Harold Canfield
Apr 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Surrounded by his loving family and in the comfort of his own home, Harold Francis Canfield, age 68, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Harold lived in Traverse City all his life, having been born here on Aug. 2, 1942. He was one of five children born to Arthur...
Baby 'Peanut' Ann Geraci
Apr 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Baby Kaydence "Peanut" Ann Geraci, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in her mother's arms, with her dad by her side and surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Devos Children's Hospital. Kaydence was born on Aug. 5, 2010, at home, to Roger Emmett and Megan Kristine (Bradford) Geraci.Kaydence loved her dolly and her...
Marjorie Burtraw
Apr 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marjorie A. Ferguson Burtraw, 96, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Marjorie was born April 21, 1914, to the late Jesse and Retta (Hamilton) Hair in Ionia. She entered into marriage with C.B. Ferguson on Oct. 30, 1933; many years after his passing, Marjorie was married to Merritt...
Anita Frisby
Apr 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Anita L. Frisby, 83, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 18, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, following a brief illness. Anita was born March 23, 1928, to John and Mary Bensko in Brookside, Ala. One of eight children, she grew up on the family farm in Amsterdam, Ohio. She graduated as her high school salutatorian and...
Lois Geraldine Sheckler
Apr 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lois "Gerry" Geraldine Sheckler, 91, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away with her family by her side Monday, April 18, 2011. Gerry was born Sept. 2, 1919, in Columbus, Ohio, to William and Fannie Spencer. At the age of three Gerry moved to Grand Rapids, where she went to Creston High School and then attended Davenport College....
Onalee Balyeat
Apr 17, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Onalee Maxine Balyeat, 93, passed away April 17, 2011, in a gentle dream on her life's journey.Onalee is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Phil, who today honors the treasured 69-year marriage they shared as true soul-mates. She is also survived by her daughter, Barbara; son, Steven; nieces Linda and Mary "MJ"; and extended family.Onalee was...
Dr. Mae (Wiest) Barnhart
Apr 16, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. Leona Mae (Wiest) Barnhart, 70, of Traverse City, died Saturday evening, April 16, 2011, after a long battle with cancer, at Henry Ford Hospice in Southfield, with her family at her side. Leona, the eldest of three, was born in Detroit on Sept. 14, 1940, to Mary and Roy Wiest. She received her bachelor's degree and...
Edwin Petrowski
Apr 15, 2011
CEDAR — Edwin Vincent "Eddie" Petrowski, 89, of Centerville Township, Leelanau County, died early Friday morning, April 15, 2011, at his home, following a sudden illness.Born Oct. 5, 1921, on the family homestead in Centerville Township, he was the only child of Stephen and Mary (Pleva) Petrowski. On Oct. 20, 1979, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cedar, he married...
Janet Bouchey
Apr 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Janet Louise Bouchey, 74, of Traverse City, passed away April 14, 2011, at Munson Hospice House. Janet was born Nov. 12, 1936, in Detroit to the late Leo and Anna (Bakos) Sumner. Janet was a devout parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and loved her faith. In her spare time, she loved to go on hikes and...
Shane Dick
Apr 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Shane Michael Dick, of Traverse City, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, after a monthslong battle with health problems. He was 46.The son of Michael Dick, of Maple City, and Linda (Wigman) Dunigan, of Traverse City, Shane enjoyed time spent with family, hunting, the occasional pool game and, always, the merriment shared with friends, particularly his Thursday night...
Louis Govatos
Apr 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — The famiy and friends of Louis Govatos mourn his passing at the age of 99.He leaves his daughter Sandra Karaganis, his son-in-law Joseph, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Irene, his wife of 65 years, preceded him in death two years ago. Louis was born in Gadsten, Ala., in 1912. He received a...
Irma Henion
Apr 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Irma Katherine Henion, 93, of Traverse City, went home to be with the Lord she loved on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at her home in Traverse City.Irma was born on Friday, April 27, 1917, to the late Scid and Lavinia (Lindley) Nelson on the family farm on Otto Road in Bingham Township of Leelanau County. She married...
Dale Mcallister
Apr 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dale Allen McAllister, 78, of East Bay Township, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011, at his home after a 10-year fight with basal cell cancer.Born in Kalamazoo on Feb. 3, 1933, Dale was the son of Susan Rose (Cassada) and Carroll McAllister. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951 and continued his education at Western...
Betty Sanborn
Apr 13, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Lou Sanborn, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Betty was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Traverse City, to Vencle and Rose (Stanek) Kauer. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School, and continued her education at Michigan State University. She took great pride in the sisterhood she developed through her membership...
Peter Novak
Apr 13, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Peter Novak, 92, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Munson Medical Center with his loving family by his side.Peter was born July 11, 1918, in Maple City to the late Peter and Eva (Rosinski) Novak. On Sept. 28, 1946, he married Mary Helen Schettek at St. Rita's Church in Maple City.He was a...
John Schneider
Apr 12, 2011
OLD MISSION — John Martin Schneider, 72, of Old Mission, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at his home.John was born Monday, March 20, 1939, to the late Ernest and Mary (Keavney) Schneider in Battle Creek.John received a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from Michigan State University's Colleges of Medicine for service from 1970-1995. During that time he also received a Distinguished Faculty...
Russell Loomis
Apr 12, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Russell Howard "Russ" Loomis, 79, of Traverse City, died Tuesday evening, April 12, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Born April 27, 1931, in Flint, he was the son of the late Russell T. and Helen G. (Anderson) Loomis. On Sept. 7, 1952, in Eldon, Iowa, he married the love of his life, Sue Elaine Wright. Their marriage of...
Margaret Knoff
Apr 11, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Margaret Ann Knoff, 85, of Traverse City, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 11, 2011, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care.Margaret was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Detroit, to the late Francis J. and Ethel B. (Hudson) Graessle. She married the late Richard J. Knoff on June 19, 1948, also in Detroit. Together...
Richard Rodebaugh
Apr 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard "Dick" "Poppy" Rodebaugh, 74, of Traverse City, unexpectedly died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at home.Dick was born March 7, 1937, to the late Howard and Josephine (Leonard) Rodebaugh in Goshen, Ind. Richard entered into marriage with Betty Cheney on Aug. 8, 2008, in Traverse City.Dick made a living installing cable systems throughout Kalkaska, Glen Lake, Glen...
Jane Galvin
Apr 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jane S. Galvin, 88, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, April 10, 2011, at the home of her daughter following a long illness. She was cared for in a loving way by her daughter and grandchildren.Born March 24, 1923, in Waterloo, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Effie (Barnes) Styles. On Nov. 6,...
