Muriel Joan Avery
Nov 1, 2025
Muriel Joan Avery, 93, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Muriel was born on August 7, 1932, in Kingsley, Michigan, to the late Ivan and Bessie (Voice) Wilson. On October 26, 1951, she married the late Nahum Edward Avery, also in Kingsley. Together they lovingly raised four...
Marion Yahr
Oct 31, 2025
Marion Andrew Yahr, age 92, of Traverse City, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 31, 2025. Marion was a member of Grawn Bible Methodist Church. A veteran of the United States Navy, we thank him for his service to our country. Marion was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Yahr; grandson, David Yahr; parents, Clayton...
Jane Bluhm
Oct 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret "Jane" Bluhm, age 91, of Lake Ann, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Jane was born in Detroit, MI on October 16th, 1934 to Julius and Gwendolyn Tragge. She was a proud alumna of Eastern Michigan University,...
Betty Jean Baker
Oct 29, 2025
Betty Jean Spence was born on August 6, 1926 to Simon and Julia Spence in Howard City, Michigan. She was one of nine children and outlived all of her siblings. She met and married the love of her life, James C. Baker Jr. in Howard City, Michigan on June 2, 1950. They were married for 37 years. Betty had two...
Edward "Eddie" William Janis
Oct 28, 2025
It's with immense sadness, heartbreak and devastation that we announce the passing of our beloved son Edward (Eddie) William Janis at his home in Karlin, MI on October 28th 2025. Eddie, 55 years old, was formerly a resident in Traverse City, MI and moved to Karlin around 3 years ago. He was the son of William (Bill) and Susanne (Susie)...
Rodney S. Tesarz
Oct 28, 2025
Rodney S. Tesarz (age 62) went to meet his Lord and Savior on Oct 28, 2025. Rodney was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1963, to Richard and Rosemary (Senkowski) Tesarz. He was the fourth of five children and was predeceased by his brothers Russ and Randy Tesarz. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Tolle-Newton) Tesarz, children Mariah...
George H. Guffey Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
George H. Guffey Jr , 77 of Mesick, Mi passed away on October 28th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 47 beautiful years, Doris (Macy) Guffey. Born Aug 1st, 1948 in Inkster, Mi to the late Dorothy and George Guffey, George was the oldest of 4 and the only boy. He graduated...
Jeanne P. Falberg
Oct 27, 2025
Jeanne P. Falberg of Traverse City, Michigan, was born July 24, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Gaylord, Michigan, at the age of 100. Before her marriage, Jeanne worked as a secretary for the Christ Church Cranbrook and the Episcopal Church headquarters in Washington, D.C., where her strong faith and dedication to service...
June Christine Baatz
Oct 27, 2025
June Christine Baatz, 96, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Lancaster, PA to the late James and Dorothy Christine (Schifla) O'Connor. She graduated from High School in Hastings and on April 10, 1954 she married Robert Daniel Baatz. They moved up north and soon after welcomed their daughter Peggy into the...
Chuck Edward Jakee
Oct 26, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Edward Jakee Sr passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He died peacefully at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City. He was born October 26, 1944, in Traverse City to Clara (Gains) Jakee and John Jakee. Chuck was the 8th of 9 children born to John and Clara in Traverse City. Early on...
Carleen Kay Markle
Oct 25, 2025
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Carleen Kay Markle took the hand of Jesus and was escorted to her heavenly home, reuniting her with the love of her life, Keith, and two of her sons at 11:28 AM, October 25th, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. Carleen was born September 13, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, where she was...
Virginia Ann Marach
Oct 24, 2025
Virginia Ann (Sharnowski) Marach, 92, of Maple City, passed away peacefully at Kings Daughters home in Midland. Virginia was born on February 24, 1933 in Maple City to the late Theophil "Ted" and Julia (Fabizak) Sharnowski. On June 26, 1954 she married John Marach in Maple City, MI. Together they celebrated thirty-six years of marriage before his passing in 1991....
Ben Hays Walker
Oct 23, 2025
Ben Hays Walker, age 70, of Grawn, Michigan passed away October 23, 2025, at his home. Ben was born October 4, 1955, in Montrose, Michigan to Keith and Mary-Ella (Hays) Walker. He moved to Kingsley, Michigan when he was thirteen with his family. He graduated from Kingsley High School in 1973. He was married to Shelly Sedlacek from 1974-1979. He...
John R. "Jack" Niesen
Oct 22, 2025
John Ralph Niesen, affectionately known as Jack, met his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Jack was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He volunteered with the Father Fred Foundation and the Traverse City Area Visitor's...
Dorian Michael Joseph Dybas
Oct 22, 2025
Dorian Dybas, 71, of Suttons Bay, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, Dorian was the son of Leonard and Frances (Sitko) Dybas. From an early age, he displayed an adventurous spirit, an interest that would later define both his career and his joy in life....
Shary Carr
Oct 21, 2025
Shary passed away peacefully October 21, 2025. She was born October 22, 1936, in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of Ernest and Harriett (Townsend) Kellermann, and was raised in several states – Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico and California -- returning to Lansing, MI where she attended Sexton High School, graduating in 1954. She received a BA in Elementary Education...
Claude Earl Scramlin Iii
Oct 21, 2025
Claude Earl Scramlin III, age 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He leaves behind his children, grandchildren, great granddaughter, and many other close and extended family members. Honorably serving in the US Army, we thank him for his service to our country. To know Claude was to love him — and honestly, you didn't have...
Joanne Eleanore Sperry
Oct 19, 2025
Joanne Eleanore Sperry, 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the French Manor with her loving family by her side. Joanne was born on July 13, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Bayard and Eleanor (Meres) Clark. After graduating from high school, she earned her master's degree in teaching and education from Eastern Michigan...
Marshall F. Goers
Oct 17, 2025
Marshall F. Goers, age 79, of Traverse City, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Shawano, Wisconsin, and growing up on the family farm, Marshall always appreciated good cheese and anyone who listened to his stories of living in the Dairy State. Even more, he was one to offer a smile, handshake, and...
Bob Wolff
Oct 16, 2025
Bob Wolff, 92, of Higgins Lake, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City Bob was born in Gdańsk, Poland, on January 5, 1933, in what was then the Free City of Danzig, to the late Paul and Felizitas (Pettar) Wolff. In 1943, during the war, Bob and his family were forced to flee their home. They escaped by...
