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...
Carly Lewis
Jun 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Carly Jean Lewis, 16, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2011. Carly was born June 15, 1994, in Traverse City, to Todd Charles and Susan Jean (Ooley) Lewis. Carly was too beautiful for this world and a gift to us all from God, if only for a short while. She had a smile that...
Charles Collins
Jun 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Charles Douglas "Chuck" Collins, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, was called home by God on June 2, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. He was born Sept. 1, 1927. Chuck was married to Carol J. Collins for 53 years. He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army in the 10th Mountain Division and...
Wilfred Franklin Stepke
Jun 1, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Bill Stepke, 83, of Traverse City, passed away June 1 on the 14th hole while enjoying his passion for golf. Bill was born on Jan. 14, 1928, in Detroit, to the late Herbert and Alice (Whiting) Stepke. Bill was proud of his honorable service in the United States Army. In 1948, Bill married the former Shirley Juleff...
Wilfred Franklin Stepke
Jun 1, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Bill Stepke, 83, of Traverse City, passed away June 1 on the 14th hole while enjoying his passion for golf. Bill was born on Jan. 14, 1928, in Detroit, to the late Herbert and Alice (Whiting) Stepke. Bill was proud of his honorable service in the United States Army. In 1948, Bill married the former Shirley Juleff...
C. 'Gene' Miller
May 31, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Clyde Eugene "Gene" Miller, 81, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Gene was born Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1930, to the late Verna Alexandra (Collins) and Clyde Beechan Miller. On Sunday, Dec. 24, 1950, Gene married the former Betty Ellen White at First Presbyterian Church of Allegan. Gene served our...
Ruth Burton
May 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ruth Ann Burton, 65, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at Birchwood Nursing Home, after a two-year battle with cancer.Ruth Ann was born March 11, 1946, to the late Gordon and Hattie (Dickinson) Lewis in Traverse City. After a chance encounter at a wedding, where Ruth was maid of honor, and...
Gerald 'Jerry' Oliver
May 29, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Gerald W. "Jerry" Oliver, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011. He was born on Oct. 11, 1925, in Jackson, the second son of Harry E. Oliver, of North Dorchester, Ontario, Canada, and Elizabeth Wines, of Howell. The family moved to Traverse City in 1937, and Jerry graduated from Traverse City High School with...
Molly Krepps
May 28, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Molly Elizabeth Krepps, infant daughter of Lori L. (Pullen) and Craig E. Krepps, of Kingsley, was stillborn Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Like a butterfly that gently lights beside us and then flies away, Molly gently touched the hearts and lives of her loving family.Molly is survived by her Mom and...
Donald Vezina
May 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Donald Vezina, 96, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Rose Gate Assisted Living.Donald was born Aug. 8, 1914, in Benton Harbor, to the late Julius and Effie (Daehn) Vezina. After graduating from St. Francis Catholic High School in the early 1930s, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed...
Helen Nelson
May 25, 2011
---- — BRADENTON, Fla. — Helen R. Nelson, 78, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Traverse City, passed away May 25, 2011, in Bradenton. She was born Helen Ricarda Jacobs Aug. 20, 1932, in Detroit, to the late Alvin R. "Bill" Jacobs and his wife, Helen G. Jacobs.Helen "Rikki" was a graduate of the Leelanau Schools and went on to study...
