Marjorie E. Corden
Jan 16, 2026
Marjorie Corden died at the age of 99 on January 16, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. Marjorie was born in Corunna, Michigan, on May 21, 1926. She graduated from Corunna High School in 1943. She was a majorette for the Corunna band for three years. During WWII, she was not a riveter, but she did build carburetors for a wartime...
Dannie Joe Giddis
Jan 16, 2026
Dannie Joe Giddis, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Monroe Center, Michigan, to Joe and Edna Giddis, and grew up in Lake Ann, a place that always remained close to his heart. On December 14, 1968, Dannie married the love of his life, Joan Phillips, beginning a devoted partnership...
Ryan Craig Laughery
Jan 15, 2026
Ryan Craig Laughery, 43, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly from an aneurysm, surrounded by his loving family, on January 15, 2026, at Munson Medical Center. Ryan was born in Jefferson, Iowa, to Jeffrey and Anne-Marie (Bainter) Laughery. The family later moved to Elk Rapids, where Ryan grew up with his siblings and made lifelong memories and friendships. He graduated...
Roberta Meiner
Jan 12, 2026
Roberta Meiner, age 81, changed her address from Traverse City, Michigan to the streets of glory in Heaven where she met her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2026. Roberta was the daughter of John and Nora (Schroeder) Spring, she was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 24, 1944. Roberta attended Davenport High School and was a library assistant and...
Peggy Anne Mcclure
Jan 12, 2026
Peggy Ann McClure, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Peggy was born on December 16, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Edna (Marshall) Bridges. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and graduated from Rockford College in Rockford, Illinois and earned a Master's...
Nancy Theresa Gray
Jan 12, 2026
Nancy Theresa Gray, 62, of Traverse City, passed away at home after an unexpected heart event on January 12, 2026. She'd been feeling great and had enjoyed a good, peaceful day that included a walk with her child, Basil, a family dinner, and game playing. Nancy was born on August 14, 1963, at Kincheloe Air Force Base in the Upper...
Wayne Pihl
Jan 11, 2026
Wayne Andrew Pihl age 87 passed away peacefully in Traverse City, MI on January 11, 2026. Born in Manistee County, MI on November 30, 1938 and raised in Kaleva, MI he was loved by all and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Roseann Pihl and four children Tim, Marty, Joe and Kristen,...
Christine Cecilia Love
Jan 10, 2026
Christine Cecilia Love, 89, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Christine was born on June 1, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Jack and Stella (Bushman) Love. She spent most of her adult life in Macomb County, where she worked at Allied Ventilation for many years, remaining active professionally well into her 80s. Christine...
Maxine Mary King
Jan 9, 2026
Maxine Mary King, age 95, a longtime resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 9, 2026. Maxine was born on July 30, 1930, in Arcadia, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Laura (Overhault) Burns. She was born one of 10 children. Maxine married the love of her life, the late Gene L. King, on...
Paul David Hultman
Jan 9, 2026
Paul David Hultman, passed away in a tragic house fire on January 9, 2026. Paul was born in Appleton, WI on November 16, 1968, to parents, David Paul Hultman and Linda (Scharp) Hultman. Paul grew up in Neenah, WI where he attended Tullar Elementary School up until sixth grade when he and his parents and brother, Matt, moved to Munising,...
Carlene May Schroeder
Jan 8, 2026
Carlene Mae Schroeder, 89, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born in Detroit Michigan and grew up in Grosse Pointe. Carlene was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Schroeder, father Carl Schroeder, brother, Otis Schroeder (Margi), and sister Elaine Dossin (Richard). She is survived by her children, Scot (Birdie) and Barry (Susan) Schweikart,...
Lucile Marie (Harrand) Leach
Jan 6, 2026
Lucile M. (Harrand) Leach, 95, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at her home. A memorial service will take place in the spring. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Nicholas "Nick" James Reavely
Jan 5, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" James Reavely, 47, of Traverse City Michigan passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 after a long illness. Nick was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 2, 1978 to Bruce and Laurie (Jirikovic) Reavely. When he was four, the family moved to Traverse City, Michigan and that's where Nick called home. He excelled in sports, academics and being...
Jennifer Lynn Thomas
Jan 5, 2026
Jennifer Lynn Thomas, 65, of the Traverse City area, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2026, on the Old State Hospital grounds. Born on December 19, 1960, in the Traverse City area, Jennifer lived her entire life in the community she loved. She graduated from Ferris State University in 1993, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with...
Robert John Zientek
Dec 31, 2025
Robert John Zientek, a lifelong resident of Traverse City was born into eternal life on December 31, 2025 at the age of 64. Bob was born on January 19, 1961 to the late Robert Frank and Carol Ann (Kroupa) Zientek. He graduated from Traverse City Senior High in 1979. While in high school he was a proud member of the...
Robert "Bob" Marsh
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Daniel Marsh, beloved husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the age of 67. Bob was born on July 6, 1958 to the late Frederick & Gertrude (Miles) Marsh. He married the love of his life, Susan (Johnson) Marsh and together, they raised two daughters. Bob served as a K-9 Deputy in Washtenaw County...
John Wesley Garrison
Dec 30, 2025
John Wesley Garrison, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan (formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. He was born on May 31, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late "Gus" and Margaret (Simms) Garrison. John and his wife, Joanne Bowdish, were married in 1966. John was hired by the Central Michigan...
Daniel Andrew Allen
Dec 29, 2025
Daniel Andrew Allen, lovingly known as Danny, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at his home at the Maples in Frankfort. Danny was born on June 14, 1964 in Traverse City to the late Willis C. and Barbra A (Wresinski) Allen. He was born with down syndrome and thrived throughout his life with wonderful caregivers. He lived his early...
Richard Allen Roeper
Dec 28, 2025
Richard Allen Roeper, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at French Manor Terra. Richard was born on July 13, 1938, in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Walter and Marion Roeper. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. After earning a Master's degree at Miami University (Ohio), he returned to...
Mary Watkins Crane
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Watkins Crane, recently of Traverse City, MI died on December 28, 2025. She is remembered by family and friends as imbuing a "wonderful", "bright", and "optimistic" energy. Mary was born on January 6, 1940 in Evanston, IL to Jesse Mather Watkins, Jr. and Evelyn Rose Metcalf Watkins. She grew up in Highland Park, IL and was a graduate of...
