Arlen Curtis Matson
Apr 11, 2021
Arlen Curtis Matson, 87, of Traverse City, entered the gates of heaven, April 11, 2021. Arlen, a man who faithfully walked with God, was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend who spent his life teaching, guiding, leading, serving and providing for his family, friends, and community. Blessed by his work ethic, kindness and dedication, he will be greatly...
Pauline Romanowski
Apr 11, 2021
Pauline Romanowski, 74, of Shelby Township, formerly of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Pauline was born on April 3, 1947 in Detroit to the late Alfred and Genevieve (Ciesniewski) Romanowski. Pauline is survived by her brother, Richard Romanowski and a sister-in-law, Joanne Romanowski. She is the loving aunt of Christie (Brent) Smith, Alan (Jamie) Romanowski,...
Charles "Charley" Dodge
Apr 8, 2021
Charles "Charley" Alton Dodge, 68, passed away early Thursday morning April 8th after a long battle with cancer. Charley was born on February 14th, 1953 to Glendine and Alton Dodge in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He graduated in 1971 from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, Michigan. After high school, he worked for Ford Motor Company for several years while...
Verland Joseph "Joe" Belfry
Apr 7, 2021
Verland Joseph "Joe" Belfry, 66, of Traverse City passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home. Joe was born on October 16, 1954 in Detroit to La Vern J. and Carolyn Hope (Shuck) Belfry. On Saturday, June 12, 1976, he married the love of his life Penny Lynn Hull in East Lansing at St. Thomas...
Joseph Walter Novak
Apr 7, 2021
Joseph Walter Novak, 82, of Traverse City passed away April 7, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Joe was born on January 30, 1939 in Traverse City to Walter Michael and Roberta (Send) Novak. On November 22, 1962, Joe married Janet Louise Kinnucan in Lansing. Joe was a gradute of Michigan State University and was a...
Linda Kay Mead
Apr 7, 2021
The family will celebrate Linda's life privately. Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to Kids Hope.
Carl H. Kevwitch
Apr 7, 2021
Carl Kevwitch, 89, of Traverse City, has crossed off the final item on his to-do list and now joins his beloved bride of 64 years as of April 7, 2021. Born in Traverse City to the late Herman and Elsie (Durga) Kevwitch on August 19, 1931. Carl was one of 7 children; as he leaves behind Margaret and joins siblings...
Leda King
Apr 7, 2021
Leda Beatrice King, 97, longtime resident of Traverse City passed away April 7, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Leda was born on October 15, 1923 in Hunter Town, IN to the late Francis N. and Alta L. (Englert) Crowell. In 1942, Leda married the love of her life, Mr. William "Bud" King in Indiana. Together they shared 56 years...
John Andrew Osborne
Apr 6, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – John A. Osborne, age 54, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in his sleep. John was born in Detroit, MI, on February 10, 1967 to Tom and Jackie (Cooper) Osborne. John grew up in the Detroit area where he graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak. His parents lived in Traverse City, where...
Clinton Richard Tooley
Apr 5, 2021
Clinton Richard "Dick" Tooley, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan went home to Jesus on Monday, April 5, 2021. Dick was born on March 2, 1930 in Northport, son of the late Norman and Hazel (Willet) Tooley. He was proud to be named after his uncle Clinton Woolsey, a WW1 ace pilot. Dick would never fail to point out Woolsey Airport,...
Marie E. (Maxbauer) Corsaut
Apr 4, 2021
Marie E. (Maxbauer) Corsaut, 89, of Traverse City, passed away April 4, 2021. On Resurrection Day, in the presence of her earthly family, Marie was guided home by Jesus to her heavenly family. Welcoming her there was her father John Maxbauer, Sr.; brother John Maxbauer, Jr.; his wife (her dear friend) Lillian Maxbauer and sister Audrey. Also, infant daughter Debbie;...
Sally Jean Seymour
Apr 4, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Sally Jean Seymour, age 86, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family. Sally was born March 14, 1935 to the late Gerald and Theo Klisch in Saginaw, MI. She grew up in Saginaw where she graduated from Saginaw High School in 1954. Following graduation, she...
Erwin P. Sporte
Apr 4, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Erwin P. Sporte, age 98, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. He was born in Grand Rapids, November 6, 1922, the youngest of three boys to Peter and Nell Sporte. Erwin worked in a dental laboratory for 60 years. In 1964 he purchased the Valley City Dental Laboratory from its...
Flavia Jean Keegan
Apr 3, 2021
Flavia Jean Keegan, born Dec. 29, 1927, to Nellie and Flavius Kinney, passed peacefully the morning of April 3, 2021, at Medilodge of Leelanau in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Jean was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and artist, and will be missed by all who were part of her life. Jean was born and raised in...
Dr. David Stephenson Lint
Apr 2, 2021
Traverse City- Dr. David Stephenson Lint, 82, of Traverse City, passed away April 2, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Dave was born on April 9, 1938 in Hillsdale to the late Robert Metz and Laura Josephine (Stephenson) Lint. Dave grew up in Hillsdale and while in high school, he met the love of his life, the former Mary Ann MacNeal,...
Virginia G. Schuler
Apr 1, 2021
Virginia Gail Schuler, 79, of Traverse City, passed away April 1, 2021. She was born in Hamtramck, MI, April 30, 1941 to parents William and Hattie Jendryka. Virginia married her late husband Donald Schuler in 1958, following her graduation from Pershing High School. The couple had a loving relationship until Donald's passing in 1990. She remained a widow thereafter. She...
Faith Lorain Stryker
Mar 28, 2021
Faith Lorain Stryker EMPIRE – Faith Lorain Stryker, 93, of Empire, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home in the loving care of her family. Faith was born March 8, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her parents were John and Marie Brummeler. She obtained her teaching degree from Wheaton College and was teaching in Muskegon Heights where she...
Garrett C. Zamarron
Mar 27, 2021
Garrett Campbell Zamarrón was welcomed into the world on October 11, 1990 by his adoring parents, Buz and Trish Zamarrón, as their first child and only son. On March 27, 2021, of natural causes, Garrett was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home. Garrett is deeply missed by his parents and his three younger sisters, C.J., Sydni, and Madeline Zamarrón, as...
Joseph Bradley Becker
Mar 27, 2021
Joseph Bradley Becker, age 78, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021. Joe was born in New York City on November 8, 1942 to Julian and Estelle (Kuklin) Becker. He graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the Baruch School of Business at the City College...
Alice Kathryn Streeter
Mar 27, 2021
Alice K. Streeter, 86, passed away March 27, 2021. At this time no services are planned. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Thomas Streeter in Ponta Vedra Beach, Florida. A full notice will be shared soon.
