Ernest James Powell
Jan 23, 2024
Ernest "Jim" James Powell, 94, of Traverse City and Elk Rapids passed away January 23, 2024. Jim was born on October 24, 1929 in Elk Rapids, MI to the late Merion and Lillian (Sutter) Powell. He was the third oldest of nine children. Honorably, he served our Country in the United States Army. Following his time in the service he...
Alan Bert Aldrich
Jan 20, 2024
ALAN BERT ALDRICH born July 31, 1942 in Oak Park Illinois, passed away peacefully as the snow fell and the sun rose on January 20, 2024, aged well 81 years. Known as "Al" to his countless good friends, Alan was a larger than life character whose love, generosity, good works, humor and contributions to his community will live far beyond...
Thomas George Haywood
Jan 20, 2024
Thomas George Haywood, 96, a true American Hero, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. He was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife Betty who preceded him in death in 2022. Tom was born in Traverse City to the Ervin and Thelma E. (Skiver) Haywood. Raised primarily by...
Gloria Jean Janke
Jan 20, 2024
JANKE, Gloria Jean (Hall), of Rapid City, Michigan, passed away while surrounded by her husband and children on Saturday, January 21, 2024. Born January 11, 1942 in Alma, Michigan, Gloria was chosen to be Jackson's Rose Queen in 1963. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Michigan State University, and afterward performed for two seasons with...
Marion M. Forsman
Jan 20, 2024
Marion M. Forsman, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Munson Hospice House. Marion Shoemaker was born on August 27, 1929, in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Leon and Viola (Bosman) Shoemaker. She married the love of her life, Robert Forsman on October 20, 1949. He preceded her in death on January 31,...
Richard "Rick" John Travin
Jan 17, 2024
Richard John Travin passed into eternal life at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan on January 17, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 06, 1949 to parents Richard John and Mary Jane (Gilleran) Travin who preceded him in death. As a young child, his favorite outfit involved a cowboy hat, boots, and a six shooter. He...
Geraldine Clara Ammon
Jan 15, 2024
Geraldine (Jean) Clara Ammon, 97, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jean was born on August 7, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late Jerome and Clara (Kurzava) Cotter. She married the late Richard Clayton Ammon on November 24, 1949 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1988....
Carol E. Simon
Jan 15, 2024
Carol Ellen Simon née Moeller, age 93, died at her home in Leelanau County, MI on January 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric. Surviving are her husband, Peter, daughters Kristel (Bill) Wiesner, Sonja (Dale) Robertson, and six grandchildren; Clare (Andrew) Tiemann, Charles Robertson, Grace Wiesner, Leland Robertson, Annalisa (Jonathan) Tanas, and Tatyana Robertson. Her sister,...
Pauline "Polly" Klintworth Welburn
Jan 14, 2024
In Memory of Pauline (Polly) Baker Welburn It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pauline (Polly) Baker Welburn, aged 92, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her residence in Glen Eagle, Traverse City, Michigan. Polly was born on September 21, 1931, in Big Rapids, Michigan, to Grover and Dora Baker. Polly married Dan Welburn on September...
Wilma Louise Lemcool
Jan 14, 2024
Wilma Louise (Seeley) Lemcool took her box of chocolates to heaven with the help of Munson Hospice House on Sunday, January 14, 2024: she passed with loved ones by her side after a heart attack. At 97 she said that she had had a great ride and was ready to go see her Dad. Born November 26, 1926, on her...
Gwendolyn Kaye Hart
Jan 13, 2024
Gwendolyn "Kaye" Hart, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at the Munson Healthcare Hospice House. The family wishes to extend many thanks to the wonderful staff for their kindness and compassion. She was born on March 26, 1929, in Buckley, Michigan, to the late Albert and Mary (Bush) Brigham. She moved to Traverse City in...
Terry Schmidt
Jan 13, 2024
Terry Arthur Schmidt, 86, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Terry was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 27, 1937, the son of Arthur and Rose (Tupper) Schmidt. Terry was raised in Grand Rapids and graduated from Catholic Central High School, and Aquinas College. Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years...
David Francis Flees
Jan 13, 2024
David Francis Flees, 74, of Traverse City passed away January 13, 2024 at Munson Medical Center with his wife June, son Zach and family by his side. David was born on October 4, 1949 in Traverse City to the late Edmund Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Winowiecki) Flees. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1968. David was a people...
Gerald L. Giffin
Jan 12, 2024
Gerald L. Giffin (Gerry), age 95, passed away January 12, 2024 with loved ones by his side in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born on December 10, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louise and Clifford Giffin. Gerry married Eleanor Ketterman of Bedford, PA on November 12, 1949 and they had four children in Detroit, Chris, Mike, Mark and...
Cynthia Elizabeth Wilson
Jan 11, 2024
Cynthia Elizabeth Wilson, 90 of Maple City, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2024 at home. Cynthia was born on June 27, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Watson and Ruth (Patterson) Stone. She married the late Henry "Hank" Wilson on March 15, 1969. Cynthia moved to the Traverse City area in 1986 from Wheaton, IL. After arriving in...
David Lesley Russell
Jan 11, 2024
David Lesley Russell, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. David was born in Traverse City to the late Henry J. and Mabel Beatrice (Herkner) Russell. He graduated from Traverse City Central High in 1970. Following high school, he continued learning at Northwestern Michigan College and Central Michigan University. Central is where...
Charles Lampert Northrop
Jan 11, 2024
Our family has lost a man we would call a "hero," although his humility would not allow us to say that in his presence. Charles Lampert Northrop passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, in Orange Beach, Alabama. Charlie lived a rich and long life, passing less than a month short of his 101st birthday. Last year Charlie was honored...
Sharon Louise Hamacher
Jan 10, 2024
Sharon Hamacher, 90, of Traverse City peacefully left this world on January 10, 2024. Born on September 6, 1933, in Traverse City, MI, she was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Minnie Stephenson and sister to Walt, Gene, and Larry. Sharon married her love, Robert Hamacher and enjoyed life's adventures for 59 years. Together they raised two children, Michael and...
Thomas David Filip
Jan 10, 2024
Thomas David Filip, age 74, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was born on February 5, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan to Hypolit and Florence Filip. Thomas was the kindest of men and enjoyed all walks of life. He would wake up early to not miss a minute of...
Tim Luckey
Jan 9, 2024
Our family lost a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and a Veteran of several foreign wars; a hero to our country. On January 9th, 2024, at the age of 65, Timothy Lee Luckey passed away unexpectedly. Born on September 5, 1958, in an elevator at the hospital in Traverse City to parents Helen Belle and Woodrow Wilson Luckey, he...
