Walter Upsall Cox
Feb 21, 2026
October 11, 1939 – February 21, 2026 Walter "Wally" Cox died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Michigan, Wally was the son of Walter and Mabel "Irene" (Skiver) Cox. He spent his childhood immersed in his family's farming business which he would eventually establish as Lakeside Farms...
Janice Marie Wigton
Feb 20, 2026
Janice Marie Wigton (78) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed peacefully into eternal life on February 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 17, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Janice was the cherished daughter of Leonard "Pat" Philip Dickinson and Mary Julia (Dagneau) Dickinson. She grew up in a close and lively...
Gregory George Sawmick Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Gregory George Sawmick, age 44, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Manistee, Michigan. Greg was born on August 29, 1981, in Traverse City, to Gregory Sawmick Sr. and Christine Wilson. He spent his life rooted in Northern Michigan, where he built lasting friendships and left a memorable impression on all who knew him. A...
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis
Feb 18, 2026
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis, 79, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on February 18, 2026 after seven years with dementia. She was with her daughters when she peacefully transitioned. Josephine (Jo) was born June 20, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Donald Tompkins and Cecilia (Ridderickoff) Tompkins, both veterans of World War II. Jo graduated from White Cloud High...
Nancy Dundas Luthardt
Feb 17, 2026
Nancy Dundas Luthardt, 86, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Nancy was born on September 22, 1939, in Berkley, Michigan, to the late Chester Howden and Augusta Louise (Winspur) Dundas. She graduated from Berkley High School and went on to attend Detroit...
Henry Artimus Crooks
Feb 17, 2026
Henry Artimus Crooks, 85, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. Herny was born on September 20, 1940, in Onaway, Michigan. In accordance with Henry's wishes cremation has taken place. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Shirley Mae Welch
Feb 17, 2026
Shirley Mae Welch, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Shirley was born on March 7, 1942, in Traverse City to the late Margaret and Fred Lake. On June 24, 1961, in Traverse City, she married the love of her life, Ivan Clarence Welch. Together they built a beautiful life and raised six children....
Dorothy Jean Twiest
Feb 16, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Carlson) Twiest, 97, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy, affectionately known as Dottie, Boo Boo, and Gigi (just to name a few), was born on October 10, 1928, in Marne, Michigan, to Victor and Etta Carlson. She graduated from Coopersville High School and went on to receive a...
Mary J. Everett-Barr
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Jane Everett-Barr, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 79, following a long illness. Born on May 15, 1946, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Ruth Perini. Mary pursued her education at Framingham State University in Framingham, Massachusetts, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and...
Lorinia Steele Champion
Feb 16, 2026
Lorinia Ruth Champion (née Steele), age 92, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Tennessee and, as a young woman, proudly joined the United States Air Force. During her service, she met Donald "Don" Champion. The two were married in 1954 and made their home together in Pennsylvania, where they built...
Hope Cartwright
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound grief and sorrow that the family of Hope Cartwright announce her sudden and unexpected death at the age of 23. Hope was born on May 6, 2002 and died by a hit-and-run in Richmond, Virginia while walking a crosswalk on her way from her office in the late afternoon of February 16, 2026. Preceding her in...
Beverly Faye Ennis
Feb 16, 2026
Beverly Faye Ennis, 92, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved animals. Beverly was born on February 14, 1934, in Oak Park, Michigan, to the late Louis and Jessie (Aylsworth) Solem. At just 16 years old, while working as a car hop at Tony's Drive-In...
Tayler Levi Curtis
Feb 15, 2026
Tayler Levi Curtis, 32, of Traverse City, Michigan died in his home sometime before Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was a 2011 Graduate of Traverse City High School. He is survived by his mother Cindy Moore-Curtis Rahn (CC), father and stepmother David and Andrea Curtis, sibling Leigh Curtis, birth parents, birth siblings, many cousins, aunts and uncles, and his dog...
Nancy Joanne Sheets
Feb 15, 2026
Nancy Sheets, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, creativity, and enduring love. Born on October 6, 1934, Nancy was one of nine children born to Albert and Gladys Lewis. Growing up in a large family shaped her lifelong appreciation for togetherness, laughter, and the importance of capturing life's meaningful...
Constance M. Sarya
Feb 15, 2026
Constance ("Connie") Mae Geranen Sarya passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Lake Norden, South Dakota as the youngest of Oscar and Mamie Geranen's 12 children. Her family eventually moved to Detroit, where Connie graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1953. This is where she met...
David William Sondee
Feb 14, 2026
David "Dave" William Sondee, 66, of Traverse City passed away at the Villa at Traverse Point on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Dave was born in Durham, North Carolina, to Ronald "Ron" and Mary Lynn (McCorkle) Sondee. In his early years, his family lived in the St. Joseph, Benton Harbor area before moving to Traverse City in 1972. He graduated from...
Judy Ann Wesling
Feb 14, 2026
"She served us well, and we served her well." Our generous, loving, sometimes irreverent, always opinionated, funny, beautiful mother, Julia "Judy" Herber Wesling went peacefully to heaven on February 14, 2026, fittingly the day of love. Mom was the second born of eight to Dorothy and IA Herber on October 22, 1936 in New Haven, Indiana. Never one to hold...
Peter Shawn Wicksall
Feb 14, 2026
Peter Shawn Wicksall, 64, a native of Traverse City, passed away at home on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1961, to Bill and Zetta Wicksall. Peter grew up in the Boardman Valley with his five siblings, building his forever home just two miles down the road. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1979 and...
Sally Thoreson
Feb 12, 2026
Sally Thoreson (Salome Theresa Popa), 96, lifelong resident of Leelanau County, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at Maple Valley Nursing Home with family by her side. Salome, known to family and friends as Sally, was born on June 22, 1929 in Cedar to Walter and Salomea (Peplinski) Popa. She was one of 14 children and the last one...
Beth Ann Cline
Feb 12, 2026
Beth Cline of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully and entered eternity in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on February 12, 2026.Beth was born on July 29, 1964, in Muskegon, Michigan. She was lovingly adopted at a young age into a large and caring family by William and Mary Closz of Muskegon.Beth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
