Mary Heimforth
Nov 10, 2011
SUTTONS BAY — Mary Ann Heimforth passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, from complications following surgery. Mary Ann was born July 23, 1931, in Flint, and recently celebrated her 80th birthday in style with a surprise beach party given by her children at her Suttons Bay cottage.Mary Ann Erickson attended high school at Mount Mercy Academy...
Joseph O'Hara
Nov 10, 2011
---- — November 10, 2011, began our fond farewell to Joe, a good and faithful servant of what is treasured in life. The early morning hour was dark and peaceful, and the watch was lovingly kept at Grand Traverse Pavilions where he lived for three months. The night granted the gift of surcease from the trials of several years, delivering...
William 'Willie' Johns
Nov 7, 2011
---- — Traverse City — William G. "Willie" Johns Sr., 84, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at his home. Born Dec. 9, 1926, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nora (Chupp) Johns. On March 31, 1956, in Grand Rapids, he married the former Loretta E. Worm Willie was honorably discharged...
Robert 'Bob' Fitzgerald
Nov 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert James "Bob" Fitzgerald, 82, of Cedar, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 7, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Born June 8, 1929, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Leola Pearl (McCarthy) Fitzgerald.Bob proudly served his country with the United States National Guard during the Korean War.He...
Mary Wilcox
Nov 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Anna Wilcox, 96, long-time resident of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at her home in Traverse City.Mary was born Oct. 30, 1915, to the late Daniel and Catherine "Katie" (McCulloch) Rose, in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada. She moved to the Grand Traverse area in 1930, and grew up on the family farm in the...
Maxine Page
Nov 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Maxine Page, 73, of Traverse City, formerly of Southfield, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Maxine was born Dec. 20, 1937, to the late Thomas M. and Beddie May (Hampton) Gill, in McClelland, Ark.What began due to a chance encounter at the pool of the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island resulted...
Mary Doherty
Nov 1, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary J. Doherty, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Nov. 1, 2011, at the Arbor House, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on Feb. 9, 1930, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to the late George and Grace A. (Schildt) Krenos. In her spare time Mary enjoyed gardening, bird watching, crafting, reading and spending time with her family....
Chester 'Chet' Swanson
Oct 27, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Chester Lyle "Chet" Swanson passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2011, with his family at his side. Chet had driven to Sault Ste Marie in hopes of finding one more classic wooden boat to add to his collection when he became ill.Chet was born in Flint on Aug. 28, 1925, but spent most of his youth, and...
Mae Morse
Oct 26, 2011
---- — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Mae Ann Morse, 83 , of Newport News, Va., formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, 2011, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News.Born Sept. 28, 1928, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of the late William Fred and Lillian (Schreiber) Weber. On March 31, 1951, in Traverse City, she...
Mary Stockfisch
Oct 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Ann Stockfisch, 64, of Traverse City, passed away at home on Oct. 26, 2011. Mary Ann was born on Nov. 28, 1946, in New Castle, Pa. She was the only daughter of Horace E. and Zetta A. Hall. On Nov. 8, 1969, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Dave Stockfisch, in Hallston, Pa. Shortly...
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...
