James Edward Kirby
Oct 16, 2025
James Edward Kirby, 81, of Lake Leelanau, and formerly of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. James was born on November 7, 1943, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Edward and Clara (Bachman) Kirby. After graduating from high school, he began his lifelong career with Frito-Lay, where he worked as a...
Sharalee Sue Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
Sharalee Sue Carter Wilson, age 89, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed peacefully into eternal life surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 10, 1936, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sharalee was the cherished daughter of John Elza Carter and Arline Doris Todd Carter. A lifelong learner and gifted educator, Sharalee graduated from Michigan State University, where she met the love...
Muriel E. Newman
Oct 16, 2025
Muriel Schlorff Newman, 96, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, with her family by her side. Muriel was born on May 4, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Helen and Fred Schlorff. She grew up alongside her brother, Robert "Bob" Schlorff, and graduated from Grosse Pointe High School with the Class of 1946. That...
Patricia "Pat" M. Berens
Oct 14, 2025
Patricia M. Berens, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the age of 96. Born August 14, 1929 in Grand Ledge to Alfred and Doris (Richards) Hosey, Pat graduated from Grand Ledge High School and attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She married Dr. Burdette (Bud) Berens on November 5, 1955. Pat and...
Ron Wooters
Oct 14, 2025
Ronald L. Wooters, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025 at Munson Hospice House, surrounded with the love of his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born on January 9, 1935 in the family home that he lived in for his entire life, on the corner of 15th and Maple streets; the home with the beautiful...
Jean Louise Scott
Oct 13, 2025
Jean (Schneider) Scott joined her loved ones in Heaven on October 13, 2025. She was eagerly awaited but will be sorely missed. Jean grew up in New Jersey with two doting parents, a brother, and a dry and witty sister, Anne. She would visit her grandparents in the city via taxi and once lost a diamond in Grand Central Station...
Janet Wyckoff
Oct 13, 2025
Janet "Jan" Elaine Wyckoff, 84, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 at French Manor. Jan was born on July 15, 1941 in Grant, Michigan. On October 10, 1970 she married Dennis H. Wyckoff who preceded her in death. She worked at K-Mart for 15 years, drove school bus for 20 years and worked at the Boutique...
James Edwin Grubbs
Oct 13, 2025
James Grubbs, 79, passed away on October 13, 2025. James was born on August 9, 1946 in Mercer County, Rockford, OH to Margaret and Edwin W. Grubbs. He graduated in 1964 from Traverse City Senior High. On April 22, 1967 he married Sandra Sue Maxson. They celebrated 58 years of marriage. They were blessed with one son, Taylor James (Robin...
Katherine "Kate" Shepherd
Oct 13, 2025
Katherine "Kate" Winifred Shepherd (neé Boley), age 87, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Born in Jackson, MI, to Dorothy and George Boley, Kate lived a full life devoted to family, with no small measure of adventure. Kate lost her two sisters to childhood illnesses, and grew up with her two brothers, raised by a...
Vincent Elliott Estes
Oct 12, 2025
Vincent Elliott Estes, 46, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at the Summerfield Adult Foster Care Home. Vincent was born on December 20, 1978, the beloved son of Rhonda (Holt) and Michael Estes. Vincent had a remarkable impact on countless people from all walks of life. Following his closed head injury he and his whole family participated in a...
Mary Ellen Merchant
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Ellen Merchant, 80, of Kalkaska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Mary Ellen was born on February 25, 1945, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Hope Singer. The family later moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School with the Class of 1963. Mary...
Roger J. Yedid
Oct 11, 2025
Roger J. Yedid, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Frederick Richard Shrimpton
Oct 10, 2025
A Living Legacy: Frederick Richard Shrimpton (02.02.1942 - 10.10.2025) Frederick Richard Shrimpton came into this world on February 2, 1942, born to Elizabeth May Shrimpton (Tavaglione) and Edward Albert Shrimpton. Fred became a proud big brother when James was born in November of 1946. Fred grew up in Detroit close to extended family and many friends. He graduated from Cody...
Mary Ellen Cooper
Oct 10, 2025
Mary E. Cooper, 76, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. Mary graduated from New Haven High School in 1967, earned her undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University, and received her MBA from Vanderbilt University. She retired from the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., where she was highly respected for her dedication and intellect. After...
Thomas L. Fettes
Oct 9, 2025
Thomas L Fettes age 75 years, of Traverse City Michigan passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 from complications following Surgery at Munson Hospital surrounded by family He was born on June 7, 1950 to Victor and Joan (Miller) Fettes in Battle Creek Michigan. He graduated from Lakeview high School and earned an Associates Degree at Kellogg Community College in business....
Dexter Lee Keller
Oct 8, 2025
Traverse City – Dexter Lee Keller, 86 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at Munson Hospice House. Dexter was born on July 25, 1939 in Zeeland to the late Harry and Eleanor (Gorniewicz) Keller. On August 24, 1963 he married Arlene "Sue" Bassett in Grand Rapids. Dexter was a counselor for secondary education for over 36...
Kenneth Godin
Oct 7, 2025
Ken Godin died peacefully at home on October 7, 2025 in the loving presence of his family. Ken was a man of deep faith, a disciple, beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa/Papa, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend. Over the years he was involved with DeColores, Crusillo, St. Patrick Living Last Supper, That Man is You, and Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)....
Cathy Jo Kangas
Oct 7, 2025
Cathy Jo (Cotter) Kangas died peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. In September, she was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive cancer that she fought with every ounce of her being. Cathy was born in Carson City, Michigan but was primarily raised in Cheboygan, Michigan by her mother, Louise Cotter, and father, Joseph Cotter. Cathy grew up on Munro...
David "Buzz" Clark
Oct 5, 2025
David John Clark, of Traverse City, MI, affectionally known as "Buzz," joined his beloved wife, Mary, when he passed from this life on October 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy and finding peace. He was seventy-one. Buzz was born in Cadillac, MI, on January 2, 1954, to Joseph William Clark and Freida Louise Clark. The youngest of six children, Buzz...
Maxine Weaver Landon
Oct 4, 2025
Maxine Weaver Landon, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2025. Maxine was born on July 11, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Harold and Janet (Cairnduff) Weaver. She worked at The Flint Journal newspaper and attended Flint Junior College. She later worked at the Flint March of Dimes, Kelley Girls Inc, and...
