David "Dave" William Kaley
Apr 15, 2021
David "Dave" William Kaley, 67, of Interlochen passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Dave was born on March 12, 1954 in Traverse City to Gerald "Red" and MaryLou (Dobson) Kaley. He married his true love Melissa Reed on August 7, 2004 on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Dave graduated from Traverse City Central in 1972. He worked...
Michael Raymond Lynch
Apr 15, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY - Michael Raymond Lynch, age 69 of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He grew up and graduated from high school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. After school, Michael traveled the US and settled down in Traverse City, Michigan where he resided the remainder of his life. Michael loved the outdoors and was...
Joan Viola Walters
Apr 14, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Joan Viola Walters, age 90, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with her sons by her side. Joan lived an extraordinary life. She was born prematurely on February 23, 1931 to Oscar and Esther (Johnson) Sundeen in Traverse City. Sadly, Esther passed away shortly after Joan's birth. As a cherry...
Allen Bluhm
Apr 14, 2021
Allen Bluhm, 88, of Lake Ann, passed away April 14, 2021. Allen was born July 17, 1932 to Elmer and Mary (Saar) Bluhm in Detroit, MI. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. After his years of service, he graduated with a degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. Allen fell in love with and married...
Walter Carl Steuer
Apr 14, 2021
Walter Carl Steuer TRAVERSE CITY – Walter Carl Steuer, age 82, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Walter was born May 26, 1938 to the late George and Emma (Clark) Steuer in Rock Island, IL. Walter served our country in the United States Navy where he was honorably discharged in 1958. He was...
Janice Faye Freeman
Apr 12, 2021
Janice Faye Freeman EMPIRE – Janice Faye Freeman, age 73, of Empire, MI, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Janice was born in Dixon, KY on October 12, 1947 to Everett and Yvetta (Young) Carnal. She grew up mainly in Poole, KY. She graduated from Henderson County High School in 1965. Janice moved to Flint, Michigan, after marrying her husband,...
Anthony "Tony" Bischof
Apr 11, 2021
Anthony "Tony" Bischof, 85, of Traverse City, completed his earthly accomplishments and joined his beloved bride Nancy on April 11, 2021. Tony was born on September 12, 1935 to the late Anthony and Olivia (Neilander) in Redford Township, MI. He was one of 7 children. Tony proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1956-1960. After retiring...
Aurora Glettler
Apr 11, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY — Aurora ("Laura") Adelaide Glettler, 100, former longtime resident of Glen Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She will be remembered for her ever-present, beautiful smile. Daughter of Joseph and Amalia Blancato, Laura was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her family, jewelers by trade from Catania, Italy, were first-generation immigrants to the United...
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...
