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Doris Ann Guffey
Oct 13, 2024
Doris Ann Guffey, 76 of Mesick MI passed away on October 13th, 2024 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband, George by her side. Born on July 12th, 1948, in Garden City, MI to the late Doris and Gilbert Macy. The youngest of five and being the only girl in the family earned her the endeared nickname of "Punk"....
Theodoro Edward Casasanta
Oct 13, 2024
Theodoro "Ted" Edward Casasanta, 93, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024. Ted was born on November 18, 1930, to Antonio and Laurina Casasanta in Pacentro, Italy. He was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones. Proud of everyone who touched his life, Ted made it a point to value and nurture those...
Esther Ellen Harmon
Oct 11, 2024
Esther Ellen (Rowe) Harmon, 87 of Traverse City passed away October 11, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1937 to Cyril and Mary (Ellis) Rowe of Dana, Indiana. She was the third of five children: Ronald (Linda) Rowe, Miriam (Bud) Hollingsworth, Esther, Phyllis Rowe and Herbert (Janice) Rowe, growing up on the family farm near Ridge Farm, Illinois. After...
Connor Joseph London
Oct 11, 2024
Connor Joseph London, 29, of Long Lake Twp passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2024. His incredible smile will always be remembered by those who knew and loved him. Connor was born on May 26, 1995, in Port Huron to Steven and Michelle London. He grew up alongside his brother Bryce and from a young age, his joy for life...
Greyson Robert Elkins
Oct 11, 2024
Greyson Robert Elkins, age 1, passed away on October 11, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 21, 2023, at Munson Medical Center to Jordan Robert and Tay Marie (Culberson) Elkins, Greyson was a strong little boy from the moment he entered the world. His will to live was immense, and despite his struggles, he was...
David Charles Clemens
Oct 11, 2024
David Charles Clemens, 84, passed away on October 11, 2024 in Lake Ann, Michigan. David was born on March 23, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio, to Charles and Esther Clemens. David dedicated his life to his family and his work, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him. A true family man, David was known for his charitable nature and...
Aiden William Fournier
Oct 11, 2024
We mourn the loss of Aiden Fournier, born on August 1, 2006, who left us unexpectedly on October 11, 2024. Known by his friends and family for his fun-loving, adventurous spirit and quick wit, Aiden's Joy for life was infectious and he will be deeply missed. Aiden leaves behind his loving family, his mother Ashley Fournier, his father Marc Fournier,...
Raymond Delano Herman
Oct 9, 2024
Raymond Delano Herman, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at The Villas at Traverse Point. Ray was born on October 27, 1933, in Traverse City to the late Walter and Annabelle (Glazier) Herman. He attended Traverse City Central High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the...
Pamela "Pam" Hess
Oct 8, 2024
Pamela Joyce (Johnson) Hess of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on October 8, 2024, at the age of 80. Pamela was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 31, 1944, to the late Denver and Veda (Stratton) Johnson. On June 21, 1966 Pamela married Charles L Hess, III. They were married for 58 years. Pamela graduated from Mishawaka High School...
William Dean
Oct 7, 2024
William "Bill Dean Bill Dean, 80, of Maple City and Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 at Medilodge in Suttons Bay. Bill was born on May 5, 1944 in Hinsdale, Illinois to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Brown) Dean. Bill graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and then went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from...
Jerome "Jay" Scherr
Oct 6, 2024
Jerome "Jay" Scherr, age 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Jay was an alumnus of the University of Detroit Mercy, where he earned his business degree. He worked as a substitute teacher, did technician work for General Motors, and earned the very prestigious 300/500 Ford Sales Award almost every year of his auto sales career....
Warren K. Leman
Oct 6, 2024
Warren K Leman of Traverses City passed away peacefully in his home October 6, 2024; just one day short of his 89th birthday. Warren was born October 07, 1935, in Rock Springs, WI to the late Paul Leman and Adelene (Schneider) Leman. Warren met Dorothy Bowers on a blind date, Valentines Day 1956. They were married on August 11 later...
Gregory V. Shugart
Oct 5, 2024
Gregory "Greg" V. Shugart, 75, of Cedar passed away at his residence on October 5, 2024. He was born and raised in Traverse City and graduated from TC Senior High School in 1967. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Michigan State University in 1971. Greg developed a love for the building industry at...
James Hall Kent
Oct 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce James Hall Kent, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 5, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Most of his friends called him Jim, but he was also affectionately known as "The Colonel." He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. James was born...
Martha Eleanor Belknap
Oct 4, 2024
Martha Eleanor Belknap passed away on October 4, 2024, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, with her loving nephew Jim by her side. She was born on November 11, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late George Arthur Sr. and Marguerite (Ford) Belknap. Martha led an extraordinary life as the first child of a missionary family. At just 19 months old, she...
Kathleen Marie Scheck
Oct 4, 2024
Kathleen Marie Scheck, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024, with her loving son by her side. She was born on March 17, 1953, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Norman Anderson and Betty Brown. Kathleen met George Raymond Scheck during their high school years, and they were married on April 24, 1971,...
Barbara Kluzak
Oct 4, 2024
Barbara Kluzak, 83, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, October, 4, 2024 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living with her family at her side. Barb was born on January 4, 1941 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Emily (Drazazgowska ) Zmudzinski. After graduating from high school she earned her nursing degree. She had two rotations, one at the...
Thomas Bell Woodworth
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas Bell Woodworth—obituary Dr. Thomas B. (Tom) Woodworth died on October 3, 2024. Tom was born on September 28, 1943 in Junction City Kansas to Thomas L. & Mary J. Woodworth. He grew up in Birmingham, Michigan, and graduated from Ernest W. Seaholm High School in 1961.Tom was a 1965 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut...
Howard Edward Johnson Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Howard Edward Johnson, Jr., 87, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born November 23, 1936 to loving parents Howard Sr. and Harriet (Van Hollenbeck) Johnson and was an only child. Raised in Birmingham, Howard attended local public schools and graduated from Birmingham Seaholm High School in 1954. Howard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts...
Evone Marie Aldrich
Oct 1, 2024
Evone Marie Aldrich, 93, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 20, 1930, in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Columbus and Minnie (St. Charles) Couturier, Evone lived a life filled with joy and love. As a child, she dazzled the community by tap dancing on...
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