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June Iris Neal

June Iris Neal

Dec 10, 2025

June Iris Neal, 85 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. June was born on January 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late Maurice and Helen (Crowley) Mead. She earned her bachelors and master's degrees in education from Western Michigan University. She went on to a successful career as a beloved teacher than spanned 34 years;...

Barbara Jean Moran

Barbara Jean Moran

Dec 8, 2025

Barbara Jean Moran, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of Alpena, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Autumn House Assisted Living. Barbara was born on August 8, 1943, in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Moran and Mildred (Garey) Moran. She is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Au and Mary Ann Fudge, along with seven nieces...

Cynthia Dianne Kan

Cynthia Dianne Kan

Dec 8, 2025

Cynthia Dianne Kan, 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. Cindy was born in Lansing, Michigan. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Western Michigan University and later at Northwestern Michigan College. In 1993, she married Stephen A. Kan, and together they shared 33 loving years of marriage. In...

Peter Titta

Peter Titta

Dec 8, 2025

Peter Titta, age 89, passed away on December 8, 2025. Born and raised in Three Rivers, Michigan, he graduated from Michigan State University and University of Michigan Law School. He practiced law in Grand Rapids for 40 years and was a partner at Rhoades- McKee law firm. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Buerkle, a brother, Louis...

William "Bill" Denoyer

William "Bill" Denoyer

Dec 6, 2025

William (Bill) Denoyer passed away at Munson Hospital on Dec. 6th at the age of 83. He was Born in Detroit to Roy and Dorothy Denoyer. The family soon moved back to Traverse City where he attended St. Francis School for 12 years and went on to graduate from Aquinas College with a degree in Business. There he met and...

Caroline M. Hentschel

Caroline M. Hentschel

Dec 6, 2025

Caroline May Hentschel (Strang) (Peck), 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Caroline was born on February 11, 1933, in Traverse City to the late Daniel and Cecil Peck. Caroline was the second born of 10 children to the Peck couple on her family's homestead. She held her residency...

Joan Marie Sweeney

Joan Marie Sweeney

Dec 6, 2025

Joan Marie Sweeney, 90, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Williamsburg, MI, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on June 3, 1935, in Amityville, NY to the late Edward and Mary (Rigo) Pinter. Joan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. On June 7, 1958, she married Raymond Francis Sweeney in Lindenhurst,...

Gregory Edward Sillence

Gregory Edward Sillence

Dec 6, 2025

Gregory Edward Sillence, known to family and friends as Greg, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2025. Born on February 8, 1988, in Ypsilanti to the late David Albert and Susan Elaine (Cox) Sillence, Greg grew up in the Detroit area alongside his brother, Michael David Sillence. Greg was a kind and humble man with a heart of gold. Though...

Narissa Grace Shaul-Heller

Narissa Grace Shaul-Heller

Dec 3, 2025

Narissa Grace Shaul-Heller, 45, passed away in the early morning of December 3, 2025, in Traverse City, MI after fighting a long illness. Narissa was born on April 4, 1980 to her loving parents, Mark and Joan Shaul in Cadillac, MI. Narissa graduated from Cadillac High School and went on to college and got her masters in Psychology. She spent...

Rosalie Kay Johnson

Rosalie Kay Johnson

Dec 3, 2025

Rosalie Kay Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on June 16, 1946, Rosalie spent most of her life in Bear Lake, Michigan, and also lived in Manistee, Onekama, and later Traverse City. Rosalie was known for her warm heart, vibrant spirit, and love for life. She enjoyed dancing, reading, snowmobiling, and...

Janet M. Kerr

Janet M. Kerr

Dec 3, 2025

Janet M. Kerr, 95, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Traverse Manor on December 3rd, 2025. Janet was born on January 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a beloved Kindergarten Teacher in Ypsilanti and Detroit for many years. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was very involved with the Cancer Society of Michigan....

Miller H. Schuck Jr.

Miller H. Schuck Jr.

Dec 2, 2025

Miller Harry Schuck, Jr., a man of quiet strength, deep loyalty, and lifelong love for family and the outdoors, passed away at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship, faith, and the gentle example of a life well lived. Born and raised in Marquette, Michigan by his mother Jean (Ojala) Schuck, Miller grew up fishing with cousins, playing...

John F. Hutchison

John F. Hutchison

Dec 2, 2025

John F. Hutchison, 77, of Empire, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on August 7, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John and Catherine Hutchison. He was married to his wife, Anna on December 20, 2000, in Leelanau County. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had...

Roberta Ann Cox

Roberta Ann Cox

Dec 1, 2025

Roberta Ann Cox, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Bobbi was born on January 20, 1940 in Pontiac to the late James and Eva (Malone) Hunt. She grew up alongside her siblings Jim, Frances and her twin sister Jeannine all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved...

Nancy S. Moyes

Nancy S. Moyes

Nov 28, 2025

Nancy Sommerville Moyes, 76, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after a ten year struggle with dementia. She died peacefully at French Manor, while under hospice care.Nancy was born on September 30, 1949 in Detroit to Wilson and Eleanor Sommerville. At an early age, Nancy discovered the power and beauty of music, which would soon become...

Ernest G. Zeigler

Ernest G. Zeigler

Nov 27, 2025

Ernest George Zeigler ("Ernie"), age 76, of Maple City, passed away on November 27, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born on October 23, 1949, in Traverse City to William and Emily "Jean" (Scott) Zeigler. He grew up in Empire, Michigan, and graduated from Glen Lake Schools. Following high school, Ernie proudly served in...

Michael Edward Sarber

Michael Edward Sarber

Nov 27, 2025

Michael Edward Sarber, 54, born November 3rd, 1971 passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully. Mike possessed a kind and gentle spirit. He delighted in entertaining, frequently cooking and grilling for loved ones and hosting lawn games like croquet, as well as billiards, a game in which he rarely lost and often competed. His love for music shone through as he attended...

Mark T. Sicinski

Mark T. Sicinski

Nov 27, 2025

Mark Sicinski, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 62. Mark was born on December 2, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Patricia Sicinski. He graduated from Riverside High School, Dearborn Heights in 1981 and Western Michigan University in 1986. Mark had a career in building...

Michael "Mike" J. Koper

Michael "Mike" J. Koper

Nov 27, 2025

Michael "Mike" James Koper, 43, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home. Mike was born on January 7, 1982, in Traverse City, to Thomas and Mary (Wager) Koper. Mike attended Northwestern Michigan College. He later received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. Mike was brilliant with computers. He worked...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Ankerson

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Ankerson

Nov 27, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Ankerson, 68, of South Boardman passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. Jeff believed in God, knew Jesus as his savior. He was born in Germany to the late Paul and Cyrilene (Grover) Ankerson on July 27, 1957 while his dad was serving in the Army. Jeff loved his country, he served in the army from 1977 through...

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