obituaries
Patrick Brent Mccall
Dec 28, 2025
Patrick "Pat" McCall passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025, following a massive stroke. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, generous volunteer, and a friend to many. Pat is survived by his wife, Cynthia McCall; his children, Scott (Erin) McCall, Brent (Cass) McCall, and Erin McCall; and his beloved grandchildren, Bridger and Bryce McCall. He is also...
Ross "Tony" A. Smith
Dec 28, 2025
Ross A. Smith, 57, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. He was supported through his passing with his son Zach and his very good friend Rose by his side. Known to friends and family as Tony, he was welcomed into this world on September 19, 1968. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he...
Thomas "Tom" Wells Lohmann
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas Wells Lohmann, "Tom" age 92, of Rapid City (Torch River) and West Bloomfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his cottage surrounded by his loving family. Tom and family were long time residents of Dearborn before moving to a condo in West Bloomfield. Tom was born on December 6, 1933, to the late Valentine Rudolph Lohmann,...
Patricia "Patti" Ann Deagostino
Dec 27, 2025
Patricia Ann (Sayklly) DeAgostino passed away at the age of 72 on Saturday, December 27, 2025 following a brief acute illness. Patti suffered for many years from Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, which ultimately led to her being bedbound at home. She was cared for by a stellar cadre of medical professionals, CNAs, and her husband Mike in their Long Lake...
Deborah Ann Steinbeck
Dec 26, 2025
Deborah "Deb" Ann Steinbeck, age 59, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Dearborn, MI on October 5, 1966, to the late Ernest and Carol (Skotak) Emery and raised in Lincoln Park, MI, Deb carried with her the values of family, hard work, and kindness throughout her life. She later...
Betty Ann Beutler
Dec 26, 2025
Betty Ann Beutler, 98, of Traverse City passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 with family by her side at Orchard Creek Senior Living Center in Traverse City. Betty was born on January 3, 1927 to the late Grover T. and Mabel C. Bellows in Sherman City, Michigan and married Ernest Hervey Beutler on September 10, 1947 in Rosebush. As the...
Erma Lu Whittaker
Dec 26, 2025
Erma Lu Whittaker passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 97, in Traverse City. Erma was born on November 5, 1928, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Dr. Henry Moore and Julie Moore. She spent many years living in Birmingham, Michigan, before later relocating to Midland, Michigan. Erma was the mother of two sons, Daniel Chalup and Jeffrey...
Douglas Bruce Pemberton
Dec 24, 2025
Douglas Bruce Pemberton, age 90, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed on December 24, 2025, following complications of a stroke. Born on April 12,1935, to Muriel (Potts) and Orson Pemberton in Howard City, Michigan, Doug graduated in 1953 from Howard City high school where he played the trumpet in the high school band and his mother was a teacher. His grandmother...
Myrna Way Dykhuis
Dec 23, 2025
Myrna Arlene Way Dykhuis, born on September 27, 1938 in Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of Clyde and Margot (Gee) Way, whose love and guidance shaped the compassionate, steady, and generous woman she became. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, as well as several of her brothers, including...
Thomas "Tom" Frederick Bielman
Dec 22, 2025
Thomas Frederick Bielman, age 88, of Traverse City, passed away on December 22, 2025. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Frank J. and Evelyn (Shields) Bielman. In August of 1968, he married Julianne C. Scharbat, with whom he shared a devoted life together. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy, traveling throughout Asia and the South Pacific....
Mary Emery Clark
Dec 19, 2025
CLARK, MARY EMERY – Jan,1941 – Dec, 2025 Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, the only child, to the late Thomas Madill Emery and Dorothy Lousie Leming. Mary spent most of her life as a resident of Birmingham, Michigan actively involved in Church and Philanthropic organizations. Mary was an accomplished Interior Designer, preferring blue and white in her own homes....
Nancy May Sanchez
Dec 19, 2025
Nancy May Sanchez, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. Nancy was born in Trenton, Michigan, on August 19, 1939, to the late Maurice and Irene (Hartrick) Luttrell. When Nancy was 12, her mother passed away and she was then raised by her precious Aunt May and dear stepmother, Edith Luttrell....
Patricia "Pat" Hutchins
Dec 19, 2025
Patricia Jean Hutchins, age 80, of Traverse City, went to sleep in Jesus on Friday, December 19, 2025. Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Pat Hutchins was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She met her husband, David, while attending the University of Tennessee. The couple welcomed their two sons in Jackson, Mississippi, while Dave was in medical school at the University of...
Cynthia Wennerberg Harrington
Dec 18, 2025
Cynthia Harrington, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Cynthia was born to Marie B. and William S. Wennerberg on March 4, 1937 in Boston, MA. Cynthia was a graduate of Jeanne D'Arc Academy in Milton, MA and Wheelock College in Boston, MA. Cynthia taught K-5 in Boston and NY. She also taught swimming and water...
Dianna Lynn Shumsky
Dec 17, 2025
Dianna Lynn Shumsky, 80, of Traverse City, passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Dianna was born on October 13, 1945, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Evart and Donna (Hall) Cozart. She graduated from high school and attended college for a short time before beginning work at Michigan Bell. It was there...
Ralph Edwin Bradley
Dec 17, 2025
Ralph Edwin Bradley, 93, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Cordia Senior Living Community. Born on November 29, 1932, in Augusta, Michigan, Ralph was the son of the late Albert Ferris and Dorothy Jean (Mulvena) Bradley. Ralph moved with his family to Springport, Michigan, where he graduated from Springport High School. Ralph continued his education...
Timothy James Kewin
Dec 17, 2025
Grawn – Timothy James Kewin, "Papa", 76, of Grawn, Michigan, formerly of Horton, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Traverse City surrounded by his loving family. Born in Detroit on August 30, 1949, to Donald Raymond and Shirla Delphine (Shelley), his life exemplified dedication to family and service to others. Tim was a 1967 graduate of Melvindale High...
Susan Lynn Wilson
Dec 16, 2025
Susan Lynn Wilson, age 78, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in the very early hours on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at her home after a prolonged courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sue was born in Syracuse, NY on June 28, 1947 to the late William and Etola (Bloomquist) Cady. The family moved to Allen Park when she was six...
Ronald Gary Coon
Dec 16, 2025
Ronald Gary (Ron) Coon, age 86, of Traverse City and formerly of Hillsdale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1939, in Hillsdale to Frank A. Coon Jr. and Margaret I. Coon (Johnson), and on July 3, 1959, he married the love of his life, Mary Martha Laird. He graduated from Hillsdale High...
William Harvey Walton
Dec 15, 2025
William Harvey Walton, 87, of Traverse City passed away peacefully with family at his side, on December 15, 2025 at Culver Meadows. Bill was born on June 16, 1938 in the village of Wexford to the late Leslie Thomas and Helen Marie (Adams) Walton. He grew up in the Kinglsey area and graduated from Buckley High School. On September 1,...
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