Jeremy "Jerry" Ward Chapman
Jul 25, 2025
Jeremy "Jerry" Ward Chapman, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, July 25, 2025. He would have turned 91 on July 28. Jerry was born on July 28, 1934, in Glen Arbor Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, to the late Raymond and Ota (West) Chapman. The youngest of 7 children, Cora, Harold, Betty, Tom, Murray and Ray. He...
Michelle H. Jahraus
Jul 22, 2025
Michelle Hart-Jahraus, 68, passed away the morning of July 22, 2025, after courageously battling Lewy body dementia. Born on December 6, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Michelle's passion for learning and art blossomed early and continued to flourish throughout her entire life. Her unwavering faith guided her and inspired a deep appreciation for God's colorful creation and nature. Michelle's vibrant acrylic...
Phyllis Madeline Packer
Jul 19, 2025
On July 19, 2025, Phyllis Peterson Packer peacefully went to sleep and woke up in heaven. She was 97 years old. Born in South Boardman, Michigan, to Murl and Minnie Krumlauf, Phyllis was the youngest of six children. She walked the railroad tracks to the local one-room schoolhouse, and then later graduated from Rapid City High School. In 1947, Phyllis...
Debra June Hobbs
Jul 19, 2025
Debra J. Matheny Hobbs of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Brighton, Michigan and Wooster, Ohio) passed away on Saturday, July 19th surrounded by John, her husband of 52 years, and their three children. Debra was born on May 24, 1952 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Lucille Matheny. Debra spent her childhood in Wooster, Ohio and was...
Kathleen Marie Cannon-Scott
Jul 19, 2025
Traverse City — Kathleen Marie Cannon-Scott, 58, of Clare, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Kathy was born on April 6, 1967, in Riverview, Michigan, to Edward William and Elizabeth Ann Cannon. Kathy married Brent Scott, and together they made their home on Crooked Lake in Clare County. They shared a love of nature and the joy of raising...
Brian Dudley
Jul 18, 2025
Brian Dudley, age 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Brian was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the VFW Men's Auxiliary. He enjoyed crafting, fishing, and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce & Monica (Horkin) Dudley. Surviving are his brothers, Timothy Dudley (Diana Makaroff) and Mike (Jeannie)...
Paul Donald Simon
Jul 18, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Paul Donald Simon. With great sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Donald Simon, a cherished son, brother, and dear friend. Paul passed away on July 18th, 2025, at the age of 38 from a slow brain bleed. Paul was born on June 25th, 1987, in Traverse City, Michigan and was a bright light from the...
William D. Hoeksema
Jul 17, 2025
It's with a heavy heart and deep sadness that William "Billy" Donald Hoeksema, peacefully went to heaven to be with his mother, father and grandfather on July 17, 2025 at the age of 47. Born on July 7th, 1978 in Traverse City, MI. Billy (and his twin brother Bobby) were raised by his grandparents, William and Elisabeth Barraw. Billy was...
Susan Marie Eringaard
Jul 17, 2025
Sue was born on June 13, 1960, in Wisconsin to Andy Fleckenstein and Rita Stevens. She passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Marquette University and an MBA in International Business from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. She was an entrepreneur, founding...
Frederick Anthony Apczynski
Jul 17, 2025
Fred Apczynski, 85, of Kewadin was born into eternal life on July 17, 2025. Fred was born on April 18, 1940 in Detroit to the late Edward and Clara Apczynski. He attended school in Detroit and graduated from De La Salle High School. He then went on to Wayne State University. Fred and Mary were married on September 21, 1985....
Albert L. Scott
Jul 17, 2025
Albert Lynn Scott, age 82, of Williamsburg, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at home with family by his side. Albert was born and raised in Central Lake, MI. He was a self-employed Tile Setter and beef, corn, and hay Farmer for many years. He enjoyed deer hunting and gardening. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Gleason...
Virginia "Louise" Musgrave
Jul 16, 2025
Virginia 'Louise' (Warren) Musgrave, 88, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was born in Essex, Missouri, on April 7, 1937, the eldest child of Newton and Odis (Durham) Warren. Her paternal grandparents later raised her. She had a natural gift of playing piano by ear from an early age....
Nicholas "Nick" Charles Beagle
Jul 15, 2025
Nicholas "Nick" Charles Beagle passed away July 15 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family and the caring Hospice staff who gently cared for him for several weeks. Nick was born on Christmas Day 1965 in Petoskey, MI, the youngest of 9 children and the 7th son born to Robert and Jacquelyn (Spack) Beagle. Born with a disability...
Nancy Swift Brannan
Jul 13, 2025
Dear friends and family: As most of you know, Nancy passed into the new life on July 13th. The celebration of her life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City on Saturday, September 20th. There will be a requiem eucharist at 11:00 a.m. on that date, followed by the interment of her ashes in the Grace Memorial...
Ronald G. Jackson
Jul 12, 2025
Ron Jackson was a good man who loved his family, the outdoors, springer spaniels, westerns, country music and his garden. He had beautiful blue eyes, great hair and a wonderful sense of humor. Born in Detroit to Robert and Anna (Kmieciak) Jackson on April 27, 1938, he learned to love fishing and bird hunting with his father and carried that...
Pamela "Pam" Countryman
Jul 11, 2025
Pamela Countryman (Spitza) of Traverse City passed away on July 11, 2025, two days shy of her 67th birthday. Pam was born July 13, 1958 at Meadowbrook Hospital in Bellaire, Michigan, the daughter of James and Joyce (Lanning) Spitza. Pam grew up in Custer Township, outside of Mancelona, where she attended the local public school. Pam was a licensed cosmetologist...
Bob Pentland
Jul 10, 2025
Robert Alan Pentland, age 79, passed away peacefully on his 79th birthday, July 10, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 10, 1946, Bob was the son of LaVerne and Dorothy (Taylor) Pentland. He graduated from Adrian College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to earn an MBA from Wayne State University. On August 23, 1969,...
David Lawrence Granger
Jul 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Lawrence Granger, who died peacefully of natural causes at Independence Village in Traverse City on July 8, 2025, at 10:53 p.m. Born July 28, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, David was the third of four children of Francis Lawrence Granger and Phyllis (Zdan). He grew up alongside siblings, Phyllis...
Edward Jay Hansen
Jul 9, 2025
Edward Jay Hansen, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Jay was born on April 5, 1934, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to the late Charles and Erna (Schultz) Hansen. On January 5, 1957, he married the love of his life, the late Mary Lou (Ayers). Together, they lovingly raised two wonderful children, Timothy and Deborah....
Gladys L. Watkoske
Jul 8, 2025
Gladys L. Watkoske, aged 97, passed away on July 8, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Leelanau County on March 21, 1928. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School and Northwestern Michigan College, after which she enjoyed a career as both a certified Dental Assistant and Medical Assistant Office...
