Susan Elaine Aldrich
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Elaine Aldrich, 67, of Traverse City, passed away April 18, 2026.
Sue was born on September 4, 1958, to the late Eugene and Evone (Couturier) Aldrich. Sue grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School with her beloved Class of 1976. This is where she formed her closest relationships with her best friends of today....
Leah LaVanture
Apr 17, 2026
Leah Suzanne LaVanture, age 47, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Leah was born on September 20, 1978, and grew up in Empire, Michigan. She carried her love for northern Michigan throughout her life, finding joy in its woods, rivers, and quiet beauty.
Leah will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her daughter, Ava Houghton; her...
Karen Elizabeth Krawczyk
Apr 17, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Krawczyk, 36, of Traverse City, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Visitation will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with a Rosary and time of sharing beginning at 6:30 PM. A funeral service will take place also at the Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 24,...
Ronald "Ron" Britton
Apr 17, 2026
Ronald Frederick Britton of McBain Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2026. Ron was born on October 31, 1939 in Barryton, Michigan and graduated from Marion High School in Marion, Michigan. Upon graduation, he moved to Flint and was employed as a machinist for Buick, where he worked for 45 years. Upon retirement, he bought a home in McBain and...
James McLaren
Apr 14, 2026
James Alexander McLaren, 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.
Jim was born to the late Albert James and Mary Lorraine (Bozeman) McLaren. He grew up in Bloomfield Hills and graduated from Lahser Hills High School in 1968.
After school, Jim spent many happy years in Breckenridge, Colorado where he was an accomplished skier. It was here, as...
LeRoy David Schlagel
Apr 13, 2026
LeRoy D. Schlagel, 91, passed on April 13th, 2026.
LeRoy led a wonderful faith filled life. He was born on September 12,1934 in Napoleon, OH to Henry J and Amelia Schlagel. He was baptized at St Paul in Napoleon. The family moved to Traverse City, MI in 1939 and transferred to Trinity Lutheran Church where LeRoy was confirmed and remained a...
Maxine Lorraine Olson
Apr 13, 2026
Maxine Lorraine Olson (née Beeman) 95, passed away on April 13, 2026.She was born March 2, 1931 to Walter and Olive (Arnold) Beeman. She married Gerald (Jerry) Olson on August 30, 1952.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jerry; daughter Jennifer Thomas; siblings Larry, Ed (Dortha), Gerald (Lois), Walter (Judy), Bert (Arlene), Ada (Walter Pierce), and Joan Beeman.
She...
Royce Beers
Apr 11, 2026
Royce Leland Beers, 82, of Lake Leelanau passed away listening to Beaver Island hunting stories on April 11, 2026.
Royce was born on July 2, 1943 in Pontiac to the late Leland and Gaynor (Jones) Beers.
After attending Seaholm Birmingham High School (1961), Albion College (1965) and University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry (1968), he completed his Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency...
Virginia Johnson
Apr 10, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” Yvonne Johnson, 94, passed away April 10th in Traverse City. Virginia was the daughter of Ira and Lela Mack of Harlan, Michigan. She graduated from Mesick high school in 1949 and attended Northeastern School of Commerce, Bay City, Michigan in 1950.
Virginia married her high school sweetheart, Arden Johnson, October 27th 1951. The two lived and worked in Saginaw,...
Robert "Bob" Bomer
Apr 9, 2026
Robert Edward Bomer, age 70, of Kewadin, MI passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 following a brief battle with cancer, with family by his side.
Bob was born on June 21, 1955, in Traverse City, Michigan, and was a proud graduate of Traverse City Central High School, Class of 1972. He went on to build a life rooted in hard...
James "Jim" David Hebert
Apr 9, 2026
James David Hebert, Jr. (Jim) passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 70. Jim was born October 10, 1955, to Marie (Maxbauer) Hebert and James Hebert, Sr. in Bay City Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pam (Bourque), son, Levi (Joanne), daughter, Sarah (Aaron), sisters, Jamie and Sharon. He is especially loved by...
Vera Hart
Apr 8, 2026
Vera I. Hart, 90, passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born July 31, 1935 to Millard and Florence (Hittle) Hart and she married Jack Upleger on March 15, 1957. She is survived by daughter Jill (Jack) Ogden; grandchildren Jalen (Tracy) Provo and Jaren Provo (Geoff Bloom). She is also survived by two brothers Larry Hart, Fred (Kathy) Hart,...
Joyce E. McManus
Apr 7, 2026
Joyce Elaine McManus, age 97, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan.
Joyce married and later made her home on Old Mission Peninsula, where she and her family tended a centennial cherry farm and built a life rooted in hard work, family, and community. She was a devoted mother who raised seven children and created...
Kurt Alan Henry
Apr 6, 2026
Kurt Henry started 2026 with physical challenges which, unlike his lifetime of New Year’s resolutions, were beyond his control. He met them head on with his intentional way. He passed away April 6th, 2026 of natural causes at home in his bed as he chose to do.
Kurt decided who he was. When his father died at home, the police officer...
Victor Ira Mccarty III
Apr 6, 2026
Media personality extraordinaire, Victor Ira McCarty III, passed away April 6, 2026, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI. Victor was born in Long Beach, CA on February 11, 1961 to Victor and Patricia (Neilson) McCarty. Graduating from Pepperdine University in 1984 with a degree in BroadcastingIn 1996, Vic's broadcasting career brought him to northern Michigan from Roswell, NM....
Robert Louis Allard
Apr 6, 2026
Robert Louis Allard, 79, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Bob's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Richard Allen Wilson
Apr 6, 2026
Richard Allen "Dick" Wilson, age 76, passed away on April 6, 2026. Dick was born on August 13, 1949, in South Haven to Frank and Doris Wilson. He was raised in South Haven alongside his sister, Nancy Wilson. Dick graduated from South Haven High School, where he was a proud member of the wrestling team. Following high school, Dick was...
Minnie "Evelyn" Desmet
Apr 5, 2026
Minnie "Evelyn" DeSmet, 96, of Traverse City, 3/2/1930-4/5/2026. Beloved mother of Craig H. DeSmet. Preceded in death by her husband Mick. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Jonkhoff.
Steven J. Anderson
Apr 4, 2026
Steven Jon Anderson," Stevie Ray", to his family and friends, age 70, of Kingsley, Michigan (formerly of Interlochen, Michigan), passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at home surrounded by family as they watched the U of M / Arizona NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which Michigan won. GO BLUE! Steve was a diehard Michigan fan. Steve was born on April...
Mary Jane Tornquist Scott
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Jane (Janie) Tornquist Scott, born July 10, 1935, passed peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Mary Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, gifted musician, and lifelong educator. Her creativity, humor, and open-heartedness left indelible traces on all who knew her.
Janie spent her early years in California, where she met the love of her life, Cleve, at...
