Richard Bailey
Jun 8, 2025
Richard Bailey, 74, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House with his family by his side on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1951, the second youngest of eleven children to the late Elizabeth Theodore Bailey and Peter Bailey. His siblings who preceded him in death are Margaret Bailey Chandler, Peter Bailey Jr., Gerald Bailey, Carl...
Anne Achenbach
Jun 7, 2025
On June 7, 2025 Anne Donlon Achenbach passed away peacefully at her residence at Cordia Commons, Traverse City, MI where she had resided since 2016. She was 94. Anne was born on October 31, 1930 in New York City to William Donlon and Anna King Donlon. Anne married her husband, Arthur, in 1951 and in 1956 purchased a house in...
Walter Ross
Jun 5, 2025
Walter was born to Harold and Martha Ross on September 30th 1932 in Farmington, Illinois at the farmhouse where he grew up along with his older brother George on a farm with 200 acres of soybean and field corn. In his early years of school, he attended a one room schoolhouse where he eventually became the only student. He then...
Ruth Norma (Hagen) Flory
Jun 5, 2025
Ruth Norma (Hagen) Flory died on June 5, 2025 at Autumn House of Williamsburg at the age of 101. She was born to Marit and Julius Hagen on January 30, 1924, on the family dairy farm in Edgar, Wisconsin. Ruth had a 4-year-old sister Evelyn. Another sister, Mildred had died in 1923 at the age of 1 ½. When she...
Walter A. Brueggemann
Jun 5, 2025
Walter Albert Brueggemann was born in Tilden, Nebraska on March 11, 1933. He was the son of August Brueggemann, a pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed Church (an antecedent of the United Church of Christ) and Hilda Hallman Brueggemann. Like his father, he was rooted in the evangelical tradition of German Pietism that continued to be his theological habitat. He...
Arthur "Art" Leonard Hansen Jr.
Jun 5, 2025
Arthur "Art" Leonard Hansen, Jr., 96, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. Art was born on December 13, 1928 in Cadillac, Michigan to the late Arthur and Mildred (Batzer) Hansen. He married the love of his life, G. Joan Kologe on May 27, 1950 in Traverse City. She preceded him...
Sherryl Ann Nicholson
Jun 3, 2025
June 25, 1950 – June 3, 2025 It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Sherryl Ann Nicholson after courageously battling cancer for over a year. Sherry was born in Traverse City on June 25, 1950 to Fay and Pauline (Weese) Cox. She married Gary Nicholson in 1974 and together raised their family in Williamsburg, MI. Gary preceded...
Dorothea Mae Goodson
Jun 3, 2025
Dorothea Mae Goodson, 96, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on June 3 2025 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Dot was born on May 7, 1929 in Detroit to the late Anthony and Barbara (Hamstra) Elzerman. Dot graduated from Macomb Community College with an Associates Degree in 1978 and went on to a successful career. She retired after 41...
Judy Haas
Jun 3, 2025
Traverse City, MI – Judith Beatriz Haas, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 83. She was born on October 1, 1941, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the late Francisco and Martha (Kotin) Bartha. Judy, as she was affectionately known, spent her early life...
Nancy Landfair
Jun 3, 2025
With deep sadness, we share the passing of Nancy Landfair on June 3rd at age 76. A Michigan State University graduate and certified Music Therapist, Nancy began her career at Traverse City State Hospital and later brought joy to many through the Traverse City Area Special Ed program. Her love of music was central to her life—arranging, and performing as...
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...
