Diana May Vanslembrouck
Dec 4, 2024
Diana May VanSlembrouck, formerly Diana May Walters, age 66 of Buckley, Michigan went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Born to Richard and Sara Walters on September 10, 1958, she lived in Sturgis, Michigan until the family moved to Buckley when she was a teenager. She...
Audrey Andrews
Dec 4, 2024
Audrey Marie Andrews, age 87, of Cadillac, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Born June 22, 1937 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Odd & Vera (Stevens) Larsen. Audrey was a graduate of Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit, MI. She worked as registered nurse for many years and thoroughly enjoyed her occupation. Her hobbies included sewing,...
Joan "Joanie" Davis
Dec 3, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Davis, age 64, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Joanie was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Ed & Jane (Steffey) Marriott, and her siblings: Tom Marriott, Kathy Sylvester. Joanie is survived by her husband of 34 yrs., Rob Davis; sons: Calvin Davis, Cody Davis;...
Linda Gene Sides
Dec 3, 2024
Linda Gene (Ostrander) Sides passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024. Linda was born in Midland, Michigan to Robert and Dorothy Ostrander on January 17, 1946. Upon graduation from Midland Dow High School in 1964, Linda married Wilton "Bud" Sides and moved to Flint, where they welcomed their first daughter, Deborah. Between 1964 and 1972, their family grew to six...
John Michael Knitz
Dec 2, 2024
Traverse City – John Michael Knitz, 82, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly. John was born on July 12, 1942 in Toledo, OH to the late Melvin and Lillian (Styer) Knitz. On June 13, 1969 he married Ruth Ann Kaufman. They shared 55 years of companionship, and memories. John was a meticulous concrete mason his entire career and was a...
Colonel Robert James Beck
Dec 1, 2024
Robert James "Jim" Beck, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Elizabeth Waybright and Elwood Beck. He was a loving husband to his first wife, Wendy, and his current wife, Gail, and a devoted...
Donald "Don" Louis Bryant
Nov 30, 2024
Donald "Don" Louis Bryant, 79, of Higgins Lake and formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on January 13, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, Don was the cherished son of the late Donald and June (Rummer) Bryant. Don spent many years in the Flint area,...
Benjamin Malcolm Mcbee
Nov 30, 2024
Our much beloved Benjamin was welcomed into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Ben was a happy, loving baby with a huge smile. He loved to cuddle and laugh. He enjoyed going on outings with his family to the zoo and botanical gardens. He loved being played with by his parents and brother, smiling in delight. Benjamin Malcolm...
Duane Gilbert Newman
Nov 30, 2024
Well done, good and faithful servant. Duane Gilbert Newman, 94, of Maple City, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 30, 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Although his birth certificate indicates he was born in Traverse City on September 7, 1930, family recollection indicates that Duane was birthed at his parent's home in Maple...
Robert "Bob" Charles Grigereit
Nov 30, 2024
Robert Charles Grigereit, born June 11, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Orchard Creek Support Care facility on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Bob dedicated over 40 years of his life to serving as a minister for the Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist Churches. He touched...
Joan Lucille Bartell
Nov 30, 2024
Traverse City - Joan "JoAnne" Bartell age 92, was born February 20, 1932, and lived a very full, happy and precious life until November 30, 2024. In that time, she experienced an incredible array of events and changes in the world. She was married to Carl R. Bartell until his ship, the USS Carl D. Bradley, went down in Lake...
Janice Ann Sargent
Nov 30, 2024
Janice Ann Sargent, 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024 with her family by her side. Janice was born on May 28, 1949 in Flint to the late Waynard and Leah (Muma) Mumrow. Janice had a heart of gold. She was a dedicated nurse for nearly 40 years, a Red Cross Volunteer and Big Sister for...
John "Jack" A. Rodes
Nov 29, 2024
On November 29th, 2024, our Father, Jack Rodes, was called into eternal life by the loving God he had served faithfully all his life. He left his Children, Grandchildren and great-Grandchildren with a legacy of love, leadership, an excellent work ethic and a dedication to serving God, his family, his Catholic Church and School family and his Munson family. Jack...
Glen A. King
Nov 29, 2024
Glen A. King, 92 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. Glen was born on September 18, 1932, to the late Dominic and Louise (Lautner) King in Traverse City, where he spent his entire life rooted in faith, family, and community. On October 12, 1957, Glen married the love of his...
Charles Alexander Phillips
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Alexander Phillips, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024. Charlie was born on March 17, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Julius and Mary (Bero) Phillips. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School. "Sharp and tall, fun for all." was Charlie's quote in his senior yearbook. How true this was! Following high school,...
Linda Marie Stewart
Nov 25, 2024
Linda Marie Stewart August 17, 1947 – November 25, 2024 Linda Marie Stewart, 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Traverse City on August 17, 1947, to Benjamin Chupp and Leota Lachniet. Linda will be remembered for her big heart and gentle, soft-spoken ways. She dedicated 20...
Edwin Donald Ricker
Nov 25, 2024
Ed was born October 28, 1929, the day before the great stock market crash. He was reared with his grandparents and aunts Mamie and Helen in Marion and Attica, OH. After grade school, he lived with his mother, Mary Evelyn and stepfather Mac for two years in Chambersburg, PA. Mac remained one of his life long mentors. He then returned...
John Charles Geiger
Nov 24, 2024
John Charles Geiger, 77 of Traverse City passed away on November 24, 2024. John was born in Clevland Ohio on December 27, 1946 to Alfred and Annabel Geiger. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of John with his family.
Theresa Louise Kuhlman
Nov 23, 2024
Theresa Louise Kuhlman, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Theresa was born on March 9, 1932, in Cadillac, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Cecilia (Long) Largent. The family moved to Traverse City when she was young and she graduated from Traverse City High School. She married the late Gerard Joseph Kuhlman on December...
Kathleen Dornan
Nov 23, 2024
Kathleen Dornan, 89, of Traverse City, joined her husband Victor Dornan in Heaven. He passed away in 2015. Kathleen was born on September 15, 1935 to Gerald and Ina (Hoke) Shumaker in Vermontville. On June 14, 1952 she and Vic married and they shared many wonderful times together. For many years, Kathleen loved working in retail, first at Millikens and...
