Harvey Wolven Norris
Nov 20, 2025
Harvey Wolven Norris, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Harvey was born on June 10, 1942, in Frankfort, Michigan, to Marguerite "Peg" (née Round) and Harvey Norris Sr. He grew up with his brother, Richard "Dick" Norris, and later moved with his family to Benton Harbor, where he graduated from...
Marilyn M Burfiend
Nov 20, 2025
Marilyn was born to Everett & Evelyn Dean and grew up on the family farm on Elk Lake where she worked and played alongside her siblings. She married Richard Burfiend in 1956 and after his six years in the Air Force they moved back home and eventually bought and farmed some property on Cook Road in Williamsburg. Though they later...
Randy L. Dobson
Nov 19, 2025
Randy Dobson, 69, passed away on November 19th, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1956, in Traverse City, Randy was the beloved son of Margaret and Ray Dobson. From childhood on, Randy felt most at home in the outdoors. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, two-tracking, snowmobiling, and spending as much time as possible in the...
Ilamae Louise Franklin
Nov 18, 2025
Ilamae Louise Franklin, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to everyone she met, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Traverse City, MI. Ilamae was born on August 14, 1939 in Traverse City, MI to the late Freeland and Glenna Sneden. Ilamae was a dedicated nurse and caregiver throughout her life. Ilamae adored her family and her true joy...
Michael Andrew Bartkowiak
Nov 18, 2025
Michael Andrew Bartkowiak, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, died unexpectedly on November 18, 2025. Born on March 1, 1956 in Bay City, Michigan, to Chester "Chet" Bartkowiak and Doris (Michalak) Bartkowiak, Mike spent his youth and young adulthood in the area. He graduated from Bay City Central in 1974, and went on to earn his associates degree in business studies...
Charles "Chuck" Whiting Newton
Nov 17, 2025
Charles Whiting Newton III ("Chuck") was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He passed away while surrounded by his loving family on November 17, 2025, at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 54 years, Cynthia Hewitt Newton, who passed away in 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Megan Newton Clark...
Betty J. Koons
Nov 16, 2025
BETTY J. KOONS, 96 of Traverse City died November 16, 2025. She was born and spent her childhood in rural Ionia County. She was baptized and joined the First Presbyterian Church in Ionia at age 16. She graduated from Ionia Highschool and Hurley Hospital of Nursing as an R.N.. For nearly 25 years she worked in nursing at various hospitals,...
Sue M. Stuart
Nov 15, 2025
Susan Mae Stuart, affectionately known as Sue, age 71, of Grawn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1954 in Traverse City, Michigan to Kenneth & Betty Hubbell. She grew up in Bates, Michigan and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1972. Sue will be deeply missed by her entire family...
Lawrence Holdridge Boyd Iv
Nov 15, 2025
Lawrence Holdridge Boyd IV Traverse City – Lawrence Holdridge Boyd IV, 32, of Traverse City died a hero on November 15, 2025 in a senseless tragedy. He will be so deeply missed. Larry was born on July 2, 1993 in Port Charlotte, Florida. He graduated Magna cum laude from Traverse City West Senior High School in 2011. He went on...
James "Jim" E. Rumbach
Nov 15, 2025
James "Jim" E. Rumbach, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, with his family by his side. Jim was born in Traverse City on October 31, 1935, he grew up running the streets of T.C. and helping at his family's farm in Leelanau County. Jim went on to serve two years in the Army, drive...
Wanda Hilner
Nov 14, 2025
Wanda K. Hilner, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home in Boardman Lake Glens. Wanda Frances was born July 19, 1938, in Teaneck, NJ, to John and Doris (Jenss) Koedderich. She graduated from Teaneck Senior High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hood College in Frederick,...
Joseph W. Mariage
Nov 13, 2025
Joseph W. Mariage, age 93, of Rapid City, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 with family by his side. Joe was born and raised in Rapid City, Michigan, the oldest son of George and Gretchen Mariage, who owned and operated the GEM grocery. A lifelong learner, he was a proud member of the first graduating class of Northwestern Michigan...
Christian "Chris" Joe Copeland
Nov 13, 2025
Christian "Chris" Joe Copeland, 77, of Elk Rapids, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Chris was born on August 30, 1948, in Traverse City to the late Leo and Alice (Inman) Copeland. He grew up in Elk Rapids, graduating with the class of 1966, and never once considered calling anywhere else home. He...
Hedges Macdonald Jr.
Nov 11, 2025
Hedges Macdonald Jr, 81, passed away November 11, 2025. Hedges was born and raised in Chicago. He graduated from North Park University with a degree in Theater Arts. In 1979, he moved to Traverse City and found his home at the Old Town Playhouse where he was especially known for his character roles. In later years, he was active in...
Christopher "Chris" Lee Kneer
Nov 9, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Lee Kneer, 58, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 9, 2025. Chris was born on January 6, 1967, in Oxnard, California, to the late Jerry and Wilma "Jean" (Maxwell) Kneer. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Ann Arbor before settling in Traverse City in 1972, where they have remained ever since. A...
Carole Adeline Donaldson
Nov 8, 2025
Carole Adeline Donaldson, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her home. Carole was born on October 4, 1931, in Mount Clemens, Michigan to the late Frank and Leona (Brockman) Horning. She married the love of her life, Ralph Donaldson in 1952. He preceded her in death in 2004. Carole was a gifted...
Helen Anne Nehls
Nov 8, 2025
Helen Nehls was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 9, 1928, and passed away on November 8, 2025, just one day before her 97th birthday. Helen married her high school sweetheart, Edward Nehls. Together they attended Michigan State University, where she majored in nutrition and was a proud member of the Alpha Phi sorority. After college, Helen and Edward settled...
Garry Martin Boyer
Nov 8, 2025
Garry Martin Boyer, 73, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 at his home under the care of hospice with his family by his side. Garry was born on October 13, 1952 in Detroit to the late Paul L. and Harriet A. (Ball) Boyer. Garry moved to the Farmington area in middle school and graduated from high...
Patricia "Patsy" Anne Rockburn
Nov 7, 2025
Patricia "Patsy" Anne Rockburn, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, with her family at her side. Patsy was born on July 1, 1943 in Traverse City, to the late Patrick and Marcelle "Marcy" (Kortokrax) Robinson. She was the eldest of five. Patsy enjoyed many things including lighthouses, walking, and her cat Bandit. She...
Joy Colleen Hamm
Nov 7, 2025
Joy Colleen Hamm, age 96, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Joy was born on July 16, 1929, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to John C. and Lyda (Platschorre) Voshel. She attended Grand Haven High School, where she met the love of her life, Charles "Charlie" Hamm. The...
