Melissa (Hains) Crowell
Aug 10, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — "The love that lives in a mother's eyes, shines on undimmed and never dies and this is why my mother's face stays young and holds its gentle grace." — Oral. A Hains Melissa Anne (Hains) Crowell's greatest strength was being a mom, not only to her own children, but to everyone around her. She exemplified that by...
Lois Von (Martens) Gren
Aug 10, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lois La Von Gren, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. Lois loved spending time fishing with a cane pole, traveling, camping, cross-country skiing, playing tennis, riding her bicycle, going to water aerobics and being with family and friends. She was an avid bowler and a member...
Lucille Boesen
Aug 7, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Lucille Boesen passed away on Aug. 7, 2010, at Traverse Manor, at the age of 93. She was born in Detroit on Feb. 18, 1917, to Edwin Charles and Stella Ruth (Schafer) Betzing.Lucille was raised in Grosse Pointe Park along with her younger sisters, Jeanne and Marjorie. She always fondly remembered spending her childhood summers at the...
Adolph Kroupa
Aug 6, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Adolph Guy Kroupa died Aug. 6, 2010.Born Aug. 19, 1923, Adolph was a lifelong fruit grower on Old Mission Peninsula. The farm has been in the family several generations. Also, he was a World War II veteran of Pearl Harbor.Adolph enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, hunting, and most of all, family.Surviving are his sons, William G. and Steven...
Marilyn Buell
Aug 5, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Marilyn Anne Buell, 94, longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Marilyn was born Sept. 11, 1915, to the late Bert and Myrtle (Laubach) Ekstine in Lansing. Very shortly after, as a young girl, Marilyn's family moved to Traverse City. Marilyn attended and graduated from St....
Richard Wilson
Aug 5, 2010
---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Cassam "Dick" Wilson passed away, his children at his side, Aug. 5, 2010, in Traverse City.He is survived by son, Bruce (Barbara) Wilson of Farmington Hills; daughter, Wendy Franklin of West Bloomfield; as well as his sisters, Karen (Edward) Conaway of Traverse City and Linda (Larry) Schwartz of Orion. Also surviving are his six...
Harry Roush
Aug 4, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Harry Wilson Roush, 87, lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City.Harry was born on May 4, 1923, to the late Wilson "Pete" and Hazel (Strait) Roush in Traverse City.Harry proudly served his country answering the call of duty during World War II. Harry served as...
Jane Patterson
Aug 3, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Jane Keegstra Patterson, 91, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.Born Jane Marie Vlack on Monday, June 16, 1919, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Honey (Winnie) and William Vlack, and was later adopted by her step-father, Edward Keegstra. Following graduation from high school, Jane furthered...
Eleanor Rives
Aug 3, 2010
WILLIAMSBURG — Eleanor Martha Rives, 97, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Aug. 3, 2010, at Munson Hospice House with her family by her side.Eleanor was born on Dec. 12, 1912, in Detroit, one of 15 children to the late John and Lydia (Diska) Arbitter. She married the late John Edward Rives on May 27, 1935. Together they had three wonderful...
Richard Hoag
Aug 2, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard H. Hoag, of Traverse City, died Aug. 2, 2010, after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family. Richard was born in Escanaba, the son of the late Harold and Alice Hoag. The family moved to Traverse City, where Richard attended Central Grade School and met the love of his life Mary Whaley. After proudly serving his...
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,...
