Lester 'Les' Arnell
Nov 23, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lester Calvin "Les" Arnell Jr., 77, of Traverse City and a former winter resident of Lake Havasu, Ariz., died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 23, 2010, at his home comforted by his wife and children. Born Aug. 24, 1933, in Iron River, he was the son of the late Lester Calvin and Blanche Beatrice (Richards) Arnell. On Feb....
Benon Gatzke
Nov 23, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Benon B. Gatzke, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010.Ben was born June 14, 1919, in Isadore, to the late Michael and Helen (Kruse) Gatzke. He married Gladys J. Maslowski at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Isadore on Nov. 16, 1940. Together they raised two wonderful children.Ben grew...
Joseph Wollam
Nov 22, 2010
---- — ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Joseph "Joe" Wollam, 88, of Traverse City and a winter resident of Zephyrhills, Fla., died Monday afternoon, Nov. 22, at Florida Hospitals in Zephyrhills.Born April 25, 1922, in Traverse City he was the son of the late Harry and Josie (Jerrett) Wollam. On Aug. 9, 1986, in Traverse City, he married the former Marilyn M....
Tina Lantis
Nov 20, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Tina Lee Lantis, 49, of Fife Lake, formerly of Michigan Center, died while being held by her husband Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. The most beautiful green eyes ever created are now watching us from Heaven.Tina was born July 11, 1961, to the late Edward and Vivian (Welton) Penoes in Battle...
Peter Harris
Nov 20, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Peter Duncan Harris Sr., 62, formerly of Hazel Park, passed away peacefully at home in Traverse City on Nov. 20, 2010, surrounded by loved ones. Through his valiant battle with lung disease and post polio syndrome, Peter never lost his wit or sense of humor, keeping those around him laughing.Peter was born on June 14, 1948, in...
Donald Vandernoot
Nov 18, 2010
EMPIRE — Donald A. VanderNoot, 84, of Empire, peacefully passed at Munson Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010. Donald was born on Feb. 22, 1926, to Anthony and Margaret VanderNoot. Donald was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. He worked as a Pharmacist at the Prescription Shop in Traverse...
Mary Rokos
Nov 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary L. Rokos, 84, of Traverse City, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 17, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Born March 15, 1926, in Old Mission, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Jerome and Helen Mildred (Peck) Pratt, descendant of one of the early pioneer families of Old Mission. On July 2, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Theodore Livernois
Nov 15, 2010
— TRAVERSE CITY -- Theodore Burly Livernois, 78, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Ted was born April 14, 1932, in Detroit, to the late B. Theodore and Alma Glenn (Hyner) Livernois. On Feb. 20, 1952, he married his childhood sweetheart, Lorraine "Rainey" A. Lattner. Together...
Catherine Priebe
Nov 15, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Catherine Helen Woodward Priebe passed away on Nov. 15, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She was 102 years of age. Catherine was born on June 3, 1908, in Benzonia, to parents Herbert and Sara Elizabeth Woodward. Her musical talent developed early, and at age 14 she began to play organ in the Benzonia...
James 'Jim' Franke
Nov 15, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — James A. Franke, 80, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.James Alfred Franke was born on April 15, 1930, to the late Alfred and Edith (Barnes) Franke in Traverse City. Jim was born into a big family of six siblings and was raised in the area,...
David Bouse
Nov 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — David William Bouse, 76, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. David passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Detroit on June 30, 1934, he was the son of the late Forrest Glen and Vena Geraldine (Martin) Bouse. On Dec. 5, 1987, in Sarasota, Fla., he married the love of his life,...
Luisa Denzer Barrett
Nov 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Luisa V. Denzer Barrett, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Munson Medical Center. Oma, as she was known by all of her family and friends, was born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Sacramento, Calif., to the late Philip and Catherine (Hein) Denzer. Oma loved listening to music. While her children were growing...
Anthony Dobry
Nov 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Anthony Dobry, 96, of Traverse City, formerly of Grayling and Sterling Heights, passed away Nov. 13, 2010, at Tendercare in Traverse City.Anthony was born July 6, 1914, to the late John and Rosalie Dobrzynski, in Pennsylvania. While growing up, he worked in the coal mines to help provide for his family. At a young age he learned...
Theresa 'Terry' Fifarek
Nov 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Theresa Joanne "Terry" Fifarek, 74, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, surrounded by her loving family.Terry was born Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1936, to the late Boleslaus "Bill" and Joanne (Popa) Rosinski in Cedar. Following her graduation from Holy Rosary High School in 1954, Terry earned her certificate in business from Davenport School of Business...
Harlan Maue
Nov 10, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Harlan L. Maue, 76, of Traverse City, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 10, 2010, at home on his beloved river. Harlan was born in Manistee on Sept. 26, 1934, the son of the late John and Lillian Maue. On Nov. 7, 1980, he married his best friend, Teresa Eisner. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Nov....
Dorothy Beckett
Nov 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy Alice Beckett, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. The daughter of Lawrence and Amalia Roth Glick Van Gorden, Dorothy was born in Saginaw on April 12, 1924. After the death of her father from tuberculosis, Dorothy helped her mother raise four younger...
Fredrick Williams
Nov 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Fredrick "Ray" Williams, 92, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Fredrick Raymond Williams was born on Aug. 28, 1918, to the late Fredrick and Ida Pearl (Gillard) Williams while they were vacationing in Ontario, Canada.Ray attended and graduated from high school in Ann Arbor.Ray answered the call of...
Kenneth 'Ken' Aprill
Nov 5, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Kenneth Allen Aprill, 52, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack Friday, Nov. 5, 2010.Ken was born on April 25, 1958. He was raised in the Traverse City area, graduating from Traverse City Senior High School. He worked for several of the local excavating companies. Ken loved Northern Michigan. He enjoyed...
Georgetta Ducheney
Nov 5, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Georgetta McDonald Ducheney, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Tendercare Nursing Home. Georgetta was born March 19, 1919, in Kingsley, to the late George and Roseline (Brautigam) Box. She married Carl Calvin McDonald in 1939. On Oct. 5, 1974, she married Arthur J. Ducheney in Traverse City.She graduated from Manton High School...
Garth Vankersen
Nov 5, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Garth William VanKersen, 57, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at his home.Garth was born on July 24, 1953, to George Augustus and Donna Darlene (Grubius) VanKersen. He married Patricia Weber on May 1, 1982, at the Mayfield Chapel in Mayfield.Garth lived in Traverse City for most of his life and graduated...
