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...
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....
