Joseph Waslawski
Mar 25, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph J. Waslawski, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011, at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Joe was born April 12, 1921, in Cedar, to the late Joseph J. and Josephine (Rosinski) Waslawski. He married Joanne C. Winowiski on Oct. 20, 1948, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Joe proudly served our country in the...
Richard Alpers
Mar 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Allen "Dick" Alpers, 65, of Buckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at St. Mary's of Michigan hospital in Saginaw. Dick was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in Traverse City, to Carl E. and Charlotte Alpers. Between 1963 and 1968 Dick proudly served his country in Vietnam while enlisted in the United States Marine...
Fontella Wren
Mar 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Fontella N. Wheelock Wren, 97, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away March 24, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.She was born Sept. 29, 1913, to Arza and Della (Vance) Flesher. of Jay County, Ind., and entered into marriage with Raymond Wheelock on Dec. 3, 1932.Fontella is survived by two sons, Arza (Fern) Wheelock,...
Randal Hart
Mar 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Randal Scot Hart, 49, of Traverse City, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011. Randal was born on Thursday, May 11, 1961, in Sault Saint Marie, Mich., but shortly after relocated to Traverse City, where he was a lifelong resident. Randal served his country with the U.S. Army while stationed in Germany. For eight years Randal worked...
Patrick 'Pat' Halcin
Mar 23, 2011
---- — ELLSWORTH - Patrick E. "Pat" Halcin, 58, died unexpectedly March 23, 2011.Pat was born Sept. 23, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was raised in Ohio and loved the Buckeyes. After graduating from Freemont Ross High school in Freemont, Ohio, he attended Ohio University and later graduated from Northwestern Michigan College here in Traverse City.On May 12, 1979, Pat...
Glen Dodd
Mar 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Glen Reed Dodd, 70, died early on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, following a battle with cancer. Death came gently, sparing him fear and pain, while he was surrounded by people who loved him.Glen was born March 28, 1940, in Olds, Alberta, Canada, to the late William Alexander and Barbara Lolita (Bryant) Dodd. He is survived his loving...
Francis J. Fasel
Mar 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Francis Joseph Fasel, 86, lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Francis Joseph Fasel was born on Oct. 12, 1924, to the late Matthew and Anna (Bushamp) Fasel, at the family farm located in Hannah. Fritz answered the call of duty, serving his country...
Tracy Gourlay
Mar 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Our earth angel, Tracy Edna Gourlay, went to heaven on March 21, 2011, due to natural causes. We were first blessed with Tracy Edna on Oct. 19, 1989. Throughout the 21 years of being with us, Tracy Edna has always been a breath of fresh air and has taught so many to listen and to see the...
Carleen Lemmen
Mar 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Carleen S. Lemmen, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2011, at French Manor. She was born on Feb. 24, 1924, in Holland, to Cornelius and Lois (Noggle) Stroop.Carleen graduated from Holland High School in 1941. She married Wayne O. Lemmen on May 22, 1944, while he was in Western Theological Seminary. Together...
Gordon Paul
Mar 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Gordon Paul Lau, 62, of Traverse City and formerly of Rhode Island, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was at home with loving family by his side.Gordie was born at sea on May 8, 1948, aboard the U.S. Army transport ship, the USS General W.H. Gordon, as his parents,...
Ole White
Mar 20, 2011
LAKE ANN — Ole Andrew White, 92, of Lake Ann, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, March 20, 2011, surrounded by his loving daughters. Born July 18, 1918, near Lake Ann in Almira Township, Benzie County, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Laura R. (Petersen) White. He attended West Almira Country School until 1926,...
Elmer Schmuckal
Mar 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Elmer A. Schmuckal, 94, of Traverse City, formerly of Hannah, died Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Born May 22, 1916, in Hannah, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances (Tarchinski) Schmuckal.On June 1, 1938, at St, Mary's of Hannah Catholic Church, he married the former Rose Marie Ockert, who died...
Pauline Friley
Mar 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Pauline Ruth Friley, 88, of Traverse City, formerly of Evansville, Ind., died peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her beloved family, including her devoted son, at her side. Pauline was born April 17, 1922, in Freelandville, Ind., daughter of Claud J. and Berniece (Bubenzer) Hayes. In 1943, she married Harry C. Friley...
Robert 'Bob' Bursian
Mar 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert C. "Bob" Bursian, 88, of Traverse City, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 18, 2011, at Tendercare Traverse City.Bob was born Sunday, July 30, 1922, to the late Carl and Gertrude (Meyer) Bursian in Cheboygan, and was raised in Petoskey. Bob graduated from Petoskey High School in 1940, where he earned 10 varsity...
Mary Bertek
Mar 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary A. Bertek, 99, of Traverse City and formerly of the Village of Wexford, Wexford County, died Friday, March 18, 2011, in Traverse City, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Mary was born to Henry and Mary Dunham Horton on July 24, 1911, in the Village of Wexford. At the age of six, she moved with her parents to...
Shirley Riggs
Mar 18, 2011
KINGSLEY — Shirley Florence Riggs, 86, of Kingsley, passed away March 18, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Shirley was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Skinnyatlas, N.Y., to the late Milton and Netty (Manley) Leonard.Shirley was a very giving person and was always helping those in need. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She enjoyed playing...
Hannah Rinckey
Mar 18, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Hannah K. Rinckey, 89, of Traverse City, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Hannah was born Sunday, May 29, 1921, to the late Charles and Minnie (Tyler) Kirk in Saint Louis, Mich. She married Mervin H. Rinckey Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1941, in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.Having lived in St. Louis, Carson City...
Death 03/19/2011
Mar 18, 2011
---- — WILLIAM A. DURANT, 64, of Lake Ann, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Eden Bible Church, Beulah, with Pastor Dan Ingersoll officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, Beulah, is in charge of arrangements. ANNETTE...
John Satter
Mar 17, 2011
INTERLOCHEN — John William Satter, 60, of Interlochen, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 17, 2011, at his home.John was employed by Addiction Treatment Services beginning Nov. 8, 2005, and was the residential coordinator and house manager for Dakoske Hall. He transparently and unselfishly used his own personal hardships and life experiences to help others become overcomers. John loved to make...
Paul White
Mar 16, 2011
ELK RAPIDS — Paul Edward White Jr., 72, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Munson Hospice House.Paul was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Detroit, to the late Paul E. and Mildred M. (Ceass) White. In 1981 he married Paula Leszczynski in Bloomfield Hills.Surviving Paul are by his wife, Paula; sons, Paul (Lucia) White, Don (Shelley)...
