Theresa Ann Powell
Jul 9, 2023
Theresa Ann Powell, 63, of Newberry and formerly of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on July 13, 1959 in Racine, WI to the late Joseph and Harriet (Matthews) Powell. Theresa was a good human. She always looked out for her family and friends. She loved to collect...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Wagner
Jul 8, 2023
Elizabeth "Betsy" Winslow Wagner, age 80, of Glen Arbor, Michigan (formerly of Birmingham, MI), passed away peacefully at home in Lake Forest, Illinois surrounded by family on July 8, 2023. Born April 1, 1943 in New York City, Betsy was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Scudder Winslow, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Russell Winslow. Betsy grew up along...
Curtis Dale Landon
Jul 7, 2023
Curtis Dale Landon, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Curtis was born on February 7, 1960 in Flint, Michigan to Dale and Maxine (Weaver) Landon. He attended Lake Fenton High School in Fenton, Michigan. Curtis was raised on Squaw Lake in Fenton and his love of water continued by working on Torch Lake at DeWitt Marina in Alden,...
Rodney "Jerry" Jerrold Hulbert Sr.
Jul 6, 2023
Rodney "Jerry" Hulbert, Sr. passed away on July 6, 2023. He was born in Traverse City to Raymond and Dela (Thompson) Hulbert on June 14, 1954 and in 1977, he married the love of his life, Amy Weber. Jerry had a long career with Essex, United Tech and Lear Corporation. He also enjoyed traveling, being the DJ for events, but...
Karen Kroesing
Jul 6, 2023
Karen E. Kroesing, 80, of Traverse City, passed away July 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Raymond and Gladys (Dunlop) Wolf. The majority of her life was spent in her favorite place, downtown Traverse City. She loved everything local. For the thrills, she would often venture to Goodwill to add another red, white or yellow vase to her vast...
Wanda Marie Korb
Jul 5, 2023
Wanda Marie Korb, 86, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023 at French Manor Yellow House surrounded by her children. Wanda was born on May 27, 1937 to the late Edward J. and Iva P. (Donathan) Crouch. On April 19, 1958, Wanda married the love of her life, Gerald L. Korb at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Wanda...
Elizabeth A Vanberlo
Jul 5, 2023
Elizabeth Ann VanBerlo, 44, of Traverse City, passed away July 2023 into the arms of her savior surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on August 12, 1978 to Peter and Barbara (Lauer) VanBerlo in Charleston, SC. By the time she was One, she was already an international traveler; living in Iceland. Her father's time in the service offered her...
Vickie Kay (Mitchell) Deo
Jul 5, 2023
Vickie Kay (Mitchell) Deo, 66 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at Trinity Hospital on July 5, 2023. Vickie was born September 5, 1956 in Highland Park to the late Willard J. Mitchell and Vernetta J. (Bates) Mitchell. She married her loving husband Steven R. Deo September 14, 1974 at Grace Episcopal Church in...
James "Jim" H. Campbell
Jul 4, 2023
James Harvey Campbell, 79, of Alden, passed away on July 4, 2023. Jim was born to Margaret and Jack Campbell in Detroit, MI on June 28, 1944. He was the proud owner of several deli's, restaurants, and later got into the manufacturing industry. In 1985, Jim moved to Northern Michigan because he loved everything it had to offer. He was...
James Robert Johnston
Jul 4, 2023
James Robert Johnston, 33, of Traverse City passed away July 4, 2023. James was born on September 16, 1989 in Flint, MI. He loved everything to do with Bikes, riding around on the Tart Trails, and visiting his friends. He will be remembered as a thoughtful and caring person who truly enjoyed helping his family and friends in any way...
Jeanne Anne Curran
Jun 30, 2023
Jeanne Anne Curran, 92, of Traverse City passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center. Jeanne was born on July 22, 1930, in Lake Leelanau to the late Ovilla Joseph and Mamie (Martineau) Plamondon. She had a long career in nursing and retired from the Grand Traverse Pavilions after 16 years of service in 1999. A...
John "Jack" Edward Palko
Jun 29, 2023
John (Jack) Edward Palko, 91, of Traverse City and Arizona passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on September 25, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Marie (Heekin) Palko. He married the love of his life, June Rose Weissenborn on June 13, 1953 in Naperville, IL....
Patricia Louise Fry
Jun 28, 2023
Patricia Louise Fry, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 28th, 2023. Pat most recently was a resident of Traverse City. Pat was born on June 14, 1947 in Detroit, MI to John and Anna (Jones) Fry. She attended college at Eastern Michigan University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. She continued to live and work in Detroit until moving...
Helen Teresa Oklat
Jun 28, 2023
Helen Teresa Oklat, lovingly known as "Babcia," 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Yorkshire Manor in Traverse City. Helen was born on August 18, 1929 to Jozef and Wladyslawa in Janow Lubelski, Poland. She immigrated to the United States and married her husband Joseph Oklat in 1947. Together, they had one son, Henry. Babcia was very...
Larry E. Gorton
Jun 26, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" E. Gorton, 87, of Traverse City entered into eternal life on June 26, 2023. Larry was born on November 9, 1935 to the late Ernest and Edna (Krause) Gorton in Lansing. In 1955, Larry married the love of his life, Marjorie, and together they happily raised two children. In 1970, the family moved north from Birmingham and after...
Lucy M. Couturier
Jun 26, 2023
Lucy Ann Couturier, neé Mericle, age 81, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 26th, 2023. Lucy died peacefully in her sleep just before dawn, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Lucy was born the second of three children (Dos) to Clifford "Dale" D. Mericle and Rebecca A. Mericle, neé Stutsman, in Detroit, Michigan. Lucy traveled abroad...
Betty A. Frazier
Jun 26, 2023
Betty (Fyvie) Frazier a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at her Traverse City home on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 68. Betty leaves behind and will be greatly missed by her husband of 42 years Peter Frazier, her daughters Heather Vallier Dalimonte and Amber Frazier (Steve). Betty was the proud grandma to all her grandchildren...
Ruth Winkler
Jun 25, 2023
Ruth (Wells) Winkler passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 at the age of 105. She was born to Carl & Anna Wells on October 16, 1917, in Highmore, South Dakota. She grew up in Moose Lake, Minnesota, and in 1939 received her nursing certificate from St. Luke's Nursing School in Duluth. In 1942, Ruth married Elmer Winkler. They settled...
Timothy Frederick Arant
Jun 25, 2023
Timothy Frederick Arant, 56, of Traverse City, formerly of Brunswick, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2023 with his loving parents at his side. Tim was born on December 21, 1966 in Canton, Ohio to Frederick and Jacquelyn "Jackie" Marie (Mercer) Arant. When Tim got sick, his mom and step-dad graciously brought him home and cared for...
