Timothy Nash
Mar 27, 2023
Timothy James Nash, 48, died unexpectedly at his home on March 27, 2023 in Cedar, Mich. Born on October 4, 1974 in Traverse City, Mich., Nash was always the life of the party. He grew up between Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula, where he loved to laugh and spend time with his mom and stepdad, sisters and his many...
Lillian Justine Simonelli
Mar 27, 2023
Lillian J. Simonelli of Traverse City, Michigan, age 94, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on March 27, 2023. She was born to Charles and Justine (Frodl) Kotasek on February 12, 1929 in Hopewell, Virginia. A long-time member of Christ the King Parish, she enjoyed extensive international travel while living overseas, gardening, crafting...
Patricia Williams
Mar 26, 2023
Patricia Williams, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Joyce P. Kuras
Mar 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce P. Manley-Kuras, AKA "Grandma Honey," who peacefully left us on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 96. Joyce was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 12, 1926 to the late Glen and Bessie (Lucas) Robling. She grew up in the suburbs of Detroit before marrying...
Norma Hanson
Mar 26, 2023
Norma Catherine Hanson, 76, of Traverse City, passed away March 26, 2023. Norma was born in Oakland County June 4, 1946, daughter to Raymond and Loretta (Mooney) Alexander. On November 7, 1965 she married Lee Hanson in Franklin Michigan. The couple was married for 54 years until Lee's passing in 2020. In 1979, Norma and Lee moved their family up...
Sarah Christine Esper
Mar 25, 2023
Sarah entered the world on June 1, 1976. Her sudden death on March 25th launched her into an eternal life with the Jesus whom she loved. Sarah's life was filled with family time, outdoor adventures, advancing educational opportunities and loving her friends! Sarah was a warm and generous person who was blessed with an effervescent personality and a wacky sense...
Patricia Hull
Mar 24, 2023
Patricia Mae Hull (Wright), of Traverse City, passed away March 24, 2023, at age 88 surrounded by her family. She was born March 19, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter to Vera (Cole) and Lyle Wright. At a young age Patricia's family moved to Muskegon and then to Ravenna. She graduated from Ravenna High School and then earned her RN from...
Landis Adam Rabish
Mar 24, 2023
Landis Adam Rabish, 37, of Traverse City passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 24, 2023. Landis showed incredible grace and maintained his unique "Landisness" throughout his eight-month journey with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Everyday, he made sure his wife laughed and his sons felt his unwavering love. Landis was born on...
Kenneth Joseph Edwards
Mar 23, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" Joseph Edwards of Cedar, Michigan, age 89, died peacefully at home on March 21, 2023, after a brief illness. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Ken was born in Merrill, Michigan on February 9, 1934, the fourth of thirteen children to Guy and Ivadel (Gilfoil) Edwards. Kenneth married Marilyn C. Taugher (Lynn) on October...
Doris Pauline Tokraks
Mar 23, 2023
Doris Pauline Tokraks, 87 of Traverse City passed away March 23, 2023. Mass will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 11am with a visitation held one hour prior. www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .
Joseph "Joe" Thomas Mcfarlane
Mar 22, 2023
Joseph Thomas McFarlane, 74, of Interlochen passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on August 25, 1948 in Bay City, MI to the late Jerome Warren and Agnes (Lynch) McFarlane. He married Nancy Lorraine Derocher on December 27, 1968. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful children Joe Jr. and...
Kathryn Becker
Mar 22, 2023
Dear Friends and Family, We are planning a memorial for this summer to celebrate the life of our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and friend, Kathy Becker. She has lived a wonderful life full of love and there is much to be thankful for. She had a great love for the waters of West Grand Traverse Bay and has asked that...
Cynthia Tankersley
Mar 22, 2023
Cynthia Ann Tankersley, 90, of Traverse City, Michigan quietly passed away in the early morning of March 22, 2023 at Traverse Manor of natural causes. Cynthia was born in Dallas, Texas to Irene Hunter Black and James Russell Black on April 20, 1932. She grew up in Brownfield, Texas among multiple generations of her maternal family who pioneered the area....
James "Jim" Daniel Somers
Mar 21, 2023
James "Jim" Daniel Somers, 69, passed from this life to his eternal heavenly life on March 21, 2023, after an almost 3 yearlong battle with cancer, with his sister at his bedside. Born on February 17, 1954, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of Paul L. Somers and Reva M. Somers Sharp and stepson of William S. Sharp....
Paulette Kloes
Mar 21, 2023
Paulette Marie (Walkosak) Kloes passed away March 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Alyce and Edward Walkosak on July 6, 1957 in Youngstown, OH. Paulette was born and raised in Campbell, OH, where she went on to study nursing at Youngstown State University. There she met the love of her life, Randy, whom she married...
Maxine M. Hodges
Mar 21, 2023
Maxine Marie Hodges, 94, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023. The daughter of Rev. John R. and Helen (Justesen) Hoesman, she was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on November 7, 1928. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1950 and then taught elementary school. A year later, she married the love of her life, Robert....
Peggy D. Edwards
Mar 20, 2023
On March 20, 2023 we lost our beloved wife, mother and friend Peggy Dolores Crabb Edwards at Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City where she was living for the last twelve months. Peggy was the devoted wife of 72 years to Jerry Edwards of Traverse City. They were high school sweethearts at Crane High School in Crane, MO where Peggy...
Ronald Lawrence Dalstra
Mar 19, 2023
Ronald L. Dalstra of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born in Detroit on June 29, 1946 to Sidney and Mary Dalstra and lived in St. Clair Shores until 1964. Ron proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his Honorable discharge, he went...
Caroll June Frye
Mar 19, 2023
Caroll June (Sharrer) Frye, 92, formerly of Traverse City and Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. Caroll was born on April 16, 1930, in Grosse Pointe, to the late Dr. Charles H. and Ellen Adeline (Potratz) Sharrer. On April 4, 1953 she married the love of her life, Gary R. Frye. Together they...
Jennifer Bridget Labarre
Mar 19, 2023
Jennifer Bridget LaBarre was born on August 26, 1975 at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan. She passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on March 19, 2023. Jenny is survived by her parents K. "Scott" and Mary LaBarre, brothers Rob (Kim) LaBarre (Lansing) and Adam (Mandy) LaBarre, (Traverse City), nephew Briggs LaBarre, nieces Natalie, Molly and Emilia LaBarre, and step...
