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,...
Mildred Mullen
Apr 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — TRAVERSE CITY — Mildred M. Mullen, 93, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away Saturday morning, April 9, 2011, after a brief stay at Munson Hospice House.Mildred was born Dec. 7, 1917, to the late Nicholas and Helen (Grahuski) Walters in Traverse City. She was born into a family of six and raised in the area. After...
Evelyn Kinnaird
Apr 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Evelyn V. Kinnaird, 99, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Evelyn was born in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Aug. 13, 1911, to the late W. Vern and Pearl (Higginson) Hogue. Evelyn grew up in Cadillac and moved to Traverse City at the age of 22. On Friday, Oct. 22,...
David Adams
Apr 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — David R. Adams, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. David was born Sept. 11, 1927, in Coleman, to the late Roy S. and Ella (Haskins) Adams. After graduation from Clare High School in 1946, David served in the United States Army in Japan. He married Barbara...
Ruby Dorman
Apr 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ruby "Kay" Dorman, 91, a retired registered nurse, of Traverse City, formerly of Sun City, Ariz., died Wednesday evening, April 6, 2011, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living, following a lingering illness.Born Sept. 19, 1919, in Russellville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lura (Barlow) Rudder. On Dec. 15, 1945, in Washington, D.C., she...
Loretta Fineout
Apr 6, 2011
WILLIAMSBURG — Loretta Lockman Fineout, 87, of Williamsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Hope Village, with her family by her side. Loretta was born on June 3, 1923, to the late Henry and Dena (Cook) Van Wieren, in Holland. Loretta grew up in Holland, attending Holland Christian and Hope College, before earning her nursing degree at Presbyterian College...
Dr. A. Fishbeck
Apr 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. William A. Fishbeck, "Dr. Bill," of Traverse City, much loved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at Orchard Creek Nursing home on April 4, 2011. He was 85. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 40 years, Susan Lockwood in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Shaw (whom he married in...
Robert Kukla
Apr 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Eugene Kukla, 56, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Monday, April 4, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born in Manistee on Nov. 19, 1954, he was the son of John Kukla and Joyce Snider Perski. Bob had been employed at Sara Lee for 38 years. He was a devoted husband and father, and a...
Russell Declarke
Apr 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Russell DeClarke, 89, of Traverse City, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Russell was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Grosse Ile, to the late Charles Russell and Olga (Hart) DeClarke.Russell served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Essex in the Pacific Theater.Russell...
Harriett Wood
Apr 1, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Harriett F. Wood, 83, of Traverse City, died Friday, April 1, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Harriett was born Monday, Aug. 29, 1927, to the late Raleigh and Retta (Davis) Shisler, in Traverse City. She graduated from high school here, and married Howard S. Wood on Friday, Aug. 23, 1946, in Traverse City.For many years,...
Winfred Killman
Mar 31, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Winfred Meereis Killman, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City.Wynn was born Dec. 8, 1920, in Traverse City, to the late Amiel and Emma (Meereis) Killman. He spent his childhood years at the family home on Madison Street, where he met many of those who would become his lifelong...
