Alexandria "Ali" Catherine Ward
Jul 19, 2011
Alexandria 'Ali' Catherine Ward TRAVERSE CITY — Alexandria "Ali" Catherine Ward, 21, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Ali was born Oct. 4, 1989, in Traverse City. She attended Trinity Lutheran School from preschool to fifth grade and graduated from Traverse City St. Francis High School in 2008. She attended Adrian College, NMC, and was...
Keith Williams
Jul 18, 2011
-- — Keith Ackerman Williams died suddenly July 18, 2011, in Traverse City. He was 91. Born May 9, 1920, in Ludington, Keith was one of seven children born to Allan MacKenzie Williams and Esther Ackerman Williams. He grew up in Ionia, graduating from Ionia High School in 1938. He attended Michigan State College for two years before being drafted...
William Green
Jul 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William M. Green, 91, of Traverse City, died July 18, 2011, at home.Bill was born July 14, 1920, on Cass Street in Traverse City, to William and Myrtle Green. He lived many years in Redford and Brighton before returning home to Traverse City in 1981 with his wife, Carol Brandt, whom he married in December 1978.Bill was...
Wallace Mckim
Jul 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Wallace "Wally" McKim, 86, of Traverse City, passed away at home on July 17, 2011.Wally was born Nov. 26, 1924, in Lansing, to the late Kenneth and Florence (Boyce) McKim.After meeting in the 8th grade in high school in Redford, Wally married the love of his life, the former Barbara Vandusen. Together they shared 65 wonderful years...
Lois Alpers
Jul 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lois T. Alpers, 86, our loving and kind mother, passed away Sunday evening, July 17, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, after being there a year under the loving care of the Pavilions staff. It was a true honor to have a mother like ours.A life-long resident of Traverse City, Lois was born...
Hildegard 'Hilde' Beardslee
Jul 17, 2011
CADILLAC — Hildegard Emilie "Hilde" Beardslee, 94, of Cadillac, formerly a long-time resident of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, July 17, 2011, at Pleasant Lake Lodge AFC Home in Cadillac.Born Feb. 10, 1917, in Saginaw, she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Mary (Amrheim) Beardslee.Hilde was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Society....
Charleen Hale
Jul 15, 2011
GLEN LAKE — Charleen K. Hale, 82, of Glen Lake and Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, surrounded by her family. Charleen was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Evanston, Ill. On Sept. 26, 1950, she married Donald Nathan Hale. Together they raised three wonderful children. Charleen was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She also enjoyed...
Micheal Anderson
Jul 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Micheal Hall Anderson, 74, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2011. Mike was born July 26, 1936, in Springfield, Mo., to the late Raymond and Lucille (Robertson) Anderson. He married Helen Jeanette Staples on Aug. 31, 1959. Mike was often described as an artist, not just for his drawings or projects but for...
Dr. V. Polomsky
Jul 14, 2011
FRANKFORT — John Victor Polomsky, of Glen Lake, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at the age of 80, after a wonderful day of fishing with his family. John Victor Polomsky was born on Aug. 12, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Charles and Frances Polomsky. He married Antonina Valentina Borrello, of Saginaw, on June 13, 1956. In...
Lorna Kraft
Jul 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lorna B. Kraft, 92, of Traverse City, passed away on July 10, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Lorna was born on June 17, 1919, in Okemos to the late Otto "Ora" and Edna (Hammond) Andrews. On July 16, 1938, Lorna married Howard A. Kraft who preceded her in death in 2004 after more than 65 wonderful...
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...
