James Cowley
Dec 1, 2021
James G. Cowley, 78, of Traverse City, entered into eternal life at Munson Medical Center, December 1, 2021, with his wife Diane and daughter Marcie holding his hand. He died from complications of COVID-19 after fighting valiantly for two weeks. Jim was born on April 6, 1943, son to Gerard J. and N. Lorraine (Henson) Cowley in Champaign, IL, who...
Dirk Jerry Krimmel
Dec 1, 2021
Dirk "DJ" Jerry Krimmel, 63, of Traverse City, went to the big lake in the heavens after his trophy fish on December 1st, 2021. DJ was born on November 28th, 1958 to Richard S. and Evelyn (Helin) Strachan Krimmel in Gross Pointe, Michigan. Right after graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Dj served on three different aircraft carriers...
Dennis Edward Hyland
Dec 1, 2021
Dennis Edward Hyland, 60, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Dennis was born on May 24, 1961 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Arthur and Mary (Saliba) Hyland. Honorably, Dennis served our Country in the United States Airforce as a Staff Sargent. He served for 12 years and 7 months. He will be remembered for his...
Harry Achille Reed
Nov 30, 2021
Mr. Harry Achille Reed of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and rests now in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Harry was born in Battle Creek to Francis and Marion (Freytag) on Friday, November 15, 1940. He also lived in Birmingham, MI, Madison, WI, Columbus, OH, and Lewiston, MI before moving...
Kristopher "Kris" Gilmore
Nov 28, 2021
Kristopher "Kris" David Gilmore, 34, of Traverse City, passed away November 28, 2021. Kris was born July 28, 1987 in Traverse City, son to Norman D. and Katherine A. (Manville) Gilmore. Kris was a shining light to so many people, friends and family alike. He was a selfless and kindhearted person, who always made an impression. He spent much of...
Robert "Doug" Haines
Nov 28, 2021
Robert "Doug" Haines, 72, of Traverse City, passed away November 28, 2021. He was born January 14, 1949 in Saline, MI, son to Robert and Carol (Stevens) Haines. Doug lived in the area since the age of four. He graduated from Buckley Community School. He honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. He worked for 14 years at the...
Lucille "Lucy" Evelyn Lewis
Nov 28, 2021
Lucille "Lucy" Evelyn Lewis of Traverse City, Michigan, age 89, passed away on the morning of November 28, 2021, at the Cherry Hill Nest. Lucy was born on the family farm in Kingsley, to Melvin and Evelyn (Egeler) Riley on September 20, 1932. She graduated from Kingsley High School in 1950, and in the following year she married Elbridge Aldridge....
Dana Wescott Cederquist
Nov 27, 2021
Dana Wescott Cederquist, 68, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and children. Dana was born August 10, 1953, in Comstock Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Earle and Mary Jane (Miling) Cederquist. He attended Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and moved to Traverse City in...
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...
