Cathy Gray
Oct 23, 2024
A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother mother Cathy Gray, age 76, of Grawn, MI, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after a struggling with Parkinson's Disease. Cathy Gray was born in New York. She was a devoted healthcare professional and a leader in both state and national multi-discipline neonatology. Her life's mission was to insure both...
Diana Morgan
Oct 23, 2024
Diana Morgan (Dimarco), 79, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2024. Diana was born on November 23rd, 1944, in Canton, OH, to Michel and Mary Dimarco. She grew up with her sisters, Shari, Carla, and Monique, who would become her lifelong friends and companions. Diana had a passion for music and performance from an early age,...
Jon R. Kubesh
Oct 23, 2024
Jon R. Kubesh, age 85, of Interlochen, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Jon was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 14, 1939. He graduated from Midland High School in 1957, and was proud to be on the first State Championship Football team- Old Number 66. Jon retired from Dow Chemical Company after 28 years of service as...
Margaret K. Lardie
Oct 22, 2024
Margaret K. Lardie passed away on October 22, 2024 at Munson Medical Ceneter in Traverse City.
Audrey Jones Lau
Oct 22, 2024
Audrey Jones Lau passed peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at Munson Medical Center on October 22, 2024. Life for Audrey began on November 26, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan as Eleanor Audrey Jones, daughter to Percy and Ethel Jones. She graduated from MacKenzie High School in Detroit and soon after married Harold W. Lau in 1949, completing their family...
Tamera Sue Knipe
Oct 21, 2024
Tamera Sue Knipe, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. Born on November 27, 1952, to the late Leon Ide and Gertrude (Rehkofp) in Flint, Michigan, Tami had a deep love for her family and a profound connection with nature, where she could be found tending to her flowerbeds. This brought her immense joy. Tami was...
Gilbert "Gil" A. Bogley
Oct 19, 2024
Gilbert A Bogley Feb. 20, 1931 – Oct. 19, 2024 Gilbert A. Bogley passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Gil leaves behind a legacy of leadership, community involvement, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Born on February 20, 1931, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Roland Aubrey...
Judy Marie Shoskey
Oct 18, 2024
Judy Marie Homchis Shoskey (1942-2024) A God-loving, family focused woman who cherished spending time with family and friends, whether entertaining at home, playing tennis, bridge or traveling abroad. Judy Marie Homchis Shoskey, 81, of Traverse City, MI died at Munson Hospice House on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in Pepper Pike, OH in 1942 to Marie Kuhn Homchis...
David Carl White
Oct 17, 2024
David Carl White, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 with his loving family by his side, in person and by phone. David graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1966, and he was always so proud that all six of his children graduated from there as well. Following his graduation, he moved with his first...
Gladys M. Kevwitch
Oct 17, 2024
Gladys Mary Olive Kevwitch, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, with her family by her side. Gladys was born on September 20, 1930, in Williamsburg, Michigan, to Charles and Mildred Peck. From a young age, she developed a love for nature, which stayed with her throughout her life. She found great joy in gardening and...
Dale E. Barber
Oct 16, 2024
Born at home on June 1, of 1931. Passed away at home, on October 16, 2024 at the age of 93. Starting as a farm hand and saw mill laborer you learned how to weld. You enlisted in the service (like 3 of your sons) but the sawmill was cutting lumber for the US Government so you stayed with the...
Todd Nathaniel Okerstrom
Oct 16, 2024
Todd Okerstrom passed away peacefully October 16, 2024 in Tampa, Florida after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest with love, joy, and a song in their hearts. Born on October 27, 1953, Todd lived a life filled with...
Michael Joseph Kearns
Oct 15, 2024
Michael Joseph Kearns, Jr. June 19, 1934 – October 15, 2024 Northport, Michigan Michael Joseph Kearns, age 90, died at his home overlooking Lake Michigan just before sunset – at a time and in the place he loved most. At his side were his wife, Marilee Milroy, and their combined 15 living children, many of whom were present physically, while...
Anne Elizabeth Hamilton
Oct 14, 2024
Anne Elizabeth Hamilton, née Doran, died peacefully in Traverse City, Michigan, on October 14, 2024. She was 91. Anne was born on June 25, 1933, in Lake Linden, Michigan, to Katherine and John Doran, and grew up in Muskegon, Michigan. She attended Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids and accepted a position as a student intern at Charlevoix...
Melvin "Mel" George Doebler
Oct 14, 2024
Melvin (Mel) Doebler, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at the age of 99. Mel is survived by and dearly missed by daughters Darcy (J.P.) Milliken and D'Ann Voss. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his grandchildren, Jack (Erin) Milliken, Maggie (Eric) Urda, Kelly Milliken and great-granddaughter Milli Marie Urda. Mel was born...
Dewayne Frederick Belles Sr.
Oct 14, 2024
DeWayne Frederick Belles, Sr., 89, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Traverse Manor, surrounded by the people he loved most—his family. Born on February 6, 1935, in Kenton, Ohio, to Zurry Frederick and Nellie (Lambert) Belles, DeWayne spent most of his early years in Kalkaska, where his deep-rooted love for nature began. His...
Doris Ann Guffey
Oct 13, 2024
Doris Ann Guffey, 76 of Mesick MI passed away on October 13th, 2024 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband, George by her side. Born on July 12th, 1948, in Garden City, MI to the late Doris and Gilbert Macy. The youngest of five and being the only girl in the family earned her the endeared nickname of "Punk"....
Theodoro Edward Casasanta
Oct 13, 2024
Theodoro "Ted" Edward Casasanta, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Ted was born on November 18, 1930, to Antonio and Laurina Casasanta in Pacentro, Italy. He was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones. Proud of everyone who touched his life, Ted made it a point to value and nurture those...
Esther Ellen Harmon
Oct 11, 2024
Esther Ellen (Rowe) Harmon, 87 of Traverse City passed away October 11, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1937 to Cyril and Mary (Ellis) Rowe of Dana, Indiana. She was the third of five children: Ronald (Linda) Rowe, Miriam (Bud) Hollingsworth, Esther, Phyllis Rowe and Herbert (Janice) Rowe, growing up on the family farm near Ridge Farm, Illinois. After...
Connor Joseph London
Oct 11, 2024
Connor Joseph London, 29, of Long Lake Twp passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2024. His incredible smile will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. Connor was born on May 26, 1995, in Port Huron to Steven and Michelle London. He grew up alongside his brother Bryce and from a young age, his joy for life...
