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Elly And Wally Tupper

Elly And Wally Tupper

Feb 4, 2021

Traverse City – Luella Jean Tupper, 87, passed away January 28, 2021 at Northport Highlands in Northport, Mich. Wallace Leal Tupper, 87, passed away February 4, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich. After 64 years of marriage, they are now together at the big classic car show in the sky with the top down and their hair...

Richard James Dunbar Jr.

Richard James Dunbar Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

Richard James Dunbar Jr., 62, of Traverse City passed away February 3, 2021. He was born in Detroit on May 21, 1958, son to Richard James and Rosemary Louise (Platte) Dunbar. Richard grew up in Dearborn Heights. He graduated from Divine Child High School in Dearborn and attended Henry Ford Community College. After moving to Traverse City in 1978 with...

Dennis Wells

Dennis Wells

Feb 3, 2021

Dennis Wells, 80, of Traverse City passed away in his home Wednesday, February 3rd 2021, surrounded by family and his closest friends. Dennis lived a vibrant active life. Dennis grew up with his brothers and parents in Traverse City on the family farm. He was a licensed pilot, outdoor sportsman, decorated Veteran, business owner and conservation advocate. Dennis will remain...

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan

Feb 2, 2021

Elizabeth Mabel Harlan (Beth) passed away on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 from complications of the Corona Virus at Northport Highlands Memory Care Facility with her loving husband, John, by her side. Beth was born on September 11, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to Joe and Myrtle Henninger. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan attending Cass Tech and Wayne University. She...

Justin Jacobs

Justin Jacobs

Feb 2, 2021

Justin Robert Jacobs, 29, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home. Justin was born on January 13, 1992 in Traverse City. Justin worked in the family business Perfect Fence. In his spare time, he loved riding his dirt bike and in the winter snowmobiling. He also enjoyed wrenching on his snowmobile, dirt bike...

Marcia Marie Lynch

Marcia Marie Lynch

Feb 2, 2021

Marcia Marie Owens Lynch, born November 18, 1925, in a "holler" in eastern Kentucky to Loretta Hale Owens and Jason N. Owens, left this earthly life on February 2, 2021. The middle child of a loving family, Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Frances Mae Foreman, and very recently, by her younger brother, James William...

James Pryor, Sr.

James Pryor, Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

James Pryor Sr., 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at his home in Traverse City, MI on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born on July 1, 1935 in Detroit, MI, to Joseph and Frances (Topolewski) Pryor. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 955 Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean...

Hazel Wistrand

Hazel Wistrand

Feb 2, 2021

Hazel Wistrand, long time resident of East Bay Twp, MI and New Smyrna Beach, FL took her final journey from Earth to her eternal home in heaven on Feb 2, 2021, into the welcoming arms of her Lord and Savior. Hazel's early years were spent in Naples, Florida as a member of a large pioneer family. In 1960 she moved...

Dennis "Denny" A. Berglund

Dennis "Denny" A. Berglund

Jan 31, 2021

Dennis Albert Berglund (Denny), 80, of Traverse City, formerly of Levering, passed away on January 31, 2021. Denny was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Irma (nee Chilson) and Roy Berglund with his older brother Donald and his twin; Dean. Denny spent his early years in Wild Rose, WI, where he attended Wild Rose High School as a member of the...

Donald Wilbur Brown

Donald Wilbur Brown

Jan 30, 2021

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown, 92 of Charlevoix and Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his wife Sue at his side. Don was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Wilbur Sylvester and Marguerite (Powers) Brown in Charlevoix, MI. Honorably, Don served our Country in the United States Army in Italy at the end of...

Arthur Gary Fortin

Arthur Gary Fortin

Jan 30, 2021

Arthur Gary Fortin, 65, of Lake Ann passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. Gary was born on May 4, 1955 in Detroit to the late Gerald and Sarah Frances(Thorne) Fortin. He went to school at Brandon High School in Ortonville, MI. After his time in school Gary honorably served our Country in the United States Navy on...

Sean Matthew Crean

Sean Matthew Crean

Jan 30, 2021

Sean Matthew Crean, 39, of Lake Ann, MI passed home to Jesus quietly with his family close Sat., Jan. 30th. He was born in Alpena, MI on Oct. 7th, 1981, his family moved to Detroit where he lived until relocating to Traverse City. Sean was a vibrant and suave soul; he was a very active person. Sean loved to travel,...

Betty Ellen Miller

Betty Ellen Miller

Jan 30, 2021

Betty Ellen Miller, of Traverse City, Michigan lived with the true hope that to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4: 13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:8) and after 91 years of life on earth, she was immediately welcomed to heaven on January 30 by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty was also...

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown

Jan 30, 2021

Donald "Don" Wilbur Brown, 92 of Charlevoix and Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home with his wife Sue at his side. Don was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Wilbur Sylvester and Marguerite (Powers) Brown in Charlevoix, MI. Honorably, Don served our Country in the United States Army in Italy at the end of...

Donald Francis Kleinrichert

Donald Francis Kleinrichert

Jan 29, 2021

Donald Francis Kleinrichert, 84 of Traverse City (formerly Ft. Wayne, IN), went to the Lord January 29, 2021. He was born in Ft. Wayne March 4, 1936, son to Paul F. and Marie L (Kappel) Kleinrichert. Donald went to school in Ft. Wayne, following which he joined the US Navy in 1954. He proudly served aboard the USS Lake Champlain...

Robert Lyon

Robert Lyon

Jan 29, 2021

Robert "Bob" Edward Lyon, 89, of Traverse City, Michigan, peacefully went to join his wife of 69 years in Heaven on January 29, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1931, to the late Charles and Bertha (Farr) Lyon at their home on their beloved fruit farm. Bob would eventually become the third generation of Lyons to own and operate...

Marialyce Ann Pelton

Marialyce Ann Pelton

Jan 27, 2021

EASTPORT - Marialyce Pelton passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Eastport Village Care Home. Marialyce was born on September 7th, 1937 to Ernie and Dorothy Pelton of Elk Rapids. She is survived by her sister, Lorna (Joe) Chile of Acme, two nephews; Matt (Tammy) Chile of Traverse City, Scott (Michelle) Chile of Texas, three great nieces; three great...

Lennox Jack Sutton

Lennox Jack Sutton

Jan 26, 2021

Sutton, Lennox Jack passed away on January 26, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan. Jack was born on September 18, 1927 to Jesse and Aleta (Shekell) Sutton and was raised in Northville, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Panama. On July 27, 1951, he married Mary Ann Ayers and they moved...

Marilyn J. Scheck

Marilyn J. Scheck

Jan 26, 2021

Marilyn Jeanine Scheck, 87, of Traverse City, passed away on January 26, 2021 completing her earthly journey. Those who knew Marilyn can safely say that after being born into the world on August 8, 1933 to the late Everett and Carmen (Ross) Carder, she could have easily fit into the life of a gypsy. Her sense of adventure and love...

Valmor "John" Gauthier

Valmor "John" Gauthier

Jan 26, 2021

Valmor John Gauthier "John" passed away January 26th 2021 surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years and his children. He was born June 22, 1932 to Edmond and Agnes Gauthier. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, brother and friend to many. John was a proud veteran and served the country he loved. If you asked his...

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