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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
