Mark Bonter
Aug 2, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Mark Bonter, 60, of Traverse City, passed away Aug. 2, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Mark was born Dec. 20, 1949, in Petoskey, to Gerald and Joyce (Coffman) Bonter. He is survived and treasured by his mother, Joyce (Coffman) Lazarus; his wife of 42 years, Pam Bonter; his daughters, Lesley (Dean) Klein of St. Johns and their children...
Robert 'Bob' Coors
Aug 1, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Robert S. "Bob" Coors, 91, passed away at Munson Hospice House Aug. 1, 2010.He was born Aug. 24, 1918, in Long Island, N.Y., to the late D Stanley and Margaret Coors. He grew up in Michigan, in numerous towns where his Dad was a Methodist minister. Upon graduating from University of Michigan with a MBA in accounting...
Ralph Case
Jul 31, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ralph Alphard Case Jr, 98, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Ralph was born Feb. 9, 1912, in Chicago to the late Ralph A. and Elizabeth A. (Ruhno) Case. He married Laura M. Meyers on March 29, 1946, in Benton Harbor. They were happily married 64 years.Prior to...
Peter Perla
Jul 30, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Peter G. Perla, 96, passed away on July 30, 2010. The family is thankful that he died peacefully after nearly a year of declining health.Peter, "Pete," was born Nov. 29, 1913, in Hermansville to Nicholas and Lucille Perla. His parents came to the United States as teenagers from Austria-Hungary and he was one of eight children. Pete...
Judith Haiss
Jul 29, 2010
LAKE ANN — Judith Haiss, 95, of Lake Ann, passed away July 29, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family. Judith was born on July 10, 1915, in Chisholm, Minn., to the late Otto and Lydia (Sandbacka) Hanell. On Aug. 8, 1938, Judith entered into marriage with Donald Frederick Haiss in Traverse City. In her spare time, Judith enjoyed...
Russell Lentner
Jul 28, 2010
---- — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Capt. Russell W. Lentner, United States Coast Guard, Ret., died peacefully July 28, 2010, at his home in St. Petersburg Fla., after a long illness.Mr. Lentner was born in Minneapolis in February 1922. He later moved to the Detroit area, where he attended high school. He played all manner of sports, but excelled in...
Glenn Goris
Jul 28, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Glenn Goris, 86, of Empire and formerly of Alliance, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, with his children at his side.Glenn was born on Aug. 30, 1923, to the late Clarence and Suzan (Bylsma) Goris in Alliance, Ohio. He was a 1944 graduate of Mount Union College in Alliance...
Katherine Wescott
Jul 28, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Katherine Terrett Wescott, age 80, died on July 28 at Grand Traverse Pavilions, with family by her side. Born Feb. 26, 1930, in Westfield, Mass., "K" was the only daughter of the late James and Helen Terrett. A graduate of Westfield High School, Katherine worked for many years at Old Colony Envelope Co. before becoming secretary for...
Cynthia 'Cindy' Swartz
Jul 27, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Cynthia Sue Swartz, 55, of Buckley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at her home in Buckley. Cynthia was born on Aug. 18, 1954, to parents, Lee and Alice (Miller) Swartz in Northport. Cindy grew up attending school and graduating from Perry High School. She went to work with the State of Michigan Police Department, making...
Mary Younker
Jul 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Alice Younker, 84, of Traverse City and formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, at Boardman Lake Glens, Highlander, in Traverse City. Mary Alice was born on Oct. 10, 1925, to the late Terrence and Kathryn (Reed) Sullivan in Chicago, Ill. She entered into marriage with John A. Younker on Sept. 18, 1948,...
Forest "Forrie" Fowler
Jul 24, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Forest L. "Forrie" Fowler, 65, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, from accidental injuries. Forest was born Monday, Jan. 1, 1945, to Harry L. and Doris M. (Skiver) Fowler in Detroit. He married Kimberly R. Hough Sept. 21, 1983, in Texas. A resident of Traverse City the last 19 years, Forest had lived in...
Peter Dendrinos
Jul 24, 2010
FRANKFORT — Peter Chris Dendrinos, 84, of Frankfort, formerly of Traverse City, passed away at his home July 24, 2010. Peter was born July 6, 1926, to the late Chris and Kathryn (Holder) Dendrinos in Muskegon.In the spring of 1944, Peter graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and was an all state selection for football. He was a member of...
Sherry Hoeft
Jul 23, 2010
LAKE ANN — Sherry L. Hoeft lost her courageous battle with cancer Friday, July 23, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born April 14, 1951, in Ypsilanti, to parents, Richard H. Hoeft and Rachel I. (McLaughlin) Hoeft. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1969.She married Frederick J. "Rick" Olmsted on April 12, 1978, in...
Janet Simone
Jul 23, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Janet Eileen Simone, 79, died peacefully Friday, July 23, at Munson Medical Center. Janet was born on June 9, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, to Franklin William and Bertille Elizabeth (Sonderman) Simone. Her growing-up years were in Lima, but in 1949 her family moved to Traverse City in beautiful northern Michigan. Janet started her career at Stromberg-Carlson Tool...
Kenneth Schultz
Jul 23, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Kenneth W. Schultz, 84, of Traverse City and formerly of Lapeer, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.Kenneth was born on July 11, 1926, to the late Herman and Florence (Breight) Schultz in Alpena. Ken was raised in Alpena spending summers on his grandmother's farm.Ken answered the call of duty, leaving...
Ray Besemer
Jul 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ray DerLynn Besemer Sr., 67, formerly of Morley, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Munson Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Ray was born on June 4, 1943, to Ray and Opal (Caine) Besemer in Howard City. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After serving his...
Arlen "Art" Husted
Jul 20, 2010
-- — Arlen J. "Art" Husted, 76, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 20, 2010, at his home in Peninsula Township. Born May 26, 1934, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Grace (Brackett) Husted. On Sept. 25, 1954, in Grand Rapids, he married the former Valerie G. Herron. Their marriage of...
Cpl. James Miller
Jul 19, 2010
AFGHANISTAN — Cpl. Paul James Miller, 22, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 19, 2010, in Afghanistan, where he was serving our country as a member of the U. S. Marine Corps.Paul was born Monday, March 28, 1988, to Teresa A. (Croff) and James A. "Jim" Miller in Traverse City. Paul graduated from Benzie Central High School in 2006, and...
Helen Rataj
Jul 19, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Helen Rataj, 63, of Traverse City, passed away July 19, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born on April 11, 1947, to the late Curt and Jeanne Kofahl in Detroit. Helen graduated from Michigan State University in 1970. She was very proud to be a Spartan and was a big fan of Spartan...
Edna Fisher
Jul 18, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Edna B. Fisher, 91, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Munson Hospice House, with her loving family by her side.Edna was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Northport, to the late William and Amelia (Bourdo) Bartlett. She married Robert G. Fisher March 4, 1937, in Traverse City.Edna was a lifelong resident of Traverse City....
