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,...
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...
