Richard S. Waskiewicz
Jul 9, 2011
NORTHPORT — Richard "Dick" Stanley Waskiewicz, 68, of Northport, died peacefully Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with the love of his children, family and friends.Dick was born on Monday, Oct. 19, 1942, to Edward and Stella (Bielas) Waskiewicz in Detroit. At 15 he met the love of his life, Karen Shelburg ,whom he married...
Ruthanne Gartland
Jul 9, 2011
---- — BOULDER, Colo. — Ruthanne Gartland, 69, of Boulder, Colo., died peacefully from breast cancer on July 9, 2011. Born in Flint, she was the eldest of eight children of parents, Catherine and Leo Gartland. Ruthanne graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., then joined the Peace Corps. She briefly taught high school English and earned a law degree...
Allyson Mayer
Jul 8, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Allyson Kaye Mayer died on July 8, 2011, on Mud Lake Road in Interlochen, due to a car accident.Born Nov. 21, 1992, Ally graduated with honors and awards from Traverse City West Senior High School then went on to Michigan State University in the James Madison Program for one year. Ally's outstanding academic performance earned her a...
Ronald Rouleau
Jul 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ronald William Rouleau, 63, of Traverse City, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He leaves his wife, Jerilyn; daughter, Rebecca (Dennis) Johnson; and two grandchildren, Aryian and Noah. Ron put up a good fight against scleroderma for many years, but in the end, succumbed to the disease. During their 41 years of marriage, Ron and...
Kathleen Warren
Jul 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Kathleen Ellen Warren, 77, of Traverse City, formerly of Midland, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.Kathleen was born Tuesday, June 26, 1934, to the late Alwilda Mina (Failing) and Earl Eugene Wood in Grayling.Following her graduation from Midland High School, Kathleen continued her education at Michigan State University and went...
Lucille Carlson
Jul 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lucille V. Carlson, 88, of Traverse City, passed away July 4, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born in Kalkaska on Jan. 13, 1923, the daughter of Darrell and Anna (Donathan) Campbell. Lucille graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1941. She was on the Cherry Festival Queen's Court, representing Kalkaska, also...
Donald Hart
Jul 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Donald L. Hart, 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded by his loving family.Don was born May 1, 1934, in Traverse City, to the late Lawrence and May (Bright) Hart. He married (Gwendolyn) Kaye Brigham on July 18, 1952, also in Traverse City.Don has lived in the...
Grace Mead
Jul 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Grace A. (Loomis) Henderson Mead, 98, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011, at French Manor Senior Living in Traverse City.Grace was born April 3, 1913, in Scottville, to John and Edith Loomis. Grace was a graduate of Ludington High School and attended the University of Michigan for two years.Grace moved to Grand Rapids, where...
Michael Inman
Jul 3, 2011
---- — DALLAS, GA. — Michael Dennis Inman, 53, of Dallas, Ga., passed away July 3, 2011, at his home.Michael was born on March 18, 1958, in Detroit, to Charles Orval Inman and Dorothy Luella (Lale) Inman.Michael was an avid University of Michigan football fan.He was survived by his father, Charles O. Inman; his children, the Rev. Steve D. Inman...
Dorothy Westrate
Jul 2, 2011
KINGSLEY — Dorothy Emily Westrate, 86, of Kingsley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Dorothy was born Friday, Sept. 26, 1924, to the late Ernest and Estella (Mercer) Wheat, in Kingsley. She graduated from Union High School in Grand Rapids. On Friday, Sept. 12, 1947, at Scribner...
Lucille Gilliland
Jun 30, 2011
GRAWN — Lucille V. Gilliland, 85, of Grawn, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded by her family.Lucille was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Pleasant Valley, S.D., to Charles A. and Flora E. (Gustafson) Allison. She married Gilford T.Gilliland on Aug. 7, 1959, in Kirksville, Mo. A Registered Nurse for over 40 years, she lived her...
Lanta Tafelsky
Jun 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lanta Lavina Tafelsky, 103, a retired secretary and bookkeeper, of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, June 30, 2011, at Bortz Health Care of Traverse City.Born April 28, 1908, in Bingham Township, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary (Send) Wilson, who were both pioneer families of Leelanau County. On June 1, 1935, in Traverse...
Loretta Ritchie
Jun 29, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Loretta J. Ritchie, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Loretta was born April 4, 1926, to Joseph and Emilia (Petri) Yoerg in Detroit. She married James Ritchie on Sept. 12, 1953, also in Detroit.Loretta will be remembered as a faithful wife, selfless, a loving mother and devoted grandmother. She...
Elizabeth Downer-Green
Jun 28, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth Jane Downer-Green died on June 28, surrounded by her loved ones. Her final days were lived in the loving care of the wonderful staff of Boardman Lake Glens Assisted Living home in Traverse City. She died in comfort and peace.She was born April 15, 1922, to David and Mary Clement, of Bay City. She was the...
John 'Jack' Leask
Jun 27, 2011
---- — TRAVERSE CITY --- John E. "Jack" Leask Sr., 77, of Alpena, passed away June 27, 2011, at Tendercare of Traverse City, following a long illness. He was born on Aug. 23, 1933, in Cheboygan, to Thomas H. and Adelaide A. (McCoy) Leask.John graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1951 and spent four years in the U.S. Air...
James "Jim" Burrows
Jun 27, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — James "Jim" William Burrows, 61, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, June 27, 2011, at the Munson Hospice House. Jim was born June 26, 1950, to Alice and Fred Burrows in Petoskey. He attended the University of Michigan for three years trying to decide...
Marjorie Haines
Jun 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marjorie "Marge" Haines, 69, of Traverse City and formerly of Kingsley, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at her home in Traverse City, after a difficult battle with leukemia.Marjorie was born on July 8, 1941, to the late Donald and Martha (Jantz) Robinson, in Kalispell, Mont. She grew up in Glacier National Park, where her father was...
Elinor (Lautner) Herrmann
Jun 23, 2011
ELK RAPIDS — Elinor M. (Lautner) Herrmann went to be with her Savior on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Born on Oct. 8, 1915, in Acme, she was the eldest daughter of Anthony and Augusta (Scheidel) Lautner. On Aug. 14, 1954, she married Henry W. Herrmann at the First Congregational Church in Traverse City. Henry preceded her in death on Dec....
Craig Desmond
Jun 23, 2011
MUNCIE — Craig M. Desmond, 59, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born March 7, 1952, in Racine, Wis., the son of Hallet and Louise Desmond. Craig was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Muncie. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend, along with being an avid...
Victoria Miller
Jun 23, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Victoria Lee Miller, 59, of Traverse City, died Thursday, June 23, 2011, at the home of her sister, surrounded by those she loved.Victoria was born on Saturday, Oct. 20, 1951, in Lakeview, to Don R. and Delores D. (Denbow) Halvorsen. She graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1969. Victoria was a very talented artist. Her love...
