Gregory Ferguson
Sep 9, 2020
Gregory Scot Ferguson, age 57, passed away on September 9, 2020 at his home in Traverse City after battling health issues for many years. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey (Carol) Ferguson of Lighthouse Point, Florida; nephews Alexander Ferguson of Washington DC and Andrew Ferguson of Miami FL; uncle Robert (Bob) Hemstreet of Victorville California; and many cousins located...
Rose Marie Smith
Sep 9, 2020
Rose Marie (Alldread) Smith passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on September 9, 2020 after a long illness. She was born to Theodore and Bertha Alldread on September 19, 1932. She grew up in the Alanson area north of Petoskey and graduated from Petoskey High School. She then moved to Flint and completed her degree in cosmetology....
Ernest "Ernie" Smith
Sep 8, 2020
Maple City resident Ernest H. (Ernie) Smith died on September 8, 2020. His final days at his beloved Glen Lake were spent surrounded by family and friends as he made his way home after a long illness. Ernie was a World War II veteran and a self-made man who overcame great challenges to create an amazing life and legacy. He...
John A. Hays
Sep 6, 2020
John Aral Hays, returned to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2020 after a valiant battle with septic shock and failing lungs. He was 84 years of age. John was born on Nov. 21, 1935 in Crane, Texas to the late John Fielding and Mildred Annie (Conklin) Hays. John graduated from Crane High School in 1955. He enrolled at...
Barbara Mcclellan
Sep 6, 2020
"You're full of wet hay" This was one of Mom's favorite expressions when someone was teasing. She had a sense of humor, well-needed in the life she led. Barbara Jean McClellan died peacefully at Munson Hospice surrounded by her children. She was 91 years old. She was born in El Paso, Texas, to Robert (Robbie) and Val Norman, the youngest...
Dr. Jay H. Jones
Sep 6, 2020
Jay Hutchinson Jones, age 59, passed away on September 6th 2020 at Munson's Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan. Born August 7, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan to Mike and Judy (Bates) Jones, he grew up in Ypsilanti and Milan Michigan alongside his brother Kyle. Jay attended Eastern Michigan University on swimming and academic scholarships and Wayne State University for medical...
Larry Muzzarelli
Sep 5, 2020
Larry Muzzarelli, 92, of Lake Ann passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on September 5, 2020. Larry was born on October 25, 1927 in Detroit to the late Otto and Lillian (Miller) Muzzarelli. He was the fourth in line in the loving family that included Eda, Walker, Elmer, Betty and Arthur. Larry was preceded...
Steve A. Morse
Sep 3, 2020
Franklin Ames (Steve) Morse II of Traverse City passed away in his home on September 3, 2020 after a 4 month long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by family, music, and poetry in his final hours. Steve was born to Franklin and Claire (Treat) Morse on July 3, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana. Steve attended Adams High School...
Arlene Lois Moody
Sep 2, 2020
Arlene Lois Moody, 87, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in the care of family in Traverse City. Arlene Lois Basch was born on March 9, 1933 to parents Arthur and Laura (née Oleson) Basch in Traverse City. She grew up in Port Oneida alongside her sisters Jean and Judith. Arlene married Melvin Moody and together they celebrated marriage and...
Frieda Marie Guenther
Sep 1, 2020
Frieda M. Guenther, 94, of Traverse City passed away on Monday, September 1, 2020 at her home.
Marilyn Louise Mero
Aug 30, 2020
Marilyn Louise Mero, passed away on August 30, 2020, at the age of 67 years, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI., She was born on May 18, 1953 to Robert and Lavinia (Schaub) Moss of Interlochen, Michigan. She was predeceased by her Father Robert Moss and Husband Phillip Mero. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in...
Alice Neva Casto
Aug 29, 2020
Alice Neva Casto died August 29, 2020 at MMC with family at her side. Alice was born September 16, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late David R. and Helen (Sells) Brightbill. On June 10, 1950 Alice married the late Dale L. Casto in Fort Worth, Texas. Together they raised 3 children. Alice and Dale were married 43 years before...
Sandra K. Altemann
Aug 29, 2020
Sandra Kaye Yerke Altemann, 69, passed away August 29, 2020. Sandra was born in Detroit, Sept. 17, 1950. Sandra graduated from Henry Ford High School in Detroit, completed her Baccalaureate degree at Eastern Michigan University and earned her Master's degree through Oakland University. Sandra was a proud a teacher and longtime advocate within, and for the public school system. Her...
Beverly Ann Crisman
Aug 27, 2020
Traverse City - Beverly Ann Crisman, 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Beverly Ann Brogan was born in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada on September 24, 1938 to parents Robert and Winnifred (née Fraser) Brogan. Bev was raised alongside her brothers Keith and Buddy. She graduated from Wayne State University in 1959 with her degree...
Helen Ann Childs
Aug 27, 2020
Helen Ann Childs (formerly Randle) 84, of Traverse City, passed away quietly on August 27, 2020. A service will be held at a later date to honor Helen's life, when it is a safer time to do so.
Donald "Don" Livingston
Aug 25, 2020
Donald R. (Don) Livingston of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, August 25, at Munson Medical Center with his loving family at his side after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was 81. Don was born in Flint on June 30, 1939 to his wonderful parents Jack and Pearl (Methner) Livingston. He built a successful career with AAA Michigan that spanned 38...
Lawrence "Larry" Voss
Aug 24, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" Voss, 80, of Traverse City, and the open road for 15 years, has departed to be the captain of his eternal boating trip. Larry was born August 27, 1939 to the late Donald and Eva (Pearl) Voss. He was one of three children who all preceded him in death; brothers George and William and sister Nancy Foote. Larry,...
Herbert "Herbie" Harry Sweet Sr.
Aug 23, 2020
Herbert (Herbie) Harry Sweet, 88, of Kingsley Michigan passed away surrounded by those he loved August 23,2020. Herbie was a retired SSGT in the United States Airforce and a Vietnam Veteran. He married the love of his life, Barbra Struble September 9, 1951. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, to become one of the finest...
Elizabeth Anne Detloff
Aug 23, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Elizabeth "Betty" A. Detloff, age 76 of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Elizabeth worked for TCAPS food and nutrition services at west high, a job she truly enjoyed. She belonged to St. Francis Parish where she served as a Eucharistic minister and laundry lady. Elizabeth is survived by her sons; Phil (Shari) and...
