Martin "Marty" Lee Lester
Nov 13, 2024
Martin Lee Lester, 74, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Marty was born on June 6, 1950, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late Hubert and Margaret (Sickles) Lester. After high school, he attended Central Michigan University on an athletic scholarship...
Ruth E. Peppler
Nov 13, 2024
Ruth E. Peppler, 89, born in Detroit Michigan, is survived by her son. John A. Peppler, has passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Munson Hospice House. Ruth was best known for her creative arts and crafts; which included quilting, stamping, tole painting, sewing, and others; and her delicious cooking. Ruth did not skimp on butter or sugar to...
Margaret "Peg" Anne May
Nov 12, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Anne May, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in Athens, Texas. Peg was born in Vassar, Michigan on January 27, 1939. She was married first to Robert Bell and after his passing, later to Stuart May. A loving mother, Peg was active in her church, enjoyed family time, teaching piano...
Grant Roger Bannen
Nov 12, 2024
Grant Roger Bannen, born January 27, 1939, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Geneva (Bartlett) and Milford "Stub" Bannen, passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Grant was an adventurous spirit who lived life with vigor and enthusiasm. His passions ranged from the great outdoors to the thrill of competition, with camping,...
Thomas Patrick Witkowski
Nov 10, 2024
Thomas Patrick Witkowski, 84, lifelong resident of Cedar, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on March 18, 1940, at home on his family's farm in Cedar, Michigan, to the late Thomas Edward and Catherine (Skipski) Witkowski. After graduating from Holy Rosary School in 1958, Tom served...
James "Jim" R. Gilson
Nov 9, 2024
James "Jim" Roy Gilson, age 91, passed away on November 9, 2024 in Traverse City. Jim was born on June 9, 1933 in Warren, Pennsylvania, to LeRoy C. and Barbara A. (Edinger) Gilson. Jim graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked for Dow Chemical and retired in 1991. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, awaiting fishing...
Edwin John Pietrowicz
Nov 8, 2024
Edwin John Pietrowicz, age 100, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Rochester Hills), passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ed was born on September 20, 1924 in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph and Viola Pietrowicz. Ed was the youngest of four brothers born to his Polish immigrant parents. He was the first in...
Shyrl Lea Sanford
Nov 6, 2024
Shyrl Lea Sanford, age 76, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Shyrl, living in Traverse City until the age of 18, was a 1966 graduate of Traverse City Central High School. Before returning in 2012, she spent time in Chicago and Milwaukee, where she attended Spencerian Institute. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary 2780. Shryl...
Gloria J. Marshall
Nov 5, 2024
Gloria J. Marshall, age 78, of Grawn, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Gloria attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Traverse City. She was a big supporter and very involved in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, serving as a secretary for many years. She enjoyed gardening; filling her yard and porch with flowers in the spring and summer. Her motherly...
Garry Lee Curtiss
Nov 5, 2024
Garry Lee Curtiss, 84, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Traverse City, MI. He was born to Rev. Ohmer John Curtiss and Mary Opal (Curry) Curtiss on March 15, 1940, in Traverse City. He met the love of his life, Marlene McCuen, in high school. They enjoyed singing in musicals and ice skating on Dyer Lake during the winter...
Terry A. Smith
Nov 5, 2024
Terry Allan Smith, age 62, of Traverse City, Michigan lovingly entered the arms of Jesus on the morning of November 5, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1962 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to the late William Dennis and Lee Ann (Seidel) Smith. Terry modeled everything that was good in life and believed in truth, integrity, heart and FAMILY most....
Jerry Liquia
Nov 4, 2024
Jerry Liquia, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 with his loving family at his side. Jerry was born in Marquette, Michigan, to the late Roland and Donna (Belingar) Liquia. On October 25, 1985, he married the love of his life, the late Angela Kaye Schaub, in Traverse City, Michigan. Together, they raised two wonderful...
Elizabeth Randall
Nov 4, 2024
Elizabeth Randall, 87 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Monday November 4, 2024 at the Munson Hospice House. Liz was born August 7, 1937 in Alma, Michigan to the late Horace and Helen (Dietz) Boutin. She was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English and her Master's degree in Library...
Charles "Chuck" Otis Leachman Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Otis Leachman Sr., age 86, of Traverse City, was called Home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Some may remember Chuck as a long time Parish Member and Usher at St. Francis Church while others as a friend and coworker at Sara Lee Bakery and still others as co-owner with his wife Liz, of West Wind Resort on Lake...
Gerald "Jerry" Alex Becker
Nov 1, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Alex Becker, 67, passed away unexpectedly after complications from knee replacement surgery on Friday, November 1, 2024 with his family at his side. Jerry was born on July 20, 1957, in Traverse City, MI, at Munson Medical Center to Clayton Alex Becker and Marion Jean Becker At age 15, Jerry experienced a life-altering stroke that left him in...
William "Bill" W. Schultz
Oct 31, 2024
Eager to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, William W. Schultz passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - a Perfect Day: Not too hot, not too cold, no bugs! - age 85. Born to William and Amelia Schultz at Harper Hospital on August 13, 1939, Bill grew up in the house that his father had built on Detroit's Omira Street...
James "Jim" Nelson Gray
Oct 31, 2024
James "Jim" Nelson Gray, 81, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at his home. Jim was born on April 18, 1943, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Vern and Alma (Nelson) Gray. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to the Old Mission Peninsula, where his father worked for Montgomery Ward. Jim enjoyed a vibrant childhood, filled with...
Dale William Marentette
Oct 28, 2024
Traverse City - Dale William Marentette, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2024, with his children at his side. Dale was born on March 25, 1947, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Milton and Doris (Kennedy) Marentette. He grew up in the Mesick and Buckley areas. Dale graduated from Buckley High School in...
Pamela Joan Haney
Oct 26, 2024
With her loving parents present, Pamela Joan Haney took her first breath on Tuesday, June 26, 1945, at Saginaw St. Mary's Hospital. At the age of 79, with her family around her, she took her final breath at The Grand Traverse Pavilions on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents: Les and Elizabeth Haney, her...
Stanley "Stan" Akey
Oct 25, 2024
Stanley "Stan" Akey, age 84 of Traverse City, passed away Friday, October 25th, 2024. Stan was a graduate of Central Michigan University, started his career at General Motors at the Saginaw Grey Iron facility, where he worked for over 20 years. Later in life, he became the President of Hi-Tech Videos in Traverse City. After retirement he traveled the world...
