SUTTONS BAY — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sleight of Suttons Bay celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with their family at a dinner party at the Elks Club.
Ralph Sleight and Marcella Whiteford (Reay) Sleight were married on Jan. 16, 1988, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.
Mr. Sleight retired from San Jose, Calif., as an educator and principal. He also served as interim superintendent and principal for Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools and retired in 1989. Mrs. Sleight was a homemaker first, raising her family, and also worked at Burwood Products, R.L. Polk and retired in 1989 from the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. The Sleights enjoyed many years traveling, playing golf and cards, and visiting the casino.
The couple's children are Patrick (Terry) Reay, of Suttons Bay, Tami (John) Vincent, of East Jordan, Linda (Greg) Schaub, of Traverse City, and Roger (Jamie) Sleight and Robin (Bruce) Reynolds, all of northern California. They also have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Anniversaries
Sleight 25th
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Gabier 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Leo D. Gabier of Traverse City will observe their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 13.
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Noelke 50th
GRAYLING -- Dave and Diane "Lady Di" Noelke of Grayling, and formerly of Dearborn, will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday, June 6. They will celebrate with a party for family and friends in July. The couple met while playing tennis
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Tenbusch 25th
James and Debra Tenbusch celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on April 8, 2013, with a week-long vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., with their daughter, Emma.
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Butler 50th
Robert and Mary Butler of Traverse City observed their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
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McGregor 70th
Mr. and Mrs. Russell McGregor of Traverse City observed their platinum wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, with a private celebration.
- Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Johnson 60th
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Johnson of Traverse City will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday, May 2, 2013.
- Sunday, April 21, 2013
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Rewalt 60th
Dick and Hedy Rewalt of Traverse City celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday, April 18, 2013.
- Sunday, April 14, 2013
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Fawcett 65th
Bob and Arlene Fawcett, formerly of Traverse City and currently of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., observed their 65th wedding anniversariy on March 27, 2013.
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Neff 50th
Mr. and Mrs. George Neff of Traverse City will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 20, 2013, with an evening out with their family.
- Sunday, March 17, 2013
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Maynard 70th
SUTTONS BAY --Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maynard of Suttons Bay observed their platinum wedding anniversary on March 6, 2013, with a private celebration. Robert Maynard and the former Betty Harris were married on March 6, 1943, in Cleveland. Mr. Maynard is
- Sunday, March 10, 2013
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Hamel 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. “Coho Joe” Hamel of Traverse City observed their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 9, 2013.
- Sunday, February 10, 2013
- Sunday, February 3, 2013
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Griner 77th
Mr. and Mrs. Burton S. Griner, of Traverse City, celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Cedar Rustic Inn.
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Peabody 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Peabody, of Harbor Springs, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, privately at Boyne Highlands.
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Emerson 30th
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Emerson II, of Traverse City, observed their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. They celebrated on a second honeymoon to San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Sunday, January 6, 2013
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Franke 45th
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franke Jr.
- Sunday, December 23, 2012
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Bos 50th
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bos of Honor will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012.
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Lown 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lown of Kingsley will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2012.
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Rollin 50th
Hugh and Beverly Rollin of Onekama celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 27, 2012, at a private dinner party at the Glenwood restaurant hosted by their children.
- Sunday, December 16, 2012
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Anniversary: Lautner 30th
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Anniversary: MacDonald 50th
- Sunday, December 9, 2012
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Lautner 30th
- Sunday, December 2, 2012
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Peavler 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Peavler of Traverse City will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.
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McManus 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McManus of Traverse City observed their golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 24, 2012. They celebrated the milestone at a private family dinner.
- Sunday, November 25, 2012
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Denny 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Denny of Traverse City celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at a private family party hosted by their children at the Bluebird restaurant in Leland.
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Gabier 60th



