Dallas George Smith
Jun 14, 2026
Dallas George Smith, 86, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at his home. Dallas was born on June 3, 1940 in Flint, Michigan to the late James and Velma Smith. He spent his first 30 years in Flint, where he taught elementary school and later became the Math and Science Instructional Specialist. He married...
Lois Florence Wright
Jun 11, 2026
Lois Florence Wright, 98, of Elk Rapids passed away peacefully on June 11th,at her home surrounded by loved ones. Lois was born July 30,1927 in Redford, MI to her late parents August & Florence Beier and was the youngest of two daughters.
Lois graduated from Redford High School in June 1945 & went to work for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. After...
Margaret Jane Forgione
Mar 14, 2026
Traverse City – Margaret Jane Forgione, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at French Manor Assisted Living on March 14, 2026. Marge was born on September 5, 1934 in Detroit to the late Theodore George and Margaret (Wurzburg) Pattinson. Marge was a fiercely independent woman and nonconformist, particularly with respect to being a single mother in the 1960's and...
Eva Luz Bigsby
Jun 28, 2026
Eva Luz Bigsby, age 97, of Bellaire, Michigan died Sunday June 28, 2026 at The Maples of Benzie County MCF. She was born January 24, 1929, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Alberto Jiménez and Dolores Bonilla de Jiménez. Her early life was spent on the sugar plantation that her father oversaw and at an all-girls boarding school where...
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Louis Kelly
Jun 26, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Louis Kelly of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 26th, 2026 at the age of 96.
He was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on August 6, 1929 to Don Calvin Kelly and Elizabeth Jean (Hutchins) Kelly. He lived in Elk Rapids, Michigan during his grade school years until the family moved to Traverse City where...
John W. Hicks II
Jun 23, 2026
John W Hicks II, 83, of Traverse City, passed away at home on June 23, 2026. He leaves a loving family: his wife of 61 years, Michele M (Carroll) Hicks. Sons John (Jay) Hicks, his wife Janis M. (Haapapuro) Hicks, Timothy C. and his wife Keri (Kennerly) Hicks, and their daughters Jade and Tera. A family service will be held...
Debra Ann Anderson
Jun 22, 2026
Debra Anderson, 62, passed away on June 22, 2026, following a quick illness.
Deb was born on February 27, 1964, to Chester and Jane Gatzke in Maple City, MI. She was a warm and vibrant person whose smile could brighten any room. Known for her bubbly personality and playful spirit, Deb loved pulling pranks on the people she cared about most,...
James "Jim" Vezina
Jun 21, 2026
James Lee Vezina, 78, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at Culver Meadows in Traverse City.
Jim was born May 18, 1948 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Donald G. Vezina and Marie H. (Moravec) Vezina. Jim attended Immaculate Conception and graduated from St. Francis High School. During his school days he played guitar, and even cut a record...
Daniel Casciano, Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Daniel Casciano, Jr., 89, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Flint, Michigan) passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Dan was born on February 4, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Daniel and Lucy (Zaccaria) Casciano.
Dan was the middle son in a family with five boys. His family moved from West Virginia to Flint...
Ricky Stricker
Jun 19, 2026
Ricky Stricker, 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully after a stroke at Munson Hospice House on June 19, 2026, with family by her side.
Ricky was born on August 26, 1948 in Trenton to the late Harold Charles and Doris L. (Dingman) Fritz.
She met the love of her life, Jerry Lee Stricker at the Park Place Motor Inn now known...
Wilbur Wesley Beall
Jun 19, 2026
Williamsburg – Bill Beall, 85 of Williamsburg, passed away on June 19, 2026 at French Manor Terra.
Bill was born on January 13, 1941 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Wilbur Wesley and Dorothy (Staner) Beall.
On August 20, 1960 he married the love of his life, Arlene Mae McCoy in South Bend, IN.
Bill proudly served our country honorably in the United...
Maxine Ruth Dann
Jun 17, 2026
Maxine Ruth Dann, age 103, of Traverse City, MI (formerly of Owosso, MI and Titusville, FL), was called Home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Orchard Creek. Maxine was born on November 1, 1922 in Owosso, MI to the late LeRoy and Helen (Spring) Skinner.
Maxine was born into a baseball crazy family. There were many nights that Maxine, her brother...
Enzo Paul Carpenter-Abend
Jun 17, 2026
Enzo Paul Carpenter-Abend, one month and 27 days old, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home.
Enzo was born on April 21, 2026, in Traverse City to his loving parents, Patrick Logan and Whisper Marie Carpenter-Abend.
Enzo was an incredibly strong and special baby. He began his journey in the NICU for his first 10 days of life, showing...
Myrna Jean Fite
Jun 16, 2026
Myrna Jean (Medlin) Fite gained immortality with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born July 14, 1939, in Lamar, MO to True and Okla (Smith) Medlin. She was married to Ronald Fred Fite on November 22, 1957 in Lamar, MO.
Myrna was a member of Living Hope Church, Traverse City. She was a homemaker...
Brenda Parker
Jun 15, 2026
Brenda Sue Parker, 67, of Warren passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2026 at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital.
Brenda was born on February 17, 1959 in Traverse City; the beloved daughter of Keith Edward and Margaret Ellen (Bernhardt) Parker.
Brenda graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1977 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central...
Duane William Stowe
Jun 15, 2026
Duane William Stowe, 83, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 29, 1942, to the late Martha and William Stowe. Duane graduated from Traverse City Central High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967.
After returning to Traverse City,...
Jon J. Dunaske
Jun 14, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jon J Dunaske, age 64, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.
Jon went home to our Heavenly Father on June 14th 2026. Waiting for him with open arms were his father Jack, mother Angela, brother William and sister Dorothy-Ann.
Jon grew up and was well known in Traverse City, he attended St. Francis...
Joanne Eve Neihardt
Jun 14, 2026
Joanne Eve Neihardt, 81, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service to the Grand Traverse Region and a deep love for her extended family and friends.
Joanne was born on April 4th, 1945, to Josephine and Ervin Komerska of Traverse City, and graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1963. Joanne...
Milton Robert Jacobi
Jun 13, 2026
Milton “Milt” Robert Jacobi, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Meadow Valley Senior Living.
Milt was born on February 3, 1935, in Marine City, Michigan, to the late Milton Henry and Genevieve Maybelle (Houghton) Jacobi. He attended Dearborn Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 1953. He went on to attend Eastern Michigan...
Thomas Duane Ockert
Jun 12, 2026
Thomas Duane Ockert, 75, of Traverse City passed away June 12, 2026.
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