Betty Jean Wallace
Jan 7, 2025
Betty Jean (Ferguson) Wallace, 99 of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away January 7, 2025 at Autumn House in Williamsburg. Betty was born December 27, 1925 in Southport, Indiana, the daughter of Ray and Gwendolyn (Gray) Ferguson. She graduated from Southport High School in 1944 and Butler University in 1948. Betty married Floyd "Doug" Wallace Jr. July 31, 1948 in Southport. At...
Honorah Ellen Tenbusch
Jan 6, 2025
Sister Noreen Tenbusch, IHM (Immaculate Heart of Mary), formerly Honorah Ellen Tenbusch died on January 6, 2025. Sister Noreen was born on September 25, 1933, to Fred J. and Honorah Ellen (Gill) Tenbusch. Sister attended Epiphany Grade School and Immaculata High School (1951). She entered the Postulate on August 22, 1951, and made her final Profession of Vows on August...
Charles Hartley Fraser
Jan 5, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Hartley Fraser, age 86, of Traverse City, MI, passed away January 5, 2025, at his home. Born on January 19, 1938, in Traverse City to the late Robert and Donna (Earl) Fraser as the youngest of four children. Chuck proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1975 before retiring as a TSGT. He married...
Mary Elizabeth Cook
Jan 5, 2025
TRAVERSE CITY - Mary Elizabeth (Hart) Cook (77) died on January 5, 2025. Mary was born on June 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Homewood Flossmoor High School and Knox College, Mary taught French and Spanish at Old Orchard Junior High in Skokie, IL., a career that she dearly loved. In 1985, Mary married Howard Wendell Cook, also...
Nancy K. Kovarik
Jan 5, 2025
Nancy K. Kovarik, age 83, of Traverse City, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Nancy was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and a life-long resident of Leelanau County. Prior to retirement, Nancy drove school bus for many years for Sutton's Bay Schools and also worked in cosmetology. She loved animals, especially horses...
Peggy Colleen Wright
Jan 5, 2025
Peggy Colleen Wright, age 85, of Interlochen, was called home on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Peggy was born on August 12, 1939 in Manton, Illinois to the late John & Geneva (Irey) Collinsworth. She was a graduate of Garden City High School and worked as medical records secretary for many years. In 1958, she married the love of her life,...
Richard Edward Dewling
Jan 5, 2025
Richard Edward Dewling, 88, of Bear Lake passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 5, 2025. Dick was born on July 24, 1936 in Glen Falls, New York to the late Richard and Elizabeth (Moore) Dewling. Dick excelled in sports and played on both the golf and football teams in high school at Walled...
Mary "Candy" Candace Endress
Jan 4, 2025
Mary "Candy" Candace Endress, 77, of Traverse City passed away on January 4, 2025. Candy was born on July 19, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Zachary and May (Devaney) Endress. From an early age, she demonstrated a passion for helping others, which led to a remarkable careers. A dedicated and driven individual, Candy earned her Bachelor of Science...
Charles Wayne Edwards
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Wayne Edwards, age 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Wayne was a sharpshooter in the National Guard, recruited as a teenager. He was a salesman for many years with Spartan Stores. To him, his family and job were of top priority. Wayne is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Edwards; son, Charles...
Mary Louise Herweyer
Jan 3, 2025
Mary Louise Herweyer, age 66, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. Mary worked as a business manager for the Copper Ridge Surgery Center in Traverse City for many years. She loved her job and the people she worked with. She was a loving mother whose family meant everything to her. She was an avid reader and...
David Arthur Taghon
Jan 3, 2025
David Arthur Taghon, 81, of Empire, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2025, in the loving presence of his devoted wife. Born on October 14, 1943, in Empire, Michigan, to Fred and Reva (Wirt) Taghon, Dave – affectionately known as "Butch" to some – was the third of seven children. He attended...
Gladys W. Eggli
Jan 2, 2025
Gladys W. Eggli, age 97, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2025. Born on September 23, 1927 in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada - she took her first steps on a Great Lakes steamship and later grew up in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. In 1954, Gladys moved to Traverse City where she worked at Metropolitan Life as an assistant supervisor...
Nell Jeanne Nash
Jan 2, 2025
Nell Jeanne Nash, age 96, of Long Lake Township, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on March 27, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, Nell Jeanne was the daughter of the late Hugh V. and Lucille M. (Paukett) Walker. Her Scottish ancestors immigrated to the Grand Traverse Bay...
Thomas C. Lance
Jan 1, 2025
Thomas C. Lance, of Kewadin passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, with family by his side. Thomas was born on November 3,1940 in Youngstown Ohio and graduated from Boardman High School in 1959. He Attended Youngstown State University graduating with a BS in BA. After graduation, he took a job with Sherwin Williams paint company as an assistant to...
Maxine Mae Lautner
Jan 1, 2025
Maxine Mae Lautner 84, of Traverse City Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 1st, 2025. Maxine was born to Joseph and Mary (Witkowski) Maslowski on September 13th, 1940, in Cedar Michigan. She was the 7th of 9 children. She graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1959. She married Everett Jerome Lautner on November 5th, 1960....
Eleanore "Elly" S. Cosgrove
Jan 1, 2025
Eleanore "Elly" Cosgrove, 94, of Traverse City, was received by her Lord and Savior on January 1st, 2025. Elly was born on October 15, 1930, to German immigrants Fred and Anna (Knopf) Laich. She grew up on a farm in New Haven, MI, alongside her younger siblings, Carl and Nancy. Together, they sold fruits and vegetables at a stand on...
Rory Alan Royston
Dec 30, 2024
Rory Alan Royston, 64, of Buckley, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home. Rory was born on May 31, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Marcelyn (Bond) Royston. He married the love of his life, Veva Jerrils on July 29, 1982 in Toms River, New Jersey. In 1977, he joined the U.S....
Glenwood "Glen" Arthur Belanger
Dec 30, 2024
Glenwood Arthur Belanger, 88 of Traverse City, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Glen was born on December 11, 1936, in Lake Leelanau where he lived until the age of 6. The family then moved to Traverse City where he lived the remainder of his life. Glen was born to the late Orson and Serphine...
Michael B. Kelly
Dec 30, 2024
Michael (Mick) B. Kelly, age 87, passed on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his family; born in Pontiac, MI; retired to Traverse City, MI; later moved to Carrboro, NC. Mick was the beloved husband of Brenda Wells Kelly for 68 years; devoted father to Dayna Kelly Webster (Ronnie); Susan Kelly of NC; Gramps and PaPa to his precious grandchildren and...
John K. Kerridge
Dec 29, 2024
John K. Kerridge, 66, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly from complications related to diabetes in California on December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1958, in Jackson, Michigan, to the late George and Margaret Kerridge, John lived a life marked by adventure, creativity, and a passion for learning. From family ski trips to Vail...
