Ann Austin Somerville
Aug 14, 2021
SUTTONS BAY – Ann Austin Somerville, 87, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021, with family at her side. Ann was born in Elgin, Ill., in 1934, and attended high school in Highland Park, Mich., where she met the love of her life, Bill Somerville. She and Bill graduated from Michigan State University together in 1956 and were happily married...
Gary Charles Nicholson
Aug 14, 2021
Gary C. Nicholson passed away August 14, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1936 to Lawrence and Bernice Nicholson of McLean, Texas. Gary proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. In May of 1974, he married Sherry Cox. Gary was a proud Texas transplant to Michigan and he was...
Sally Ann Maxson
Aug 13, 2021
Sally Ann Maxson, born Sally Ann Hasse to Edward and Dorothy Hasse in February, 1951, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2021. Sally was her given name, but the names she cherished the most and was the most proud of included Wife, Mom and Grandma. She met our Dad, C. David Maxson, while she was in high school and he had...
John R. Hughes
Aug 13, 2021
John R. Hughes Jr. passed away at his Interlochen home on August 13, 2021. He was born in Washington DC in 1944 to Roland and Peggy Hughes. For someone who loved horror movies, it seems only fitting that he passed away on Friday the 13th. He is survived by his wife Susan; sister Peggy (Burt) of Cadillac; and his six...
Amy M. Alden
Aug 12, 2021
Amy Michelle Alden, of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away quietly August 12, 2021, at her parents Traverse City home with her mother, father and sisters at her side, following a short but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Amy was born on February 24, 1970 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing to her parents, Gary and Sheila Alden. The family made several moves,...
Barry Harper
Aug 12, 2021
Barry Richard Harper, age 88, of Pearl Lake died peacefully Thursday, August 12th, 2021. He was born on March 21st, 1933 in Pontiac, Michigan, son to Clifford and Mary (Green) Harper. On June 27th, 1962, he married Evelyn Allen of Distant, Pennsylvania, who survives him. Barry served four years in the U.S. Air Force, and after he returned home, he...
Henry "Bud" Tiberg
Aug 10, 2021
Henry "Bud" William Tiberg, 91, passed away at home with his family by his side on August 10, 2021. Henry was born on July 31, 1930 in Calumet, Michigan. He was the son of John Henry and Daisy Elizabeth (Bayles) Tiberg. Henry grew up in Calumet and graduated from Calumet High School and attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City....
Doris M. Fowler
Aug 9, 2021
Doris M. Fowler, 100, lifetime resident of Traverse City, passed away August 9, 2021 spunky and full of spice until the end. Doris was born September 6, 1920 to the late Jerry and Maggie (Mote) Skiver in the same house she occupied her whole life except a few years she resided in Detroit. Even though a full-time mother of six...
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...
