66, of Traverse City, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. She was the mother of Jason, Joseph, Daniel and John Nagy and Jessica Rhodes; and 10 grandchildren. Debra retired from the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Private services will be held. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to sign the guestbook and share your thoughts with the family. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City.

TRAVERSE CITY [mdash] Bruce Michael Semon, 68, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2019. Bruce was born May 7, 1951 to Bill G. and Phyllis M. (Grimes) Semon. He was raised in Homer, where he grew up surrounded by close family members and countless friends. Bruce spent his childhood summers with his family on Rennie Lake, where he made lifelong friends who were with him until the day he passed. Bruce had a passion for music and was an avid musician playing drums in several bands for many years. He later found solace in listening to music during periods of recuperation. Bruce was a “Jack of all…

WILLIAMSBURG [mdash] Janet Joy Kerlin, loving and joyful wife, mother and friend, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 at her home on Elk Lake in Williamsburg and was pronounced deceased Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at Munson Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 25, 1937 in Standish to the late Clarence and Lottie (Hornyak) Demo. She spent most of her childhood in Flint and was a graduate of Flint Central High School. On Sept. 22, 1956 she married her soul mate for life, Robert (Bob) Kerlin, in Flint, where they began to raise their four children. In 1973 Janet and Robert relocated to…

TRAVERSE CITY [mdash] David Carl Bragenzer, 60, of Traverse City, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. He was formerly of Belleville, Milan, South Lyon and Boyne City. He was born on April 20, 1959 in Trenton at the Riverside Osteopathic Hospital the son of Frederick Carl and Donna Ruth (Rehman) Bragenzer. He married Barbara Lynn Sands on Nov. 7, 1981 in Boyne City; they had two daughters, Kathryn and Elizabeth. He was previously employed at Curtis Wire, Petoskey; United Technologies, Traverse City; Lear, Traverse City; and Pocket Change, Traverse City. David was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Northville; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Grawn; and…

93, of Grawn, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House while surrounded by the love of his family. A memorial service will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at the Life Story Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to sign the guestbook and share your thoughts with the family and more. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home.

TRAVERSE CITY [mdash] On Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, Larry Lee Way, 68, of Traverse City, was welcomed home into the arms of his Heavenly Father. He was born on May 17, 1951 at Osteopathic Hospital, of Traverse City, to Clyde and Margot (Gee) Way, of Williamsburg. He was the sixth out of his siblings. He grew up in Williamsburg, attended school at Elk Rapids and graduated in 1969. On Aug. 27, 2005 he married Toni Marlene Le’Mere in Rapid City at the original Way family homestead. He is survived by his wife, Toni; son, Sean (Nicole); grandson, Hunter; sister, Myrna (Way) and John Dykhuis; brothers, George (Diana), Maurice “Mo” (Lynda),…

WILLIAMSBURG [mdash] Jane, 87, peacefully passed away of natural causes on Sept. 4, 2019. She was the daughter of Ed and Jessie Alward and sister to Ileen and Eddie. Jane lived most of her life in Michigan and was a proud graduate of Rochester High School, retaining lifelong friendships with other alums. The last of her generation, Jane is survived by her children, Penny Lowes (Dean McMinn), Rod Lowes (Diane) and Rocky Lowes (Beverly); as well a six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jane graciously donated her body for scientific research. A private family service of remembrance will occur at a later date. The family is grateful to Samaritas of Traverse…

TRAVERSE CITY [mdash] Beverly Ann Oliver, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2019. Beverly was born March 24, 1935 and was the daughter of Elder Kurtzel and Lydia Lammy. Beverly was united in marriage to William Oliver on March 8, 1959. They shared 60 loving years together and in that time raised four children, Cynthia (Edward) Dunster, Beverly Jean (Loy) Vannertrick, Todd (Nancy) and Mark (Sandy). She was devoted to her family and took wonderful care of them. She was the best mom. Beverly owned a hair salon and was honored with several beauty industry awards. She loved her work, and she loved her clients, forming many…