Calvin John Jamieson
Jul 17, 2024
Calvin John Jamieson, a lifelong resident of Old Mission Peninsula passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024 surrounded by family. He was nearly 92 and will be remembered for his love for family, faith, country and community. He was a kind, patient and generous man, always willing to lend a hand or offer advice when asked. Cal was born on...
Jeanine Marie Easterday
Jul 17, 2024
Jeanine Marie Easterday 1/1/1953-7/17/2024 Advocate is the word that best describes Jeanine's life. The world is minus one powerful advocate today. Jeanine arrived in Traverse City post nursing school with her husband, James (Pat) Easterday and began a lifetime commitment to the city and the area. The scope of her involvement with the city of Traverse City was extensive. Jeanine...
Joseph Edward Timchak
Jul 14, 2024
Joseph Edward Timchak was born on October 5, 1955 in Washington DC, and was called to Heaven on July 14, 2024, in Kewadin, MI. Joe was born to parents Stephen and Lucy Timchak. At a very early age he discovered his love for the wonders of nature. Whenever possible, he spent his days outdoors observing the natural world and developing...
Mary "Tina" Lane
Jul 13, 2024
TRAVERSE CITY — Mary "Tina" Lane passed away July 13, 2024. Tina is survived by her husband John, sons Nathan (Katie) Lane, Benjamin (Hilary) Lane, sister Susan Sarchet, brother Richard (Betty Jo) Sarchet, grandsons (Charlie, Graham, Logan and Grady), nieces, nephews, and friends. Tina was born to William and Eileen Sarchet in Caro, Michigan. For the rest of her life...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Hartsell
Jul 13, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Ann Hartsell, 87, of Traverse City passed away Saturday July 13, 2024. Patty was born on January 27, 1937 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late David and Geneva (Peters) VanDeventer. After graduating from high school, Patty dedicated her life to caring for others. She began her career at the State Hospital before moving on to work as a...
Susan Carter
Jul 13, 2024
Susan Carter, age 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born on April 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Russell W. and Pearl E. Alles. Susan grew up in Detroit alongside her siblings Virginia, Russell, Judith, and Nancy. In 1956, she married her beloved husband of 58 years, Ford...
Bonnie Jo Engle
Jul 10, 2024
Bonnie Jo Engle, lovingly known as "BJ", was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the age of 75. Her passing was peaceful during an afternoon nap, recovering from heart surgery and breathing complications. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Michael G. Engle and her son Thomas G. Engle. She was preceded in...
Walter Phillip Feiger
Jul 8, 2024
Walter Phillip Feiger, 88, resident of Traverse City's Old Mission Peninsula passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Walt had a zest for life, expressing much gratitude for the good life God had given him. He was born on September 10, 1935 to Walter and Lillian (Weber) Feiger in Flint. As a young boy, he loved...
Bruce Arnold Fisher
Jul 8, 2024
Bruce Fisher, age 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on July 8, 2024. Bruce was born on August 19, 1946, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Don and Jayne (Robbins) Fisher. He grew up on a farm with his two older brothers, Phillip and Larry. He attended local schools where he learned to play the piano and trumpet. Bruce graduated...
Helen Ann O'Brien
Jul 8, 2024
Helen Ann O'Brien, 93, of Empire passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at Glen Eagle in Traverse City, MI. Helen was born on October 30, 1930 in Lake Leelanau to the late Roy and Mazil (McNeely) Couturier. She married the love of her life, the late Harold F. O'Brien on October 20, 1951 at St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church...
David Robert Badgley
Jul 7, 2024
David Robert Badgley, 27, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. David was born on July 25, 1996 in Flint, Michigan. David loved to go for long drives in his wheelchair van, while taking in the scenery and listening to music. He also looked forward to his bus rides to and from school. He was attending...
Beverly Ann Kober
Jul 6, 2024
Beverly Ann Kober, age 83, of Lake Leelanau passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Beverly was born on January 27, 1941, in Worcester, MA to Majorie and Eugene Wood. She attended Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, MA for two years of nursing prerequisites before transferring to nursing school. Beverly met the love of her life, Adelbert Kober, at...
Ginnie Gabel
Jul 6, 2024
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Virginia "Ginnie" Kay Gabel, 84, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024. Ginnie was born on February 21, 1940 in Newberry to the late Kenneth Rueben and Helen (Beach) Wood. On April 1, 1961 she married James Richard Gabel. Together they...
Carl F. Shelton
Jul 6, 2024
Carl Shelton passed away on July 6, 2024 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, MI. Born on July 9, 1939 in Detroit, MI, his parents were Phillip and Irene (Steinbrecher) Shelton. His educational pursuits included a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from General Motors Institute (1962), Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Michigan (1963), and a PhD in...
Rose "Rosie" Mary Kedrovicz
Jul 5, 2024
Rose Mary Kedrovicz, 96, of Traverse City, passed away on July 5, 2024, at 3:58 am, earning her ANGEL WINGS to Heaven. Born on March 21, 1928, to Rudolph "Cap" and Nellie Kucera. Rosie was always an independent spirit. She loved being outdoors, relishing the four seasons of Northern Michigan and enjoyed the company of those who cared for her....
John Leonard Battle
Jul 4, 2024
John Leonard Battle, 56, of Traverse City passed away with his family by his side on July 4, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on July 30, 1967 to Leonard Carroll and Marjory Estelle (Holland) Battle in Midland. He attended Dow High School in Midland and then graduated from Orchard Lake St. Mary High School in 1985. He...
George Arthur Svec
Jul 4, 2024
George Arthur Svec, age 83 of Buckley, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1941 to Charles and Anastasia (Fryzelka) Svec in Buckley Michigan. He grew up on the family farm with his siblings, Elizabeth "Betty", Charles and Albert. On June 25, 1966 he married the love of his life,...
Roxanne Carolin Thompson
Jul 4, 2024
Roxanne Carolin (Henigan) Thompson (aka Roxie/Rocky) went home to be with Jesus July 04, 2024, at the age of 81 years, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Roxie is preceded in death by her spouse (Robert Thompson), her Parents (Helen and Robert Henigan, Ruth Skellett), and 2 of her siblings (Frank Henigan and Daniel Henigan). Rocky is survived...
Laurie Lynn Tessin
Jul 3, 2024
Laurie Lynn Tessin, 72, of Northport, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Munson Medical Center.
Claudio Javier Vacas Cavia
Jul 2, 2024
Claudio Javier Vacas Cavia On the afternoon of July 2, 2024, Claudio Vacas passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was 80 years old. Claudio was born on May 24, 1944, in Salamanca, Spain, to Aniceto Vacas Herrera and Bienvenida Cavia Machin. He came to the United States in 1962 as a foreign exchange student, graduating from Thomas R....
