Robert "Bruce" Wierman
Aug 3, 2023
Bruce Wierman of Alden, Michigan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Bruce was born to Leslie and Freda (Weifenbach) Wierman in Saginaw, MI, on July 30, 1935. After graduating high school, he proudly served his flag and country in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Bruce graduated from Michigan State University and then earned...
Anna Lee Leas
Aug 3, 2023
Anna Lee Leas, 84, of Traverse City, formally of East Lansing, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at home. Anna Lee was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana to Jewel Lee (Coleman) and Gerald Ganser. Anna graduated from Howe High School and began her undergraduate degree at Hanover College, completing her BA at Northwestern University. After moving to...
Bonnie Sue Kelly
Aug 2, 2023
Bonnie Sue Kelly, 82, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on August 2, 2023. Bonnie was born on November 27, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late Adelbert John Wunderlich and Eleanor "Peggy" Marie Sundeen. She grew up alongside her brother Jack and was raised by her mom Peggy and stepdad Luther Davis Sanders. Bonnie married Bernard "Lee" Kelly on...
Alice Ellen Houdek (Mooney)
Aug 2, 2023
HOUDEK, ALICE ELLEN (MOONEY): 9/16/1934-8/2/2023. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by many family members and friends and most especially her beloved husband Walter. Remembered by her children Stephen (Mary), Karen (Gerry) and Brent. Along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Alice was a very active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Good Harbor,...
Lila Johana Cain
Aug 1, 2023
Lila Johana Cain of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Clawson, MI, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 24th, 1933, the first child of William and Marion Pedlar. Lila married Maurice Cain, Jr. on February 4, 1950. She was widowed on January 23, 1996, and did not remarry. Lila loved sewing and...
Carol-Jean Duvall
Jul 31, 2023
Carol-Jean Duvall, 97, of Traverse City, a longtime television personality, passed away July 31, 2023 at Cordia
Janan "Jan" Fay Birch
Jul 31, 2023
Janan Dickman Birch Janan Birch, age 81, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2023. Janan was born in Scranton, PA on January 28, 1942 to parents Donald W. and Mabel H. Dickman. She graduated from Kimball High School in 1959 and Western Michigan University in 1963, with a degree in English and...
Hattie Peterson
Jul 30, 2023
Hattie Peterson, 92, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 30, The family would like to thank the caregivers at Medilodge for their wonderful loving care. Hattie was born on November 24, 1930 in Byron Township to the late John and Hendrikje Snoeyink. On November 10, 1950, she married Donald Peterson in Spokane, Washington. Together they shared 68 years...
Talmage "Dwain" Provins
Jul 26, 2023
Talmage "Dwain" Provins, 86, of Traverse City passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home with his loving family at his side. Dwain was born in De Kalb, Texas to the late Talmage and Mary (Cunningham) Provins. He married his high school sweetheart Wanda L. Swaner on March 21, 1953 in Cordell, Oklahoma. On March 21, 2023 the happy couple...
David Allan Wilson
Jul 26, 2023
DAVID ALLAN WILSON passed away on July 26, 2023 following a valiant battle with Lewy Body dementia. Dave was born in Lansing, Michigan on October 3, 1946 and moved to Traverse City at a young age. His earliest memories were playing with kids in the Elmwood neighborhood where he shagged baseballs and broke an occasional window playing catch with his...
Roger Steffes
Jul 25, 2023
Roger Steffes, 83, native of Traverse City, passed away July 25, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. Rog was born on September 21, 1939 to the late Herman and Emma (Korb). He was one of two children. He was the gentlest of souls and also of tongue. A man of few words, but always deep in thought and in projects. Rog...
Dr. Kenneth Blair Gum Md
Jul 24, 2023
Traverse City - Kenneth Blair Gum, MD, 64, passed away on July 24, 2023. Ken was born on September 12, 1958, in Winter Haven, Florida, to the late Stanford "Bayard" and Glendoline "Sue" Gum (Wilfong). He was raised in Oscoda, Michigan, where he excelled in sports and academics, graduating valedictorian from Oscoda Area High School in 1976. Ken earned a...
Ralph Anthony Mittelberger
Jul 23, 2023
Ralph Anthony Mittelberger passed away on Sunday, July 23rd 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be remembered as a loving husband and a devoted father. Ralph always had a wry smile and a sharp wit, cracking jokes while also asking deep thoughtful questions. His intelligence and spirit emanated out to those around him. He was a wonderful presence...
Ann Bauerbach Dinnen
Jul 22, 2023
Ann B. Dinnen of Port Huron and Traverse City, Michigan, passed away three days after her 97th birthday, on July 22, 2023. Ann was born on July 19, 1926, in Kansas City, MO to the late Albert F. and Hilda (Roth) Bauerbach. She earned her BBA at University of Cincinnati. Ann met her husband Dr. William J. Dinnen in Detroit,...
Heidi S. Biglin
Jul 22, 2023
Heidi Sorensen Biglin of Traverse City, MI passed away on July 22, 2023. She was born March 1, 1971, in Chicago, IL to Vern and Vicki Sorensen. She was the eldest of their 4 children. She graduated from H. H. Dow High School in Midland, MI. Heidi then continued her education at Eastern Michigan University, where she earned her degree...
Mark Allen Lakin Md
Jul 22, 2023
Mark Allen Lakin, 87, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023. Born on January 7, 1936, to Isadore and Rosalie (Barnett) Lakin in Chicago, IL. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Roberta (Harmison) Lakin. Loving father of Gregg (Angeles) and Brian, grandfather of Robert, Taylor, and Jeremy. Brother of Robert (Maryellen) Lakin, and Bonnie Kaplan (Michael - deceased). Preceded...
Jean Northrup
Jul 22, 2023
Jean Northrup, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on July 22, 2023. Jean was born on November 6, 1932 in Rolla, MO to the late Robert Anthony and Laura (Mueller) VanWinkle. On September 11, 1952, she married Elvin Austin "Mike" Northrup in Rolla, MO. Jean worked for Woolworths for many years. She was also a devoted...
Patricia Carolyn Holstine
Jul 22, 2023
Pat Holstine, 85, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 22, 2023. Pat was born on March 8, 1938 in Hamtramck to the late Victor and Helen (Kunka) Usiondek. On January 19, 1957, Pat married Richard James Holstine at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Detroit. Family was most important to her. 4th of July...
Kim Marie Oatley
Jul 22, 2023
Kim Marie Oatley, 55, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. Kim was born on March 25, 1968 in Traverse City to Richard and Helen (Bohlk) Oatley. Kim had a great passion for sports throughout her life, both playing and watching. She especially loved all of the Detroit teams and favored the...
Howard William Troost
Jul 21, 2023
Howard W. Troost, 80, of Cedar, Michigan passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Munson Medical Center. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral and Cremation Services.
