John David Vandermeer
Sep 22, 2024
John David VanderMeer, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Interlochen, MI on September 22, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born September 30, 1944, to Elinore Margeret (Sexton) & Abram William VanderMeer, Sr in Seattle, Washington. John graduated from State College Area High School in 1962 and attended Pennsylvania State University where he graduated in...
Randy Lee Centilli
Sep 22, 2024
Randy Lee Centilli, age 63, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 22, 1960, in Upton, England to Stanley Joseph Centilli (of Flint, Michigan) and the late Marjorie (Turner) Centilli (of Upton, England). Randy came to the US in early 1963 and resided in Clio,...
Carol Ann Crocker
Sep 21, 2024
CAROL ANN CROCKER, 86, long-time resident of Onsted, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on December 3, 1937, in Royal Center, IN, the daughter of Edward G. Schlegelmilch and Crystal May (Nethercutt) Schlegelmilch. Carol graduated from Idaville (IN) High School in 1955. She wed Gordon M. Crocker on June 30, 1957, in Idaville,...
Isaac Thomas Harrigan
Sep 21, 2024
Isaac Thomas Harrigan, 39 of St Ignace, passed away on September 21, 2024, at his parents' residence in Traverse City from an unexpected medical condition. He was born on August 24, 1985, to Thomas and Deborah (Herman) Harrigan in Traverse City, MI. Isaac was one of six children and the oldest son. Isaac spent his childhood helping his dad and...
Richard Romanowski
Sep 21, 2024
Richard Romanowski, 73, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Munson Hospice House. Richard was born on January 2, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Genevieve (Ciesniewski) Romanowski. After graduating from high school, he began a lengthy career in cable maintenance, working for AT&T and Michigan Bell, where his hard work and...
Rev. J Elliot Peirce Morrison
Sep 21, 2024
Rev. J Elliot Peirce Morrison (b. 8.21.28) was, as he used to say, "called up yonder" early Saturday morning, September 21, 2024. His beloved wife of 71 years, Florence Reeder Morrison, was by his side. Elliot was a pastor, companion, friend, mentor, spiritual leader, counselor and beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. The son of a railroad executive, Elliot...
Karen Anne Guth
Sep 20, 2024
Karen Anne Guth, 80, of Elk Rapids and Traverse City, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's disease on September 20 with her loving family at her side. Karen was born on January 17, 1944 in Grand Rapids to the late Robert J. and Eleanor (Voss) Skory. She was the eldest of 8 children, seven girls and one boy. Karen learned to...
Richard Francis Wulf
Sep 19, 2024
Richard Francis Wulf, 78, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1946, in Detroit, to Clarence and Ellen Wulf. A proud veteran, Richard served in the U.S. Air Force, embodying leadership and earning the admiration and trust of those around him. Richard retired from AT&T after 25 years of service. He...
Leslie E. Couturier
Sep 18, 2024
Leslie E. Couturier, age 66, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a well-fought battle against cancer. Leslie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her family and friends will miss her quick wit and selfless nature; she truly was the life of the party. Leslie was a great athlete. She played many sports in...
Mary Ann Hansen
Sep 18, 2024
Mary Ann (Mast) Hansen, age 78, of Traverse City, Michigan, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 with her devoted husband by her side. Mary Ann was born on April 7, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Carl and Anne Mast. Mary Ann was raised on her parents' dairy farm on Mast Road in Dexter, Michigan, and grew up...
James Rickard
Sep 17, 2024
James "Jim" Beebe Rickard Jim Rickard, 92, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at the Villa with his family by his side on September 17, 2024. Jim was born on June 14, 1932 in Iowa City, IA to the late Roy Victor and Claire (Beebe) Rickard. In his younger years, he was classified as an army brat and his family...
Nelita Ann Sherberneau
Sep 17, 2024
Nelita Ann Sherberneau, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. She was 88. Nelita was born on January 14, 1936 to the late Martin and Martha (Deering) Nowak. On June 16, 1962 she married Owen G. Sherberneau. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage before he passed in 2020. The family purchased land on...
Rev. Daniel "Dan" Ernest Deutsch
Sep 16, 2024
The Rev. Daniel E. Deutsch died peacefully at home on September 16, 2024. Daniel was born in Chicago, IL, on September 21, 1942, to Fred and Erna Deutsch. He grew up as a Boston Red Sox fan in Cranston, RI and moved to the Midwest to attend Valparaiso University, where he met Mary Lou Jordan. They were married in June...
Rev. Charles Joseph Koehler Jr.
Sep 15, 2024
Reverend Charles Joseph Koehler Jr. August 11, 1949 - September 15, 2024 Jay Koehler, beloved husband, father, grandfather "papa", and dedicated servant of God, passed away in Traverse City on September 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on August 11, 1949 in Chicago Illinois, Jay lived a life full of passion, service, and love. Jay's varied interests and...
Thomas Shafer
Sep 15, 2024
Thomas Shafer, 82, of Traverse City passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 15, 2024. Tom was born on July 8, 1942 in Detroit to the late Edward and Bertha (Bott) Shafer. Tom grew up in Detroit before eventually moving to the place he loved the most, Traverse City. After serving our country honorably as a...
Alice Marie Chouinard
Sep 15, 2024
Alice Marie Chouinard, age 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Alice was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a strong woman; the true iron horse of the family. Throughout the many hardships she faced during her life, she always stepped up to the plate, kept a smile on her...
Claudia Mae Nowak
Sep 14, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Claudia Mae Nowak (Palarski). Claudia was born in West Branch, Michigan, on September 12, 1946 to Edward and Octavia Palarski (Draze). After moving to Manistee, Claudia graduated from Manistee High School in 1964, then went on to Aquinas College to study elementary education graduating in 1968. Claudia earned her master's...
Reva Marie Teboe
Sep 13, 2024
Reva Marie Teboe (Detour), 100 years of age, went to meet our Lord, on September 13, 2024, at Medilodge GTC in Traverse City. A Traverse City native, Reva was born on July 16, 1924, to Agnes Jenny Detour (Forton) and Edward Albert Detour. After graduating from St. Francis High School in 1942, she went to work for her brother Levi...
Betty Lou Lawson
Sep 13, 2024
Betty Lou (Bushaw) Lawson, age 95, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2024. Betty was born to the late Charles and Dorothy Bushaw on August 26th, 1929, in Mears, Michigan. She married the love of her life, Harold E. Lawson, on December 7th, 1946. They were always joking around with each other, and she never lost...
Rosemary Charlotte Banish
Sep 10, 2024
Rosemary Charlotte Banish, 83 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on September 10,2024. Rosemary is survived by her loving Husband Bill, her daughter Jennifer (Keith) Kaminski, Son Greg Banish Granddaughter Lauren (Dillon) Mitchell, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Peter. Rosemary immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1950...
