Ken Gregory
Sep 10, 2025
Surrounded by "his girls", Ken passed away on the evening of September 10th 2025 after a long and valiant fight. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on September 4th 1954 to Alfred and Marjorie (Sutherland) Gregory, his early years set the tone for a life that was built around an appreciation for the natural world. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries...
Patrick L. Fitzgerald
Sep 10, 2025
Pat Fitzgerald, age 79, of Kingsley passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1945, Pat married his high school sweetheart, Donna, and together they built a life filled with love, family, and hard work. He spent his career working in the family hardware store and later at General Motors. Pat was loved and respected by...
Brenda Jean Sander
Sep 9, 2025
Brenda Jean Powell Sander, 79, of Elk Rapids and formerly of East Lansing, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Munson Hospice House. Brenda was born on October 9, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late John and Nessie (Evens) Powell. After graduating from high school, she began her career...
James"Jim" E. Noller
Sep 8, 2025
James Edwin Noller, 87, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. Jim was born April 5, 1938, in Marion, Indiana. A gifted trumpet player, Jim attended Indiana University before transferring to Ball State Teacher's College for his BA and Western Michigan University for his MA in Science Education. Jim and Joanne Hays were married for...
Nancy Ann Winfrey
Sep 8, 2025
Nancy Ann Winfrey, 70, of Cedar, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home. Friends are welcome visit with Nancy's family on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684.
Arthur John Christiansen
Sep 6, 2025
Arthur J. Christiansen, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. He was born to Arnold H. Christiansen and Eileen W. Christiansen (Dietz) in Detroit, MI on December 7th, 1948. He left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Arthur was a man whose heart belonged to his family, friends, and the simple joys of life....
Kenneth "Ken" Edward Geer
Sep 6, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Edward Geer, 66, of Traverse City, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Ken was born on February 4, 1959, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Ronald and Marguerite Geer. From an early age, he was shaped by a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys. A proud graduate of Traverse City...
Franklin "Frank" Delano Krystiniak
Sep 5, 2025
Franklin Delano Krystiniak, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at French Manor Terra with his loving family at his side. Frank was born on January 30, 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Arlene Louise (Near) and Stanley John Krystiniak. He attended St. Isadore Catholic Grade School and Catholic Central High School in...
Esther Marie Perry
Sep 5, 2025
Esther Marie (Burnett) Armbruster Perry, 87, of Mesick, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Esther was born on December 19, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Hazen John and Dolly Juliette (Wilton) Burnett. She graduated from Cooley High School in 1956. Shortly after, in 1956, she married Louis...
Mitchel "Mitch" Hosler
Sep 4, 2025
Mitchel "Mitch" Alan Hosler, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2025. Mitch was born on March 22, 1954, in Traverse City, the third son of the late Robert J. Hosler, Sr, and Phyllis J. (Pike) Hosler. He married Vivian Ellen Boyle in Traverse City on September 8, 1973. He was a lifelong baker, spending more than...
Ronald Michael Rysso
Sep 3, 2025
Ronald Michael Rysso, 88 of Williamsburg and formerly of Grayling passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025 at Autumn House. Ron was born on April 6, 1937 in Ishpeming, Michigan to the late Reuben and Ilmi (Saastamoinen) Rysso. In 1958 Ron married Maureen Murphy in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Ron grew up in Ishpeming. He joined the Air Force after high...
Gerald "Jerry" Solanics
Sep 2, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Solanics Jerry, age 82, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Solanics and Eileen Barnes, and his brother Paul. He is survived by his husband Christopher Miner; his son Geoffrey with his wife Stacy, and their daughter Madelyn Ostenson; and his daughter Jennifer and her fiancé Roy Chapman. Born in...
Kirsten Leahna Bott
Sep 2, 2025
Kirsten Leahna Bott, 69 years old of Traverse City passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. Kirsten was born on April 14th,1956 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Sharon Day and Charles Anderson. She spent most of her early childhood playing baseball and riding bikes on the streets of Ann Arbor with her brothers....
Russell Warren Casselman
Sep 1, 2025
Russell "Russ" Warren Casselman, 69, of Buckley passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 with his loving family at his side. Russ was born on April 9, 1956 in Flint, MI to the late Russell Henry and LaVonne Marie (Beckner) Casselman. He graduated from Clio High School. Following high school, he went to Mott Community College and eventually Northwestern Michigan College...
Brian Lewis
Sep 1, 2025
Brian Lewis of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65. Born in Detroit on May 19, 1960, to Edward and Jean Lewis, Brian grew up in Chelsea, Michigan, with his brothers Jon and Steven. In high school he discovered a lifelong...
Jean A. Brezina
Aug 31, 2025
Jean A. Brezina, 80, of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, Munson Medical Center. Jean's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Marjorie Eckert
Aug 31, 2025
Marjorie Eckert, age 98, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 with family at her side. She lived in several locations in the Up North and the UP. She was a good mother to her children and their friends and spouses. She was a penny pincher which allowed us money to afford vacations. She really enjoyed...
Donald Carlton Mead
Aug 30, 2025
Donald Carlton Mead, 90, of Louisville, KY, died on August 30, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born on January 16, 1935 in Houston, Texas, to the late Brian and Lucy (Key) Mead. On November 29, 1986, he married Carol June Plantinga. Donald Mead's schooling took place at his mother's knee in Lillebonne, France, in Scarsdale (NY) and at...
Donald Phillip Korb
Aug 28, 2025
Donald P. "Don" Korb age 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Mesick, Michigan, passed away on Thursday August 28th, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on December 26th, 1936, in Traverse City, Michigan to the late George and Fannie (Harris) Korb. Don was a 1955 graduate of Traverse City St. Francis High...
Richard Send
Aug 27, 2025
Richard L Send (Dick), age 91 of Williamsburg, was called to his heavenly home on August 27, 2025. Dick was the youngest of 6 siblings growing up on a farm in Suttons Bay. He met the love of his life, Rose, in 1955 thanks to a little help from her father, Walter. Walter had been working with Dick at Parsons...
