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William "Bill" A. Heston

William "Bill" A. Heston

Sep 13, 2025

William "Bill" A. Heston, 89, of Glen Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Munson Hospice House. No services will take place. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Dale Morrison

Dale Morrison

Sep 13, 2025

Dale Morrison, 70, of Traverse City passed away September 13, 2025. Dale was born on November 20, 1954 in Mt. Clemens to the late James Donald and Ella Eleanor (Schulein) Morrison. He was raised in the Pinckney area and had many wonderful memories spending time in Hillman during the summer months with his grandparents. He graduated from John Glen High...

Anna Mae Fry

Anna Mae Fry

Sep 13, 2025

Anna Mae (Jones) Fry, age 100, died peacefully at home Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Traverse City, MI where she was surrounded by her family. Anna was born in Ventura, Iowa February 10, 1925, to parents Hugh Ivan Jones and Elizabeth Margaret (Conroy) Jones. Anna moved to Detroit in 1943 and worked for the war effort in a GM factory....

Pam Tinsley

Pam Tinsley

Sep 12, 2025

My wife of 28 years, Pam, lost her battle with cancer September 12, 2025. She at her bedside, myself and her faithful dog Winchester, she went to her rest peacefully in her sleep, as she wanted, with no pain. Survived by her devoted husband, her daughter Bailey, her mother Penny, brother Tim, sister Leslie and dog Winchester who refused to...

Howard John Yost

Howard John Yost

Sep 12, 2025

Howard John Yost, 94, of Lake Ann and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 at the Orchard House Assisted Living. Howard was born on November 5, 1930 in Adrian to the late William George and Florence (Guinen) Yost. On June 20, 1959 he married Janice Ferry and together they have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Howard...

Ken Gregory

Ken Gregory

Sep 10, 2025

Surrounded by "his girls", Ken passed away on the evening of September 10th 2025 after a long and valiant fight. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on September 4th 1954 to Alfred and Marjorie (Sutherland) Gregory, his early years set the tone for a life that was built around an appreciation for the natural world. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries...

Patrick L. Fitzgerald

Patrick L. Fitzgerald

Sep 10, 2025

Pat Fitzgerald, age 79, of Kingsley passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1945, Pat married his high school sweetheart, Donna, and together they built a life filled with love, family, and hard work. He spent his career working in the family hardware store and later at General Motors. Pat was loved and respected by...

Brenda Jean Sander

Brenda Jean Sander

Sep 9, 2025

Brenda Jean Powell Sander, 79, of Elk Rapids and formerly of East Lansing, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House. Brenda was born on October 9, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late John and Nessie (Evens) Powell. After graduating from high school, she began her career...

James"Jim" E. Noller

James"Jim" E. Noller

Sep 8, 2025

James Edwin Noller, 87, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. Jim was born April 5, 1938, in Marion, Indiana. A gifted trumpet player, Jim attended Indiana University before transferring to Ball State Teacher's College for his BA and Western Michigan University for his MA in Science Education. Jim and Joanne Hays were married for...

Nancy Ann Winfrey

Nancy Ann Winfrey

Sep 8, 2025

Nancy Ann Winfrey, 70, of Cedar, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home. Friends are welcome visit with Nancy's family on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684.

Arthur John Christiansen

Arthur John Christiansen

Sep 6, 2025

Arthur J. Christiansen, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. He was born to Arnold H. Christiansen and Eileen W. Christiansen (Dietz) in Detroit, MI on December 7th, 1948. He left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Arthur was a man whose heart belonged to his family, friends, and the simple joys of life....

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Geer

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Geer

Sep 6, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Geer, 66, of Traverse City, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Ken was born on February 4, 1959, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Ronald and Marguerite Geer. From an early age, he was shaped by a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys. A proud graduate of Traverse City...

Franklin "Frank" Delano Krystiniak

Franklin "Frank" Delano Krystiniak

Sep 5, 2025

Franklin Delano Krystiniak, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at French Manor Terra with his loving family at his side. Frank was born on January 30, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Arlene Louise (Near) and Stanley John Krystiniak. He attended St. Isadore Catholic Grade School and Catholic Central High School in...

Esther Marie Perry

Esther Marie Perry

Sep 5, 2025

Esther Marie (Burnett) Armbruster Perry, 87, of Mesick, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Esther was born on December 19, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Hazen John and Dolly Juliette (Wilton) Burnett. She graduated from Cooley High School in 1956. Shortly after, in 1956, she married Louis...

Mitchel "Mitch" Hosler

Mitchel "Mitch" Hosler

Sep 4, 2025

Mitchel "Mitch" Alan Hosler, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2025. Mitch was born on March 22, 1954, in Traverse City, the third son of the late Robert J. Hosler, Sr, and Phyllis J. (Pike) Hosler. He married Vivian Ellen Boyle in Traverse City on September 8, 1973. He was a lifelong baker, spending more than...

Ronald Michael Rysso

Ronald Michael Rysso

Sep 3, 2025

Ronald Michael Rysso, 88 of Williamsburg and formerly of Grayling passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 at Autumn House. Ron was born on April 6, 1937 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Reuben and Ilmi (Saastamoinen) Rysso. In 1958 Ron married Maureen Murphy in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Ron grew up in Ishpeming. He joined the Air Force after high...

Gerald "Jerry" Solanics

Gerald "Jerry" Solanics

Sep 2, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Solanics Jerry, age 82, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Solanics and Eileen Barnes, and his brother Paul. He is survived by his husband Christopher Miner; his son Geoffrey with his wife Stacy, and their daughter Madelyn Ostenson; and his daughter Jennifer and her fiancé Roy Chapman. Born in...

Kirsten Leahna Bott

Kirsten Leahna Bott

Sep 2, 2025

Kirsten Leahna Bott, 69 years old of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. Kirsten was born on April 14th,1956 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Sharon Day and Charles Anderson. She spent most of her early childhood playing baseball and riding bikes on the streets of Ann Arbor with her brothers....

Russell Warren Casselman

Russell Warren Casselman

Sep 1, 2025

Russell "Russ" Warren Casselman, 69, of Buckley passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Russ was born on April 9, 1956 in Flint, MI to the late Russell Henry and LaVonne Marie (Beckner) Casselman. He graduated from Clio High School. Following high school, he went to Mott Community College and eventually Northwestern Michigan College...

Brian Lewis

Brian Lewis

Sep 1, 2025

Brian Lewis of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65. Born in Detroit on May 19, 1960, to Edward and Jean Lewis, Brian grew up in Chelsea, Michigan, with his brothers Jon and Steven. In high school he discovered a lifelong...

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