Bill & Nancy Hermann
Sep 22, 2025
Bill's Obituary: 1942 - 2025 William "Bill" J. Hermann, age 82, passed away September 18, 2025 peacefully as he napped. Born in 1942, Bill was the eldest of six children and grew into a man marked by service, commitment, and a deep love for his family. From 1966 to 1968, Bill served his country with honor as a Chief Warrant...
David "Dave" Lynn Babe
Sep 22, 2025
David Lynn "Dave" Babe, 81, of Lake Leelanau, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 22, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Dave was born on December 4, 1943, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Laverne (Briggs) Babe. He grew up on Lake St. Clair, where he enjoyed a wonderful childhood of fishing, boating,...
Kathryn "Katy" Barbara Ramsdell
Sep 22, 2025
Kathryn Barbara "Katy" Ramsdell, 80, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospital with her loving family at her side. Katy was born on January 26, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On July 8, 1967, she married her high school sweetheart, William "Bill" Richard Ramsdell, in Northeast, Pennsylvania. Together they lovingly raised two sons, Steven and Mark. Katy earned her...
James William Amstadt
Sep 21, 2025
James "Jim" William Amstadt, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 21, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jim was the son of the late Frank Anton and Harriet Ruth (Lemanczyk) Amstadt. He graduated from Marquette University and went on to enjoy a distinguished 35-year career with General Motors, retiring...
Patricia Ann Mccardel
Sep 21, 2025
Patricia Ann (Dempsey) McCardel, 91, of Traverse City, passed away on September 21, 2025, at The Hospice House in Traverse City. The family would like to thank the staff for the care, comfort, and kindness they gave her throughout the final stage of her life. Ann was born on February 8, 1934, in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Kathlyn Owens...
Robert "Bob" Lee Hentschel
Sep 21, 2025
Bob Hentschel, "Hardware Santa," 74, crosses the finish line TRAVERSE CITY — Robert Lee Hentschel, 74, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord while surrounded by devoted family on Sept. 21, 2025. Bob was born on April 25, 1951, in Traverse City, to Leroy and Dora (Mackey) Hentschel. An industrious child, Bob began working for his father at 8...
Susan "Sue" Anne Meldrum
Sep 20, 2025
Susan "Sue" Anne (Gielda) Meldrum, 74, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House with her loving family at her side. Sue was born on July 3, 1951, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Sylvester "Bill" and Anne (Wisniewski) Gielda. After high school, she graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Hurley...
Ralph Steven Hintsala
Sep 19, 2025
Ralph Steven Hintsala, age 82, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. Ralph was proud of his Finnish heritage. He loved his Lutheran upbringing and clung to his savior, Jesus Christ. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Interlochen. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, John & Lydia (Wainio) Hintsala; and aunt, Martha...
Michael L. Steffes
Sep 16, 2025
Michael L. Steffes, a Traverse City native, passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2025 at the age of 64. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman and will best be remembered as the owner of Warrior Lures. Mike is survived by his wife Pam, sister-in-law Lynn Herman (Tracy Egeler), brother-in-law Todd Herman (Laura) sister, Michelle (Ian), sister-in-law Vonda Steffes, brother-in-law Steve Smith...
Ann Derrick
Sep 15, 2025
Always known as Ann, she was born in San Francisco, California. Her family moved around the Southwest until they eventually settled in Royal Oak, Michigan when Ann was 7 years old. She attended Royal Oak Schools where she was in the Major Work Room. She then attended Kalamazoo College and Wayne State University, getting a degree in anthropology while working...
Kathie Herkelmann
Sep 14, 2025
Kathie (Kathryn Lee) Herkelmann, 72, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Munson Hospice House, Traverse City, Michigan. She had Alzheimer's disease. Kathie was born in Clinton, Iowa on January 12, 1953, to Leo Herkelmann and Marjorie Graybill Herkelmann. Kathie's childhood and youth were spent alongside her older sister Ann, grandmothers, family friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her mother, a...
Audrey Carmichael
Sep 14, 2025
Audrey Carmichael, 92, of Cedar passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on September 14, 2025. Audrey was born March 29, 1933, in Royal Oak, Michigan to Harold and Selma (Mikolowski) Kettner. She graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1950, and married Allan Carmichael in 1951. They moved their young family to the Glen Lake area in 1960 where...
John Brandt Trezise
Sep 14, 2025
John B. Trezise, 102, of Grawn, died on September 14th, 2025 at home. Mr. Trezise, who was a descendant of some of the earliest settlers in northern Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, was born in Calumet, Michigan on November 28, 1922 to Norman and Emma Anderson Trezise. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1940, and was then employed on the editorial...
Kathryn Kay Wilson
Sep 13, 2025
Kathryn Kay (Swenson) Wilson, a 54-year resident of Manhattan, Kan., died on September 13, 2025, in Traverse City, Mich., where she had lived since 2019. Kathryn, commonly called Kathy, was born on March 22, 1939, in Lyons, Kan., to Twylah M. (Mullen) and Walter G. Swenson. She is survived by Fred E. Wilson of Traverse City, Mich., her devoted husband...
Mary Jo Raymond
Sep 13, 2025
We share our sad news that Mary Jo Raymond, of Honor, and Traverse City, passed away on September 13, 2025. She died at her home in Traverse City at the age of 95 surrounded by her family. Mary Jo was born in 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Dominican High School, in Detroit, and Michigan State Normal College (now...
William "Bill" A. Heston
Sep 13, 2025
William "Bill" A. Heston, 89, of Glen Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Munson Hospice House. No services will take place. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Dale Morrison
Sep 13, 2025
Dale Morrison, 70, of Traverse City passed away September 13, 2025. Dale was born on November 20, 1954 in Mt. Clemens to the late James Donald and Ella Eleanor (Schulein) Morrison. He was raised in the Pinckney area and had many wonderful memories spending time in Hillman during the summer months with his grandparents. He graduated from John Glen High...
Anna Mae Fry
Sep 13, 2025
Anna Mae (Jones) Fry, age 100, died peacefully at home Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Traverse City, MI where she was surrounded by her family. Anna was born in Ventura, Iowa February 10, 1925, to parents Hugh Ivan Jones and Elizabeth Margaret (Conroy) Jones. Anna moved to Detroit in 1943 and worked for the war effort in a GM factory....
Pam Tinsley
Sep 12, 2025
My wife of 28 years, Pam, lost her battle with cancer September 12, 2025. She at her bedside, myself and her faithful dog Winchester, she went to her rest peacefully in her sleep, as she wanted, with no pain. Survived by her devoted husband, her daughter Bailey, her mother Penny, brother Tim, sister Leslie and dog Winchester who refused to...
Howard John Yost
Sep 12, 2025
Howard John Yost, 94, of Lake Ann and formerly of Hastings, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 at the Orchard House Assisted Living. Howard was born on November 5, 1930 in Adrian to the late William George and Florence (Guinen) Yost. On June 20, 1959 he married Janice Ferry and together they have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Howard...
