Daniel Michael Dyer
May 28, 2026
Daniel Michael Dyer, otherwise known as “Ma”, 78, of Old Mission Peninsula, passed away May 28, 2026, in the home he loved.
Dan was born on July 6, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Willard “Bill” and Betty Jean (Fate) Dyer. He grew up in Grand Rapids. After graduating from Rogers High School, Dan proudly served his country in...
Gene "Toni" Perfect
May 26, 2026
Toni Perfect, age 89, of Empire, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 following a brief battle with cancer.
Toni was born on November 10, 1936, in McGregor, IA to the late Dallas & Iantha Perfect. In his early years, his family moved to Milwaukee, WI, where he graduated in 1954 from Whitefish Bay High School. He later attended the...
Dr. Michael P. Collins
May 26, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death on May 26, 2026, of Dr. Michael P. Collins. Dr. Collins passed away peacefully, wife Carolyn by his side, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City.
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 2, 1943, Michael grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a High School student at South Side High School...
Joyce Ann Ahrns
May 24, 2026
Joyce Ann Ahrns, age 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and lifelong friend of 67 years. Joyce was born on April 11, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Willard and Geneva (Rednour) Frederick.
Joyce was born the younger, by eleven minutes, with her twin brother Richard W....
Eugene Walter Berg
May 24, 2026
Eugene Walter Berg, known as “Sunny” or “Moose,” passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026.
Born on March 20, 1933 in Suttons Bay, MI to Walter Lawrence and Martha Berg. Sunny was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Delores and Marylou.
He is survived by his sister Betty Watson and her husband John Watson, along with their children: Michael...
Florence "Mike" Johnson
May 24, 2026
Florence “Mike” Johnson, age 101, passed away peacefully early Sunday, May 24th, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the very attentive care of the staff at the Eastport Village Care Facility of Central Lake.
Mike was born on September 4th, 1924 in Highland Park, Michigan, to her parents Varhan and Repeema (Herksima) Harootian. Mike was first...
Juanita "Nita" Hawes
May 23, 2026
Juanita "Nita" Hawes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 84. She was a proud elder of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Born on July 27, 1941, in Traverse City, MI, Nita built a life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering zest for life. On...
Lynn Feeter
May 23, 2026
Lynn Feeter, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on May 23, 2026.
Lynn was born on October 10, 1943 in Rochester, New York to the late Harry William and Margaret Lucille (Sandle) Feeter.
Lynn served in the United States Army from 1961 – 1970. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the...
Rita "Rochelle" Croff
May 23, 2026
Rita “Rochelle” Croff, 85, of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, joining her beloved husband of 64 years, James D. Croff, in eternity.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Wendell Morgan “Mike” and Rose Ellen Ketchpaw, Rochelle was raised in Ypsilanti and attended Cleary College. She was very fond of her brother Michael (Shirley) Ketchpaw of...
Patrick Andrew Walter
May 22, 2026
Patrick Andrew Walter, 34, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Patrick was born on August 18th, 1991, at Munson Medical Center to Glenn and Patricia Walter. He graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 2010.
When asked what his calling was, Patrick said he never felt called to a career, that his only...
Barbara Ann Bradshaw
May 22, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Barbara Ann Bradshaw May 13, 1935 – May 22, 2026
Barbara Ann Bradshaw, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and her devoted "Team Mom." Comfortable and deeply loved, her passing was exactly as she had wished. To her family, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, tradition,...
Kathleen Green
May 22, 2026
B. Kathleen Green of Traverse City, Michigan, died suddenly on Friday, May 22, 2026, at age 90, at MediLodge of Traverse City, where she was receiving therapy.
Kathleen was born on January 13, 1936, in Ellsworth, Michigan, during a blizzard. She was the third of seven children of the late Kenneth and Bertha Greenman. She graduated from Traverse City Senior High...
Terri Marie Ramsey
May 19, 2026
Terri Marie Ramsey, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Terri was born on April 13, 1957, to her parents, Chester P. and Lillian J. (née Kotasek) Simonelli. She grew up alongside her siblings, Sandy, Tim, and David, and carried a strong sense of family throughout her life.
Terri dedicated many years of her career as...
Lilian "Lily" Marie Kreiser
May 19, 2026
Lilian Marie “Lily” Kreiser passed away on May 19, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Lily was born on May 2, 2026, in Traverse City to Jeremy Thomas and Rachel Beatrice (Magee) Kreiser. In her short time here, she was truly perfect. She loved snuggling with her mom and dad, eating, being rocked to sleep, spending so...
Sandra Lynn Rushlow
May 19, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Rushlow passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandy Hilbert was born on March 29, 1957 in Traverse City to the late Arnold and Theola (Delancy) Hilbert. She married the love of her life, Frank Rushlow on July 9, 1983 in Traverse City.
Sandy...
Iris Jean Bellaw
May 19, 2026
Iris Jean Bellaw, 85, of Kingsley, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home. They along with her grandchildren were taking good care of her.
Iris was born on September 17, 1940, in Onekama, Michigan, to the late Rheuel and Hazel (Coons) Miller . She graduated from high school in 1958 and went on to earn her...
Melissa D. Matthews
May 17, 2026
Melissa Doane Matthews, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Meadow Valley Assisted Living in Traverse City, Michigan.
Melissa was born on November 23, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Clark and Marjory (Swan) Matthews. She graduated from Birmingham High School and went on to attend Oakland University, where she earned her Master’s...
Robert "Bob" Lorne Winslow
May 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Lorne Winslow, 88, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 peacefully at his home of 16 months in Traverse City MI, Michigan, after a nine day battle with pneumonia.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta on June 28, 1937 to Dorothy Payne and Walter “Mickey” Winslow. The family moved from Calgary to Long Beach, California when Bob was 11, joining cousins, aunts...
Barbara Ruth Bloomer
May 15, 2026
Barbara (Barb) Ruth Bloomer (nee Borst) passed away on May 15, 2026 in Traverse City, MI. She was 93 years old. Her daughters, Ruth, Judy and Diane, were at her side during her passing.
Barb was born in Buchanan, MI on June 4, 1932 to Evelyn and Laurence Borst (deceased), the second of three children. Barb loved to learn and earned...
Barbara Holly
May 14, 2026
Barbara Joan (Sharitt) Holly passed into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026. She was long preceded in death by her parents Louis and Dorothy Sharitt. Barb was born in Detroit on November 30, 1935 and was largely raised by her father. She benefited greatly from the guidance and discipline of a wise and...
