Byron W. Hanson
Mar 19, 2021
Byron Winslade Hanson, 79, passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Byron was born on February 27, 1942 to the late Byron and Louise Hanson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following his graduation from Edina High School, Byron attended the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in music as well...
Sally Ann Carlisle
Mar 18, 2021
Sally Ann Carlisle, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 18th, 2021. She was born May 31st, 1935 in Williamsburg, Michigan to Myron K. Tossey and Geraldine Laforest Tossey. She was the eldest of three sisters. Sally was a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, eventually settling in Traverse City for the past 58 years. As...
Toby Joe Lautner
Mar 17, 2021
Toby Joe Lautner, 43, born February 20, 1978, passed away March 17, 2021.. Toby was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Lautner. He is survived by his daughter Kira Lautner; mother Wanda Lautner and sisters Laura and Tonya Lautner. Toby enjoyed listening to music, gaming, bonfires and spending time with his daughter Kira. Toby will be missed greatly...
Anne Bogley
Mar 16, 2021
Anne Loring Williams Bogley, 87, died peacefully at her home in Traverse City with family at her bedside. She gave unconditional love to her family, her friends and her community. We mourn her passing but are grateful to have been part of her exemplary life. Anne grew up in the Detroit area. Born June 3,1933 at Harper Hospital, she was...
Karen Lee Buell
Mar 15, 2021
On March 15, 2021, Karen Lee Buell, 76, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She lived by the words of Mother Teresa, "If you are busy judging others, you have no time to love them." Karen was born on August 27, 1944, to Arlene (Stewart) and John Taggart in Hillsdale, MI. In 1962, she graduated from Hillsborough...
Rachel Elizabeth Urbanski
Mar 15, 2021
Rachel Elizabeth (Brown) Urbanski, 99 of Traverse City and formerly of Toledo and Walbridge, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, MI with her loving family at her side, just 76 days before her 100th Birthday. Rachel was born May 30, 1921 in Petersburg, TN to parents William Henry Brown...
Mark Vardon Chellis
Mar 13, 2021
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mark V. Chellis on March 13th, 2021. Son of James and Arlene Chellis, Mark attended Boyne City High School and was a 1980 graduate of Michigan State University with bachelor's degrees in English and Marketing. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 40 years, Ruthanna (Capelin) Chellis, his...
John "Jack" Brief
Mar 12, 2021
John "Jack" Brief, was born and raised in Traverse City, and passed away March 12, 2021. He was 92 years young. Born July 7, 1928, Jack was raised by Thomas and Hazel (Russell) Brief on 2nd Street downtown. He was named after his uncle, Anthony Brief, later to be known as TC's infamous ballplayer, Bundy Brief. As a youngster, he...
Geraldine H. Bloxsom
Mar 12, 2021
Geraldine H. Bloxsom, 96, of Traverse City and formerly of Big Rapids, MI passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Harry Aari Suurna
Mar 10, 2021
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Harry (Aari) on March 10, 2021 at the Munson Medical Centre in Traverse City, Michigan. He passed away peacefully after a short stay in the hospital. He was the son of the previously deceased Aleksander and Senta Suurna. Born in Saaremaa, Estonia in 1944 he...
Daniel Joseph Kolakowski
Mar 10, 2021
Weidman – Daniel Joseph Kolakowski, 69, of Weidman passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Dan was born on August 20, 1951 in Wyandotte to the late Jerome Joseph and Betty Jean (Calhoun) Kolakowski. Dan honorably served in the United States Army. As a dedicated social worker, Dan helped those who struggled with everyday tasks that most of us...
Mary D. Larrabee-Popp
Mar 9, 2021
MARY DOROTHEA LARRABEE-POPP, 79, of Traverse City, passed away March 9, 2021 at home with her loving family at her side. Mary was born on February 1, 1942 in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands to Martin and Eszter (Kiss) Smith. She married Loren Larrabee on February 8th, 1964 and later married Raymond Popp on June 6, 2015. Ray and Mary packed many...
Ernest "Stace" Charles Stathakis
Mar 9, 2021
Ernest Charles (Stace) Stathakis, 69, crossed the finish line in his final race, into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family and in the gentle care of Munson Hospice. Born in Monterey Park, California, on June 25, 1951, he moved with his family...
Vanita Maxine Heim
Mar 8, 2021
Vanita (Van) Maxine Heim (Saxton), 81, of Traverse City, passed away March 8, 2021 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. Vanita, also known by her grandchildren as "Granny Vanny" was born in her family's home in Kingsley, to parents Oliver and Rosetta (VanPelt) Saxton, August 14, 1939. Vanita graduated from Kingsley High School and was involved in many school activities and...
Mike Savage
Mar 8, 2021
Traverse City - Michael Scott Savage, 74, of Traverse City passed away on March 8, 2021 at the French Manor. Mike was born on August 21,1946 in Saginaw to the late Lawrence Christian and Millicent Jean (Wykes) Savage. A 1964 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School, Mike graduated from Michigan State University in 1969. He then moved to Aspen, Colorado...
Dale K. Parker
Mar 6, 2021
Dale K. Parker passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dale was born January 12, 1935 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. After receiving a degree in business economics from Grove City College, he joined the Army to complete his required military service. He served in the Corp of Engineers in Fort Lewis, Washington and after an honorable...
Orlin H. Benedict
Mar 5, 2021
TRAVERSE CITY – Orlin H. Benedict Jr., age 96, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, March 5th, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Orlin was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI to the late Orlin and Lillian (Hanney) Benedict. He honorably served our country during WWII as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp (Air Force) as a member of...
Paul M. Keranen
Mar 3, 2021
Paul M. Keranen, 87, of Interlochen passed away March 3, 2021 at his home. Paul was born on October 2, 1933 in Atlantic Mine up near Copper Harbor to the late Einard and Alma (Kempainen) Keranen. He was one of 10 children. Paul married Phyllis Ann DeHetre on August 26, 1955. Paul was a carpenter and a proud member of...
Jennifer Lynn Johnson
Mar 1, 2021
Jennifer Lynn (Maxbauer) Johnson, 46, passed away from cancer on March 1, 2021 with loved ones by her side. Jennifer was born on May 28, 1974 in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School, Northwestern Michigan College and Central Michigan University. Although her original degree was in social work, she found her life calling when she worked for...
Debra Lynn Harvey
Mar 1, 2021
Debra Lynn Harvey, 59, of Traverse City went to be with the Lord March 1, 2021 at Munson Medical Center. Deb was born on May 26, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan. She was proudly raised by her Grandmother, Dorothy Ferres in Kingsley Michigan. On May 24, 1980 she married John Harvey in Traverse City and together they raised two wonderful children,...
