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...
Madalyn Neuman
Jan 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Madalyn Doris Neuman, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, in Traverse City.Madalyn was born on Thursday, Jan. 17, 1918, to the late Robert Edwards and Norma (Tegler) Armstrong in Detroit. She married John Joseph Neuman on May 30, 1939, in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on...
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...
Betty Rosenow
Jan 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Jane Rosenow, 89, of Traverse City, went home to her Lord Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011.Betty was born Sept. 4, 1921, to William and Mabel (Shunk) Daykin. She was a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. On Oct. 11, 1941, Betty became the bride of Ralph Rosenow at the Methodist Church in Highland Park. She...
Robert Keitchen
Jan 6, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert J. Keitchen, 84, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on Saturday, June 19, 1926, to the late Russell D. and Evaline A. (Palen) Keitchen in Lansing. Following his graduation from high school, he honorably served his country in World War II on the...
William Walker
Jan 5, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William T. Walker, 95, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at his residence at Bay Ridge. Bill was born Aug. 26 1915. He was raised in Cambridge, Mass., where he married the love of his life, Esta Mae Fox, on March 21, 1942. They later moved to Grosse Pointe Farms in 1950. He worked...
Lloyd 'Woody' Woodcox
Jan 5, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lloyd M. Woodcox, 59, of Traverse City, unexpectedly passed away from this life to greet his savior and loved ones in heaven early Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011. Born May 23, 1951, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Lloyd "Ike" and Orpha (Couturier) Woodcox. On Aug. 21, 1976, in Traverse City, he married...
Paul Johnson
Jan 5, 2011
GRAWN — Paul Eldon Johnson, 83, of Grawn, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Munson Medical Center. Paul was born on Feb. 14, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Edwin and Opal (Knaggs) Johnson. At the young age of five, Paul moved to the Traverse City area and has been a resident ever since. Paul honorably served his...
Lloyd 'Woody' Woodcox
Jan 5, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Lloyd M. Woodcox, 59, of Traverse City, unexpectedly passed away from this life to greet his savior and loved ones in heaven early Wednesday morning, Jan. 5, 2011. Born May 23, 1951, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Lloyd "Ike" and Orpha (Couturier) Woodcox. On Aug. 21, 1976, in Traverse City, he married...
William Cook
Jan 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — William E. "Bill" "Will" Cook, 84, of Traverse City, formerly of Detroit, entered the gates of heaven and went to be with our Lord Tuesday morning, Jan. 4, 2011, at Orchard Creek Nursing Home, following a long illness. Born Sept. 15, 1926, in Detroit, he was the son of the late Clarence and Minnie (Nagel) Cook. On...
Raymond Schroeder
Jan 4, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Raymond Herbert Schroeder, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Bortz Health Care Facility on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Ray was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Reed City, to the late Herbert A. and Emma (Franz) Schroeder and raised by his stepmother, Esther Schroeder. He met and married D. Elaine Rosencrans in Reed City in 1946....
Suzanne Buck
Jan 2, 2011
TRAVERSE CITY — Suzanne Oakes Buck joined her husband, Vincent, in everlasting life on Jan. 2, 2011, in Traverse City, where in her final hours she was surrounded with love, her family and friends.A native of Ypsilanti, Suzanne graduated from Ypsilanti High School, was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps and spent many hours with Marjorie Randazzo dancing...
Gwendolyn Williams
Jan 2, 2011
---- — CINCINNATI, Ohio — Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Williams, 74, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Traverse City, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at Meadow Brook Care Center following a long illness.Born March 9, 1936, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Helen (Sopp) Gibson. On Aug. 15, 1959, in Detroit, she married Earl D. Williams, who...
Otto Masick
Dec 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Otto Egon Masick, 98, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Boardman Lake Glens. Otto was born in Krasnodar, Russia, on Aug. 29, 1912, to the late Charles and Helen (Schroeder) Masick. After Otto's first eight years of life, he amazingly escaped, along with his parents, communist Russia to Riga Latvia. Another eight...
Colbe Probst
Dec 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Colbe Haynes Probst, 49, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.Colbe is survived by her father, Gerald (Judy) Haynes; her mother, Barbara (Chuck) Yearn; husband, Micheal Probst; daughter, Gracie Probst; brother, Dane (Molly) Hyde; two stepbrothers, Mark and Scott Yearn; and four stepsisters, Kathy Gayer, Patti Wurm, Julia McDonald and Sarah Heath.Memorial contributions may be...
