (Pertner) Oberlin, in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City Central in 1947, and went on to Davenport College where she received...
Leslie Whitesel
Mar 24, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Leslie "Ed" Edward Whitesel, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Munson Medical Center. Ed grew up in Seattle, Wash., and loved the water and the outdoors, especially steelhead fishing with his dad. As a boy he was a newspaper carrier, a lifeguard, a trumpet player in the Seattle All City Orchestra and a proud...
Joan Gallagher
Mar 22, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Joan Gallagher, 83, of Cincinnati and a recent resident of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, at her home with family by her side. Joan was born on Aug. 3, 1928, to the late George and Emma (Heimkreiter) Kruck in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by her loving family; her husband, John "Jack" Gallagher, of...
Paul Steinorth
Mar 22, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Paul William Steinorth, 72, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Paul was born on Nov. 17, 1939, in Alpena, to the late William Theodore and Nellie (Kauffman) Steinorth. On Feb. 1, 1964, he married Leona Donajkowski, and together they brought up four loving and forthright sons. Paul served honorably in the United...
James Hall Stone
Mar 21, 2012
EMPIRE — James "Pete" Hall Stone, 93, of Empire, passed away at Sunrise Assisted Living in Rochester on March 21, 2012. James was born on Nov. 29, 1918, in Benton, Ky., to the late William Hampton and Cora Ann (Cole) Stone. On July 25, 1939, James married Wilma Thweatt in South Fulton, Tenn. James honorably served our country as a...
Elizabeth Keister
Mar 20, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Keister, 56, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with her loving husband at her side. Beth was born on Oct. 6, 1955, in Traverse City, to the late William R. and Beulah M. (Humpf) Braun. Beth met Christopher Bill Keister, and the two were married on June 8, 1985. On Feb....
Elizabeth Keister
Mar 20, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Keister, 56, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with her loving husband at her side. Beth was born on Oct. 6, 1955, in Traverse City, to the late William R. and Beulah M. (Humpf) Braun. Beth met Christopher Bill Keister, and the two were married on June 8, 1985. On Feb....
Elizabeth Keister
Mar 20, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Keister, 56, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with her loving husband at her side. Beth was born on Oct. 6, 1955, in Traverse City, to the late William R. and Beulah M. (Humpf) Braun. Beth met Christopher Bill Keister, and the two were married on June 8, 1985. On Feb....
Karen O'Neil
Mar 19, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Karen Louise O'Neil, 63, of Traverse City passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her daughters.Karen was born April 21, 1948, in Muskegon, the eldest child of Roy and Loretta (Giroux) Schultz. She married Michael O'Neil on Aug. 17, 1968, in Muskegon. They were married for 39 years.Karen was a homemaker and...
Warren Sharp
Mar 19, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Warren D. Sharp, 72, of Traverse City, died Monday afternoon, March 19, 2012, at his home following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 4, 1939, in Jackson, to loving parents, Warren and Maxine (Young) Sharp.At an early age his prowess as an athlete became apparent as he excelled in the sports of baseball, wrestling and tennis....
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...
