Bradley Alan Kall
Dec 31, 2023
Bradley Alan Kall, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Mark Stephen Staycer
Dec 30, 2023
Traverse City- In Memoriam: Talented John Lennon Tribute Artist and Dynamic Radio Personality, Mark Staycer. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true legend in the world of entertainment and broadcasting, Mark Staycer who left us December 30, 2023. He was 68 years old and passed peacefully at home in his sleep....
Charles 'Chuck' William Siffert
Dec 29, 2023
Charles William Siffert, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, left this world on December 29, 2023 at the age of 100. Chuck was born on December 27, 1923 in Canton, Ohio. He was the only child of William Henry and Helen Ada Siffert. The Siffert family moved from Ohio to Detroit before moving to Traverse City, where Chuck attended...
Buelalee Gumper
Dec 28, 2023
Buelalee Gumper, 90, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Munson Hospice House with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 18, 1933 in Mancelona, MI to the late Buel and Leila (Fox) Porter. She married the late Myron D. Gumper (twice) the first time in 1963 and the second time on April...
Jonathan Shawn Sanborn
Dec 28, 2023
Shawn entered this world on August 1,1966 and had physicians scratching their heads. He puzzled them again when he quietly passed December 28, 2023. Shawn always lived life on his own terms. Shawn was a bringer of joy, a spreader of smiles, a lover of mischief with a default mood of happy. He brought unconditional love to those who crossed...
Arlene Matson
Dec 25, 2023
Arlene Matson, 88, of Traverse City, entered the gates of heaven, December 25, 2023. After spending her lifetime faithfully walking with Jesus and sharing His joy with others until she went home to be with Him on Christmas Day. Arlene was a kind and gentle woman of unwavering faith, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend who...
Bonnie Sloane Yingst
Dec 24, 2023
Bonnie Sloane Yingst, PhD, of Empire, MI, passed away December 24, 2023 at the Munson Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 12, 1944 to the late Leo and Betty (Findley) Fiedorek. On August 21, 1987, in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, Bonnie married Douglas Yingst, PhD, who survives her. She and...
Richard Keith Dunham
Dec 23, 2023
In loving memory of Richard Keith Dunham, 76, of Traverse City, who passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on April 6, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Howard and Beatrice Dunham. His life was a testament to joy and laughter, as he had an extraordinary talent for making others smile. Richard's adventurous...
Clifford "Bud" G. Walters
Dec 23, 2023
Traverse City- Clifford Gilbert Walters 97 of Traverse City, died Saturday December 23, 2023 at Medilodge of Traverse City. Born February 2. 1926, in Traverse City, he was the son of Nicholas and Helen (Grohowski) Walters. On July 4, 1950, at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, He married the love of life Anita Mae Petroskey. He was a...
Thomas J. Zywicki
Dec 23, 2023
Thomas Joseph Zywicki, beloved husband of Dorothy (Kraitz), beloved brother-in-law of Leonard Kraitz, devoted father to Edward, Ronald (Peg), and Sharon (Paul), cherished grandfather to nine grandchildren (with Grace, who preceded him), and great-grandfather to two, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was 87 years old. A proud veteran, Thomas served his country in the United States Army, demonstrating...
Bonnie Jean Decker
Dec 23, 2023
Bonnie Jean Decker, 68, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, after a brief but brave battle with Lung Cancer. Bonnie, the daughter of the late John and Patty (Woodard) Shea was born on March 20, 1955 in Lansing, MI. The family moved to Traverse City in her early years and she attended...
Jr Dimick
Dec 22, 2023
Jerry Richard Dimick, better known as JR passed away on December 22, 2023 with his best friend Cheryl by his side at Munson Medical Center. JR died after a series of health complications having overcoming a brian tumor that he had in 2019. Prior to his health struggles, JR loved to go on weekend excursions camping. He and Cheryl also...
Nathan John Brock
Dec 21, 2023
Nathan John Brock, 87, of Williamsburg, Michigan passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House on December 21, 2023. Nathan (Nate) was born in Atwood, Michigan on April 16, 1936. He was the son of Nick and Emma (Veenstra) Brock and graduated from Ellsworth High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 and attended...
Richard F. Thomas
Dec 21, 2023
Richard F. (Dick) Thomas, a custom residential builder and gifted woodworker, passed away on December 21, 2023 at The Villa at Traverse Point. Richard was born March 30, 1936 in Flint to the late Harold and Margery (Raper) Thomas. Dick attended General Motors Institute and Flint Junior College. Dick served our country honorably as a member of The United States...
Duane Seymore Hefty
Dec 21, 2023
Duane Seymore Hefty, aged 100, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1923, to Harley and Marian Hefty. Duane was a beloved figure, cherished by many for his great sense of humor and his penchant for playful banter with his family. In his leisure time, he found joy in...
Myrna Adkins
Dec 21, 2023
Myrna Michele Adkins, 56, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 at the Villa at Traverse Point after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy Parkinsonian. Throughout her life and even after her illness progressed, she was always a ray of light and inspiration to all she met. Myrna was born on December 30, 1966 in Wichita,...
Gary Welch
Dec 20, 2023
Garold "Gary" Joseph Welch, 75, of Traverse City passed away December 20, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. Gary was born on October 26, 1948 in Midland to the late James Martin and Marian May (Miller) Welch. He was the eldest of six children. Gary graduated from Bullock Creek High School and later attended Delta College and Northern Michigan University. Gary...
Michael Terry Burton
Dec 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Michael "Terry" Burton Michael "Terry" Burton, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, was born on June 3, 1943, and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Terry spent his early years on the Burton family farm on Kroupa Road on Old Mission Peninsula. A graduate of Traverse City Senior High School...
Mary Leblanc
Dec 20, 2023
Mary R. LeBlanc (Van Vels), 81, passed away in Traverse City, MI on December 20, 2023. She was deeply comforted and cared for by her family. Mary was born December 22, 1941 to the late Louis and Jacoba (Punt) Van Vels in Grand Rapids, MI. She was a 1961 graduate of Unity Christian High School. She went on to earn...
Linda Sue Poindexter
Dec 20, 2023
Linda Sue Poindexter, 79, of Traverse City, MI went to her heavenly home on December 20, 2023 after battling cancer. She was born on January 7, 1944 in Alma, MI to the late Lyle and Eva (Northrup) Bartrem. Linda graduated high school as valedictorian in Breckenridge, MI and went on to study medical technology at Michigan State University. She graduated...
