Mary Lois Shultz
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Lois Shultz, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 76 on December 9th, 2025 after a short and fast illness. She was born in Manistique, Michigan, to Kermit (Toby) and Lois Eimerman in 1949, and spent her childhood summers on Dodge Lake.After graduating high school, she moved to Traverse City to attend Northwestern Michigan...
Edward J. Rodgers II
Jan 21, 2026
Edward James Rodgers II, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 73.Ed grew up in Birmingham, attended Brother Rice High School, and Michigan State University. After graduating, he moved to Northern Michigan, where he called home and married the love of his life, Tammi. Ed ("Fast Eddie") was a salesman...
Ronald Butcher
May 1, 2026
Ronald Emerson Butcher, 94, of Traverse City, passed away at home on May 1, 2026.
Ron was born on August 2, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ralph and Mildred (Gallup) Bashal. He later took the name Butcher when his mother married Adam Butcher. He graduated Bentley High School in Livonia as part of the first graduating class in 1950,...
William "Bill" Lee Lusk
Jul 4, 2026
William "Bill" Lusk, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Bill was born on August 22, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Ernest and Nancy (née Lee) Lusk. He spent his childhood growing up in Northville and graduating from Northville High School where he spent four years on the Varsity football team.
Bill was the proud father...
Charlotte Harriger
Jul 3, 2026
Charlotte M. Harriger, 97, of Empire, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, under the thoughtful care of Maple Valley Nursing Home.
Charlotte, lovingly known as “Char,” was born on October 30, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At a young age, her family moved to Empire, where she grew up, attended Empire Schools, and graduated from Empire High School. During her schooling,...
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...
Paul E. Fleischman
Jul 10, 2026
Paul Edward Fleischman, 75, of Beaver Island and formerly of Marquette and Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026.
Paul was born on July 7, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Herbert George and Cecelia Katherine (Teskey) Fleischman. He grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from St. Thomas High School. As a young boy, Paul spent...
Ingeborg Katherine Grost
Jan 29, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the passing of Ingeborg Katherine (Kuehl) Grost, affectionately known as Inge---a devoted mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, faithful friend, and steady source of warmth and encouragement. Inge passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 97.Inge was born November 23, 1928...
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...
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...
Brian Andrew Beach
Jul 10, 2026
Brian Andrew Beach, 53, of Traverse City, passed away on July 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by a circle of family and love.
Brian was born June 1 (June Oneth as he used to call it), 1973, in Traverse City, MI, to Raymond E. and Stephanie J. Beach. He attended Vassar High School in Vassar, MI, and graduated from St. Francis...
Douglas R. Meyer
Jul 8, 2026
Douglas R. Meyer, 65, of Traverse city, Michigan passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at Life of Riley - Maples.
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Linda Faye Christine
Jul 6, 2026
Linda Faye (Magwood) Christine, age 74, walked into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2026.
Linda was born on April 23, 1952, in Paso Robles, California, to Earle James and Phyllis Gertrude (Dyke) Magwood. She married the love of her life, E. Wayne Christine, on August 29, 1971, in Sonora, California, beginning a devoted marriage that spanned...
Mary L. McCormick
Jul 5, 2026
Mary McCormick, 72, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Born July 22, 1953, in Traverse City, Mary was the third beloved daughter of Joseph and Cleo Cavitch. Her love for God and servant heart formed early in her childhood....
Joe Muha
Jul 4, 2026
Traverse City – Joe Muha, a devoted father, Papa, and incredible community leader, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on July 4, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joe was born on July 30, 1932 in Pontiac to the late Wendell and Anna (Hornyak) Muha. A true Leo, Joe claimed a 3 day birthday celebration - the span between his...
Noah Jay Corning-Hyman
Jul 4, 2026
Noah Jay Corning-Hyman, 31, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026. He was born on January 17, 1995, to Glennda Ione Corning and Kevin John Hyman.
Raised in Traverse City, Noah was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School, Class of 2013. During his time at St. Francis, he became known as the dedicated video camera operator...
Doyle Alfred Berg
Jun 30, 2026
The ever-moving force called Doyle Berg (83), of Traverse City, Michigan, has come too quickly to rest. He passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026. His incredible spirit came to life on January 6, 1943 in Petoskey, Michigan to Wilbur A and Virginia N Berg (Drake).
Doyle was a native of Bellaire, Michigan. He was born into a family...
Edward E. Lambert
Jun 30, 2026
Edward “Ed” Lambert age 83 of Grawn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Ed was born on March 3, 1943, In Traverse City, Michigan to the late Robert and Lucille (Laird) Lambert.
Ed was born the youngest of three boys. He was a 1961 graduate of Traverse City Central High School.
On October 24, 1964, Ed married the love...
Roseann Pihl
Jun 28, 2026
Roseann Marie Pihl (McDonald) aged 87 passed away peacefully in Traverse City, MI on June 28, 2026. Born in Manistee County, MI on August 20, 1938 and raised in Marilla, MI, she was loved by all and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her four children, Tim, Marty, Joe and Kristen, respective spouses Shelly, Lori and her nine...
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...
