Ralph Franklin
Jul 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ralph Wesley Franklin, 94, of Traverse City and formerly of Warren, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home on Old Mission Peninsula.Ralph was born on May 5, 1916, to the late Edmond and Lillie (Irish) Franklin in Traverse City. At a young age Ralph moved downstate, where he was raised and attended school, graduating from...
Bonnie Zenner
Jul 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Bonnie Lee Zenner, 77, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her loving family by her side.Bonnie was born on Aug. 2, 1932, in Traverse City, to the late Thomas and Nellie (Smith) Ankerson. She married the late Ralph LeRoy Zenner on Jan. 19, 1952, at Immaculate Conception Catholic...
Kevin Leach
Jul 17, 2010
INTERLOCHEN — Kevin James Leach, 28, of Interlochen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at his home. Born Oct. 14, 1981, in Traverse City, he was the son of Kelly James and Sheryl Lynne (Liebetrau) Leach. A 2000 graduate of Traverse City West Senior High School, Kevin was attending and doing well at Northwestern Michigan College, where he was...
Mark Beeman
Jul 14, 2010
-- — Mark M. Beeman, 87, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Munson Medical Center. Mark was born on March 17, 1923, to the late Joseph E. and Margie May (Gerrard) Beeman in Ionia. On June 22, 1947, Mark married the former Joan Carroll in Barryton. Mark served his country honorably in the United States Army during...
Sharon Sobbry
Jul 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — "God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts." After fighting ovarian cancer for three years, Sharon Marlene Sobbry, 66, died Tuesday evening, July 13, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. She died in the arms of her sisters, Bonnie, Shirlee and Terry. Sharon was born in Elk Rapids on Oct. 29, 1943, to Frank...
Joshua Arteaga
Jul 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Joshua Arteaga, 34, of Traverse City and formerly of California, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Joshua was born on Oct. 11, 1975, at home, to parents Robert Arteaga and Sheryle (Dexter) Gray in San Dimas, Calif. From a young age growing up in California, Josh was an outgoing spirit....
Yvonne Stanwick
Jul 11, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Yvonne Levall Stanwick, 85, of Traverse City, went home to the Lord on July 11, 2010. She was born Virginia Yvonne Levall, in Summit City, on April 14, 1925, to Joseph and Wynetta (Muth) Levall. She lived most of her life in Traverse City, where she married her high school sweetheart, Maurice (Stan) Stanwick, and made a...
Helen Panter
Jul 11, 2010
-- — Helen Roberta Panter, of Elk Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, at 93 years of age. Helen was born July 27, 1916, in Detroit, to the late Walter and Stella (VanZant) Davenport. She completed her nursing training and internship at Providence Hospital in Detroit. She married the late Bernard Martin Panter on Aug....
Katherine Beer
Jul 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Katherine L. Beer, 82, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 9, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Katherine was born on Thursday, June 7, 1928, to the late Arnold and Martha (Maroon) Schaefer in Detroit. Prior to her retirement, Katherine had been a waitress in several Traverse City restaurants.She was a gifted seamstress, sewing many...
Donald Vavra
Jul 7, 2010
GLEN ARBOR — Donald Beggs Vavra left the mortal life Wednesday, July 7, in his Glen Arbor home at 90 years of good life.Don is remembered as the unofficial "Mayor of Glen Arbor." His amiable presence afforded so many the friendship in the small village. Tall, for a Vavra, with a deep, booming voice, blue, blue eyes, a full head...
Donald Vavra
Jul 7, 2010
GLEN ARBOR — Donald Beggs Vavra left the mortal life Wednesday, July 7, in his Glen Arbor home at 90 years of good life.Don is remembered as the unofficial "Mayor of Glen Arbor." His amiable presence afforded so many the friendship in the small village. Tall, for a Vavra, with a deep, booming voice, blue, blue eyes, a full head...
Richard Kent
Jul 6, 2010
ROCKFORD — Richard Lee Kent, 57, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Richard was born April 16, 1953, in Atlanta, to James and Muriel (Cumper) Kent. In 1971, Richard graduated from Atlanta High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering from Central Michigan University. Richard's attention to detail and desire...
Patricia Sivek
Jul 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Patricia Ann Sivek, 77, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Patricia was born to the late Victor and Lila Potts on Dec. 24, 1932, in Traverse City. She graduated as a member of the 1951 class from Traverse City Central High School. On July 18, 1953, Patricia married William James Sivek...
Vera Moldenhauer
Jul 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Vera M. Moldenhauer, 95, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions Birch Unit. Vera was born Dec. 24, 1914, in Merrillan, Wis., to the late Leroy and Mabel (Schoolcraft) Heath. She married the late Lester C. Moldenhauer on June 6, 1934, in Black River Falls, Wis. Together they had three wonderful...
Edwin Wright
Jul 4, 2010
OLD MISSION — Edwin Matthew Wright passed away peacefully at his home in Old Mission July 4, 2010, surrounded by his immediate family. He was 96.Edwin Wright was born December 18, 1913, in Detroit. In 1942, he married Norah Bernadine Smith, RN. They had three sons, David, Robert and Thomas.He attended Princeton University and the University of Michigan Medical School....
James Carl
Jul 3, 2010
WILLIAMSBURG — James W. Carl, 87, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at his home, with family and friends by his side.Jim was a devoted Jehovah's Witness since the age of 10. He will be greatly missed by brothers and sisters at the local kingdom hall. He was enthusiastic in his ministry, as well as all other activities of life.His hobbies...
Thelma Crawford
Jul 2, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Thelma Genevieve Crawford passed away on July 2, 2010, at the age of 90. Born Thelma MacLean, in Flint, Thelma married the love of her life, Wilbur Vincent Crawford in 1940. They raised their family in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area before moving to Traverse City in 1975. As a member of the Ninety-nines, an international flying club,...
Marian Humphrey
Jul 1, 2010
- — TRAVERSE CITY - Marian Humphrey, 78, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born on Jan. 4, 1932, in Detroit, to the late George and Catherine (Galli) Conley. On Feb. 11, 1956, she entered into marriage with Robert Humphrey. Marian was a wonderful mother to...
Suzanne Kelly
Jul 1, 2010
- — CEDAR - Suzanne "Sue" Kelly, of Cedar, formerly of Grosse Pointe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and longtime companion, Stan Mulliner, Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Munson Hospice House, after a brief battle with cancer. Sue was born Oct. 18, 1938, in Detroit, daughter of Jewel (Horter) and Marvin Edward Heidt. She graduated from Mumford High...
Stanley Michael, M.D.
Jun 30, 2010
- — TRAVERSE CITY - Stanley L. Michael, M.D., 87, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Appledorn Living Center in Holland. Stanley was born April 14, 1923, in Zion, Ill., to the late Ralph and Ruth (Swanson) Michael. He married Ellen M. Griner on June 18, 1955. Together they had two wonderful children. Stanley honorably served our country in...
