Alan W. Staley
Nov 27, 2021
Alan Staley, 88, a resident of Interlochen passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family, with the support of Hospice of Michigan. He was born June 28, 1933 in Watertown, South Dakota, the youngest son of Marshall and Gertrude Staley. He graduated from Watertown High School, where he earned the ranks of first chair...
Margaret Louise Westie
Nov 27, 2021
Margaret Louise Westie passed away on November 27, 2021 in Traverse City, MI, six months shy of the 100th birthday party she had been planning. She died at Munson Hospice House, where she received exceptional care during a brief battle with cancer. Margaret was born May 21, 1922. She grew up in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of John and...
Lurella M. Sheetz
Nov 26, 2021
Traverse City - Lurella "Lu" Sheetz, born Lurella Reed on January 22, 1928, nearly died of rheumatic fever when she was 12 years old. Nevertheless, she lived 93 active years and had a satisfying career, successful marriages, three children and four stepchildren, and many happy years in retirement. She lost parents, three husbands, three siblings, a five-year-old son, and countless...
William "Bill" Brady
Nov 26, 2021
Traverse City – William "Bill" Brady, 82, of Traverse City, entered into eternal life on November 26, 2021 after receiving the Sacrament of the Sick and Apostolic Pardon on Thanksgiving Day. He passed away in the presence of his wife, Karen and son Dan, with the rest of the family keeping vigil remotely through a video link where they sang...
Mark Winston Bolek
Nov 26, 2021
Mr. Mark Winston Bolek of Big Rapids, Michigan, age 72, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Mark was born to Edward and Violet (Lassila) Bolek on April 16, 1949, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was a graduate of Traverse City Senior High School and graduated with an associate's degree from Ferris State University. Mark enjoyed numerous careers throughout his...
Richard D. Erdman
Nov 26, 2021
Surrounded by loving family at home, retired Nazarene pastor Richard Dean Erdman, 92, of Honor, Michigan, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born January 27, 1929, Richard was the son of Beatrice and Charles Erdman. He grew up on a farm southeast of Cadillac and after graduating from Cadillac High School, began a career...
Erin H. Reyna
Nov 25, 2021
Erin Heather Reyna, 45, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at her home. Erin McKee was born on October 5, 1976 in Omaha, Nebraska to Lloyd "Tom" and Linda (Biggerstaff) McKee. Erin adored her many pets over the years, she enjoyed being in nature, taking road trips and loved photography. Erin is survived by sons,...
Gerald "Jerry" Cook Sr.
Nov 25, 2021
Gerald Herbert Cook Sr., "Jerry," age 85, of Traverse City, completed his earthly journey and joined his Savior on November 25, 2021. Jerry was born on April 17, 1936 to the late Bert and Helen (Griswold) Cook in Howell, MI. A man of big-hearted love, no one loved family or friends more than Jerry. He was God loving, intelligent, kind,...
Gloria Pauline Summers
Nov 25, 2021
Gloria Pauline Summers, 66 of Kingsley, MI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the ones she loved most on Nov. 25, 2021 at age 66. Gloria was born was Born on Nov. 29, 1954 to Richard and Beverly Garretson (Ghastin). Gloria had a wonderful life full of love. She spent her life helping others. She was a nurse...
Rudolph Alan Stimac
Nov 25, 2021
On November 25, 2021, Rudolph A Stimac passed away peacefully after a short battle with sudden health conditions. He went bravely without pain on to his next journey with his daughter Molly Nebeker by his side and his son Craig Stimac on the phone to say good-bye. He was 79. Rudy was born September 28th, 1942, in Detroit to Rudolph...
Frank Rosengren
Nov 24, 2021
Frank Rosengren, 84, of Elk Rapids passed away peacefully at his Birch Lake home on November 24, 2021. His loving wife of 63 years, Joanne, was by his side. Frank was born on May 25, 1937 in Cadillac to the late Gordon and Ella (Grover) Rosengren. He is also preceded in death by his brother Dell (Karla) Rosengren. Frank earned...
Gerald "Jerry" Riss
Nov 24, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" Riss, 89, of Bear Lake passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Joy Givers Senior Home in Traverse City. Jerry was born on February 7, 1932 in Roseville, MI to the late Edmond and Margaret (Bach) Riss. He married Joan Delores Riss (nee Jozwik) on May 10,1965. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served our...
Warren Arthur Wheelock
Nov 24, 2021
Mr. Warren Arthur Wheelock of Traverse City, Michigan, age 84, passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center with his love, Kay and his children by his side. Warren was born to Arthur and Beatrice (McDermott) Wheelock on June 2, 1937, in Traverse City, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. As a young man, he proudly and courageously...
Vickie Lynn Scramlin
Nov 24, 2021
Vickie Lynn Scramlin, 67, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 24, 2021. Vickie was born on March 4, 1954 in Lansing to the late Jack and Ellen (Adams) Knapp. She grew up alongside her siblings Debbie, Randy and Sandy. She married her good friend, Claude Earl Scramlin III on April 14, 2000. Vickie worked for...
John Michael Shephard
Nov 24, 2021
John Michael Shephard, 81, of Williamsburg, MI departed his earthly home on November 24, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Emmett, MI, the son of John Eugene and Mary (Hodowanes) Kocinski. On June 20, 1964 John married his best friend and college sweetheart, Nina Faye Wood of Taylor, MI. The enjoyed thirty-nine years...
Joan J. Richards
Nov 23, 2021
Joan J. Richards, 89, of Traverse City, Michigan. Another angel was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Joan Skryzala was born on August 28, 1932 in Grand Rapids, to the late Alfred and Lillian (Ruscik) Skryzala. She married the love of her life, Eugene Richards on September 11, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1994....
Barbara Bennett Rosso
Nov 23, 2021
Barbara Bennett Christiancy Rosso, 97, of Williamsburg, MI passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 24, 1924. Barbara was the daughter of Carter Cornelius and Florence (Bennett) Christiancy. Barbara was raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she graduated from South High School. After graduating from Michigan State University with a B.S. degree in...
Leon Wilson
Nov 23, 2021
Leon Wesley Wilson, 70, of Traverse City passed away November 23, 2021. He was born December 26, 1950, in Pontiac, son to Wilson and Jane (Covey) Wilson. Leon drove school bus for TCAPS for over 30 years. He was an outdoorsman through and through. Leon also liked to know what was going on in the world and kept up to...
Donald H. Nixon
Nov 22, 2021
Donald H. Nixon, 89, of Traverse City passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family at his side on Monday, November 22, 2021. Don was born on June 19, 1932 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, he was the only child of the late Orvis and Evelyn (Carlson) Nixon. He graduated from the Sault High School, class of 1952, and...
Tishana "Shana" Blanchard
Nov 20, 2021
Tishana "Shana" Renae Blanchard, 47, of Traverse City passed away in the early morning hours on November 20, 2021 at Munson Medical Center due to covid-19. She was born on July 29, 1974 to Sam Enos and Leslie Maxine Decator. She was one of two girls. Shana went to Evart Public Schools and graduated in 1992. She joined the Army...
