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...
Betty Walsh
May 25, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Jean Walsh, 89, of Traverse City, departed this earth for her heavenly reward on May 25, 2011, while living at Hope Village Senior Residence Center in Williamsburg.Betty was born in Antrim County on May 18, 1922, the daughter of William V. and Emma D. (Teunis) Coeling. She lived in Ellsworth, where she graduated from high school....
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 on 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 School and went on to...
Joan Aslin
May 24, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joan P. Aslin, 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. She was dearly loved by her family, friends and Cherry Hill Haven staff.Joan was born on June 23, 1931. She was the daughter of Eldon and Eleanor Fuller, who preceded her in death. Joan spent her childhood and many of her adult years in Clio. She...
Sally Matson
May 23, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Sally Michod Matson, 54, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, May 23, 2011, with her children by her side at Munson Medical Center.Sally was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Chicago, to the late Charles L. and Florence (Wise) Michod.Sally was full of joy and compassion that touched the hearts of everyone she knew. She actively served...
Virginia Commins
May 23, 2011
CEDAR — Virginia Lou Commins, 80, of Cedar, died early Monday morning, May 23, 2011, at her home following a long illness. Born June 8, 1930, in Cedar, she was the daughter of the late Clemens and Sophia Barbara (Stachnik) Rosinski. On Nov. 17, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Cedar, she married Keith Stuart Commins. Together they had...
Lorraine Shelton
May 21, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lorraine G. Shelton, 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Detroit, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Lorraine was born Feb. 5, 1922, to the late Frank and Isabell Fouchey in Detroit. In 1945, Lorraine entered into marriage with Charles M. Shelton in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1973.Lorraine and...
M. Wilson
May 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Marjorie Jean Wilson, 88, of Traverse City, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau in Suttons Bay. Jean was born on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1922, to the late Birney and Hazel (Paine) Adams in Lansing. She married George E. Wilson Dec. 25, 1943, prior to his Army training at Fort Campbell, Ky. His...
David Stockman
May 17, 2011
---- — ROCHESTER, N.Y. — David Lyle Stockman, 74, of Rochester, N.Y., formerly of Glen Arbor, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Dave was internationally renowned in the area of color imaging. His expertise was sought out by companies such as GE, Xerox, Colorep and most recently with Aetas Corp. He was an avid golfer and woodworker.He is survived by his...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Swanson
May 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth Margaret "Betty" Swanson, long time resident of Traverse City and Marco Island, Fla., passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 15, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the only child of the late Margaret and James Hughes. She graduated from Utley High School in Flint and began working...
Richard Bannister
May 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Griffith Bannister (a.k.a. Dick, The Old Geezer), 94, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, with his loving wife and family nearby. Richard was born Oct. 8, 1916, to Dr. Guy and Florence Griffith Bannister in Mansfield, Ohio. On March 5, 1942, he married Elizabeth Baker Sanders, of Louisville, Ky., who...
Richard Bannister
May 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Griffith Bannister (a.k.a. Dick, The Old Geezer), 94, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, with his loving wife and family nearby.Richard was born Oct. 8, 1916, to Dr. Guy and Florence Griffith Bannister in Mansfield, Ohio. On March 5, 1942, he married Elizabeth Baker Sanders, of Louisville, Ky., who survives....
Marilyn Hechtman
May 12, 2011
---- — AVENTURA, Fla.-- Marilyn Janet Hechtman, of Williamsburg and Aventura, Fla., passed away May 12, 2011, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Marilyn was born Jan. 24, 1947, to the late Lippman and Elaine (Sloman) Lumberg, in Detroit.Marilyn earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from the University of Michigan, and later earned her associate's degree as a Pharmacy Tech from...
George Zagar
May 12, 2011
ELK RAPIDS — George M. Zagar, 92, of Elk Rapids, previously of Ypsilanti and Painsdale, died Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born April 10, 1919, in Painsdale to Thomas and Rose (Butina) Zagar. George enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served four years during World War II in the 7th Armored Division under General Patton and General...
John Campbell
May 12, 2011
LAKE LEELANAU — John Vail Campbell, 74, of Lake Leelanau, died May 12, 2011. Born June 25, 1936, in Detroit, he was the son of Colin and Margaret Campbell, of Birmingham. He married Ginger Backus Aug. 31, 1963. John graduated from Birmingham High School with the class of 1954 and the University of Michigan in 1957. Lt. Campbell served in...
