Gary Scott Freeman
Dec 11, 2023
Gary Scott Freeman, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Lansing), age 85, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was born to Jasper and Josephine Freeman on August 24, 1938, in Lansing, MI. Gary was a 1957 graduate of Lansing Sexton High School, and after proudly serving his country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army, he...
Paul John Timock
Dec 10, 2023
Paul John Timock, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on December 10, 2023. Paul was born on October 14, 1948 in Flint, Michigan to Barbara Timock and the late George Timock. He graduated from St. John Vianney high school in Flint (1968) and worked for General Motors until he retired in 1999. After retirement, Paul moved to Suttons Bay, Michigan...
Vernon Rains
Dec 10, 2023
Vernon Rains, age 93, formerly of Davisburg and later Traverse City, died Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Pontiac, MI on November 8, 1930. He graduated from Rochester High School in the class of 1950, where he met the love of his life Lorene "Carol" Rains; they were married in 1951 and enjoyed 72 years of blissful union....
Paul Leroy Morris
Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Paul Leroy Morris, 98, of Interlochen, MI, went to be with our Lord at his home on Green Lake early Friday morning December 8, 2023 He was born 5/25/25 in Homeville, PA to Albert and Nellie Morris. He had three brothers (Ray, Sam and Albie) and a sister (Peg Ferson). Paul married his "much better half" (as he always...
William Maurice Erickson
Dec 7, 2023
William Maurice Erickson, known as Pastor Bill, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2023 at The French Manor in Traverse City, Michigan. He was 93 years old. Born in 1930 in Manistique, Michigan, Erickson pastored Free Methodist churches with hearing congregations in Michigan and Oregon from 1955-1970. During this time deaf people sometimes came to his...
Barbara Ann Coesens
Dec 5, 2023
Barbara Ann Coesens, 89, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away December 5, 2023. Barb was born on March 3, 1934 in Maumee, Ohio to the late Louis and Kathryn (Rohr) Hansen. She met and married the love of her life Norman L. Coesens who predeceased her in 1989 after a brave battle with cancer. They were united in marriage on...
Norman Paul Krogel
Dec 4, 2023
Norman Paul Krogel, age 65 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at his home. Norm was born on May 23, 1958 in Traverse City to Kenneth and Grace Krogel. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Emily Benak on July 28, 1979. Norm, the oldest of four, graduated from Elk Rapids...
Ethel Carolyn Johnson
Dec 3, 2023
Ethel Carolyn (Roehm) Johnson of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on December 3, 2023 at age 85. She was born June 7, 1938 in Detroit to parents Arthur and Loella (Broderick) Roehm and was one of four siblings. Ethel graduated from Birmingham High School in 1956. Following high school, Ethel married Bob Larson and raised three loving daughters, Pam, Patty...
John Douglass Tobin
Dec 3, 2023
John Douglass Tobin, 81, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. John was born on March 27, 1942, in Grand Rapids to the late Everett D. and Marguerite K. Tobin. He is survived by his wife (of 57 years) Joy, their daughter Christy and son Douglass, four grandchildren and other family members. He was preceded in death...
Sharon Livina Cushing
Dec 3, 2023
Sharon Livina Cushing, age 80, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away with loved ones present on December 3, 2023, at Life of Riley Assisted Living. She was born on February 13, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late George and Julia (Vanneste) DeBeck. The family moved up north and made their home in Pellston. After high school she married Donald...
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...
