Eleanor A. Golden
Aug 9, 2021
Eleanor A. Golden, noted northern Michigan landscape painter and artist, died August 9, 2021. She was 97. Ellie, as she was known, was a virtuoso in many media, who produced lithographs, etchings, silk screens, oil paintings and watercolors. She was a partner in several galleries in Fort Wayne, IN and northern Michigan and taught at the Fort Wayne Art School....
Loren F. Bass
Aug 9, 2021
On Monday, August 9, 2021, Loren Bass passed away after a brief battle with cancer. Tucked amongst his things, written in his own impeccable penmanship, was found a Thomas Jefferson quote that sums up his life's philosophy: "I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on...
Cheryl Marie Wilson
Aug 8, 2021
Cheryl Marie Wilson, 57, of Traverse City passed away August 8, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with her sons by her side. Cheryl was born on January 21, 1964 to the late Lyle and Ann Ingersoll. Cheryl graduated from Traverse City Central High School. She then attended Michigan Christian College. Cheryl loved to go rock hunting along the beautiful shores...
Kenneth James Draper
Aug 8, 2021
Kenneth James Draper, 42, of Mesick passed away August 8, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Ken was born on October 11, 1978 in Flint to Kenneth James McGee (Melissa) and the late Pamela Jo (Fellows) Draper. Ken is survived by his best friend and fiancé of 9 years, Katrina Jaquish; children Dakota Wieczorek, Michael Draper, Derrick Draper, Bethany Draper, Dominic...
Margaret Bertha Ford
Aug 7, 2021
Margaret (Peggy) Ford, long time resident of Breton Village in Trenton, Michigan, joined her Heavenly Father on August 7, 2021 in Traverse City at the age of 96. Peggy was retired from the General Motors Tech Center where she worked as a claims processor. During the past few years while she lived with her niece Cindy Miner in Traverse City,...
Braiden Doyle Voss
Aug 7, 2021
Every once in a while you meet a magical soul. And you know it. Because you can feel it. Right away. In your whole being. Because that magical soul radiates something special. The most beautiful blend of love, joy, appreciation, respect, humility, gratitude, connection, authenticity and genuineness that creates an energy you can't deny. Braiden Voss is one of those...
Cynthia Hewitt Newton
Aug 5, 2021
Cynthia Hewitt Newton was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She passed away surrounded by loving family members, on August 5, 2021 at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Newton, daughter, Megan Newton Clark (husband Dan), son, Charlie Newton (wife Lisa), and six beautiful grandchildren, Jackson Clark, Ainsley Clark, Emma Newton,...
Kathleen "Kay" Dowswell
Aug 5, 2021
Kathleen "Kay" Dowswell, 98, of Traverse City, passed away on August 5, 2021 as she had always wished for, peace in her heart and watching the Grand Traverse Bay. Kay was born in Amherstburg, Canada on November 12, 1922 to the late Lloyd and Winifred (Kemp) Pettypiece. She was one of three children including her brother Robert and sister Margaret...
Larry Carl Tollstam
Aug 4, 2021
Larry Carl Tollstam, 78, of Traverse City passed away August 4th, 2021, at Culver Meadows Assisted Living. He was born on September 10, 1942, in Chicago to the late Oscar Morritz and Doris (Strandberg) Tollstam. Larry was an incredible student athlete in his early years, playing both baseball and football at a high level in Saginaw and Lansing. The United...
Philip Christos
Aug 3, 2021
The beautiful summer day of August 3 was nearing its end when Philip Christos's spirit was lifted into the arms of Jesus. After 90 years on this Earth, Phil took his final breath in his bed at his home in Cedar, Michigan with his bride of almost 61 years, Patricia, by his bedside and his only child, Lisa, holding his...
Terrie "Marcia" Lynn Hall
Aug 2, 2021
For all family & friends of Terrie "Marcia" Hall. Terrie passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021 & is now up with our Lord & Savor. Terrie has touched so many lives with her unconditional love, kindness & her love & passion for Jesus Christ our Lord & savior. Terrie leaves her husband, John, sons: Kelly Crawford of South Carolina,...
Kathleen Loretta Walters
Aug 2, 2021
Kathleen Loretta (Gaga) Walters, age 93, passed away Monday August 2nd at the Pavilions in Traverse City. Katy was born November 19th, 1928, at her family's home on State St in Traverse City, where she lived much of her adult life with her older sister Hermine and her parents. She worked her entire career at Progress Laundry, within walking distance...
Susan Lynn Lyman
Aug 2, 2021
Susan Lynn Lyman, 71, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021 with her family by her side. Susan was born on September 9, 1949 in Benton Harbor, to the late Donald Carl and Betty Jane (Woods) Swanson. Susan grew up in Benton Harbor, loving the beaches and waters of Lake Michigan. On August 30,...
Walter Galla
Jul 30, 2021
Walter David Galla of Cedar passed away on July 30, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. Number 10 of 12 children to Michael and Regina (Brzezinski) Galla, Walter was born on November 28, 1939. After school, Walt joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at the Monteith Barracks in Furth, Germany. It was during this time when he...
David G. Follette
Jul 30, 2021
David G. Follette passed away at home on Friday, July 30, 2021 after a brief but brave battle against cancer. David was born on March 9, 1952, to Walter D. and Virginia M. Follette (Morse) in Haslett, Michigan. David spent his growing up years in Okemos, where he made many great friendships, especially his buddy, Mort Smythe. His teen years...
Joseph A. Pawloski
Jul 30, 2021
Joseph Anthony Pawloski (83) was born on 4/30/38 to Joseph M. Pawloski and Elizabeth Williamson. Joe attended high school at St. Francis and loved his time playing football there. Joe married the love of his life, Dawn Gildursky Pawloski and enjoyed 50 years of marriage with her. Together they raised five daughters, Laura (Troy) Lawicki, Beverly Pawloski, Jennifer ( Dan)...
Perry Martin Egeler
Jul 29, 2021
Perry Martin Egeler, 86, of Dexter and formerly of Lake Leelanau passed away July 29, 2021 at the Ascension Hospital in Novi. Perry was born on February 4, 1935 on the Egeler Centennial Farm to the late William H. and Hattie (Kroupa) Egeler. On January 5, 1954, Perry started his service with the United States Army stationed in Germany. He...
Shirley Suzanne Summers
Jul 29, 2021
Shirley Suzanne Summers, 74, of Traverse City, lost her battle with cancer on July 29, 2021, surrounded by family and enveloped with love, in her home. Shirley was born in Dearborn on January 9, 1947, to the late Bernard & Shirley (Bojda) Parafin. She was active in girl scouts, and took piano lessons for 8 years. Her parents hoped she...
Janet Hoxie
Jul 27, 2021
Janet Louise Hoxie, 89, of Traverse City, passed away July 27, 2021, with family by her side and peace in her heart. Janet was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Frederic and Vivian (Sherrard) Jahr. In June of 1952 she married Francis Donald Hoxie, with whom she shared a loving marriage for 47 years. Janet was a full-time...
Ann Marie Bridson
Jul 26, 2021
Traverse City – Ann Marie Bridson, 80, of Traverse City passed away July 26, 2021 at the Medilodge of Leelanau Ann Marie was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Howard Leon and Eleanor (Hasse) Chilson in Detroit. On September 30, 1961, Ann Marie married Bernard "Bernie" Robert Bridson. Together they have celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage and...
