Dorothy Jean Twiest
Feb 16, 2026
Dorothy Jean (Carlson) Twiest, 97, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy, affectionately known as Dottie, Boo Boo, and Gigi (just to name a few), was born on October 10, 1928, in Marne, Michigan, to Victor and Etta Carlson. She graduated from Coopersville High School and went on to receive a...
Mary J. Everett-Barr
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Mary Jane Everett-Barr, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan, at the age of 79, following a long illness. Born on May 15, 1946, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of Frank and Ruth Perini. Mary pursued her education at Framingham State University in Framingham, Massachusetts, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and...
Lorinia Steele Champion
Feb 16, 2026
Lorinia Ruth Champion (née Steele), age 92, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Tennessee and, as a young woman, proudly joined the United States Air Force. During her service, she met Donald "Don" Champion. The two were married in 1954 and made their home together in Pennsylvania, where they built...
Hope Cartwright
Feb 16, 2026
It is with profound grief and sorrow that the family of Hope Cartwright announce her sudden and unexpected death at the age of 23. Hope was born on May 6, 2002 and died by a hit-and-run in Richmond, Virginia while walking a crosswalk on her way from her office in the late afternoon of February 16, 2026. Preceding her in...
Beverly Faye Ennis
Feb 16, 2026
Beverly Faye Ennis, 92, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved animals. Beverly was born on February 14, 1934, in Oak Park, Michigan, to the late Louis and Jessie (Aylsworth) Solem. At just 16 years old, while working as a car hop at Tony's Drive-In...
Tayler Levi Curtis
Feb 15, 2026
Tayler Levi Curtis, 32, of Traverse City, Michigan died in his home sometime before Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was a 2011 Graduate of Traverse City High School. He is survived by his mother Cindy Moore-Curtis Rahn (CC), father and stepmother David and Andrea Curtis, sibling Leigh Curtis, birth parents, birth siblings, many cousins, aunts and uncles, and his dog...
Nancy Joanne Sheets
Feb 15, 2026
Nancy Sheets, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, creativity, and enduring love. Born on October 6, 1934, Nancy was one of nine children born to Albert and Gladys Lewis. Growing up in a large family shaped her lifelong appreciation for togetherness, laughter, and the importance of capturing life's meaningful...
Constance M. Sarya
Feb 15, 2026
Constance ("Connie") Mae Geranen Sarya passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born on April 19, 1935 in Lake Norden, South Dakota as the youngest of Oscar and Mamie Geranen's 12 children. Her family eventually moved to Detroit, where Connie graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1953. This is where she met...
David William Sondee
Feb 14, 2026
David "Dave" William Sondee, 66, of Traverse City passed away at the Villa at Traverse Point on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Dave was born in Durham, North Carolina, to Ronald "Ron" and Mary Lynn (McCorkle) Sondee. In his early years, his family lived in the St. Joseph, Benton Harbor area before moving to Traverse City in 1972. He graduated from...
Judy Ann Wesling
Feb 14, 2026
"She served us well, and we served her well." Our generous, loving, sometimes irreverent, always opinionated, funny, beautiful mother, Julia "Judy" Herber Wesling went peacefully to heaven on February 14, 2026, fittingly the day of love. Mom was the second born of eight to Dorothy and IA Herber on October 22, 1936 in New Haven, Indiana. Never one to hold...
Peter Shawn Wicksall
Feb 14, 2026
Peter Shawn Wicksall, 64, a native of Traverse City, passed away at home on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1961, to Bill and Zetta Wicksall. Peter grew up in the Boardman Valley with his five siblings, building his forever home just two miles down the road. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1979 and...
Sally Thoreson
Feb 12, 2026
Sally Thoreson (Salome Theresa Popa), 96, lifelong resident of Leelanau County, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at Maple Valley Nursing Home with family by her side. Salome, known to family and friends as Sally, was born on June 22, 1929 in Cedar to Walter and Salomea (Peplinski) Popa. She was one of 14 children and the last one...
Beth Ann Cline
Feb 12, 2026
Beth Cline of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully and entered eternity in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus on February 12, 2026.Beth was born on July 29, 1964, in Muskegon, Michigan. She was lovingly adopted at a young age into a large and caring family by William and Mary Closz of Muskegon.Beth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert James Stark
Feb 12, 2026
Robert James Stark, age 70, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Traverse City. Robert was born on March 25, 1955, in Traverse City to Eugene Stark and Olga "Dodie" Stark (née Brief). He spent his life in the community he loved, graduating from Traverse City Central High School with the Class of 1973. In...
Cody James Scheuerman
Feb 11, 2026
Cody James Scheuerman of Traverse City died unexpectedly on February 11, 2026, at the age of 33. Cody was born on July 29, 1992, in Traverse City, Michigan to Roger and Kathy and was the youngest sibling to Kelly and Ryan. From a young age, Cody's personality was larger than life - like breaking his foot dancing to Garth Brooks...
Gary Michael Beeman
Feb 10, 2026
Gary Michael Beeman of Grawn, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.Gary was born on March 22, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to Gerald & Lois Beeman. Gary graduated from Traverse City High School in 1967 and then joined the Navy. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Nelson,...
Denise Annette Hy
Feb 10, 2026
Denise Annette Hy, age 74, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, after a long illness. Denise was born on June 14, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Nicholas and Mary (Elhilow) Hy. Raised in the Catholic faith, she carried with her throughout her life a quiet strength and deep sense of compassion for others. Denise spent much...
Karen Drake
Feb 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karen Drake, who departed this life on February 9, 2026 in Suttons Bay, MI, at the age of 71. Karen was born on January 15,1955 in Traverse City, MI, the daughter of Frederick and Fern Hawley (Steffens). Known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering spirit, Karen touched...
Linda C. Hooker
Feb 8, 2026
Linda Cheryl Hooker, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. Linda was born on June 29, 1947, in Long Beach, New Jersey, to the late Nathan and Maye (Guthrie) Schoenfeld. She married the love of her life, Michael Hooker on July 19, 1964, in the U.S. Naval Base Chapel in Mayport,...
George Lawrence Paolacci
Feb 8, 2026
George L. Paolacci, 82, of Traverse City passed away on February 8, 2026. George was born on March 16, 1943 in New York City to the late Lorenzo and Franca (Ronci) Paolacci. He was proud of growing up in New York and of his Italian heritage. George was an electronics engineer for over 40 years, working for RCA and the...
