Joan Marie Phillips
Jun 2, 2025
Joan Marie Phillips (JoAnn) age 96, a life time resident of Traverse City was called Home by the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born to the late Ronald and Jaunita Breithaupt on September 27, 1928. She married George William Phillips, the love of her life, on June 1, 1947. Together they raised their six children in a...
Sandra Mae Myers
Jun 2, 2025
Sandra Mae Myers, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. Sandy was born on October 31, 1942, in Traverse City to the late James and Arlene (Ankersen) Horton. She married the love of her life, Michael Myers on August 28, 1989. Sandy had been employed with Sara Lee, retiring in 2006,...
Marlene "Marnie" Gossett
Jun 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of our mother and friend, Marnie Gossett of Westfield, IN on June 1. Marnie was born and raised in Reed City, MI on December 18, 1945. She reunited with her devoted husband on June 1, 2025. Marnie and her husband, Jack, raised their daughters in Carmel, Indiana. Later, she enjoyed watching...
Frank Albert Russell
May 31, 2025
Frank Albert Russell, of Elk Rapids, lost his battle with cancer and passed away, peacefully with his family by his side on May 31, 2025 at Traverse City Hospice House. Frank was born June 17, 1943, in Elk Rapids, MI to the late Willard Norvel Russell and Mable (Lewis) Russell. Frank had 2 sisters, Mary Ellen and Betty. Frank lived...
Joseph Matthew Keyes
May 31, 2025
Joseph Matthew Keyes, 91, of Cedar passed away May 31, 2025. The family will celebrate his life privately.
Helen Maxine Shreeve
May 31, 2025
Helen Maxine Shreeve, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2025, at The Villa in Traverse City. Maxine, lovingly known as "Max," was born on April 15, 1935, to the late William and Opal Teatro. She attended Clarence Ville High School in Livonia, MI Max was a gifted cook and baker who could whip up a...
Garry Crellin
May 30, 2025
John Garry Crellin, 75, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Henry Ford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 7, 1950, in Essex, England, to the late Raymond and Violet Pearl (Matthews) Crellin, Garry moved with his family to the United States at a young age. At just 15 years old, he...
Marian (Nee Kopernik) Davis
May 29, 2025
Marian Davis, Nee Kopernik, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29. 2025 Marian was born at home on the hottest day of the year on July 24, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Frank Anthony and Josephine Veronica (Litak) Kopernik. She graduated from Chadsey High School, class of 1951; where she wrote and performed in an...
James "Jim" Verville
May 28, 2025
James "Jim" Verville, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan, departed his earthly body on May 28, 2025, to be with his Heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on September 24, 1944, in Hancock, Michigan, to Wilfred Pierre and Mary Tyyne (Frantila) Verville. He grew up in the Upper Peninsula, where he spent his early years learning...
Shirley Ann Burns
May 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Burns, age 91, of Traverse City, was called to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Shirley was born on July 22, 1933 to the late George & Minnie (Geddert) Bilow. She grew up on a farm in Onaway, MI and enjoyed taking care of the animals. After graduating from high school in 1952, Shirley moved to...
James "Jim" Croff
May 27, 2025
James Duane "Jim" Croff was born May 5th,1939 to Kenneth David and Cecelia Ann (Lybarker) Croff. He grew up in Ypsilanti, MI but he fondly recalls spending many summers in Petoskey on his mother's family's farm. In 1969 he moved his family up north to Cadillac and then to Traverse City in 1976. Jim was an Army Veteran who served...
John Henry Peters
May 26, 2025
John Henry Peters, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 26 with his loving wife by his side. John was born on April 11, 1939, in East Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert and Sarah (Skaggs) Peters. He grew up in Roseville and graduated from high school there before proudly enlisting in the United States...
Kathleen Kelly Shannon
May 26, 2025
Kathleen Kelly Shannon (JD, ESQ) was born November 5, 1963, in Royal Oak, Michigan. Kathleen was a loving daughter and was proceeded in death by her father, William Norman Shannon III and survived by her mother, Bernice, "Bonnie" Urbanowicz Shannon. She was called to heaven on May 26, 2025. She is survived by her sons Ryan Shannon Schmidt (Luvyana Marquez-Schmidt,...
Elmer Francis Kitchen
May 25, 2025
Elmer F. Kitchen of Traverse City, MI, age 100, passed away on May 25, 2025 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Elmer was born on March 14, 1925 in Lake Township, Michigan to his parents Lilly and Ernest Kitchen. Elmer served in the Navy and is a Veteran of WWII. On June 10, 1950 he married Ann Rogers and they enjoyed...
Peter John Sorokin Jr.
May 24, 2025
Peter John Sorkin, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Shimek
May 24, 2025
Benjamin Thomas Shimek, age 67, of Maple City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Munson Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Born on May 4, 1958, to Joseph V. and Phyllis N. (Bartz) Shimek in Traverse City, Ben graduated from Glen Lake High School. Ben lived a life marked by his deep faith in Jesus...
Constance "Connee" G. Mcphall
May 24, 2025
Connee McPhall, daughter of Leon and Hope (Smith) Cooper, passed away May 24, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born on January 1, 1942, in Traverse City, spending her entire life in the area. Connee attended Buckley Schools, graduating with the Class of 1960. She married Gary McPhall on December 3, 1960. Connee loved the outdoors, spending...
Delores "Dee" Ann Brown
May 23, 2025
Delores "Dee" Brown passed to her final resting place on Friday, the 23rd of May 2025. Dee, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Hannah Township on the 26th of August, 1941. She attended Traverse City High School and lived many wonderful years in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Dee fulfilled a 30-year career working for the...
Richard "Dick" H. Flowers
May 23, 2025
Richard "Dick" Homer Flowers, age 77, of Maple City, Michigan passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at his home in the company of friends and family sharing stories and celebrating his life. Dick was born July 25, 1947 in Lapeer to Elinor and Jack Flowers, the oldest of three. He enjoyed a childhood full of hunting, fishing, and adventure and...
James R. Hall
May 22, 2025
James R. Hall Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, James Ralph Hall, 86, passed away Thursday night. Mr. Hall had been hospitalized for back surgery. He developed post-surgical complications over the past month that led to his death. Mr. Hall was devoted to his family, which meant so much to him. He will always be remembered as a loving...
