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....
Susan Mary Guba
Jul 2, 2024
Susan Mary Guba, 96, long-time resident of Traverse City, was received into heaven on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Her daughter, Gail Lawson, and son, John Guba, were by her side. Born to her Irish immigrant parents, Frank and Alice (Duggan) Norris on September 20, 1927, in Grates Cove, Newfoundland, she would have been 97 this year....
Eric Roy Edson
Jun 30, 2024
Eric Roy Edson, 62, of Traverse City, surrounded by his family left his earthly life on June 30, 2024 after learning he had cancer just 10 days before. Eric was born on Mach 6, 1962 to William "Bill" Joseph Roy and Sharon May (Goodman) Edson in Detroit. He grew up in Huntington Woods and attended Burton School. He moved to...
Barbara "Bobbie" Marie Counsell
Jun 29, 2024
Barbara "Bobbie" Marie Counsell, 96, of Frankfort, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Bobbie was born on October 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Louise (Koester) Faust. She married the late Keith LaRoy Counsell on July 17, 1954. They raised three children together. She is survived by her children; Michele (Mike) Counsell, Mark (Annette)...
Betty Grace Gauthier
Jun 28, 2024
INTERLOCHEN: Betty Grace (Fosnight) Gauthier passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by family. Betty was born February 16, 1926, to the late Ernest and Lela (Jenks) Fosnight. Betty married Robert (Bob) Gauthier on August 26, 1944, in Leelanau County, MI. Betty had a zest for life growing up in East Lansing, MI, to moving to and working in Traverse...
Ruth May Sherred
Jun 27, 2024
Ruth May (Champlin) Sherred. Born August 6th 1926 to parents Roy and Norma Champlin. Ruth is survived by stepchildren Brad Sherred, and Greg (Pamela) Sherred. Grandchildren Jessica Ashbrook, Bradley Sherred, Amy (Jon) Clapham, Jason (Fabolia) Sherred. Great grandchildren Teresa and Alison Ashbrook, Franklin and Paul Clapham. And many more nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by James F...
Betty Lorraine Olsen
Jun 26, 2024
Betty L. Olsen died in her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born 102 years ago on May 19, 1922, in Cedar, Michigan to Hazel (Kropp) and Christian Wichern. She was raised, with her sisters Maxine (Kirt) and Ramona (Duncan) on their family's cherry farm. After graduating from Leland High School in 1940, she studied bookkeeping and went...
Alberta Elizabeth Aiello
Jun 26, 2024
Alberta Elizabeth Aiello (nee Thomson), age 90 of Traverse City Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, with family by her side. Alberta was born in Detroit Michigan. As the devoted mother of four and office secretary, her life is celebrated for her kindness, strength, resilience and unwavering love for her family. Alberta loved her faith, family, dolls, church...
Edward Ford Smith
Jun 25, 2024
Edward Ford Smith, age 75, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 surrounded by his family; 15 well-lived months after being diagnosed with glioblastoma. Edward, known as Ed or Eddie to his friends and family is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary RazSmith; children: Tyler (David) Rychlewski, Evan (Emily Carver) Smith; grandchildren: Clara, Charlie, Torren;...
Barbara Jane Mckim
Jun 25, 2024
Barbara Jane McKim, 98, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, just a few days shy of her 99th birthday. Born on July 2, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Froelich) VanDusen. She graduated from The Redford High School in 1944. In High school she met and fell...
Keith Markle
Jun 24, 2024
The Sparty nation has lost one of its fiercest and most loyal fans. Howard Keith Markle, affectionately known as Keith, passed away, June 24, 2024, at Munson Hospital, from post surgical complications. Keith was born on April 25, 1935 in Ann Arbor. At 9 months old, he was adopted and lovingly raised by Howard and Crystal Markle in Lansing. Keith...
