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...
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...
