Geoffrey Allen Bak
Feb 15, 2024
Traverse City – Geoffrey Allen Bak, 43, of Traverse City entered into eternal life on February 15, 2024. The youngest of four children, Geoff was born on February 25, 1980 in Monroe, Michigan to Larry and Connie Bak. He grew up in Alpena and graduated from Alpena High School before attending Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelors degree...
Irene Janice Grose
Feb 15, 2024
Irene Grose, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at the Autumn House in McBain on February 15, 2024. Irene was born on September 20, 1937 in Detroit to the late Nathaniel (Yours) and Mary Pauline (Robertson) Keech. She was the third youngest of 18 children. She had many fond memories of her childhood with all of her brothers and...
Daniel "Danny" R. Miller
Feb 12, 2024
Daniel "Danny" Robert Miller, was born March 18, 1960, in Allegan, Michigan to the late C. Eugene and Betty Miller. Growing up, Danny enjoyed playing outdoors, skiing, and wrestling. He earned a black belt club ranking in judo and competed in wrestling at the collegiate level. He graduated from Allegan High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Maris...
Patricia M. Mckenna
Feb 12, 2024
Patricia M. McKenna, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at Traverse Manor assisted living facility on February 12, 2024. Pat was born on March 6, 1935 in Bay City to the late Howard and Letitia (Heaney) Macdonald, where she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1952. Pat was a lifelong learner and after high school she earned...
Anna Margaret Weese
Feb 12, 2024
Anna Margaret Weese, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Anna was born on November 24, 1932 in Taos, NM to the late Gustave Eugene and Frances (Walter) Hildebrand. On June 15, 1975 she married Jerry Weese. Anna was a gifted artist dabbling in portraits, figures, oil, acrylic and pastels. She was also a devoted member...
Madge Marie Hillier
Feb 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ms. Madge Hillier Madge Hillier, a resilient and tenacious woman, passed away on February 10th, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on January 24th, 1957, in Mackinaw City, MI, to Lawrence and Hellen, she was one of 13 siblings. Despite facing illness,Madge exemplified strength and courage, never yielding in her fight. Madge married the love...
Doris Helen Dean Smith Boisvert
Feb 9, 2024
Doris Helen Dean Smith Boisvert, age 96, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024 in her home holding her daughter's hands. She was born on February 17, 1927. She was raised by her grandparents Walter and Myrtle Dean. Doris, known affectionately as "Dodo," embraced life with a contagious spirit. She found joy in every moment, especially during...
David Frayne Koch
Feb 9, 2024
David Frayne Koch, 86, of Lake Ann passed away surrounded by family. David was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late William Edward and Ruth Augusta (Crittenden) Koch. After graduating from Southwestern High School in Detroit in 1956, he served in the U.S. Navy and then joined IBM as a Customer Engineer from which he retired in the 1980's. In...
William "Bill" Michael Burke
Feb 8, 2024
William "Bill" Michael Burke, age 87, of Traverse City passed away at his home on February 8, 2024 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on April 15, 1936, in Chicago, IL to the late William and Mary (Nelson) Burke. He met Sue on a Caribbean vacation and they married the following year. On June 29, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Jere Ann Scott
Feb 8, 2024
Jere Ann Scott of Traverse City and formerly of Ludington MI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 8, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1958 in Madison Heights, to the late Robert Dale and Marian Helen (Zinda) Lessard. Jere worked at Munson Medical Center in Environmental Services. She volunteered her time, talents and kind spirit...
Carl F. Scheffler
Feb 8, 2024
Carl F Scheffler 2/17/1934 - 2/8/2024. This is how he lived his DASH* Lovingly known as Carl, Buzz, Lefty, brother, husband, teacher, Mr. Scheffler, coach, dad, grandpa, and friend. His life began in Ypsilanti, Michigan as the only son of Carl J. and Alice Scheffler and the middle child of three (Mary (Norm) Massey, Tucson, AZ and Peggy Ridgway, Oscoda,...
Captain Miguel Justin Nava Usmc
Feb 7, 2024
Capt. Miguel Justin Nava USMC, age 28, of Traverse City, MI tragically passed away on February 7, 2024. Miguel was born on September 30, 1995 to his parents Javier and Lisa (Marks) Nava. He adored his wife, Ryann Isabelle Andres, whom he married on July 29, 2020. Miguel grew up in Comstock Park, MI and graduated from Comstock Park High...
Billy Bouman
Feb 6, 2024
Traverse City- William (Billy) Bouman, 71, of Traverse City, passed away of natural causes Tues., Feb 6th, 2023 at MediLodge of Traverse City. Although Billy was born mentally impaired on June 9th, 1952, in Traverse City, it didn't deter him from making a difference in the many lives that he touched. Because of him, many local children benefited with the...
Byron Pearce
Feb 5, 2024
Traverse City mourns the loss of Byron Fergus Pearce, a cherished member of its community, who peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the age of 57. Byron graced this world on August 24, 1966, as the beloved son of William and Marie Pearce. From the outset, he radiated warmth and joy, his kind heart and infectious laughter...
Merlin "Merl" Guy Misner
Feb 4, 2024
Merlin Guy Misner, known to his loved ones as Merl, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 95. Born on October 26, 1928, in Muskegon, Michigan, Merl led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and dedication. Merl was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during WWII. After...
Louise Hagerty
Feb 4, 2024
Sunday, February 4th, 2024, marked the passing of a truly remarkable woman, Louise Hagerty, at the age of 88. A pioneering entrepreneur and a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, Louise left an indelible mark on the world. In the words of Maya Angelou, Louise was indeed a "Phenomenal Woman" – her strength, grace, and inner beauty shone through in everything...
Jordan Tyler Barnes
Feb 3, 2024
Jordan Tyler Barnes, 22 of Traverse City passed away February 3, 2024. A celebration of Jordan's life will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at East Bay Calvary Church at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Right To Life. If you are unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed at -...
Mary Kathryn Newman
Feb 3, 2024
Mary Kathryn Newman, 86, of Maple City, passed away at home early Saturday morning, February 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was softly serenaded on her journey from this earthly realm to her eternal home in heaven by the music of her favorite Irish vocalist Daniel O'Donnell. Mary was born in Traverse City, MI to the...
Devon Earl Neibert Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Devon Earl Neibert, Jr., 64, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home. Devon was born on July 26, 1959 to Devon and Jean (Harding) Neibert on July 26, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Keech on October 9, 1999. Devon proudly served his country in the U.S....
Sherry Kay Grant (Kevwitch)
Feb 1, 2024
Sherry Kay Grant (Kevwitch) stepped into the arms of our Heavenly father on February 1, 2024. She was born May 22, 1955 to the late Alfred and Doris (Lautner) Kevwitch in Traverse City. She leaves behind her husband David, daughter Wendy, grandchildren Austin, Alyssa and Aiden, siblings Dennis and Linda Kevwitch, Kathy and John Naymick, Garry and Lou Kevwitch, numerous...
