Gregory Edward Piaskowski
Jun 7, 2020
A mass to celebrate the life of Greg will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. In compliance with current public health standards and in respect to those attending, face coverings and social distancing are required. Traverse City – Gregory Edward Piaskowski entered into eternal life on Sunday, June...
Sara Judith Boven
Jun 7, 2020
Sara Judith Boven, 46, died June 7, 2020 at home in the presence of her family. Anyone who knew Sara knew her big smile and her big laugh. Also, her big heart. She was born September 20, 1973 in Traverse City and started school at age three at the Montessori Children's House on Seventh Street. Sara graduated from Traverse City...
Robert "Bob" Lee Digue
Jun 7, 2020
Robert "Bob" Digue, 74, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob suffered a stroke four years ago and had COPD, he fought very courageously to the end. Bob was born on December 7, 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Joseph and Jean (Radcliffe) Digue. He married his high...
Thomas Wentworth Littlefield
Jun 4, 2020
Dr Thomas Wentworth Littlefield, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 in the Villages, FL.at the age of 79. He was born to Elinor and Ernest Littlefield on August 30, 1940, in Detroit, MI. Tom was a life-long scholar who graduated with honors in 1958 from the University Of Detroit Jesuit High School; in1962 from the...
Robert A. Pierson
Jun 4, 2020
Robert (Bob) Arthur Pierson, 89, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 with his wife by his side. He valiantly fought cancer for over 14 years with positivity and great faith. His strength was greatly admired by his family. Bob's family will always be grateful for the kindness and compassion shown by the staff at Munson Medical...
Beulah "Bea" Gwen Jakielek
Jun 4, 2020
SUTTONS BAY – Beulah (Bea) Gwen Jakielek, 93, of Suttons Bay, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, June 4, 2020, amidst her family. She was born at home in Buckley, Michigan on May 23, 1927 to Carlton Olney and Dorothy Effa (Bigger) Stevens. During high school, her family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan for a short time, but returned...
Elizabeth Garn
Jun 2, 2020
Elizabeth Garn, 90, of Empire, passed away June 2, 2020. Elizabeth was born on May 6, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany, to the late Bernhard and Marie Wulff. She married the love of her life Harry Garn who preceded her in death in 2010. Together they had three children. Her daughter Irene Garn also precedes her in death. Elizabeth carried on...
Wilfred "Bill" John Baatz
Jun 2, 2020
TRAVERSE CITY - Wilfred John "Bill" Baatz, 83, of Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Bill was born on Friday, March 5, 1937 to the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Bowen) Baatz in Empire. He graduated from Empire High School and then served in the U. S. Air Force from 1957 until 1960,...
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...
