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Donald "Don" Louis Bryant

Donald "Don" Louis Bryant

Nov 30, 2024

Donald "Don" Louis Bryant, 79, of Higgins Lake and formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born on January 13, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, Don was the cherished son of the late Donald and June (Rummer) Bryant. Don spent many years in the Flint area,...

Benjamin Malcolm Mcbee

Benjamin Malcolm Mcbee

Nov 30, 2024

Our much beloved Benjamin was welcomed into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Ben was a happy, loving baby with a huge smile. He loved to cuddle and laugh. He enjoyed going on outings with his family to the zoo and botanical gardens. He loved being played with by his parents and brother, smiling in delight. Benjamin Malcolm...

Duane Gilbert Newman

Duane Gilbert Newman

Nov 30, 2024

Well done, good and faithful servant. Duane Gilbert Newman, 94, of Maple City, passed away at home on Saturday morning, November 30, 2024 in the presence and care of his loving family. Although his birth certificate indicates he was born in Traverse City on September 7, 1930, family recollection indicates that Duane was birthed at his parent's home in Maple...

Robert "Bob" Charles Grigereit

Robert "Bob" Charles Grigereit

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Charles Grigereit, born June 11, 1936, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Orchard Creek Support Care facility on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Bob dedicated over 40 years of his life to serving as a minister for the Evangelical United Brethren and United Methodist Churches. He touched...

Joan Lucille Bartell

Joan Lucille Bartell

Nov 30, 2024

Traverse City - Joan "JoAnne" Bartell age 92, was born February 20, 1932, and lived a very full, happy and precious life until November 30, 2024. In that time, she experienced an incredible array of events and changes in the world. She was married to Carl R. Bartell until his ship, the USS Carl D. Bradley, went down in Lake...

Janice Ann Sargent

Janice Ann Sargent

Nov 30, 2024

Janice Ann Sargent, 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024 with her family by her side. Janice was born on May 28, 1949 in Flint to the late Waynard and Leah (Muma) Mumrow. Janice had a heart of gold. She was a dedicated nurse for nearly 40 years, a Red Cross Volunteer and Big Sister for...

John "Jack" A. Rodes

John "Jack" A. Rodes

Nov 29, 2024

On November 29th, 2024, our Father, Jack Rodes, was called into eternal life by the loving God he had served faithfully all his life. He left his Children, Grandchildren and great-Grandchildren with a legacy of love, leadership, an excellent work ethic and a dedication to serving God, his family, his Catholic Church and School family and his Munson family. Jack...

Glen A. King

Glen A. King

Nov 29, 2024

Glen A. King, 92 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. Glen was born on September 18, 1932, to the late Dominic and Louise (Lautner) King in Traverse City, where he spent his entire life rooted in faith, family, and community. On October 12, 1957, Glen married the love of his...

Charles Alexander Phillips

Charles Alexander Phillips

Nov 25, 2024

Charles Alexander Phillips, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024. Charlie was born on March 17, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Julius and Mary (Bero) Phillips. He graduated from Lincoln Park High School. "Sharp and tall, fun for all." was Charlie's quote in his senior yearbook. How true this was! Following high school,...

Linda Marie Stewart

Linda Marie Stewart

Nov 25, 2024

Linda Marie Stewart August 17, 1947 – November 25, 2024 Linda Marie Stewart, 77, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Traverse City on August 17, 1947, to Benjamin Chupp and Leota Lachniet. Linda will be remembered for her big heart and gentle, soft-spoken ways. She dedicated 20...

Edwin Donald Ricker

Edwin Donald Ricker

Nov 25, 2024

Ed was born October 28, 1929, the day before the great stock market crash. He was reared with his grandparents and aunts Mamie and Helen in Marion and Attica, OH. After grade school, he lived with his mother, Mary Evelyn and stepfather Mac for two years in Chambersburg, PA. Mac remained one of his life long mentors. He then returned...

John Charles Geiger

John Charles Geiger

Nov 24, 2024

John Charles Geiger, 77 of Traverse City passed away on November 24, 2024. John was born in Clevland Ohio on December 27, 1946 to Alfred and Annabel Geiger. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of John with his family.

Theresa Louise Kuhlman

Theresa Louise Kuhlman

Nov 23, 2024

Theresa Louise Kuhlman, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Theresa was born on March 9, 1932, in Cadillac, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Cecilia (Long) Largent. The family moved to Traverse City when she was young and she graduated from Traverse City High School. She married the late Gerard Joseph Kuhlman on December...

Kathleen Dornan

Kathleen Dornan

Nov 23, 2024

Kathleen Dornan, 89, of Traverse City, joined her husband Victor Dornan in Heaven. He passed away in 2015. Kathleen was born on September 15, 1935 to Gerald and Ina (Hoke) Shumaker in Vermontville. On June 14, 1952 she and Vic married and they shared many wonderful times together. For many years, Kathleen loved working in retail, first at Millikens and...

Hayden Nicholas Swogger

Hayden Nicholas Swogger

Nov 17, 2024

Hayden Nicholas Swogger, 5 passed away on Sunday November 17, 2024. Hayden was born on September 29, 2019, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Nicolas Patrick and Tori (Waite) Swogger. Hayden was a kindergartener at Kingsley Public Schools, where he was thriving in his first year of school. He loved learning new things and making friends, charming everyone he met with...

Fredric Marvin Veldhuis

Fredric Marvin Veldhuis

Nov 15, 2024

Fredric Marvin Veldhuis, 78, of Traverse City and formerly of Prescott, Arizona and East Tawas, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Friday, November 15, 2024. Fred was born on October 11, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harry and Mae (van Hartesveldt) Veldhuis. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor...

Deborah Lee Petoskey

Deborah Lee Petoskey

Nov 15, 2024

Deborah Lee Petoskey, 67 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. A full obituary is pending at this time. Please share your cherished memories of Deborah with your family at www.Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com

Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo

Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo

Nov 14, 2024

Maureen "Kelly" Ann Castillo, lovingly known for her warm heart and radiant smile, passed away surrounded by family on November 14, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly was born on August 5, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to James and Valeta Allen (Bodrie). She spent her childhood surrounded by the love of her siblings: Patrick, Michael, Kathleen, Shannon - "Bosom Buddy",...

Paul H. Schultz

Paul H. Schultz

Nov 14, 2024

Paul H. Schultz, formerly of Detroit and Crystal Falls, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Traverse City, Michigan. Paul was born in Detroit on June 1, 1937 to Herbert and Carmen Schultz. Paul attended the University of Michigan and earned his law degree at Wayne State University. He also served in the U.S. Army. Paul married Susan Tolkemitt...

Mark Hisem

Mark Hisem

Nov 13, 2024

Mark Hisem, age 69, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 following a battle with cancer. Mark was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. After memorable years on the football, basketball, and track teams he graduated from high school and enrolled in the Business School at Ferris State University. During his freshman year he started working part...

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