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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
