Carol Brondyke
Dec 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Carol I. Brondyke, 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on Jan. 19, 1938, in Traverse City to Kenneth and Martha (Stephenson) Raney. She married the love of her life Neil "Bud" Brondyke Jr. on Aug. 31, 1957, in Traverse City.Carol...
Bonita 'Bo' Leiteritz
Dec 2, 2011
ANN ARBOR — Bonita Anne Leiteritz, 63, of Traverse City, formerly of Wisconsin, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.Bonita was born June 12, 1948, to the late George and Beatrice (Logan) Betrus, in Detroit.Bo, as she was known to most, was raised and attended school in Southfield, before entering college in Mount...
Kyle Mcghee
Nov 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Our beloved son, brother and friend, Kyle Ryan McGhee, 23, of Traverse City and Kingman, Ariz., returned to his Heavenly home Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Union Twp. Kyle was born on March 12, 1988, to Timothy McGhee and Jacqueline Priest in Charleston, S.C.Kyle grew up mostly in the Grand Traverse area, arriving at the young age...
Thelma Seabrook
Nov 29, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Thelma E. Seabrook, 95, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at Boardman Lake Glens Assisted Living of Traverse City. Thelma was born June 14, 1916, to the late Lennie and Nova Beardsley.Thelma spent her childhood years at the family home on West Front Street, where she met many of those who would...
Robert Harrison
Nov 28, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert E. Harrison, 87, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Bob was born in Lansing on Saturday, Feb. 9, 1924, the only child of Philo and Marguerite (Eicher) Harrison. He married Ann Derry on Saturday, May 30, 1992, in Traverse City. Leaving Michigan State University in 1942, he joined the U. S. Navy.After completing the...
Don (Kline) Foxworth
Nov 28, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Don N. (Kline) Foxworth, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Rapids, died early Monday morning, Nov. 28, 2011, following a sudden illness at his home. Born Jan. 22, 1961, in Ypsilanti, he was the son of William C. and June Ilene (Bunn) Kline.As a young man, Don grew up in Kalkaska and graduated from Kalkaska High School...
Everell Thayer
Nov 27, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Everell D. Thayer Jr., 87, of Lake Ann and formerly of Grand Rapids, died Sunday evening, Nov. 27, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Born Aug. 20, 1924, in Lansing, he was the son of the late Everell and Dorothy (Game) Thayer. On Oct. 24, 1947, in Greenville, he married the former Florence Bell who survives.He was a proud...
Philip Williams
Nov 27, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Philip Michael Williams, 20, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a tireless struggle with cancer.Philip was born on July 31, 1991, in Traverse City to the late Philip Carl and Mary Elizabeth (Huthmacher) Williams. He grew up in Bingham Township and attended Suttons...
Marie Eikey
Nov 25, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marie Antoinette Eikey, 79, of Traverse City, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Born Oct. 30, 1932, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Antoinette (Labinski) Cebula. On May 20, 1978, in Traverse City, she married DeVere "Ike" Eikey, who preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 2003.Marie loved to travel...
Donna Ockert
Nov 23, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Donna Marie Ockert, 70, of Interlochen, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, as the result of an auto accident.Donna was born on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1940, to the late David and Blanche (Dunham) Egan in Thompsonville. She entered into marriage with Frederick James Ockert on Saturday, Nov. 22, 1958, at...
Richard P. Smith
Nov 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard "Dick" P. Smith, 89, of Traverse City, entered into the mystery of eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, with his loving family, hospice and Orchard Creek Supportive Care Living staff by his side. Dick was born on April 9, 1922, in Dundee, to the late Edwin and Clare (Stowell) Smith. Dick married Mary L. Lerch,...
Richard P. Smith
Nov 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard "Dick" P. Smith, 89, of Traverse City, entered into the mystery of eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, with his loving family, hospice and Orchard Creek Supportive Living staff by his side. Dick was born on April 9, 1922, in Dundee, to the late Edwin and Clare (Stowell) Smith. Dick married Mary L. Lerch, his...
Richard P. Smith
Nov 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard "Dick" P. Smith, 89, of Traverse City, entered into the mystery of eternal life on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, with his loving family, hospice and Orchard Creek Supportive Care Living staff by his side. Dick was born on April 9, 1922, in Dundee, to the late Edwin and Clare (Stowell) Smith. Dick married Mary L. Lerch,...
Susan Hayward Sayre
Nov 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Susan Sayre, 95, passed away on Nov. 21, 2011. Born on Oct. 23, 1916, she was the third of four children of Ernestine Marie (Era Gliem) and Roy G. Hayward, D.D.S. Raised in Detroit, she attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University, graduating in 1938 with a degree in education. She taught elementary school science from...
Dr. (Dmytro) R. Daciuk
Nov 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. Daniel (Dmytro) R. Daciuk, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Nov. 21, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born June 4, 1935, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, to the late Dmytro and Anastasia (Lazchuk) Daciuk. He married Donna M. Needle on Aug. 25, 1962, in Pontiac. Together they lovingly raised...
Richard L. Kroupa
Nov 21, 2011
FIFE LAKE — Richard Lee Kroupa , 61, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Fife Lake.Richard was born on Jan. 29, 1950, to the late Frederick and Dorothy (Belleville) Kroupa in Traverse City. Rich had a happy childhood growing up on the family farm on Old Mission Peninsula. He was a...
Geneve Avery
Nov 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Geneva Jewell Avery, of Traverse City, went home to the Lord on Monday morning, Nov. 21, 2011, at Bay Ridge Living Center. Born Feb. 7, 1924, in Union, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Florence Elizabeth (Hornbrook) Gowen. On Dec. 2, 1944, in Capac, she married Dr. James Lester Avery and dedicated her...
Traisen Achard
Nov 20, 2011
KINGSLEY — Traisen Jace Achard, infant son of Troy and Jill (Brodbent) Achard, was stillborn on his due date Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Nov. 20, 2011 — a date that many babies were probably due, but one in particular...baby boy Achard. All excitement and joy turned to hurt, sadness, confusion and anger —...
Dorr Mead
Nov 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorr Joseph Mead, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Tendercare Health Care of Leelanau of complications from congestive heart failure and a stroke.He was the third child of Orr and Lillian Mead. Born in Allegan, he moved frequently with his family during his childhood. The family arrived in Traverse City in 1935, and Dorr graduated from...
Karen Annis
Nov 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Karen Ann Annis, 60, a longtime resident of the Grand Traverse area, passed away in the company of her family Thursday evening, Nov. 17, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.For 10 years Karen was employed by Traverse City Public Schools working as an aide with special needs children. She truly loved her association with the children and her...
