Roger J. Yedid
Oct 11, 2025
Roger J. Yedid, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Frederick Richard Shrimpton
Oct 10, 2025
A Living Legacy: Frederick Richard Shrimpton (02.02.1942 - 10.10.2025) Frederick Richard Shrimpton came into this world on February 2, 1942, born to Elizabeth May Shrimpton (Tavaglione) and Edward Albert Shrimpton. Fred became a proud big brother when James was born in November of 1946. Fred grew up in Detroit close to extended family and many friends. He graduated from Cody...
Mary Ellen Cooper
Oct 10, 2025
Mary E. Cooper, 76, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. Mary graduated from New Haven High School in 1967, earned her undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University, and received her MBA from Vanderbilt University. She retired from the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., where she was highly respected for her dedication and intellect. After...
Thomas L. Fettes
Oct 9, 2025
Thomas L Fettes age 75 years, of Traverse City Michigan passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 from complications following Surgery at Munson Hospital surrounded by family He was born on June 7, 1950 to Victor and Joan (Miller) Fettes in Battle Creek Michigan. He graduated from Lakeview high School and earned an Associates Degree at Kellogg Community College in business....
Dexter Lee Keller
Oct 8, 2025
Traverse City – Dexter Lee Keller, 86 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 at Munson Hospice House. Dexter was born on July 25, 1939 in Zeeland to the late Harry and Eleanor (Gorniewicz) Keller. On August 24, 1963 he married Arlene "Sue" Bassett in Grand Rapids. Dexter was a counselor for secondary education for over 36...
Kenneth Godin
Oct 7, 2025
Ken Godin died peacefully at home on October 7, 2025 in the loving presence of his family. Ken was a man of deep faith, a disciple, beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa/Papa, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend. Over the years he was involved with DeColores, Crusillo, St. Patrick Living Last Supper, That Man is You, and Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)....
Cathy Jo Kangas
Oct 7, 2025
Cathy Jo (Cotter) Kangas died peacefully at home on October 7, 2025. In September, she was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive cancer that she fought with every ounce of her being. Cathy was born in Carson City, Michigan but was primarily raised in Cheboygan, Michigan by her mother, Louise Cotter, and father, Joseph Cotter. Cathy grew up on Munro...
David "Buzz" Clark
Oct 5, 2025
David John Clark, of Traverse City, MI, affectionally known as "Buzz," joined his beloved wife, Mary, when he passed from this life on October 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy and finding peace. He was seventy-one. Buzz was born in Cadillac, MI, on January 2, 1954, to Joseph William Clark and Freida Louise Clark. The youngest of six children, Buzz...
Maxine Weaver Landon
Oct 4, 2025
Maxine Weaver Landon, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on October 4, 2025. Maxine was born on July 11, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Harold and Janet (Cairnduff) Weaver. She worked at The Flint Journal newspaper and attended Flint Junior College. She later worked at the Flint March of Dimes, Kelley Girls Inc, and...
Forest "Peanut" Dodson
Oct 4, 2025
Forest (Peanut) Allen Dodson, age 73, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Peanut was born in Detroit, the youngest of 6 children, to Russell and Hettie Dodson. He joined the army at 17, and was stationed in Kansas, and then in Germany. He married Jeanette, his wife of 49 years, in 1971. They raised their 3...
Linda Lawton Hewett
Oct 4, 2025
Linda Lawton Hewett, who was born in Westerly, RI, on July 1, 1947, and grew up in Michigan City, IN, peacefully left this life on October 4, 2025, in Traverse City, MI, after a courageous battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. She was the daughter of the late Marjorie (née Zeidler) and Raymond Lawton. Linda leaves behind her beloved husband, Alton...
Toni Butkovich
Oct 4, 2025
Annette "Toni" Rose Butkovich Toni Butkovich, 68, of Traverse City passed away on October 4, 2025 at Munson Hospice House after a long illness. Toni was born on July 3, 1957 in Detroit to the late Phillip and Dolly (Jacobi) Butkovich the youngest of 10 children. Toni was a plant manager in the manufacturing industry. Toni was the backbone of...
Amanda Lou Geiger
Oct 4, 2025
Amanda Lou Geiger, 83, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter and sister at her side on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Orchard Creek. Amanda was born on August 30, 1942, in Traverse City to the late Robert and Rachel (Meyers) Franke. She graduated from Traverse City High School in 1960. She married Donald Geiger in Traverse...
David Eugene Cussins
Oct 4, 2025
David Eugene Cussins, born on May 10, 1945, passed away on October 4, 2025. He married in 2001 to Helen Joy Crabtree, and they made Traverse City their permanent home. Together they enjoyed RVing, cruises and traveling. David is survived by his sisters, Janice and Jadean, their families and the extended family of nephews and nieces through marriage to Helen....
Susan Melinda Reid
Oct 4, 2025
Susan Melinda Reid, 61, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Susan was born on September 26, 1964, to James and Emma (Smith) Lee in Waycross, Georgia, and was raised in Bainbridge, Georgia. She was a vibrant soul known for her passion for life and her incredible strength. Her family would tell folks...
Roger Allen Schafer
Oct 4, 2025
Roger Allen Schafer, 75, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at Medilodge of Traverse City. Roger was born on July 7, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Godfred and Rachel (Schneider) Schafer. Over the years, Roger has lived in Saginaw, MI; Ocala, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. Roger worked in grocery supermarkets for much of...
James "Jim" R. Clark
Oct 4, 2025
James Robert Clark, age 74, of Interlochen, Michigan and formerly of Grand Rapids passed away on Saturday October 4, 2025 at his home in Interlochen. Jim was born December 5, 1950 in Wayne County Michigan to the late Robert and Isabel Clark. Jim was the youngest of three and moved with his parents to Louisiana and two sisters when he...
Betty Lou Letsche
Oct 3, 2025
Betty Lou Letsche, affectionately known as "Lou", passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 97, with family by her side. Lou was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She was born on May 29, 1928 in Titusville, Pennsylvania. She earned her teaching degree from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and was a devoted teacher...
Alexander "Andy" William Zerban
Oct 3, 2025
Alexander (Andy) William Zerban passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 3, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Zerban Wiliford (Matthew), son, Jason Zerban (Heather), grandchildren Grant Michael Wiliford and Isabella Rose Wiliford, and sister in-law Linda Clements (Shull). Andy was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Nancy Jo (Shull), his mother Elizabeth Garrison...
Laura Mae Johns
Oct 3, 2025
Laura Mae Johns, 93, of Traverse City, passed into the arms of Jesus at home on October 3, 2025, just a few days shy of her 94th birthday, which she just celebrated in Heaven. Laura was born on October 6, 1931, in Manistique, Michigan, to the late James and Jessie (Johnson) Neeson. She married the late Gerald "Jerry" Fay Johns...
