James Cole
Jul 22, 2011
-- — James "Bud" Cole, 88, of Traverse City, died July 22, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Bud was born to Glen and Marie (Keppen) Cole on March 5, 1923, in Kingston. After being raised on his family farm and graduating from Berkley High School in 1940, Bud answered the call of his nation and enlisted in the United States...
Charlotte Haag
Jul 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Charlotte (Schultz) Haag, 92, of Traverse City, formerly of St. Clair Shores and Roseville, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, at The Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was born in Bergheim, Germany, on Aug. 31, 1918, and came to the United States (Detroit) when she was 11-years-old. Charlotte graduated from St. David High School in Detroit and worked for...
Richard 'Dick' Olson
Jul 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard D. "Dick" Olson, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of Cadillac, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Wednesday morning, July 20, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Born Sept. 1, 1928, in Cadillac, he was the son of the late Emil and Ethel (Frook) Olson. On June 3, 1950, in Cadillac, he married...
Gilbert Deibel
Jul 20, 2011
OMENA — Gilbert A. Deibel, 89, of Omena, died at his home on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, surrounded by his caring family. Gil was born on Feb. 18, 1922, in Saginaw, to the late Ezra L. and Alma (Wieck) Deibel. After graduating from Arthur Hill High School in 1939, Gil started his academic career at the University of Michigan. His...
Joan Flagg
Jul 20, 2011
INTERLOCHEN — Joan Elizabeth Flagg, 72, of Interlochen, beloved wife to Jim and loving mother to Ray and Ron, died July 20, 2011. Joan was born May 26, 1939, in Pennsylvania, to her parents, Robert and Mary Martha Richey. She grew up on the farm with her three brothers, Robert, Donald and Thomas. She met the love of her life,...
Alexandria Catherine Ward
Jul 19, 2011
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 currently a student at...
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...
