Ignota Bussa
Jun 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ignota E. Bussa, 94, of Traverse City, passed away early Monday morning, June 14, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions - Aspen Wing. Born June 4, 1916, on the family farm in Kingsley, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Lola (Manigold) Ackerman. On May 5, 1937, in Traverse City, she married Joseph "Ken" Bussa, who...
Beverly Bassett
Jun 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Beverly Evelyn Bassett, of Suttons Bay, died peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, at the age of 80. Beverly was born July 29, 1929, to William and Helen (Dahlstrom) Dunbar in Chicago, Ill. She married Kenneth Edward Bassett on June 9, 1951. Together they had five children, Gary (Diane) Bassett of...
James Baggerly
Jun 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — James Lowell Baggerly, 76, of Traverse City, passed away June 13, 2010, at his home. James was born Feb. 24, 1934, in Coldwater, to the late Leon and Alice (Green) Baggerly. He honorably served at the Empire Air Force Station from 1953 to 1955 and one year in the Air Force in Morocco, North Africa. After his...
Alvin Spoering
Jun 13, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Alvin H. "Al" Spoering, C.P.A., passed away peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2010, in the presence of family members at Munson Medical Center, at the age of 89.Al was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Napoleon, Ohio. After high school, Al moved with his family from Napoleon to Traverse City. There he met Elinore Lyle; they were married in...
Arlene Frantz
Jun 12, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Arlene Anderson Frantz, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.Born on Oct. 18, 1922, in Randolph, Iowa, Arlene was the daughter of the late Granville L. and Bessie M. (Churchman) Anderson. On Dec. 31,1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, Arlene entered into marriage with Dr. Douglas W. Frantz Sr. He...
Patricia Trezise
Jun 11, 2010
GRAWN — Patricia Jane Trezise, 85, of Grawn, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born in Canton, Ohio, on Sunday, March 1, 1925, to Ruel N. and Wilda (Smith) Wright. The Wright family later moved to Ypsilanti, where they lived for seven years before relocating to Fort Thomas, Ky. Pat graduated from...
Barbara Pauly
Jun 11, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Barbara Mallard Pauly, 92, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Boardman Lake Glens-Brigadoon, with her husband Mel by her side.Barbara was born Apr. 29, 1918, in Enfield, Conn., to Fred and Florence Mallard. She graduated from Enfield High School in 1934. At her 16th birthday party, Barbara met Melvin Pauly. They became engaged on Sept. 10, 1937,...
Margaret 'Peg' Smith
Jun 10, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Margaret A. "Peg" Smith, 94, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Peg was born on Thursday, June 8, 1916, to the late Edward and Ruth (Hicks) Montgomery in Chicago.Growing up in Vesta, Minn., she continued her education following high school at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn....
Arthur Olsen
Jun 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Arthur Jay Olsen, 97, of Traverse City, died June 9, 2010, at home, surrounded by his family who loves him very much. Arthur was born in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of Alice and Arthur Olsen. He then moved to Detroit. Arthur graduated from Cass Tech High School in 1931 with a diploma in Drafting and Design. He...
Brian Drake
Jun 9, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Brian Kevin Drake, 56, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 9, 2010. His health had been challenged by the effects of diabetes. Brian was born on April 30, 1954, to Mary and Walter Drake of Birmingham. He graduated from W.E. Groves H.S., Beverly Hills, Mich., and attended Western Michigan University and Graceland University, where he...
Elvira Strom
Jun 8, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Elvira "Vera" Angie Strom, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Munson Medical Center with family by her side.Vera was born on March 12, 1931, in Trenton, N.J., to Anthony Carlo and Mary Grace (Inverso) Pesca. She was very proud of her Italian heritage. On May 21, 1975, Vera married Ole N. Strom in Hamilton, N.J....
Ernest C. Mendenhall
Jun 8, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ernest C. Mendenhall Sr., 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, Birch Wing, after suffering for years with Alzheimer's disease.Ernie's loving and devoted wife, Beryl (Wages) Mendenhall, whom he married on June 7, 1952, in Detroit, survives; as well as sons, Ernest (Barbara) Mendenhall Jr. and Jeffery Mendenhall; and daughter, Karen (Mark)...
Dwight Kennard
Dec 10, 2009
TRAVERSE CITY — Clint Kennard, 96, of Traverse City, passed away Dec. 10, 2009, at his winter residence in Deland, Fla. Mr. Kennard had a distinguished career as an aeronautical engineer from M.I.T. working on unmanned space flight projects with NASA, concluding his career as an administrator at Northwestern Michigan College. In retirement, he and his late wife, Martha were...
Kyle Akers
Jun 2, 2004
TRAVERSE CITY — Kyle John Akers, age 7, of Traverse City, passed away early in the morning on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, with his loving parents at his side. Kyle was born on June 2, 2004, in Vernal, Utah, to Phil and Jana (Knudsvig) Akers. Kyle grew up in Dinosaur and Grand Junction, Colo. The family moved to Traverse City...
Gertrude Anderson
May 16, 2003
TRAVERSE CITY — Gertrude "Trudy" M. Anderson, 93, of Traverse City, passed away Feb. 19, 2011, at her home in Hope Village.Trudy was born on Feb. 17, 1918, to the late Rudolph and Anna (Broetzmann) Manthei on their family farm in Cecil, Wis., the 10th of 12 children. She graduated as valedictorian of Shawano High School and went on to...
Joshua Balesh
Mar 17, 1993
CEDAR — Our most precious Joshua James Balesh, 18, was born on March 17, 1993, to James Jr. and Robin (Tyler) Balesh, and was unfortunately taken from his family and friends on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Josh left us here on earth and is now at eternal rest with God in Heaven. Josh was a 2011 graduate from Traverse City...
Stefan Schofield
Aug 21, 1992
TRAVERSE CITY — Stefan Thomas Schofield, 19, of Traverse City, became an angel in heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. Born Aug. 21,1992, in Traverse City, he was the loving son of Thomas Ray and Ann Elizabeth (Tortellet) Schofield.He graduated from St. Francis High School with the class of 2011. While in school he participated in track, golf, cross country...
Joseph Sloan
Oct 23, 1985
TRAVERSE CITY — Joseph Lindsay Sloan II, 25, of Traverse City, died Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 2011, at his home. Born Oct. 23, 1985, in Traverse City, he was the son of Joseph Lindsay and Jeanne Lee (Stump) Sloan. Joe graduated from St. Francis High School with the class of 2004. He furthered his education by attending and later graduating...
Justin Swabon
Nov 29, 1981
TRAVERSE CITY — Justin Robert Swabon, age 29, of Traverse City, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. Justin was born Nov. 29, 1981, in Chicago, Ill., to his parents, Lynn McGregor and Robert Swabon. He was later joined by his dear brother, Darren. Justin's genuine and radiant smile reflected his passion for life. He grew up on the...
Dorothy Bodnar
Sep 28, 1977
TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy (Dode) Dyke Bodnar spent her early life in Traverse City, attending St. Francis school through 10th grade, graduating from Traverse City Central High School with the class of 1937. Born in Saginaw, she was the daughter of Leo P. and Catherine "Pat" Kalahar, who preceded her in death. She married Robert J. Dyke on Feb. 9,...
