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TRAVERSE CITY — Norman G. Rademacher, 84, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

Norman was born April 7, 1927, in Mount Pleasant, to the late Gerred and Merita (Albar) Rademacher. Norman honorably served our country in the U.S. Army. He was married to Eunice (Rice) in 1951. After she passed away in 1973, he married June (Walter) in 1975 in Traverse City.

Norman was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He was a self-employed truck driver for the Detroit Free Press. After his retirement in 1989, he enjoyed traveling, camping and old car shows.

Surviving Norm is his wife, June; brother, Cyrl (Marie) Rademacher; children, Debbie Rademacher, Geff (Charlene) Rademacher, Liz Courtad, Mark Rademacher, Julie (Steve) Western, Brad Rademacher; seven step-children; 31 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Norm was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Matthew Rademacher and his first wife, Eunice.

Visitation will be held for Norman Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will take place at Memorial Gardens.

The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Traverse City Record-Eagle
Posted: Sunday, February 2, 2014 6:00 am

TRAVERSE CITY — June E. Rademacher, 84, of Traverse City, passed away at home on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

June was born on June 17, 1929, in Grand Rapids. She was raised by her grandparents, George and Katie Ayers in Kingsley.

While raising her children alone she graduated from nursing school through NMC.

She retired from Munson Medical Center in 1991.

June loved quilting and many other creative hand crafts. Her numerous quilts and crafts, which she freely distributed, have become cherished treasures throughout her family. She participated in several quilt groups throughout the years and enjoyed the many friendships created. She was also an accomplished gardener whose flowers and plants were always twice as large as everyone else’s in the family. June’s Blue Ribbon recipes were greatly appreciated by all, as many of our waistlines can attest. She freely shared her recipes and know-how with anyone who asked or showed an interest.

June was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and served on the funeral luncheon committee for many years.

June will fondly be remembered for her dedication to her family, her selflessness and her tender smile. She was a wonderful and inspiring woman who will be deeply missed.

June is survived by her children, Mike (Cherrie) Walter, Jo Darling, Judy (Gary) Magee, John II (Nora) Walter, Tom (Cindy) Walter, Jack (Shannon) Walter and Kathy (Brian) Purkiss; six stepchildren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Jake (Lillie) Kanzelmeyer; sister, Viola (Jack) Eitniear; and many special friends.

Visitation will take place for June on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, from 3 to 6 p.m., with a Scripture service held at 6 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A Mass will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, with a visitation held one hour prior, at St. Francis Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Please sign June’s online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.