TRAVERSE CITY — Virginia E. Waples, 91, of Traverse City, died March 31, 2012.
Virginia was born Feb. 5, 1921, the daughter of Gustave and Martha Schoenborn. Attending Oak Park High School in Illionois, she met her future husband, William. She later attended the business school at Merchandise Mart in Chicago. She retired from the Milliken's cosmetic department after many years of service.
Virginia really enjoyed playing bridge and a good, perfect Manhattan.
She was the beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Lynda (Richard) Weiner and Bill (Debra) Waples; proud grandmother of Audrey Waples, Ashley (Ross) Garbett and Laura Waples. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers and three sisters.
Private family services have been held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be greatly appreciated to Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Condolences may be offered at www.covellfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City.
Obituaries
April 2, 2012
Virginia E. Waples
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- Donald G. Swaney
- Leo Lynn Birgy
- Betty M. Mitchell
- Esther Larson Willman
- Bryan J. Crough
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- Rosetta 'Rosie' Moore
- Iris L. Morgan
- Mildred Elinor (Kreiser) DePuy
- Sheryl L. Dunham
- Esther Larson Willman
- Jun 17, 2013
- Constance 'Connie' Ann Graebner
- Jun 16, 2013
- George E. Opdyke
- Margaret Agnes Telford
- Fritz J. Fochtman
- George F. 'Buzz' Cronin
- Mark Safronoff
- Jon E. McCallister
- Jun 15, 2013
- James Lewis Kraker Jr.
- Jun 14, 2013
- Jon E. McCallister
- Kenneth J. Deno
- Jun 13, 2013
- Edith E. Ackerman
- Phyllis Ann Turner
- Robert Eugene Andrews
- Charles W. Grube II
- Virginia Marie Wells
