Brian Andrew Beach
Jul 10, 2026
Brian Andrew Beach, 53, of Traverse City, passed away on July 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by a circle of family and love.
Brian was born June 1 (June Oneth as he used to call it), 1973, in Traverse City, MI, to Raymond E. and Stephanie J. Beach. He attended Vassar High School in Vassar, MI, and graduated from St. Francis...
Paul E. Fleischman
Jul 10, 2026
Paul Edward Fleischman, 75, of Beaver Island and formerly of Marquette and Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026.
Paul was born on July 7, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Herbert George and Cecelia Katherine (Teskey) Fleischman. He grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from St. Thomas High School. As a young boy, Paul spent...
Patricia A. Sobehrad
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia A. Sobehrad, 96, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
Patricia was born May 19, 1930, to John and Edwina (Gillaum) Ritsema in Bay City, Michigan. She attended high school in Sebewaing, Michigan. Upon graduation from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, she entered nursing school in Chicago, Illinois, and she received her Registered Professional Nursing certification...
Walter "Rocky" Henry Roch von Rochsburg
Jul 9, 2026
Walter "Rocky" H. Roch von Rochsburg, age 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Rocky was born on August 5, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Walter and Fern Roch von Rochsburg.
He attended The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, played on the university golf...
Douglas R. Meyer
Jul 8, 2026
Douglas R. Meyer, 65, of Traverse city, Michigan passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2026, at Life of Riley - Maples.
Kelly Green
Jul 7, 2026
Kelly Lee Green, age 61, of Suttons Bay, passed away after a heart complication on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Kelly was a loving wife, mother, and friend to everyone she met. She radiated positivity, and had a spirit that lit up every room like human sunshine. Kelly was the most selfless person in our world, literally (on multiple occasions) offering others...
Linda Faye Christine
Jul 6, 2026
Linda Faye (Magwood) Christine, age 74, walked into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2026.
Linda was born on April 23, 1952, in Paso Robles, California, to Earle James and Phyllis Gertrude (Dyke) Magwood. She married the love of her life, E. Wayne Christine, on August 29, 1971, in Sonora, California, beginning a devoted marriage that spanned...
Mary L. McCormick
Jul 5, 2026
Mary McCormick, 72, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Born July 22, 1953, in Traverse City, Mary was the third beloved daughter of Joseph and Cleo Cavitch. Her love for God and servant heart formed early in her childhood....
Joe Muha
Jul 4, 2026
Traverse City – Joe Muha, a devoted father, Papa, and incredible community leader, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on July 4, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joe was born on July 30, 1932 in Pontiac to the late Wendell and Anna (Hornyak) Muha. A true Leo, Joe claimed a 3 day birthday celebration - the span between his...
William "Bill" Lee Lusk
Jul 4, 2026
William "Bill" Lusk, 69, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Bill was born on August 22, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Ernest and Nancy (née Lee) Lusk. He spent his childhood growing up in Northville and graduating from Northville High School where he spent four years on the Varsity football team.
Bill was the proud father...
Noah Jay Corning-Hyman
Jul 4, 2026
Noah Jay Corning-Hyman, 31, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026. He was born on January 17, 1995, to Glennda Ione Corning and Kevin John Hyman.
Raised in Traverse City, Noah was a proud graduate of St. Francis High School, Class of 2013. During his time at St. Francis, he became known as the dedicated video camera operator...
Charlotte Harriger
Jul 3, 2026
Charlotte M. Harriger, 97, of Empire, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, under the thoughtful care of Maple Valley Nursing Home.
Charlotte, lovingly known as “Char,” was born on October 30, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At a young age, her family moved to Empire, where she grew up, attended Empire Schools, and graduated from Empire High School. During her schooling,...
Doyle Alfred Berg
Jun 30, 2026
The ever-moving force called Doyle Berg (83), of Traverse City, Michigan, has come too quickly to rest. He passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026. His incredible spirit came to life on January 6, 1943 in Petoskey, Michigan to Wilbur A and Virginia N Berg (Drake).
Doyle was a native of Bellaire, Michigan. He was born into a family...
Edward E. Lambert
Jun 30, 2026
Edward “Ed” Lambert age 83 of Grawn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Ed was born on March 3, 1943, In Traverse City, Michigan to the late Robert and Lucille (Laird) Lambert.
Ed was born the youngest of three boys. He was a 1961 graduate of Traverse City Central High School.
On October 24, 1964, Ed married the love...
Roseann Pihl
Jun 28, 2026
Roseann Marie Pihl (McDonald) aged 87 passed away peacefully in Traverse City, MI on June 28, 2026. Born in Manistee County, MI on August 20, 1938 and raised in Marilla, MI, she was loved by all and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her four children, Tim, Marty, Joe and Kristen, respective spouses Shelly, Lori and her nine...
Eva Luz Bigsby
Jun 28, 2026
Eva Luz Bigsby, age 97, of Bellaire, Michigan died Sunday June 28, 2026 at The Maples of Benzie County MCF. She was born January 24, 1929, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Alberto Jiménez and Dolores Bonilla de Jiménez. Her early life was spent on the sugar plantation that her father oversaw and at an all-girls boarding school where...
Richard "Dick" Cunningham
Jun 26, 2026
Richard (Dick) Donald Cunningham, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in his home on June 26, 2026.
Dick was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 11, 1935. In early childhood his family moved to Muskegon, Michigan, where he graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central. Dick earned his pilots license and purchased his own airplane. At a house party, he was introduced...
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Louis Kelly
Jun 26, 2026
Charles (Chuck) Louis Kelly of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 26th, 2026 at the age of 96.
He was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on August 6, 1929 to Don Calvin Kelly and Elizabeth Jean (Hutchins) Kelly. He lived in Elk Rapids, Michigan during his grade school years until the family moved to Traverse City where...
Pamela Sue Vanderlinde
Jun 24, 2026
It is with overwhelming sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Mother, Pamela Sue Vanderlinde. On Wednesday, June 24th, after the best of days, Mom was called home to her Heavenly Father.
Mom was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 12, 1948. She was the third of five children born to her parents, Nellie and Stephen Balkema. It was...
John W. Hicks II
Jun 23, 2026
John W Hicks II, 83, of Traverse City, passed away at home on June 23, 2026. He leaves a loving family: his wife of 61 years, Michele M (Carroll) Hicks. Sons John (Jay) Hicks, his wife Janis M. (Haapapuro) Hicks, Timothy C. and his wife Keri (Kennerly) Hicks, and their daughters Jade and Tera. A family service will be held...
