Bethalee Ann "Beth" (Lautner) Alpers, 73, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 in her home after a brief battle with cancer under the care of hospice.

Beth was born on April 6, 1950 to Ralph and Mary Launtner in Traverse City, MI. After graduating from St. Francis, she started a career with the telephone company. Beth held several positions throughout her time with the phone company.

After retiring, Beth spent time caring for several different adopted dogs and making sure the bird feeders were plentifully filled with seed. She also loved spending time in her garden and drinking a big glass of ice tea. Rick and Shawn would like to give a special thanks to Amy DeWildt for caring for our beloved mother for the past few years… keep gardening. Surviving are her two children: Richard A (Rick). Alpers, of Grawn and Shawn C. (Tricia) Alpers, of Indianapolis, IN; sister and two brothers: Sharron (Al) Buell, Dennis (Ann) Lautner, and Bruce (Debbie) Lautner; two grandchildren: Bryce and Bryee Alpers. She was preceded in death by her lifetime friend Richard Alpers, brother Gerald Lautner, and her parents Ralph and Mary Lautner.

The funeral service for Beth will be celebrated by Pastor Ann Morrison at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, in the Gardens at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to the service.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Cowell Family Cancer Center 217 S Madison St, Traverse City, MI 49684 or online at: https://www.munsonhealthcare.org/munson-healthcare-foundations/ways-to-give/make-a-gift