Janet "Jan" Woolson Roch Von Rochsurg
Nov 30, 2023
Janet "Jan" Woolson Roch von Rochsburg. On November 30, 2023, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 82. She was born on May 26, 1941. She was married to Walter Roch Von Rochsburg and remained a devoted wife for 63 years. An always beautiful and fun person, Jan lived for the joy of her...
Judith Kathrene Kader
Nov 30, 2023
Judith Kathrene Kader, 83, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Albert and Rita (Connelly) Tacey. She married Abraham Kader on June 6, 1987, also in Bay City. Judith's vibrant spirit and beautiful smile touched the lives of those around her. In her earlier years, Judith...
Sonia Jean Olson
Nov 30, 2023
Sonia Jean Olson, born August 7th, 1936 passed away on November 30, 2023 at 87 years old in Traverse City, Michigan. Sonia was born in Flint, Michigan to Thomas "Bud" G. H. Cocking and Elizabeth "Betty" Zitterkoph Cocking. She grew up on a farm and spoke German, teaching her grandparents English. Her educational drive brought her to Michigan State College...
Larry James Engel
Nov 27, 2023
Larry James (Butch) Engel, age 78, of Traverse City, Michigan, (formerly of East Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Sturgis and Petoskey Michigan) passed away Monday evening, November 27, 2023 at a wonderful care facility not far from his Traverse City home. He passed peacefully with his wife Lisa of almost 38 years, by his side. Larry married Lisa on March 22, 1986...
Brad Lee Huston
Nov 27, 2023
Brad Lee Huston, 68 of Traverse City, met his Lord on November 27, 2023 with his family at his side. Brad was well known in the area as an exceptional pool player and ventured to Las Vegas after winning games locally to play in an eight-ball and nine-ball tournament. His passion for pool extended to cherished matches with his brother...
Jane Ione Borstler
Nov 27, 2023
Traverse City - Jane Ione Borstler, 83, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Traverse City. She was born on June 9, 1940, in Reed City, Michigan, to Howard and Glady (Perkins) Remenap. Jane grew up alongside her siblings Kay, Mary Lou, and Beth. On September 9, 1959, Jane married William 'Bill' Borstler. Together, they built a life filled with...
David Eugene Edge
Nov 27, 2023
David Eugene Edge, 63, of Grawn passed away at home unexpectedly after a 15 year battle with kidney cancer and ESRD on November 27, 2023. His beloved wife Trish and their two sons were with him. David was born on August 23,1960 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Rev. Fred Edge and B. Alice (Cochran) Edge. After teaching himself to...
Loretta Dowe Mauseth
Nov 27, 2023
Traverse City - Loretta Dowe Mauseth, 94, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Loretta was born on September 27, 1929 in Muskegon Heights to the late Floyd August and Geraldine (Lee) Coddens. Loretta earned her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. She loved her career as a teacher and after...
Virginia Louise Schram
Nov 27, 2023
On November 27, 2023, Virginia Louise Ludka Schram, 77, died unexpectedly but peacefully with her most beloved sons, Michael Dae and Ryan Joseph Schram by her side. Virginia Louise was born September 27, 1946 to Frank and Lillian Ludka in Traverse City. The family grew to eight children, Buddy, Ruth, Larry, Betty, Elaine, Ginny, Frankie and Chuckie. Virginia was baptized...
Carolyn B. Safina
Nov 25, 2023
Carolyn B. Safina, 84 of Traverse City passed peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born in Brooklyn on September 10, 1939, married her husband Paul in 1960, and together they raised their family in Brooklyn and on Long Island, NY. She started her secretarial career at Rockefeller Center Inc. in NYC and eventually worked...
Carol Ann Williams
Nov 24, 2023
"Well done, good and faithful servant" are words that Carol Ann Williams, 79, heard from her Savior on November 24, 2023 as she made the journey to her Heavenly Home. Born July 15, 1944 to Albert and Lillian (Bey) Domke in Millersburg, MI, Carol was born into a farming family with a strong foundation of faith. With older brother Albert,...
Bruce William Mcghan
Nov 23, 2023
Bruce William McGhan, a private man from Leelanau County, passed away November 23, 2023 at his home at the age of 72. Bruce was born on July 31, 1951 to the late Marion J. and Margery N. (Hair) McGhan. Bruce graduated from Traverse City High School in 1969 and then from Michigan State University in 1973 with a Bachelors Degree...
Mary Jo Gore
Nov 21, 2023
Mary Jo Gore, 79, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2023. Born on January 28, 1944, to a crop farming family and after her father's early unexpected passing at the age of 44, Mary's resilient spirit emerged early in life as she faced change with grace, eventually being adopted by a loving couple in Saginaw farming country....
Karleen 'Kay' May Hoy
Nov 21, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY – Karleen May Hoy (Kay) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21st at age 89, after living for 2 years at Northern Star Assisted Living in Traverse City, followed by two years at Maple Ridge Manor of Manistee. Kay's family and church were the most important parts of her life. She dearly loved her family, and delighted in...
Debra Kay Sampson
Nov 21, 2023
Debra Kay Sampson, 67, of Kingsley passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Debra's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Vanriper
Nov 21, 2023
Traverse City, Elizabeth "Betty" VanRiper, 88, of Traverse City passed away on November 21, 2023, at Boardman Lake Glens. Betty was born on April 27, 1935, in Traverse City to the late Leonard A. and Margaret (Hoard) Pratt. On January 18, 1964, Betty married Glenn VanRiper. They lived briefly in Colorado before returning to Traverse City and then moving again...
Volney Douglas Throop
Nov 20, 2023
Volney Douglas Throop "Doug" passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023. Doug was born on December 17, 1942 in Traverse City, Michigan to Volney Charles Throop and Eliza Jane (Manville) Throop. Doug worked as a machinist and took pride in his perfectionism. Throughout his life Doug enjoyed being outdoors. He was an accomplished hunter and fly-fisherman. He was a...
Ann Zenz
Nov 19, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother, Ann Zenz, on November 19, 2023. Ann was brought into the world on July 17, 1962, to the late James and Eileen Stereff in Monroe, MI. She was the youngest of six children. Ann graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1980. It was during high school that Ann...
Beulah Jane Hillier
Nov 17, 2023
Beulah Jane Hillier "BJ" age 95, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Cheboygan Michigan on January 26, 1928 as the daughter of the late Homer and Bertha Lafrinere. She was the eldest of three daughters, and one son. BJ married the late George D. Hillier on May 9, 1953. He proceeded her...
Lori Helen Commins
Nov 17, 2023
Lori Helen Commins, 68, of Cedar, Michigan, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023, at the Munson Hospice House. Lori was born on April 13, 1955 in Traverse City, MI to the late Keith and Virginia (Rosinski) Commins. She was a graduate of Glen Lake Schools in 1973. She was a proud veteran, serving in the Air Force and specializing...
