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...
Glen C. Swoveland
Jun 5, 2021
Glen C. Swoveland of Traverse City passed away at home on June 5, 2021. He was born in southern Michigan on September 12, 1943, to Garold and Gretchen Swoveland. In December 1970, he married Carolyn Schuler in Traverse City. Glen worked over 35 dedicated years for Consumers Energy. He coached youth baseball for six years, enjoyed singing and playing his...
Kathryn "Kathy" T. Guernsey
Jun 3, 2021
Kathryn "Kathy" T. Guernsey, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 3. 2021 at her home in Traverse City with her husband, Neil, and her family at her side. Kathy was born in Garden City, Michigan in 1957, the daughter of John and Berna Zimba, who moved their family to Traverse City in 1969. She is survived by her husband of...
C. Nadyne Horn
Jun 2, 2021
C. Nadyne Horn, 95 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021. Nadyne was born on December 15, 1925 in Detroit to the late Franklin and Chloea (Fuller) Correll. Nadyne was raised in Waterford Michigan and graduated from Clarkston High School. Nadyne married Herbert E. Horn on May 4th, 1945. Nadyne and Herbert owned and operated Flint Pipe...
Judith "Judy" Donovan
Jun 2, 2021
Judith "Judy" Donovan, 77, passed away peacefully at her home after several years of health issues on June 2, 2021. Her infectious laugh, which could be heard a mile away, will be forever remembered by anyone who knew her. Judy was the second of 5 kids born to the late Arthur and Rose (Krosky) Donovan in Detroit, MI. After graduating...
Janet Mary Ready
May 31, 2021
Janet Mary Ready, 74 of Traverse City, MI passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born on February 26, 1947 in Monroe, Michigan to Robert and Mary (Wing) St. Pierre. She married Michael Joseph Ready on September 29, 1967. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful sons, Tak, Matt, Ben and Chris....
Russell F. Mcnamara
May 30, 2021
Russell F. McNamara, 87, of Traverse City, passed away May 30, 2021 at Cherry Hill Haven. He was born April 10, 1934, in Detroit, the son of William and Lela (Fletcher) McNamara. He graduated from Waterford High School in 1952 and married Carol Morris in 1954. After serving four years in the Navy, the family returned to Michigan, where he...
Thermond Leroy Barry
May 30, 2021
Thermond Barry was a fantastic 82 year old soul! He passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2021 at his Lake Leelanau home. The love of his life was by his side. Thermond was born into this world on October 14, 1938 to the late Herman and Carrie (Ackerman) Barry. He was the first of six children. After graduating from Muskegon...
James "Jim" Henry Roos
May 30, 2021
James Henry (Jim) Roos, passed away Sunday May 30, 2021. He was born on February 17, 1952 in Ann Arbor, MI to George Douglas Roos and Jean Louise (Cartwright) Roos. Jim graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1970 where he was a student athlete that excelled in swimming and was named to the All American Team. He continued...
Norman Wyckoff
May 29, 2021
Norman Wyckoff, 96, of Traverse City, passed away May 29, 2021. Norman was born in Detroit on February 15, 1925, son to Norman O. and Violetta (Baldwin) Wyckoff. Norman was a Seaman 1st Class in US Navy, during the heart of WWII. Although he did not talk about his days in the service often, he was proud to have served...
Dominic "Nick" John Favara
May 28, 2021
Dominic "Nick" John Favara, 65, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by love. He was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife, Karen, to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Dominic was born on October 24, 1955 in Saginaw to the late Peter and Maxine (Zaleski) Favara. He married, the love of his life, Karen...
Maxine G. Hunter
May 28, 2021
Maxine Gail Hunter, 69 of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Maxine was born on May 22, 1952 in Kendallville, Indiana to the late, Robert and Ione (Linthicum) Kitchen. She married the love of her life, Don Hunter on August 8, 1974 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Maxine wanted to be a nurse from...
