Lewis Edward Burden Sr.
Sep 1, 2024
Lewis E. Burden Sr, age 79, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Lewis was born on January 12, 1945 in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Edward "Shorty" Burden and his wife Victoria. Lewis was a life-long resident of Traverse City. He graduated in 1963 from St. Francis High School and was married on...
Cleora Sarah (Hawkins) Paro
Sep 1, 2024
Cleora (Cleo) Sarah (Hawkins) Paro (81), resident of Bay Ridge Retirement Center, Traverse City MI died September 1, 2024 in her home. Cleo was born October 30, 1942 to Donald Hall Hawkins and Iris Audra (Smith) in Kalispell MT. Cleo grew up in Proctor MT, living on the land her family settled in the late 1800's. Cleora met her future...
Marek Janusz Slupecki
Aug 31, 2024
Marek "Mark" Janusz Slupecki, age 65, of Traverse City and formerly of Gaylord, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 22, 1958 in Warsaw, Poland to Zofia Moczulski Slupecki and the late Janusz Slupecki. Mark emigrated to the United States in 1965 and resided in the Dearborn Heights area of Michigan....
Richard Arthur Roche
Aug 31, 2024
Richard Arthur Roche (Rick) suddenly passed away at his home Saturday August 31, 2024. Rick was born September 10, 1950 to the late Arthur F. and Vera M. (Eicher) Roche Jr of Freeland Michigan. Rick was 73 years old. Rick is survived by his children, Brian Roche and Bree Manley, Grandchildren Quinlan Manley, Collin Thompson and Bryson Roche, Bree's children...
Florence June Watkins
Aug 30, 2024
Florence June Watkins passed away on August 30, 2024 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She was born May 9, 1929 in Rochester Michigan, to William A. Spencer, and Matilda P. (DeCaussin) Spencer. She was one of 5 siblings, including her identical twin sister, Floris (Spencer) Stoner, still living in Rochester. Florence graduated from Rochester High School in 1947, and was married...
Karen Mary Coquillard
Aug 29, 2024
Karen Mary Coquillard, age 75, of Traverse City, Michigan formerly of Midland and Standish, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Munson Hospice House surrounded by family. Karen was born on November 6, 1948 in Midland to Henry and Frances (Haley) Thiel. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Mike Coquillard and their sons Nicholas...
Elva T.O. Krueger
Aug 29, 2024
Elva Krueger, age 86, of Traverse City, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home under the loving care of her sisters. Elva was born on June 7, 1938 in Petoskey, Michigan. She was born again of the water and the spirit of Holy Baptism on July 3, 1938. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was...
Gordon Wiseman Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Gordon Wiseman Jr. passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024 at his home. Gordon was born on July 28, 1946 in Detroit to the late Gordon and Alma Wiseman Sr. He was drafted during the Vietnam War and proudly served in the United States Army. He served in Germany as a Military Police Officer and in security at the Nuclear...
Carl Pearce
Aug 28, 2024
Carl Pearce, age 80, of Duck Lake, MI was called to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Growing up in a Coast Guard family, Carl served as a Captain in the US Coast Guard. He also worked for the Grand Traverse County Sherrif Department for many years. He lived a good life and loved nothing more than his...
Dee A. Fordyce
Aug 27, 2024
Delores "Dee" Ann Fordyce, 93, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 at Maple Valley Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Dee was a teacher for Detroit Public Schools for her entire career. Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to Detroit Public Schools.
Neil E. Yarick
Aug 26, 2024
Neil E. Yarick, 79, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at his home on August 26, 2024. Neil was born on January 8, 1945 in Toledo, OH to the late John Ross and Mable Grace (Smith) Yarick. Neil served our country honorably as a member of the United States Airforce from 1965-1969. He worked for Toledo Edison for 25 years...
Andrew Jonathan Nickels
Aug 26, 2024
Andrew Jonathan Nickels passed away on August 26, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. Andrew was born on December 6, 1996 in Traverse City. He attended Traverse City High School and in his free time enjoyed spending time outdoors, listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his little brother, Matthew. Andrew was preceded...
Sarah E. Navarro
Aug 26, 2024
"Death is only a launching into the region of the strange Untried…" However, Sarah always referred to her own death as "when I shuffle off". Sarah Elizabeth Navarro "launched" or "shuffled off" peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. Her daughters were at her side, comforting and caring for her. As a mother of four children, Sarah went back to school...
Duane Larry Inman
Aug 25, 2024
Duane Larry Inman of Traverse City passed away Sunday August 25th, 2024. Duane was born June 23rd, 1946 in Traverse City to Donald L. and Elmy K. (Erickson) Inman. He was married to his wife Helen White for over 55 years. Duane was a caring and considerate husband, father, and grandfather. He was the rock and sounding board for his...
Rozan Margo Wright
Aug 25, 2024
Rozan Margo Wright, 79, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2024, at Medilodge of Grand Traverse.
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Wozniak
Aug 24, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Wozniak, 97, of Traverse City and formerly of Alpena and Posen passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Boardman Lake Glens. Jerry was born on February 28, 1927 in Posen, MI to the late Joseph John and Agnes (MacFalda) Wozniak. He married the love of his life Loretta "Sammy" Rita Schloss on October 16, 1948 also in...
Janet Gail Kessel
Aug 24, 2024
Janet Gail Kessel, 73, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Munson Hospice House, after a short, but brutal battle with pancreatic cancer. Jan was born on June 30, 1951 in Bridgeport, MI to the late Frederick and Rose (Hnilica) Arndt. She graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1969....
William "Bill" Mccrary Holdsworth
Aug 23, 2024
William "Bill" McCrary Holdsworth Jr, aged 84, of Elk Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, in Bellaire. Born on January 3, 1940, in Northville, MI, Bill was the beloved son of William Sr. and Marion (Litsenberger) Holdsworth. Bill grew up in Royal Oak, MI, surrounded by his loving siblings, Jacqueline "Jackie," Robert "Bob," and Joanne "Jo." His...
Diane Kay Frantz
Aug 22, 2024
Diane Kay Frantz, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. She has received her "Angel Wings" and is now free of her broken body. Born on November 1, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan, to Robert and Lucile Squires, Diane lived a life filled with love, resilience, and a deep connection to nature. Diane spent her childhood in...
Betty Lucille Mctaggart
Aug 22, 2024
Betty Lucille McTaggart, 94, a life time resident of Traverse City passed away peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2024 at French Manor Terra. Betty was born on May 23, 1930 in Traverse City to the late James Madison and Mamie (Mikota) Manville. She married the late Levi R. McTaggart on September 10, 1977. Betty lived a life full of love, hard...
