Wilder William Seeburger
Aug 16, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Wilder William Seeburger, age 17, on August 16, 2026. Wilder was born on July 12, 2009, in Traverse City, Michigan. Though his life was far too brief, Wilder filled his years with energy, kindness, laughter, and an unmistakable love for life. His vibrant spirit and loving presence touched everyone...
Gerald "Jerry" Albert Schichtel
Aug 20, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Albert Schichtel, 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with his loving family at his side.
Jerry was born in Kingsley, Michigan, to the late Julius and Mabel (Miesch) Schichtel. One of ten children, Jerry grew up surrounded by a large family on the family farm and learned early the values of hard work, loyalty,...
Aleicia Dawn Woodrick
Aug 19, 2026
Aleicia Dawn (Bing) Woodrick entered the great cosmos peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. No fanfare, no pain, just a peaceful exit from her earthy realm. What do we say about someone at a time like this? That she was a beloved daughter, wife, and mother? An awesome “hip” grandma and great grandma? A dear friend to many? Those that...
Conor Cocking
Aug 18, 2026
Conor James Cocking, age 32, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center on August 18th, 2026 from injuries sustained in a side-by-side accident.
Conor was born August 24, 1993, in Flint, Michigan, to Andy and GiGi (Cox) Cocking. A 2011 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, Conor excelled in both academics and athletics. He was a dedicated three-sport athlete,...
Everest October Ember Jenkins
Aug 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Everest October Ember Jenkins on August 14, 2026.
Everest will be dearly missed by his parents, Joel Jenkins and Destiny McLain, and his brother, Oliver Jenkins. Everest was a bright, sweet, and cheerful boy. He was very food motivated, especially when it came to french fries!
The service will...
Thomas "Tom" Dame
Aug 14, 2026
Thomas Dame, 89, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1937 in Grant, Michigan to Herman and Cora (Bolt) Dame, Tom grew up on the family farm east of Grant. He graduated from Grant High School and went on to join the military, first serving in the...
Dana C. Wells
Aug 13, 2026
Dana C. Wells, 89, life long resident of Old Mission Peninsula passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at Munson Hospital.
Dana was born on May 9, 1937 to the late Floyd and Helen (Christopher) Wells.
On October 25, 1958 he married the former Anita Lois Walters. Together they built a wonderful family and celebrated nearly 68 years together.
Dana was a freight...
Glen Ray Kirkpatrick
Aug 10, 2026
Glen Ray Kirkpatrick, a lifelong traveler, quietly left his home in Kingsley on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 77 for yet another journey.
Glen was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, and spent much of his childhood exploring around the Kirkpatricks’ stone house on River Road. He was a bit of a childhood prankster, once offering to...
Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Van Farowe
Aug 10, 2026
Our beloved mother, Dottie Van Farowe, passed away of natural causes at the age of 97 on August 10, 2026, here on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, where she spent most of her adult life. Born April 28, 1929, in Zeeland, Michigan, she lived a full and active life.
Dottie was president of the Athletic Sisters in her high school...
Travis Jay Sizeland
Aug 10, 2026
Travis Jay Sizeland, 38, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Travis was born on May 11, 1988, in Cadillac to Steve and Valerie (Racine) Sizeland. A 2006 graduate of West Senior High School, Travis was known for his incredible work ethic and his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. From his early days...
Conrad Arnold Proctor
Aug 7, 2026
Conrad Arnold Proctor, MD (known as “Cap”) was born July 14, 1934 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Dr. Bruce and Luena Proctor. He had one sibling, Margaret (Peggy) Hyvarinen.
Cap is survived by Phyllis (Ne, Phyllis Darlene Anderson), his beloved wife of seventy years.
Together they bore four children:
Daughter Sharon Darlene Pins (husband Chris);
Daughter Barbara Jan Brown (husband William);
Son David Conrad Proctor
Son...
Rosemary Blashill
Aug 5, 2026
Rosemary Blashill, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, public health leader, and faithful Catholic, Rosemary spent her life caring for others with extraordinary compassion and quiet strength even while enduring years of physical pain that she...
Dennis "Denny" Hackbarth
Aug 4, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Karl Hackbarth, 87, of Traverse City, and most recently Kingsley, entered the presence of his Savior while at home with loving family by his side.
Denny was born on September 22, 1938, in Des Plaines, Illinois, to the late Herbert and Elinor (Adam) Hackbarth. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States...
Michael Robert Smith
Aug 3, 2026
The world lost a remarkable man on August 3, 2026, when Michael Robert Smith passed away peacefully with his wife, Ronnie, holding his hand. Born on August 16, 1947, Michael lived a life filled with purpose, loyalty, and heart.
At just 20 years old, Michael answered the call to serve his country, joining the U.S. Army in 1967. He quickly rose...
Marshall "Gene" E. Cassady
Aug 2, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden unexpected loss of our patriarch, husband, father, brother, and friend “Gene" Marshall Eugene Cassady II.
Gene's greatest passion in life was his family and friends. Music lived in his soul, and countless evenings were spent with The Beatles playing as he danced through the living room with those he loved.
In his...
Mary Anna (Sumners) Harris
Aug 1, 2026
Mary Anna (Sumners) Harris, 87, of Leelanau County passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2026 at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Mary was born on Sept 29, 1938 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Marquette Michigan. She was the 1st born child of John Joseph Sumners, and Dorothy Anna (Ladensack) Sumners. She had one sister and two brothers, Katherine (Sumners) McKinnon and...
Thomas "Tom" Stokes
Aug 1, 2026
Thomas Stokes, a beloved music educator, mentor, conductor, and friend to generations of students and musicians in the Traverse City community, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Tom devoted more than 35 years to music education in the Traverse City school system, leaving an extraordinary legacy that reaches far beyond the classroom. For countless students, he was not simply a...
Connie McGovern
Jul 31, 2026
“Love Is Stronger Than Death”
Constance Marie McGovern (Sorensen), age 97, of Traverse City, died on July 31st, surrounded by her family. Throughout her life, she was known for her generosity, her kindness and her ever-present sense of humor.
Connie was born December 15, 1928 in Racine, Wisconsin, one of six children born to Danish immigrants, the late Helmuth and Marie Sorensen....
Patrick Peiffer
Jul 31, 2026
Patrick William Peiffer, 79, of Williamsburg, passed away on July 31, 2026 at Sunrise of Cascade in Grand Rapids with his family by his side.
Pat was born on July 12, 1947 in Saint Johns to the late Eugene and Colleen (Miller) Peiffer. He grew up in Carson City, spent time in Grand Ledge and later moved to Traverse City in...
Gretchen E. Campbell
Jul 31, 2026
Gretchen Elaine Campbell, age 72, of Traverse City Michigan passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, July 31, 2026 after a tenacious battle with esophageal cancer.
Gretchen was born on March 18, 1954 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to a teacher and a principal, John and Irmgard Hart. She was the first-born of four children. Her...
