Eileen Marie Martha Dunn
Feb 1, 2026
Eileen Dunn, 76, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at the Munson Hospice House on February 1, 2026. Eileen was born on July 5,1949 in Flint to the late John Odin and Lucy Delia (Montbriand) Jesme. She began her school years in 1954 at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Flint. She attended there until her high school graduation in...
Violet Marie Felker
Jan 31, 2026
Traverse City – Violet Marie Felker, 96, lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 at Independence Village. Violet was born on September 8, 1929 to the late Steve and Susie (Depky) Panek. On July 16, 1949. she married Merle Felker at Immaculate Conception Church. Violet was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Greilikville...
Glenn Robert Heiney
Jan 31, 2026
Glenn Robert Heiney, age 74, peacefully passed away at his home in Maple City, Michigan, on January 31, 2026. Glenn lived a full and meaningful life marked by honorable military service, high-level accomplishments in horsemanship, a successful self-made business, many treasured friendships, and deep family roots. Glenn was born on May 3, 1951, to Evert Glen Heiney and Dorothy Heiney...
Annette Marie Johnston
Jan 30, 2026
Annette Marie Johnston, age 74, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully in the middle of January 2026. Annette was born on November 15, 1951, in Traverse City. The beloved daughter of Raymond Johnston; sister of Lisa (Howard) Waite, Tamara (Joe) Ganci, Diane (Stuart) Stevenson, Tafney (Kenny) Kastner, Cynthia McDonnell and Marsha Barrett. Annette was best known for her musical,...
Allen Henry Horstman
Jan 28, 2026
Allen Horstman, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on January 28, 2026. Allen was born on August 1, 1943 to Eudora (Allen) Horstman and Albert Horstman in Seymour, Indiana. He grew up in the nearby farming community of Brownstown, where Eudora was a schoolteacher and homemaker and where Albert farmed and was a county clerk. An only child, Allen...
Russell John Berard
Jan 26, 2026
Russell John Berard (September 4, 1940 - January 26, 2026) lived a life that defied simple summary. Born in Des Moines, IA, raised everywhere, and finally at peace in Traverse City, MI, he left behind his birth and blended family that includes two daughters and a son - Jon Willow, Lucky, and Terry; seven grandchildren - Lena, Harrison, Kitty, Jeff,...
Marlene K. Clemenshaw
Jan 25, 2026
Marlene Kay Clemenshaw, age 89, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.Marlene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a skilled and compassionate orthopedic nurse for many years, a job she truly loved. Marlene was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids. She cherished her family and was the happiest when spending...
Shelby Darlene Kuyawa
Jan 25, 2026
Shelby Darlene Kuyawa, 34 Kailua Kona, Hawaii passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Shelby's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Donald T. Deering
Jan 22, 2026
Donald T. Deering, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at French Manor-Yorkshire Assisted Living Home with his daughter at his bedside. He was born to George and Margaret (McGarry) Deering on February 18,1928 and lived his entire life in Traverse City, Michigan. He attended St. Francis Catholic Schools and joined the US Coast Guard before he turned...
Christine Lynn Flavin
Jan 22, 2026
Christine Lynn Flavin, 75, of Traverse City and formerly of Pinckney, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on January 22, 2026, at Munson Medical Center.Christine was born on June 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Harriet (Adler) Fernandez. She graduated from Thurston High School in 1968 and went on to earn her...
Felix "Sam" Samuel Feldman Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Felix Samuel "Sam" Feldman Jr., age 72, of Cedar, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Sam was born on March 11, 1953, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, to Felix S. Feldman and Mary J. Feldman. He grew up with his siblings and maintained close family ties throughout his life. Sam was a...
Eric Laskey
Jan 21, 2026
John "Eric" Laskey, age 58, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away at his home after a sudden medical event. He was discovered on January 21, 2026. Eric was born on December 26, 1967, in Traverse City, Michigan, to John Joseph Laskey and Delberta Lee Laskey. He grew up in the Traverse City area and graduated from Traverse City High School. Eric...
Elizabeth "Liz" Anderson
Jan 18, 2026
Elizabeth "Skeeter" Anderson of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 84. Liz was born in Traverse City, Michigan, on March 8, 1941, to parents Edward Lardie and Irma Bosma.Liz grew up on Old Mission Peninsula, which she loved and often shared stories about—its people and places. After graduating from high school, she...
Rev. William "Bill" W. Lipscomb
Jan 18, 2026
Reverend William Lipscomb entered eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on February 2, 1939, in Terrell, Texas to the late Joel Abner and Francis (Moore) Lipscomb. He graduated from Killeen High School in 1957 and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas...
Marjorie E. Corden
Jan 16, 2026
Marjorie Corden died at the age of 99 on January 16, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. Marjorie was born in Corunna, Michigan, on May 21, 1926. She graduated from Corunna High School in 1943. She was a majorette for the Corunna band for three years. During WWII, she was not a riveter, but she did build carburetors for a wartime...
Dannie Joe Giddis
Jan 16, 2026
Dannie Joe Giddis, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Monroe Center, Michigan, to Joe and Edna Giddis, and grew up in Lake Ann, a place that always remained close to his heart. On December 14, 1968, Dannie married the love of his life, Joan Phillips, beginning a devoted partnership...
Ryan Craig Laughery
Jan 15, 2026
Ryan Craig Laughery, 43, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly from an aneurysm, surrounded by his loving family, on January 15, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Ryan was born in Jefferson, Iowa, to Jeffrey and Anne-Marie (Bainter) Laughery. The family later moved to Elk Rapids, where Ryan grew up with his siblings and made lifelong memories and friendships. He graduated...
Roberta Meiner
Jan 12, 2026
Roberta Meiner, age 81, changed her address from Traverse City, Michigan to the streets of glory in Heaven where she met her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2026. Roberta was the daughter of John and Nora (Schroeder) Spring, she was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 24, 1944. Roberta attended Davenport High School and was a library assistant and...
Peggy Anne Mcclure
Jan 12, 2026
Peggy Ann McClure, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Peggy was born on December 16, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Edna (Marshall) Bridges. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and graduated from Rockford College in Rockford, Illinois and earned a Master's...
Nancy Theresa Gray
Jan 12, 2026
Nancy Theresa Gray, 62, of Traverse City, passed away at home after an unexpected heart event on January 12, 2026. She'd been feeling great and had enjoyed a good, peaceful day that included a walk with her child, Basil, a family dinner, and game playing. Nancy was born on August 14, 1963, at Kincheloe Air Force Base in the Upper...
