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...
Cecelia Largent Smith
Jun 30, 2010
- — CEDAR - Cecilia Mary Largent Smith, 102, of Cedar, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Munson Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Cecilia was born Dec. 21, 1907, in Cadillac, to the late Bernard and Valeria (Thibeaut) Long. She married the late Alfred Largent Sr. on May 24, 1927. Together they had seven...
Dan Knapp
Jun 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Dan Roger Knapp, 82, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.Dan was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Houghton Lake, to the late Raymond and Eva (Peterson) Knapp. He married Joanne (Lordy) Clark on Dec. 1, 1979, in Traverse City, at Long Lake Friends Church.Dan worked at Burwood's Plastics for 23 years...
Mary Bain
Jun 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Louise Bain, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of Camarillo, Calif., passed away June 29, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. Mary was a registered nurse in Camarillo and returned to Traverse City after her retirement.Mary was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Traverse City, to the late William Nettleton Bain and Marie Louise Harrand Bain.Mary had a variety...
Mary Bain
Jun 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary Louise Bain, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of Camarillo, Calif., passed away June 29, 2010, at Munson Hospice House. Mary was a registered nurse in Camarillo and returned to Traverse City after her retirement.Mary was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Traverse City, to the late William Nettleton Bain and Marie Louise Harrand Bain.Mary had a variety...
Douglas Tesner
Jun 29, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Douglas Paul Tesner, 64, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, with his wife, Peggy by his side.Doug was born May 21, 1946, in Royal Oak. He grew up in Southfield with his loving parents, the late Edward and Alberta (Gutrel) Tesner. Doug served his country as a...
William Pavwoski
Jun 27, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — William A. "Bill" Pavwoski, 62, of Traverse City, died Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Bill was born July 19, 1947, in Cheboygan, the son of George and Esther (Meyers) Pavwoski. Bill spent years in foster care homes in northern Michigan, including the Noordoff AFC and most recently, Lincoln AFC in Cedar....
Carolyn Alberts
Jun 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Carolyn R. Alberts, 64, of Traverse City, formerly of Williamsburg, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, 2010, at her home. Born Sept. 15, 1945, in South Bend, Ind., she was the daughter of James E. and Ann (Reed) McCain. Carolyn will be fondly remembered as a hairdresser who worked as a stylist at Milliken's and Hairwaves West before...
Clarence N. Thibeaut
Jun 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Clarence N. Thibeaut, 95, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2010.Clarence was born on Oct. 17, 1914, in Ludington, to Napoleon and Eradeen (Belland) Thibeaut. He married Mollie Weber on May 31, 1934. She preceded him in death in 1961. Clarence retired as a supervisor from Fisher Body in Flint in 1972. Later...
Richard "Rich" Keaton
Jun 26, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard L. "Rich" Keaton, 71, of Traverse City, died Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Rich was born Thursday, June 30, 1938, in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and worked as a roofer prior to his retirement.Rich had a great love for gardening as well as collecting antique bottles....
Frank Stulen
Jun 25, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Frank Stulen passed away Friday, June 25, at home on Long Lake in the comfort of his wife and family. Frank was born Jan. 22, 1921, in Bellevue, Pa., the son of Lida and Walter Stulen. He graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. He served...
