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...
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....
