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Alice Barr

Alice Barr

Sep 30, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Alice A. Barr, 92, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2010, at Traverse Manor.Born in Cedar, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Rice) King. In 1938, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City, she married Harold B. Barr, who preceded her in death on April 5,...

David Brown

David Brown

Sep 29, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — David Alan Brown, 53, of Traverse City, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. David was born on June 18, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Fred and Ruthie (Boehlein) Brown. A true outdoorsman, David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked to go out west with his dad...

David Brown

David Brown

Sep 29, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — David Alan Brown, 53, of Traverse City, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. David was born on June 18, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Fred and Ruthie (Boehlein) Brown. A true outdoorsman, David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked to go out west with his dad...

Adam Glowacki

Adam Glowacki

Sep 28, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Adam "Frank" Glowacki, 75, of Traverse City and formerly of the Detroit area, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, surrounded by his family, at his home in Traverse City. Frank was born Aug. 6, 1935, to the late Adam and Anna (Sokolowski) Glowacki Sr. in Hamtramck. Frank entered into marriage with the former Elaine Theil on Saturday,...

Robert 'Bob' Bond

Robert 'Bob' Bond

Sep 25, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Daniel Bond, 77, of Traverse City and formerly of Northville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Bob was born Dec. 4, 1932, to the late Robert and Agnes (Weaver) Bond in Bay City.He and his wife, Marlene, were currently members at Christ the King Catholic Church in Acme. Bob...

John Maxbauer

John Maxbauer

Sep 25, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — A kind and gentle man who loved his wife, children, church and work was called to his heavenly Father. John Anthony Maxbauer passed peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, after living a long and fruitful life.John was born in Traverse City on April 21, 1920, to Anthony and Catherine Maxbauer, and was the eldest of their two children....

John Maxbauer

John Maxbauer

Sep 25, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — A kind and gentle man who loved his wife, children, church, and work was called to his heavenly Father. John Anthony Maxbauer passed peacefully Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, after living a long and fruitful life.John was born in Traverse City on April 21, 1920, to Anthony and Catherine Maxbauer, and was the eldest of their two children....

Jane Barczak

Jane Barczak

Sep 24, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Jane Adele Hydorn Barczak, 65, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a very long and courageous battle. Jane was born on May 27, 1945, in Bay City to the late Lewis and Eva (Neitzke) Hydorn. During her attendance at Michigan State University,...

Esther Heiman

Esther Heiman

Sep 22, 2010

BENZONIA — Esther Mary Heiman, 97, of Benzonia, died Sept. 22, 2010, at Homesteader Assisted Living. Esther M. Gressel was born on June 1, 1913, in Dowogiac, and lived in the Battle Creek area for 33 years. In 1946 she married Royal F. Heiman in Battle Creek on Sept. 14. She lovingly raised his two children. Esther was employed by...

Stuart Hubbell

Stuart Hubbell

Sep 22, 2010

LAKE LEELANAU — Stuart D. Hubbell, 82, formerly of Traverse City, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in the afternoon, at his home in Lake Leelanau, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 12, 1927, the son of Stuart and Mary Frances (Moriarity) Hubbell. He married the love of his life, Marian, on Jan. 26, 1952. He served...

Harold Williamson

Harold Williamson

Sep 18, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Harold Paul Williamson, 50, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at his residence with family at his side. Harold was born on May 31, 1960, in Pontiac. He grew up in Waterford Twp., Lake Angelus, and graduated from Waterford Mott High School. He attended Michigan Technological University and graduated from Lawrence Tech with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical...

Harold Williamson

Harold Williamson

Sep 18, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Harold Paul Williamson, 50, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at his residence with family at his side. Harold was born May 31, 1960, in Pontiac. He grew up in Waterford Twp., Lake Angelus, and graduated from Waterford Mott High School. He attended Michigan Technological University and graduated from Lawrence Tech with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Fern Kennedy

Fern Kennedy

Sep 15, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Fern Joyce Kennedy, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Fern was born to the late Elba and Addie (Stites) Clark, who lived on the top of Bunker Hill Road in Acme, on Sept. 26, 1915. She lived there all of her life except for a short 11-year period in Detroit...

Jack Enger

Jack Enger

Sep 14, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Jack Henry Enger Sr., 81, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Jack was born on March 25, 1929, to the late William Sr. and Louise (Egeler) Enger in Traverse City.Jack grew up in the area then answered the call of duty, serving his country as...

Hayden Nowicki

Hayden Nowicki

Sep 12, 2010

INTERLOCHEN — Hayden Nowicki, 3, of Traverse City, passed away suddenly Sept. 12, 2010.Hayden was born Oct. 3, 2006, in Traverse City, to Tracy and Michael Nowicki. He was the brother of Weston and Fisher Nowicki.Hayden was a happy little boy who loved to play and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed playing outside, riding his bike,...

Rhea Swan

Rhea Swan

Sep 12, 2010

WILLIAMSBURG — Rhea Mae Swan, 91, of Williamsburg, and a lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at her home.Rhea was born on Tuesday, July 1, 1919, to the late Stephen and Mary "Maude" (Umlor) Lautner in Traverse City. On Sept. 4, 1938, in Traverse City, she married Ray Swan, who preceded her in...

Helen Burkholder

Helen Burkholder

Sep 12, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Helen M. Burkholder, 97, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Helen was born March 21, 1913, in La Clede, Idaho, to the late Carroll and Charlotte (Boyd) Critchell.Helen grew up in Spokane, Wash., until 1927, when her father passed away. The family then moved back to the Traverse City area,...

Waneta Hungerford

Waneta Hungerford

Sep 11, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Waneta L. Hungerford, 96, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at Culver Meadows Assisted Living.Waneta was born Aug. 21, 1914, in Ennis, Mont., to the late George C. and Iva G. (Thomas) Hungerford. She lived in Elberta as a child, and then moved to Traverse City. Waneta proudly graduated from Traverse City Central...

Dawn Pawloski

Dawn Pawloski

Sep 11, 2010

GRAWN — Dawn Lucille Pawloski, 70, of Grawn, life long resident of the area, was welcomed into her heavenly home Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.Dawn was born Dec. 18, 1939, to the late Joseph and Mildred (Wentzel) Gildursky in Cedar. Dawn entered into marriage with Joe Pawloski on Aug. 20, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mapelton, a marriage that...

Doris Brammer

Doris Brammer

Sep 10, 2010

---- — MAPLE CITY - Doris Virginia Brammer, 81, of Glen Arbor, and long-time resident of the Grand Traverse area, passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at Maple Valley Nursing Home in Maple City.Doris was born April 29, 1929, to the late Benhart and Bessie (Osborn) Brammer in Highland Park.Doris relocated to the area in 1949, making her living as...

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