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Duane Jorgensen

Duane Jorgensen

Aug 10, 2022

Duane Jorgensen, 81, of Elk Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Duane was born on May 6, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Barbara (Fox) and Myron Jorgensen. He married the love of his life, Maryanne Nackerman on September 21, 1973 in Charlevoix. Duane and Maryanne owned and operated Jorgensen Builders....

Justice Rebecca Briggs

Justice Rebecca Briggs

Aug 10, 2022

A full obituary is pending at this time - please check back often SERVICE DETAILS: A Celebration of life will take place at 2pm on Saturday August 20, 2022 at Through the Roof Fellowship, 6517 Bates Road, Williamsburg, MI 49690

Helen Marie Birdsey

Helen Marie Birdsey

Aug 9, 2022

Helen Marie Birdsey Traverse City At the age of 104, after having lunch with her two sons, Helen passed away on the afternoon of August 9th 2022. She was dearly loved and lives on in the hearts of her family and many friends. Born to the late Reuben and Nellie Belle (Crocker) Stratton, Helen grew up in Suttons Bay with...

Keith Laroy Counsell

Keith Laroy Counsell

Aug 9, 2022

Keith LaRoy Counsell passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Keith was born to the late Elmer and Florence Counsell on May 14, 1931. He proudly served his country as a Marine from 1949-1954. In 1954, Keith married Barbara Marie Faust and they raised three children together. While in high school he played taps at veterans funerals, in his home...

John David Crockett Sr.

John David Crockett Sr.

Aug 9, 2022

John David "Davy" Crockett, Sr., age 50, of California, formerly of Kingsley, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at UCLA David I Saperstein Emergency Center of a massive heart attack. Davy was born on June 26, in Traverse City, Michigan to Richard (Dick) Crockett and Pauline "Deni" Dennison Cook. Davy graduated from Kingsley High School in 1990. He...

John W. Peppler

John W. Peppler

Aug 9, 2022

Born July 28, 1947 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City to William and Helen Peppler, John grew up in the idyllic world of the East side of Big Glen Lake. Waking up to view of the azure blue waters of Glen Lake was ingrained into his soul at a very early age. John felt that growing up at Peppler's Glen...

Samuel Miller Vance Iii

Samuel Miller Vance Iii

Aug 7, 2022

Samuel Miller Vance III, 92, of Kalkaska, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Sam was born on August 4, 1930, in Tonawanda, NY to the late Samuel Miller Vance Jr. and Laetitia (VanDeventer) Vance. The family moved to IL when Sam was a young boy. He graduated from Maine Township High School, Park...

James H. Curnow

James H. Curnow

Aug 6, 2022

James "Jim" H. Curnow, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022. Jim was born and raised in Flint, Michigan to William and Olive (Webster) Curnow on June 29, 1931. He graduated from Flint Central and earned his Associates Degree from Flint Junior College upon his return home, after proudly serving his country in the US Army...

Robert W. Swart

Robert W. Swart

Aug 6, 2022

Bob left his body peacefully with full confidence and grace. After graduating from Kelloggsville High School in 1948 he married the love of his life Dolores "Dee" Howe in 1949. He worked for Grand Rapids Press as a Stereotyper beginning in 1950, retiring in 1993 mastering multiple technology changes over those 43 years. He also worked part-time in tax accounting...

Samuel Joseph Lamie

Samuel Joseph Lamie

Aug 5, 2022

Samuel J. Lamie of Traverse City, age 90, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. He was born to Alfred and Martha (Couturier) Lamie in Lake Leelanau on October 30, 1931. He was a lifelong resident of Traverse City and retired from Cone Drive Gear after 46 years of service. On June 26, 1950, Sam married Phyllis Ramsey. He built...

