Judith Long
Jun 24, 2023
Judith White Craske Long Judith was born in Detroit on April 22, 1937, the only child of Floyd F. and Ethel Carter White. She enjoyed a very happy childhood with loving parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins. She grew up loving and caring for her dogs. Judith attended Cooke School, Redford High School in Detroit and Western Michigan College...
Richard Joseph Wenzel
Jun 24, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY -- Richard Joseph Wenzel, 81, of Traverse City and formerly of Sterling Heights and Detroit, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Villa. Richard was born on February 20, 1942, to the late Michael Lucki and Anne (Krajenka) Wenzel in Detroit. Richard was raised and attended school on the northwest side, graduating from Cooley High School...
Arthur Stanley Bak
Jun 24, 2023
Arthur (Art) Stanley Bäk passed away peacefully at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan on 24 June 2023. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on 3 October 1936 to Stanley and Helen (formerly Pietrowski) Bäk. He was the oldest of three brothers and during Art's youth, he developed his competitive spirit and passion for playing a variety of sports....
Lois Lahti
Jun 23, 2023
Lois Johanna Lahti, 81, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 at French Manor. Lois was born on June 8, 1942 in Highland Park to the late Paul V. and Esther (Wallo) Lahti. Lois graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit and worked as a Registered Nurse for forty years. She began her career at...
Bethalee Ann Alpers
Jun 23, 2023
Bethalee Ann "Beth" (Lautner) Alpers, 73, of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023 in her home after a brief battle with cancer under the care of hospice. Beth was born on April 6, 1950 to Ralph and Mary Launtner in Traverse City, MI. After graduating from St. Francis, she started a career with the telephone company....
Norma Elaine Pleva
Jun 21, 2023
Norma Elaine Pleva, 94, of Traverse City passed away with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Munson Hospice House. Norma was born on December 6, 1928, in Traverse City to the late Archie and Jessie (Riley) Adams. She married James A. Savage on July 11, 1946. In 1947, their son, James Lee, was born....
Ross E. Baylis
Jun 20, 2023
Ross E. Baylis, age 97, surrounded with family love, peacefully passed away at Boardman Lake Glens, Traverse City, Michigan, on Tuesday June 20, 2023. He was grateful to receive the caring tenderness of resident staff and hospice. Ross was one of six children born to F. Ray and Jessie June (Kenny) Baylis on March 29, 1926. He spent his formative...
Charles R. Chamberlain
Jun 19, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Raymond Chamberlain Jr., age 85, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Bellaire, MI at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. Charlie was born on November 3, 1937, in Highland Park, MI to the late Charles Raymond and Mary Audrey (Curran) Chamberlain, Sr. He married the love of his life Joan Helen Latimer, on March 2, 1957, in Royal...
Larry Rollin Beaverson
Jun 18, 2023
Larry Rollin Beaverson, 84, has faithfully finished his race, and passed the baton. He left this world June 18th, 2023, Father's Day. He was born August 19th, 1938 to Rollin and Mildred Beaverson who preceded him in death. He recently said, "I think that one of the best things that could happen to a kid is to be raised on...
Mary "Marge" Margaret Secontine
Jun 18, 2023
Mary Margaret Secontine, 93, of Glen Arbor passed away June 18, 2023 surrounded by family in Vancouver, WA, where she had been spending her winter. Mary, who often went by her nickname "Marge", was born on February 11, 1930 in Detroit, MI to the late Henry Lincoln Kemp and Margaret Buchanan Kemp. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart...
James "Tiny" Edward Lautenschlager
Jun 18, 2023
James "Tiny" Edward Lautenschlager, 85 of Traverse City passed away Sunday June 18, 2023. Tiny was born on January 21, 1938 in Coraopolis, PA to the late Charles and Olga (Gretzinger) Lautenschlager. He married Margaret "Marge" Ann Droter on July 16, 1966. Honorably, Tiny served our Country in the United States Coast Guard for 26 years. He retired as a...
John E. Brintnall Jr.
Jun 17, 2023
On Monday, June 24, 1940, John E. Brintnall, Jr. was born to John E. and Violet E. Brintnall and on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023, he went home to be with the Lord at the age of 83. The previous evening, Pastors Tim and Kris Mann came to the hospital to pray with John. After praying about half an hour,...
Judith Belle Avitts
Jun 17, 2023
Judith (Judy) Belle Brockway Avitts Judy Avitts was 89 years old when she passed away on June 17, 2023. She was born in Flint Michigan to Myrtle (Gillespie) Brockway and George Ralph Brockway and grew up there. She married William John Avitts on June 29, 1957. They lived in Flint then Grand Blanc and finally moved to Williamsburg, Michigan in...
Charlotte Lucille Fochtman
Jun 17, 2023
Charlotte Lucille Fochtman, of Traverse City and formerly of Petoskey, MI passed away on her 99thbirthday, Saturday June 17, 2023. Her family celebrated her beautiful long life with her and after her party she passed away peacefully. Charlotte was born on June 17, 1924 in Petoskey, MI to the late Frank and Laura (Muir) Hess. She was a child of...
Joan Delores Riss
Jun 15, 2023
Joan Dolores Riss, 87, of Bear Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 at Joygivers Senior Home in Traverse City. Born March 15, 1936 to Mary and Joseph Jozwik in Detroit. Loving wife of the late Gerald Riss. Joan was one of seven siblings. Joan held a senior position at Liberty State Bank in Hamtramck, Michigan for many...
Kate Howard
Jun 15, 2023
Katherine Rouseau Howard, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2023. Kate and her twin sister, Elizabeth Howard Selleck, were born August 26, 1981, to James and Linda (Bourne) Howard. Growing up Kate was a bundle of energy. She and Beth enjoyed neighborhood friends, many of whom remained friends through high school and beyond. They started kindergarten...
Kathryn Messina
Jun 14, 2023
Kathryn Messina, 64, of Traverse City, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. Always the brightest smile on her face, if there was a book named after her, the title would surely be "Hi, I'm Kathryn!". There were no strangers to Kathryn, only new friends to meet. Kathryn, born Kathryn Mary Minster on April 23, 1959...
Barbara Ann Lemcool
Jun 14, 2023
Barbara Ann (Carmien) Lemcool, 75, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Munson Medical Center. Barbara was born on February 22, 1948 to the late Keith & Jean (Ballard) Carmien. Herbert W. Lemcool Jr & Barbara Ann Lemcool married on October 22, 1983 at St. Phillips Episcopalian Church...
W. Bruce Rogers
Jun 14, 2023
Our beloved "Mr. Traverse City" took his final ride through Downtown on June 14th and so continued his tradition of driving down Front Steet to make sure "all was well." Bruce was always delighted to see the stores and restaurants open and crowds of people walking and enjoying Traverse City's jewel - Downtown. Bruce was born on July 10, 1941,...
James "Jim" Howard Lewis
Jun 13, 2023
James "Jim" Howard Lewis, 84, of Traverse City passed away to Heaven on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Jim was born on December 24, 1938 in East Detroit to the late Ray A. and Vera A. (Evans) Lewis. He married Lorrayne (Lori) Kay Kuhn in Dearborn on June 24, 1967. Together they lovingly raised...
