Thomas H. Kulanda
Nov 20, 2021
Cedar - Thomas H. Kulanda, 82, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Nov. 20, 2021, at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. Tom was born on June 1, 1939, to Thomas and Marie (Lindtner) Kulanda. On Dec. 1, 1962, Tom and Lorraine (Stachnik) exchanged wedding vows at the Holy Rosary Church, Cedar. They resided in...
Anthony "Tony" Paul Andrus
Nov 19, 2021
It's with sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Paul Andrus on November 19, 2021, at Munson Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 24, 1956 at the same hospital, Tony grew up on the Old Mission peninsula, helping on the family orchards. As he grew older, he realized his passions lay not in farming, but in...
David Lee Benson
Nov 19, 2021
David Lee Benson, 85, of Traverse City passed away on November 19, 2021. David was born on August 19, 1936 in Stambaugh to Edwin and Ellen Benson. Dave served three years in the National Guard and five years in the reserves. He graduated from Everett High School in Lansing and then entered the electrical apprenticeship program. Upon completion he started...
William J. Sleeman
Nov 19, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY ---William Joseph Sleeman, 74, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, November 19 at Munson Medical Center. William was born June 21, 1947 in Detroit to the late Angela (Ouellette) Sleeman and Harold Sleeman. He is survived by his brother Michael and sister-in-law Rita (Heaney) Sleeman, niece Christine Sleeman, cousins Gail Lancaster of Ann Arbor and Dolores McNally...
Bonita "Bonnie" Louise Phipps
Nov 19, 2021
Bonita "Bonnie" Louise Phipps, 77, of Grawn passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born on May 26, 1944 in Springdale Township, MI to the late Robert and Lempi "Helen" (Makey) Usher. She married the late Vern W. Phipps on February 12, 1966. Together they lovingly raised three wonderful children. Bonnie...
Charles Richard Peak
Nov 18, 2021
"Charly," Charles Richard Peak of Bear Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Charly was born in Chicago on December 26, 1938, the son of Alex and Hazel (Dietz) Peak. After graduating from Downers Grove High School in 1957 he embarked on following his true passion of working with wood and became a finish carpenter. Charly worked in the...
Melanie Marie Berden
Nov 17, 2021
Melanie Marie Berden, 42, of Traverse City passed away November 17, 2021 at home. Melanie was born on July 13, 1979 in Traverse City, to Terry and Rayma (Grawey) Berden. She graduated from Traverse City High School in the class of 1997 and proudly served her family's businesses for nearly 25 years. With her contagious laugh and smile, Melanie filled...
Celia Jane Riegling
Nov 17, 2021
Mrs. Celia Jane Riegling of Traverse City, Michigan, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Please check back for a complete obituary and service information.
Nancy Marie Phillips
Nov 17, 2021
Nancy Marie Phillips, 68, of Empire, Michigan formerly Waterford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Munson Hospice House. Nancy Cwengros was born on May 29, 1953 in Detroit to the late Elmer and Betty (Boss) Cwengros. She married the love of her life, Everett Phillips. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2011. Nancy loved her...
Gene Coffey
Nov 17, 2021
Eugene (Gene) Merle Coffey, 86, of Traverse City, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Gene was born in Allen Park, Michigan, the youngest of seven children of Roy and Beatrice Coffey. After his childhood, Gene started his plumbing career with Danboise Plumbing of the metro Detroit area. Gene served in the U.S. Army from 1958...
Celia Jane Riegling
Nov 17, 2021
Our Mom passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:57 AM EST at Munson Medical Center (Rm 4034) in Traverse City, Michigan. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her loving husband and our dad, John Riegling, her eldest son Dan, of Ft. Wayne, IN, son Thomas of Flower Mound, TX, and daughter, Sarah Raines (Riegling), of...
Donald Lloyd Bugai
Nov 17, 2021
Donald Lloyd Bugai, 76, of Cedar, died November 17, 2021. He joined God's open arms while doing what he loved; heading to a cattle sale with his farming friends...complete with his turkey sandwich, Pepsi-Cola, and Little Debbie cakes. Born December 9, 1944, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Helen (Kroupa) and Julius Bugai Sr. Donald grew up...
William "Bill" Clark
Nov 16, 2021
William "Bill" Clark, 89, of Buckley, died November 16, 2021 Bill was born September 16, 1932, in Montville, CT, son to Wilson and Rose Clark (Paciardo). In 1940 Bill's family moved to Groton, CT because his dad got a job building submarines. Bill made it through the eighth grade and began fishing for clams and scallops. He sold them to...
Patricia Ann Lucas
Nov 15, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Ann Lucas of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away November 15th, 2021. Pat was born May 29th, 1944 to Bill and Clara (Webb) Bowman in Bay City, Michigan. Pat was always the one to have something funny to say. Whether it was clean or crude, no joke was too risqué for Pat. She was a strong woman who worked two...
Betty Claire Evans
Nov 14, 2021
Betty Claire Evans, 87, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021at French Manor – Terra in Traverse City, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on February 14, 1934 in Kalamazoo, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Rysenga) Schascheck. She married the love of her life, Sam P. Evans on March 3, 1955. They were happily...
Jerry Corwin
Nov 14, 2021
Jerry Corwin, 75, of Buckley died November 14, 2021. Jerry was born on July 23, 1946 in Durand to the late Elmer Russell and Norma Jean (Odell) Corwin. On October 9, 1965 he married Elnore Anne Rickett. He was employed at the Interlochen Arts Academy for over 35 years as a maintenance mechanic. In his free time he enjoyed occasionally...
Ronald Lee Mann
Nov 13, 2021
Ronald Lee Mann, 84, of Traverse City died November 13th, 2021. Ron was born November 20th, 1937, to the late John and Mildred (Vandeventer) Mann. He grew up in Leelanau County on a farm near Timberlee. Ron was married to Darlene (Mullen) Mann for 45 years before she passed. He married Carlyn (Panek Page) on June 21st, 2007. Ron was...
William "Bill" Julian
Nov 13, 2021
William "Bill" Francis Julian, 55, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 13, 2021. Bill was born in Bay City, Jun. 25, 1966. He attended and graduated from Bay City Central High School. Bill was involved with the school's athletic program, excelling in football and basketball. Following graduation, Bill earned bachelor and master's degrees from Central Michigan University. In 2003...
Shirley R. Brown
Nov 13, 2021
Shirley R. Brown, 95, lifelong resident of Traverse City, died November 13, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Shirley was born on Tuesday, August 3, 1926 in a farm house on Newman Road in Leelanau County to the late Clarence and Frances (Ball) Lewis. She was one of seven children. She grew up during the Great Depression and World War II...
Ferris Norman Glass
Nov 13, 2021
Mr. Ferris N. Glass of Traverse City, Michigan, age 101, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He has joined his beloved Carmel as they rest now together with their Lord and Savior. Ferris was born to Ralph and Irma (Sammons) Glass on January 15, 1920, in Mayfield, Michigan. As a child, Ferris grew up on Brown Bridge Pond and...
