Barbara Jean Storey
Sep 8, 2026
Barbara Jean Storey, 91, of Charlevoix, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 8, 2026, at Mallard Cove in Petoskey, MI, with family having been at her bedside for five weeks during her final illness. Mom was known for her love of family, her Christian faith, and her sense of humor by all who knew her.
Mom was born on December...
Larry G. Beutler
Sep 8, 2026
Larry G. Beutler, 75, of Traverse City, Michigan, died after a lengthy illness on September 8, 2026. He was born in the Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan on April 23, 1951 to Betty and Ernest Beutler.
After living in Texas for Larry’s first two years, the family moved to Roscommon, Michigan where Larry attended school, graduating from Gerrish Higgins High School (Roscommon)...
Kent Arthur Walton
Sep 6, 2026
Kent Arthur Walton, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born March 30, 1955, to Arthur and Edwardine Walton, Kent lived a life marked by hard work, craftsmanship, adventure, and, above all, a deep devotion to his family and friends.
For 45 years, Kent shared a loving marriage with his wife, Beth Marie (Rasmussen) Walton. Together, they built a life...
Ann Marie Laughery
Sep 6, 2026
Ann Marie Laughery, 73, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026 at her home after a brief battle with cancer.
Ann was born on July 18, 1953 in Fulton, Il to the late Donald and Nellie (Brice) Bainter.
She graduated from Perry High School in Iowa in 1972. On February 12, 1972, she married Jeff Laughery.
Ann will be remembered...
Albrecht "Al" Bickel Cogswell
Sep 5, 2026
Albrecht B. Cogswell
July 31, 1931 – September 5, 2026
Albrecht B. Cogswell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 5, 2026. Al was born in Stuttgart, Germany on July 31, 1931, to Anton & Adelheid (Braig) Bickel. Al grew up as a child under the Hitler regime, and the story of his life should have been made into a movie....
Donna Jo Zuiker
Sep 2, 2026
Donna Jo Zuiker (Mikolaiczik), 65, passed away on September 2, 2026, following complications from a routine surgery.
Donna was born on March 16, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Maryann Mikolaiczik. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1979, where she dominated on the basketball court. She attended Ferris State University, where she met Christopher Zuiker, her...
Robert "Robb" Dwayne Swanson
Sep 1, 2026
Robert “Robb” Dwayne Swanson, 83, of Traverse City, MI, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was with his children and in the capable and compassionate care of the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Robb was born in Chariton, IA on February 21,1943. With a pastor father his family moved during his school years. He credited his mother with easing those transitions by...
Jill Hunter
Sep 1, 2026
Jill Elizabeth Hunter, age 78, of Frankfort, MI, passed away on September 1, 2026.
Jill was a caring mother and loving grandmother. A true free spirit, she thoroughly enjoyed life and was a genuine joy to be around. Her wild, adventurous nature and playful heart brought happiness, laughter, and light to everyone in her presence. Her family and friends will miss...
Barbara Jane Lyon
Sep 1, 2026
Barbara Jane (Barnum) Lyon, 84, passed away peacefully at Autumn House, previously Samaritas Senior Living in Acme, Michigan, surrounded by love.
Born on February 10, 1942, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Ruby Amber (Miller) and Forey Barnum, Barbara grew up spending summers at the family cabin in Lewiston, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. She...
Rosemarie E. Pilath
Aug 29, 2026
Rosemarie E. Pilath, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Macomb County, passed away at Munson Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Rosemarie was born in Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, to the late Otto and Charlotte (Ude) Krenz. Growing up in Germany during World War II shaped Rosemarie from an early age and helped instill in her the...
Anita Louise Goepfrich
Aug 29, 2026
Anita Louise (Martin) Goepfrich, 85, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Anita was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Charles and Lucille Martin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who dedicated much of her life to caring for her family and creating a loving home.
Anita and her...
Donald "Don" F. Daniels
Aug 26, 2026
Donald F. Daniels, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 26 with his family by his side.
Don was born on October 11, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from St. Stanislaus High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard DD-519, the USS Daly, doing extended cruises and NATO exercises in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa, the Caribbean,...
Candice Westerfield
Aug 25, 2026
Candice Marie Westerfield, age 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Candice was born on November 28, 1946 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Robert and Marian (Davis) Barrett. She was a 1964 graduate of Traverse City Central High School and earned her associate’s degree from Northwestern Michigan College. Candice...
Elizabeth Darlene Kroupa
Aug 23, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Darlene Kroupa January 1, 1935 – August 23, 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Darlene Kroupa, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Liz was born January 1, 1935, in Traverse City. She graduated from high school in 1953 as an honor student in secretarial preparation. Over the years, she worked for Gleason...
Brandon Edward Goff
Aug 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brandon Edward Goff on August 22, 2026. Born on October 24, 1989 in Traverse City, Michigan, Brandon brightened the lives of everyone he encountered with his kindness, empathy and humor. Brandon was the cherished son of Dan and Roberta Goff, who raised him alongside his siblings, Megan Versluis...
Shelley Marie (Antol) Miller
Aug 22, 2026
Shelley Marie (Antol) Miller, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
She was born January 2, 1961, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Georgiana (Spetar) Antol. Shelley grew up alongside her sisters, Sheila and Shannon, and her brother, Shawn. From an early age, it was clear that Shelley was athletic and...
William Dale "Mr. Bill" Lyon
Aug 22, 2026
William Dale “Mr. Bill” Lyon August 11, 1947 – August 22, 2026
William Dale Lyon, 79, of Lake Ann, MI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 22nd. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always put the needs of others before his own.
Bill was born on August 11th, 1947, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the second of four children...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Ruthkowski
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Lee Ruthkowski, 40, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his home.
Joseph was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 2005. Joseph worked at UPS for over a decade. On April 4, 2014 he married the love of his life Nicole.
Joseph loved to hunt...
Margaret Lasko
Aug 21, 2026
Margaret Lasko, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Angela Hospice with her loving family by her side.
Margaret was born on July 6, 1928, in Portage, Pennsylvania, to the late Nicholas and Helen Hanak.
One of nine children, she was raised by parents who immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Her father was a coal miner, and...
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,...
