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Neil E. Yarick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert "Bob" Sommerville

Robert "Bob" Sommerville

Aug 22, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Sommerville, 85, of Traverse City and Green Valley, AZ passed away at home, surrounded by family on August 22nd, 2024. He was born to the late Martin and Gyneth (Morey) Sommerville on December 11, 1938 in Traverse City. Bob Married Susan Holcomb in 1962 and they had four children, Matthew, Cymbre (Sam) Foster, Cymantha (John) Kostecki and...

Jerry Flagg

Jerry Flagg

Aug 22, 2024

Jerry Flagg, age 76, of Traverse City, was called home on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Jerry was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. His family and friends will remember his "bigger than life" personality and the way he made an instant connection with anyone he met. He was often described as a super human being, filling any...

James Andrew Moquin

James Andrew Moquin

Aug 21, 2024

James Andrew Moquin, age 68, of Traverse City, MI, was called home, August 21, 2024. Jim was born on July 8, 1956 in Dearborn, MI to Herman & Edith Moquin. He was 1 of 8 children. When his father passed away, Jim was 12 years old and assisted in the care of his brother, Andrew. He encouraged his beloved brother...

Albert T. Quick

Albert T. Quick

Aug 20, 2024

Albert Thomas Quick (Al) passed away in Traverse City, Michigan on August 20, 2024. Al was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Robert and Vera Quick, and was raised in Marshall, Michigan where he excelled as a student leader and a football player. Upon graduation from high school, Al earned several college degrees. He was awarded a Bachelor...

Rebecca Lee Chartier

Rebecca Lee Chartier

Aug 19, 2024

Rebecca Lee Chartier, 69, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024. Rebecca was born on November 1, 1954, to Cecil and Edith Pierson in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From a young age, Rebecca was known for her generosity and kind spirit. She was always eager to lend a helping hand, ensuring that others were cared for and felt...

Beatrice Annalee Manville

Beatrice Annalee Manville

Aug 18, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Annalee Manville of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her family, just before making it to her 100th birthday. Bea was born in Traverse City on August 19, 1924, the youngest of seven children, to Joseph and Jessie Yagle. She married Elmer J. Manville on May 4, 1942 and...

Edwin Paulson

Edwin Paulson

Aug 18, 2024

Edwin Paulson, originally of Boston Location (in the upper peninsula of Michigan), most recently of Traverse City, MI, 96, died peacefully in his sleep in Traverse City on August 18, 2024 about a month before his birthday. He was the proud father of five, Beverly/Al, Wayne/Claudia, Edward, James, and Karl/Kathy, and a grandfather of nine, and great grandfather of fourteen....

Charlie Littlefield

Charlie Littlefield

Aug 17, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Augustus Littlefield, age 91, of Suttons Bay, formerly of Bronson, Michigan, passed away on August 17, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the First Congregational Church. Charlie was born on August 3, 1933, in Sturgis, Michigan, to the late Charles Walter and Lorraine (Visel) Littlefield. He had four...

Victor Frank D'Ercole

Victor Frank D'Ercole

Aug 16, 2024

Victor Frank D'Ercole Born 1-1-38 in Ferandina, Italy to Domenico D'Ercole and Rosa Iandoli. He arrived at Ellis Island on February 4th of 1951. He attended school in Greenwich Village at St Anthony Catholic School. At 18 he joined his older brother in the family Pizza business. Over a 16-year period the brothers together built seven different restaurant locations in...

Anna Lee Gray

Anna Lee Gray

Aug 16, 2024

Anna Lee (Haiss) Gray, age 87 of Lake Ann, Michigan, passed away on Friday August 16, 2024. Anna was born on June 13, 1937 in Flint, Michigan to the late Donald and Judith Haiss. She married the late Alan R. Gray on December 16, 1961. Anna went to school for bookkeeping doing the books for multiple business adventures including the...

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