David William Sondee
Feb 14, 2026
David "Dave" William Sondee, 66, of Traverse City passed away at the Villa at Traverse Point on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Dave was born in Durham, North Carolina, to Ronald "Ron" and Mary Lynn (McCorkle) Sondee. In his early years, his family lived in the St. Joseph, Benton Harbor area before moving to Traverse City in 1972. He graduated from...
Judy Ann Wesling
Feb 14, 2026
"She served us well, and we served her well." Our generous, loving, sometimes irreverent, always opinionated, funny, beautiful mother, Julia "Judy" Herber Wesling went peacefully to heaven on February 14, 2026, fittingly the day of love. Mom was the second born of eight to Dorothy and IA Herber on October 22, 1936 in New Haven, Indiana. Never one to hold...
Peter Shawn Wicksall
Feb 14, 2026
Peter Shawn Wicksall, 64, a native of Traverse City, passed away at home on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1961, to Bill and Zetta Wicksall. Peter grew up in the Boardman Valley with his five siblings, building his forever home just two miles down the road. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1979 and...
Sally Thoreson
Feb 12, 2026
Sally Thoreson (Salome Theresa Popa), 96, lifelong resident of Leelanau County, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at Maple Valley Nursing Home with family by her side. Salome, known to family and friends as Sally, was born on June 22, 1929 in Cedar to Walter and Salomea (Peplinski) Popa. She was one of 14 children and the last one...
Beth Ann Cline
Feb 12, 2026
Beth Cline of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully and entered eternity in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on February 12, 2026. Beth was born on July 29, 1964, in Muskegon, Michigan. She was lovingly adopted at a young age into a large and caring family by William and Mary Closz of Muskegon. Beth was a loving wife,...
Robert James Stark
Feb 12, 2026
Robert James Stark, age 70, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Traverse City. Robert was born on March 25, 1955, in Traverse City to Eugene Stark and Olga "Dodie" Stark (née Brief). He spent his life in the community he loved, graduating from Traverse City Central High School with the Class of 1973. In...
Cody James Scheuerman
Feb 11, 2026
Cody James Scheuerman of Traverse City died unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at the age of 33. Cody was born on July 29, 1992, in Traverse City, Michigan to Roger and Kathy and was the youngest sibling to Kelly and Ryan. From a young age, Cody's personality was larger than life - like breaking his foot dancing to Garth Brooks...
Gary Michael Beeman
Feb 10, 2026
Gary Michael Beeman of Grawn, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Gary was born on March 22, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to Gerald & Lois Beeman. Gary graduated from Traverse City High School in 1967 and then joined the Navy. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna...
Denise Annette Hy
Feb 10, 2026
Denise Annette Hy, age 74, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, after a long illness. Denise was born on June 14, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Nicholas and Mary (Elhilow) Hy. Raised in the Catholic faith, she carried with her throughout her life a quiet strength and deep sense of compassion for others. Denise spent much...
Karen Drake
Feb 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karen Drake, who departed this life on February 9, 2026 in Suttons Bay, MI, at the age of 71. Karen was born on January 15,1955 in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of Frederick and Fern Hawley (Steffens). Known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit, Karen touched...
Linda C. Hooker
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Cheryl Hooker, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. Linda was born on June 29, 1947, in Long Beach, New Jersey, to the late Nathan and Maye (Guthrie) Schoenfeld. She married the love of her life, Michael Hooker on July 19, 1964, in the U.S. Naval Base Chapel in Mayport,...
George Lawrence Paolacci
Feb 8, 2026
George L. Paolacci, 82, of Traverse City passed away on February 8, 2026. George was born on March 16, 1943 in New York City to the late Lorenzo and Franca (Ronci) Paolacci. He was proud of growing up in New York and of his Italian heritage. George was an electronics engineer for over 40 years, working for RCA and the...
Dianne Watts
Feb 8, 2026
Dianne Marie (Hartzman) Watts, age 84, passed peacefully into the Lord's presence at 5:00 A.M. Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan, with her children by her side. Dianne was born on October 4th, 1941 to Clarence Melfred Hartzman and Marie Alice (Timmermann) Hartzman. The family located to 13 Monterey St., Pontiac, Michigan, where she and her two older...
Fred Peplinski
Feb 8, 2026
Frederick "Fred" Peplinski, age 89, of Maple City, Michigan, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1936, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Walter and Lillian Peplinski. Fred grew up in Traverse City alongside his brother Richard, where he learned the values of hard work and family devotion. It was at his first job at Morgan's...
Janet B. Nesin
Feb 7, 2026
Janet Beeler Nesin of Milton Township, Michigan, passed away on February 7 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends and has now gone to be with the Lord, her beloved husband, and other cherished family members. Janet was born on March 11, 1941, at West Point, New York, to Jane Stocke Beeler and Colonel...
James Calvin King
Feb 6, 2026
James "Jim" Calvin King was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 06, 2026. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady presence and kind spirit will be deeply missed. He was raised in Rochester, Michigan. Jim shared a special bond with his grandparents, Ida and George King, who played an...
Gertrude "Trudy" Dorothy Boettcher
Feb 6, 2026
Gertrude "Trudy" Dorothy Boettcher, age 97, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. Trudy was born on June 12, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late James and Caroline (Becker) Doyle. On April 10, 1948, she married the love of her life, Edgar Boettcher Jr., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Saginaw....
John William Matz Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
John William Matz Jr. Feb 28, 1927 – Feb 4, 2026 John William Matz Jr, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 4. He is predeceased by Jane, his wife of 71 years, who passed in 2022. Surviving family are his sister Marjorie Henning, daughter Barbara, son John (Terry Griffin), and grandson Charlie. John was born and raised on...
Gene Devoe Reid
Feb 3, 2026
Gene Devoe Reid, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with his loving family at his bedside. Gene was born on March 7, 1928 in Flint Michigan to John and Mae (Whitney) Reid. Gene served proudly on the USS Alabama in World War II in the Pacific and told many stories about his experiences including his time in...
Thomas Cornell Walbridge
Feb 3, 2026
Thomas Cornell Walbridge, Jr., age 70, passed peacefully in his home in Traverse City, Michigan on February 3, 2026 after living a rich and joyful life. Up until the very end he had Betsy, his beloved wife of 41 years, by his side. Tom was a devoted father to Beth Walbridge Anderson (Abe) and Tommy Walbridge (Leah), and a loving...
