James "Jim" E. Rumbach
Nov 15, 2025
James "Jim" E. Rumbach, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Traverse City on October 31, 1935, he grew up running the streets of T.C. and helping at his family's farm in Leelanau County. Jim went on to serve two years in the Army, drive...
Wanda Hilner
Nov 14, 2025
Wanda K. Hilner, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home in Boardman Lake Glens. Wanda Frances was born July 19, 1938, in Teaneck, NJ, to John and Doris (Jenss) Koedderich. She graduated from Teaneck Senior High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hood College in Frederick,...
Joseph W. Mariage
Nov 13, 2025
Joseph W. Mariage, age 93, of Rapid City, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 with family by his side. Joe was born and raised in Rapid City, Michigan, the oldest son of George and Gretchen Mariage, who owned and operated the GEM grocery. A lifelong learner, he was a proud member of the first graduating class of Northwestern Michigan...
Christian "Chris" Joe Copeland
Nov 13, 2025
Christian "Chris" Joe Copeland, 77, of Elk Rapids, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Chris was born on August 30, 1948, in Traverse City to the late Leo and Alice (Inman) Copeland. He grew up in Elk Rapids, graduating with the class of 1966, and never once considered calling anywhere else home. He...
Hedges Macdonald Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Hedges Macdonald Jr, 81, passed away November 11, 2025. Hedges was born and raised in Chicago. He graduated from North Park University with a degree in Theater Arts. In 1979, he moved to Traverse City and found his home at the Old Town Playhouse where he was especially known for his character roles. In later years, he was active in...
Christopher "Chris" Lee Kneer
Nov 9, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Lee Kneer, 58, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 9, 2025. Chris was born on January 6, 1967, in Oxnard, California, to the late Jerry and Wilma "Jean" (Maxwell) Kneer. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ann Arbor before settling in Traverse City in 1972, where they have remained ever since. A...
Carole Adeline Donaldson
Nov 8, 2025
Carole Adeline Donaldson, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home. Carole was born on October 4, 1931, in Mount Clemens, Michigan to the late Frank and Leona (Brockman) Horning. She married the love of her life, Ralph Donaldson in 1952. He preceded her in death in 2004. Carole was a gifted...
Helen Anne Nehls
Nov 8, 2025
Helen Nehls was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 9, 1928, and passed away on November 8, 2025, just one day before her 97th birthday. Helen married her high school sweetheart, Edward Nehls. Together they attended Michigan State University, where she majored in nutrition and was a proud member of the Alpha Phi sorority. After college, Helen and Edward settled...
Garry Martin Boyer
Nov 8, 2025
Garry Martin Boyer, 73, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 at his home under the care of hospice with his family by his side. Garry was born on October 13, 1952 in Detroit to the late Paul L. and Harriet A. (Ball) Boyer. Garry moved to the Farmington area in middle school and graduated from high...
Patricia "Patsy" Anne Rockburn
Nov 7, 2025
Patricia "Patsy" Anne Rockburn, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, with her family at her side. Patsy was born on July 1, 1943 in Traverse City, to the late Patrick and Marcelle "Marcy" (Kortokrax) Robinson. She was the eldest of five. Patsy enjoyed many things including lighthouses, walking, and her cat Bandit. She...
Joy Colleen Hamm
Nov 7, 2025
Joy Colleen Hamm, age 96, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Joy was born on July 16, 1929, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to John C. and Lyda (Platschorre) Voshel. She attended Grand Haven High School, where she met the love of her life, Charles "Charlie" Hamm. The...
Dale Alden Miller
Nov 6, 2025
Dale Alden Miller, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 6, 2025. Born on July 5, 1935, in Fowlerville, Michigan, to Charles and Dorothy (Chappel) Miller, Dale spent most of his childhood in Stockbridge, where he attended Stockbridge High School. He was a proud member of the school's football team that won the...
Ron Barnes
Nov 4, 2025
Ronald Barnes (Barney), 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kewadin, Michigan, on January 3, 1939, to Vern and Treva Barnes. Ron was a storyteller by nature, and he lived out his own story well. He spent 63 amazing years with his wife, Karen, and we know they are...
Guy Scott King
Nov 4, 2025
Guy Scott King, 73, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025. Guy was born on September 28, 1952 in Dearborn, MI to the late John Scott and Gladys Marie (Cox) King. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Anne McCoskey, in 1983 at Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. They were blessed with a...
Daniel "Dan" Asa Muehling
Nov 3, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Asa Muehling, 63, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Munson Medical Center with his family at his side. Dan was born on July 31, 1962, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Waldemar and Mary (Houghton) Muehling. He married the love of his life, Julie Marie Freundl, on May 28, 1983, also in...
Dennis Anthony Merrifield
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dennis Anthony Merrifield A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Dennis Anthony Merrifield passed away peacefully on November 3, at home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and faithful dog, Stella. Born on September 5, 1940, to John and Elva Merrifield, Dennie lived a life that radiated laughter, kindness, and joy. His presence lit...
Peter Jon Shuert
Nov 3, 2025
Peter Jon Shuert, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan (formally of Grosse Pointe, Michigan) passed away on November 3, 2025, in the presence of family. Peter was born February 22, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. Peter was a second-generation business owner of Engineering Reproduction Inc. of Detroit, Michigan. While he was successful in his career his main priority was always the...
Daniel John Flitz
Nov 2, 2025
Daniel John Flitz, 74, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. Dan was born on June 11, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Louise (Meyer) Flitz. Dan attended Ferris State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. After school, he returned to Saginaw and started working with Baker Perkins,...
Tamera Jo Watson
Nov 2, 2025
Traverse City – Tamera Jo Watson, 60, of Traverse City passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 2, 2025. Tamera was born on March 20, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Pauline Evelyn (Short) Hammond and Joseph Leonard Watson. Beautiful, creative, smart, silly, loving - these words just touch the surface on describing Tamera. She was fancy and...
Rick Pascoe
Nov 1, 2025
Richard Lewis "Rick" Pascoe passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be remembered for his kindness, his devotion to family, and the many ways he contributed to his community throughout his life. Born on September 16, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, Rick was known for his gentle spirit, warm humor, and the steadfast work...
