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)...
Joyce (Phillips) Franklin
Mar 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Joyce Ann Franklin, 74, of Traverse City, died Tuesday evening, March 15, 2011, at Munson Hospice House. Born Jan. 13, 1937, in Wyandotte, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary Elizabeth (Bero) Phillips. On July 5, 1996, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, she married James Wesley Franklin.Joyce was a former member...
Sonja Craven
Mar 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Sonja C. Craven, 67, of Traverse City, formerly of Glen Arbor and Denver, Colo., passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Sonja was born July, 15, 1943, to the late Ward and Virginia (Warnes) Craven in Flint.A member of the United States Army for four years, Sonja was honorably discharged. After...
Robert 'Bob' Bellaw
Mar 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert J. "Bob" Bellaw, a Traverse City native, died Tuesday evening, March 15, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 27, 1931, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Gerald L. and Leona D. (Garwick) Bellaw. Bob proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the...
Lisa Allen
Mar 15, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lisa Allen, 56, of Traverse City, passed away March 15, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Lisa was born on July 3, 1954, in Walnut Lake, to the late Walter and Dorothy (Kinsey) Christie. She was raised in Northport and later moved to Traverse City. On Dec. 29, 1973, Lisa married John Allen. Together they shared 37 wonderful...
Bailey Lott O'Donnell
Mar 13, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Bailey Kathleen Lott O'Donnell, 12, of Traverse City, earned her angel wings on Monday, March 13, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving family, from complications of the Sanfilippo syndrome type A. Bailey was born March 25, 1998, to Michael D. O'Donnell and Anne Marie Lott in Traverse City. Bailey enjoyed going to school, seeing all of...
John Dreves
Mar 13, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — John Joseph Dreves, 78, of Paradise and formerly of Traverse City, passed away March 13, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with cancer. John was born on June 14, 1932, in Traverse City, the son of Joseph F. and Lottie (Curtis) Dreves. On Sept. 25, 1954, he married Zelna...
Nancy Jorgenson
Mar 12, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Nancy Jorgenson, 79, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Traverse Manor.Nancy was born May 17, 1931, to the late Clarence and Thelma (Griffiths) Boomhower in Detroit. On Jan. 27, 1978, Nancy entered into marriage with Russell Jorgenson. He preceded her in death in 2008.Nancy was a graduate of Albion...
Mayfa Gracey Hilton
Mar 11, 2011
GLEN ARBOR — Mayfa Jean Gracey Hilton, 90, of Glen Arbor and Port St. Lucie, Fla., passed away Friday, March 11, 2011. Mayfa was born July 10, 1920, in Detroit, to the late Clayton Henry and Winna Fern (Haines) Gracey. During the summers she went to Camp Kohahna. After the camp season ended she was asked to stay and work...
Thomas Mcdaniel
Mar 11, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Thomas Mathew McDaniel, longtime resident of Williamsburg, passed away March 11, 2011, at Bortz Healthcare in Traverse City. Mac was born on July 28, 1927, to the late Thomas and Julia (Davis-Warmack) McDaniel, in Bogota, Tenn. Mac answered the call of duty serving his country honorably as a member of the United States Army during World War...
Heidi Irving Lacey
Mar 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Heidi Ann Irving Lacey, 55, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Heidi was born April 12, 1955, in Ann Arbor, to the late Evans J. and Roberta (Kuhnlein) Irving. She married Mark Lacey in Roskilde, Denmark, on Nov. 23, 1989. Together they raised a wonderful son, Marrek.Heidi embraced life. She loved to...
