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Robert "Bob" Howard Burgin

Robert "Bob" Howard Burgin

Mar 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Howard Burgin, 66, of Rapid City, Michigan, who passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home. Bob was born on August 12, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jay Glen Burgin and Mary Louise Howard. As an only child, he grew up in Detroit with many...

Julia (Jones) Deemer

Julia (Jones) Deemer

Mar 11, 2025

Julia (Jones) Deemer, age 85, of Interlochen, passed away in her home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 with family by her side. Julia will be remembered for her loving service to family, friends, church, and community. She lived a life of devotion to her husband and 3 children, but also to many others. Julia served as leader in 4-H and...

Marcia Kaye Forton

Marcia Kaye Forton

Mar 8, 2025

Marcia Kaye Williams Forton passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 84. She was born on April 9, 1940, in Mesick, Michigan to David F. and Mable (Kettner) Williams. On April 4, 1959, she married Roger Andre' Forton and settled in Traverse City. Marcia & Andre' were the proud owners and operators...

Felicia Rebecca Dornoff

Felicia Rebecca Dornoff

Mar 8, 2025

Felicia Rebecca Dornoff, age 33 went to her heavenly home on Saturday March 8th after a prolonged battle, with many organ systems, complicated by lung failure at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born August 16,1991 in Haiti and was part of the 'boat lift' in the mid 1990's. She is survived by parents Michael and Rebecca, siblings...

Sherrill Giacoletto

Sherrill Giacoletto

Mar 6, 2025

Sherrill L. Giacoletto, 83, of Traverse City MI, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice of Michigan with her loyal beloved companion dog, Cody, by her side on Thursday afternoon, March 6, 2025. She was lovingly and respectfully cared for by the wonderful staff at her Grand Traverse Pavilions Cottages home, surrounded by close friend and family when she...

Betty A. Williams

Betty A. Williams

Mar 5, 2025

Betty A. Williams, of Denton, Maryland, and currently of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. Born on December 21, 1937, Betty led a fulfilling life of love, laughter, and dedication to her family, friends, and career. Betty was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and moved to Washington D.C. as an infant. Betty was the devoted wife to...

Thomas Mead

Thomas Mead

Mar 5, 2025

The family will celebrate Tom's life privately. Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. https://www.gtrlc.org/ .

Zara Louise Hansen

Zara Louise Hansen

Mar 4, 2025

Zara Louise Hansen, 87, of Traverse City, passed away March 4, 2025 with her loving family at her side. She was born on March 21, 1937, in Lake City, Michigan, to the late Gerald Edgar and Ruby "Zelda" (Wolverton) Barner. On June 18, 1960, she married the love of her life, Garwood "Woody" Philip Hansen, in Traverse City. Together, they...

Howard Paul Latourneau

Howard Paul Latourneau

Mar 3, 2025

Howard Paul LaTourneau, known to family and friends as Paul, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on March 9, 2025 at his home. Paul was born on September 13, 1956 in Battle Creek; the beloved son of Howard Carroll and Emily Josephine "Jo" (Westbrook) LaTourneau and brother to Karen. Paul graduated from Gull Lake in 1974 and went on to...

Evelyn Verschaeve

Evelyn Verschaeve

Mar 3, 2025

Evelyn Marie Verschaeve was born May 21, 1928, to Frank LeBlanc and Lucy Johnson in Detroit, and died March 3, 2025, in Traverse City. She was married to Charles Verschaeve in 1948 who preceded her in death in 2020 after 72 years of loving marriage. Evelyn is survived by her children: Rev. C. Michael Verschaeve, Christine Tarr (Gerard), Brian Verschaeve...

Patricia "Pat" Myers Musson

Patricia "Pat" Myers Musson

Mar 2, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Myers Musson, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Pat was born in Seattle, Washington, April 1, 1938, to the late Harvey and Diana (Greydanus) Myers. She attended Michigan State University, earning her bachelor's degree in education. She met the love of her life, Kenneth Harrington Musson...

Theola Maxine Hilbert

Theola Maxine Hilbert

Mar 2, 2025

Theola Maxine Hilbert, a lifetime resident of the Traverse City area, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, on her 95th Birthday. Born March 2, 1930, in Kingsley, Michigan, she was the daughter of Leroy and Alfreda (Bancroft) Delancey. Theola grew up in Traverse City, Michigan, and while working at an ice cream shop, met a young beekeeper- Arnold "Bud" Hilbert....

Lenda Lou Mcqueer

Lenda Lou Mcqueer

Mar 1, 2025

Lenda Lou McQueer, 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Born on May 27, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan to Leonard and Helen Burr. Lenda lived a life filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family and faith. A bright and compassionate soul, Lenda had a special way of caring for others, always...

Peyton Nolan Knight

Peyton Nolan Knight

Feb 26, 2025

Peyton Nolan Knight of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on February 26, 2025, at the young age of 23 years, looking over Lake Michigan. He was born on May 25, 2001, in Mecosta County Medical Center to his parents Katy (Dent) and Kirby Knight. The middle child of five children, Peyton grew up as a confirmed Catholic playing in the...

Joseph Connolly

Joseph Connolly

Feb 26, 2025

Joseph Connolly, 82, of Dearborn, passed away February 26, 2025. Joe worked as a cost accountant at Ford Motor Company. He was an avid golfer and member of Sacred Heart Church in Deaborn. He was preceded in death by parents, Henry & Gertrude Connolly; and brother-in-law, Mike Elliott. Surviving are his sister, Nancy Elliot; nephews, Daniel (Jennifer) Elliott, James Elliott;...

Gerald Duane Williams

Gerald Duane Williams

Feb 25, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Duane Williams, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Autumn House in Williamsburg, Michigan, from diabetes-related osteomyelitis ~ with both his children at his side. Jerry was born on April 6, 1934, in Longview, WA, to parents Ynola (Lee) and Francis Robert Williams. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Derwin....

Dennis "Mike" Michael Fegan

Dennis "Mike" Michael Fegan

Feb 24, 2025

Dennis "Mike" Michael Fegan, 66, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025 at home. Mike was born on November 7, 1958 in Plymouth, MI to the late Edward Patrick and Vivien L. (Anderson) Fegan. He married his first wife Gale and shared three sons together. Then later he met and fell in love with Brenda Kay...

Paul Allen Weber

Paul Allen Weber

Feb 24, 2025

Paul Allen Weber entered his eternal home unexpectedly on February 24, 2025 at Munson Medical Center located in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born the only son of George Martin Weber and Elsie Elizabeth Ochs-Weber on September 5,1944 in Highland Park, Michigan. After high school and junior college, he served four years in the United States Navy. Paul worked as...

Fred W. Marsh Jr

Fred W. Marsh Jr

Feb 23, 2025

Fred W. Marsh, Jr., age 93 of Grawn, Ml passed away on February 23, 2025 at his home. He was born the Son of Fred W. Marsh, Sr. and Etha B. (Clow) Marsh in Green Lake Township in Grand Traverse County. When he was 1 year old the family moved to Bendon Rd., Bendon Michigan. On November 23,1951 he married...

Joyce Lois Spears

Joyce Lois Spears

Feb 23, 2025

Joyce (Falkenhagen) Spears, 95, went to be with her God peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Joyce was born on May 11, 1929, in Saginaw, Michigan. Joyce grew up in Saginaw and earned a nursing degree, moving with her young family to Traverse City in 1961. She worked for several decades as a registered nurse and retired from Munson Medical...

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