Martha Eleanor Belknap
Oct 4, 2024
Martha Eleanor Belknap passed away on October 4, 2024, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, with her loving nephew Jim by her side. She was born on November 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late George Arthur Sr. and Marguerite (Ford) Belknap. Martha led an extraordinary life as the first child of a missionary family. At just 19 months old, she...
Kathleen Marie Scheck
Oct 4, 2024
Kathleen Marie Scheck, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024, with her loving son by her side. She was born on March 17, 1953, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Norman Anderson and Betty Brown. Kathleen met George Raymond Scheck during their high school years, and they were married on April 24, 1971,...
Barbara Kluzak
Oct 4, 2024
Barbara Kluzak, 83, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, October, 4, 2024 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living with her family at her side. Barb was born on January 4, 1941 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Emily (Drazazgowska ) Zmudzinski. After graduating from high school she earned her nursing degree. She had two rotations, one at the...
Thomas Bell Woodworth
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas Bell Woodworth—obituary Dr. Thomas B. (Tom) Woodworth died on October 3, 2024. Tom was born on September 28, 1943 in Junction City Kansas to Thomas L. & Mary J. Woodworth. He grew up in Birmingham, Michigan, and graduated from Ernest W. Seaholm High School in 1961.Tom was a 1965 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut...
Howard Edward Johnson Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Howard Edward Johnson, Jr., 87, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born November 23, 1936 to loving parents Howard Sr. and Harriet (Van Hollenbeck) Johnson and was an only child. Raised in Birmingham, Howard attended local public schools and graduated from Birmingham Seaholm High School in 1954. Howard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts...
Evone Marie Aldrich
Oct 1, 2024
Evone Marie Aldrich, 93, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 20, 1930, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Columbus and Minnie (St. Charles) Couturier, Evone lived a life filled with joy and love. As a child, she dazzled the community by tap dancing on...
Florella May Humphrey
Sep 29, 2024
Florella May Humphrey, 95, of Traverse City and formerly of Jackson passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024 at French Manor Terra. Florella was born on December 10, 1928 in Jackson, MI to the late Orin and Florence (Pratt) Montgomery. On April 23, 1946, Florella married the love of her life, the late Robert S. Humphrey. Together, they raised three children...
Joanne M. Lehr
Sep 29, 2024
JoAnne M. Lehr, age 83, of Traverse City, was called home on Sunday, September 29, 2024. JoAnne was known for her kind heart and gentle soul; she will be dearly missed. She cared deeply for her Catholic faith, family, and friends. JoAnne was married for 36 years to her soul mate and best friend, Norm, who preceded her in death....
Jacqueline K Krumm
Sep 29, 2024
Jackie Krumm, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Bay Ridge on September 29, 2024. Jackie was born on February 21, 1938 in Traverse City to the late Erwin Paul and May Lucille (Goddard) Donner. On July 21, 1973 she married Donald William Krumm. Jackie was a secretary at the State Hospital and later at Traverse City High School....
Gloria Jean Penwell Erickson
Sep 29, 2024
Gloria Jean Penwell-Erickson, 92, of Suttons Bay, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1931, in Clay City, Indiana, to Emerson and Berniece Liechty. Gloria was known for her caring nature, always welcoming others with an open heart and arms. Her love for the color pink became one of her signatures, and she delighted...
Raymond Wilbur Haring
Sep 28, 2024
Raymond Wilbur Haring, 69, of Traverse City, passed away on September 28, 2024. Ray was born on December 23, 1954 in Flint to the late Jerry and Eleanora (Jankowski) Haring. On February 22, 1986, he married Judy Ann Kalar. She preceded him in death in 2017. Ray taught fire fighters for 22 years and was fire chief of Elmwood Township....
Charles "Buzz" Richard Steffes
Sep 28, 2024
Charles "Buzz" Richard Steffes, 80, of Long Lake Township, Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, with family by his side. Buzz was born on January 20, 1944, in Detroit to Glenn and Audrey Steffes. From a young age, he had a deep love for nature, a passion for physical activity, and enjoyed long walks. Buzz was known...
Richard A. Hall
Sep 27, 2024
Richard A. Hall,88, of Elk Rapids and Bradenton Florida, passed away Friday September 27, 2024 at Munson Hospice House. Richard was born in Plainwell MI on August 25, 1936. He grew up in the Grand Haven area and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1954. After graduation he joined the Air Force and served his country, retiring after 23...
Cynthia "Thia" Josephine Boyd
Sep 26, 2024
Cynthia "Thia" Josephine Boyd, was born on August 25, 2024, and passed away peacefully from her parent's arms into the arms of Jesus Thursday, September 26, 2024, under hospice care. Thia entered this world at home to her loving parents Garrett and Julia (Nuss) Boyd, a beautiful baby girl, measuring 21 inches long and weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. Though...
Edward Michael English
Sep 26, 2024
Edward Michael English, known as Mike to one and all, passed away at the age of 76, on September 26, 2024 at his home with his wife, Jeanie, by his side. Mike was born June 13, 1948 to Earl and Alice (Edwards) English in Portland, Oregon. On December 31, 1975 he married Jeanie Pavlis in Kodiak, Alaska. He served honorably...
Mary Sue Perria
Sep 25, 2024
Mary Sue Perria, age 97, of Traverse City, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Mary Sue was a devout Christian and a long-time member of East Bay Calvary Church. She was a selfless and loving mother, who always put the needs of her children before her own. She gave of herself often, volunteering her...
Joan Clare Ciccone
Sep 24, 2024
Joan Clare Ciccone passed away peacefully early in the morning of September 24th, 2024, after a brief encounter with a very aggressive cancer. She will be terribly missed by her family and friends whose lives she enriched with her enthusiasm, joy and love. Joan was born February 3rd, 1943 in Taylor, Michigan and raised by mother Rose and her husband...
Rev. E. Carlson Becker
Sep 23, 2024
Rev. E. Carlson Becker, 87, of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Carlson was born on Nov. 23, 1936, in Canada to the late Dr. Elmer & Inez (Schad) Becker. Carlson was the youngest of five children. He was a graduate of Huntington High School...
Harry Dean Shinabarger
Sep 23, 2024
Harry Dean Shinabarger, 97, of Beulah passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 under the loving care of his longtime companion, Sally Berlin. Born on June 8, 1927, in Evart, Michigan, to Carl and Nina (Williamson) Shinabarger, Harry lived a life defined by service, hard work, and a deep connection to his community. After graduating from high school in 1945,...
Wesley William Bara
Sep 23, 2024
Wesley William Bara, 78, of Interlochen passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on September 23, 2024, at his home and in the company of his beloved boxers Bailey and Boomer. All who knew him will miss his welcoming smile, vivid storytelling, sense of humor, and exuberant optimism. Wes was born on March 23, 1946, in McKeesport, PA to the late Joseph...
