Mary "Candy" Candace Endress
Jan 4, 2025
Mary "Candy" Candace Endress, 77, of Traverse City passed away on January 4, 2025. Candy was born on July 19, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Zachary and May (Devaney) Endress. From an early age, she demonstrated a passion for helping others, which led to a remarkable careers. A dedicated and driven individual, Candy earned her Bachelor of Science...
Charles Wayne Edwards
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Wayne Edwards, age 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Wayne was a sharpshooter in the National Guard, recruited as a teenager. He was a salesman for many years with Spartan Stores. To him, his family and job were of top priority. Wayne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Edwards; son, Charles...
Mary Louise Herweyer
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Louise Herweyer, age 66, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Mary worked as a business manager for the Copper Ridge Surgery Center in Traverse City for many years. She loved her job and the people she worked with. She was a loving mother whose family meant everything to her. She was an avid reader and...
David Arthur Taghon
Jan 3, 2025
David Arthur Taghon, 81, of Empire, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2025, in the loving presence of his devoted wife. Born on October 14, 1943, in Empire, Michigan, to Fred and Reva (Wirt) Taghon, Dave – affectionately known as "Butch" to some – was the third of seven children. He attended...
Gladys W. Eggli
Jan 2, 2025
Gladys W. Eggli, age 97, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2025. Born on September 23, 1927 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada - she took her first steps on a Great Lakes steamship and later grew up in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. In 1954, Gladys moved to Traverse City where she worked at Metropolitan Life as an assistant supervisor...
Nell Jeanne Nash
Jan 2, 2025
Nell Jeanne Nash, age 96, of Long Lake Township, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on March 27, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, Nell Jeanne was the daughter of the late Hugh V. and Lucille M. (Paukett) Walker. Her Scottish ancestors immigrated to the Grand Traverse Bay...
Thomas C. Lance
Jan 1, 2025
Thomas C. Lance, of Kewadin passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, with family by his side. Thomas was born on November 3,1940 in Youngstown Ohio and graduated from Boardman High School in 1959. He Attended Youngstown State University graduating with a BS in BA. After graduation, he took a job with Sherwin Williams paint company as an assistant to...
Maxine Mae Lautner
Jan 1, 2025
Maxine Mae Lautner 84, of Traverse City Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 1st, 2025. Maxine was born to Joseph and Mary (Witkowski) Maslowski on September 13th, 1940, in Cedar Michigan. She was the 7th of 9 children. She graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1959. She married Everett Jerome Lautner on November 5th, 1960....
Eleanore "Elly" S. Cosgrove
Jan 1, 2025
Eleanore "Elly" Cosgrove, 94, of Traverse City, was received by her Lord and Savior on January 1st, 2025. Elly was born on October 15, 1930, to German immigrants Fred and Anna (Knopf) Laich. She grew up on a farm in New Haven, MI, alongside her younger siblings, Carl and Nancy. Together, they sold fruits and vegetables at a stand on...
Rory Alan Royston
Dec 30, 2024
Rory Alan Royston, 64, of Buckley, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. Rory was born on May 31, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Marcelyn (Bond) Royston. He married the love of his life, Veva Jerrils on July 29, 1982 in Toms River, New Jersey. In 1977, he joined the U.S....
Glenwood "Glen" Arthur Belanger
Dec 30, 2024
Glenwood Arthur Belanger, 88 of Traverse City, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Glen was born on December 11, 1936, in Lake Leelanau where he lived until the age of 6. The family then moved to Traverse City where he lived the remainder of his life. Glen was born to the late Orson and Serphine...
Michael B. Kelly
Dec 30, 2024
Michael (Mick) B. Kelly, age 87, passed on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his family; born in Pontiac, MI; retired to Traverse City, MI; later moved to Carrboro, NC. Mick was the beloved husband of Brenda Wells Kelly for 68 years; devoted father to Dayna Kelly Webster (Ronnie); Susan Kelly of NC; Gramps and PaPa to his precious grandchildren and...
John K. Kerridge
Dec 29, 2024
John K. Kerridge, 66, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly from complications related to diabetes in California on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1958, in Jackson, Michigan, to the late George and Margaret Kerridge, John lived a life marked by adventure, creativity, and a passion for learning. From family ski trips to Vail...
Glenda May Cotnoir
Dec 29, 2024
Glenda May Cotnoir, 79, passed away December 29, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Glenda was born on February 2, 1945 in Concord, NH to the late Frederick and Gretchen (Selvi) Whitman. Glenda was a New Englander, through and through, even after 40 years in Florida and 13 years in Michigan. She will be remembered for her unique accent - an...
Betty Jean Stachnik
Dec 28, 2024
After 94 beautiful years, Betty Jean Stachnik of Maple City, Michigan, passed away on December 28, 2024. With a heart full of love and a life well-lived, Betty was ready to leave her home and enter eternal rest to join her beloved husband of 66 years, Larry. Betty was born on September 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank...
Linda Kaye Rogers
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda (Hamrick) Rogers, age 77, who left us peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was surrounded by love and the legacy she built through her kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to helping others. She passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan after suffering from complications...
Jerry F. Fouch
Dec 26, 2024
Jerry F. Fouch, age 97, of Traverse City, was called home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Jerry was a kind and gentle man; true to his faith, and a friend to all. He was a devoted husband, who took great care of his wife up until her passing. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Leelanau County, the land his family...
Nicolas "Nick" Mark Kroupa
Dec 24, 2024
Nicolas "Nick" Mark Kroupa, 74, of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away on December 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born on July 29, 1950, in Traverse City, to the late Donald and Evelyn (Belleville) Kroupa. He graduated from the Traverse City High School in 1968 and he proudly chose to stay rooted on the...
Frederick Harvey Harris
Dec 24, 2024
Frederick Harvey Harris (Shoppenagon) passed away December 24, 2024.He was born December 10, 1942 to Edward William Harris and Lucille Cecelia Peshaba at the family home in Peshawbestown, Michigan. Being a premature baby, he spent his first weeks of life in the hospital with uncertain chances of survival. He was proud of his Native American heritage and was a member...
John Scott Kennedy
Dec 23, 2024
John Scott Kennedy, age 87, of Acme, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by family. To John Kennedy, the past was always present and history was no mystery. An avid reader and researcher, he could trace his family tree, limb by limb, to the 1500s. A dignified member of the Sons of the American Revolution, he made...
