Victor Blandin
Oct 25, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Victor John Blandin, 85, of Traverse City and formerly of Flint, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Victor was born on July 20, 1926, to the late Victor C. and Helen (McGary) Blandin in New Rochelle, N.Y. Vic made his way to Maryland and eventually Flint. Settling in Flint, Vic...
Yola Monroe
Oct 22, 2011
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Yola Ann Monroe, 84, passed away on her terms peacefully letting go at the Munson Hospice House on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011.She was a native of Michigan, a longtime resident of Traverse City, and the sort of person who anyone would have been proud to call "neighbor," "friend" or "mother."Born in the Highland Park area...
Stephen Beeker, D.D.S.
Oct 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Stephen D. "Steve" Beeker, 72, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Steve was born July 15, 1939, in Hopkinsville, Ky., the son of Donald and Florence (Gollmier) Beeker, and grew up in Indianapolis.He graduated from Indiana University and also the IU School of Dentistry. He practiced family dentistry for five years in northern Michigan before...
Rex Dobson
Oct 20, 2011
BINGHAM TOWNSHIP — A mighty oak has fallen. Rex Dobson, 87, passed away at Munson Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. His last days were spent much like many former days, greeting friends and neighbors, talking of farming and the weather, inquiring about family members and wishing visitors well. Rex always thought of others before himself.Rex was born in...
Norman Erickson
Oct 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Norman James Erickson, 94 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Munson Hospice House. Norman was born July 29, 1917, in Burlington, Iowa, to the late Hilmer and Julia (Gilberg) Erickson. He married the late Mary Ellen Gauss on Dec. 28, 1940, also in Burlington, Iowa. Together they lovingly raised two daughters,...
Norman Erickson
Oct 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Norman James Erickson, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Munson Hospice House.Norman was born July 29, 1917, in Burlington, Iowa, to the late Hilmer and Julia (Gillberg) Erickson. He married the late Mary Ellen Gauss on Dec. 28, 1940, also in Burlington. Together they lovingly raised two daughters, Joyce and Janice.Norman...
Genevieve Peplinski
Oct 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Genevieve D. Peplinski, 94, beloved mother and grandmother, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving God on Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, with her loving daughters by her side.Born Jan. 30, 1917, in Maple City, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Osie) Schettek. On Sept. 28, 1940, at...
Louise Dilloway
Oct 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Louise Elaine Dilloway, 52, of Traverse City, entered into eternal life Tuesday morning, Oct. 18, 2011, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, from a brain aneurysm. Louise was born in Traverse City on June 13, 1959, the daughter of the late Don and Leona (Hasenkamp) Garno. She attended and became a graduate of St. Francis Catholic High...
Norman Edick
Oct 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Norman Lee Edick, 78, of Cedar, died Monday morning, Oct. 17, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.Born Jan. 17, 1933, in Flint, he was the son of the late Ross Eldon and Betty (Shorey) Edick. On Sept. 3, 1960, in West Branch, he married the former Ina A. Gorman.Norm faithfully served...
Carole Thompson
Oct 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Carole Gene Thompson, 69, longtime resident and pharmacy owner of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, following a seven-year battle with cancer. Carole was born on Aug. 20, 1942, to Richard A. Green and Ethel M. (Kroupa) Green, in Detroit. She moved to Traverse City at an early age, graduating from...
Joseph "Joe" Merchberger
Oct 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph F. "Joe" Merchberger Jr., 92, of Traverse City, formerly of Troy, died Monday morning, Oct. 17, 2011, at his home.Born July 16, 1919, in Birmingham, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Agnes (Weimer) Merchberger. On Sept. 10, 1990, in Las Vegas, he married the former Lucille D. Bryan.He proudly served his...
Mary Nicola
Oct 16, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary was called home by God on Sunday Oct. 16, 2011. While being in perfect health for 92 years, the last few months of her life created some obstacles which made her yearn to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and so many friends and family that have gone on before her.Born May 8, 1919,...
William Shaw
Oct 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William Stewart Shaw passed peacefully into an eternal life with his Lord and Savior Oct. 15, 2011, at home surrounded by his family."Bill" was born on the family homestead in rural Haubstadt, Ind., on July 19, 1923, to Velma "Muriel" (Stewart) and Carl Clark Shaw. Bill graduated from Haubstadt High School in 1941. With his country at...
Margaret Scott
Oct 14, 2011
FIFE LAKE — Margaret Scott, 72, of Fife Lake, died Oct. 14, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Margaret was born on March 3, 1939, in Rapid City, to the late Robert Purcell Morrison and Nellie (Jerome) Morrison. In 1956, Margaret married Charles D. Scott. After graduating from High School in Rapid City, she attended NMC and became a certified legal...
Gerald 'Jerry' Olson
Oct 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Gerald Paul Olson, 77, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Jerry was born Friday, Jan. 26, 1934, to the late Otto and Ila Olson. He graduated from Traverse City High School and worked for three years in a pharmacy, which he enjoyed. He then worked 34 years for...
Douglas Bugai
Oct 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Douglas Neal Bugai, 61, of Beaver Island and a native of Greilickville, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at his family home, surrounded by his family.Doug was born on Friday, July 7, 1950, to the late Stephen and Ethel Bugai in Traverse City. Following graduation from high school, Doug served our country as a member of the U.S....
Constance Elaine (Beebe) Lerch
Oct 13, 2011
WILLIAMSBURG — Constance "Connie" Elaine (Beebe) Lerch, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born July 15, 1926, in Charlotte, to the late Elmer Melvin and Hazel (Wilson) Beebe. She married Norbert Lerch on April 19, 1952. Together they lovingly raised three sons. Connie attended Michigan State University followed...
Carolyn Schleede
Oct 12, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Carolyn K. Schleede, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Oct. 12, 2011, at Culver Meadows. Carolyn was born on May 16, 1917, in Traverse City, to the late Raleigh and Henrietta (Davis) Shisler. On April 27, 1943, Carolyn married Roland Schleede. He preceded her in death in 1997. In her spare time Carolyn enjoyed going on walks,...
Jean Holland-Wood
Oct 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jean Holland-Wood, 84, of Traverse City and Mt. Pleasant, died Oct. 10, 2011.Oct. 10, 2011, was the most beautiful night, a warm fall night with a nearly full moon. At about 1 a.m. at Country Pleasures Assisted Living in Traverse City, a beautiful woman passed into a new life. This classy, spunky, smart woman with a cute...
Mary Jones
Oct 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary McShane Jones, of Concord, Mass., and Traverse City, entered into eternal life on Oct. 9, at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Mary was born May 6, 1932, in Kettering, Ohio, to Loretta and James McShane. She was educated at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing...
