Kelly Green
Jul 7, 2026
Kelly Lee Green, age 61, of Suttons Bay, passed away after a heart complication on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Kelly was a loving wife, mother, and friend to everyone she met. She radiated positivity, and had a spirit that lit up every room like human sunshine. Kelly was the most selfless person in our world, literally (on multiple occasions) offering others...
Hope Cartwright
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound grief and sorrow that the family of Hope Cartwright announce her sudden and unexpected death at the age of 23. Hope was born on May 6, 2002 and died by a hit-and-run in Richmond, Virginia while walking a crosswalk on her way from her office in the late afternoon of February 16, 2026.Preceding her in death...
Robert James Lamb
Jul 19, 2026
Robert James Lamb 3/14/44 – 7/19/26
Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 14, 1944, to Helen and John Lamb, the fourth of their five children. He attended Christ the King Catholic School before graduating from Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1962. He went on to attend Ferris State University and Eastern Michigan University before being drafted into the...
Duane Borsvold
Jul 14, 2026
Duane Eric Borsvold closed his final tab on Tuesday, July 14, at the age of 57. Duane was born in Detroit, MI, on February 28, 1969. Growing up in Novi, MI, he was an active member of his church's youth group and participated in the band program at Novi High School. Duane met his wife, Tracey (Fritz) in high school and...
Leona Louise Reed
Jul 14, 2026
Leona Louise Reed, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Leona's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Anita Cavender
Jul 14, 2026
Della “Anita” Cavender, 101, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan.
Born on August 26, 1924, in Hamilton, Ohio, Anita was the daughter of Palmer and Christine Buckingham and grew up with her sisters, Joanne and Jane, in a loving, faith-filled home. She graduated as salutatorian of her high school class and married...
Anthony "Tony" Fuscone
Jul 13, 2026
Anthony Joseph Fuscone, age 81, of Schaumburg, IL and Cadillac, MI passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Tony was born on June 17, 1945, in Chicago, IL, within a household of Italian heritage, with love from his family, extended relatives and friends. He would never be harmful to others and would become a good son, brother, and uncle.
Tony is survived...
Connie Lea Kalonich
Jul 13, 2026
Connie Lea Kalonich, age 67, of Grayling, Michigan (formerly of Gibraltar, Michigan) passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by her husband and kids. Connie was born on October 30, 1958 in Trenton, Michigan to Eugene and Elizabeth Dake.
Connie worked her way up to store director during her 37 years with Spartan....
Shirley Ann Barrett
Jul 13, 2026
Shirley A. Barrett, 94, of Acme, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, under the loving care of Bay Ridge Assisted Living.
A life-long Michigander, Shirley was born in Detroit on February 22, 1932. She was the oldest of six siblings to Otto and Mary (Randazzo) Behrendt. Shirley graduated from both Wayne State University and the University of Michigan with...
Mary Lynn Sondee
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Lynn Sondee, 90 of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 with her family at her side.
Mary Lynn was born on February 15, 1936 in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Charles and Lola (Fisher) McCorkle. She graduated from Manistee High School and DePauw University. Her double majors were Education and Voice. She sang in the University Choir and...
Darlene Pickett
Jul 12, 2026
Our beloved Darlene Joanne Pickett, 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Rome, NY.
She graduated from Sandy Creek Central High School in 1954 and went on to earn her degree as a Registered Nurse (RN) from Crouse Irving School of Nursing in Syracuse, New...
Brian Andrew Beach
Jul 10, 2026
Brian Andrew Beach, 53, of Traverse City, passed away on July 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by a circle of family and love.
Brian was born June 1 (June Oneth as he used to call it), 1973, in Traverse City, MI, to Raymond E. and Stephanie J. Beach. He attended Vassar High School in Vassar, MI, and graduated from St. Francis...
Paul E. Fleischman
Jul 10, 2026
Paul Edward Fleischman, 75, of Beaver Island and formerly of Marquette and Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026.
Paul was born on July 7, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Herbert George and Cecelia Katherine (Teskey) Fleischman. He grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from St. Thomas High School. As a young boy, Paul spent...
Patricia A. Sobehrad
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia A. Sobehrad, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
Patricia was born May 19, 1930, to John and Edwina (Gillaum) Ritsema in Bay City, Michigan. She attended high school in Sebewaing, Michigan. Upon graduation from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, she entered nursing school in Chicago, Illinois, and she received her Registered Professional Nursing certification...
Walter "Rocky" Henry Roch von Rochsburg
Jul 9, 2026
Walter "Rocky" H. Roch von Rochsburg, age 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Rocky was born on August 5, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Fern Roch von Rochsburg.
He attended The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, played on the university golf...
Douglas R. Meyer
Jul 8, 2026
Douglas R. Meyer, 65, of Traverse city, Michigan passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at Life of Riley - Maples.
Linda Faye Christine
Jul 6, 2026
Linda Faye (Magwood) Christine, age 74, walked into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2026.
Linda was born on April 23, 1952, in Paso Robles, California, to Earle James and Phyllis Gertrude (Dyke) Magwood. She married the love of her life, E. Wayne Christine, on August 29, 1971, in Sonora, California, beginning a devoted marriage that spanned...
Mary L. McCormick
Jul 5, 2026
Mary McCormick, 72, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Born July 22, 1953, in Traverse City, Mary was the third beloved daughter of Joseph and Cleo Cavitch. Her love for God and servant heart formed early in her childhood....
Joe Muha
Jul 4, 2026
Traverse City – Joe Muha, a devoted father, Papa, and incredible community leader, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on July 4, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joe was born on July 30, 1932 in Pontiac to the late Wendell and Anna (Hornyak) Muha. A true Leo, Joe claimed a 3 day birthday celebration - the span between his...
William "Bill" Lee Lusk
Jul 4, 2026
William "Bill" Lusk, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Bill was born on August 22, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Ernest and Nancy (née Lee) Lusk. He spent his childhood growing up in Northville and graduating from Northville High School where he spent four years on the Varsity football team.
Bill was the proud father...
