Marga Galla
Jun 9, 2024
On June 9, 2024, Marga Toepfer Galla's journey on this earth came to an end. Born on May 8, 1939, in Fuerth Germany, her early years were spent surviving WWII, starvation, and rheumatic fever. She met a handsome U.S. soldier, Walter Galla, and they married in Germany. Walt returned to the U.S. alone on a troop transport. Literally on a...
Carol Jean Foster
Jun 9, 2024
Carol Jean Foster of Suttons Bay passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born in East Lansing, Michigan to Patricia (Walcott) Foster and Robert Weller Foster on January 1, 1956. The family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where Carol attended school, graduating from Pioneer High School in 1974. Carol attended Albion College before transferring...
Anita Marie Fasel
Jun 8, 2024
Anita Marie Fasel, 71, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 8, 2024. Anita was born on September 9, 1952, to Isadore and Marion Fasel in Traverse City. From a young age, she developed a deep love for the outdoors, particularly enjoying planting flowers such as roses, lilacs, and hostas. Being in nature brought...
Murna Mary Courtad
Jun 6, 2024
Murna Courtad, 88, a lifelong resident of the Traverse City area, passed away at home on June 6, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Murna Mary Brown was born on May 18, 1936 to Jay and Ceolia (Sogge) Brown at Incochee Farm in Traverse City. For 9 years, she attended Stricker School (a one-room schoolhouse) before attending Traverse City Central...
William "Bill" S. Springer
Jun 6, 2024
William S Springer passed peacefully on June 6, 2024 with family at his side at the age of 100. Bill was born on March 20th, 1924, the son of George and Eva (Hunsicker) Springer in Lansing, Michigan. After 2 years of college, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he honorably served his country as a navigator...
Nancy Jo Carlson Lehr
Jun 5, 2024
If you have ever met Nancy you would know how brightly she projected Christ from her very own heart and through her smile. Her positivity was the best form of contagion. It is not even enough to say she was kind, generous and inclusive. There was "always enough to share" in our household, and she never forgot to invite someone...
Larry L. Mcdonald
Jun 4, 2024
Larry L. McDonald, 78, entered eternity of June 4, 2024 with his family by his side. Larry was born on May 14, 1946 in Detroit, MI to the late C. Lynn and Opal (Lees) McDonald. He graduated from Dearborn High School in 1964 and then attended Henry Ford Community College. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on December...
Arthur "Skeets" R. Bramer
Jun 4, 2024
Arthur "Skeets" R. Bramer, age 87, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Grand Traverse Pavilions with his loving wife Loreen by his side. "Skeets" was born on November 30, 1936, in Traverse City to the late Arthur and Francis (Raftery) Bramer. He was the oldest of six children. He attended school at the Union...
Donald Lawrence Hamilton
Jun 4, 2024
Donald Lawrence Hamilton, a proud native of Traverse City, has passed away at the age of 69. His thoughtfulness, wit, love, and passion for adventure will be deeply missed. Don was born on December 21, 1954 to the late Dale Lawrence and Verna Irene (Lewis) Hamilton. Don loved his three children with all of his heart and was intentional in...
Robin Lee Tezak
Jun 3, 2024
Robin Lee Tezak, 68, of Williamsburg passed away on June 3, 2024 with his family by his side. Robin was born on January 12, 1956 in Frankfort to the late Frank William and Kay Ann (Robinson) Tezak. Robin was definitely a momma's boy, he would make sure to stop by her house almost every day, even if it was just...
David Keith Parker
Jun 3, 2024
David Keith Parker, 68, of Cedar passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2024. Dave was born on February 23, 1956 in Traverse City to the late Keith Edward and Margaret Ellen (Bernhardt) Parker. Dave graduated from Traverse City High School in 1974. Dave worked on the family farm, Keith Parker Farm, for over 56 years. He also...
Dianne Louise Elliott
Jun 2, 2024
Dianne Louise Elliott, 83, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024, with family by her side. Dianne was born on May 15, 1941, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Leonard and Louise Whiteford. It was at a young age that she discovered her talent for bringing joy to others and sharing her love with those around...
Alan Robert Gray
Jun 2, 2024
Alan R. Gray, age 85 of Lake Ann, Michigan, passed away on Sunday June 2nd, 2024. Alan was born on April 28, 1939, in Lake Ann, Michigan to the late Donald and Gladys (Wheelock) Gray. Alan was the youngest of three children, late Ronald Gray and Donna Herman. He married Anna Lee Haiss on December 16, 1961. Alan was a...
Michael Eugene Desforges
Jun 1, 2024
Michael "Mike" Eugene Desforges, 77, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Munson Medical Center. Mike was born on April 14, 1947 in Neuilly Plaisance, France to the late Jean and Jeanne Therese Desforges. His family moved to British Columbia when he was six, and came to the United States several years later. After living on the...
Margaret Ann Bright
May 31, 2024
Margaret Ann Bright fondly known as Peggy and Nana, age 67, of Maple City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Munson Hospital. Peggy was born on May 3, 1957 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late George and Clarine Myers. In 1978, Peggy married Allen J. Bright. Together they raised their family in Lake Ann, where...
Elaine Ann Barley
May 30, 2024
Elaine Ann Barley (nee Sachtleben), of Thompsonville, MI, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Elaine was born to Edwin and Gwen (Seaman) Sachtleben on January 17, 1936, in Traverse City, MI. She attended Stricker School for primary education and Traverse City High School for her...
Sally Marie Mcnutt
May 29, 2024
Sally Marie McNutt, 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 with her loving family at her side. Sally was born on March 22, 1933 in Detroit, MI to the late Alexander Angus and Helen Rankin (Connelly) McHardy. She graduated from The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor in the Class of 1952. This is where she...
Charlene Ann Wolcott Gray
May 28, 2024
Charlene (Charl) Ann Wolcott Gray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. She was born to Charlotte and George Wolcott on February 7th, 1941, in Orchard Park, NY. Charlene enjoyed a blessed childhood surrounded by a loving family and the simple joys of small-town America in the 1950s. Charl's life took a...
Donald G. Jaquish
May 28, 2024
Donald G. Jaquish: 1941-2024 Traverse City--Don Jaquish was a healer. He had a way of knowing what others needed and helped them find it. He began his 50-year career as a social worker counseling students at Flint Central High School. As a school social worker, he was dedicated to helping the disadvantaged and the privileged students alike who struggled with...
Dr. Elmer F. Peterman
May 27, 2024
Dr. Elmer F. Peterman, 91, died peacefully at his home in Williamsburg, Michigan on Monday, May 27, 2024. He is survived by many family members, his wife of 25 years, Ruth Peterman and his step children; Otto (Emily) Schnurr, Andrew (Sara) Schnurr and Ben (Cori) Schnurr and 8 step grandchildren; Zachary, Gwen, Campbelle, Penelope, Athena, Ben, Hayden and Harrrison. He...
