Mark Ronald Alford Jr.
Jun 1, 2020
Mark Ronald Alford Jr., 42, of Traverse City was taken too soon from us following a sudden heart attack on June 1, 2020. He was born in Traverse City, October 29, 1977. Mark is missed by those who knew and loved him for his generous spirit. Mark loved life and it showed. As a child scurrying around Cherry Festival activities...
Ralph E. "Boots" Wolff, Jr.
Jun 1, 2020
A longstanding and respected Traverse City businessman and former owner of Petertyl Drug, Ralph E. "Boots" Wolff, Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 1st, 2020. He was just 18 days shy of his 92nd birthday. Boots was born on June 18, 1928, in Muskegon, Michigan to R. E. Wolff, Sr., and Sarah Elizabeth (Wirkler) Wolff. The oldest of...
Janice Swanson Carda
May 31, 2020
On May 31, 2020, Janice Swanson Carda, with her loving family beside her, passed away from a massive stroke. Jan leaves behind her husband, Michael Carda; her beloved daughter Caitlin Tracey; the son -in-law she would have picked, Kyle Tracey and the best gift she ever got, her grandson, Liam. She also leaves behind her favorite and only sibling, Denice...
James "Jim" Joseph Beckett
May 29, 2020
A public mass to celebrate the life of Jim will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church and announced at a later date. James J. Beckett, age 97, of Traverse City, passed away at 5:08 a.m. May 29th just where he wanted to be - at his home of 59 years on Apache Pass. He is now reunited with his...
Christina Seaberg
May 28, 2020
SEABERG, CHRISTINA MARIE; 62; of Grawn, MI passed on Thursday, May 28th. 2020 in the privacy and comfort of her home. A private service for immediate family members only to celebrate Christina's life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City, MI. Burial and final blessing will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery...
Elberta E. Roseberry
May 27, 2020
Elberta Ellen Roseberry, 81, of Traverse City, formerly of DeWitt, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home. Elberta was born on May 13, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Rysenga) Schascheck. She married the love of her life, Earl Roseberry on August 4, 1962 at Trinity Lutheran in Kalamazoo. They were...
Arleen Mae Hewlett
May 27, 2020
Arleen Mae Hewlett, 102, of Traverse City and formerly of Mt. Pleasant and Holland, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at French Manor Extended Care in Traverse City. Arleen was born on Tuesday, April 16, 1918 to the late Iral and Lena (Schram) Philips in Remus, MI. She graduated from high school there and then continued her education at Central...
Pastor Orson D. Deemer
May 26, 2020
Pastor Orson Dwight Deemer, age 59, of Lake Ann, formerly of Leroy, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Orson was born on August 31, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan to Denziel and Gaylee (Hicks) Deemer. He married the love of his life Cindy Holley on July 28, 1984 in Lansing. Orson heard the...
Samuel James Hearne
May 26, 2020
Samuel James Hearne, 16, of Leland was called home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020. James was born on April 1, 2004, to Samuel Mitchell and Terri Lynn (Codd) Hearne. James attended St. Mary's School and was completing the 10th grade. James lived a life of love for God and service for others. He was very sociable...
Donald Robert Halstead
May 26, 2020
On May 26, 2020, the Honorable Donald Robert Halstead, 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, peacefully passed away at his home in Elk Rapids surrounded by his family. Born on September 10, 1942, he grew up in Detroit, the only child of the late Loyola (Chesney) Halstead. He graduated from De La Salle Collegiate High School in 1960 and the University of...
Guy Chandler
May 26, 2020
Williamsburg- Guy Clint Chandler of Williamsburg ( formerly Cascade, MI) passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the age of 94. Guy lived a full life and passed away with his family at his bedside. Guy was born to E.H. and Celia (Eller) on October 14, 1925 in Grayson County, Virginia. He graduated from Oak Hill Academy in 1943...
Pam Ryskamp
May 26, 2020
Pamela Ryskamp, 61, of Traverse City passed away on May 26, 2020 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born on December 1, 1958 in Traverse City to the late Anthony "Tony" Joseph and Jeanne Kathryn (Baesch) Halachukas. Pam graduated from Traverse City Senior High School class of 1977. She worked for Schelde...
Ruth Lavonne Lecornu
May 25, 2020
Ruth Lavonne LeCornu (Billington), of Traverse City passed away May 25, 2020. Per her request no services will be held. Please share your condolences here at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Dorothy Hilda Rollert
May 24, 2020
Dorothy (Mullins) Rollert On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Dorothy Hilda (Mullins) Rollert, beloved daughter, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, passed away to join so many others that preceded her. Dorothy was born to George Franklin and Dorothy (Ferguson) Mullins, married Howard Charles Rollert, and is survived by their son Michael Howard Rollert (wife Susan), grandchildren,...
John Wieland
May 23, 2020
John "Sparky" Wieland passed away on May 23, 2020. He was a strong, kind, generous spirit, whose family was his greatest pride and joy and is his great legacy. With his bride of 57 years, he used wisdom, patience, and humor to build their family, giving his children, and theirs, the foundation to build their own happy, successful lives. He...
Rodnie Stewart Welch
May 23, 2020
Rodnie Stewart Welch, 55, of Sheboygan, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 23rd, 2020. Rodnie was born on March 6, 1965, in Chicago, IL to Ivan and Shirley (Lake) Welch. He was employed by Burger King in Traverse City, MI for nearly 30 years; investing much of his heart into his work. He received significant recognition in his leadership...
Virginia "Ginny" Yarick
May 22, 2020
Virginia "Ginny" Yarick, 80, of Traverse City, completed her earthly journey May 22, 2020 with her loving daughters at her side. Ginny was born on March 13, 1940 to the late Robert Wagner and Alyse (DeVine) Wagner Gurtzweiler. She was one of two children. Her sister Carroll preceded her in death. In 1959 she married her soulmate, Richard "Dick" Yarick,...
Robert Ward Freeman
May 21, 2020
Robert "Bob" Ward Freeman, 81, of Cedar passed away May 21, 2020. He was born in Cedar December 31, 1938, son to Earl K. and Dora J. (Sheffer) Freeman. Bob leaves behind his wife Shirley (Croff); sons Jack (Janell), Ward (Terry) and Trent (Cammie); 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother Larry Freeman and sister Brenda Rattray. Bob was preceded in death...
James Harrison Hilt Sr.
May 20, 2020
James Harrison Hilt Sr., 82 of Old Mission MI passed away Wednesday, May 20th of heart failure. Jim was born in Detroit on December 16th 1937, son of the late George Ferdinand and Marian (Leighton) Happel from Poe Valley VA and Old Mission MI respectively. Jim attended school in Lake Worth FL, where he was a member of the marching...
Bernard "Ben" James Largent
May 18, 2020
Bernard James Largent "Ben" passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th, his 68th birthday. Ben was the oldest of five siblings, father of two and grandfather of one. Ben loved his family deeply and filled their lives with joy through his love of the outdoors, creating beautiful art, good food, music, sports, and his unwavering trust in the love of...
