William Charles Beals
Mar 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William C. Beals Sr., 85, of Traverse City and formerly of Cambria, Calif., passed away March 10, 2011, with his loving wife, Casey and children by his side, at Munson Medical Center. Bill was born on Nov. 17, 1925, in Detroit, to the late Charles and Ruth (Patterson) Beals. Bill served his country honorably as a member...
Bernard Flickinger
Mar 10, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Bernard H. Flickinger, 91, of Grand Rapids, a man known for his perpetual kindness, a former longtime resident of Traverse City, went to be with his Lord on March 10, 2011, at St. Ann's Home in Grand Rapids.Born Dec. 28, 1919, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Harry and Josephine (Homrich) Flickinger. On...
James 'Jim' Ryckman
Mar 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — James Richard "Jim" Ryckman, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, March 7, 2011, at Cherry Hill Haven AFC in Traverse City.Jim was born May 21, 1934, in Honor, to Foster Allen and Marion Ann (Dana) Ryckman. Jim graduated from Traverse City High School in 1952, and received a BS in Biology and...
Jean Britten
Mar 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jean Ellen Britten, of Traverse City, was born into eternal life on Monday, March 7, 2011, at her home, after a lengthy illness. Born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Detroit, she was the only child of Charles Eugene and Helen Virginia Ward. She graduated from Immaculata High School and earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Education...
Barbara Hinds
Mar 5, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Barbara D. Hinds, 98, of Traverse City (Yuba), passed away peacefully March 5, 2011, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Barbara was born on Dec. 5, 1912, in Escanaba, to the late E. William and Ingeborg (Gronblad) Nelson.After moving to the Ann Arbor area during her early childhood, Barbara graduated from high school at the young age of...
Richard Kellogg
Mar 4, 2011
BELLAIRE — Richard Louis Kellogg, of Bellaire and formerly of Traverse City, died March 4, 2011, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.He was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Berkley, to Clarence and Eleanor (DuMinke) Kellogg.Serving in World War II in the Eighth Air Force, he achieved the rank of sergeant.Richard married Barbara Jean Metro in 1949. Their happy...
Beverly Gourdie
Mar 3, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Beverly Joan Gourdie, 77, of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, March 3, 2011, at her home with her loving family by her side.Born March 7, 1933, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Garnet (Fastbender) Stevens. On Sept. 18, 1954, in Detroit, she married William D. Gourdie.Bev was raised in the Detroit area...
Christopher Spiers
Jan 31, 2011
— TRAVERSE CITY — Christopher Michael Spiers, 33, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Jan. 31, 2011. Chris was born on July 7, 1977, in Dearborn, to Mark and Dorinda Spiers. After graduating from Traverse City Central High School in 1996, Chris joined the United States Army in 1999. He served in Iraq until 2003, and was honorably discharged in 2004....
Manfred Grunwaldt
Jan 31, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Manfred Willy Grunwaldt Sr., 75, of Traverse City, went to be with his wife of 43 years, Marga, and his brother, Willy, who both preceded him in death, on Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Manfred was born Friday, Nov. 8, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, and moved to this country in 1975. Manfred...
Orpha Deering
Jan 30, 2011
EMPIRE — Surrounded by family, Orpha Dorothy Nachazel Deering, 88, a life-long resident of Leelanau County, passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2011.She was born in Maple City on March 11, 1922, to Peter P. and Eva L. (Rosinski) Novak. She married Richard Adolf Nachazel, who preceded her in death. She later married Warren Deering. He also preceded her in...
Ruth Rittenhouse
Jan 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Ruth Ellen Rittenhouse, 58, of Traverse City, passed away after a short battle with cancer Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, surrounded by her children.Ruth was born Aug. 18, 1952, in Traverse City, to the late Paul and Lyma (Rushlow) Barber. She married the late Leo E. Rittenhouse on April 4, 1980.Ruth worked diligently for more than 30 years...
Russell 'Russ' Fifarek
Jan 30, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Russell H. "Russ" Fifarek, 90, a Traverse City native, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his home, following a sudden illness.Born Oct. 9, 1920, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Anthony and Kathryn (VanDyne) Fifarek. On Nov. 19, 1942, in San Francisco, he married the former Joyce Nash. Their marriage of 50 years...
Jonathan Cronk
Jan 29, 2011
— TRAVERSE CITY — Jonathan "Jack" Arnold Cronk, 74, of Traverse City and formerly of the Detroit area, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at his home with family by his side. Jonathan was born on Aug. 31, 1936, to the late John and Lillian (Brown) Cronk in Dearborn. Jack served his country honorably as a member of the United...
Leona Stye
Jan 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Leona Margaret Stye, 95, of Traverse City, formerly of Detroit and Indian River, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord early Wednesday morning, Jan. 26, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, following a lingering illness.Born Oct. 30, 1915, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Tillie (Papciak) Mallock. On April 6,...
Elizabeth Jane Kurtz
Jan 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Kurtz, 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Jan. 26, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Born to Harry D. and Martha Baluss, of Ann Arbor, in 1920, she married Kenneth E. Kurtz in 1941 and moved to Traverse City in 1966.Betty was a member of the American Guild of Organists, Traverse City Area Chamber...
Douglas Dunnigan
Jan 26, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Douglas William Dunnigan, 71, of Traverse City and formerly of Lockport, N.Y., died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.Douglas was born on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1939, to the late Francis and Lucille (LaPort) Dunnigan in Lockport, N.Y. Following high school, DeSales High Class of 1957, Doug earned his associate's degree in business....
Avel Degraff
Jan 25, 2011
GLEN LAKE — Avel DeGraff, 88, of Glen Lake, died Jan. 25, 2011, at her home. Born Oct. 27, 1922, in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was the daughter of George V. and Edna (Marshall) Bridges. Avel attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and upon graduation began working for the Lincoln Life Corporation.She was an active member of Trinity...
Philip Walters
Jan 23, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Philip Arthur Walters, 83, longtime resident and native of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.Philip was born on May 8, 1927, to the late Herman and Barbara (Linguar) Walters in Traverse City.Philip is survived by his children, Donna (Gary) Mason, Steven (Debbie) Walters, Eva (Bill) Welsh, Arlene (Dick)...
Philip Walters
Jan 23, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Philip Arthur Walters, 83, longtime resident and native of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.Philip was born on May 8, 2011, to the late Herman and Barbara (Linguar) in Traverse City. In April of 1929, the family bought a farm near Suttons Bay. Philip attended the Valley School.He...
Bettylou Hahn
Jan 22, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — BettyLou Martha Hahn, 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Cadillac, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.BettyLou was born Saturday, Jan. 15, 1927, to the late Clifford and Esther (Windsor) Knauff, in Ft. Frances, Ontario. On March 7, 1945, she married William Hahn in Prince Rupert, B.C. He preceded her in death...
