Gene Devoe Reid
Feb 3, 2026
Gene Devoe Reid, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with his loving family at his bedside. Gene was born on March 7, 1928 in Flint Michigan to John and Mae (Whitney) Reid. Gene served proudly on the USS Alabama in World War II in the Pacific and told many stories about his experiences including his time in...
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...
Marilyn Flaska
Jun 1, 2026
Marilyn Marie Flaska, 94, of Maple City, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Visitation will be held on June 10, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on June 11, 2016 at 11 am, also at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior. A complete obituary will be published at...
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...
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.
Patrick Andrew Walter
May 22, 2026
Patrick Andrew Walter, 34, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Patrick was born on August 18th, 1991, at Munson Medical Center to Glenn and Patricia Walter. He graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 2010.
When asked what his calling was, Patrick said he never felt called to a career, that his only...
Barbara Ann Bradshaw
May 22, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Barbara Ann Bradshaw May 13, 1935 – May 22, 2026
Barbara Ann Bradshaw, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted "Team Mom." Comfortable and deeply loved, her passing was exactly as she had wished. To her family, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, tradition,...
Kathleen Green
May 22, 2026
B. Kathleen Green of Traverse City, Michigan, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2026, at age 90, at MediLodge of Traverse City, where she was receiving therapy.
Kathleen was born on January 13, 1936, in Ellsworth, Michigan, during a blizzard. She was the third of seven children of the late Kenneth and Bertha Greenman. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High...
Terri Marie Ramsey
May 19, 2026
Terri Marie Ramsey, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Terri was born on April 13, 1957, to her parents, Chester P. and Lillian J. (née Kotasek) Simonelli. She grew up alongside her siblings, Sandy, Tim, and David, and carried a strong sense of family throughout her life.
Terri dedicated many years of her career as...
Lilian "Lily" Marie Kreiser
May 19, 2026
Lilian Marie “Lily” Kreiser passed away on May 19, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Lily was born on May 2, 2026, in Traverse City to Jeremy Thomas and Rachel Beatrice (Magee) Kreiser. In her short time here, she was truly perfect. She loved snuggling with her mom and dad, eating, being rocked to sleep, spending so...
Sandra Lynn Rushlow
May 19, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Rushlow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandy Hilbert was born on March 29, 1957 in Traverse City to the late Arnold and Theola (Delancy) Hilbert. She married the love of her life, Frank Rushlow on July 9, 1983 in Traverse City.
Sandy...
Iris Jean Bellaw
May 19, 2026
Iris Jean Bellaw, 85, of Kingsley, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home. They along with her grandchildren were taking good care of her.
Iris was born on September 17, 1940, in Onekama, Michigan, to the late Rheuel and Hazel (Coons) Miller . She graduated from high school in 1958 and went on to earn her...
