Mark Hunter Harrington
Oct 15, 2021
Mark Hunter Harrington, 62, of Traverse City passed away October 15, 2021. Mark was born on February 28, 1959 in Detroit to the late Guy and Delores Harrington. He grew up in the Detroit area and was one of nine children. Mark honorably served in the United States Navy as part of the search and rescue team. He was a...
Edward Elihue Hessem
Oct 13, 2021
Edward Elihue Hessem, 74, of Grawn passed on October 13, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Ed was born in Grawn to the late Elihue Jonas and Lenora Elizabeth (Weber) Hessem on November 9, 1946. Honorably, Ed served our Country in the United States Army. Upon his return from service, he married Kathryn Ann...
Nick Sica
Oct 13, 2021
Nick Sica, 88, of Suttons Bay, MI and Venice, FL passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born on November 25, 1932 to the late James J. and Vivian (Ptaszynski) Sica in Detroit. He spent his high school (Cooley High) and college (Detroit Institute of Technology) years on the basketball...
Ronald L. Underwood
Oct 12, 2021
Ronald L. Underwood, 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Ron was born on April 10, 1948 in Traverse City to the late Donald L. and Jean M. (Walkley) Underwood. In 1968, Ron married Sandra Chirko, together they had two children; Kelly and Heather. He later married Anita Marie Powell, she preceded...
Rebecca "Beccy" Janis
Oct 11, 2021
Rebecca 'Beccy' Janis joined the Lord in heaven on October 11, 2021 at age 71 after a valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Charlie Janis, children Justin (Tischa) Erickson, Jennifer Erickson (Jason Nickerson), Ashlee (Eric) Trainer, Maxwell (Peggy) Janis, Amber Janis, Laura (Josh) Badall and grandchildren Delainey, Lauren, Sofía, Marina, Roman and...
Dorlen Francis Groleau
Oct 11, 2021
Dorlen Francis Groleau "Lefty," 91, gently passed away October 11, 2021. Dorlen was born April 8th 1930, in Nahma Michigan, on a warm spring day, the beloved child of Albert and Lucille (Clement) Groleau. He was the middle son in a family of 6, happily growing up with Joyce, Duane, Zenita, Idalyn and Roddy on his father's cherry farm in...
Sandra K. Adams
Oct 10, 2021
Sandra K. Adams 75, of Traverse City, passed away October 10, 2021. Sandra was born in Traverse City, May 5, 1946, to parents Donald and Wilma (Smith) Lautner. Sandra lived, worked and raised a family in Traverse City her entire life. She owned and operated a Happy Hands Daycare for 30 Years in addition to being a cashier at Oleson's...
Lawrence Frederick Kennedy Jr.
Oct 10, 2021
Lawrence Frederick Kennedy Jr. Larry Kennedy left this world peacefully on October 10th, secure in the knowledge that his beloved Wolverines were 6-0. Facing multiple cancers, Larry met each challenge full-throttle-game on. Larry's fidelity to family, friends and career were the highlights of his life in addition to his loyalty to his alma mater. As the oldest of five children,...
Charles "Chuck" Cradduck
Oct 9, 2021
Charles "Chuck" L. Cradduck, age 76, of Cedar passed away peacefully Saturday, October 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Chuck was born on October 19, 1944, in Kennett, MO to the late Houston and Louise (Robert) Cradduck. Chuck was a Vietnam Veteran, which he honorably served in the US Army. After he returned home to Leelanau County, on September...
Cleveland S. Morris Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
Cleveland S. "Cleve" Morris Jr., 62, of Traverse City, passed away on October 9, 2021. Cleve was born in Frankfort Michigan, to Cleveland S. and Patricia (Ely) Morris Sr. He grew up with his three brothers Gary (Rosealee) Morris, Rick Morris and Rodney (Tammi) Morris. He graduated from Benzie Central in 1978 and then started working at Chef Pierre, now...
Edward Anthony Novak
Oct 9, 2021
Edward Anthony Novak, 87, of Cedar joined his heavenly family on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Edward was born on October 13, 1933 in Cedar, MI to the late Walter and Pelagia (Mikowski) Novak. Honorably, Edward served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. In his early years Edward worked construction. He also worked for Frigid Foods, Czerniak Masonry and Novak...
Rose Mary Barnes
Oct 9, 2021
Rose Mary Barnes, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Rose Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Troy with her brother and two sisters. After graduating from Clawson High School, she entered Michigan State College where she earned a bachelor of science degree in medical technology. There, she met her future husband,...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Sanborn
Oct 8, 2021
Robert "Bob" Wayne Sanborn, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. Bob was born on March 17, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan to Irene Tilley. He married Karen Korb on May 29, 1965 in Traverse City. Together they raised three children. Bob retired from Grand Traverse...
Edna Gertrude Milne
Oct 7, 2021
Edna Gertrude Milne, 83, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at home with her loving family at her side. Edna was born in Flint, MI on November 23, 1937. She worked at Munson Medical Center for over 30 devoted years in Central Processing instrument sterilization. In her spare time she enjoyed boating, riding ATV's, swimming, camping, motorcycling...
Wesley A. Wood
Oct 7, 2021
Wesley A. Wood, 96, proud lifelong resident of the Grand Traverse Area died October 7, 2021. He was born in Traverse City, May 6, 1925, son to the late Ernest and May (Todd) Wood. He resided and attended school in Traverse City until 1939 when he moved to his farm on Elk Lake Road. Wesley spent two years in the...
Michael E. Aldrich
Oct 6, 2021
Our brave young man, Michael Eugene Aldrich, died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home in Traverse City. He fought the tough battle in dealing with bi-polar disorder, which can be as deadly as heart disease or cancer, affecting one's mind and mental outlook. We have chosen honesty in disclosing the cause of Michael's death in hopes that it may...
Bradley Wayne Fowler
Oct 6, 2021
Bradley Wayne Fowler, 61, of Traverse City passed away October 6, 2021 at his home. Bradley was born on April 2, 1960 in Holland to the late Charles "Chuck" Wayne and Betty (Bronson) Fowler. He grew up in Holland and went to work for the Herman Miller Factory for many years. Bradley and his soul mate Jane Elizabeth Pennell were...
Arthur "Art" Walton
Oct 5, 2021
Arthur "Art" Walton, 92, of Traverse City passed away October 5th, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. Art was born on September 29th, 1929 in Buckley to the late William and Florence (Swinger) Walton. On September 1, 1950, he married Edwardine (Mox) in Kingsley. After graduating from Buckley High School he lived in Traverse City...
Frank W. Durham
Oct 3, 2021
Frank W. Durham Jr. (96) of Chapel Hill, NC passed from this life on October 3, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Chapel Hill. Frank was born on July 1, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Withrow High School (Cincinnati) in 1943, served in the US Navy from 1943-1945 and graduated from DePauw University in 1948. Frank, known as...
Robert "Bob" Witkop
Oct 1, 2021
Robert "Bob" Witkop, 82, of Traverse City passed away October 1, 2021. Bob was born on March 12th, 1939, in Frankfort, Michigan. He was a lifelong resident of Traverse City and wintered with his wife Ann in Casa Grande, Arizona. Bob was a graduate of Bear Lake High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army...
