Gerald "Jerry" Alex Becker
Nov 1, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Alex Becker, 67, passed away unexpectedly after complications from knee replacement surgery on Friday, November 1, 2024 with his family at his side. Jerry was born on July 20, 1957, in Traverse City, MI, at Munson Medical Center to Clayton Alex Becker and Marion Jean Becker At age 15, Jerry experienced a life-altering stroke that left him in...
William "Bill" W. Schultz
Oct 31, 2024
Eager to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, William W. Schultz passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - a Perfect Day: Not too hot, not too cold, no bugs! - age 85. Born to William and Amelia Schultz at Harper Hospital on August 13, 1939, Bill grew up in the house that his father had built on Detroit's Omira Street...
James "Jim" Nelson Gray
Oct 31, 2024
James "Jim" Nelson Gray, 81, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home. Jim was born on April 18, 1943, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Vern and Alma (Nelson) Gray. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to the Old Mission Peninsula, where his father worked for Montgomery Ward. Jim enjoyed a vibrant childhood, filled with...
Dale William Marentette
Oct 28, 2024
Traverse City - Dale William Marentette, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2024, with his children at his side. Dale was born on March 25, 1947, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Milton and Doris (Kennedy) Marentette. He grew up in the Mesick and Buckley areas. Dale graduated from Buckley High School in...
Pamela Joan Haney
Oct 26, 2024
With her loving parents present, Pamela Joan Haney took her first breath on Tuesday, June 26, 1945, at Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital. At the age of 79, with her family around her, she took her final breath at The Grand Traverse Pavilions on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents: Les and Elizabeth Haney, her...
Stanley "Stan" Akey
Oct 25, 2024
Stanley "Stan" Akey, age 84 of Traverse City, passed away Friday, October 25th, 2024. Stan was a graduate of Central Michigan University, started his career at General Motors at the Saginaw Grey Iron facility, where he worked for over 20 years. Later in life, he became the President of Hi-Tech Videos in Traverse City. After retirement he traveled the world...
Virgie Anna Warren
Oct 25, 2024
Virgilene "Virgie" Anna Warren Virgie Warren, 95 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Orchard Creek on October 25, 2024. Virgie was born on June 17, 1929 in Traverse City to the late Michael Cecil and Clara Mabel (Bates) Burton. She grew up on a cherry farm on Old Mission Peninsula and attended the one room school house. She often...
Steven Arthur Miller
Oct 25, 2024
Steven Arthur Miller, 75, of Empire, Michigan passed away on Friday October 25, 2024 at his home.
David A. Mcclain
Oct 25, 2024
David A. McClain, age 63, of Kansas, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 25, 2024. David was a loving father, who took great care of his daughters. He was a truck driver for many years with JB Hunt and Barr-Nunn. He also served our country in the US Army. David was a simple person who loved...
Carolyn Marie Shoptaw
Oct 24, 2024
Carolyn Shoptaw, age 73, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Carolyn was born on September 23, 1951 in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was the third of four children born to the late Carl and Joyce Holston. Growing up in Wayne, Michigan, Carolyn graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1969. After high school she spent...
Cathy Gray
Oct 23, 2024
A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother mother Cathy Gray, age 76, of Grawn, MI, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after a struggling with Parkinson's Disease. Cathy Gray was born in New York. She was a devoted healthcare professional and a leader in both state and national multi-discipline neonatology. Her life's mission was to insure both...
Diana Morgan
Oct 23, 2024
Diana Morgan (Dimarco), 79, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2024. Diana was born on November 23rd, 1944, in Canton, OH, to Michel and Mary Dimarco. She grew up with her sisters, Shari, Carla, and Monique, who would become her lifelong friends and companions. Diana had a passion for music and performance from an early age,...
Jon R. Kubesh
Oct 23, 2024
Jon R. Kubesh, age 85, of Interlochen, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Jon was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 14, 1939. He graduated from Midland High School in 1957, and was proud to be on the first State Championship Football team- Old Number 66. Jon retired from Dow Chemical Company after 28 years of service as...
Margaret K. Lardie
Oct 22, 2024
Margaret K. Lardie passed away on October 22, 2024 at Munson Medical Ceneter in Traverse City.
Audrey Jones Lau
Oct 22, 2024
Audrey Jones Lau passed peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at Munson Medical Center on October 22, 2024. Life for Audrey began on November 26, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan as Eleanor Audrey Jones, daughter to Percy and Ethel Jones. She graduated from MacKenzie High School in Detroit and soon after married Harold W. Lau in 1949, completing their family...
Tamera Sue Knipe
Oct 21, 2024
Tamera Sue Knipe, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024. Born on November 27, 1952, to the late Leon Ide and Gertrude (Rehkofp) in Flint, Michigan, Tami had a deep love for her family and a profound connection with nature, where she could be found tending to her flowerbeds. This brought her immense joy. Tami was...
Gilbert "Gil" A. Bogley
Oct 19, 2024
Gilbert A Bogley Feb. 20, 1931 – Oct. 19, 2024 Gilbert A. Bogley passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Gil leaves behind a legacy of leadership, community involvement, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. Born on February 20, 1931, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Roland Aubrey...
Judy Marie Shoskey
Oct 18, 2024
Judy Marie Homchis Shoskey (1942-2024) A God-loving, family focused woman who cherished spending time with family and friends, whether entertaining at home, playing tennis, bridge or traveling abroad. Judy Marie Homchis Shoskey, 81, of Traverse City, MI died at Munson Hospice House on Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in Pepper Pike, OH in 1942 to Marie Kuhn Homchis...
David Carl White
Oct 17, 2024
David Carl White, 76, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 with his loving family by his side, in person and by phone. David graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1966, and he was always so proud that all six of his children graduated from there as well. Following his graduation, he moved with his first...
Gladys M. Kevwitch
Oct 17, 2024
Gladys Mary Olive Kevwitch, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, with her family by her side. Gladys was born on September 20, 1930, in Williamsburg, Michigan, to Charles and Mildred Peck. From a young age, she developed a love for nature, which stayed with her throughout her life. She found great joy in gardening and...
