Patrick Francis Fraley
Jun 12, 2021
Patrick Francis Fraley, 85 of Traverse City passed away June 12, 2021. Patrick was born on December 7, 1935 in Detroit to the late Charles Frederick and Kathleen Elizabeth (Devaney) Fraley. On November 18, 1961, Patrick married Kathleen Janet Brisbois at St. Bridget's in Detroit. Patrick earned his bachelor's degree from Marquette University in Business Administration and Marketing and minored...
Arthur Lewis Wilkes
Jun 12, 2021
Arthur Lewis Wilkes, 87, of Elk Rapids passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021 at Samaritas with his family by his side. Art was born on June 25, 1933 to the late Harold LaVerne and Segrid E. (Wollpert) Wilkes in Lansing. He along with his brothers, Richard, Gordon and Harold grew up in Lansing where they created many fond memories...
Robert "Bob" David Werner
Jun 12, 2021
Robert "Bob" David Werner, 62, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Bob was born on June 21, 1958 in Detroit to William and Nadine (Ebel) Werner. He graduated from Allen Park High School in 1976. Bob owned and operated Double W Oil Field Services, Inc. He was a faithful member of Pine...
Polly Aramenta Martin
Jun 11, 2021
Polly Aramenta (Bump) Martin, 91, of Williamsburg, formerly of Howell, Michigan passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021. Polly was born on August 31, 1927 in Tampa, Florida. She married the love of her life, George Martin on April 7, 1951 in Howell. She was the last member of her family, whom were descendants of President James Madison on her...
John Anderson
Jun 11, 2021
John D. Anderson, 67, of Traverse City, passed away June 11, 2021 after playing one final round of golf. John was born on January 23, 1954 to Merrell and Marilyn (Polkinghorn) in Detroit, MI. In September 1974 he married the love of his life and best friend Darlene. Together they had three sons; John Dees Anderson Jr. (JD), Marshall Terry...
Jacqueline Dawn Smith
Jun 10, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Jacqueline Dawn Smith, age 81 of Williamsburg, Michigan went to be with her Lord on June 10, 2021. Jackie was an only child and was preceded in death by her parents Peter J Smith and Alberta (Lautner) Smith, Gee. She is survived by her children daughter, Robbin & Bill Bustance, son, Bill & Tricia Harris, daughter, Holly...
Theresa Anne Hitchens
Jun 9, 2021
Theresa Anne Hitchens, 64, passed away June 9, 2021, at her home in Leland. Theresa was born August 16, 1956, in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, the eldest child of Jessie and Dan Hitchens. She was a sports fan, playing tennis, softball, and field hockey, and swimming competitively in her youth, as well as a life-long fan of the Detroit Tigers...
Judith "Judy" Irene Suchoski
Jun 9, 2021
Judith "Judy" Irene Suchoski, 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her home. Judy was born on December 4, 1939 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Louis and Dorothy Patricia (Hertig) Eaton. She married the love of her life, Joseph Suchoski, on December 31, 1960 in Sparta, Michigan. Judy and Joe moved...
James Edward Okonoski
Jun 9, 2021
James Edward Okonoski, a loving and faith-filled man, entered into eternal life on June 9, 2021. Jim was born in Detroit on July 7, 1944 to the late Clement A. and Theresa A. (Ryntz) Okonoski. Raised in East Detroit, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Veronica. Faith was the foundation of Jim's life from an early age and he...
James "Jim" Edward Berta
Jun 9, 2021
James Edward Berta (Jim) passed peacefully on June 9, 2021 at Munson Hospital, Traverse City, MI. Jim was born on June 26, 1937 in Mishawauka, IN and married Delores Duddles Berta on July 14, 1995 in Mishawauka, IN. Jim was blessed with four children, Teresa Ornes, Susan (Kevin) Israel, Edward Berta and Frances Berta. He also had four step-children Linda...
Suzanne Kay Wagg
Jun 8, 2021
Traverse City – Suzanne Kay Wagg, 80, of Traverse City passed away in the comfort of her tranquil and cozy home on June 8, 2021, just shy of her 81st birthday. Born on July 3, 1940 in Lansing to the late Charles Wagg and Gertrude (Kennedy) Wagg, Suzanne embodied all the qualities of a truly quintessential, timeless mid-century woman. She...
James E Hughes
Jun 7, 2021
James E Hughes was born in Beaverton, Michigan to Clara and Lawrence Hughes in late summer 1930. He was known affectionately as Jim to six brothers, one sister, and countless friends over his ninety years. He was lovingly called Dad by his son Jim (Robyn) and daughter Anne (Jeff). He was Grandpa to five grandchildren, Megan (Ben) Smith, Emily Schrider,...
Wallace John Bruder
Jun 7, 2021
Wallace John Bruder, 101, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at his Boardman Lake Glens home in Traverse City. Wally was born on May 27, 1920, in Rogers City, Michigan, to John F. and Amalia (Schlager) Bruder. He attended St. John's Lutheran School in Rogers City through eighth grade and graduated as valedictorian from Rogers City High School in...
Ira Martin Wasserman
Jun 7, 2021
Ira Martin Wasserman passed away Monday June 7th, 2021. He was born December 20, 1935 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Harry and Lillian Wasserman. Ira graduated with his PhD in sociology from University of Michigan and taught as a professor at Eastern Michigan University. Ira and his wife Carole left Ann Arbor, Michigan to retire in Traverse City, Michigan. Ira is...
Joseph Kuncaitis
Jun 7, 2021
Joseph Frank Kuncaitis, 76, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of June 7, 2021 at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Traverse City, MI where he had resided since April fighting a short battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Joe was born in Custer, MI at the family farm on June 30th, 1944 to Anne (Romanosky)(Kuncaitis) Ohman and...
Sarah B. Hershey
Jun 7, 2021
SARAH B. HERSHEY (January 23, 1916 – June 7, 2021) Having survived two global pandemics, Sarah died peacefully on June 7, 2021, surrounded by her three children. She was 105. Her children attribute her longevity to her loving, peaceable, and unflappable demeanor. She was predeceased by Ross, her husband of 44 years. After his death in 1988, she continued on...
Paul Edward Champion
Jun 6, 2021
It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Paul Edward "Champ" Champion, of Traverse City, passed suddenly on June 5, 2021. He is the beloved son of Donald and Lorinia Ruth Champion. Those who knew Paul, even in passing, lost a shining light in their lives. We know Paul will be loved in heaven as much as he was loved...
Laura Sabol
Jun 6, 2021
Laura B. Sabol, 86, of Traverse City, passed away June 6, 2021, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Laura was born on December 10, 1934 to the late Walter and Elsie (Horning) Allam in Romeo, MI. She was the youngest of 7 children and now joins her siblings; Ann, Jean, David, Albert, Arthur and Edward who have preceded her in death....
Lynda J. Bergsma
Jun 6, 2021
Lynda Jane Bergsma (née Leaver) passed peacefully in the presence of her children on June 6, 2021, nearly six months after the loss of her beloved husband, Ralph. The two were married for almost 67 years, and shared a life of laughter, card games, and travels around the world. She also joins her parents, three sisters—Lois, Peg, and Janet—and her...
Patricia "Pat" Marie Richard
Jun 6, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Marie Richard, 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, went peacefully to the Lord with her family at her side on June 6, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1942 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Lewis and Bessie (Wilbur) Olsen. She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1960. Pat had been employed with the original Flap Jack...
