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.
Angelica K. Dunlap
Jul 21, 2023
Angelica K. Dunlap, age 80, of Traverse City, Michigan, (formerly of Palos Park, Illinois), passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. "Angie" was born on March 10, 1943, in Waco, Texas to the late George and Katherine (Pappas) Kouvas. She was the youngest of two children. Angelica lived in Waco, Texas until the...
Edna King
Jul 21, 2023
Edna M. King (Dalzell), 91, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023 at French Manor South with her family by her side. Edna was born on the corner of Wayne and Spruce in downtown TC, at a mere 3 pounds to the late Harold Fay and Grace Christine (Mann) Dalzell. She grew up on her family farm...
Tammy Lynn Fouch
Jul 20, 2023
Tammy Lynn Fouch, age 66, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1956 in Traverse City where she grew up, completed school and raised her family. She worked part time for the Traverse City Public School in food service, but she went on to work 30 years at the Interlochen Arts...
Belinda Gale Garvon
Jul 20, 2023
Belinda Garvon, 77, of Kingsley passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023 with her family by her side. Belinda was born on April 13, 1946 in Fulton, MO to the late Dale Weldon and Ruth (Spradlin) Owens. On August 4, 1967, Belinda married her best friend, Michael A. Garvon in Reed City. Together the two have shared 55 years of...
Marilyn Johnson
Jul 20, 2023
Marilyn Rae Johnson, age 85, of Traverse City passed away while surrounded by her family on July 20, 2023. Marilyn was born on November 7, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Ray and Nellie Bailey. She attended Mackenzie High School before graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan in 1959. Marilyn married the...
Curtis Keith Kipke
Jul 19, 2023
Curtis Keith Kipke, 77, of Traverse City Michigan entered into eternal life with his family by his side on July 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Curt was born on October 9, 1945, in Lansing Michigan to the late Herbert Edison and Mary (Uptegrove) Kipke. Curt served his country honorably as a lieutenant of the United States Army...
Marilyn Lois Nichols
Jul 16, 2023
Marilyn Lois Nichols (Rykse), age 93, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Marilyn formerly lived in Grand Rapids and Edmore, Michigan and Naples and Ft. Myers, Florida. Marilyn was born the oldest of three children to Andrew and Celeste Rykse on November 24, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a 1947 graduate of...
Susan Jane Wilson
Jul 15, 2023
Susan Jane Wilson 74, of Benzie and Leelanau County, passed away July 15, 2023 at home with her loving family at her side. Susan was born July 16, 1948 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Ralph and Gloria (Parra) Scharver. After graduating from high school she continued her education graduating with a degree in mathematics from West Texas State University....
Lorraine Helen Zientek
Jul 12, 2023
Lorraine Helen Zientek, 84, of Maple City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Boardman Lake Glens. She now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior. Lorrain Olsen was born on November 9, 1938 in Empire to the late Orvald and Mary (Hoffman) Olsen. She married the love of her life, Edward Zientek on April...
Hank Wallace Finch
Jul 11, 2023
Henry "Hank" Wallace Finch December 30, 1932 – July 11, 2023 Hank passed away, at 90 years old, from natural causes in his home surrounded by loved ones. Hank is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon, and their two children, Ty Finch (Susan) of Franklin, TN, and Kamie Harrison (Mike) of Rochester Hills, MI. He will also be...
