John Cantrell
Aug 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — John "Jack" Cantrell Bay, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Jack was born Feb. 3, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Lovell "Ted" and June (King) Bay. He married Ruth Ball Myers on Jan. 28, 1984, in Traverse City. Jack served our...
Gordon Rosinski
Aug 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Gordon Thaddeus Rosinski, 76, lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Gordon was born on March 23, 1935, to the late Boleslaus "Bill" and Joanne (Popa) Rosinski, in Cedar. Gordon served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves.Gordon entered into...
John Terrell
Aug 14, 2011
---- — ELKHORN, Wis. — John Clyde Terrell, 63, of Traverse City and formerly of Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, while visiting Wisconsin. John was born on Jan. 4, 1948, to the late Clyde and Marilyn (Schwantz) Terrell in Oshkosh, Wis. John proudly served as a member of the United States Coast Guard and was stationed in...
Marilyn Brunackey
Aug 14, 2011
WILLIAMSBURG — Marilyn Ann Brunackey, 73, of Williamsburg, died Sunday morning, Aug. 14, 2011, at her home, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born March 9, 1938, in Marquette, she was the daughter of the late Merle Sr. and Vernetta (Riopelle) Comstock. Marilyn was a longtime resident of the Grand Traverse area and was a dedicated member of Christ the King...
Joseph Mary Burden
Aug 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph Gerard Mary Burden has been called back into the presence of the Lord. Angels arrived Sunday night, Aug. 14, 2011, to comfort those with him and to escort Joe home.Joe was born with Downs Syndrome on Feb. 17, 1960, to Patrick and Dora Burden, in Traverse City. He was a blessing to everyone who knew and...
Inez Blaser
Aug 13, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Inez E. Blaser, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on Aug. 13 2011. In the silence of the night on Aug. 13, 2011, Inez heard the sweet, sweet voice of the Lord, proclaim, "It is time," and in a split second she shed the cares of this world to begin her journey into eternity. She leaves behind...
Frank Paulos
Aug 12, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Frank Gus Paulos, 92, of Traverse City and Tequesta, Fla., passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side Friday, Aug. 12, at Munson Medical Center.Frank was born June 23, 1919, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Frank G. and Elizabeth (Pervanger) Poulos. (Frank later changed the spelling of his last name.) He married Eleanor (Parish) on...
Alexander Ritchie
Aug 11, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Alexander "Al" Ritchie, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Al was born July 23, 1925, in Newark, N.J., to the late Alexander and Agnes (Cownie) Ritchie. He married the late Mary J. Shields on April 19, 1952. Together they had six children. After Mary's...
Dennis Farley
Aug 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dennis Farley, 73, of Traverse City, died Aug. 10, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, following a year-long battle against multiple myeloma.Dennis was born on Dec. 11, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Harry Mathew and Dorothy Lucille (Bergman) Farley. He grew up on small farms in southern Michigan, raised by loving and hardworking parents. Throughout the...
Louis Simsa
Aug 5, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Louis "Bryan" Simsa, 73, of Traverse City, died Aug. 5, 2011, at Cherry Hill Haven. Bryan was born on May 10, 1938, in Monroe Center to the late Edward and Rose (Michels) Simsa. After graduating from high school, Bryan joined the United States Army. He faithfully served his country for two years. Upon returning from the service,...
Dr. P. Schied
Aug 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. Edward Phillip Schied, 76, of Traverse City and Lansing, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011.Ed was born March 25, 1935, in Detroit, to the late Edward L. and Aline (Gamin) Schied. He married the late Joanne M. Schied on June 28, 1958. Together they lovingly raised three children.Ed attended Albion College,...
Marie Kulibert
Jul 31, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marie N. (Meldrum) Kulibert, 86, of Traverse City, passed away at Munson Hospice House July 31, 2011, after inheriting complications from the Alpine Park fire.Marie was born in Ann Arbor Aug. 15, 1924, to Gordon C. and Nellie (Wells) Meldrum. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in Social Science. In 1973, she pursued...
William 'Bill' Tway
Jul 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William James Tway, 78, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 30, 2011, at his home in Traverse City.William was born Oct. 26, 1932, to the late Earl and Helen (Kleder) Tway in Detroit. Bill served his country as a member of United States Army during the Korean War.On Oct. 6, 1962, Bill entered into marriage...
Leo Lindsay
Jul 30, 2011
GRAND BLANC — Leo B. Lindsay, 90, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula, died Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Prestige Point in Grand Blanc.Leo was born Friday, Jan. 7, 1921, to the late Raleigh and Mary (Waller) Lindsay in Lafe, Ark. He married Shirley Lorraine Belanger on March 5, 1943, in Flint. She preceded him in...
Raymond Flaska
Jul 29, 2011
MAPLE CITY — Raymond J. Flaska, 88, of Maple City, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011, at his home surrounded by family. Raymond was born Sept. 5, 1922, in Maple City, to the late Delbert A. and Tillie (King) Flaska. Raymond will be remembered for his amazing work ethic; he was the right-hand man for Flaska Construction. He was always...
Mary Pollock
Jul 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Elizabeth Pollock, 65, of Traverse City, died July 26, 2011, at Munson Hospice House. She was born May 10, 1946, in Louisville, Ky., and adopted by James and Mary (Garvey) Taylor, of Detroit. She attended school in Detroit, then in Birmingham, graduating from Marian High School in 1964. She attended the University of Michigan, receiving a...
Marilynn Hogan
Jul 25, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marilynn M. Hogan, 91, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2011.Born June 17, 1920, in Ann Arbor, she was the daughter of John L. and Marie (Rowe) Osborn. She often joked about "growing up in the jail," for her father was Sheriff of Washtenaw County for most of her formative years. The family's apartment was on the...
Clayton Sporre
Jul 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Clayton Sporre, 92, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011.Clate was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Benton Harbor, to the late Clause and Myrtle (Bartlett) Sporre.Clate was a wonderful hockey player. He was an avid skater. Clate was a member of the Penguin Hockey Team that won the State Championships in 1939. He was fearless...
Lucille Boone
Jul 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lucille Audrey Boone, 101, a lifelong resident of Grand Traverse County and a member of one of Grand Traverse County's pioneer families, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Tendercare of Traverse City.Born on Wednesday, March 23, 1910, in Grand Traverse County, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and...
Joseph Poole
Jul 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph L. Poole, age 90, formerly of Traverse City, died July 24, 2011, at the Iosco Medical Care Facility in East Tawas.Joe was born on Feb. 16, 1921, in Jasper, Ga. He was the son of Joseph G. and Pearl (Wiggington) Poole. On Feb. 12, 1950, in Monroe, he married Marianne Milhuka, who preceded him in death.Joe...
