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....
Marion Loveland
Jun 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marion Loveland passed away Wednesday, June 22, at Tendercare of Traverse City one week short of her 100th birthday. She was born June 29, 1911, at Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Daniel O'Handley and Christina MacIntyre.When Marion was 12-years-old she lost her mother to cancer, and she became the caregiver of the household. She helped...
Dennis 'Denny' Mack
Jun 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dennis R. "Denny" Mack, 60, of Traverse City, passed away into God's Kingdom on Tuesday morning, June 21, 2011, at his home, supported by his family's presence and gentle care. Born Nov. 12, 1950, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Gerald Lewis and Leona May (Thompson) Mack. On Aug. 2, 1975, he married...
Anastasia Pullen
Jun 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Anastasia "Nellie" Pullen passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center June 20, 2011, at the age of 98.She was born to Fedor and Anna Husak on March 10, 1913, in Aaron, Saskatchewan, Canada. Nellie, affectionately known by friends and family as "Grandma Nell," loved and cherished her family foremost, along with playing cards with her favorite card...
Erin Laffin
Jun 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Erin Laffin, 22, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, June 20, 2011, as a result of a car accident. Erin was born on Aug. 25, 1988, to John and Barbara (Bostwick) Laffin, in Traverse City. Erin grew up in the area, attending Traverse City West High School and becoming a member of the 2007 graduating class....
William Courson
Jun 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William R. "Bill" Courson, 88, of Traverse City, died Monday morning, June 20, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 10, 1923, in his native community of Traverse City, he was the son of the late William Michael and Emma Rose (Hanslovsky) Courson. On March 16, 1946, at Central United Methodist Church,...
A. Koeze
Jun 19, 2011
LELAND — A. Scott Koeze, 74, died June 19, 2011, at his home outside of Leland. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.Scott graduated from Wyoming Park High School and the University of Miami. Following graduation he returned to Grand Rapids to join his father in the family business, Koeze Company, where he worked supervising manufacturing. When his father died...
Jeanette Mroz
Jun 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jeanette Laura Mroz, 79, of Traverse City, formerly of Manton and Detroit, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Jeanette was born Oct. 24, 1931, to the late Howard and Julia Dickerson in Detroit. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Mroz, formerly of Lead Screw International, entering into marriage on...
Margaret (Golke) Krueger
Jun 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Margaret Martha Krueger, 91, of Traverse City, died early Friday morning, June 17, 2011, at her home while under the loving care of her daughters, Caroline and Elva. She faced her recent illness as she lived her own life, with strength and dignity.She was born on June 26, 1919, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late...
Shirley Donovan
Jun 16, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Shirley R. Donovan, 74, of Old Mission, died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing in Traverse City.Shirley was born Sunday, June 28, 1936. She was raised by her loving mother, Thelma Gooder. Shirley entered into marriage with David Donovan on Feb. 11, 1956.Shirley graduated from Central Michigan University and worked as an English teacher....
Jane (Wunsch) Isaacsen
Jun 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jane Stevenson (Wunsch) Isaacsen passed on from her joy-filled life on June 15. She died peacefully in her lovely apartment in the Inverness, surrounded by family and friends who loved her. Jane was born June 13, 1918, in Detroit, the daughter of Ralph and Martha (Kershaw) Stevenson. She grew up in Detroit, later attending Abbott Academy in...
Paul Davis
Jun 11, 2011
CENTERVILLE TOWNSHIP — Centerville Township resident, Paul Davis, died June 11, 2011, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City. He was 94. Paul was born in Kalamazoo on April 17, 1917, the son of Marie Gurd Spray. On May 7, 1938, he married Evelyn VanderSlik, who preceded him in death in 2005 after 67 years of marriage.During World War II,...
Mary M.
Jun 10, 2011
SUTTONS BAY — Mary Margaret Lee, 64, of Suttons Bay, passed away suddenly June 10, 2011, after battling cancer.Mary was born to Roy Smith and Valerie Smith (Brauer) in Grand Haven on March 25, 1947. On Oct. 6, 1991, she entered into marriage with Robert Lee in Leland. Mary was a 1965 graduate of Traverse City Senior High School.Mary enjoyed...
Dr. Clarence R. Kevwitch
Jun 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — "Casey" Clarence R. Kevwitch, 81, of Traverse City, passed away June 10, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Casey was born on Aug. 7, 1929, in Traverse City, to the late Herman and Elsie (Durga) Kevwitch. Casey attended Western Michigan University, the University of Michigan and graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1954. He opened...
Michaeline Condos
Jun 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Michaeline Ann Condos, 74, of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, June 9, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, following a brief illness.
Helen Nachazel
Jun 9, 2011
MAPLE CITY — Helen Marie Nachazel, 76, of Cedar, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City. Helen was born on Monday, Aug. 13, 1934, to the late William and Mary (Miller) Stachnik, in Cedar, and lived in the area her entire life.
Ruth Mcwatters
Jun 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ruth E. McWatters, 98, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Tendercare of Traverse City in Traverse City.Ruth was born on Saturday, July 20, 1912, to the late Frank and Ethelyn (Smith) Akins in Bellaire. She entered into marriage with Fred D. McWatters on Thursday, June 6, 1935,...
Roland 'Ron' Lautner
Jun 7, 2011
CEDAR — Roland Levi "Ron" Lautner, 70, of Cedar, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 7, 2011, at his home. Born July 8, 1940, on the family farm near Cedar, he was the son of the late Alvin and Arlene (Bohrer) Lautner. Ron was a very quiet and unassuming man who thoroughly enjoyed his 40-year career with Munson Medical Center working...
Beatrice Micallef
Jun 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Beatrice Micallef, 94, of Traverse City, died Friday, June 3, 2011.She was preceded in death by her husband, Consiglio.She is survived by her children, George (Margaret) Micallef, John (Mary) Micallef, Joe (Elizabeth) Micallef, Rose (Joe) Scicluna, Carman (Mike) Reid and Charlie (Kathy) Micallef; her siblings, Alfred (Annette) Castillo and Mary (Manuel) Wella; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.A...
Merlin Lautner
Jun 3, 2011
WILLIAMSBURG — Merlin Edmond "Merle" Lautner, 88, of Williamsburg, was called home to work in God's garden on June 3, 2011. Merle was born March 7, 1923, to Augusta and Anthony Lautner in Acme. On Nov. 8, 1947, he married Mary Lou Gray in Lake Ann. Merle was a great carpenter and could make anything out of wood. His finish...
