Mary Ann (Kaatz) Click
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Ann (Kaatz) Click, 90, of Charlevoix, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born on November 3, 1934, in Anchorville, MI, to the late Lawrence and Martha (Kujawski) Kaatz. She graduated from Dominican High School in Detroit and from St. Francis School of Nursing, where she earned her RN degree. Her adventurous...
Ann Witkop
Apr 17, 2025
Ann Witkop passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Munson Medical Center surrounded in love by her family. She was born on May 14, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio to Marion and Rachel Hageman. They lived in Ohio and Indiana before settling in Traverse City in 1952. Ann graduated from Traverse City High School in 1955. Her favorite memory was...
Joseph Oscar Loney
Apr 17, 2025
Joseph Oscar Loney, 92, of Grawn, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Joe was born on September 15, 1932, in Manton, Michigan, to the late Helmer Daniel and Etta Martha (Jensen) Loney. He attended school in Manton and graduated with the Class of 1950. It was during those early years that he met and fell in love with Caroline...
Joan Marie Sell
Apr 16, 2025
Joan Marie Sell, 90, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2025. In her high school yearbook, Joan's classmates described her as "A truer companion one could never find with goodness, gaiety and laughter combined." These words perfectly describe the life Joan led and the joy she brought to her husband, family and friends....
Betty Jean Douglas
Apr 14, 2025
Betty Jean Douglas, a loving mother, grandmother, and wife, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born in Buckley, Michigan, on March 16, 1925, to Ethel and Albert Wellein. Betty was a God loving, dedicated, and compassionate woman. She dedicated her life to her family, always offering a listening ear and excellent advice....
Lonna Irene Ramsby
Apr 13, 2025
Lonna Irene Ramsby, 62, of Traverse City, lost a valiant two-year battle with cancer and went to be with Jesus on Palm Sunday, April 13th, 2025. She passed quietly and in peace in her home surrounded by family and close friends. She was born on August 20th, 1962, to David and Sharon Briggs in Pontiac, MI. Lonna attended Central Michigan...
Penelope "Penny" Paulley
Apr 12, 2025
Penelope Chrisman Paulley, affectionately known as Penny, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 84 in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on December 29, 1940, in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Penny lived a life full of love, laughter, and a deep commitment to her community and family. Penny's journey in life was marked by her dedication to caring...
Helen June St. Onge
Apr 11, 2025
Helen June St. Onge, 70, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Medilodge GTC. Helen was born on June 18, 1954in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and June Mathers. Helen had been employed with Traverse City Products before her retirement. She was a very loving and caring mother, she loved her cats, Baby Blue and...
Melville William Heppe Jr.
Apr 9, 2025
Melville William Heppe, lovingly known as Mel or "Chub" in his younger years in Newberry, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 9, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 86. Mel was born on November 4, 1938, in Newberry, Michigan, to Elizabeth Mary Heppe (Schilgen) and Melville William Heppe Sr. He graduated from Newberry High School...
Margaret Ann Stivender
Apr 8, 2025
Margaret Ann (Lourim) Stivender, age 90, of Jackson, Bloomfield Hills and Traverse City, Michigan passed away on April 8, 2025. Margaret was born to the late Francis P. and Marian (Horning) Lourim, the youngest of five children. In 1956, Margaret married Donald L. Stivender and enjoyed 50 years of marriage. Together they enjoyed hosting Bridge Club, having summer gatherings with...
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...
