Carolyn Hope Belfry
Feb 27, 2026
Carolyn Hope Belfry, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Cherry Hill Haven in Kalkaska on February 27, 2026. Carolyn was born on August 6, 1936 in Lansing to the late Myrle and Lela (Johnson) Shuck. She married LaVern Joseph Belfry together they shared 65 happy years before his passing in 2016. She spent many happy years working for...
Kent Andrew Rozycki
Feb 27, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kent Andrew Rozycki, surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 27, 2026. Kent was born on June 1, 1952, in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan to Anthony and Shirley (Willetts) Rozycki. Kent attended Grosse Pointe North High School and went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in arts from...
David Charles Tafelsky
Feb 27, 2026
David C. Tafelsky, 65, ascended into heaven early Friday morning, February 27, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving children and family. He was born on March 5, 1960, in Traverse City, the son of Charles and Gloria (Shumsky) Tafelsky. David grew up in Traverse City, where he attended St. Francis High School and graduated in...
A. Robert Spitzer, Md
Feb 27, 2026
Dr. Alexander Robert Spitzer, יקותיאל זיסא בן משה וחיה, of Mackinac Island and Lake Leelanau, MI passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 70, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. A. Robert Spitzer devoted more than four decades to the field of neurology, integrating medicine, engineering, and innovation in a career marked by intellectual rigor...
Glenwood "Glen" Wayne Salonen
Feb 27, 2026
Glenwood "Glen" Wayne Salonen, 82, of Traverse City, passed away February 27, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Glen was born on June 24, 1943, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to the late Sulo Richard and Adele Irene (Ohman) Salonen. He grew up in Calumet and loved living and growing up in the Upper Peninsula. After high school, he moved to the...
Chef Harlan "Pete" Peterson
Feb 26, 2026
Harlan "Pete" Peterson died February 26, 2026 at MediLodge in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Harlan was born March 3, 1943 in Valley City, North Dakota to Harry and Sophie {Haugen} Peterson of Leal, North Dakota. He attended elementary school in Leal and graduated from North Central High School, Rogers, North Dakota in 1961. He attended the University of North Dakota before...
Willow Ann Al-Shamma
Feb 26, 2026
Willow Ann Al-Shamma, born August 23, 1975, in Rhinebeck, New York, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 50. Growing up in Traverse City, Michigan, Willow cherished her time in nature, where she enjoyed swimming, snow skiing, water skiing, sailing, and fishing with her dad in the Pere Marquette River. In high school, she...
Leon Leroy Chilson
Feb 26, 2026
Leon Leroy Chilson, 86, went to meet his eternal Savior on February 26, 2026, with his family and beloved dog Mia at his side. Leon was born on April 11, 1939, to the late Howard and Eleanor (Hasse) Chilson at home in Traverse City. He was proud of the fact that he was the 1939 Easter baby. On May 14,...
Stephen Remsen Ryder V
Feb 26, 2026
Stephen Remsen Ryder V, age 46, of Cedar, MI passed away on February 26, 2026.Steve was born on May 8, 1979, in Wyandotte, Michigan, and grew up in Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was the beloved son of Stephen Remsen Ryder IV and Lynne Marie Ryder (née Bankovich).Steve met the love of his life, Kristen, at a Tool concert in Detroit...
Bruce Gordon Kuiken
Feb 24, 2026
Bruce Gordon Kuiken, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.Born in Holland, Michigan, he was the fifth child of Neal and Jeanette Kuiken. He grew up with strong values of faith, family, and hard work that guided him throughout his life.Bruce graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and...
John Barr
Feb 24, 2026
John Edwin Barr, age 82, of Traverse City, passed away after a short battle with cancer on February 24th, 2026. John was born on September 13, 1943 in Traverse City, Michigan. John Graduated from Traverse City Central High School. He began working at Chef Pierre in Traverse City at a young age and continued there for 20 plus years. Then...
Nancy Lee Breithaupt
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy Lee Breithaupt, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, with her loving husband Bob by her side at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Nancy was born in Alma, Michigan, on February 23, 1942 to the late Harold John and Mary Perlea (McCormick) Broughton. She grew up with her sister, Mary Lou, who was overjoyed the day...
Lorna F. Alger
Feb 23, 2026
Traverse City, MI — Lorna Frances Alger, 80, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, caregiver, and lifelong nurturer, Lorna's life was defined by quiet strength, steadfast love, and service to others. She was born on May 4, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Roy and Frances Bebee. Lorna grew...
Walter Upsall Cox
Feb 21, 2026
October 11, 1939 – February 21, 2026 Walter "Wally" Cox died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Michigan, Wally was the son of Walter and Mabel "Irene" (Skiver) Cox. He spent his childhood immersed in his family's farming business which he would eventually establish as Lakeside Farms...
Janice Marie Wigton
Feb 20, 2026
Janice Marie Wigton (78) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed peacefully into eternal life on February 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born February 17, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Janice was the cherished daughter of Leonard "Pat" Philip Dickinson and Mary Julia (Dagneau) Dickinson. She grew up in a close and lively...
Gregory George Sawmick Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Gregory George Sawmick, age 44, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Manistee, Michigan. Greg was born on August 29, 1981, in Traverse City, to Gregory Sawmick Sr. and Christine Wilson. He spent his life rooted in Northern Michigan, where he built lasting friendships and left a memorable impression on all who knew him. A...
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis
Feb 18, 2026
Josephine (Tompkins) Paradis, 79, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on February 18, 2026 after seven years with dementia. She was with her daughters when she peacefully transitioned. Josephine (Jo) was born June 20, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Donald Tompkins and Cecilia (Ridderickoff) Tompkins, both veterans of World War II. Jo graduated from White Cloud High...
Nancy Dundas Luthardt
Feb 17, 2026
Nancy Dundas Luthardt, 86, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Orchard Creek Supportive Care. Nancy was born on September 22, 1939, in Berkley, Michigan, to the late Chester Howden and Augusta Louise (Winspur) Dundas. She graduated from Berkley High School and went on to attend Detroit...
Henry Artimus Crooks
Feb 17, 2026
Henry Artimus Crooks, 85, of Interlochen, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. Herny was born on September 20, 1940, in Onaway, Michigan. In accordance with Henry's wishes cremation has taken place. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Shirley Mae Welch
Feb 17, 2026
Shirley Mae Welch, 83, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Shirley was born on March 7, 1942, in Traverse City to the late Margaret and Fred Lake. On June 24, 1961, in Traverse City, she married the love of her life, Ivan Clarence Welch. Together they built a beautiful life and raised six children....
