Jared Lamp
May 24, 2022
Jared Lamp, age 49 of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022 at his home. Jared was born Neal Jared Lamp on April 21, 1973 in Anchorage, Alaska to Mary Samia Lamp. Jared was a State of Michigan and ASE Certified Mechanic and loved working on cars. He was most recently employed with Belle Tire of Petoskey and...
Reed Walter Zitting
May 23, 2022
Reed Walter Zitting, age 82 of Mesick, Michigan died at home on May 23, 2022. He was born to Alford and Goldie (Hossner) Zitting in Ashton Idaho. He joined his older brothers Dale and Roy and older sister, Audrey growing up in the small community of Greentimber. His life was full of adventures starting with his childhood in Idaho on...
Lindsay "Lindy" Edward Witucki
May 23, 2022
Lindsay "Lindy" Edward Witucki, age 73, passed away on May 23, 2022 at home in Benzonia Michigan. He was born on January 23, 1949 in Grand Rapids, the son of Edward Witucki and Eleanor (Beekman) Witucki. He graduated from West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids and upon completion enlisted and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. On...
Carol Joyce Carlson
May 20, 2022
Carol Joyce Carlson, 94 of Traverse City passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Carol was born on July 23, 1927 in Norway, MI to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Roeder) Watters. She was married to the late Evert Carlson on June 29,1946 in Norway, Michigan. Together they lovingly raised two sons David and...
Suzanne "Sue" Smith
May 20, 2022
Suzanne "Sue" Lee Swallow Smith went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, May 20, 2022. She is survived by her adoring husband, Wayne Smith, her three sons: Rick (Vickie) Guipe, Mike (Debbie) Guipe, and Pete (Tracey) Guipe, and her twin sister, Pat Griffin. Sue's nurturing spirit was felt by all, and she was blessed with a...
Skylar Light
May 17, 2022
Skylar Shaye Light, 21, became an angel on May 17, 2022. She was born in Traverse City, September 21, 2000 to Brian and Wendy (Carlson) Light. Skylar graduated Traverse City Central's class of 2018. She will be remembered as being funny and full of life; a kind-hearted and sweet person. She loved her family and had a special bond with...
Kenneth 'Ken' Paul Kreh
May 16, 2022
Kenneth "Ken" Kreh, 68, of Traverse City, passed away May 16, 2022. He was born August 5, 1953, in Saginaw, MI, to parents Kenneth and Valeria Kreh. Ken married the love of his life, Helen Bishop, on May 21, 1977, in Saginaw. They have a son, Colin, of Traverse City, and daughter, Courtney Yaple of Suttons Bay, along with a...
Richard M. Olin Iii
May 15, 2022
Mr. Richard M. Olin, III, 94, passed away May 15, 2022 in Williamsburg, Michigan. Richard was born April 4, 1928 in Walker, MI, and grew up in the Detroit area. He married the love of his life, Elaine (Sanko) Olin, in 1948. Together, they loved to travel and explored much of the U.S. and beyond. Richard honorably served our country...
Douglas Michael Cook
May 14, 2022
Douglas Michael Cook of Traverse City, age 57, passed away at home on May 14, 2022. He was born in Traverse City on September 21, 1964 to Gerald, Sr. and Shirley (Powers) Cook. Doug graduated from TC Central High School where he enjoyed drama and singing. He then attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids where he studied communications and art,...
Ruth E. Nielson
May 13, 2022
Ruth Elaine (Hodgins) Nielson passed peacefully from this life in Traverse City, Michigan on May 13, 2022 into long awaited glory with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Born to Robert E. Hodgins and Lillian Amidon (Seaman) Hodgins on February 5, 1925, she was the youngest of four children (Donald, Bill, and Marie all preceded Ruth in death). She was the wife...
Annabelle Lee Mchuron
May 13, 2022
Annabelle Lee Moyer McHuron passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, from causes of old age. She was born on December 6, 1931, to her parents, Oliver and Helen (Thomas) Moyer in Grand Traverse County at the farm home. She had a half brother, Loren, and a sister, Velma. She attended Kingsley High School and took courses at N.W. Michigan...
David William Young
May 12, 2022
David William Young, 84 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Munson Hospice House. David's complete obituary will appear at a later time.
Ronald J. Bishop
May 12, 2022
Ronald J. Bishop, born 11/20/1946, died from complications related to sepsis, weak heart, and multiple sclerosis on May 12, 2022. He is survived by wife, Mary Ann, son Troy (Michelle), grandchildren Morgan August Bishop, Eric J. Bishop, Jenna Grace, and Matthew Buesh, step-grandson, and his daughter, Lisa M. Bishop Carlson, her children Kelsey A. Bishop, S. Magnus Carlson and Erroll...
Donald Glowicki
May 11, 2022
When we think of a life that has been truly well lived, we think of someone who loved his family, friends, and community, and who was loved by them in return. We think of someone who touched the hearts of those he met, and someone who led by example. We think of someone who always looked for, discovered, and chose...
Marlene Ann Krause
May 10, 2022
Marlene Ann Krause, 74, of Wellston, passed away May 10, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Marlene was born on April 23, 1948 in Detroit to the late Stanley John and Mildred Mary (Shavatoski) Flisnik. Marlene was a nail technician for many years. During her retirment she volunteered at the school in Bear Lake, spent time playing cards and games with...
Suzanne "Suza" Marie Barrera
May 9, 2022
Suzanne Marie Barrera, 72 of Northport died on May 9, 2022 at Munson Hospice House with her loving family at her side. Suza was born on November 3, 1949 in Flint, MI to the late Dr. William Harold and Violet June (Ormstead) Mertz. She married Joe Barrera on July 31,1993. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint and...
W.R. "Bob" Smith
May 9, 2022
It is with deep sadness that the family of Bob Smith tells of his recent death on May 9, 2022. Bob was born January 27, 1945, in Grayson, KY. He is survived by his wife, Jody; their children, Amy (Chris) Thompson and Matthew (Kristen) Smith; and grandchildren Max and Jacob Thompson, Mackenzie and Quinn Smith, and CJ and Austin Carey,...
Peter J. Chapman
May 8, 2022
Peter J. Chapman, 73, of Traverse City, passed away May, 8 2022. Peter was born in London, England, May 25, 1948, son to the late Charles and Helena Chapman. By trade, Peter was an architect, which in his early years took him all over the world. He moved to the U.S. in 1994, and became a naturalized citizen in 1997....
Paul Anthony Hanell
May 8, 2022
Paul Anthony Hanell, 47, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at his home. Paul was born on December 9, 1974, to John Anthony and Patricia Ellen (Ernst) Hanell. He grew up alongside his sisters MaryAnn and Jacqueline. Paul was a gifted builder who took great pride in his work. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors. Whether it was...
Ida Jean Rumbach Thompson
May 8, 2022
Ida Jean Rumbach Thompson, 91, of Traverse City passed away May 8, 2022 at Traverse Manor. Ida was born in Traverse City to the late Amil and Mildred (Newstead) Rumbach July 16, 1930 graduating from Traverse City High School in the Class of 1948. She married the late Eugene L. Thompson at the Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City....
