Georgia Mae Young
May 3, 2024
Georgia Mae Young died peacefully on May 3, 2024 at Traverse Manor, Traverse City, Michigan. As Georgia took her last breath, a red cardinal perched on her feeder and a white butterfly danced past her window. She is survived by her three daughters Cindy (Rick) Sack, Debbie (John) Barnoski, Liz (Scott) Warren, and her son Tim (Tia Reese) Young. She...
Samuel "Sam" Lee Dekuiper
May 3, 2024
Samuel "Sam" Lee DeKuiper, 22, of Traverse City passed away tragically following a car accident on Friday, May 3, 2024. Sam was born on August 11, 2001 in Traverse City, MI to Dennis and Brenda (Suttner) DeKuiper. He graduated from Traverse City West High School in the class of 2019 and pursued his passions for mechanical engineering and baseball at...
Steven Nelson Purvis
May 2, 2024
In loving memory of Steven Nelson Purvis, 75, of Traverse City, who peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. Steven was born on April 27, 1949, to Richard and Clara Purvis, and spent his entire life in Traverse City, witnessing and embracing the changes it underwent. As the eldest of five siblings, Steven exemplified hard work...
Tana Lee Halvorsen
May 2, 2024
Tana Lee (Skiver) Halvorsen, age 74, of Acme/Williamsburg, Michigan, was called home to our Lord and savior on Thursday May 2nd, 2024. Tana was born on January 19, 1950, to Forest and Elaine (Lautner) Skiver. Tana was the second oldest of the four Skiver girls. Her parents owned S & S Grocery that was located near the corner of M-72...
Susan L. Reabe
May 1, 2024
Susan L. Reabe, age 60, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. Susan was born on April 5, 1964 in Flint to the late Jerry Woodrow and Linda Joan (Luce) Johnson. Susan was a very caring and creative person. After graduating college in 1995, she worked as a Registered Nurse. Although Traverse City,...
Thomas David Woods
May 1, 2024
Thomas David Woods, 84, of Lake Leelanau, passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on May 1, 2024. Tom was born on December 26, 1939 in Bay City to the late Orville Joseph and Anna (Lenhart) Woods. On September 30, 1961, he married Karla Kay Case in Traverse City. Tom served our country honorably as a member of the United...
Mary Angeline (Hansen) Moore
May 1, 2024
Mary Angeline(Hansen) Moore, 91, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. Mary was born September 16, 1932 in Muskegon, Michigan to Alfred and Rose(Minkel) Hansen. Mary was a devoted Catholic with unwavering faith. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and Saint Francis Church; where she was a Eucharistic minister. Mary was proud to have earned her Associates...
Jennifer "Jenn" Joy Olson
Apr 30, 2024
Jennifer "Jenn" J. Olson, age 75, of Bellaire, Michigan, passed away on April 30, 2024, at home. Jenn was born on December 18, 1948, in Highland Park, Michigan to the late James and Joyce (Loftus) Johns. Jenn was born the oldest of five children. She was a 1966 graduate of Thurston High School in Redford Township, Michigan. Jenn worked as...
William C. Rankin
Apr 29, 2024
William (Bill) Rankin passed away on April 29, 2024, at Bay Ridge Assisted Living in Traverse City. Previously during his working career, he resided in communities in New York, Iowa and Florida. Bill was born on September 15, 1925 in Saranac Lake, NY. Following high school graduation in 1943, he served in the Navy during WWII. His military experience after...
Vernon Smith
Apr 29, 2024
Vernon L. Smith, 94, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday April 29, 2024 at his home. Vernon was born on September 25, 1929 in Suttons Bay, to the late Leslie and Minnie (Egler) Smith. Vernon was an auto mechanic by trade. He married the love of his life Dorothy Mae Trowbridge on October 11, 1952 and together they enjoyed...
Diana Sue Campbell
Apr 28, 2024
Diana Sue Campbell, 72, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS. Diana was born on May 30, 1951 in Wyandotte to John E. and Margerite (Kirby) Findley. Diana will be remembered for her kindness and giving heart. She was humble and always thought of others before herself. She...
George Cairns
Apr 27, 2024
George Cairns, 91, passed from this life on April 27th, 2024, in Traverse City, MI. He was preceded in death by his daughter Julie and his brother William Cairns. George leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and warmth. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Letha, his daughters Lisa and Linda, and his grandchildren Olivia, Beatriz...
Daniel Wendels
Apr 26, 2024
Daniel Dean Wendels (64) gave up his chance to tell any more dad jokes on Friday, April 26. So from the family group chat he leaves you with this: I just heard the Grim Reaper got fired from his job at the shoe factory...for stealing soles. Dan spent his last day in the sun doing the things he loved before...
Iva Louise Welch
Apr 26, 2024
Iva Louise Welch, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Boardman Lakes Glen – Highlander. Iva was born on February 19, 1939 in Fife Lake to the late DeBlenna and Julia (Mills) Downey. After school she moved to Traverse City, where she met and married Melvin Welch. He preceded her in death on...
Donald 'Don' Ziesmer
Apr 24, 2024
Donald 'Don' Ziesmer, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2024 in Traverse City. He was born on July 1st, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Walter and Vera Ziesmer. Donald was one of three beloved children, growing up alongside his sisters Barb Bradley and Trudy (Chris) Hill-Zies, and his brother David (Barbara) Ziesmer. Donald...
Robert R. Filkins
Apr 24, 2024
Robert (Bob) Randall Filkins, age 92, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born June 18, 1931 in Buffalo, New York, Bob met his school sweetheart, Barbara Thorne, at the age of 16 at Birmingham High School. They married six years later and spent over six decades working side by side and raising a family throughout Michigan. Over the years the...
Ronald J. Niergarth
Apr 22, 2024
Ronald J. Niergarth of Gladstone, Michigan, passed peacefully on April 22, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1950 to J.E. and Barbara Niergarth. He grew up on the family farm in Evart and graduated from Evart High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball and hunting. He lived his life his way, a...
Louise Elizabeth Kane
Apr 22, 2024
Louise Elizabeth Kane, age 95 years, died on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan. Louise was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 25, 1928, the daughter of Joseph C. and Agnes (Wacha) Rode. She was a graduate of the 1946 class at Catholic Central High School, attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids: and...
Milo Joseph Schmuckal
Apr 21, 2024
Milo "Jay" Joseph Schmuckal Milo enjoyed 80 wonderful years on this earth. He was born on February 2, 1944, to Armond and Eleanor Schmuckal on their homestead farm in Hannah (Kingsley), Michigan. Milo was the youngest of the family, with an older brother, Allan Schmuckal, and an older sister, Geraldine Sailus. Milo was called home to the Lord on Sunday...
Maxine Diller
Apr 20, 2024
Maxine Diller died peacefully on April 20, 2024 at age 94, in her home, surrounded by her husband Paul and four sons. Maxine Mae Frey was born on September 26th, 1929 in Archbold, Ohio to Mattie and Rev. P.L. Frey, as one of five daughters. She was a lifelong learner devoted to her career as a public school teacher. She...
