James Mccormick
Jan 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — James Patrick "JR" McCormick, 61, of Traverse City, passed away at home surrounded by his family, after a short but brave fight against cancer. JR was originally from Mt. Pleasant and a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in 1968. He earned his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. He leaves behind his loving son, Jim; daughter, Shelly...
Alfred Mayer
Jan 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Alfred Mayer, 102, of Traverse City, passed away on Jan. 20, 2011. Al was born July 8, 1908, in Zurich, Switzerland, to the late Jacob and Elisabeth (Gregory) Mayer. After losing both of his parents in 1914, he spent the next 10 years in foster homes. In 1925, he emigrated to the United States. He travelled to...
Drew Hemingway
Jan 20, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Drew Foster Hemingway, 25, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Drew was born in Traverse City on Monday, April 8, 1985, to George "Jeff" and Norma Jean (Bullard) Hemingway. Drew completed his high school education and was currently attending NMC.Drew really loved sports and was a natural athlete. He particularly enjoyed snowboarding, playing...
Dorothy Dant
Jan 19, 2011
FRANKFORT — Dorothy E. Dant, 80, a homemaker of Frankfort, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2011, at The Maples in Frankfort.Born Oct. 31, 1930, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Lee and Fern (McLalin) Williams. On Aug. 20, 1953, in Detroit, she married Harold E. Dant, who preceded her in death.Even...
John Anderson
Jan 19, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — John Anderson, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Jan. 19, 2011. John was born on May 1, 1927, in Coopersville, to the late Harold and Ruth (Soderman) Anderson. After graduating from high school in Cadillac, John attended Michigan State University and graduated from the Radio and Television Institute in Chicago. From 1944 to 1948, John served his...
Susan Knott
Jan 14, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Susan Lind Broutman Knott died peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, following a long and well-fought battle with multiple myeloma cancer.She is survived by her husband, Bruce Knott, of Traverse City; children, Elizabeth Knott and Jonathan Knott; son-in-law, Michael Conti; and three sisters, Leslie True, Judy Tison and Amy Schultz. She will be...
Michael 'Mac' Mcintosh
Jan 14, 2011
LAKE ANN — Michael W. "Mac" McIntosh, 57, life-long resident of the area, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, at his home in Lake Ann, with his family by his side.Michael Wayne McIntosh was born Jan. 25, 1953, to Wayne and June (Blackmore) McIntosh, in Traverse City. Mac grew up in the area, attending school and graduating from Traverse City...
Vivian Layton
Jan 14, 2011
ALDEN — Vivian Layton (Moeke), 90, of Alden, died Friday, Jan. 14. A dedicated public school teacher, Viv taught high school physical education and English, ending her career at East Grand Rapids High in 1980. An avid skier, gardener, cook and traveler, Viv embraced life with passion, vigor, laughter and love. She is survived by Norris, her loving husband of...
Marlene Wermuth-Fiedler
Jan 10, 2011
MESICK — The Rev. Marlene Lucille (Thompson) Wermuth-Fiedler, 68, of Mesick, took her first breath in glory on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, from her home with her family at her side.Marlene was born on Nov. 18, 1942, to the late Paul and Mildred (Perrine) Thompson in Owosso. Marlene grew up in the Owosso area, attending Owosso High School. She earned...
Richard Bolek
Jan 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Phillip Bolek, 70, of Traverse City, died peacefully Jan. 9, 2011, at Birchwood Nursing Center.Richard was born June 3, 1940, in Traverse City, to Joseph and Lavina Bolek. During his senior year of high school, Richard ventured out to California, where he finished high school and enlisted in the United States Navy to do his part...
Malcolm Butler
Jan 9, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Malcolm A. Butler, 79, of Traverse City and formerly of Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at his home.Malcolm Albert Butler was born on Jan. 9, 1932, to the late R. Millard and Mabel (Powers) Butler in Royal Oak. He married his sweetheart, Daisy Frederickson, on Dec. 22, 1950, in Frankfort.He attended Honor High School, graduating...
Walter Zerbel
Jan 8, 2011
INTERLOCHEN — Walter S. Zerbel, 73, of Interlochen, left behind his struggles with cancer as his wife Janet, and sons, Andrew and Jay, ushered him gently, lovingly, to a place of peace. Walter grew up in Marquette, graduating from Northern Michigan University and Grand Valley State. He was a teacher of mathematics in Van Dyke Public Schools in Warren for...
Douglas Hunt
Jan 8, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Douglas Wallace Hunt, 81, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at his home. Douglas was born Monday, Nov. 11, 1929, to the late Wallace and Beulah (Carlisle) Hunt in Traverse City. He entered into marriage with the former Daisy Evelyn Sullivan Saturday, June 14, 1958, in Traverse City. Douglas was a native of Traverse City...
Robert Windfield
Jan 8, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert John Windfield, 56, of Grawn, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Munson Medical Center.Bob was born Friday, Nov. 5, 1954. For the last 16 years, he resided at West Shore AFC Homes in Grawn.Bob was a great guy. He never uttered a harsh word, never said an unkind thing to anyone. To know Bob was to...
Jean Cline, M.D.
Jan 8, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Jean Cram Cline, M.D., 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home with her family Jan. 8, 2011. Born in Cleveland on March 10, 1924, to Harry and Jessie (Erwin) Cram, she grew up in the newly developed Shaker Heights part of the city. She attended Wellesley College during World War II, graduating with a degree...
Sylvia Besaw
Jan 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Sylvia C. Besaw, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Sylvia was born on April 25, 1935, in Traverse City, to the late Otto and Ila Olson. Sylvia earned her Licensed Practical Nurse's degree from Northwestern Michigan College. She helped countless patients at Munson Medical Center and Birchwood Nursing...
William John Foster
Jan 7, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William "Jack" John Foster, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Bortz Health Care on Jan. 7, 2011. Jack was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, to the late William Arthur and Hannah Ethel (Bradley) Foster.He married Lola "Nicky" Doreen Nixon on Aug. 2, 1946, in Ferndale. They met in the Ferndale High School...
Roman Skipski
Jan 6, 2011
MAPLE CITY — Roman A. Skipski, 82, of Maple City, passed away at his home on Jan. 6, 2011. Roman was born on Sept. 30, 1928, at his home in Maple City, to the late William and Helen (Masloski) Skipski. On July 9, 1955, Roman married the former Joan Baggs. Together they shared 55 wonderful years. Roman worked for Burwood...
Michael Teter
Jan 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Michael Lawton Teter, 49, of Traverse City, died Jan. 6, 2011. Mike was born on June 22, 1961, in Dearborn, to Edward Teter and Sandi Atwood.He grew up on Old Mission Peninsula and attended Traverse City Central High School, class of '79. From there he attended Grand Rapids Junior College and continued at Northwestern University in Chicago....
Douglas Miller
Jan 6, 2011
EMPIRE — Douglas Lee Miller passed away peacefully on Jan. 6, 2011, at Munson Hospice House, with his loving wife, Sue, at his side.Doug was born Feb. 25, 1942, the son of LaRue and Marjorie Miller, who predeceased him. He was raised in East Lansing, graduating from East Lansing High School in 1960. As an East Lansing Trojan, he earned...
