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...
Ruth Bergdoll
May 21, 2025
Ruth Bergdoll, age 93, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, George Bergdoll; siblings, Bernadette Mason, Kathryn Kuster, Donald Winkler, Norbert Winkler, Harlan Winkler, Gerald Winkler, Geraldine Vaassen, and Mary Franklin. She is survived by her son, Richard (Svetlana) Miller; stepdaughters, Deanna (Kim) Elliott, Cindy (Donald) Preli, Liz Bergdoll,...
Wayne Roger Hill
May 21, 2025
Wayne Roger Hill, 81, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully after battling cancer and Parkinsons on May 21, 2025. Wayne was born on October 9, 1943 in Dallas, TX to the late Barney Egbert and Ruby (Davis) Hill. Wayne served our country honorably as a member of the United States Navy from 1967 – 1968 and then in the reserves until...
Alfredo Herrera Perez
May 21, 2025
Alfredo Herrera Perez, age 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Alfredo was born on September 6, 1947, in Mexico City to the late Cesar Adolfo and Theresa (Perez) Herrera. Alfredo set out to pursue the American dream, immigrating to the United States in his early twenties with determination and...
Gene Raymond Sinkler
May 20, 2025
Gene Raymond, 86, of Mesick, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan.
Carole Anne Daniels
May 20, 2025
Carole Anne (Vrany) Daniels, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 with her devoted husband by her side. Carole was born on December 20, 1936, in Traverse City, Michigan. The oldest of six siblings, she was a loving and generous sister. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Francis High School and earned degrees from Mercy Central School...
Kelly Kay Bolton
May 18, 2025
Kelly Bolton, 60, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on May 18, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and sister, and one of the kindest souls ever to have lived. A devout Catholic, she believed strongly in God and His plan, constantly reminding others to put their faith in Him and walk always in His light. Kelly is...
G. Joan Hansen
May 17, 2025
Glada Joan Hansen, affectionately known as Joan, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 94, just ten days before her 95th birthday. A resident of Traverse City, Joan was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family in her final days. Joan was born on May 27, 1930, in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, to Joseph Kologe...
David "Dave" Jay Sprinkle
May 17, 2025
David "Dave" Jay Sprinkle, 70, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Dave was born on July 3, 1954, in Abilene, Texas, to the late Olif and Nellie (Holland) Sprinkle Jr. He proudly served as a police officer for many years and found great purpose in his...
Alice E. Ward
May 17, 2025
Alice Ward, 90, passed away May 17 with family near her. Alice is proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas and Evelyn Chapman Fath, a sister Clara (Fath) Oliver, and two brothers Fred Fath and Thomas Fath, Jr. Alice lived a life that embodied adventure, generosity, and unshakable spirit. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, she charted a course that...
Ronald Patrick Roy
May 16, 2025
Ronald Roy, 86, of Traverse City and formerly of Oakland County, passed away on May 16, 2025, at his home with his family by his side under the care of Hospice. Ron was born on November 28, 1938, to the late Gerard "George" and Iva Roy in Oakland County. Ron bought and sold metals throughout Michigan and bordering states for...
