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...
Maryellen Black
Oct 8, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Maryellen Kirchner Black, 59, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, after a year long battle with cancer.She was born April 14, 1952, in Southfield, to parents Frank and Mildred (Luther) Kirchner. She spent her early years at the family home in Southfield. She graduated from Rosary High School in Detroit...
Norman Rademacher
Oct 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Norman G. Rademacher, 84, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.Norman was born April 7, 1927, in Mount Pleasant, to the late Gerred and Merita (Albar) Rademacher. Norman honorably served our country in the U.S. Army. He was married to Eunice (Rice) in 1951. After she passed away in 1973, he married June (Walter)...
Dr. 'Mike' C. Yost
Oct 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. Albert "Mike" Carl Yost, 77, of Traverse City and formerly of Livonia, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Mike was born on Aug. 31, 1934, to the late Albert and Velma (Darby) Yost in Grosse Pointe. He graduated from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Ill.On June 11, 1955,...
Barbara Dilloway
Oct 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Barbara J. Dilloway, 88, of Traverse City and formerly of Howell, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Barbara was born on Nov. 12, 1922, to the late Ernest "Red" and Anna (Altman) Eilert in Howell. Barbara graduated as valedictorian from Howell High School in 1940. She attended Michigan State University...
Joyce Maher
Oct 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joyce F. Maher, 83, of Traverse City, formerly of Birmingham, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011.Joyce was born on Jan. 23, 1928, to the late George and Ruperta (McCormick) Campau in Detroit. After graduating from Visitation High School and Mercy College she enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a registered nurse in San...
Paul Harlan
Oct 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Paul T. Harlan, 96, of Traverse City, died Monday evening, Oct. 3, 2011.Paul was a decorated World War II veteran. He raised his family in Roseville, retired from Budd Company, moved to Arcadia, then Manistee and settled in Traverse City.He was the husband of Virginia for 64 years; father of William (Debra) and David (Mary); grandfather of...
Reva Hughes
Oct 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Reva Hughes, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at her home in Traverse City.Reva was born to the late John and Reva (Bidleman) Lasco. She married Robert W. Hughes in 1948 and raised her family in Flint. Reva was a member of the First Congregational Church in Traverse City.Surviving Reva are her children,...
Theodore Damerow
Oct 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ted Damerow, 85, of Traverse City, died Oct. 2, 2011, at his home, in answer to his prayers.Ted was born June 8, 1926, in Detroit, to the late Arthur and Louise (Schinnerer) Damerow. On Oct. 16, 1948, at Peace Lutheran Church in Detroit, Pastor Enno G. Claus united Ted and the former Wilma Steckley in marriage. Together...
John Egan
Oct 1, 2011
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — John Arnold Egan, 90, of Traverse City, died Oct. 1, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.John was born Jan. 22, 1921, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Joseph and Rose (Rathgeb) Egan. On Oct. 30, 1943, John married Yolanda Geneva Kiacz in Flint.After graduating from General Motors Institute, John served our country honorably from 1943-47...
Ronald Lautner
Sep 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ronald Eugene Lautner, 65, of Traverse City, passed away Sept. 30, 2011, at his home. Ron was born on April 14, 1946, in Traverse City, to Wilbert and Beulah (Skiver) Lautner. He was born and raised in Long Lake Township and graduated from Traverse City High School in 1964. Shortly after, he began dating the former Marcia...
