Brian Michael Douglas
Mar 28, 2024
Brian Michael Douglas, 44 of Cadillac, passed away on March 28,2024 leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, humor, and passion. Brian was born in Detroit on April 3, 1979, to Tom and Karen (Eberly) Douglas. From the moment he entered the world, Brian brought joy and brightness into the lives of those around him. His infectious smile, quick wit...
Dennis John Kent
Mar 27, 2024
Dennis John Kent Passionate about his family, its history, and the waters of Grand Traverse Bay that he viewed daily from his home, Dennis passed away in Traverse City after a battle with cancer. He was born in 1951 in Trenton, Michigan to Richard Edward and Ann (Martyniuk) Kent. His childhood was spent in Allen Park, Michigan. But a desire...
Richard Jack Goodrich
Mar 26, 2024
Richard Goodrich With profound respect and solemnity, we announce the passing of Richard Goodrich, who at the age of 72, completed his earthly journey on March 26, 2024, in Alden, Michigan. Born on May 10, 1951, in Traverse City, Richard was a steadfast patriot, serving with honor as a Communications Specialist in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his...
Chelene Marie Judge
Mar 26, 2024
Chelene Marie (Kott) Judge, 66, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Munson Medical Center. Chelene was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 22, 1957. She married Gregory Judge on April 7, 1993, and they shared a life filled with love and precious memories. Chelene loved all animals but had a...
Brian Robert Hicks
Mar 24, 2024
Brian Robert Hicks passed away on March 24, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1981to Bob and Beth Hicks. Brian is survived by his sons, Brayden and Oliver; his sister Jennifer; brother Stephen; and his parents. Upon graduation from St. Francis High School in 1999, Brian entered the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for twenty-four years, retiring...
Debrah Leone Klann
Mar 24, 2024
Debrah Leone Klann, 70, of Traverse City passed away March 24, 2024. She was born on October 31,1953 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Robert and Noreene (Kowalsky) Klann. Deb was a resident of the Traverse City area since 1985. She devoted herself to the field of education, earning her master's degree and serving as a special education teacher. She...
Ronald "Ron" James Nottage
Mar 23, 2024
Ronald "Ron" J. Nottage, age 68, of Buckley, Michigan, formerly of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Ron was born on February 8, 1956 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Chet and Gladys (Birdsey) Nottage. Ron was married to Sally (Winchester) Nottage from 1975-2011, together they had...
Pamela Gay Hubbell
Mar 23, 2024
Pamela Gay Hubbell, 73, of Traverse City passed away suddenly on March 23, 2024. Pam was born October 14, 1950, to the late Herschel Odell and Alma Alene (Hampton) Alvis. She met her beloved husband Bill Hubbell on New Year's Eve 1970. Bill was immediately drawn to Pam. They married on November 20, 1971 in Flint, Michigan. In 1973 Pam...
Marjorie Louise Whitney
Mar 23, 2024
Marjorie Louise Whitney, 96, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie was born on December 11, 1927, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Herman and Helen (Schoenbine) Stieve. On December 25, 1948, she married her beloved late husband, Delbert J. Whitney, in Beaver Township, Michigan, and together they raised three...
Elizabeth "Betty Ann Carden
Mar 22, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Carden, 84, of Traverse City passed away on March 22, 2024, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on October 11, 1939, to Sven Arne and Kathleen "Katie" (Morse) Shield. The Shield family was well known in town for their hospitality management, running the Traverse City Country Club in the summers and...
Douglas Michael Gauthier
Mar 22, 2024
Grawn and Maple City - Douglas Michael Gauthier, 63, a kind, fun, hardworking and loving man, passed away suddenly on March 22, 2024 with his beloved wife holding his hand at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He woke up on Thursday morning feeling very ill and it was later determined that he had developed a very rare case of Invasive...
Donald G. Macdougall
Mar 20, 2024
Captain Donald Gerrard MacDougall, United States Navy, Retired, passed away peacefully at Medi-Lodge of GTC in Traverse City, Michigan on March 20, 2024. The eldest son of Alexander and Edith (Steinkraus) MacDougall, Don was born and raised in Central and Northern Michigan. After earning a Master's degree from University of Washington, Captain MacDougall spent his 58 years of service as...
Louise "Betty" Elizabeth Ruoff
Mar 20, 2024
Louise "Betty" Elizabeth Ruoff Louise "Betty" Elizabeth Ruoff, aged 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at Cherry Hill Haven, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on June 12, 1933, in Mancelona, MI, to the late David and Margaret (Sutter) Strauss. She embarked on a journey of love, being married to Joseph Couturier from...
Paul Mitchell Lorenz
Mar 19, 2024
Paul Mitchell Lorenz, 76, of Interlochen, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Munson with his loving family at his side. Paul was born on March 10, 1948 to the late Paul and Mary Catherine (Davey) Egan. After Paul's dad died when Paul was 8, his mother remarried Thomas Howard Lorenz Jr. Paul graduated from Benzie Central High School in...
Georgetta Irene Galla
Mar 19, 2024
Georgetta Galla, 83 of Cedar entered into Eternal Life with her family by her side on March 19, 2024. She had been residing at the Pavilions. Georgetta was born on January 28, 1941 in Saginaw to the late Edward and Florence (Phillips) Nowlin. While working on a cherry farm one summer, she was noticed by a handsome young man by...
Winona Mae Fuller
Mar 18, 2024
Winona Mae (Cooper) Fuller, born July 8, 1923, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She lived through the depression, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and a changing world, always with grace and tenacity. She loved her family above all else, enjoyed music, and adored animals. She lived life on her own...
Leif Allen Prout
Mar 17, 2024
Leif Allen Prout, 63, of Elmira, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Munson Medical Center.
Debra Kay Heiney
Mar 17, 2024
Debra Kay Heiney, of Maple City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Debra was born on April 25, 1968 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late Arthur Kurtz and Treva Rudd. On June 27, 2021 she married the love of her life, Glenn Heiney. Debra worked at MC Short Stop for many...
Denny B. Roberts
Mar 17, 2024
Denton, known to his family and friends as Denny, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 17, 2024. Denny was born on October 6, 1961 in Pontiac to Sherwin "Butch" Roberts and Diana Faye (Sidick) Raison. He grew up in Union Lake, now known as Commerce Township. Denny was a district manager at Dunhams Sporting Goods for 40 years....
Michael John Mckim
Mar 15, 2024
Michael John McKim, 74 of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2024 at Munson Medical Center after experiencing a massive stroke. He had courageously been fighting lung cancer for 9 months. Mike was born on January 18, 1950 in Detroit to Wallace Williams and Barbara Jane (VanDusen) McKim. Mike grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from...
