Dale Alden Miller
Nov 6, 2025
Dale Alden Miller, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 6, 2025. Born on July 5, 1935, in Fowlerville, Michigan, to Charles and Dorothy (Chappel) Miller, Dale spent most of his childhood in Stockbridge, where he attended Stockbridge High School. He was a proud member of the school's football team that won the...
Ron Barnes
Nov 4, 2025
Ronald Barnes (Barney), 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kewadin, Michigan, on January 3, 1939, to Vern and Treva Barnes. Ron was a storyteller by nature, and he lived out his own story well. He spent 63 amazing years with his wife, Karen, and we know they are...
Guy Scott King
Nov 4, 2025
Guy Scott King, 73, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2025. Guy was born on September 28, 1952 in Dearborn, MI to the late John Scott and Gladys Marie (Cox) King. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Anne McCoskey, in 1983 at Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. They were blessed with a...
Daniel "Dan" Asa Muehling
Nov 3, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Asa Muehling, 63, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Munson Medical Center with his family at his side. Dan was born on July 31, 1962, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Waldemar and Mary (Houghton) Muehling. He married the love of his life, Julie Marie Freundl, on May 28, 1983, also in...
Dennis Anthony Merrifield
Nov 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dennis Anthony Merrifield A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Dennis Anthony Merrifield passed away peacefully on November 3, at home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and faithful dog, Stella. Born on September 5, 1940, to John and Elva Merrifield, Dennie lived a life that radiated laughter, kindness, and joy. His presence lit...
Peter Jon Shuert
Nov 3, 2025
Peter Jon Shuert, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan (formally of Grosse Pointe, Michigan) passed away on November 3, 2025, in the presence of family. Peter was born February 22, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. Peter was a second-generation business owner of Engineering Reproduction Inc. of Detroit, Michigan. While he was successful in his career his main priority was always the...
Daniel John Flitz
Nov 2, 2025
Daniel John Flitz, 74, of Lake Ann, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home. Dan was born on June 11, 1951, in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Louise (Meyer) Flitz. Dan attended Ferris State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. After school, he returned to Saginaw and started working with Baker Perkins,...
Tamera Jo Watson
Nov 2, 2025
Traverse City – Tamera Jo Watson, 60, of Traverse City passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 2, 2025. Tamera was born on March 20, 1965, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Pauline Evelyn (Short) Hammond and Joseph Leonard Watson. Beautiful, creative, smart, silly, loving - these words just touch the surface on describing Tamera. She was fancy and...
Rick Pascoe
Nov 1, 2025
Richard Lewis "Rick" Pascoe passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be remembered for his kindness, his devotion to family, and the many ways he contributed to his community throughout his life. Born on September 16, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, Rick was known for his gentle spirit, warm humor, and the steadfast work...
Muriel Joan Avery
Nov 1, 2025
Muriel Joan Avery, 93, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Muriel was born on August 7, 1932, in Kingsley, Michigan, to the late Ivan and Bessie (Voice) Wilson. On October 26, 1951, she married the late Nahum Edward Avery, also in Kingsley. Together they lovingly raised four...
Marion Yahr
Oct 31, 2025
Marion Andrew Yahr, age 92, of Traverse City, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 31, 2025. Marion was a member of Grawn Bible Methodist Church. A veteran of the United States Navy, we thank him for his service to our country. Marion was preceded in death by his son, Clayton Yahr; grandson, David Yahr; parents, Clayton...
Jane Bluhm
Oct 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret "Jane" Bluhm, age 91, of Lake Ann, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Jane was born in Detroit, MI on October 16th, 1934 to Julius and Gwendolyn Tragge. She was a proud alumna of Eastern Michigan University,...
Betty Jean Baker
Oct 29, 2025
Betty Jean Spence was born on August 6, 1926 to Simon and Julia Spence in Howard City, Michigan. She was one of nine children and outlived all of her siblings. She met and married the love of her life, James C. Baker Jr. in Howard City, Michigan on June 2, 1950. They were married for 37 years. Betty had two...
Edward "Eddie" William Janis
Oct 28, 2025
It's with immense sadness, heartbreak and devastation that we announce the passing of our beloved son Edward (Eddie) William Janis at his home in Karlin, MI on October 28th 2025. Eddie, 55 years old, was formerly a resident in Traverse City, MI and moved to Karlin around 3 years ago. He was the son of William (Bill) and Susanne (Susie)...
Rodney S. Tesarz
Oct 28, 2025
Rodney S. Tesarz (age 62) went to meet his Lord and Savior on Oct 28, 2025. Rodney was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1963, to Richard and Rosemary (Senkowski) Tesarz. He was the fourth of five children and was predeceased by his brothers Russ and Randy Tesarz. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Tolle-Newton) Tesarz, children Mariah...
George H. Guffey Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
George H. Guffey Jr , 77 of Mesick, Mi passed away on October 28th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend of 47 beautiful years, Doris (Macy) Guffey. Born Aug 1st, 1948 in Inkster, Mi to the late Dorothy and George Guffey, George was the oldest of 4 and the only boy. He graduated...
Jeanne P. Falberg
Oct 27, 2025
Jeanne P. Falberg of Traverse City, Michigan, was born July 24, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Gaylord, Michigan, at the age of 100. Before her marriage, Jeanne worked as a secretary for the Christ Church Cranbrook and the Episcopal Church headquarters in Washington, D.C., where her strong faith and dedication to service...
June Christine Baatz
Oct 27, 2025
June Christine Baatz, 96, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1929 in Lancaster, PA to the late James and Dorothy Christine (Schifla) O'Connor. She graduated from High School in Hastings and on April 10, 1954 she married Robert Daniel Baatz. They moved up north and soon after welcomed their daughter Peggy into the...
Chuck Edward Jakee
Oct 26, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Edward Jakee Sr passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He died peacefully at Medilodge of GTC in Traverse City. He was born October 26, 1944, in Traverse City to Clara (Gains) Jakee and John Jakee. Chuck was the 8th of 9 children born to John and Clara in Traverse City. Early on...
Carleen Kay Markle
Oct 25, 2025
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Carleen Kay Markle took the hand of Jesus and was escorted to her heavenly home, reuniting her with the love of her life, Keith, and two of her sons at 11:28 AM, October 25th, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. Carleen was born September 13, 1934, in Lansing, Michigan, where she was...
