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...
Gerald Bates
Oct 18, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Gerald Godfrey Bates, 99, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. Born March 1, 1911, in Almira Township, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Athalinda (Fewins) Bates and was a lifelong resident of Benzie and Grand Traverse counties. He graduated from Honor High School...
Gregory Gardner
Oct 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Gregory A. Gardner, 61, of Traverse City and formerly of Battle Creek, died suddenly Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Greg was born on Oct. 9, 1949, to the late George and Elizabeth (Doney) Gardner in Battle Creek.Greg lived in Battle Creek prior to moving to the Traverse City area. Greg attended Ferris...
Marie Sharka
Oct 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Marie L. Sharka, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in the presence of her loving family at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Marie was born to Joseph and Anna Yarosh on Nov. 11, 1918. She married Edward Sharka on Dec. 8, 1942.Marie was a talented musical and visual artist who declined scholarships to art school...
Lillian Loncharte
Oct 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lillian Dagmar Loncharte, 92, of Traverse City, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Lillian was born to Matti and Hilda Berry in Virginia, Minn., on Dec. 17, 1917.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis H. Loncharte; sister, Ladja Kerr; and brother, William Perry.Lillian is survived by her daughter, Barbara...
Thelma Canfield
Oct 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Thelma Jane Canfield, 91, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Thelma was born here Sunday, Sept. 21, 1919, to the late Elmer and Lovina (Sieger) Bagnel, one of the pioneer families of the area. She and her sisters worked hard on the family farm on Hoch Road helping with...
Charles Harty
Oct 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Charles Walter Harty, 82, a Traverse City native, died following a long illness on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2010, at Tendercare-Birchwood, with his loving family by his side.Born Aug. 3, 1928, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Ruth (VanWagner) Harty. On Aug. 28, 1954, at St. Francis Catholic Church, he...
Julianne Meyer
Oct 13, 2010
OLD MISSION — Julianne Elizabeth (nee Myer) Meyer died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Julianne was born on July 9, 1927, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the daughter of Delbert and Anna (Nelson) Myer. She attended Wittenberg University and was a graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, with a B.S. degree.On Dec. 27, 1950, she married Charles R....
Richard "Dick" Asiala
Oct 12, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Emil "Dick" Asiala, 76, beloved husband, brother, father and friend, lost his battle with gastric cancer and passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 2010, at his home. Born Feb. 3, 1934, in Manistee, he was the son of the late Emil Arvid and Selma (Kangas) Asiala, and grew up in the Finnish community of Kaleva. An...
Chad Pasinski
Oct 11, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Chad Andrew Pasinski, 27, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. Chad was born on April 12, 1983, in Cadillac to Mitchell and Lorraine Pasinski. Chad was a 2002 graduate of Traverse City Central High School. Chad was a hard worker with an amazing sense of humor. He was a beloved son,...
Robert Julien
Oct 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Louis Julien, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Robert was born March 16, 1924, in Detroit to the late Louis Felix and Jewel Estelle (Barkume) Julien. He married Madelon Louise Jones on Feb. 15, 1947, also in Detroit. Bob honorably served The United States...
