Robert "Bob" Hagerman
Dec 10, 2024
Robert "Bob" Hagerman, 94, of Glen Arbor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bob attended Hamlin University in Minnesota, where he was a member of the swim team, and earned a Master's Degree from University of Minnesota in Organic Chemistry. He moved to Hemlock, Michigan and began a lifelong career at Dow Chemical until his retirement in 1995....
Linda Diane Fellows
Dec 9, 2024
Linda Fellows of Interlochen, Mi., formerly of Waterford Mi, passed away on December 9th, 2024. She was born to Charles and Betty Dowlan on January 18th, 1952. After high school she became a licensed beautician and was proud of her 20 years at the Interlochen Drug Store as a Pharmacy tech. She was married to Dennis Eugene Fellows Sr. and...
William "Billy" Paul Hogan
Dec 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Hogan on December 6, 2024, at the age of 78. Bill was a cherished partner, father, Papa, brother, and friend who brought warmth, wisdom, humor and love to all who knew him. Born on May 6, 1946, Bill grew up in Somerville, MA. After serving in the...
Margaret Llewellyn Hutchison
Dec 6, 2024
Margaret Llewellyn Hutchison of Suttons Bay, Michigan, age 84, died on Friday December 6, 2024, in the presence of her family at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Care in Traverse City She was born on August 6, 1940, in Niles, Ohio, the only child of Eddie Lewellyn and Grace (Woodford) Llewellyn. She married James (Jim) Hutchison on June 15, 1963, in...
Virginia "Jini" Mae Gott
Dec 6, 2024
Virginia "Jini" Mae Gott, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 6, 2024. Jini was born in Towson, Maryland to Virginia and Bill Mackle. Her family moved to Indiana and later moved to Michigan. Jini attended MSU receiving her degree in Elementary Education; she taught grades fourth through sixth in Dearborn, Livonia, and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hepner
Dec 6, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hepner (Bishop), 97, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away of natural causes on December 6, 2024. Betty was born in 1927 in Richland, Michigan, to her parents, Elmer and Laura Bishop. She grew up in Richland and Portage alongside her brothers, Bill and Dick, forming lifelong memories and friendships. A bright student, Betty graduated as Salutatorian from...
Mary Elizabeth Kausler Ravary
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Kausler Ravary passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on November 28, 1948, in Monroe, Michigan, Mary lived a life full of purpose, laughter, and boundless compassion. Mary's early years were spent at Trinity Lutheran School in Monroe, where she forged lifelong friendships that endured through every stage of her life. Her childhood...
Carol Winkler
Dec 5, 2024
Carol Winkler was known by those who encountered her as a force of nature. To her five children, she was the glue, bonding everyone together. She passed on her own terms on December 5, 2024, age 75, in the presence of her children and her husband, Paul Winkler, after living with pancreatic cancer for over a year. She was at...
David "Dave" Arthur Dell
Dec 5, 2024
Traverse City -David Arthur Dell, 79, a kind and gentle soul, passed away peacefully at his home on December 5, 2024 with his family at his side after a long battle with cancer. Dave was born May 4th, 1945 in Flint, MI to the late Dareld & Lucille (Niemi) Dell. On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1964, Dave married his best...
Joan A. Skipski
Dec 4, 2024
Joan A. Skipski, 87, of Maple City, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home. Joan was born on March 14, 1937 in Williamsburg, Michigan to the late John and Florence (Carr) Baggs. She married the love of her life, Roman Skipski on July 9, 1955. Together they shared 55 wonderful years. He preceded her in death...
Diana May Vanslembrouck
Dec 4, 2024
Diana May VanSlembrouck, formerly Diana May Walters, age 66 of Buckley, Michigan went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Born to Richard and Sara Walters on September 10, 1958, she lived in Sturgis, Michigan until the family moved to Buckley when she was a teenager. She...
Audrey Andrews
Dec 4, 2024
Audrey Marie Andrews, age 87, of Cadillac, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born June 22, 1937 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Odd & Vera (Stevens) Larsen. Audrey was a graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit, MI. She worked as registered nurse for many years and thoroughly enjoyed her occupation. Her hobbies included sewing,...
Joan "Joanie" Davis
Dec 3, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Davis, age 64, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Joanie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Ed & Jane (Steffey) Marriott, and her siblings: Tom Marriott, Kathy Sylvester. Joanie is survived by her husband of 34 yrs., Rob Davis; sons: Calvin Davis, Cody Davis;...
Linda Gene Sides
Dec 3, 2024
Linda Gene (Ostrander) Sides passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Linda was born in Midland, Michigan to Robert and Dorothy Ostrander on January 17, 1946. Upon graduation from Midland Dow High School in 1964, Linda married Wilton "Bud" Sides and moved to Flint, where they welcomed their first daughter, Deborah. Between 1964 and 1972, their family grew to six...
John Michael Knitz
Dec 2, 2024
Traverse City – John Michael Knitz, 82, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly. John was born on July 12, 1942 in Toledo, OH to the late Melvin and Lillian (Styer) Knitz. On June 13, 1969 he married Ruth Ann Kaufman. They shared 55 years of companionship, and memories. John was a meticulous concrete mason his entire career and was a...
Colonel Robert James Beck
Dec 1, 2024
Robert James "Jim" Beck, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Elizabeth Waybright and Elwood Beck. He was a loving husband to his first wife, Wendy, and his current wife, Gail, and a devoted...
Donald "Don" Louis Bryant
Nov 30, 2024
Donald "Don" Louis Bryant, 79, of Higgins Lake and formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on January 13, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, Don was the cherished son of the late Donald and June (Rummer) Bryant. Don spent many years in the Flint area,...
Benjamin Malcolm Mcbee
Nov 30, 2024
Our much beloved Benjamin was welcomed into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Ben was a happy, loving baby with a huge smile. He loved to cuddle and laugh. He enjoyed going on outings with his family to the zoo and botanical gardens. He loved being played with by his parents and brother, smiling in delight. Benjamin Malcolm...
Duane Gilbert Newman
Nov 30, 2024
Well done, good and faithful servant. Duane Gilbert Newman, 94, of Maple City, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 30, 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Although his birth certificate indicates he was born in Traverse City on September 7, 1930, family recollection indicates that Duane was birthed at his parent's home in Maple...
Robert "Bob" Charles Grigereit
Nov 30, 2024
Robert Charles Grigereit, born June 11, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Orchard Creek Support Care facility on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Bob dedicated over 40 years of his life to serving as a minister for the Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist Churches. He touched...