Fredrick Howard Roscher

Fredrick Howard Roscher

Aug 5, 2022

Fredrick Howard Roscher of Traverse City, Michigan, loved life for 88 years before passing away peacefully due to kidney and heart failure on August 5, 2022, at Munson Medical Center. Fred was born on February 10, 1934, in Manor, PA, to the late Ignatz and Elizabeth (Zeckar) Roscher, both Slovenian immigrants. The second youngest of ten children, he grew up...

Ernest "Butch" Emery

Ernest "Butch" Emery

Aug 4, 2022

Ernest "Butch" Emery of South Boardman, Michigan, passed away at the age of 79 on August 4, 2022, at Medilodge Leelanau. He was born to the late Ernest Albert and Gertrude (Behrendt) Emery on July 6, 1943, in Detroit. He was one of five children. He now joins his deceased siblings, brother Dennis and sisters Gertrude "Tootsie", Phyllis and Ginger....

Donna Jean Miller

Donna Jean Miller

Aug 3, 2022

Donna Jean Miller (née Harwick), 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Donna was born on August 25, 1928, in Goodrich, MI to the late Raymond and Onnalee (Butcher) Harwick. She married Dean D. Miller on August 21, 1948. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children in a household filled with laughter and love. Donna...

Matthew Kloes

Matthew Kloes

Aug 3, 2022

Matthew "Matt" Jason Kloes passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2022. He was born May 31, 1983 to Randy and Paulette Kloes in Midland, MI and lived there until attending college. Matt attended Midland Public Schools and graduated from Midland High in 2001. He was on the wrestling and football teams and was very involved with the...

Tyler Jonathan Schroeder

Tyler Jonathan Schroeder

Aug 1, 2022

Tyler Jonathan Schroeder of Traverse City, Michigan, age 24, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, August 1, 2022. Tyler was born to Casey Schroeder and Tyler Tann at Munson Medical Center on July 31, 1998. Tyler lived and worked in the Traverse City area. He loved working side-by-side with his brothers Dustin and Ricky, his Papa, aunt Nene, and...

Francis M. Snow

Francis M. Snow

Aug 1, 2022

Francis M. Snow, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Frank was born on June 21, 1937 in Honor, Michigan to the late Lincoln Snow and Lucille (Hewitt) Snow Robson. He married the love of his life Sue Richardson on June 13, 1959 in Frankfort, Michigan. He graduated, salutatorian, from Honor High...

Laura Mccormick

Laura Mccormick

Jul 31, 2022

Laura Ellen McCormick, age 96, formerly of Roseville, Michigan, more recently Traverse City, Michigan, passed away at her home July 31, 2022 in the loving care of her family. Laura was born the fourth child of Leonard Burl and Audrey Ellen (Carrigan) Fuller, who were poor farmers in Arkansas. Her parents had one more child, Louis, who Laura promptly dubbed...

Mavis Beverly Furlong

Mavis Beverly Furlong

Jul 30, 2022

Mavis Beverly Furlong, 87, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Boardman Lake Glens with her loving family at her side. Mavis was born on May 16, 1935 in Ironwood, MI to the late Arvid Noak and Ida Olivia (Riutta) Fors. She married Paul Douglas Furlong, on July 12, 1958 in Birmingham, MI. Mavis attended the University...

Patricia "Pat" Youker

Patricia "Pat" Youker

Jul 29, 2022

Our beloved wife and mother, Patricia Marie Youker (Lhamon) passed away, peacefully and surrounded by family, Friday July 29th at the age of 70. Patricia was born on April 10, 1952 to Marion and Ernest Lhamon in Buckley, Michigan. After graduation from Buckley High School, she went on to have a successful career as an Insurance Agent, finding many long-time...

Samuel Eli Evans

Samuel Eli Evans

Jul 28, 2022

Samuel Eli Evans, 80, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022. Sam was born on February 22, 1942 in Kalkaska, MI to the late Archie and Arvena Evans. Sam was a proud member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. He worked many years for the tribe in the communications department. Honorably, Sam served...

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