Robert Swindlehurst
Nov 5, 2010
RAPID CITY — Robert Staples Swindlehurst, age 83, of Rapid City, passed away Nov. 5, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on Feb. 28, 1927, to the late Aubery and Eva (Marshall) Swindlehurst. Robert proudly served his country during World War II in the Merchant Marines, and was a Medal of Honor recipient for his action in...
Nancy "Nan" Wares
Nov 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Nancy Lee "Nan" Wares, 67, passed away Nov. 4, 2010.Born on October 4, 1943, in Big Rapids, she was the oldest of three children born to Dale A. and Jo-Anne K. (Hardy) Wares. Natives of Traverse City, her parents moved their young family back home in 1949, and that is where Nan spent the remainder of her...
Betty Goss
Nov 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Ruth Goss, age 86, died peacefully at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, after an extended illness.Betty was born Aug. 8, 1924, in Randolph County, Ind., the youngest of nine children to Ara and Clarissa Collins (Clark). As a young girl, Betty's family moved to a small farm in the Long...
Betty Goss
Nov 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Ruth Goss, age 86, died peacefully at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, after an extended illness.Betty was born Aug. 8, 1924, in Randolph County, Ind., the youngest of nine children to Ara and Clarissa Collins (Clark). As a young girl, Betty's family moved to a small farm in the Long...
Catherine Fishbeck
Nov 3, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Catherine Fishbeck, of Traverse City and formerly of the Detroit area, succumbed to pneumonia Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday.Catherine was born Nov. 20, 1910, in Hancock, to John and Annabelle (Campbell) McLean, Scottish immigrants. From birth, she was a strong-willed and irrepressible little lady.At age four,...
Lawrence Robinson
Nov 1, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lawrence J. Robinson, 97, a lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. Born Nov. 19, 1912, in Honor, he was the son of Arthur and Flora (Fredrickson) Robinson. On July 1, 1939, he married the former Eva Plamondon, who preceded him in death on Aug. 6, 2000.Mr. Robinson was employed as an...
Elizabeth Luczek
Nov 1, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth Helen "Liz" Luczek, 83, of Traverse City, died early Monday morning, Nov. 1, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following a brief illness.Born Feb. 15, 1927, in Petoskey, she was the daughter of the late Leslie L. and Emma Jane (Burroughs) Hurlburt. On Feb. 15, 1947, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, she married Raymond...
Peter Sheffer
Oct 31, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Peter Wencel Sheffer, 78, lifelong resident of Cedar, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Munson Medical Center. Pete was born on Dec. 4, 1931, to the late Peter and Barbara (Piette) Sheffer at home on the family farm on Lincoln Road in Solon Township.Pete served his country as a member of the United States Marines. In...
Dianna Mcpherson
Oct 31, 2010
INTERLOCHEN — Dianna Lynn McPherson, of Interlochen, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, Oct. 31, 2010, at the age of 53.She was born May 28, 1957, in Bay City, the daughter of the late Jerome J. Monville of Bay City and Virginia (Leonard) Thomas of Cadillac, formerly of Lewiston. She graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City.Dianna loved...
Judith White
Oct 31, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Judith Marie White, 59, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, with her family by her side. Her death was due to a Leukemia-related complication. Judy was born in Traverse City on Feb. 19, 1951, to the late Ronald and Virginia (Jackman) Deal, of Williamsburg. She married Lyle White, and...
Elizabeth Williamson
Oct 30, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Elizabeth Turner Williamson, 88, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Elizabeth was born Wednesday, July 26, 1922, to the late George and Jean (Robertson) Williamson in Saskatchewan, Canada.Employed in administration for the State of California, Elizabeth moved back to Michigan following her retirement. She loved old movies and movie...
Charles R.
Oct 28, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Charles R Orr, 86, of Traverse City, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. Charlie was born on Feb. 18, 1924, in Big Stone Gap, Va., the son of John Floyd and Bertle (Bishop) Orr. Leaving high school to join the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was very proud of...
Lottie Hornyak
Oct 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lottie Ann Hornyak, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Lottie was born March 12, 1920, in Sterling to the late Stanley and Anna (Lis) Koryciak. She married Clarence Demo in 1936 in Standish. After his passing she married James Hornyak on June 24, 1989. They were married by Fr....
Mary Sechrist
Oct 25, 2010
WILLIAMSBURG — Mary E. Sechrist, 99, formerly of Glenwood, Ill., died Monday evening, Oct. 25, 2010, at Mount Hope Assisted Living in Williamsburg.She is survived by her children, Carol (Howard) Cousineau and Craig (Angie) Sechrist. Cremation has taken place. The family was served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Traverse City.
Suzanne Plamondon
Oct 24, 2010
LAKE LEELANAU — Suzanne Evona Plamondon, 95, a lifelong resident of Leelanau County, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. Suzanne was born Nov. 20, 1914, in Empire to the late Charles and Louise (Steyaert) Taghon. In 1934, Suzanne entered into marriage with Ralph "Dick" Plamondon, of Lake Leelanau. Suzanne taught sewing through the 4-H program in...
Lloyd Timm
Oct 22, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lloyd A. Timm, 75, of Traverse City, died peacefully Friday morning, Oct. 22, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Born May 21, 1935, in BonHomme County, S.D., he was the son of the late Andrew and GoldieTimm. He is survived by his wife, Norma Timm of Traverse City; his son, Steven Timm; and his daughter-in-law, Katherine Williams; as well...
William Berry
Oct 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — William H. Berry, 70, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side.William was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Omer, to Howard and Marie Berry. He served our country in the United States Navy on the USS Midway.William enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grandkids.Surviving William...
Marjorie Robison
Oct 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Marjorie J. Robison, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Munson Hospice House, after suffering a stroke a week earlier.Marjorie was born at the family farm in Jamestown, Ohio, to the late John and Novia (Irvin) Robison on March 31, 1919. She attended Bowersville, Ohio, schools and graduated from Jefferson Township High...
Glenn Foster
Oct 20, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Glenn E. Foster, 82, of Traverse City, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, 2010, at Bortz Health Care. He was born on March 26, 1928, in Saginaw, the son of the late J. Glenn and Maude (Sarver) Foster, and was raised in Luther.Glenn was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1946, and graduated from Luther...
David Gatzke
Oct 19, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — David Lee Gatzke, 70, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.David was born the beloved son of Ben and Gladys (Maslowski) Gatzke in Traverse City on Sept. 26, 1940. David grew up in Traverse City where he secured his first job at the age of 10 years old, selling...
