Gerald Swaney
Dec 12, 2021
Gerald Anthony Francis Swaney was born in Traverse City, Michigan on the 3rd of July, 1940. He was the fifth child of Elmer Alexander and Lillian (Magee) Swaney. Gerry attended Traverse City St. Francis High School, (class of 1958), and later graduated from Michigan State University. He was a lifelong supporter of the Spartans – in part because that is...
Benjamin Gregory Thelen
Dec 12, 2021
Benjamin Gregory Thelen was born in Traverse City on September 24, 2002 to Gregory and Jennifer (Miller) Thelen, and entered into eternal life on December 12, 2021. For nineteen years, he radiated joy towards all those blessed to know him. He was easygoing, gentle-hearted, funny, generous, patient, charismatic, and unfailingly kind. He loved being with his family and friends, exploring...
Harry Joseph Veeder
Dec 12, 2021
Our beloved Harry Joseph Veeder has left us. He died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, due to complications of pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 16, 1937, only minutes ahead of his twin brother Larry to Harry and Elsie "Blossom" Veeder in New Orleans. Harry also had an older brother, John and a younger sister, Jeannie, who was born nine...
Rosemary Louise Dunbar
Dec 10, 2021
Rosemary Louise (Platte) Dunbar, 96, of Traverse City, passed away December 10, 2021. Our mother, Rosemary Louise (Platte) Dunbar was born in Detroit Michigan on February 2, 1925 to Fred J. and Rose Platte. Sadly, Grandma Rose passed away when Rosemary was only six years old, leaving our grandfather to raise 7 children. Mom had many, many stories of the...
Lawrence Ellison Burks
Dec 10, 2021
Lawrence Ellison Burks, of Traverse City, passed away at his home at Cordia on December 10th, 2021. Larry was born on April 8th, 1933 to Ernest and Hilda (Kerr) Burks at his family home in Detroit. He proudly served in the United States Navy. In 1966 Larry met the love of his life, Susan Hall. They soon knew they were...
Sandra Joy Spathelf
Dec 9, 2021
Sandra Joy Spathelf, 79, of Cedar, Michigan passed away peacefully, faithfully with dignity on December 9, 2021 with her husband of 60 years David by her side. Sandra was born on October 1, 1942 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan to Joseph William Gondeck and Deloris June Gondeck (Teachworth). The family moved to Big Rapids, Michigan a short time later. Sandi,...
Alfred "Al" Stachel
Dec 9, 2021
Dr. Alfred Stachel passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021, in Traverse City, Michigan, one month before his 89th birthday. Al is survived by his loving wife Teri Hedrich, son Andreas Stachel (Genia), daughter Karen Stachel Schriedel, grandchildren Logan and Emily, sisters Heidi Stachel and Evelyn Stachel, sister-in-law RoseMarie Stachel, and his beloved cats Prince and Ray. Dr. Stachel was...
James Lee Peterson
Dec 9, 2021
James Lee Peterson of Empire, Michigan was called to his heavenly home on December 9, 2021 at the age of 78. He was born to Joseph and Evelyn Peterson on July 11, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio (51 Jay Street) and baptized at Good Shepherd Church where he served as an altar boy. Jim attended Ohio University and was a member...
Eddy L. Petty
Dec 6, 2021
Ed Petty, 95, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. Ed was born on July 26, 1926 in Uhrichsville, Ohio to Harry and Mary Etta (Wright) Petty. On January 8, 1949, he married Janet Burroway at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison, Ohio. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage until Janet's passing in...
E. Suzanne Carnegie
Dec 6, 2021
Mrs. E. Suzanne Carnegie of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the vibrant age of ninety-nine. Suzanne was born to Chester and Lena (Griese) Wetzel in Royal Oak, on Friday, March 24, 1922. Suzanne lived a fulfilling and exciting life—as a young woman she worked as a switchboard operator for Michigan Bell before dedicating herself...
Thomas Arne Shield
Dec 6, 2021
Mr. Thomas Arne Shield of Traverse City, Michigan, age 73, was called home to Heaven by his Lord Jesus on: December 06, 2021 as he slept by his wife at home. He was born to Sven Arne and Kathleen "Katie" (Morse) Shield on: February 07, 1948, in Clearwater, Florida. Thomas grew up in the Traverse City area, where his parents...
Jean York Cook
Dec 5, 2021
Jean York Cook, 95, of Torch Lake Township, MI passed away on December 5, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jean was born on August 27, 1926 in Wyandotte, MI to the late Harry and Pauline (Fatig) York. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1944 and worked for more than 30 years at Wyandotte Chemicals/BASF. She married the late...
Herman L. Maupin
Dec 3, 2021
Herman L. Maupin, 94, of Interlochen passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Herman was born on September 28, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late Vola and Versie (Roberts) Maupin. He married the late Marjorie Cornell in June of 1953. They raised four children together. Marjorie passed away in October 1995. Herman...
Floyd Eugene Kevwitch
Dec 2, 2021
Floyd Eugene Kevwitch, 93, lifelong resident of Garfield Township, died December 2, 2021. Floyd was born in his family's farmhouse in Traverse City, December, 12, 1927, son Adolph and Blanche (Monroe) Kevwitch. Floyd was proud to have been born, grew-up, married, raised a family and entered eternal life in the same home, something few can say these days. Floyd served...
Shirley M. Judd Looney
Dec 2, 2021
Shirley M. Judd Looney, 96, of Acme passed away peacefully at her residence at Boardman Lake Glens. Shirley was born October 25, 1925 in Stambaugh in the upper peninsula of Michigan to the late Edwin J. and Elsie Anderson. She was a member of the generation that was born in the Roaring Twenties, raised in the Depression years and witnessed...
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...
