Norman Dow Hoag
Jun 4, 2026
Norman Dow Hoag, of Traverse City and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 94.
Born on August 7, 1931, in Morrice, Michigan, Norm was the son of Walter and Gertrude Hoag. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Yvonne, his brother Donald, and his beloved wife of 52...
Marilyn Flaska
Jun 1, 2026
"The more the merrier” was one of Marilyn’s favorite sayings, reflecting her deep desire to include everyone. When asked for their favorite stories about Marilyn, her family offered a flood of wonderful memories: racing up the Great Wall of China in her 70s, taking the 90-foot plunge at Typhoon Lagoon at age 73, and embarking on countless adventures—from local basketball...
Dianna Lynn Shumsky
Dec 17, 2025
Dianna Lynn Shumsky, 80, of Traverse City, passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.Dianna was born on October 13, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Evart and Donna (Hall) Cozart. She graduated from high school and attended college for a short time before beginning work at Michigan Bell. It was there that...
Kenneth J. Gates
Jun 1, 2026
Kenneth James Gates, 46, of Interlochen, passed away on June 1, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.
Ken was born on July 28, 1979, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Louis James and Celia Jane (Burton) Gates. He was a proud Native American and a member of the Chippewa Tribe, always honoring and embracing his...
Marianne Elizabeth Jossens
Mar 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our mother’s passing, Marianne Elizabeth Jossens. She passed after a courageous and determined battle against blood cancer on March 8th, 2026 in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She was surrounded by loving friends and family until the end.
Marianne was born to Frieda and Anthony Jossens...
Donn Westman
Jun 4, 2026
H. Donn Westman of Traverse City passed away peacefully on his birthday, June 4, 2026 at the age of 92.
In 1934, Donn was born in Newberry, Michigan, to Harold Adolph and Tynne Maria (Sandelin) Westman. Donn was proud of his Upper Peninsula heritage. He loved spending time at the family cottage on Round Lake where he helped his grandfather establish...
Sara Anne Chadwick Greene
Jun 2, 2026
Sara Anne Chadwick Greene (born John Chadwick Hocking), 79, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully at The Grand Traverse Pavilions, surrounded lovingly by family.
Sara’s star burns bright. She will be remembered with the same joy she ignited in others. She lived an adventurous life traveling the world on the seven seas as a marine engineer. Sara graduated from the...
Joan Marie Orent
Jun 1, 2026
Suttons Bay – Joan Marie Orent, 83, of Suttons Bay, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on June 1, 2026.
Joan was born on April 3, 1943 in Grand Rapids to the late Peter Thomas and Lotus (Hall) Thiebout. She graduated from Creston High School in 1961.
On February 1, 1964 she married Robert Walter Orent in Grand Rapids.
She was a member of...
Carol "Scotty" Ann Wojcik
May 30, 2026
Carol “Scotty” Ann Wojcik, 85, of Evart, passed away on May 30, 2026, at Munson Medical Center with her loving family at her side.
Scotty was born on September 9, 1940, in Cambridge, Ohio, to the late Richard and Norma (Martin) Scott. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Saginaw, Michigan, where she later graduated from Saginaw High School. She...
Patricia Ann Staley
May 28, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Staley, 88, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer.
Pat was born on August 25, 1937, in Webster, South Dakota, the daughter of Max and Frances Lewno. She graduated from Waubay High School and, on July 2, 1955, married the love...
Richard John Michalski
May 28, 2026
Richard “Rich” John Michalski, 56, of Sault Ste. Marie and Traverse City, suddenly passed away after a significant stroke on May 28th, 2026, at My Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw with his family at his side.
Rich was born on January 19, 1970, to his late father Frank Louis Michalski Jr. and his mother Barbara Ann Tembreull Michalski. After graduating from...
Daniel Michael Dyer
May 28, 2026
Daniel Michael Dyer, otherwise known as “Ma”, 78, of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away May 28, 2026, in the home he loved.
Dan was born on July 6, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Willard “Bill” and Betty Jean (Fate) Dyer. He grew up in Grand Rapids. After graduating from Rogers High School, Dan proudly served his country in...
Gene "Toni" Perfect
May 26, 2026
Toni Perfect, age 89, of Empire, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 following a brief battle with cancer.
Toni was born on November 10, 1936, in McGregor, IA to the late Dallas & Iantha Perfect. In his early years, his family moved to Milwaukee, WI, where he graduated in 1954 from Whitefish Bay High School. He later attended the...
Dr. Michael P. Collins
May 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on May 26, 2026, of Dr. Michael P. Collins. Dr. Collins passed away peacefully, wife Carolyn by his side, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 2, 1943, Michael grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a High School student at South Side High School...
Joyce Ann Ahrns
May 24, 2026
Joyce Ann Ahrns, age 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and lifelong friend of 67 years. Joyce was born on April 11, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Willard and Geneva (Rednour) Frederick.
Joyce was born the younger, by eleven minutes, with her twin brother Richard W....
Eugene Walter Berg
May 24, 2026
Eugene Walter Berg, known as “Sunny” or “Moose,” passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026.
Born on March 20, 1933 in Suttons Bay, MI to Walter Lawrence and Martha Berg. Sunny was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Delores and Marylou.
He is survived by his sister Betty Watson and her husband John Watson, along with their children: Michael...
Florence "Mike" Johnson
May 24, 2026
Florence “Mike” Johnson, age 101, passed away peacefully early Sunday, May 24th, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the very attentive care of the staff at the Eastport Village Care Facility of Central Lake.
Mike was born on September 4th, 1924 in Highland Park, Michigan, to her parents Varhan and Repeema (Herksima) Harootian. Mike was first...
Juanita "Nita" Hawes
May 23, 2026
Juanita "Nita" Hawes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a proud elder of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Born on July 27, 1941, in Traverse City, MI, Nita built a life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering zest for life. On...
Lynn Feeter
May 23, 2026
Lynn Feeter, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on May 23, 2026.
Lynn was born on October 10, 1943 in Rochester, New York to the late Harry William and Margaret Lucille (Sandle) Feeter.
Lynn served in the United States Army from 1961 – 1970. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the...
Rita "Rochelle" Croff
May 23, 2026
Rita "Rochelle" Croff, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Rochelle's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
