Marilyn Marcia Grueber
Mar 23, 2025
Marilyn Marcia Grueber, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, at her home of nearly 70 years. She was born on her grandfather's farm in Easton Township, Ionia County, to Wm. Henry and Beatrice (Rowley) Rathburn on September 18, 1935. She attended Goodwin Country School and Ionia High School, graduating in 1953. Marilyn attended Butterworth School of Nursing...
Michelle Lee Christensen
Mar 23, 2025
Michelle Lee Christensen (née Beck), age 64, of Maple City, MI, passed away March 23, 2025, at home. Michelle was born August 21, 1960, in Toledo, OH to the late Carole Jeane Beck and Rev. Leroy Beck. The middle child of a pastor, her childhood was spent across the country as Leroy moved from church to church, finding home in...
Ned Dietz
Mar 22, 2025
Ned Dietz went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus on March 22, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1939, in Newark, NJ and graduated from Westfield Senior High. Then he attended Bucknell University, graduating in 1962 with a BS in Electrical Engineering, a commission in the Army Artillery, and a fiancée, Jan Wall, whom he married one week...
John Lester Conrad
Mar 22, 2025
John Lester Conrad, 47, of Elk Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2025, in Big Sky, Montana while on spring break with his family. John was born on August 5, 1977, in Lansing, Michigan, to Roger Allen and Shelia Mae (Brannon) Conrad. He graduated from Waverly High School in 1996 and went on to earn a degree in Business...
Rita J. Dorland
Mar 21, 2025
Rita Dorland, 92, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on March 21, 2025 with her family by her side. Rita was born on February 25, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clara (Rowinski) and Alex Korotko. She graduated from St. Thomas High School in Detroit, Michigan in 1951. On November 3, 1956, she married Richard Dorland. They have five...
Rhonda Topous (Berry)
Mar 21, 2025
Rhonda Topous (Berry), 57, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Lady Lake, Florida, with her loving family at her side. Rhonda was born on September 6th, 1967, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to the late William and Faye (Brendle) Berry. She grew up in West Bloomfield and moved to Traverse City in the early 1990s to be closer to her...
Susan Diane Chesney
Mar 21, 2025
Susan Diane Chesney, a devoted educator and beloved wife passed away at Cordia retirement community in Traverse City, Michigan on March 21, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, to Burt and Jane Moutlon, Susan grew up in Berkley, where she attended Berkley Public Schools. She pursued her passion for education at Central Michigan University earning...
John B. Sprandel
Mar 19, 2025
John B. Sprandel of Traverse City, walked into our Savior's arms Wednesday, March 19, 2025 with his loving wife and daughter at his side. John was born March 30, 1944 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Walter Sprandel and Henerietta (Meyer) Sprandel. Growing up, John's family often spent their summers in Leelanau County. His family bought a house on Little Traverse...
Paul Anthony Miller
Mar 19, 2025
Paul Anthony Miller, age 64, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away after a fierce battle with cancer on March 19th, 2025 comforted by his loving wife and family. Paul was born on May 25th, 1960 in Traverse City to Jack and Rosemary Miller. He was raised on the shores of West Bay and spent his childhood hunting, fishing and enjoying...
Virginia "Ginny" Scaer
Mar 18, 2025
Virginia Eileen Scaer, affectionately known as Ginny, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the age of 83. Ginny was born April 4, 1941 in Chicago Illinois to Robert Gustave Pieper and Abbie Mae LaSeur. The family moved to Valparaiso, Indiana while Robert served his country during World War II. He was gone nearly...
Dorothy Lee Hubbell
Mar 18, 2025
Dorothy Lee Hubbell (95) of Traverse City, Michigan was peacefully called back to her Creator on March 18th, 2025 through natural causes. She was a longterm resident of The Villas of Traverse Point. She was born the youngest of seven to John and Charlotte (Lottie)Tobin on May 2nd, 1929 in Traverse City, Michigan. Her parents were residents of South Manitou...
Stephen N. Chapman
Mar 18, 2025
Dr. Stephen N. Chapman, age 79, of Interlochen, Michigan (formerly of Chapel Hill, NC) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Stephen was born on February 15, 1946 in Binghamton, NY to the late David and Barbara (Grow) Chapman. Stephen was born the youngest of three children. He attended high school in...
Cheryl Lynn Woodring
Mar 17, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Woodring, age 63, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born on January 16, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana, to Edgar and Delores (Fleming) Zampich. She was raised in Rogers City, Michigan and graduated with the class of 1980 Rogers City High School. After high school, she...
Micheline "Michelle" Antoinette Decaire
Mar 16, 2025
Micheline "Michelle" DeCaire, 96, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Traverse City at home with loved ones. Michelle was born on September 21, 1928, in Blois, France to Charles and Marie (Jama) Barbier. Growing up during World War II, she faced many challenges, including the suspension of schooling, which led her to begin working...
John William Lopez Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
John William Lopez, Jr., age 55, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family. John was born on May 20, 1969, in Charlevoix, Michigan to John Lopez, Sr. and Debbie (Crandall) Lopez. John graduated from Traverse City Central High School. After school John worked in several fields of work...
Susan Beth Griner
Mar 15, 2025
Susan Beth Griner of Traverse City was called Home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids on June 16, 1940, the first child of Robert and Marian Stehouwer. Susan graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1958, then attended NMC where she completed her Associates Degree, and met the love of her life, Jay. She...
Leonard Ole Thoreson
Mar 15, 2025
Leonard Ole Thoreson, 98, of Glen Arbor, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, with his wife Sally and his family by his side. Leonard was born on November 28, 1926, in Port Oneida (on the Thoreson Farm), Michigan, to Ole and Louise Thoreson. From a young age, he worked on his father's farm with his 3 brothers and 3...
Irene D. Goodrich
Mar 14, 2025
Irene D. Goodrich, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Autumn House on March 14, 2025. Irene was born on October 21, 1932 in Allegan to the late Howard S. and Marion (Bond) Wedge. Irene entered into marriage with her high school sweetheart, Robert D. Goodrich on November 12, 1949 at the Allegan Bible...
Sharon E. Baxter
Mar 14, 2025
Sharon Baxter, age 88, of Lake Ann, Michigan (formerly of Glen Lake, Michigan) passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Sharon was born on March 10, 1937, in Hamburg, New York where she was raised by her late parents Carl and Marge Jerge. Sharon was the middle child, living in a multigenerational family in Hamburg. She went to Michigan State...
Richard Clare Lewis
Mar 13, 2025
Richard Clare Lewis was born on October 12, 1934 to his parents Clare and Frances (Strang) Lewis. While still young, Richard and his parents moved from his birthplace of Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI. Growing up a native of Northern Michigan, Richard attended TCAPS, held a newspaper route, and participated in Boy Scouts. During this time, Richard developed...
