Scott Emerson
Oct 10, 2026
Scott “Scootie” Emerson, 69, a multi-generation native of Traverse City, passed away at home on October 10, 2026 surrounded by love after a lengthy cancer journey. Despite his illness, he nevertheless found a way to use his unique, dry and matter-of-fact sense of humor to cope with his family’s new reality. Whether or not his jokes were hilarious or totally...
Bob Pierce
Oct 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we honor the memory of George Robert Pierce (Bob), who passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. Born on January 29, 1933, in Detroit, Bob was the beloved son of Clarence and Janet Pierce.
On October 31, 1953, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia (Pat), embarking on a beautiful...
Frederick "Fred" Alan Utting
Oct 9, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Alan Utting, 80, of Suttons Bay, Michigan, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Fred's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
George William Wertman
Oct 8, 2026
George William Wertman, 79, passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 24, 1947, the son of John and Helen (nee Glasser) Wertman.
George spent his professional life in sales, working for Keebler, Jay’s Potato Chips and Grand Traverse Distillery. Throughout his life, George dedicated countless hours to the communities he loved, starting young by...
Robert "Bob" Eugene McDonald
Oct 8, 2026
Robert (Bob) Eugene McDonald, the patriarch of the Tawas Point McDonald Clan passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026 at his home in Traverse City, Michigan. He let us know that he'd had a good life and was ready to join his sweet Carolyn. Family members kept round the clock vigil with him and he passed quietly with his oldest...
Wilma M Blood
Oct 8, 2026
Wilma M Blood, 98, of Traverse City passed away October 8, 2026.
Wilma was born in 1928 in Muskegon MI, the daughter of William Garber and Bernice Whitman Garber. She graduated from Muskegon High School and worked for the law office of Cyrus Poppen. In September 1950 she married William R Blood also of Muskegon. In October 1953 Bill and Wilma...
Virginia Lou Wilson Bennett
Oct 7, 2026
Virginia Lou (Swaney) Wilson Bennett, 99, of Fort Bragg, California, and Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 in Traverse City with her loving family at her side.
Virginia was born on March 30, 1927, in Traverse City to the late Elmer Alexander and Lillian Thelma (Magee) Swaney. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1945 and...
Donna Jean Krogel
Oct 6, 2026
Donna J. Krogel, 80, of Williamsburg, MI, died peacefully on October 6th, 2026 with her son, David, by her side. Donna was born on July 11th, 1946 in Grayling, MI to the late Donald and Glenna (Johnson) Warne.
Donna was the eldest of 3 girls, she grew up in Flint, MI. She married Allen Hoffman and had Tim, Don, and Jeff....
Eleanor J. Reid
Oct 5, 2026
Eleanor (Ellie) J. Reid, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully in Traverse City on October 5, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on May 15, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, and was daughter of Clara Kidder and stepdaughter of R. B. Jack Kidder.
After graduating from Cass Technical High School in Detroit in 1949, Eleanor began her career...
Jason Douglas Soloman
Oct 3, 2026
Jason Douglas Soloman, 17, of Traverse City passed away as the result of a car accident on October 3, 2026.
Jason was born on April 16, 2009 in Grand Blanc. He was the beloved son of Brian and Jessica (Stephenson) Soloman and brother to Brandon, Morgan, Ethan and Evan.
Jason attended Cherry Knoll where he made many lifelong friends. He then excelled...
Lindsey Kathleen Geiger
Oct 3, 2026
Lindsey K. Geiger, age 76, of Grawn, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1950, and was the beloved wife of Bob Geiger, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Lindsey lived a life filled with love, family, friendship, and creativity. Her family was her greatest joy and...
George Lester DeSha
Oct 3, 2026
George Lester DeSha, 96, of Traverse City, went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with open arms, with his family by his side on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
George was born in Waldo, Florida, to the late Lester George and Cornelia Elizabeth (VanSickle) DeSha. During his childhood, his family moved to Mamaroneck, New York, before returning to Florida,...
Patricia L. Gorno
Oct 1, 2026
Patricia Gorno, loving mother and grandmother, was born on September 18, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan.
She passed away peacefully on October 1 in Traverse City, where she moved in 2025. Daughter of Harold and Myrtle (Eddy) Kline, Patricia grew up in Sturgis, Michigan. She married Michael Gorno and they raised their family in Trenton and Holland, Michigan.
Patricia earned a bachelor's degree...
Ralph Stallman
Oct 1, 2026
Ralph Stallman, age 82, of Chesterfield, MI passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Ralph was a devout Catholic and a proud US Army Veteran. He loved his family fiercely and was completely devoted to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ralph was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending most of his life in the outdoors. He was an active member...
Karen Celeste Ludwig
Oct 1, 2026
Karen Celeste Ludwig, Age 87, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully Thursday morning, October 1 at home surrounded by family. She was born August 18,1939 in Luther, Michigan. Karen graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from Aquinas College in 1961 during which time she met Bill Ludwig. They fell in love and were married October 5,1963 in Luther...
Donald "Don" Arthur Schmuckal
Oct 1, 2026
Donald “Don” Arthur Schmuckal, 75, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.
Don was born on January 15, 1951, in Traverse City to the late Arthur and Mary (Hoffer) Schmuckal. The second child in his family, Don experienced illness during his early years and developed an especially close...
Dr. James Allen McKimmy
Oct 1, 2026
Dr. James McKimmy
August 3, 1938 - October 1, 2026
Farmer, School Administrator, Advocate for Justice
Dear Dad,
As children, we believed there was nothing you couldn't do. Wishes materialized from your workshop: teeter totters, playsets, sandboxes, cars, go-karts, rocking horses, chairs, cradles, and innumerable toys
As adults, you fixed our stuff, though repair shops often fixed the fixes and had a few choice words...
Patricia "Patti" Gayle Robinson
Sep 30, 2026
Patricia "Patti" Gayle Robinson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 30th, 2026. She was 72 years old.
Patti was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 10th, 1954 and lit up every room she entered. She graduated from Battle Creek Central and Kellogg Community College where she met her beloved husband of 51 years, Ron....
Pauline J. Borgan
Sep 30, 2026
Pauline Jeannette Borgan, 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. She entered into eternal life with her loving family by her side.
Pauline was born July 9, 1947, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Emile and Jeannette Barry (Mercier). The middle of three children, she grew up in Massachusetts. Her family spent...
Phyllis M. Young
Sep 29, 2026
Phyllis M. Young, age 93, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw, Michigan) passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on August 22, 1933, in River Rouge, Michigan, the only child of Ross and Olive (Mingay) Starkweather.
Phyllis was a 1954 graduate of Albion College, where she met and married Peter Young of Saginaw, Michigan....
