Sherman Atkinson
Jul 23, 2024
Edward Sherman Atkinson Jr., age 87, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Sherman grew up in Steubenville, Ohio. He earned his engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati and attended the Advanced Management Program at Havard. He worked for National Steel and Granite City Steel for 32 years. He also traveled internationally as a management consultant....
Barbara Ann Smith
Jul 22, 2024
Barbara Ann Smith, 82, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Cordia on July 22, 2024. Barb was born on July 3, 1942 to the late Duane Howard and Marian Bessie (Ranstadler) Schurman. On August 15, 1964, Barb married Dudley Bird Smith III in Troy. Dudley and Barbara moved to Traverse City in 1973...
Kenneth Joseph Wigton
Jul 22, 2024
Kenneth Joseph Wigton, age 103, passed away on July 22, 2024 in Traverse City, MI. Ken was born on April 6, 1921 to the late Calvin Wigton and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (née Edwards) in Detroit, MI. Ken's brother, Donald, was born two years later, just days before Calvin died unexpectedly. Following Calvin's death, Minnie and her sons moved back to her...
Father James Richard Swiat
Jul 21, 2024
Father James Richard Swiat, 82, of Traverse City, MI, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 21st, 2024. Born on December 5, 1941, in Flint, MI, Father Swiat was the son of Richard Joseph Swiat and Frances Bridget (Carey). He grew up with three siblings: Molly Swiat of Lake Zurich, IL, Sally Swiat Hanley of Traverse City, and Richard G....
Lee Ann Smith
Jul 21, 2024
Lee Ann (Seidel) Smith of Traverse City joined her husband William (Bill) Smith and her parents in heaven on July 21, 2024. Lee Ann was born on June 28, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up with her older brother Conrad Seidel and younger sister Barbra (William "Jake") Jacob. Lee Ann followed her lifelong dream of owning a Christmas and...
Eleanor Mae Carboneau
Jul 20, 2024
Eleanor Mae (Laubach) Carboneau, age 88, of Traverse City, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Eleanor was born on March 25, 1936 to the late Dr. Samuel J. and Ruth (Liedel) Laubach in Ann Arbor, MI. Eleanor was an active parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church and involved in the Monday night prayer group. She volunteered at...
Ken May
Jul 20, 2024
Kenneth Gene May January 1, 1941 — July 20, 2024 Ken May died peacefully at home on July 20, 2024, after a long illness. Ken was born in Marshall, Mi on January 1, 1941, to Allison and Mildred May. Ken graduated from Marshall High School in 1959. Ken had many accomplishments growing up in Marshall. In High School, he was...
Delilah Hendrickson
Jul 19, 2024
Delilah Mae Hendrickson (who preferred to be called "Del") died at 4 pm on July 19th, 2024 at Watercrest Assisted Living in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, with her loving family. Del was born October 19th, 1933, in Waupaca County, Dupont, Wisconsin, to Esther and Rudolph Genskow. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her older brother, Earl Genskow and...
Martha Ann Irwin
Jul 17, 2024
Martha Ann Irwin, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born in Three Rivers, MI, to her parents, Hubert and Harriet Lott. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Jerry Irwin and granddaughter, Josephine Irwin. She is survived by her son, Michael (Sunny) Irwin; her daughter, Laura (John) Stevenson; grandchildren Claire (Wilhelm)...
Debra Ann Fountain
Jul 17, 2024
Debra Ann Fountain, age 59, of Traverse City (formerly of Alma, MI) was welcomed home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Deb was a loving and determined woman. She worked 20 + years at the Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department as the Freedom of Information Coordinator. She enjoyed her job and had a great bond with her coworkers. She and her...
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...
