Rick A. Franz
Mar 14, 2024
Rick A. Franz, age 73, passed away on March 14th, 2024 in Traverse City, with his loving wife Ellen "Jane" Franz, by his side. He was born in Saginaw to Emil and Ruth Franz. Rick was a cherished husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Rick met the love of his life, Ellen "Jane," while working, and they embarked on...
Melvin Dale Bonham
Mar 14, 2024
Melvin Dale Bonham, 84, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 at Munson Medical Center with his wife by his side. Melvin was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1939 in Tustin. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 - 1965. He married Barbara P. Rode on October 9, 1970 in Grand Rapids.
William Charles Carsten
Mar 13, 2024
William Charles Carsten,69 of Traverse City passed away at home on March 13th,2024. Bill was born to Ruth (Dewitt) and William J. Carsten on June 12th, 1954. Bill was a jack of all trades. He worked a handful of different jobs. In his early life he worked for several years on oil rigs in South Dakota. He then became a...
William Glenn Meteer
Mar 13, 2024
William Glenn Meteer, of Maple City, passed away 10 days shy of his 99th Birthday on Wednesday, March 13. He was surrounded by family. Glenn was born on March 23, 1925 to Ralph and Myrtle (Freeman) Meteer in Maple City, Michigan and lived his entire life on the family farm. He met the love of his life, Shirley Buell, at...
Hedy Klara Arpagaus
Mar 12, 2024
Hedy Klara Arpagaus, 88, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at home with her husband by her side. Hedy leaves behind a rich life that began in 1935 in Baden, Switzerland. Hedy was born to Johan and Verena Burger on April 15, 1935. During her youth, Hedy grew up in a loving family of six and...
Nina Francine Merten
Mar 12, 2024
Nina Francine Merten, 66, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after a three month battle with an aggressive cancer. It was Nina's wish to be home with family on Bass Lake, and she was happily able to watch two beautiful sunsets there before passing. Nina was born on October 1, 1957 in Detroit, MI to...
Mary Beth Pomeroy
Mar 12, 2024
Mary Beth Pomeroy, 64, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born in Ludington, Michigan on August 4, 1959 and grew up in Traverse City, Michigan with her four brothers. As the only girl she joined right in with the boys and earned her competitive spirit. She graduated from Saint Francis...
Marceline "Marcy" Block
Mar 12, 2024
Marceline Marie Block, affectionately known as Marcy, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 92 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living in Traverse City, Michigan. Marcy was born on January 14, 1932, in Zilwaukee, Michigan, to Melvin and Edna Metiva. She shared her childhood with her twin sister, Marcena. Marcy graduated from Arthur Hill High School...
Jerry Lee Overholt
Mar 10, 2024
Jerry Lee Overholt, 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday March 10, 2024, at his home. Jerry was born on July 1, 1931, to the late Leon Noel and Esther Mae (Adams) Overholt. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in the class of 1949. Following High school...
Florence Joann Hanba
Mar 10, 2024
Florence Joann Hanba, 96, of Lake Ann, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at home with her loving daughter at her side. Florence was born on August 2, 1927 in Sloan, NY to the late Lawrence and Stella (Muzalewski) Lesinski. She married the late Walter Hanba on May 3, 1947. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children Gerald and Patricia....
Helen Wheeler
Mar 10, 2024
Helen Louise (nee Harty) Wheeler passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 at the age of 97 with family by her side. She was born on June 25, 1926 in Muncie, Indiana, but grew up in Traverse City's Slabtown neighborhood having moved there as a toddler. She married Gordon L. Wheeler on April 12, 1947 and celebrated 72 wonderful years...
Carolyn Margaret Frink
Mar 10, 2024
Carolyn Margaret Frink, 99 of Traverse City passed away March 10, 2024. Carolyn was born on May 1, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Gerald and Irene (Sheets) Giallella. Carolyn was very strong and she enjoyed cooking, traveling, gardening, dancing. She knew about vitamins back in the 70's and introduced them to her children. She was also a proud...
Donald Bruce Goodney
Mar 9, 2024
Donald Bruce Goodney, 90, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, with his daughters by his side. Don was born on July 31, 1933, to Ernest and Alberta Goodney in Ironwood Michigan. From an early age, in rural Marenisco he developed his hard work and family first ethic. He spent hours after school and on weekends chopping...
Janette Hammond
Mar 9, 2024
Janette Marie Hammond, 93, a life long resident of the Traverse City area passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on March 9, 2024. Janette was born on December 4, 1930 to the late William and Nellie Marie (Richardson) Ritola. On November 24, 1949 she married Jack Elery Hammond. After graduation from High School, Janette was...
Danial Alfred Largent
Mar 8, 2024
Danial Alfred Largent, 68, of Traverse City passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Munson Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Dan was born on April 9, 1955 in Traverse City to the late James and Thelma (Steinebach) Largent. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1973. In high school, he excelled as a running...
Andrew Clarence King
Mar 8, 2024
Andrew "Andy" King, 83, of Traverse City passed away with his family by his side on March 8, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. Andy was born on June 18, 1940 in Wiikwenkoong, Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. He was a dual citizen in both Canada and the US and was a proud of his Odawa heritage. Andy served in the...
Donald Lee Schopieray
Mar 7, 2024
Donald Lee Schopieray, aged 86, a beloved resident of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 20, 1938, to William and Hattie (Levinski) Schopieray, Don's life was marked by love, dedication, and a zest for adventure. It was at Munson Hospital where he crossed paths with...
Donna F. Courtney
Mar 6, 2024
Donna Courtney, in her own words, "has cut a "chogie". Always the lady, she was the epitome of class, gunpowder, lipstick, fast cars and her beloved gardens. She loved blowing out the stereo speakers in her car by blasting the bass. Her whit was quick and her sense of humor wickedly sharp but her softness and generosity of spirit is...
Dennis Keith Richardson
Mar 6, 2024
Dennis Keith Richardson, 77, passed away on March 6th, 2024, surrounded by family in his home in Lake Ann, MI. Dennis was born in Traverse City, MI to Eugene and Mary Irene (Sheridan) Richardson on April 29th, 1946. He attended Glen Lake schools, graduating in 1964, where he enjoyed playing basketball, football and competing on the debate team. Following graduation,...
Candace 'Candy' Ashley
Mar 6, 2024
An adventurer at heart, Candy began her final earthly adventure on March 6, 2024 in the loving care of the staff at Boardman Lake Glens in Traverse City, with family at her bedside. She was born in Toledo, OH on September 14, 1943, to Betty and Azor Sheffield, Jr. Candy's Michigan adventures began after she graduated from Bowling Green State...
