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Jean A. Brezina

Jean A. Brezina

Aug 31, 2025

Jean A. Brezina, 80, of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, Munson Medical Center. Jean's complete obituary will appear at a later date.

Marjorie Eckert

Marjorie Eckert

Aug 31, 2025

Marjorie Eckert, age 98, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 with family at her side. She lived in several locations in the Up North and the UP. She was a good mother to her children and their friends and spouses. She was a penny pincher which allowed us money to afford vacations. She really enjoyed...

Donald Carlton Mead

Donald Carlton Mead

Aug 30, 2025

Donald Carlton Mead, 90, of Louisville, KY, died on August 30, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born on January 16, 1935 in Houston, Texas, to the late Brian and Lucy (Key) Mead. On November 29, 1986, he married Carol June Plantinga. Donald Mead's schooling took place at his mother's knee in Lillebonne, France, in Scarsdale (NY) and at...

Donald Phillip Korb

Donald Phillip Korb

Aug 28, 2025

Donald P. "Don" Korb age 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Mesick, Michigan, passed away on Thursday August 28th, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on December 26th, 1936, in Traverse City, Michigan to the late George and Fannie (Harris) Korb. Don was a 1955 graduate of Traverse City St. Francis High...

Richard Send

Richard Send

Aug 27, 2025

Richard L Send (Dick), age 91 of Williamsburg, was called to his heavenly home on August 27, 2025. Dick was the youngest of 6 siblings growing up on a farm in Suttons Bay. He met the love of his life, Rose, in 1955 thanks to a little help from her father, Walter. Walter had been working with Dick at Parsons...

Jennifer Kay Heinfling (Nee. Pitcher)

Jennifer Kay Heinfling (Nee. Pitcher)

Aug 24, 2025

We bid farewell to Jennifer Kay Heinfling, (nee. Pitcher), 67, who departed from this world on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Jennifer was born in Huntington, Indiana on July 24, 1958 to the late William and Nellie (Wood) Pitcher. She married the late Jeff Heinfling on August 25, 1991 in Traverse City. She was a graduate of St Francis High School...

Terry Louise Addington

Terry Louise Addington

Aug 24, 2025

Terry L. Addington, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Remus, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and grand dog, Juner. Terry was born on November 22, 1947, in Lakeview, Michigan to Robert and Violet, (Cummings) Bradin. Terry loved and lived for her family and friends. She enjoyed making special meals,...

Florence Mae Rademaker

Florence Mae Rademaker

Aug 24, 2025

Florence Mae Rademaker, 92, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Meadow Valley Memory Care. Florence was born on September 20, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Cornelius and Florence (Zylema) Korhorn. She married Richard Adrian Rademaker on September 24, 1954, also in Grand Rapids. Florence spent most of her time as a homemaker....

Jack Peplinski

Jack Peplinski

Aug 23, 2025

Jack Peplinski of Singer Island, Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Traverse City, Michigan passed into New Life on August 23rd, 2025. He was born in Bay City, MI. September 7, 1937 to John & Tillie Peplinski who have preceded him in death. Jack had one sister Delores Herek, who preceded him in death. Jack grew up in the Bay City,...

Julia Saldaña

Julia Saldaña

Aug 22, 2025

Julia Saldaña (Jiménez) passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Traverse City, MI. Julia was born on April 12, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas to Nicolasa and José. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, son Jhonny, and four sisters. She is survived by her sons Michael (Cindy), Ralph (Katie), and daughter Anna (Richard); 10 grandchildren...

Leta Amon

Leta Amon

Aug 22, 2025

Leta Amon, age 86, formally of Williamsburg, MI passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Leta earned her master's in healthcare management and worked as a Nurse and Lead Administrator for the medical care facility in Traverse City for most of her 40 years in the profession. She honorably served our country in the United States Air Force and was...

Michael James Lober

Michael James Lober

Aug 21, 2025

Michael James Lober (Mike), 71, passed away at his home on August 21, 2025, after battling cancer and other medical concerns over the past few years. He was the brother of John, Bob and Beverly. Mike was born on June 15, 1954 in Toledo, OH to the late Joseph Earl and Eleanor Louise (Krull) Lober. He graduated from Sylvania High...

Kathy Nan Roster

Kathy Nan Roster

Aug 21, 2025

Kathy Nan Roster, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at French Manor Terra. Kathy was born on January 24, 1943, in Moline, Illinois, to the late Owen and Beulah (Davis) Sellers. Kathy's family soon moved to South Bend, Indiana, where she attended school through her sophomore year. They later moved to Arlington Heights,...

Gary Francis Geranen

Gary Francis Geranen

Aug 21, 2025

Gary Francis Geranen, OCDS, 63, of Traverse City was born into Eternal Life on August 21, 2025. Gary was born on September 17, 1961 in Marquette to the late Franklin Delano and Ann (Gibbons) Geranen. He was one of eight children and grew up in Livonia. During Gary's lifetime, he spent seven years in the U.S. Army Reserves, as both...

Brenda Sue Schmidt

Brenda Sue Schmidt

Aug 21, 2025

Brenda Sue Schmidt, age 60, of Empire, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after courageously battling cancer for the past year. Brenda was born on January 10th, 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Alice Schmidt. She grew up with her siblings, Annette and Donald (Roxane), and attended...

Douglas Michael Gallagher

Douglas Michael Gallagher

Aug 21, 2025

Douglas "Doug" Michael Gallagher, everyone's favorite farmer, passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loving family after fighting a warrior's battle against injuries sustained in a tractor accident earlier that week. Doug was born on February 17, 1942, in Traverse City to Cecil K. and Marjorie M. (McManus) Gallagher. He attended...

Joann Marie Mikowski Flaska

Joann Marie Mikowski Flaska

Aug 20, 2025

JoAnn Marie (Mikowski) Flaska, 74, a native of Cedar, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by her loving family: husband Scott and children, Kimberly, Carrie and Corey, holding her precious hands when she passed away. She was born on January 2, 1951, in Livonia, to Leonard and Theresa (Popa) Mikowski. She...

Martin Joseph Send

Martin Joseph Send

Aug 19, 2025

Martin Joseph Send died August 19th, 2025 following a heart attack caused by melanoma cancer. He was thankful for the life modern medicine was able to provide for him for the past 8 years. We are very grateful for his cancer team, the staff at Munson Hospital and the first responders from Whitewater Twp. Fire and Rescue. Marty was born...

Chad Stecker

Chad Stecker

Aug 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Chad Richard Stecker Our family was not prepared for Chad's life to be cut so short, so soon. Chad Stecker was born on October 3, 1990 and passed away on August 19, 2025. We are devastated by this profound loss, and he will be forever missed. From the moment he was born, Chad carried a naturally...

Patricia Irene Burdo

Patricia Irene Burdo

Aug 19, 2025

March 26, 1949 – August 19, 2025 Patricia Irene Burdo (Kirkorowicz), 76, of Rapid City, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on March 26, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, homemaker, and caregiver. She dedicated her life to her family, always placing their needs above her own and filling their lives with warmth,...

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