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...
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...
