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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Jay Houghton
Jan 13, 2012
KINGSLEY — William "Bill" Jay Houghton, 70, of Kingsley, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Bill was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Kingsley, to the late Earl and Norva (Weaver) Houghton. He married Carol Knight on Jan. 19, 1974, in Traverse City.Bill honorably served our country in the Vietnam War. He loved...
Lalena Longest
Jan 12, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Lalena Jean (Gouthard) Longest, 42, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at her home Jan. 12, 2012.Lalena was born Sept. 26, 1969, to Robert "Skip" Neal Gouthard and Donna Elizabeth (Eversole) Gouthard, in Phoenix, Ariz. Lalena grew up in Phoenix and attended school there. Lalena enjoyed spending time with her friend and mentor Larry Murphy. Together they...
Elaine Witschger Ricker
Jan 10, 2012
---- — BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Irma Elaine Witschger Ricker, 79, beloved wife of Edwin Donald Ricker, passed away Jan. 10, 2012, in Bonita Springs, Fla., after a brief but courageous battle with stomach cancer.Elaine was the cherished daughter of Edgar and Irma Witschger and lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, until attending Miami University in Oxford, where she graduated with a...
Victoria Clark
Jan 10, 2012
---- — TRAVERSE CITY --- Vickie Clark, 90, of Traverse City, passed away Jan. 10, 2012, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Vickie was born on July 9, 1921, in Suttons Bay, to the late James and Amelia (Koszarek) Horton. At the age of five the family moved to Traverse City, where Vickie attended school. She graduated as valedictorian from Traverse City...
Phyllis Manville
Jan 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Phyllis Louise Manville, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.Phyllis was born on Oct. 29, 1926, in Traverse City, to the late Earl and Nellie (Weathers) Akey. She married the late Orval Charles Manville on June 19, 1948, also in Traverse City. Phyllis attended The...
Esther Hall
Jan 9, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Esther Marie Hall, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Esther was born Sept. 30, 1922, to the late Fred and Irene (Platte) Brakel at the Brakel family farm in Traverse City. On June 29, 1946, she entered into marriage with Frank R. Hall at St. Francis Catholic Church in...
Margaret 'Peggy' Renwick
Jan 9, 2012
LAKE LEELANAU — Margaret Ann "Peggy" Renwick, 79, of Lake Leelanau, died peacefully Monday evening, Jan. 9, 2012, at her home, surrounded by her loving and supportive family. Born Jan. 30, 1932, in West Branch, she was the daughter of the late Russell G. and Ida L. (Link) Shiel. On Sept. 1, 1951, in West Branch, she married William R....
Rosemary Standfest
Jan 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Rosemary Standfest, 64, resident of the Grand Traverse area, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Rosemary was born May 10, 1947, to Ernie Barber and the late Donna Farley in Dryden. Rosemary was born and raised in the Dryden area, graduating from Almont High School before entering Owosso Bible College.While attending...
Jeana O'Kane
Jan 8, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY — Jeana Marie O'Kane, 46, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 8, 2012. Born on Oct. 15, 1965, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of Joan and John Wambold. She married Rory O'Kane, of Ireland, in 1992 in Traverse City. Jeana attended Traverse City public schools and graduated from Traverse City...
Robert Griffin
Jan 7, 2012
GRAWN — Robert D. Griffin, 71, of Grawn, passed away Jan. 7, 2012, at his home.Bob was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Traverse City, to the late Raymond and Etta (Conroy) Griffin. On Nov. 28, 1959, Bob married the former Bonnie Beckwith.Bob honorably served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the...
