Lawrence S. Loesel
Jan 9, 2022
Lawrence Samuel Loesel, a long-time resident of Traverse City, died peacefully on January 9, 2022 at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Born April 14, 1938, Lawrence was the oldest child of Lorenz H. and Fay Loesel. He was the great grandson of Lorenz Loesel who arrived from Germany in 1845 to establish a mission colo-ny in Frankenmuth, MI. Lawrence (Larry) grew up...
Gordana Baic
Jan 9, 2022
Gordana Baic of Traverse City, Michigan, passed on on January 9th, 2022, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, on January 25th, 1936, she was the only child of Aleksandar and Ksenja Jankovich. In 1959, she married her true love, Proka Baic, and they welcomed their only child Olga in 1962. Gordana came to the United States...
Elizabeth Ann Wasson
Jan 8, 2022
Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Wasson, 57, of Traverse City, stepped into the presence of her Heavenly Father January 8, 2022. Beth is survived by her husband, Dan Wasson and her children Marcus Wasson and Shelby Wasson, all of Traverse City; her brother Phil Dove of Spring Hill, TN, her Aunt and Uncle Sylvia and Leslie Scott of Hurt, VA, cousins Van...
Donald "Don" Leo Korty
Jan 8, 2022
Donald Leo Korty, 76, of Traverse City, passed to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his home. Don was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on October 9, 1945, to Raymond and Agnes Korty. He grew up in northern New Jersey and at the age of 16 moved to Lafayette, Indiana. He received a Bachelor's of Science from...
Janet Grace Peppler
Jan 8, 2022
Janet Grace Peppler of Glen Arbor, Michigan, age 93, departed this life on January 8, 2022. Janet was born to Ida and Bill Krohl on November 13, 1928, in Detroit. Ida passed away when Janet was only 11; her step-mother, Emma Krohl, was a loving mother to Janet and her brother, Ray. Janet's greatest joy in life was her family....
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Washburn
Jan 8, 2022
Rebecca Sue Washburn of Cadillac, Michigan, age 41, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, January 8, 2022, with her family by her side. Becky was born to Dennis and JoAnn (Drinkwine) Washburn, Sr. on July 20, 1980 in Lansing, MI. Becky enjoyed many things in life. She loved being outdoors among nature, listening to good music, and snuggling puppies,...
Sarha Ann (Mcgee) Burk
Jan 8, 2022
Sarha Ann (McGee) Burk, 48 of Mesick passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022 after experiencing a heart attack. Sarha always cared deeply for others, and even in death was able to give others the gift of life through donation. Sarha was born on December 8, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Kenneth (Melissa) McGee and Karen Stoner. On September 18,...
Timothy Charles Boursaw
Jan 5, 2022
Timothy Charles Boursaw, 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Timothy, known to friends and family as Tim, was born on Feb. 29, 1952, in Traverse City, MI, to Alice Jane (Draper) Boursaw and the late Tug Thomas Boursaw. He attended Old Mission Peninsula School and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School (now Traverse City...
Bethany Steffey
Jan 4, 2022
Bethany Margherite Steffey passed away January 4, 2022. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 24, 1921. She lived in Lansing, attending Lansing schools, before moving to Albion, where she graduated from high school and attended Albion College. After college, she attended the Edward W. Sparrow Hospital three-year school of nursing, where she received her Registered Nursing Degree....
Icia Veda
Jan 3, 2022
Icia Veda, 39, of Rapid City, passed away January 3, 2022. A service honoring Icia's life will take place 3:00 PM, Tuesday, January 11, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Visitation one hour prior to the service. A full notice will be shared soon.
Caroll Lynn Denzel
Jan 3, 2022
Carroll Lynn Denzel, 78, of Honor, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Carroll was born on April 8, 1943 in Cadillac to the late Devere and Cynthia (Lemon) Denzel. He married the love of his life, Luana Tucker on August 10, 1962 in Cadillac. Carroll had been employed as a night watchman for many...
Bernice Micklin
Jan 2, 2022
Bernice Micklin, 99, of Traverse City, formerly of Oak Lawn and Orland Park, Illinois, passed away January 2, 2022 at French Manor. Bernice was born on October 2, 1922 in Warsaw, Illinois to the late Cecil and Luella (Trautvetter) Barnett. Bernice spent her childhood and teenage years on the family farm in Warsaw. It was during the depression and life...
Erik Lawrence Foged
Jan 2, 2022
Lt. Col. Erik Lawrence Foged, 76, of Empire passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 2, 2022. Erik was born on September 18, 1945 to the late Erik Woodrow and Eleanor Marie (Matney) Foged in Omaha, NE. On June 3, 1967 , Erik married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Kay Aylsworth in Papillion, NE. The two...
Scott T. Peterson
Jan 2, 2022
Scott T. Peterson, 64, of Williamsburg. On Sunday morning January 2, 2022, Scott passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters, whom he adored tremendously after his battle with cancer. He is now rejoicing in the arms of his Lord. Scott was a personable and compassionate man. He had such an impact on everyone that he met....
Robert Charles King
Dec 31, 2021
Robert "Bob" Charles King, 81, of Maple City, passed away on December 31, 2021. Robert was born on September 28, 1940 in Jackson MI, to the late Ernest J. and Iona Mae (Sigman) King. Bob had 3 children with his first wife, Judith "Judy" (Trotter) King and considered his children to be "the pride of his life." He later enjoyed...
Robby Lee Bumgardner
Dec 31, 2021
Robby Lee Bumgardner of Interlochen passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 31st at the age of 54-after a courageous battle with cancer. Rob was many things: A loving husband and devoted father, a brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a hard worker and expert craftsman/carpenter, and above all - he was unapologetic-ally Rob. Rob was born on October 12th in...
Josephine Fewins
Dec 30, 2021
Mom was an amazing role model for us all. Compassionate, loving, caring and loyal would be just a few words that best describes her. Her kids were so blessed to have had her as their mom, and she was so proud of all of us. She was our biggest cheerleader, always. She would encourage us to seek our dreams and...
John James Courtis Jr.
Dec 29, 2021
John James Courtis Jr., 61, of Beulah passed away peacefully with his daughters and his girlfriend by his side on December 29, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on November 16, 1960 in Muskegon to the late John James and Julia Ann (St. Amand) Courtis Sr. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1979. He then went on...
Kenneth "Ken" Rathke
Dec 27, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" E. Rathke, 78, of Traverse City, passed away December 27, 2021. He was born June 15, 1943, in Monroe, MI, son to Golda (Reid) and Ellsworth Rathke. Among many hobbies and interests, Ken was known best for his love of whitetail hunting and virtually any type of fishing. Ken's only real enemies in life were red squirrels. He...
Harriet Marie Pawlowicz
Dec 27, 2021
Harriet "Terre" "Terriett" "Jadzia" "Muz" "Yaya" Marie Pawlowicz, 83 of Traverse City and Suttons Bay, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Orchard Creek Supportive Care, after a long-fought battle against Parkinson's Disease. Born on October 28, 1938 in East Detroit, MI, Harriet was the first born child to Felix and Stella Regulinski. She married Richard Pawlowicz on April 27,...
