Hayden Nicholas Swogger
Nov 17, 2024
Hayden Nicholas Swogger, 5 passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024. Hayden was born on September 29, 2019, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Nicolas Patrick and Tori (Waite) Swogger. Hayden was a kindergartener at Kingsley Public Schools, where he was thriving in his first year of school. He loved learning new things and making friends, charming everyone he met with...
Fredric Marvin Veldhuis
Nov 15, 2024
Fredric Marvin Veldhuis, 78, of Traverse City and formerly of Prescott, Arizona and East Tawas, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Friday, November 15, 2024. Fred was born on October 11, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mae (van Hartesveldt) Veldhuis. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor...
Deborah Lee Petoskey
Nov 15, 2024
Deborah Lee Petoskey, 67 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of Deborah with your family at www.Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com
Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo
Nov 14, 2024
Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo, lovingly known for her warm heart and radiant smile, passed away surrounded by family on November 14, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly was born on August 5, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James and Valeta Allen (Bodrie). She spent her childhood surrounded by the love of her siblings: Patrick, Michael, Kathleen, Shannon - "Bosom Buddy",...
Paul H. Schultz
Nov 14, 2024
Paul H. Schultz, formerly of Detroit and Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan. Paul was born in Detroit on June 1, 1937 to Herbert and Carmen Schultz. Paul attended the University of Michigan and earned his law degree at Wayne State University. He also served in the U.S. Army. Paul married Susan Tolkemitt...
Mark Hisem
Nov 13, 2024
Mark Hisem, age 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 following a battle with cancer. Mark was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. After memorable years on the football, basketball, and track teams he graduated from high school and enrolled in the Business School at Ferris State University. During his freshman year he started working part...
Martin "Marty" Lee Lester
Nov 13, 2024
Martin Lee Lester, 74, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Marty was born on June 6, 1950, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late Hubert and Margaret (Sickles) Lester. After high school, he attended Central Michigan University on an athletic scholarship...
Ruth E. Peppler
Nov 13, 2024
Ruth E. Peppler, 89, born in Detroit Michigan, is survived by her son. John A. Peppler, has passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Munson Hospice House. Ruth was best known for her creative arts and crafts; which included quilting, stamping, tole painting, sewing, and others; and her delicious cooking. Ruth did not skimp on butter or sugar to...
Margaret "Peg" Anne May
Nov 12, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Anne May, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Athens, Texas. Peg was born in Vassar, Michigan on January 27, 1939. She was married first to Robert Bell and after his passing, later to Stuart May. A loving mother, Peg was active in her church, enjoyed family time, teaching piano...
Grant Roger Bannen
Nov 12, 2024
Grant Roger Bannen, born January 27, 1939, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Geneva (Bartlett) and Milford "Stub" Bannen, passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Grant was an adventurous spirit who lived life with vigor and enthusiasm. His passions ranged from the great outdoors to the thrill of competition, with camping,...
Thomas Patrick Witkowski
Nov 10, 2024
Thomas Patrick Witkowski, 84, lifelong resident of Cedar, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on March 18, 1940, at home on his family's farm in Cedar, Michigan, to the late Thomas Edward and Catherine (Skipski) Witkowski. After graduating from Holy Rosary School in 1958, Tom served...
James "Jim" R. Gilson
Nov 9, 2024
James "Jim" Roy Gilson, age 91, passed away on November 9, 2024 in Traverse City. Jim was born on June 9, 1933 in Warren, Pennsylvania, to LeRoy C. and Barbara A. (Edinger) Gilson. Jim graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked for Dow Chemical and retired in 1991. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, awaiting fishing...
Edwin John Pietrowicz
Nov 8, 2024
Edwin John Pietrowicz, age 100, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Rochester Hills), passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ed was born on September 20, 1924 in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph and Viola Pietrowicz. Ed was the youngest of four brothers born to his Polish immigrant parents. He was the first in...
Shyrl Lea Sanford
Nov 6, 2024
Shyrl Lea Sanford, age 76, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Shyrl, living in Traverse City until the age of 18, was a 1966 graduate of Traverse City Central High School. Before returning in 2012, she spent time in Chicago and Milwaukee, where she attended Spencerian Institute. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary 2780. Shryl...
Gloria J. Marshall
Nov 5, 2024
Gloria J. Marshall, age 78, of Grawn, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Gloria attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Traverse City. She was a big supporter and very involved in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, serving as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed gardening; filling her yard and porch with flowers in the spring and summer. Her motherly...
Garry Lee Curtiss
Nov 5, 2024
Garry Lee Curtiss, 84, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Traverse City, MI. He was born to Rev. Ohmer John Curtiss and Mary Opal (Curry) Curtiss on March 15, 1940, in Traverse City. He met the love of his life, Marlene McCuen, in high school. They enjoyed singing in musicals and ice skating on Dyer Lake during the winter...
Terry A. Smith
Nov 5, 2024
Terry Allan Smith, age 62, of Traverse City, Michigan lovingly entered the arms of Jesus on the morning of November 5, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1962 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to the late William Dennis and Lee Ann (Seidel) Smith. Terry modeled everything that was good in life and believed in truth, integrity, heart and FAMILY most....
Jerry Liquia
Nov 4, 2024
Jerry Liquia, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 with his loving family at his side. Jerry was born in Marquette, Michigan, to the late Roland and Donna (Belingar) Liquia. On October 25, 1985, he married the love of his life, the late Angela Kaye Schaub, in Traverse City, Michigan. Together, they raised two wonderful...
Elizabeth Randall
Nov 4, 2024
Elizabeth Randall, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday November 4, 2024 at the Munson Hospice House. Liz was born August 7, 1937 in Alma, Michigan to the late Horace and Helen (Dietz) Boutin. She was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English and her Master's degree in Library...
Charles "Chuck" Otis Leachman Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Otis Leachman Sr., age 86, of Traverse City, was called Home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Some may remember Chuck as a long time Parish Member and Usher at St. Francis Church while others as a friend and coworker at Sara Lee Bakery and still others as co-owner with his wife Liz, of West Wind Resort on Lake...
