Stephen Remsen Ryder V
Feb 26, 2026
Stephen Remsen Ryder V, age 46, of Cedar, MI passed away on February 26, 2026. Steve was born on May 8, 1979, in Wyandotte, Michigan, and grew up in Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was the beloved son of Stephen Remsen Ryder IV and Lynne Marie Ryder (née Bankovich). Steve met the love of his life, Kristen, at a Tool concert...
Bruce Gordon Kuiken
Feb 24, 2026
Bruce Gordon Kuiken, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Holland, Michigan, he was the fifth child of Neal and Jeanette Kuiken. He grew up with strong values of faith, family, and hard work that guided him throughout his life. Bruce graduated from Hope College in Holland,...
John Barr
Feb 24, 2026
John Edwin Barr, age 82, of Traverse City, passed away after a short battle with cancer on February 24th, 2026. John was born on September 13, 1943 in Traverse City, Michigan. John Graduated from Traverse City Central High School. He began working at Chef Pierre in Traverse City at a young age and continued there for 20 plus years. Then...
Nancy Lee Breithaupt
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Lee Breithaupt, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, with her loving husband Bob by her side at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Nancy was born in Alma, Michigan, on February 23, 1942 to the late Harold John and Mary Perlea (McCormick) Broughton. She grew up with her sister, Mary Lou, who was overjoyed the day...
Lorna F. Alger
Feb 23, 2026
Traverse City, MI — Lorna Frances Alger, 80, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, caregiver, and lifelong nurturer, Lorna's life was defined by quiet strength, steadfast love, and service to others. She was born on May 4, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Roy and Frances Bebee. Lorna grew...
Walter Upsall Cox
Feb 21, 2026
October 11, 1939 – February 21, 2026 Walter "Wally" Cox died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Michigan, Wally was the son of Walter and Mabel "Irene" (Skiver) Cox. He spent his childhood immersed in his family's farming business which he would eventually establish as Lakeside Farms...
Janice Marie Wigton
Feb 20, 2026
Janice Marie Wigton (78) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed peacefully into eternal life on February 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 17, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Janice was the cherished daughter of Leonard "Pat" Philip Dickinson and Mary Julia (Dagneau) Dickinson. She grew up in a close and lively...
Gregory George Sawmick Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Gregory George Sawmick, age 44, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Manistee, Michigan. Greg was born on August 29, 1981, in Traverse City, to Gregory Sawmick Sr. and Christine Wilson. He spent his life rooted in Northern Michigan, where he built lasting friendships and left a memorable impression on all who knew him. A...
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis
Feb 18, 2026
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis, 79, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on February 18, 2026 after seven years with dementia. She was with her daughters when she peacefully transitioned. Josephine (Jo) was born June 20, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Donald Tompkins and Cecilia (Ridderickoff) Tompkins, both veterans of World War II. Jo graduated from White Cloud High...
Nancy Dundas Luthardt
Feb 17, 2026
Nancy Dundas Luthardt, 86, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Nancy was born on September 22, 1939, in Berkley, Michigan, to the late Chester Howden and Augusta Louise (Winspur) Dundas. She graduated from Berkley High School and went on to attend Detroit...
Henry Artimus Crooks
Feb 17, 2026
Henry Artimus Crooks, 85, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. Herny was born on September 20, 1940, in Onaway, Michigan. In accordance with Henry's wishes cremation has taken place. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Shirley Mae Welch
Feb 17, 2026
Shirley Mae Welch, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Shirley was born on March 7, 1942, in Traverse City to the late Margaret and Fred Lake. On June 24, 1961, in Traverse City, she married the love of her life, Ivan Clarence Welch. Together they built a beautiful life and raised six children....
Dorothy Jean Twiest
Feb 16, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Carlson) Twiest, 97, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy, affectionately known as Dottie, Boo Boo, and Gigi (just to name a few), was born on October 10, 1928, in Marne, Michigan, to Victor and Etta Carlson. She graduated from Coopersville High School and went on to receive a...
Mary J. Everett-Barr
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Jane Everett-Barr, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 79, following a long illness. Born on May 15, 1946, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Ruth Perini. Mary pursued her education at Framingham State University in Framingham, Massachusetts, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and...
Lorinia Steele Champion
Feb 16, 2026
Lorinia Ruth Champion (née Steele), age 92, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Tennessee and, as a young woman, proudly joined the United States Air Force. During her service, she met Donald "Don" Champion. The two were married in 1954 and made their home together in Pennsylvania, where they built...
Hope Cartwright
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound grief and sorrow that the family of Hope Cartwright announce her sudden and unexpected death at the age of 23. Hope was born on May 6, 2002 and died by a hit-and-run in Richmond, Virginia while walking a crosswalk on her way from her office in the late afternoon of February 16, 2026. Preceding her in...
Beverly Faye Ennis
Feb 16, 2026
Beverly Faye Ennis, 92, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved animals. Beverly was born on February 14, 1934, in Oak Park, Michigan, to the late Louis and Jessie (Aylsworth) Solem. At just 16 years old, while working as a car hop at Tony's Drive-In...
Tayler Levi Curtis
Feb 15, 2026
Tayler Levi Curtis, 32, of Traverse City, Michigan died in his home sometime before Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was a 2011 Graduate of Traverse City High School. He is survived by his mother Cindy Moore-Curtis Rahn (CC), father and stepmother David and Andrea Curtis, sibling Leigh Curtis, birth parents, birth siblings, many cousins, aunts and uncles, and his dog...
Nancy Joanne Sheets
Feb 15, 2026
Nancy Sheets, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, creativity, and enduring love. Born on October 6, 1934, Nancy was one of nine children born to Albert and Gladys Lewis. Growing up in a large family shaped her lifelong appreciation for togetherness, laughter, and the importance of capturing life's meaningful...
Constance M. Sarya
Feb 15, 2026
Constance ("Connie") Mae Geranen Sarya passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Lake Norden, South Dakota as the youngest of Oscar and Mamie Geranen's 12 children. Her family eventually moved to Detroit, where Connie graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1953. This is where she met...
