Karen S. Zeller
Sep 3, 2023
Karen S. Zeller, 78, of Traverse City, passed away September 3, 2023. Karen was born on May 31, 1945 to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Karrick) Kurth in Detroit, MI. From a young age she had a keen interest in books and eventually turned the interest into a profession earning a Master's Degree and became a Librarian until retirement in...
James Paul Fair
Aug 31, 2023
Following a lengthy battle with cancer it is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Paul Fair of Rapid City, Michigan at the age of 71. James is preceded in death by his mother, Corrine M. Fair and survived in death by his father, Paul W. Fair, brother Alan T. Fair and his significant...
Brian Michael Welburn
Aug 30, 2023
Brian Michael Welburn, 35, loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2023, in his home in Traverse City. He leaves behind many who will miss him dearly. Brian was born to Anne and John Welburn in Detroit, Michigan on November 6, 1987 – their much-loved BMW! A 2005 graduate of Traverse City West Senior High...
Jonathon Michael Anderson
Aug 30, 2023
Jonathan (Jon) Michael Anderson, 65 of Brethren passed away peacefully on August 30th. 2023 at his sacred cottage on the lake. Jon was born in Traverse City, MI on July 6th, 1958, to Alvina Marshall Anderson Miller and John E. Anderson. He was the youngest of 8 brothers with one younger sister. He excelled in his schooling, was very competitive...
Derek Robinson
Aug 28, 2023
Derek W. Robinson, 50, of Suttons Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family August 28, 2023. Derek was a master chef, lover of life and the nicest person to set foot on this planet. Derek was born in Northport on January 5, 1973 with a very unique heart condition giving him the prognosis of not living past the...
John Scott Waddell
Aug 27, 2023
We regret to announce the passing of John Scott Waddell, 69, of Manton Michigan on August 27, 2023. Scott passed away, surrounded by loved ones, from an automobile accident. Scott loved spending time with his wife, LaMonta (Mona) and his children Amy (John) Colberg, Amy (Todd) Assante, and Dru (Jessica Kimble) Williams; as well as 3 grandchildren—Taylor Williams, Audra Assante,...
Linda Ann Witt
Aug 27, 2023
Linda Ann (Olman) Witt, 74, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2023 following a three-year battle with complications from a fall. Linda was born on May 16, 1949 in Traverse City to the late Charles Olman and Joyetta Marie (Boyd) Olman. Linda is survived by her two children, Jenifer Witt (David Donovan) and Jeffrey Witt; her grandchildren, True,...
Cristopher Vanderburg
Aug 27, 2023
Cristopher Vanderburg, 52, passed away peacefully from cancer on Aug. 27, 2023. He was born Sept. 8, 1970 in Traverse City. Diabetes was trying to kill his body for 40 years. His hope, joy and determination won that battle. Cris was a moving poster man for all things positive. Every adventure and mode of sport from hiking, running, canoeing, kayaking...
Barbara Shrift
Aug 26, 2023
Barbara Eyster Shrift, born October 8, 1929, passed away peacefully in her new home at Bay Ridge in Traverse City on August 26, 2023. She will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother, interested always in the goings on of her entire brood. She was the bedrock upon which our entire family could rely as a source...
Dorothy Rosemary Cinader
Aug 26, 2023
Dorothy Rosemary Cinader, 91, passed away on August 26, 2023, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living in Traverse City. She was born on August 8, 1932, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Edward V. and Florence (Kraft) Zelaskowski. On March 19, 1951, in Clawson, Michigan, she married the late Richard Roy Cinader, and together they lovingly raised three daughters. Dorothy brought...
Barbara D. Mcvey
Aug 25, 2023
Barbara D. McVey, 92, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Robert "Bob" Lyons Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
Robert "Bob" Lyons Jr., 68, of Interlochen, passed away on August 24, 2023. Bob was born on April 8, 1955 to the late Robert and Agnes (Thompson) in Kenmore, NY. He was one of three children leaving behind a sister and brother. Bob was a chef by trade, working at the Pinestead Reef, Embers on the Bay, South City Limits...
Raymond "Ray" Augenstein
Aug 24, 2023
Raymond L. Augenstein, 82, of Traverse City (formerly of Harrison, MI), went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023. Ray was born on April 5, 1941 to the late Arthur and Grace (English) Eyestone. Ray was united in marriage to Vera Pike on March 4, 2023. Ray proudly served our country in the United States Navy....
John Heiam
Aug 23, 2023
John Manville Heiam, age 78 and Lois Goldstein, age 75 were soul mates that passed away together in a tragic car crash on August 23, 2023. John was born on July 15, 1945 in Madison, WI. Lois was born on February 21, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Albert and Ethel (Welbur) Goldstein. She is survived by one brother...
Lois Goldstein
Aug 23, 2023
Lois Goldstein, age 75, and John Manville Heiam, age 79 and were soul mates that passed away together in a tragic car crash on August 23, 2023. John was born on July 15, 1945 in Madison, WI. Lois was born on February 21, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Albert and Ethel (Welbur) Goldstein. She is survived by one...
Lois Goldstein
Aug 23, 2023
Lois Goldstein, 75, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A memorial will be announced at a later time.
John Heiam
Aug 23, 2023
John Heiam, 78, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. A memorial will be announced at a later time.
Darrell Arvid Wilson
Aug 22, 2023
Darrell Arvid Wilson, 71, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Darrell's complete obituary will appear at a later time.
Joanne M. Huston
Aug 20, 2023
Joanne M. Huston of Cedar, Michigan, age 82, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born to the late Arthur and Stella (Taylor) Kaput in East Detroit, on June 2, 1941. On June 27, 1986, Joanne married Walter E. Huston. Until her retirement, she had worked for Traverse City Public Schools as a custodian for 32 years. In...
