Nicholas "Nick" James Reavely
Jan 5, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" James Reavely, 47, of Traverse City Michigan passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 after a long illness. Nick was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 2, 1978 to Bruce and Laurie (Jirikovic) Reavely. When he was four, the family moved to Traverse City, Michigan and that's where Nick called home. He excelled in sports, academics and being...
Jennifer Lynn Thomas
Jan 5, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Thomas, 65, of the Traverse City area, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2026, on the Old State Hospital grounds. Born on December 19, 1960, in the Traverse City area, Jennifer lived her entire life in the community she loved. She graduated from Ferris State University in 1993, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with...
Robert John Zientek
Dec 31, 2025
Robert John Zientek, a lifelong resident of Traverse City was born into eternal life on December 31, 2025 at the age of 64. Bob was born on January 19, 1961 to the late Robert Frank and Carol Ann (Kroupa) Zientek. He graduated from Traverse City Senior High in 1979. While in high school he was a proud member of the...
Robert "Bob" Marsh
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Daniel Marsh, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the age of 67.Bob was born on July 6, 1958 to the late Frederick & Gertrude (Miles) Marsh. He married the love of his life, Susan (Johnson) Marsh and together, they raised two daughters. Bob served as a K-9 Deputy in Washtenaw County for...
John Wesley Garrison
Dec 30, 2025
John Wesley Garrison, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on May 31, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late "Gus" and Margaret (Simms) Garrison. John and his wife, Joanne Bowdish, were married in 1966.John was hired by the Central Michigan Paper...
Robert L. Baynton
Dec 29, 2025
Robert L. Baynton
Traverse City – Robert L. Baynton, 95, of Traverse City passed away on December 29, 2025.
He was born on May 21, 1930 in Traverse City to the late Elmer and Johanna (Berg) Baynton. He is survived by his wife, Loretta (Conflitti) of 61 years; children Lauri (Jim) Gartner, Rick (Sharon) Baynton, Tom (Penny) Baynton, Marcia Sanders; special friend...
Daniel Andrew Allen
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Andrew Allen, lovingly known as Danny, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at his home at the Maples in Frankfort. Danny was born on June 14, 1964 in Traverse City to the late Willis C. and Barbra A (Wresinski) Allen. He was born with down syndrome and thrived throughout his life with wonderful caregivers. He lived his early...
Richard Allen Roeper
Dec 28, 2025
Richard Allen Roeper, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at French Manor Terra. Richard was born on July 13, 1938, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Walter and Marion Roeper. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. After earning a Master's degree at Miami University (Ohio), he returned to...
Mary Watkins Crane
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Watkins Crane, recently of Traverse City, MI died on December 28, 2025. She is remembered by family and friends as imbuing a "wonderful", "bright", and "optimistic" energy. Mary was born on January 6, 1940 in Evanston, IL to Jesse Mather Watkins, Jr. and Evelyn Rose Metcalf Watkins. She grew up in Highland Park, IL and was a graduate of...
Patrick Brent Mccall
Dec 28, 2025
Patrick "Pat" McCall passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025, following a massive stroke. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, generous volunteer, and a friend to many. Pat is survived by his wife, Cynthia McCall; his children, Scott (Erin) McCall, Brent (Cass) McCall, and Erin McCall; and his beloved grandchildren, Bridger and Bryce McCall. He is also...
Ross "Tony" A. Smith
Dec 28, 2025
Ross A. Smith, 57, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. He was supported through his passing with his son Zach and his very good friend Rose by his side.Known to friends and family as Tony, he was welcomed into this world on September 19, 1968. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was...
Thomas "Tom" Wells Lohmann
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas Wells Lohmann, "Tom" age 92, of Rapid City (Torch River) and West Bloomfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his cottage surrounded by his loving family. Tom and family were long time residents of Dearborn before moving to a condo in West Bloomfield. Tom was born on December 6, 1933, to the late Valentine Rudolph Lohmann,...
Patricia "Patti" Ann Deagostino
Dec 27, 2025
Patricia Ann (Sayklly) DeAgostino passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, December 27, 2025 following a brief acute illness. Patti suffered for many years from Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, which ultimately led to her being bedbound at home. She was cared for by a stellar cadre of medical professionals, CNAs, and her husband Mike in their Long Lake...
Deborah Ann Steinbeck
Dec 26, 2025
Deborah "Deb" Ann Steinbeck, age 59, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dearborn, MI on October 5, 1966, to the late Ernest and Carol (Skotak) Emery and raised in Lincoln Park, MI, Deb carried with her the values of family, hard work, and kindness throughout her life. She later...
Betty Ann Beutler
Dec 26, 2025
Betty Ann Beutler, 98, of Traverse City passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 with family by her side at Orchard Creek Senior Living Center in Traverse City. Betty was born on January 3, 1927 to the late Grover T. and Mabel C. Bellows in Sherman City, Michigan and married Ernest Hervey Beutler on September 10, 1947 in Rosebush. As the...
Erma Lu Whittaker
Dec 26, 2025
Erma Lu Whittaker passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 97, in Traverse City. Erma was born on November 5, 1928, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Dr. Henry Moore and Julie Moore. She spent many years living in Birmingham, Michigan, before later relocating to Midland, Michigan. Erma was the mother of two sons, Daniel Chalup and Jeffrey...
Douglas Bruce Pemberton
Dec 24, 2025
Douglas Bruce Pemberton, age 90, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed on December 24, 2025, following complications of a stroke. Born on April 12,1935, to Muriel (Potts) and Orson Pemberton in Howard City, Michigan, Doug graduated in 1953 from Howard City high school where he played the trumpet in the high school band and his mother was a teacher. His grandmother...
Myrna Way Dykhuis
Dec 23, 2025
Myrna Arlene Way Dykhuis, born on September 27, 1938 in Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Margot (Gee) Way, whose love and guidance shaped the compassionate, steady, and generous woman she became. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, as well as several of her brothers, including...
Thomas "Tom" Frederick Bielman
Dec 22, 2025
Thomas Frederick Bielman, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Frank J. and Evelyn (Shields) Bielman. In August of 1968, he married Julianne C. Scharbat, with whom he shared a devoted life together. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy, traveling throughout Asia and the South Pacific....
Mary Emery Clark
Dec 19, 2025
CLARK, MARY EMERY – Jan,1941 – Dec, 2025 Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, the only child, to the late Thomas Madill Emery and Dorothy Lousie Leming. Mary spent most of her life as a resident of Birmingham, Michigan actively involved in Church and Philanthropic organizations. Mary was an accomplished Interior Designer, preferring blue and white in her own homes....
