Jeffrey James Wescott
Sep 28, 2026
On September 28th, 2026, Jeffrey James Wescott left his body behind like an ill-fitting old shoe. He was born in Westfield, MA on Dec. 8, 1961, the first child of Walter and Katherine (Terrett) Wescott. Jeff’s early life revealed a thirst for knowledge that lit his life ablaze and warmed the souls of all who knew and loved him.
He loved...
Judith Kay DeNoyer
Oct 28, 2026
Judith Kay DeNoyer, 83, passed away peacefully at the Willow Cottage at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Judy was born on December 6, 1942 in Rock Island, IL to the late Grant and Pauline (Miller) Lewis.
On August 8, 1964 she married Raymond DeNoyer in Traverse City.
Judy was a Registered Nurse and cared for others for over 50 years. In her free time,...
Bernadette Louise Stewart
Oct 27, 2026
Bernadette Stewart, 95, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026.
She was born on July 8, 1931, to Henry and Virginia Bock. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to serving others, building lasting friendships, and giving generously of her time and talents to her family and community.
Bernadette enjoyed a variety of professions from teaching fresh out of college to many years...
Hui Cha Wilcox
Oct 27, 2026
Hui Cha Wilcox, 85, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.Hui Cha was born in Korea on October 4, 1941 to the late Yong Un and Nam Ye (Kimto) Son and later grew up in Daejon, South Korea.She survived the Korean War as a very young girl fleeing south with her...
Frederick Deschler
Oct 26, 2026
Frederick Charles Deschler, age 88, of Grawn, MI, passed away on October 26, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1938 to Franz “Frank” and Ella (Kosnich) Deschler.
Fred will be missed by his wife of 64 years, Deanna Deschler; sons, Mike Deschler, Erik (Dava) Deschler; and beloved grandchildren, Nathan, Lukas, Hayden, and Drake.
Per Fred’s wishes, cremation will take place and...
David Adelbert Gleason
Oct 26, 2026
David Adelbert Gleason, 83, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. David was born in 1943 in Lansing, MI to Lauren and Idella (Johns) Gleason.
David was the youngest of 4 children raised and schooled in the Lansing area. He married Linda and had two sons Trent and Brett. He moved his young family to Northern Michigan and eventually settled in...
Dorothy Anne Fistler
Oct 26, 2026
Dorothy Anne Fistler, age 92, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2026. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Dorothy lived a beautiful life filled with faith, laughter, generosity, and an extraordinary love for her family and others.
Born June 9, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of James Francis Foley,...
Jerry P. Palmer
Oct 25, 2026
Jerry P. Palmer, 84, of Leland, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026.
Jerry was born in Detroit to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Pernack) Palmer. He grew up alongside his sisters June and Kay. He graduated from Pershing High School in 1960 and then earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Creative Studies in Detroit.
While working at GM, he...
Judith Myra Hicks
Oct 25, 2026
Judith Myra Hicks (Judy), passed away on Sunday October 25, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Judy was born on January 12, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William and Myra Faris.
Judy graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1957 and graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology.
In June 1962, Judy married her high school...
Donald E. Harbold
Oct 22, 2026
Donald “Don” Harbold (92) passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026. Born on February 15, 1934, in Indianapolis to Emmet and Gertrude Harbold, Don graduated from Howe High School and went on to receive a degree in mechanical engineering from the General Motors Institute. After a brief stint in the Army in 1957, Don went to work at General Motors,...
Bill Woodworth
Oct 22, 2026
George “Bill” Woodworth, 80, of Traverse City, died on Thursday, October 22, 2026 surrounded by family after a short illness.
Bill was born on July 13, 1946, to Glenn and Katherine Woodworth in Toledo Ohio and was the youngest of three children. Growing up in Toledo, Bill followed in his father’s footsteps and started working at Ford Motor Company at the...
Ron Yocum
Oct 21, 2026
Ronald H. Yocum, 87, of Traverse City, Michigan and Aubrey, Texas, passed away on October 21, 2026 at Munson Medical Center.
Born on June 2, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ron was the son of the late Jacob Harris Yocum and Gladys (Phillips) Yocum. He graduated from Upper Darby High School in Philadelphia before attending Gettysburg College, where he earned a Bachelor...
Gary Lee
Oct 21, 2026
Gary Lyman Lee, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away on October 21, 2026. He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a man of faith and member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Gary attended Arthur Hill High School, graduating in 1956, and was an outstanding athlete. He played three years of varsity football and basketball for...
Arlene M. Yack
Oct 20, 2026
Arlene Marie Yack, 91, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with a visitation starting at 10.
A full obituary will be updated soon.
Donald Edward Matschke
Oct 19, 2026
Donald "Don" Edward Matschke, age 93, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Glen Arbor, Michigan, and Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Don was born on March 10, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry and Elizabeth (Hoods) Matschke.
Don grew up in Glenview, Illinois. He was a proud alumnus of Northwestern University, where he earned three degrees,...
Dorothy Rohde
Oct 19, 2026
Dorothy Mae Rohde, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026.
Dorothy was born on June 26, 1934, in Kasson Township to the late Corey D. and Francis (Bartunek) Smith.
On June 9, 1956, she married George H. Rohde. He preceded her in death in 2004. Together they shared 48 years of devoted marriage.
Dorothy retired from Prudential after 41...
Mary Ann Hoogerhyde
Oct 19, 2026
Mary Ann Hoogerhyde, age 86, died peacefully in Traverse City on October 19, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Mary was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 5, 1940, the daughter of Douglas C. Fox and Rosalie Quillan Fox, and sister to Janet and Robert. She attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central, graduating with the Class of 1958. It was there...
David Scott
Oct 19, 2026
David Martin “Marty” Scott was born May 11, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, and passed away October 19, 2026, at Medilodge in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
Marty graduated from Northport High School in 1963 and married Cherry Lee Nelson in December 1964. He enlisted in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of sergeant in the Military Police Corps and...
Franklin G. "Frank" Bambach
Oct 18, 2026
Franklin G. Bambach, 84, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born in Pinnebog Michigan to Helen and Frank Bambach.
Frank served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved fishing, classic cars, and time in the great outdoors. Above all, Frank loved Jane. Their forty years together were full of adventure, from hiking trails...
George "Brit" Eaton, Jr.
Oct 18, 2026
George (Brit) Eaton, Jr., aged 84, of Traverse City, Michigan, (formerly of Toledo and Cincinnati, Ohio), passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Munson Medical Center with his wife, Amy (Rehkopf) by his side. Brit was born on June 7, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late George Eaton, Sr. and Francis Lamson Eaton.
Brit grew up in Hyde...
