Judith Ann Sowle
Jun 15, 2021
Judith (Judy) Sowle, 82, of Traverse City, formerly Mount Pleasant, passed away at home on June 15, 2021. Judy was born to the late James and Kathryn Slattery in Marquette, MI on November 2, 1938. In high school Judy met John Sowle, the love of her life. They spent over 60 joyous years together loving, laughing and sharing not only...
Patrick A. Mahar
Jun 14, 2021
Patrick "Pat" A. Mahar, 57, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse. Pat was born on February 13, 1964 in Charlotte, Michigan to the late Thomas and Patsy (Firestone) Mahar. He married the love of his life Carol Ann Beaulieu on October 7, 2000 in Alpena, Michigan. She preceded him in...
Patrick "Pat" Michael Fitzgibbon
Jun 14, 2021
Patrick Michael Fitzgibbon, 69, of Traverse City, formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven, after a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Pat was born in Cadillac, Michigan on December 27, 1951 to the late Bill and Alma Fitzgibbon. Patrick grew up in Bullock Creek (Midland) with his siblings Tom,...
Patricia "Patty" Judge
Jun 14, 2021
Judge, Patricia "Patty" 80, passed away on June 14, 2021 in Traverse City. Patty was born on August 12, 1940 to Theodore and Mary Baklarz of Ecorse, Michigan. She married the late Thomas Judge in 1957 and raised four children before attending nursing school. Patty began her career in 1976 at Children's Hospital, Detroit. She relocated to Traverse City to...
Thomas Peter Brouwer
Jun 14, 2021
KALKASKA - Thomas "Tom" Peter Brouwer, 80, passed away June 14, 2021 at home in Kalkaska while surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. Tom loved the Lord, his family and the game of golf. No one was a stranger to Tom. He was extremely social, loved people and had a way of making everyone he met feel like family....
Rosemary Friend
Jun 13, 2021
Rosemary Friend, 89, of Empire, left this earth peacefully in her sleep, June 13, 2021. Born in Grand Rapids, July 25, 1931, daughter to Richard and Mary (Whitaker) Roberts. Rosemary attended and graduated from Catholic Central in Grand Rapids, and then earned her Nursing degree from Mount Carmel School of Nursing, Detroit. In 1954 Rosemary married (her) Harry Friend and...
Charles Erwin Ransom
Jun 13, 2021
Charles Erwin Ransom, 63, of Traverse City and Ypsilanti, passes away on June 13, 2021 in Traverse City. Chuck was born on July 11, 1957 in Ann Arbor, MI to the late Ralph and Rosalie (Edlich) Ransom. Honorably Chuck served our Country in the United States Army. Follow his time in the service he was a talented Carpenter. Surviving Chuck...
Gloria Jean Timberman
Jun 13, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Gloria Jean Timberman, age 79, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Munson Hospital as a result of respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia. Gloria was born August 1, 1941 in Billings, Montana to the late Jacob and Marie (Crystal) Beck. She was raised in Billings along with her older sister, Beverley and...
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,...
