Calvin 'C.J.' Baker
Dec 27, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Calvin James Baker, 85, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Calvin James was born on June 15, 1925, to the late Harold and Marjorie (Flynn) Baker in Vicksburg. As a young boy C.J. and his family left their native Indiana roots and moved to Michigan, Missouri...
Jean Mackenroth
Dec 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Jean B. Mackenroth, 93, of Traverse City, died Dec. 26, 2010, at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell.Jean was born Dec. 7, 1917, in Billings, Mont., to the late Byron and Jaqueline (Cummings) Baldwin. She married Richard (Dick) Mackenroth in 1937, and spent many years in Livingston Co., moving to Traverse City in 1961. Jean was a...
Avis Schaub Hanell
Dec 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Avis Joan Hanell, 76, of Interlochen, left her family here on earth to be with the love of her life in Heaven on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a long battle with stroke and heart problems. Born May 21, 1934, in Suttons Bay, she was the only child of the late Ambrose...
Helen White
Dec 25, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Helen Geraldine White, 83, a life-long resident of Lake Ann, was called to be with the Lord she loved, on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following a brief illness. Her singing voice will be heard in the Heavens, now as our beautiful angel has gone home.Born July 6, 1927, in Almira Corners in...
Leo Mccaw
Dec 24, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Leo Max McCaw, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Dec. 24, 2010, at his home.Leo was born Nov. 19, 1921, to Charles and Mary (Hodgins) McCaw. After graduating from Traverse City High School, Leo enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He trained to be a pilot in 1944 and served faithfully during World War II. He flew...
Luella Howell
Dec 24, 2010
BINGHAM TOWNSHIP — Luella H. Howell, 82, of Bingham, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Luella was born in Central Lake on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1928, the daughter of Frank and Blanche (Dawson) Blakely. She grew up on the family farm and attended Ellsworth High School. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School. In...
Arden Johnson
Dec 23, 2010
MESICK — Arden Johnson, 79, of Mesick, passed away Dec. 23, 2010, at Munson Hospice House.Arden was born Sept. 30, 1931, to the late Roy and Hazelle (Bond) Johnson in Bear Lake. On Oct. 27, 1951, Arden married the former Virginia Mack in Harlan.By trade, Arden was a contractor, although in his spare time he enjoyed building homes with Habitat...
Barbara Rairigh
Dec 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Barbara L. Rairigh, 83, a homemaker of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Born April 28, 1927, in Lansing, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Florence A. (White) Clippert. On Oct. 11, 1947, in Angola, Ind., she married Victor J. Rairigh. He preceded her in...
Maxine Leddy
Dec 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Maxine C. Leddy passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. Born in Bay City, Maxine was the daughter of Victor and Iva Pecha. She had resided in Saginaw for 40 years, having lived in Oklahoma for eight years and St. Charles, Mich., for 15 years. Ten years ago, she moved to Traverse City to...
John Gonder
Dec 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — John Alvin Gonder, 83, a life-long resident of the Interlochen area, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Tendercare of Traverse City.John was born Saturday, Nov. 5, 1927, to the late George and Belle (Jaquish) Gonder in Bendon. On June 6, 1953, in Grawn, John married the former Berneice Bancroft. On March 29, 1955, John entered the service...
Genevieve Zimmerman
Dec 20, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Genevieve E. Zimmerman, age 89, was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 20, 2010. She passed away at Munson Hospice House following a long illness. Genevieve was born on July 22, 1921, the daughter of Elmer and Stella Bahls, of Danville, Ill. She was born again of water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism at Immanuel...
John Campsie
Dec 19, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — John "Scotty" Campsie, 94, of New Hampshire and formerly of Traverse City, passed away Dec. 19, 2010, in New Hampshire. Scotty was born Nov. 26, 1917, the son of John and Florence Victoria (Norris) Campsie, of Perth, Scotland. He came to the United States in 1919 at the end of World War I with his family. The...
Mary Boissoneau
Dec 17, 2010
EMPIRE — Mary Margaret Boissoneau, 56, of Empire, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mary was born March 1, 1954, in Traverse City, to the late Lawrence and Lelah (Breithaupt) Shalda. She married Ross Daniel Boissoneau on July 23, 1988, in Sparta. Together they raised one son, Marc Xavier...
Eliana Nevaeh Ianitelli-Klee
Dec 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Eliana Nevaeh Ianitelli-Klee, was born at 7:39 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2010, at Munson Medical Center and passed away peacefully in her mother's arms at 8:03 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2010. Eliana's birth was greatly anticipated by many people around the world. Her arrival brought unmeasurable joy to all of us. Our daughter graced us with her...
Leroy 'L. D.' Greilick
Dec 13, 2010
INTERLOCHEN — Former Chief Engineer at Interlochen Public Radio, Leroy Dow "L. D." Greilick, 79, of Interlochen, died at his home among family on Dec. 13, 2010. Born Feb. 22, 1932, in Brooksville, Fla., he was the son of the late Leroy Clarence and Anne (Hathaway) Greilick. L. D. has a long history in broadcast engineering. As a teenager he...
John Hanell
Dec 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — John Clarence Hanell, 82, a Traverse City native, died Monday evening, Dec. 13, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following complications arising from a C1 vertebral fracture. He had suffered from Louie body dementia the last two years.Born May 3, 1928, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Otto Anderson and Lydia Anna (Sanbacka) Hanell....
Richard Debruyn
Dec 12, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard DeBruyn, 85, of Traverse City, died peacefully at his home Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, with the family who adored him by his side.Dick was born July 21, 1925, in River Grove, Ill., the son of Arie and Jennie DeBruyn. He spent his youth in the Sparta and Coopersville area of Michigan. He served in the U.S....
Melissa Willman
Dec 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — The world lost an awesome princess on Dec. 9, 2010, when God called Melissa home. Melissa Marie Dullock Willman, age 36, was the kindest mother, dearest daughter, most terrific sister and a very loving wife. She endeared everyone with her sweet smile and caring laugh. God took our best relative, best neighbor and best friend when he...
Arlene Lamie
Dec 8, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Arlene Elizabeth Lamie, 78, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on Dec. 8, 2010. Arlene was born on Sept. 9, 1932, in Suttons Bay, to the late Wilbert and Evelyn (Send) Perrault. On April 28, 1951, Arlene married Valere Lamie at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. Arlene was an active member at...
Josephine Gassman
Dec 7, 2010
---- — BATON ROUGE, La. — Josephine "Jo" Gassman, 82, of Baton Rouge, La., formerly of Traverse City, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2010, in Baton Rouge, La. Born April 21, 1928, in Reed City, Jo was the daughter of the late Otto and Bernice Pollaski.She is survived by her son, Howard (Terri Lynn) Andresen Jr., of Traverse City; her daughter,...
