Marlene Carol Bramer
Apr 25, 2025
Marlene Carol Bramer, 78, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 25, 2025. Marlene was born on September 26, 1946, in Traverse City to the late Edward and Doris (Stachnik) Weber. In high school, Marlene met the love of her life, John Courson Bramer. They married on April 30, 1964, and together...
Charles "Chuck" Russell Declarke
Apr 25, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Russell DeClarke passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1955, to the late Russell and Dolores DeClarke in Detroit, Michigan. Chuck grew up with his sister Joan in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It was there that his love for music began. His parents purchased his first snare drum from Peralta Music Store, and...
Mary Ann Moore
Apr 25, 2025
Traverse City, Michigan - Mary Ann Moore—a brilliant, irreverent, and deeply loved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend—passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2025, just one week after celebrating her 87th birthday. She had lived with Lewy Body Dementia for many years. Though the disease is brutal, Mary Ann remained undaunted; true to form, she continued talking non-stop...
Gardner Jack Klaasen
Apr 24, 2025
In the early morning of April 24, 2025, a few weeks past his 82nd birthday and a few weeks before his 25th wedding anniversary, Gardner Klaasen stopped breathing. It was a very bright and very starry night. Gardner Jack Klaasen was born March 29, 1943 in Holland, Michigan to Jack and Hilda Fern (Plaggemars) Klaasen. He grew up in a...
Kathleen Ann Hofmeister
Apr 23, 2025
Kathleen Ann Hofmeister, 79, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Kathleen was born on July 31, 1945 in Cass City to the late William Frederick and Rosella Elizabeth (Powell) Kretzschmer. Kathleen grew up in Owendale and graduated from High School in 1963. She later went on to...
James Lewis Carter
Apr 22, 2025
James Lewis Carter, 82, of Cedar, Michigan, was called home to his Heavenly Father on April 22, 2025, passing peacefully in the embrace of his cherished home and beloved family. Born on September 5, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, Jim lived a life radiant with love, faith, and service. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, embodying honor and...
Melinda D. Wagner
Apr 20, 2025
Melinda Wagner (née Dalley) passed away peacefully from Parkinson's disease on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her home in Traverse City, Michigan. Melinda was born in Emporia, Kansas, on October 1, 1940. Her parents were Orien Emeal Dalley and Gretchen Smoot Dalley, both renowned musicians, composers, and teachers. A mathematician as well as an accomplished cellist and self-taught bassoonist, she...
Brad Swy
Apr 19, 2025
Brad Swy, age 60, of Bellaire, MI was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 19, 2025. CARING, LOVING, FORGIVING, and GOD LOVING are the words that best describe this amazing man. Brad was the light in any room he went in. His smile was so contagious, and he could make anyone laugh. Brad was so proud of his...
Barbara Louise Liljestrand
Apr 19, 2025
Barbara Louise Liljestrand, 100, of Traverse City, was sleeping at home in the bed that she was born in when she passed peacefully from this earth to be with the Lord, on April 19, 2025. Barbara was born on October 20, 1924, to William Everett and Mamie (Berry) Mills in Malden, Missouri. After graduating from Malden High School, Barbara moved...
James "Jimmy" Edwin Hulett
Apr 18, 2025
James "Jimmy" Edwin Hulett, age 59, of Traverse City, passed away on April 18, 2025. Jimmy was born on May 22, 1965, in Holland, Michigan, to his devoted mother, Dorothy J. Hulett. He proudly earned his high school completion certificate and cherished his time in the Young Marines program during school. Being a Young Marine was the highlight of Jimmy's...
Mary Ann (Kaatz) Click
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Ann (Kaatz) Click, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born on November 3, 1934, in Anchorville, MI, to the late Lawrence and Martha (Kujawski) Kaatz. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit and from St. Francis School of Nursing, where she earned her RN degree. Her adventurous...
Ann Witkop
Apr 17, 2025
Ann Witkop passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Munson Medical Center surrounded in love by her family. She was born on May 14, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio to Marion and Rachel Hageman. They lived in Ohio and Indiana before settling in Traverse City in 1952. Ann graduated from Traverse City High School in 1955. Her favorite memory was...
Joseph Oscar Loney
Apr 17, 2025
Joseph Oscar Loney, 92, of Grawn, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Joe was born on September 15, 1932, in Manton, Michigan, to the late Helmer Daniel and Etta Martha (Jensen) Loney. He attended school in Manton and graduated with the Class of 1950. It was during those early years that he met and fell in love with Caroline...
Joan Marie Sell
Apr 16, 2025
Joan Marie Sell, 90, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2025. In her high school yearbook, Joan's classmates described her as "A truer companion one could never find with goodness, gaiety and laughter combined." These words perfectly describe the life Joan led and the joy she brought to her husband, family and friends....
Betty Jean Douglas
Apr 14, 2025
Betty Jean Douglas, a loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born in Buckley, Michigan, on March 16, 1925, to Ethel and Albert Wellein. Betty was a God loving, dedicated, and compassionate woman. She dedicated her life to her family, always offering a listening ear and excellent advice....
Lonna Irene Ramsby
Apr 13, 2025
Lonna Irene Ramsby, 62, of Traverse City, lost a valiant two-year battle with cancer and went to be with Jesus on Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025. She passed quietly and in peace in her home surrounded by family and close friends. She was born on August 20th, 1962, to David and Sharon Briggs in Pontiac, MI. Lonna attended Central Michigan...
Penelope "Penny" Paulley
Apr 12, 2025
Penelope Chrisman Paulley, affectionately known as Penny, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 84 in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on December 29, 1940, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Penny lived a life full of love, laughter, and a deep commitment to her community and family. Penny's journey in life was marked by her dedication to caring...
Helen June St. Onge
Apr 11, 2025
Helen June St. Onge, 70, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Medilodge GTC. Helen was born on June 18, 1954in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and June Mathers. Helen had been employed with Traverse City Products before her retirement. She was a very loving and caring mother, she loved her cats, Baby Blue and...
Melville William Heppe Jr.
Apr 9, 2025
Melville William Heppe, lovingly known as Mel or "Chub" in his younger years in Newberry, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 9, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 86. Mel was born on November 4, 1938, in Newberry, Michigan, to Elizabeth Mary Heppe (Schilgen) and Melville William Heppe Sr. He graduated from Newberry High School...
Margaret Ann Stivender
Apr 8, 2025
Margaret Ann (Lourim) Stivender, age 90, of Jackson, Bloomfield Hills and Traverse City, Michigan passed away on April 8, 2025. Margaret was born to the late Francis P. and Marian (Horning) Lourim, the youngest of five children. In 1956, Margaret married Donald L. Stivender and enjoyed 50 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed hosting Bridge Club, having summer gatherings with...
