Sandra Earline Svec
Oct 5, 2023
Sandra Earline Svec, 82, of Interlochen passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions with her loving family at her side. Sandra was born on January 18, 1941, in Traverse City, MI, to the late Orville and Ruth (Hulbert) Smith. She spent a majority of her life in the Interlochen area. Sandra worked at Potters, Milliken's, and...
Robert "Bob" William Blow
Oct 4, 2023
October 4th, 2023, Robert "Bob" William Blow, 80, of Traverse City passed away at French Manor Terra. Bob was born in Traverse City February 4th, 1943, the son of Jim and Emma Blow (Sladek). Bob attended Central High School and enjoyed growing up on the family farm. In the late 1960s he moved to Baltimore, MD. working in the home...
Joseph Glenn Hamel
Oct 1, 2023
Joe Hamel of Traverse City, Michigan, age 84, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born to Glenn and Helen Hamel on July 2, 1939. Joe graduated from Centerline High School in 1957 and served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960. He married Carol West on March 9, 1963, at St. Hilary Catholic Church n...
Nancy Marie Erickson Ferdows
Oct 1, 2023
Nancy was the first-born daughter of Beatie and John Erickson and was their pride and joy. Within the next thirteen years, she was joined by sisters Janet and Anne; brothers John and Bill. She was a loving big sister and caretaker of us all. Nancy graduated cum laude from Saginaw Valley College and studied at the London School of Economics....
Marilyn Winifred Curtiss
Oct 1, 2023
On October 1, 2023, Marilyn W. Curtiss, at the age of 96, accepted her lifetime achievement award with her family in attendance for the ceremony. Marilyn was born on June 8, 1927 in Chicago, IL to the late Ralph Warren and Muriel (Bixler) Anderson. Marilyn was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City. and participated in many...
Ray Warnes
Oct 1, 2023
Raymond "Ray" Warnes, 76, of Maple City passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 1, 2023. Ray was born on May 31, 1947, in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Gilbert and Elsie (Petroskey) Warnes. He was the second eldest of twelve children, two preceded him in death. Ray was a graduate from Glen Lake...
Chester Robey Hyland Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
Chester Robey Hyland Jr., age 95, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2023, in Traverse City, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Chester was born on November 12, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois, as an only child to the late Chester and Violette (Wraith) Hyland Sr. He bravely served his country during World War 2 in the United States...
Joanna Marie Wilczynski
Sep 30, 2023
Joanna (Joann) Marie Wilczynski of Traverse City, Michigan, age 91, went to her eternal rest on September 30, 2023 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Joann was born on August 27, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Victor and Frances (Kucharski) Woloszyk. She graduated from St. Stanislaus High School in 1950 and then worked as a telephone operator at...
Julie Ann Maxson
Sep 30, 2023
JULIE ANN MAXSON, 80, of Lake Ann, MI, loving wife of 59 years and fiercely devoted mother of three, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, at Munson Medical Center. Julie loved and was loved widely. She exhibited extraordinary empathy, positivity, kindness and capacity to love. Julie believed the best in everyone. She was magically gifted with children of all...
James Newell Rennie
Sep 30, 2023
James Rennie, 75, of Cedar passed peacefully on September 30, 2023, with his loving Family by his side. Jim was born on July 28, 1948, in Traverse City to Ferris "Pete" and Marilynn Rennie. Jim's childhood was spent outdoors and on the water. He had a close relationship with what is now known as Power Island and with his father,...
Shirley Ann Cook
Sep 28, 2023
Shirley Ann Cook, age 87, formerly of Traverse City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2023. Shirley was born on July 18, 1936 to Thomas and Jessie (Kline) Powers in Pontiac. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerald (Jerry) Cook, on October 2, 1954. They celebrated 67 wonderful years together, residing in Traverse City and...
Martin Paul Ross
Sep 26, 2023
Martin Paul Ross, 68, of Traverse City, formerly of Sterling Heights and Harper Woods Michigan, died Tuesday night, September 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 22nd, 1955, in Detroit, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Huetteman) Ross. On February 4th, 1977 (in a snowstorm) he married the love of his life, Debra...
Barbara Louise Nelson
Sep 26, 2023
Barbara Louise Nelson was born on October 5, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. She and her family moved to Fairview Park, Ohio where she graduated from Fairview High School. She attended Miami University in Ohio for two years, then finished her baccalaureate degree at Arizona State University. She majored in Art and Art History, and subsequently worked in a number of...
Stephanie Marie Hiler
Sep 25, 2023
Stephanie "Cis" Marie Hiler passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023 in the presence of her loving daughters. Stephanie was born in Arkansas August 31,1952, to Woodrow and Dovie Downey. She grew up in Coloma Michigan. She was in the middle of 9 kids and was quickly nicknamed Cissy by her siblings. She would then go by Cissy to all...
Gregory A. Chormann Jr.
Sep 24, 2023
Gregory A. Chormann Jr (41) of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on September 24, 2023. Greg was born on July 4, 1982 in San Diego, CA to Gregory A. Chormann and Laura Reyes. Greg was the only child of Greg Sr. and Laura. Greg graduated from Central High School in Traverse City, MI in 2000. During his...
Dennis Arnold Hanson
Sep 22, 2023
Dennis Arnold Hanson, 76, of Cedar Michigan, passed away on Friday September 22, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, Papa and friend who will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was born on May 30, 1947 to Arnold and Nadine Hanson of Stambaugh, Michigan. He graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1965, after which he attended...
Susan Marie Muha
Sep 21, 2023
Traverse City, MI - Susan Marie Muha, 68, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, and has now joined her beloved husband, William 'Bill' Muha, in eternal rest. She was born on September 22nd, 1954, to her cherished parents, Norman and Nancy, in Wyandotte, MI. Susan was renowned for her warm heart and unwavering devotion to her...
John Charles Conn
Sep 19, 2023
John Charles Conn was born on August 17, 1949 in Grosse Pointe, MI, the oldest child of Jack and Catherine (Crozier) Conn. On September 19, 2023 John passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Traverse City, MI. Unbeknownst to many, John fought a courageous battle against cancer for the last nine years. John was raised in St....
Jo Ann Charlton
Sep 17, 2023
Jo Ann (Jody) Drohan Charlton, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan and Hudson, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 in her home, on the shores of Lake Michigan, surrounded by her family. Jody was born April 2,1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. Edward Pierce Drohan and Margaret Rebecca Ahrens. A graduate of Hughes High School, she earned a...
Robert "Bob" Maclean Andrews
Sep 16, 2023
Robert MacLean (Bob) Andrews, a resident of Traverse City, MI and of Stuart, FL, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Traverse City at the age of 95. Bob passed away at his home very peacefully with his children by his side. He is now flying in smooth skies and sailing with perfect breezes. Bob was born to Harold...
