Jean Louise Scott
Oct 13, 2025
Jean (Schneider) Scott joined her loved ones in Heaven on October 13, 2025. She was eagerly awaited but will be sorely missed. Jean grew up in New Jersey with two doting parents, a brother, and a dry and witty sister, Anne. She would visit her grandparents in the city via taxi and once lost a diamond in Grand Central Station...
Janet Wyckoff
Oct 13, 2025
Janet "Jan" Elaine Wyckoff, 84, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025 at French Manor. Jan was born on July 15, 1941 in Grant, Michigan. On October 10, 1970 she married Dennis H. Wyckoff who preceded her in death. She worked at K-Mart for 15 years, drove school bus for 20 years and worked at the Boutique...
James Edwin Grubbs
Oct 13, 2025
James Grubbs, 79, passed away on October 13, 2025. James was born on August 9, 1946 in Mercer County, Rockford, OH to Margaret and Edwin W. Grubbs. He graduated in 1964 from Traverse City Senior High. On April 22, 1967 he married Sandra Sue Maxson. They celebrated 58 years of marriage. They were blessed with one son, Taylor James (Robin...
Katherine "Kate" Shepherd
Oct 13, 2025
Katherine "Kate" Winifred Shepherd (neé Boley), age 87, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Born in Jackson, MI, to Dorothy and George Boley, Kate lived a full life devoted to family, with no small measure of adventure. Kate lost her two sisters to childhood illnesses, and grew up with her two brothers, raised by a...
Vincent Elliott Estes
Oct 12, 2025
Vincent Elliott Estes, 46, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at the Summerfield Adult Foster Care Home. Vincent was born on December 20, 1978, the beloved son of Rhonda (Holt) and Michael Estes. Vincent had a remarkable impact on countless people from all walks of life. Following his closed head injury he and his whole family participated in a...
Mary Ellen Merchant
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Ellen Merchant, 80, of Kalkaska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Mary Ellen was born on February 25, 1945, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the late Edward and Hope Singer. The family later moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School with the Class of 1963. Mary...
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....
