James Harold Richards
Jan 29, 2024
James Harold Richards, 81 of Harbor Springs, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, MI. He was born on November 25, 1942, in Ironwood, MI to the late William H. and Thelma D. (Follstad) Richards. He married Suzanne Katherine Richards on December 20, 1969, in...
Shirley Margaret Dufort
Jan 28, 2024
Shirley Margaret DuFort, 93, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at the Autumn House in Williamsburg on January 28, 2024. Shirley was born on February 12th, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to the late Albert T. and Esther M. (Zahner) Shuler. On December 1st, 1953, Shirley married Robert E. DuFort. They lived in Farmington, St. Clair, and Plymouth with their four...
Marcia J. Bellinger
Jan 26, 2024
Marcia J. Bellinger, a Northern Michigan native, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. Marcia was the loving matriarch of her family, a dedicated teacher, the founder of Belstone Gallery, and an active promoter of the arts and culture in the revitalization of downtown Traverse City. Marcia was born on May 21, 1927 in Battle Creek,...
James "Jim" Norman Mattson
Jan 26, 2024
James "Jim" Norman Mattson Jr., 83 of Traverse City entered heaven where he met Jesus face to face on Friday, January 26, 2024. Jim was born on September 20, 1940 in Fargo, North Dakota to the late James and Edna (Christianson) Mattson. One day while driving his hot black mustang while stopped at a red light he caught the eye...
John Bernard Schroeder
Jan 26, 2024
John Bernard Schroeder, age 73, died at home as a result of kidney cancer on January 26, 2024 in Traverse City, MI. John was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 28, 1950 to Margie (Buhl) Schroeder and Carl Michael Schroeder. He is survived by his wife, Valary (Hammond) Schroeder of Traverse City, MI, his children, Pedro Garrett of Ann Arbor,...
Paul Raymond Kuzmik
Jan 24, 2024
Paul Raymond Kuzmik, 87, of Boyne Falls passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, surrounded by family. Paul was born on January 31, 1936, and grew up in Boyne Falls on the family farm. Paul worked hard as a mason and lumberjack his entire life. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, was an amazing cook, and loved spending time...
Harolyn Reynolds
Jan 24, 2024
Harolyn Reynolds, 88, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 at French Manor Assisted Living in Traverse City, Michigan. Harolyn Brown was born April 10, 1935 to Harold and Wilma Brown of Evansville, Indiana. She graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1953, and attended the University of Evansville. On her birthday, April 10, 1955 she married the late Donald...
Verna Joan (Bogart) Bartnick
Jan 23, 2024
Verna Joan (Bogart) Bartnick, of Traverse City, Michigan, our extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into eternal life on January 23, 2024 at the age of 92. Verna was born in Kalamazoo, MI on February 21, 1931, the second child and first daughter of Ida (Stites) and Vern Bogart. In early childhood, Verna learned perseverance early on, as she...
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...
