Jeffrey Thomas Bennetts
Feb 22, 2025
Jeffrey Thomas Bennetts was born on May 5, 1954 in Ironwood, Michigan to Joan and Gabriel Bennetts. From a young age, he found his greatest joy in the outdoors, a passion that shaped his life. Jeff was a beloved brother to Glenn Bennetts and James (Jim) Bennetts. He is survived by his brothers, his life partner, Jan Storms, his children:...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Deyoung
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Ann (Schramke) DeYoung entered into eternal life after a short and valiant battle with cancer on February 20, 2025 at her home in Traverse City with her children by her side. She was born March 25, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to John and Frances Schramke. Patricia was the eldest of her three siblings. After graduating from Saginaw High School,...
Ila Mae Purdy
Feb 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, Ila Mae Purdy, age 86, passed from this life to be with the Lord and her beloved Burt and other much loved family members and friends who preceded her in death. She was at peace and often remarked how grateful she was for having had "such a wonderful life, a great husband, so many great trips,...
Arlene Louise Beeman
Feb 20, 2025
Arlene Louise (Sackett) Beeman, 97, went home to heaven, Thursday, February 20, 2025. Arlene was born February 7, 1928, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Henry and Georgia (Baker) Sackett. She was raised on a family farm on Silver Lake, where she and her sister, Rhoda, attended school in Grawn, walking 2 ¼ miles to and from school each day. On...
William Alan "Al" Maas
Feb 19, 2025
William Alan `AI' Maas, born April 26, 1954, died unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on February 19, 2025, leaving behind his wife of 46 years, Karen Sholten Maas and his sister Roberta Maas Chrestensen.. Information regarding memorial donations and Celebration of Life will be furnished at a later date. Al lived in the wrong place and time. A charismatic...
Racine Rasmussen
Feb 19, 2025
Racine Rasmussen, 83, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1941 in Hillsboro, Alabama, the daughter of Roy Lee and Thelma Garrison, both deceased. Growing up on a farm in Alabama, she later moved to Michigan where she spent the remainder of her life. She is survived by sisters Becky...
Harry Hubert Friend
Feb 17, 2025
Harry Hubert Friend, 93, of Empire passed away at home in the care of his beloved family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Harry (Henry, Hank, Bud) Friend was born on May 20, 1931, in Redford, MI to the late Harry Hubert and Elizabeth Victoria (Swetish) Friend Sr. Harry was dedicated to the Catholic Church and to his family. Honorably, Harry...
Colleen Berger
Feb 17, 2025
Colleen C. Berger, age 63, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed at her home, where dear friends and family members supported her during her time in hospice. Colleen was born on September 30, 1961, in Madison Heights, MI, to the late Ron and Sharon Carlsen,...
Margret A. Slepicka
Feb 16, 2025
Margret A. Slepicka, 81 of Traverse City passed away on February 16, 2025, peacefully at home. Margret was born in Walpole Massachusetts on May 30, 1943. The daughter of the late Andrew and Margret Haan. On March 20, 1965 she was married to William J. Slepicka in Elberta Michigan and has been a resident of Traverses City since 1963. Margret...
Judith "Judie" Marie Strbik
Feb 14, 2025
Judith "Judie" Marie Strbik, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. She was born on June 9, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Julius and Sophia (Dombrowski) Horvath. She married the love of her life Joseph "Joe" Strbik on June 26, 1965 in South Bend. Judie earned her associates degree in accounting from...
Fred Behm
Feb 14, 2025
Fred Behm (81) of Traverse City died peacefully at the Munson Hospice House on Friday, February 14, 2025 after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with respiratory disease. He was surrounded by his loving family throughout his final days. Fred was born in Saginaw, MI on December 16, 1943, to John (Jack) and Virginia (Ginny) Behm. A graduate of Arthur Hill...
Betsy L. Houdek
Feb 14, 2025
Betsy L. Houdek, age 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Betsy was born in Lake Leelanau, MI on March 12, 1939 to the late Harold & Florence (Harp) Overby. She was a long-time resident of Traverse City and a member of East Bay Calvary Church. A wonderful mother, her love overflowed to...
Gordon Haynes Waldenmyer
Feb 13, 2025
Gordon Haynes Waldenmyer November 4, 1935 - February 13, 2025 Helen (nee Haynes) and Shreve Waldenmyer welcomed Gordon to their lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan in the midst of the Great Depression on an unseasonably warm and rainy Monday, November 4, 1935. Gordon enlisted in the United States Navy and returning to Ypsilanti following basic at the Great Lakes Naval Training...
Jerry Buck
Feb 13, 2025
Jerry Buck, age 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2025. Jerry was born on December 8, 1942, in Bushnell Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, one of twelve children of the late Cecil and Agnes (Phillips) Buck. Jerry's early years of education began in a rural one-room schoolhouse. He attended Carson City High School and...
Kathryn Ann Dombrowski
Feb 13, 2025
Kathryn Ann Dombrowski, a resident of Plymouth Harbor in Sarasota Florida and formerly of Elk Rapids, Mi. passed away on Feb 13, 2025 in Hospice care. Kathryn was born on Feb 24, 1930 in Detroit to James H. and Ann (Breen) Withers Predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years Harold (Hal) Dombrowski. She is survived by her sister Sheila...
Gordon H. Waldenmyer
Feb 13, 2025
Gordon Waldenmyer, 89, of Glen Arbor passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. Gordon was born on November 4, 1935, in Ypsilanti. He served our country honorably in the United States Navy. He was a proud member of the Lions club for over 52 years. Gordon is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jann; their children Brandt and Carrlin...
Linda Ransom
Feb 13, 2025
Linda Larkin Ransom, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who met her, and she loved Jesus with all her heart. Linda and Bill loved going for long rides all around the state of Michigan, spending...
Elfriede "Elfie" Steigerwald
Feb 13, 2025
Elfriede Steigerwald, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away on February 13, 2025. Elfie was born in Novi Pavljani, Croatia, daughter of Frank and Maria (Herbei) Niklas. At age sixteen, Elfie immigrated to the US from Austria. After two years in Florence, AL her family moved to Detroit. Soon thereafter she met and married Louis Steigerwald. Though she completed a...
Mary Ann Duperon
Feb 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of Mary Ann (Plank) Duperon's passing. She passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann, age 84, of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, was born on November 25, 1940, in Buckley, Michigan, to Floyd and Agatha (Miller) Plank. Throughout her life, Mary...
David Kenneth Best
Feb 12, 2025
Dr. David Kenneth Best, age 53, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. David was joyfully welcomed into the world on January 9, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan by Dr. Patrick and Joan (Gregg) Best. David was the second of three children who were raised in Novi, Michigan. He attended Our Lady of Victory elementary and...
