Benjamin Myers
Jan 22, 1940
— INTERLOCHEN — Benjamin Fletcher Myers Jr., 71, of Interlochen and formerly of Shelby Township and Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ben was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Benjamin F. and Mary Irene (Harshman) Myers Sr. Following his high school education, Ben earned his...
Kay Tezak
Apr 25, 1937
TRAVERSE CITY — Kay Ann Tezak, 73, went to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Frankfort on April 25, 1937, to the late Kenneth (Peg) and Evelyn Robinson. Kay's great love was spending time with her grandchildren and attending their many sporting events, concerts and other activities. She was...
Ardith Eisele
Apr 14, 1937
TRAVERSE CITY — Ardith Marie Eisele, 74, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning surrounded by the love of her family. Ardith was born April 14, 1937, in Three Rivers, to Dale and Victoria (Sales) Norton.She graduated from Three Rivers High School and went on to earn a Registered Nurse Degree at the W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital Nursing School in Jackson....
William Warren
Dec 18, 1936
- — TRAVERSE CITY - William David Warren, 73, of Traverse City, formerly of Grand Blanc, passed away following a 15-year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Bill was born on Dec. 18, 1936, in Texarkana, Ark. He graduated from Ashdown High School in Ashdown, Ark. In 1955 he joined the United States Navy and served as a submariner for four-and-a-half years....
Florence Loucks
Aug 10, 1936
---- — TRAVERSE CITY - Florence Adeline (Panek) Loucks, 75, of Traverse City, passed away Feb. 27, 2012, at her place of residence.Florence was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Cedar to the late John Joseph and Mamie Jane (Stewart) Panek. On Sept. 8, 1954, Florence married George B. Loucks. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2004.Florence was a...
William H. Boltres
Apr 7, 1936
TRAVERSE CITY — William "Bill" H. Boltres was born on April 7, 1936, in Canton, Ohio, and passed away May 18, 2011, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. He was born to the late Henry William and Sarah A. (Osinski) Boltres. After high school Bill joined the U.S. Army and spent two years in Germany before returning to Northern Ohio....
Patricia Limina
Mar 10, 1935
TRAVERSE CITY — Patricia Ann Limina, 76, of Traverse City, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer.Born March 10, 1935, in Detroit, Pat was the daughter of Cecil Patrick and Angeline Hagan. She graduated from East Detroit High School. She also resided in Madison Heights, Harrison Township and Clinton Township before moving to Traverse City in 1991.Pat...
Lavonne Blackburn
Jan 30, 1935
TRAVERSE CITY — Lavonne Diane Blackburn, 77, of Traverse City, returned home on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Lavonne was born on Jan. 30, 1935, in Detroit, to the late Walter and Helen (Osgood) Vivier. Lavonne was a dedicated bookkeeper to several businesses in the Traverse City area, including Munson Medical Center, Michigan Home Health Care and Traverse Oil. However, Lavonne's...
Nancy Vanpelt
Nov 27, 1934
TRAVERSE CITY — Nancy Ann VanPelt, 76, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at her home. Nancy was born on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1934, to the late William and Mary (Levall) VanPelt, in Fife Lake. Prior to her retirement, Nancy had been employed by Michigan Miller Insurance Company in Lansing. She loved nature, crafts and arts, and playing her guitar....
Ramon 'Ray' Canute
Oct 17, 1934
TRAVERSE CITY — Ramon J. "Ray" Canute, 77, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Munson Medical Center.Ray was born on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1934, to the late Evan E. and Dorothy M. (Miller) Canute in Mesick. Moving to Traverse City, Ray graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1953 and...
Betty Emerson
May 21, 1934
TRAVERSE CITY — Betty Louise Emerson, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Betty was born May 21, 1934, in Grandville. She was raised by the late A. Christopher and L. Lucille (Bohlender) Andersen in Beulah. She married Jack T. Emerson, of Traverse City, on May 12, 1956, at St....
James Raymond
Apr 2, 1934
TRAVERSE CITY — Jim was born to Frank and Helen Raymond of Lansing on April 2, 1934, and was one of six children.He is survived by his childhood sweetheart, Rosanne, to whom he was happily married for 54 years; as well as two sons, Gary and Tom both living in Austin, Texas. In addition, Jim is survived by two brothers,...
Frank Clingan
Mar 6, 1934
TRAVERSE CITY — Frank Orrin Clingan, 77, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on Tuesday, March 6, 1934, to the late Wilson (Lefty) Clingan and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Clingan Hoard in Mayfield. Following his graduation from high school, Frank served...
Dudley 'Skip' Mccully
Nov 19, 1933
TRAVERSE CITY — Born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 19, 1933, Skip, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on July 20, 2011, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.After earning a master's degree in Automotive Engineering from Chrysler Institute, Skip became one of the original "Ram Chargers" in 1957, developing the record breaking C/Altered "High and Mighty" drag racer. In...
Sarah Crampton
Mar 28, 1933
TRAVERSE CITY — Sarah Martha "Sue" Crampton spent the majority of her adult life in Northern Michigan. She loved the area's lakes, woods and beaches. She believed in people and their ability to do good. She belonged to the Democratic Party and was an elected precinct delegate for many years. Sue was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., on March 28, 1933....
Gerald Babel
Aug 15, 1932
TRAVERSE CITY — Gerald Douglas Babel, 79, of Traverse City, passed away Feb. 11, 2012, after many years of health problems. During this time he was comforted and cared for by his wife and loving family.Jerry, a Traverse City native, was born Aug. 15, 1932, to the late August L. and Edna C. (Forton) Babel. After graduating from St. Francis...
Joanne (Blucker) Johnson
Jan 21, 1931
TRAVERSE CITY — Joanne Carolyn (Blucker) Johnson died peacefully Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City, with her loving husband, Bill by her side. Joanne was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Ludington, the only child of B. Reuben and Helen A. (Dostal) Blucker. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ludington and...
Arnold Hugh Hilbert
Jan 18, 1929
TRAVERSE CITY — On Jan. 18, 1929, Bud, along with his twin sister, Enid, decided it was time to shake the Hilbert world up. He always claimed that she kicked him out and that was why he came first. Being a "blue baby" and the fact that there was another child coming, all attention was on the second twin. If...
Richard Pelkey
Sep 25, 1928
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Morley Pelkey was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Saginaw, to Henri (Harry) Antoine Peltier (Pelkey) and Adeline Simkins (Pelkey), into a family with one older sister and three older brothers who have preceded him in death.He grew up with longtime treasured friends of diverse backgrounds, himself coming from French Canadian fur trappers, lumbering ancestry and early...
Janet L. Petty
Sep 16, 1928
Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015 at St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI 49684, with visiting one hour prior. Rev. Fr. Kenneth R. Stachnik will officiate.
