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Verna Renetta Hall
Apr 8, 2025
Verna Renetta Hall, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at the Villa on April 8, 2025. Verna was born on May 7, 1936 in Traverse City to the late Bert and Genevieve (Bellant) Chapman. Throughout her life, she enjoyed bowling, golfing and flowers. On October 30, 1970 she married Richard Lloyd Hall who preceded her in death. She was...
Julie Marie Muehling
Apr 7, 2025
Julie Marie Muehling, 60, of Traverse City Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Munson Hospice House. Julie was born on August 30, 1964, in Jackson, Michigan, to Raymond and Judith (Lardie) Freundl. She married the love of her life Daniel "Dan" Muehling on May 28, 1983, in Traverse City. Julie had been employed with Munson Medical Center...
Lloyd Sutliff Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Lloyd Parker Sutliff Jr., age 68, of Suttons Bay, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Lloyd was a calm and cheerful man who loved to laugh. His friends and family will miss him. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Sutliff Sr. & Eydith (Martella) Sutliff; and beloved guardian, Mary Anderson. He is survived by his sisters,...
Ruth Ann Knitz
Apr 4, 2025
Ruth Ann Knitz passed away Friday, April 4, 2025, at the age of 84 years old. She was born on February 18, 1941, to Carma (Tumey) & Lawrence Kaufman, in Toledo, Ohio. On June 6, 1969, she became the beloved wife of John Michael Knitz who predeceased her on December 2, 2024. After graduating High School in Toledo, she continued...
Leonard Eugene Gerhardt
Apr 4, 2025
Leonard Eugene Gerhardt, 97, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. Leonard was born on April 7, 1927, to the late Leonard Harry & Eulallia Margaret (Cosgrove) Gerhardt in Port Angeles, Washington. Leonard spent his youth in Aberdeen, Washington, and later graduated from Aberdeen High School. Like so many of his generation, Len enlisted into the Army toward...
Holly T. Bird
Apr 2, 2025
Holly T. Bird(ba) joined the ancestors just before midnight on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She transitioned enveloped in the love of her family and a friend. Her journey began knowing she was loved as fiercely as she shared her love to everyone, and to the world. A sacred fire was lit and burned for four days in preparation for her...
Patricia Ann Teichman
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Teichman, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 2, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. Patricia was born on March 22, 1938, to the late Chester and Margaret (Hurley) Hinkle. After her father passed away at a young age, she was lovingly raised by her mom and stepfather Bernon Cox. On...
Christine Ann Hoben
Apr 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine "Chris" Ann Hoben, aged 75, who passed away early in the morning of April 1, 2025, in Traverse City, MI. She was born on June 9, 1949, in Adrian, MI, to Richard and Jean (Ansorge) Hoben. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jack Berry; her...
Darlene Gladys Hackney
Mar 31, 2025
Darlene Gladys Hackney (Rieg) went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31st, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, just as she wished. While in the hospital, she chose not to pursue further treatment, expressing her faith and readiness to meet Jesus. Her sons, Scott, Tim, and Jim, had the opportunity to pray with her and thank...
Barbara "Barb" A. Wilcox
Mar 31, 2025
Barbara Ann Wilcox, 71 of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 with her husband Tim by her side. Barbara was born August 23, 1953 in Coos Bay, Oregon to the late Derril and Grace Allen (nee Peterson). On December 29, 1978 Barbara married Timothy Charles Wilcox, in Greeley, Colorado. Together they shared over 46 years of...
Beatrice Mae Salisbury
Mar 30, 2025
Beatrice Mae Salisbury of Empire Michigan age 89 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Born February 7, 1936, in Traverse City Michigan to Clifford and Beatrice Eitniear. Beatrice was the fourth of six children. She graduated from Traverse City Central and went on to Central Michigan University. Beatrice's first job was as secretary of the president and CEO...
Jb Wheeler
Mar 29, 2025
JB Wheeler, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. JB honorably served our country in the US Army as part of the 101st Airborne Division. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He retired from United Technology as a maintenance worker and was a lifetime member of AmVets Post 120. A meticulous man, JB...
Deanna Dee Hull
Mar 28, 2025
Deanna Hull, 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Dee was born December 23, 1945 to Edwin Brown and Myrtle Newberry. She grew up in Arcadia, MI and enjoyed writing and calligraphy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert "Bob" Hull; siblings, Robert, David, Gertrude, Charla, and Marilyn; and beloved dog,...
Lura Phyllis Nunn
Mar 28, 2025
Lura Nunn, age 104, died in her sleep on March 28, 2025. What a life! Lura Powell was born in Bellaire, MI on June 14, 1920. She grew up fifth in a family with eight children. Her early life was on a farm, but this big, boisterous family moved to Grand Rapids during the Depression. She graduated from Union High...
Marlene Fay Koskela
Mar 28, 2025
Marlene Fay Koskela, 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Munson Hospice House. Marlene was born on July 4, 1943 in Highland Park, Michigan. She grew up in Wayne and was a 1961 graduate of Monroe High School. Marlene's working career was in the health care field. She was a Registered Nurse at Riverside...
Mary Ann Barker
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Ann Barker, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2025, at Munson Hospice House. She loved and was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Mary Ann was born on January 7, 1940, to Ann M. Dowling Feller and David N. Feller in Flint, Michigan. Because her mother did not survive...
William "Bill" Pollard
Mar 26, 2025
William Harris Pollard, age 90 of Traverse City, passed away at Autumn House on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and entered into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. Bill was born to Ardis and William Pollard on March 17, 1935. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Mary. Also survived by his two children, Pamela and...
Susan Martin Walters
Mar 26, 2025
Susan Martin Walters passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at her home at Cordia on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. She was 76 years old. Susan embraced each of those years with strength, humor, and a quiet resilience that inspired all who knew her. She faced numerous health challenges throughout her life with extraordinary bravery, never complaining...
Marilyn Ruth Dumond
Mar 26, 2025
Marilyn Ruth DuMond, 84, of Traverse City, passed away on March 26, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. Marilyn was born on September 1st, 1940, in Newberry, Michigan, to the late Ellis and Ruby (Lawson) Movalson. After graduating from high school, she attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette to pursue a degree in education. During this period she had the opportunity...
Susan June Dean
Mar 24, 2025
Susan June Dean, age 72, of Lake Ann, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home with family by her side. Susan was a devoted life partner and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She and Troy enjoyed their life together with their three labs, Bella Bee, Sam, and Molly. Susan was a long-time resident of Glen...
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