Joan Lucille Bartell
Nov 30, 2024
Traverse City - Joan "JoAnne" Bartell age 92, was born February 20, 1932, and lived a very full, happy and precious life until November 30, 2024. In that time, she experienced an incredible array of events and changes in the world. She was married to Carl R. Bartell until his ship, the USS Carl D. Bradley, went down in Lake...
Janice Ann Sargent
Nov 30, 2024
Janice Ann Sargent, 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024 with her family by her side. Janice was born on May 28, 1949 in Flint to the late Waynard and Leah (Muma) Mumrow. Janice had a heart of gold. She was a dedicated nurse for nearly 40 years, a Red Cross Volunteer and Big Sister for...
John "Jack" A. Rodes
Nov 29, 2024
On November 29th, 2024, our Father, Jack Rodes, was called into eternal life by the loving God he had served faithfully all his life. He left his Children, Grandchildren and great-Grandchildren with a legacy of love, leadership, an excellent work ethic and a dedication to serving God, his family, his Catholic Church and School family and his Munson family. Jack...
Glen A. King
Nov 29, 2024
Glen A. King, 92 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. Glen was born on September 18, 1932, to the late Dominic and Louise (Lautner) King in Traverse City, where he spent his entire life rooted in faith, family, and community. On October 12, 1957, Glen married the love of his...
Charles Alexander Phillips
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Alexander Phillips, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024. Charlie was born on March 17, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Julius and Mary (Bero) Phillips. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School. "Sharp and tall, fun for all." was Charlie's quote in his senior yearbook. How true this was! Following high school,...
Linda Marie Stewart
Nov 25, 2024
Linda Marie Stewart August 17, 1947 – November 25, 2024 Linda Marie Stewart, 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Traverse City on August 17, 1947, to Benjamin Chupp and Leota Lachniet. Linda will be remembered for her big heart and gentle, soft-spoken ways. She dedicated 20...
Edwin Donald Ricker
Nov 25, 2024
Ed was born October 28, 1929, the day before the great stock market crash. He was reared with his grandparents and aunts Mamie and Helen in Marion and Attica, OH. After grade school, he lived with his mother, Mary Evelyn and stepfather Mac for two years in Chambersburg, PA. Mac remained one of his life long mentors. He then returned...
John Charles Geiger
Nov 24, 2024
John Charles Geiger, 77 of Traverse City passed away on November 24, 2024. John was born in Clevland Ohio on December 27, 1946 to Alfred and Annabel Geiger. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of John with his family.
Theresa Louise Kuhlman
Nov 23, 2024
Theresa Louise Kuhlman, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Theresa was born on March 9, 1932, in Cadillac, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Cecilia (Long) Largent. The family moved to Traverse City when she was young and she graduated from Traverse City High School. She married the late Gerard Joseph Kuhlman on December...
Kathleen Dornan
Nov 23, 2024
Kathleen Dornan, 89, of Traverse City, joined her husband Victor Dornan in Heaven. He passed away in 2015. Kathleen was born on September 15, 1935 to Gerald and Ina (Hoke) Shumaker in Vermontville. On June 14, 1952 she and Vic married and they shared many wonderful times together. For many years, Kathleen loved working in retail, first at Millikens and...
Hayden Nicholas Swogger
Nov 17, 2024
Hayden Nicholas Swogger, 5 passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024. Hayden was born on September 29, 2019, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Nicolas Patrick and Tori (Waite) Swogger. Hayden was a kindergartener at Kingsley Public Schools, where he was thriving in his first year of school. He loved learning new things and making friends, charming everyone he met with...
Fredric Marvin Veldhuis
Nov 15, 2024
Fredric Marvin Veldhuis, 78, of Traverse City and formerly of Prescott, Arizona and East Tawas, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Friday, November 15, 2024. Fred was born on October 11, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mae (van Hartesveldt) Veldhuis. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor...
Deborah Lee Petoskey
Nov 15, 2024
Deborah Lee Petoskey, 67 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of Deborah with your family at www.Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com
Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo
Nov 14, 2024
Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo, lovingly known for her warm heart and radiant smile, passed away surrounded by family on November 14, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly was born on August 5, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James and Valeta Allen (Bodrie). She spent her childhood surrounded by the love of her siblings: Patrick, Michael, Kathleen, Shannon - "Bosom Buddy",...
Paul H. Schultz
Nov 14, 2024
Paul H. Schultz, formerly of Detroit and Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan. Paul was born in Detroit on June 1, 1937 to Herbert and Carmen Schultz. Paul attended the University of Michigan and earned his law degree at Wayne State University. He also served in the U.S. Army. Paul married Susan Tolkemitt...
Mark Hisem
Nov 13, 2024
Mark Hisem, age 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 following a battle with cancer. Mark was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. After memorable years on the football, basketball, and track teams he graduated from high school and enrolled in the Business School at Ferris State University. During his freshman year he started working part...
Martin "Marty" Lee Lester
Nov 13, 2024
Martin Lee Lester, 74, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Marty was born on June 6, 1950, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late Hubert and Margaret (Sickles) Lester. After high school, he attended Central Michigan University on an athletic scholarship...
Ruth E. Peppler
Nov 13, 2024
Ruth E. Peppler, 89, born in Detroit Michigan, is survived by her son. John A. Peppler, has passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Munson Hospice House. Ruth was best known for her creative arts and crafts; which included quilting, stamping, tole painting, sewing, and others; and her delicious cooking. Ruth did not skimp on butter or sugar to...
Margaret "Peg" Anne May
Nov 12, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Anne May, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Athens, Texas. Peg was born in Vassar, Michigan on January 27, 1939. She was married first to Robert Bell and after his passing, later to Stuart May. A loving mother, Peg was active in her church, enjoyed family time, teaching piano...
Grant Roger Bannen
Nov 12, 2024
Grant Roger Bannen, born January 27, 1939, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Geneva (Bartlett) and Milford "Stub" Bannen, passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Grant was an adventurous spirit who lived life with vigor and enthusiasm. His passions ranged from the great outdoors to the thrill of competition, with camping,...
