Ruth "Mickie" Heyboer
May 8, 2022
Ruth "Mickie" Heyboer, 100, entered into eternal life on Mother's Day May 8, 2022 with her beloved family, daughter and best friend Marva, son-in-law Tim, and granddaughter Tami by her side. Mickie was born on June 12, 1921 to the late Louis and Jennie (VanderSys) Timmerman. On July 19, 1946 she married the love of her life Arthur. After Arthur...
Nancy D. Ketko
May 8, 2022
NANCY DEANE (McGREGOR) KETKO Beloved wife, sister, mother, and Grandmother Nancy Deane Ketko, 82, entered into the presence of the Lord on Mother's Day, May 8th, 2022, saying goodbye to her earthly family and rejoicing with the Lord Jesus and her heavenly family. Daughter Laura was present at her bedside when her spirit left peacefully for her final journey. At...
Jolan Ida Filak
May 7, 2022
Jolan Ida Filak, 95, of Traverse City and formerly of Detroit passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 at Traverse Manor Assisted Living. Jolan was born on October 28, 1926 in Detroit to the late William and Marie Asztalos. Jolan will forever be remembered for her love of family, her faith and as a wonderful, classy woman. She loved being...
Margaret Marie Knapp
May 7, 2022
Margaret Marie Knapp, 97, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Williamsburg passed away Saturday, May 7 at Hospice House in Traverse City. Margaret was born November 23, 1924 in O'Fallon, Illinois, the daughter of David and Bertha Lawrence. She attended O'Fallon public schools and after graduation worked as a secretary in St. Louis, Missouri. Shortly she was swept off...
Peggy "Peg" Ann Asher
May 7, 2022
Peggy Ann "Peg" Asher took her final walk with the angels on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She is at peace and finally free of the MS that took her body so many years ago. Peg was born April 28, 1955 to the late John and Mary (Leggett) Asher. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High, earned a Bachelor's Degree from...
Carolyn Anne Vyletel
May 7, 2022
Carolyn Anne Vyletel, 72, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Carolyn was born on March 16, 1950 in Reed City, MI to the late Charles and Joanne (Miller) Goldammer. Carolyn was a devoted homemaker raising three wonderful sons and worked as a meticulous dental hygienist. In her spare time she loved helping people,...
Dennis Fisher Sanderson
May 7, 2022
TRAVERSE CITY – Dennis Fisher Sanderson, 69, of Traverse City, lost his battle with cancer on May 7, 2022, in his home surrounded by family. Dennis was born in Highland Park (Michigan) on October 2, 1952, to the late Clifford Fisher & Elizabeth June (Weston) Sanderson. Dennis attended Howe Military School in Howe, Indiana from 1968-1971, graduating with the rank...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Bevelhymer
May 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our son. Thomas was born November 22, 1993 and passed away unexpectedly at home, May 6, 2022. He was 28 years old. Thomas was the only child of Terry and Kris (Mattison) Bevelhymer, of Interlochen, both who survive him. Thomas was a bright and adventurous young man. He loved...
William "Bill" Grant Laskey
May 6, 2022
William (Bill) Grant Laskey, 79, of Leland, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2022 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care with his loving wife, Dona, at his side. Bill was a Michigan Man, born at the University of Michigan Hospital on February 10, 1943, the oldest son of Derwood Dexter Laskey and Elizabeth "Betty" Isakson (Jellis). Bill's growing up years were...
Mary Ann Dedenbach
May 6, 2022
Mary Ann Dedenbach, 90, entered into eternal rest May 6, 2022. Mary Ann was born in 1931 to the late Richard and Mary (Schannenk) Charboneau in Cheboygan, MI. She grew up on the family farm. In 1953 she graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, MI and began a many years' career as a nurse working at...
Ann Margaret Ogur
May 4, 2022
Ann Margaret Ogur (Korybalski), 81, passed peacefully May 4th, 2022 in Traverse City, Michigan. She spent her many years cultivating her friendships and her gardens. Ann's petite stature, smiling blue eyes, and passion for her morning coffee and a phone call will be missed by all who knew her. Ann was born in Wayne, Michigan on July 26, 1940 and...
Adolph F. Novak
May 3, 2022
Adolph F. Novak, 86, of Cedar joined his heavenly family on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Adolph was born June 9, 1935 to the late Walter and Pelagia (Mikowski) Novak. On August 13, 1955, Adolph married Arlene Stachnik. In his early years, Adolph worked at Pleva'a Meats, Mikowski's Market and Cone-Drive Gear. Adolph started his own business, Cedar Disposal, retired in...
David Louis Mathia
May 3, 2022
David Louis Mathia was born on July 29, 1955 in St. Ignace, Michigan. He passed away on May 3, 2022 at Munson Medical Center, after long, courageous battles with many health issues. Although serving others through business and charitable endeavors was important to Dave, family was his highest priority. He learned this value from his parents, Elmer and Barbara Mathia,...
Patricia Ann Whiteford
May 3, 2022
Patricia Ann (Martin) Whiteford, a caring and beautiful mother, grandmother and woman, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born on September 2nd, 1936, in Oakland County, MI to Eugenia LaPlante Martin and Thomas McCarthy. Patricia was a life-long member of Traverse City St. Francis Church, where she had been an Eucharistic Minister and served on...
Betty Jane Haywood
May 3, 2022
Betty Jane (Lautner) Haywood was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 3, 2022. She was one of ten children born to Anthony and Augusta Lautner and was raised on a farm in Williamsburg. Of Betty's nine-one years, she shared seventy-three of them with the love of her life, Tom. Together they raised two daughters in...
Joan Louise Snyder
May 3, 2022
Joan "Joann" Louise (Irish) Snyder, 85, Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Husband of 60 years, Donald Martin Snyder. She is survived by two sons and a daughter; Kevin Snyder, Gregory Snyder and Teresa (George) Durak, three grandchildren; Amber Leary, Gabe Snyder-Laus and Katie Durak and three great-grandchildren. Also...
Mary A. Whipp
May 2, 2022
Mary Angeline Whipp, age 71, of Traverse City, Michigan, died on Monday, May 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. Mary was born on September 28, 1950 to the late Russell J. and Betty M. (Ames) Solberg. Mary was the middle child of five children and grew up on the family farm in Elk Rapids, Michigan. She was a graduate of...
Edward Arnold
May 2, 2022
Edward "Ed" Arnold, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022. He was born August 11, 1952, in Traverse City, to parents Leonard and Esther Arnold. He is survived by his children Kendra (Glenn) Harvey and Justin Arnold; grandchildren Donovan Moore, Victoria Smith-Harvey, Samantha Michael, Anna Arnold, and Caitlin (Sean) Aufderheide; ex-wife Marilynn Arnold; and great-grandchildren. He was preceded...
Jack Robert Keyes
Apr 30, 2022
So you think you know Jack? If you think you know Jack, did you really know Jack? Jack Robert Keyes, avid cross country ski pioneer, self-taught naturalist and U.S. Navy submarine service veteran died April 30, 2022 after a fierce six-month battle against cancer. He was surrounded by family and some of his hundreds of friends. A fifth generation native...
Diane Ellen Dehaven
Apr 29, 2022
Diane Ellen DeHaven, age 60, a woman whose thumbprint on this world will be felt for years to come, passed away peacefully in the morning of April 29, 2022, after valiantly battling cancer for an entire year. She spent the last year of her life surrounded by her loved ones, fighting for the rights of the terminally ill, and making...
