Joan Vanover
Jun 24, 2010
FIFE LAKE — Joan Ruth Vanover, 77, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, June 24, at her daughter's residence, with family by her side. Joan was born on Feb. 3, 1933, in Caro, to Edwin and Goldie (Faedie) Poppe. After finishing Caro High School, she worked as a bookkeeper with Grand Traverse County.Joan had spent many of her winters...
Anna Biederman
Jun 24, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Anna Ray Biederman, 96, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, at her home. Anna was born Aug. 20, 1913, to the late Thomas Ray and Mabel E. Royal in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Traverse City in January of 1941. Anna entered into marriage with the late Lester M. on Aug. 3, 1936, in Philadelphia, and together they...
Florence Kuhn
Jun 21, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Florence A. Kuhn, 98, of Traverse City died Monday, June 21, 2010, at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City.Florence was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1911, to the late Walter and Nellie (Batchelor) Bisard in Newago County.Moving to Kingsley from Grant in 1953, Florence has been a resident of Traverse City since 1963. She had been a...
Gary William
Jun 20, 2010
GRAWN — Gary William Cox, 60, of Grawn, died Sunday evening, June 20, 2010, at his home surrounded by members of his loving family.Born May 8, 1950, in Traverse City, he was the son of the late William Washington and Jean Marie (Maginity) Cox. On March 19, 1982, in Traverse City, he married the former Linda Sue Forney. A proud...
Dr. Edman Shull
Jun 19, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. David Edman Shull, 59, of Traverse City, died Saturday, June 19, 2010, at home after a long illness.Dave was born July 2, 1950, to Max and Shirley (Coon) Shull in Gladwin. After graduating high school, he attended Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, Kettering College in Ohio and Wayne State University.Dave's interest...
Ruth Packer
Jun 17, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Ruth Arletta Packer, 95, a homemaker of Traverse City, died Thursday evening, June 17, 2010, at her home surrounded by members of her loving family.She loved to cook for her family and friends, and in her career she helped nourish the public, too. Ruth was born in Grand Rapids in 1914, the only child of Orville and...
Raymond Sladek
Jun 16, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Raymond Charles Sladek, 82, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on March 21, 1928, to the late Charles and Agnes (Korb) Sladek in Traverse City. Having graduated from Traverse City schools, Ray went on to serve our country as a...
Richard Maddy
Jun 16, 2010
KINGSLEY — Richard Jack Maddy, 60, died suddenly in an auto accident Wednesday, June 16, 2010.Dick was born in Traverse City on July 13, 1949, to Richard Arthur and Babara Lucille (Davis) Maddy. In his younger years he worked as a laborer with HeyMan Construction Co. He owned and operated Maddy Farm Service and developed the Cherry Shaker. Dick also...
Richard Myer
Jun 15, 2010
- — TRAVERSE CITY - Richard H. Myer, 83, of Traverse City, formerly of Highland Park and Jackson, passed away on June 15, 2010, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Richard was born on July 24, 1926, to the late Harry and Ann (Hobson) Myer in Constantine. He was a kind, thoughtful, good-humored man with intelligence and a warm...
Richard 'Dick' Green
Jun 14, 2010
TRAVERSE CITY — Richard Almon "Dick" Green, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully June 14, 2010, at Boardman Lake Glen - Brigadoon, surrounded by his loving family.Born April 25, 1921, in Lansing, he was the son of the late Almon and Mary (Domer) Green. In 1941, in Traverse City, he married the former Ethel Kroupa, who preceded him in...
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...
