Dale Ovid Labrie
May 26, 2021
Dale Ovid LaBrie, 83, of Traverse City (formerly Petoskey and Harbor Springs), passed away May 26, 2021. He was born in Bay City on April 25, 1938, to A. Antonio and Albina (Rabidoux) LaBrie. Dale entered seminary at age 14. He was ordained and served as a priest for ten years. After leaving the priesthood, he remained active in the...
Jean F. Neumann
May 26, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Jean F. Neumann, age 90, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Villa at Traverse Point in Traverse City. Jean was born in Kasson Township on June 17, 1930 to the late Cory and Fannie (Bartunek) Smith. Jean was an avid sewer where she sewed and made stuffed animals for all of her...
John Thomas Sees
May 24, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - John Thomas Sees, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021. John-known to many as "Big John" or "BJ"-had been living each day feeling eternally grateful, inspired, and blessed after a successful liver transplant last year. Son of John Henry and Katherine Masterson Sees, John was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and grew up in Burlington...
Martha Lynne Maltby
May 22, 2021
On May 22nd, 2021, Martha (Marti) Lynne (Gidos) Maltby passed away at French Manor in Traverse City, under the care of Hospice of Michigan. Marti was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21st, 1943 to John and Tyne Marie Gidos. She grew up in Ann Arbor, graduating from Pioneer High School in 1961. She attended the University of Michigan,...
John Marshall Harlan
May 22, 2021
John Marshall Harlan, 87, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2021 at Northport Highlands. Born on Sept 23, 1933 in Birmingham, Michigan to C.Allen and Ivabell Harlan. He attended the University of Michigan, graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors from Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi Honor Societies. He married the love...
Sandra Jean Lowe
May 21, 2021
Sandra Jean Lowe, 79, completed her earthly journey, and left us on May 21, 2021 surrounded by her daughters and sister Nancy. Sandy was born October 9, 1941 to the late Harry and Edris (Campbell) Sorenson. She was one of seven children, now leaving behind only her sister Nancy, and joins; Edward, Donald, Lewis, Helen and James. Although Sandy was...
Joshua "Josh" Gorney
May 21, 2021
Joshua "Josh" Aden Gorney, 16, of Traverse City, lover of history and the "farm life," passed away May 21, 2021. Joshua was born on August 8, 2004 to his birth parents Heather Jackomino Beatty and Russ Steinhoff Jr. at Munson Medical Center. He spent his life loving and honoring his mom and dad, Mary and Scott Gorney. He leaves behind...
Richard "Rick" Dwyer Taylor
May 20, 2021
Age 75. Loving husband of Eunice Taylor. Adoring Father of Codee Taylor Lewicki (Aaron). Step- father of Rick (Liz) Sievers, Kristi Tesarz (Blair Sellers) and Daniel (Sharon) Sievers, Grandpa of Mariah and Joshua Tesarz, Ryan and Sara Sievers, Jake and Max Sievers (Abby). Brother of James Taylor, Kathi Johnston (George) and the late Mark T. Taylor. Son of the late...
Edward Alexander Hall
May 18, 2021
With profound sadness the family of Edward Alexander Hall announces his passing during the early morning hours of May 18, 2021. He is greatly missed. Born March 16, 1933 to Harold and Minnie (Mannor) Hall, the second of five children with siblings Evelyn (Robert) Summers; Walter G. Hall; Marion (Michael) Vaughn; and Helen Hall. Ed grew up on the family...
Lucille "Lou" Norma Wright
May 17, 2021
Lucille "Lou" Norma Wright, 91, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Medilodge of Leelanau. Lucille was born on February 27, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan to the late William and Thusnelda (Zink) Schutt. She married the love of her life, Donald Wright on October 23, 1948 in Bay City. He preceded her in death...
Catherine "Cathy" A. Godfrey
May 16, 2021
Catherine A. Godfrey, age 68, recently of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her home. Catherine was born on November 30, 1952, in Highland Park, Michigan, to James and Janet (Regan) Godfrey. Cathy lived in Wixom, Michigan, for 40 years working as an accountant and just recently moved to Traverse City to be near family and enjoy...
Jeffrey Darin Whiting
May 16, 2021
Jeffrey Whiting, 61, died May 16, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was born on April 8, 1960 to Richard and Sandie (Champney) Whiting in Traverse City. Jeff was the third of four brothers: Carter, Kevin and Mark. Close in age, they grew up as friends as well as brothers. Jeff graduated from Traverse City Central in 1979. He played...
Sarah L. Olson Rosenbaum
May 15, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Sarah L. Olson Rosenbaum, beloved wife of Joel Rosenbaum, went to be with her Lord on May 15, 2021 in Traverse City, Michigan after a battle with ALS. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and John Olson, and her brother, David Olson. She is survived by her soulmate Joel of 24 years, sister and...
Mason Lee Clark
May 14, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Mason Lee Clark, age 82, of Traverse City passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Munson Hospice House. Mason was born August 6, 1938 to the late Roy and Louise (Brooks) Clark in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Mason was an active member of the Jim Beam Bottle & Specialties Club, the East Detroit Philatelic Club (for stamp...
Martin "Bud" Seaborn Lawrence
May 13, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS – Martin "Bud" Seaborn Lawrence, 88, of Traverse City, MI passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at home in Grand Rapids, MI. Bud was born to the late Seaborn and Gladys (Martin) Lawrence on March 4, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He grew up in the Detroit area and attended Mackenzie High School. On August 23, 1952 he married...
Dorine "Dee" Jean Mort
May 13, 2021
Dorine "Dee" Jean Mort (Lindgren), 72, passed away with her family by her side on May 13, 2021. Dorine was born on April 13, 1949, the youngest of 7, to Charles and Miriam Lindgren in Houghton, Michigan. She lived a rich childhood in the UP and actually did have to walk to her grade school uphill both ways on a...
Violet Marie Blough
May 13, 2021
Violet Marie Blough, 80, of Empire passed away May 13, 2021 at the Maple Valley Nursing Home. Violet was born on July 2, 1940 in Marquette to the late Homer Brown Sr. and Neda (Larsen) Brown. Violet was preceded in death by her husband and five brothers. Violet is survived by her sons Kevin (Wendy) and Edwin (Donna); grandchildren Mandy,...
John Leo Gilbert
May 13, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of John Gilbert announce his sudden passing on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the age of 71. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked, and deeply saddened. John will be forever remembered by his precious children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. John is predeceased by his father, mother, sister,...
Gerald David Dafoe Jr.
May 11, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" David Dafoe, Jr., 56, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Jerry was born on June 22, 1964 in Traverse City to Gerald and Diana Lee (Norcross) Dafoe, Sr. He married the love of his life Rosemary Jaworski on Feb., 16, 1990 in Traverse City. In his youth, Jerry worked...
Timothy "Tim" Lee Noonan
May 11, 2021
Timothy "Tim" Lee Noonan, 75, of Interlochen passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. Tim was born on June 15, 1945 in Traverse City, MI to the late Charles Samuel and Alice Margaret (Schmidt) Noonan. Tim married Deanna Lee Craven on January 28, 1989 in Traverse City. Tim spent 34 dedicated years...
