Shane Hoffmann
Mar 22, 2026
Shane Wesley Hoffmann, age 36, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Shane left this world far too soon, leaving behind an emptiness that can never truly be filled. He was someone who never spoke unkindly of others. In a world that can feel rushed and unforgiving, Shane moved through it with quiet grace. He chose kindness,...
Sarah Nicole Ebling
Mar 22, 2026
Sarah Ebling, age 39, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1986 in Findlay, Ohio to Victoria and Douglas Ebling. Sarah was a loving soul that was kind, empathetic, and deeply devoted to those she held close. She had a natural warmth about her that drew people in effortlessly, and she...
James "Jim" Jacob Hahn
Mar 21, 2026
James "Jim" Jacob Hahn, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Mason City, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Munson Medical Center. Jim was born on November 6, 1947 in Mason City, Iowa to the late Archie and Gertrude (Cross) Hahn. He married the love of his life, Merle JoAnn Lee on March 27, 1971 in Britt,...
Charlotte Grace Ballard
Mar 21, 2026
Charlotte Grace Ballard, age 18, passed away, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew her that is as vast as her talent. Known for her sharp wit, her unwavering independence, and a dark sense of humor that could light up the dimmest room, Charlotte lived life entirely on her own terms. A Life in Motion Charlotte was...
Larry E. Meredith
Mar 21, 2026
Larry E. Meredith died on March 21, 2026 at 5 AM surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born October 4, 1937 in Bad Axe, Michigan to Roland and Barbara Meredith Larry was a retired military man with 22 years of service as well as a retiree from Detroit Edison (DTE.) Larry loved being with his family and was very...
Elisabeth L. Barraw
Mar 19, 2026
Elisabeth "Granny" L. Barraw, age 87, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Granny was born on May 8, 1938 in Mainz, Germany to the late Wilhelm Rotger and Emma Daub. On September 11, 1956, in Russelheim, Germany, she married William D. Barraw. Elisabeth was a...
Doris Loznak
Mar 19, 2026
Doris Avon Loznak, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Elsie, to Lonel and Neva Bensinger. Doris shared 69 years of marriage with her husband, Edward J. Loznak, until his passing in 2023. Together they built a life centered on family,...
Daniel Ray Brannan
Mar 18, 2026
Daniel Ray Brannan, 74, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Munson Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Dan was born on October 9, 1951, in Kalkaska, Michigan, to the late Robert and Shirley (Harmon) Brannon. A bright and gifted student, he graduated high school at the age of 16 and went on to...
Coleen Helen Francis
Mar 17, 2026
Coleen Helen Francis passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 17, 2026. Coleen is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Alice, as well as four brothers: William, Michael, Patrick, Kevin and two sisters: Mary Catherine and Teresa. She is survived by her children: Danielle and Michael, her grandchildren: Zoe, Stellan and Vega, her brothers and...
William "Bill" Jacobs
Mar 15, 2026
William "Bill" Jacobs, age 84, of Franklin Village, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Whether Bill was boating on Lake St. Clair, tending to the garden with his wife Judy, or spending 19 years making "up north" memories at the family cottage on Arbutus Lake, Bill was always content...
Margaret Jane Forgione
Mar 14, 2026
Traverse City – Margaret Jane Forgione, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at French Manor Assisted Living on March 14, 2026. Marge was born on September 5, 1934 in Detroit to the late Theodore George and Margaret (Wurzburg) Pattinson. Marge was a fiercely independent woman and nonconformist, particularly with respect to being a single mother in the 1960's and...
David Wayne Gregory
Mar 12, 2026
David Wayne Gregory, 73, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Traverse City. Born on January 24, 1953, in Traverse City, he was the son of Edwin and Mary Gregory, who preceded him in death. Dave dedicated nearly 50 years of his life to the plumbing trade, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather....
Victoria Louise Fenton
Mar 12, 2026
Victoria "Vicky" Louise Fenton was reunited with her soul mate, James E. Fenton, in her heavenly home on March 12, 2026 at the age of 93 in the presence of her loving family. She was born to George and Estelle "Della" Moore in Mt. Clemens on October 6, 1932. She was the youngest of three girls. After high school, she...
Kathryn Jean Christunas
Mar 12, 2026
Kathryn "Katie" Jean Christunas, age 98, passed away on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at the Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 16, 1928, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Meyers) Brower. Katie worked at Detroit Gasket Company as an inspector, where she met Ernest Christunas. They later...
Charles Edwin Lautner
Mar 11, 2026
Charles Edwin Lautner passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 11, 2026. He was 92 years old. Charles was born in Acme Michigan, on November 16, 1933 to Anton and Augusta (Scheidel) Lautner. He was preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers, six sisters, their spouses and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his...
Douglas Matthew Campeau
Mar 10, 2026
LAKE ANN – Douglas "Doug" M. Campeau, 78, of Lake Ann, died on March 10, 2026, with his loving wife, Dawn, by his side. He was born March 8, 1948, in Traverse City, the son of Alfred J. and Evelyn M. (Verreau) Campeau. Doug grew up on Secor Road in Long Lake Township, where he worked on his parents' dairy...
Brock Alan Redding
Mar 8, 2026
Brock Redding, 49 of Traverse City, died at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids on Sunday, March 8, 2026, with his mom, Sharon, cousin Marcie, and "nephews" Jay & Blake by his side. He suffered for many years with multiple health problems, including heart issues. Despite the serious nature of his existing health problems he ultimately died from complications caused by...
Frank Raymond Venuto
Mar 8, 2026
Frank Raymond Venuto, 72, of Leland, Michigan (formerly Haslett, Michigan) passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Known for his optimistic authenticity and a zest for life that made many believe he might outlive us all, Frank lived with an energy that was as infectious as it was tireless. Born on October 24,...
James "Jim" Owen Fellows
Mar 6, 2026
James "Jim" Owen Fellows, 80, of Traverse City, passed away March 6, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Jim was born on January 6, 1946, in Cadillac, Michigan, to the late Loren and Edith (Watson) Fellows. While in the 11th grade, Jim made the decision to enlist in the Navy. After getting his father's permission, he joined at just 17 years...
Kimberly "Kim" Sue Barger-Godt
Mar 6, 2026
Kimberly was born on August 10, 1966, in Taylor, Michigan, to Siegfried and Carol (Posavac) Godt. In 1969 the family moved north to Traverse City and in 1976, they settled on a farm in Williamsburg, where Kimberly grew up. She was truly a country girl at heart and deeply loved her horses and all animals. Any stray cat that showed...
