Eric Paul Heinz
Sep 10, 2023
Eric Paul Heinz, 57, of Grawn, Michigan said goodbye to his beloved family on September 10, 2023 after a quick and hard fought battle with ALS. Eric was known for being a four wheeling, Tattooing, snowmobiling, ice diving, mountain climbing, bear wrestling, Jeeping, horror movie-making bad ass. Born on January 10, 1966, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Eric was the beloved...
Ruth Margaret Brady Hart
Sep 7, 2023
RUTH MARGARET BRADY HART Died September 7, 2023 TRAVERSE CITY – Ruth Margaret Brady Hart, of Traverse City, previously of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on Sept. 7, 2023. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Marguerite and Melby Brady. She was a teacher and life long artist and graduated...
Ronald Chester Kennedy
Sep 7, 2023
Ronald Chester Kennedy, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Robert and Daisy (Silverthorn) Verway. He married Nancy Carolyn Thomas in Lansing, Michigan. Ron proudly served our country in the United States Navy, spending four years in the Pacific. He taught vocational printing in...
David Whitfield Rutman
Sep 6, 2023
In Loving Memory of David Whitfield Rutman (February 8, 1945 - September 6, 2023) David Whitfield Rutman, aged 78, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1945, in Wytheville, Virginia, to the late David and Katherine (Philippi) Rutman. David dedicated 39 honorable years of his life to serving...
Walter Albert Brys
Sep 5, 2023
Walter Albert Brys, 77, devoted husband, father, grandfather and founder of Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 5th, 2023 at Munson Hospice House. Walt was born on August 13, 1946 in Detroit to the late Walter and Stephanie (Wilk) Brys. He attended Fraser High School and continued his education at Western Michigan University...
Evelene Joyce Iacovoni
Sep 5, 2023
Evelene Joyce (Gattner) Iacovoni, 90, of Traverse City passed away on September 5, 2023, at Munson Hospice House with her family by her side. Evie was born on August 3, 1933, in Lake Odessa to her loving parents Marcus "Dolph" Gattner and Naomi (Leak) Gattner. She grew up in Lansing, graduating from Sexton High School and Business College. She worked...
Karen Lynn Fink
Sep 4, 2023
Karen Lynn Fink, 55, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on November 22, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Sue (Vander Weg) Fink. She was preceded in death by her brother, Peter; and by grandparents Charles and Lenore Fink and Sam and Trena Vander...
Jennifer Lynn (Millward) Broekhuizen
Sep 4, 2023
Jennifer Lynn (Millward) Broekhuizen March 29, 1977 – September 4, 2023 Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. –Joshua 1:9 After three glorious days spent with her children, husband and close family, Jennifer (Millward) Broekhuizen left this earth for her heavenly home as the result of a...
Duane Albert Bingel
Sep 3, 2023
Duane Albert Bingel of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully in his sleep at Shell Point Retirement Community on September 3rd, 2023 shortly after celebrating his 92nd birthday. He was born on August 21st, 1931 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Oswald and Genevieve (Rider) Bingel of Wayne, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Frances Jean Bingel of Ft, Myers,...
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...
