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Thelma Canfield

Thelma Canfield

Oct 14, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Thelma Jane Canfield, 91, of Traverse City, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.Thelma was born here Sunday, Sept. 21, 1919, to the late Elmer and Lovina (Sieger) Bagnel, one of the pioneer families of the area. She and her sisters worked hard on the family farm on Hoch Road helping with...

Charles Harty

Charles Harty

Oct 14, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Charles Walter Harty, 82, a Traverse City native, died following a long illness on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14, 2010, at Tendercare-Birchwood, with his loving family by his side.Born Aug. 3, 1928, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Ruth (VanWagner) Harty. On Aug. 28, 1954, at St. Francis Catholic Church, he...

Julianne Meyer

Julianne Meyer

Oct 13, 2010

OLD MISSION — Julianne Elizabeth (nee Myer) Meyer died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Julianne was born on July 9, 1927, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, the daughter of Delbert and Anna (Nelson) Myer. She attended Wittenberg University and was a graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, with a B.S. degree.On Dec. 27, 1950, she married Charles R....

Richard "Dick" Asiala

Richard "Dick" Asiala

Oct 12, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Emil "Dick" Asiala, 76, beloved husband, brother, father and friend, lost his battle with gastric cancer and passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 2010, at his home. Born Feb. 3, 1934, in Manistee, he was the son of the late Emil Arvid and Selma (Kangas) Asiala, and grew up in the Finnish community of Kaleva. An...

Chad Pasinski

Chad Pasinski

Oct 11, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Chad Andrew Pasinski, 27, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Oct. 11, 2010. Chad was born on April 12, 1983, in Cadillac to Mitchell and Lorraine Pasinski. Chad was a 2002 graduate of Traverse City Central High School. Chad was a hard worker with an amazing sense of humor. He was a beloved son,...

Robert Julien

Robert Julien

Oct 9, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Louis Julien, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Robert was born March 16, 1924, in Detroit to the late Louis Felix and Jewel Estelle (Barkume) Julien. He married Madelon Louise Jones on Feb. 15, 1947, also in Detroit. Bob honorably served The United States...

Robert Julien

Robert Julien

Oct 9, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Louis Julien, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Robert was born March 16, 1924, in Detroit to the late Louis Felix and Jewel Estelle (Barkume) Julien. He married Madelon Louise Jones on Feb. 15, 1947, also in Detroit. Bob honorably served the United States...

Mary Lievense

Mary Lievense

Oct 9, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Jane Lievense, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. She had the contentment of enjoying a fulfilled life.Mary was born on April 9, 1923, in Detroit, and grew up in Jackson. On Aug. 14, 1944, she married Stanley Lievense, who survives her after 66 years of marriage.Also surviving Mary are her children, Jeanne (Werner) Zielke,...

Jordan Byron

Jordan Byron

Oct 8, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Jordan Bruce Byron passed peacefully Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at the age of 81. His optimism and enthusiasm for life was a gift to all those who knew him. Born in Saginaw to Arminda Rae (Ault) and Clarence Carl Byron, he was one of eight children. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1947 and attended...

John Kraft

John Kraft

Oct 4, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — John Howard Kraft, 69, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, with his loving family by his side. John was born Nov. 22, 1940, to Howard Allen and Lorna B. (Andrews) Kraft in Pontiac. He married Sandy McFatridge on Oct. 23, 1964, in Detroit. John went to school in Redford Township, where he excelled...

William "Bill" Mcgee

William "Bill" Mcgee

Oct 4, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — William Francis "Bill" McGee, 82, was received into the arms of God Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at home, with his loving wife by his side and surrounded by family members.Bill was born June 6, 1928, in Detroit. He received a nursing degree from Minneapolis General Hospital and became a nurse at Detroit Mt. Carmel. This is where...

William 'Bill' Mcgee

William 'Bill' Mcgee

Oct 4, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — William Francis "Bill" McGee, 82, of Traverse City, was received into the arms of God on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at home, with his loving wife by his side, and surrounded by his family.Dad touched the lives of many. Please help us celebrate Dad's exemplary life by joining us for an Irish Wake that is being held...

Richard Benedict

Richard Benedict

Oct 2, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — The Honorable Richard Lee Benedict, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, following a valiant battle with leukemia.A lifelong resident of Traverse City, Richard was born June 27, 1935, in Traverse City. Following his graduation from Traverse City Central High School in 1953, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed...

Dorothy Gauthier

Dorothy Gauthier

Oct 2, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Dorothy R. Gauthier, 75, of Traverse City died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by her loving family.Dorothy was born Thursday, March 14, 1935, to the late Vincent and Rosabell (Lamie) Witkowski in Isadore and was a lifelong resident of Leelanau County. She was educated and graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic...

Marika Ahlberg

Marika Ahlberg

Oct 2, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Marika Wilma Ahlberg, 66, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2010, at Munson Medical Center.Marika was born Feb. 7, 1944, to Geza and Marika Tanos in Budapest, Hungary.Marika enjoyed crafting, hosting parties, and crocheting. Her family loved receiving her handmade cards and beautiful needlepoint creations. She also enjoyed watching movies.Marika is survived by her husband...

Kathleen 'Kitty' Boyle

Kathleen 'Kitty' Boyle

Sep 30, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Kathleen Threse Boyle, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died Sept. 30, 2010, at Munson Medical Center. She resided at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Kitty was a homemaker and raised six children. She was married for 55 years to John E. Boyle Jr., who preceded her in death in 2006. She earned a...

Alice Barr

Alice Barr

Sep 30, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Alice A. Barr, 92, a longtime resident of Traverse City, died early Thursday morning, Sept. 30, 2010, at Traverse Manor.Born in Cedar, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Rice) King. In 1938, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City, she married Harold B. Barr, who preceded her in death on April 5,...

David Brown

David Brown

Sep 29, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — David Alan Brown, 53, of Traverse City, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. David was born on June 18, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Fred and Ruthie (Boehlein) Brown. A true outdoorsman, David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked to go out west with his dad...

David Brown

David Brown

Sep 29, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — David Alan Brown, 53, of Traverse City, died Sept. 29, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. David was born on June 18, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Fred and Ruthie (Boehlein) Brown. A true outdoorsman, David enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked to go out west with his dad...

Adam Glowacki

Adam Glowacki

Sep 28, 2010

TRAVERSE CITY — Adam "Frank" Glowacki, 75, of Traverse City and formerly of the Detroit area, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, surrounded by his family, at his home in Traverse City. Frank was born Aug. 6, 1935, to the late Adam and Anna (Sokolowski) Glowacki Sr. in Hamtramck. Frank entered into marriage with the former Elaine Theil on Saturday,...

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