Lucile Rose Lickteig
Jan 14, 2023
Lucile Rose (Schwind) Lickteig, 97, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. We know she was greeted at the gates of heaven by her savior Jesus Christ, his blessed mother Mary, and quickly ran into the arms of her beloved husband Joe and son Martin for hugs and kisses! Lucile was born on a...
Lois Elaine Bathje
Jan 13, 2023
Lois Elaine Bathje, 93, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2023. Born October 26, 1929 in Flint she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Fahselt. Lois married Arnold A. Bathje on August 10, 1949 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flint. Their marriage was built upon...
Christopher M. Wasnock
Jan 12, 2023
Christopher "Chris" Wasnock, 32, of Traverse City, formerly Mio, passed away January 12, 2023. Chris was born July 18, 1990 to Michael and Traci (Carlson) Wasnock in Westbranch, MI. Chris graduated from Fairview High School. Shortly after High school Chris fell in love with working in the heating and cooling profession for many years. Many calling him the "handiest" man...
Dwight Allen Crandall
Jan 11, 2023
Dwight Allen Crandall, 77, of Traverse City, passed away January 11, 2023 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. His best friend and life partner Kathy Lawrence was at his side. Honorably, Dwight served our Country in the United States Army. Burial of his remains is planned for the spring in a pending National Cemetery.
Joseph "Joe" Kane
Jan 11, 2023
Joseph "Joe" George Kane, 64, of Traverse City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with lymphoma. Joe was born April 22, 1958 to the late Erwin "Pete" and Joanne (Wyka) Kane in Sheridan, MI. He was the youngest of seven surviving children, the little "bookend"...
Barbara S. Ryan
Jan 8, 2023
Barbara (Saur) Ryan, 91, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away January 8, 2023, at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on January 23, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to George Francis Saur and Rosina Margaret Saur (nee Danhakl). She was the fourth of five children. When Barbara was 3 years old, her dad contracted strep...
Anita Marie Snyder
Jan 8, 2023
Anita Marie Snyder (Chase) December 20, 1932, to January 8, 2023 "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." ― C.S. Lewis. Our mom Anita would agree. She was a veracious reader, an artist, and a mother. Being a mother is what she was most proud of. With our father...
Jeffrey Alan Larson
Jan 8, 2023
Jeffrey Alan Larson of Traverse City, Michigan, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023. Jeffrey was born to the late Alan and Marilyn (Wahl) Larson on November 9, 1952 and was a longtime resident of the area. Jeffrey attended Central High School where he demonstrated his love for football. He eventually went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree...
Cornelia Hart
Jan 7, 2023
Cornelia Hart had two late in life goals: To conclude her journey in her beloved home along East Bay, and to live to be one hundred. She achieved the first goal and made it ninety-eight percent of the way to the second before passing on January 7, 2023. Cornelia was always a high achiever. Cornelia was born December 30, 1924,...
Carlton "Carl" Fry
Jan 6, 2023
Carlton Ford Fry, 75, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 6, 2023 surrounded by his wife and their three children. Born in White Cloud, Michigan in 1947, Mr. Fry graduated from Mona Shores High School, south of Muskegon, in 1965. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. After serving two years in the Army, he completed...
Conrad Jacob Niergarth
Jan 6, 2023
Conrad Jacob Niergarth, age 85, passed on to a better place on Jan. 6, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family and his dog, Ranger. Con was born on Aug. 6, 1937 in Flint, MI and graduated from Flint Central High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1955, and after an honorable discharge, married his only real girlfriend,...
Peter Gerard Zenz
Jan 6, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Peter Zenz. Peter, age 62, passed away on Jan. 6, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his children. Peter was born on Dec. 28, 1960, in Monroe, MI to the late John T. Zenz and the late Helen G. Zenz. Peter graduated from Monroe Central Catholic...
Phyllis A. Peacock
Jan 6, 2023
Phyllis A. Peacock, 100, of Jenison and formerly of Traverse City, passed away on January 6, 2023. Phyllis was born on December 18, 1922, in Grand Haven MI, to the late Frederick J. and Gertrude (Van Dongen) Rescorla. She married the late Richard E. Peacock on January 20, 1945, also in Grand Haven, MI. Phyllis graduated from Western Michigan University...
Mary Lynn "Lynn" Swanson
Jan 6, 2023
Mary Lynn "Lynn" (Angove) Swanson, 70, bid her family and friends a final farewell on January 6, 2023, at the French Manor South in Traverse City. Lynn had resided there for 20 months following her cancer diagnosis. Lynn was the only daughter—with two brothers—of Ed and Louise Angove of Northville, MI. She had an idyllic childhood with her family and...
Mark A. Ranshaw
Jan 5, 2023
Mark Allen Ranshaw fell asleep in death at the age of 46 on January 5, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. He was loved to the very end, surrounded by his devoted wife and his loving family. Mark was born in Traverse City, MI on September 7, 1976, to Leonard and Janet (Pollington) Ranshaw. He graduated from Traverse City...
Dagmar Maline Morrison
Jan 3, 2023
Dagmar Maline Morrison of Traverse City, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in her home at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born May 13, 1923, to Carl and Mabel (Hagstrom) Carlson in Muskegon, MI. Dagmar was married to John (Jack) Morrison, Jr. in March of 1944 in Muskegon, and settled in Grand Haven, MI to start a...
Doris L. Fritz
Jan 1, 2023
Doris L. Fritz, age 100, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away into the arms of her maker, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Doris was born on September 24, 1922, to William and Marjorie (Timerson) Dingman, in Fremont, Michigan. Doris was the first daughter of four children, Robert, Richard and Julia. She lived in Frankfort with her family, before they moved...
June Elizabeth Benedict
Dec 31, 2022
June Elizabeth Benedict, 96 of Traverse City passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at Country Pleasures Assisted Living. June was born on June 2, 1926 in Frankfort, MI to the late Willard and Anna (Backes) Straubel. She married the late Clark H. Benedict on October 25, 1947 in MI. Together they lovingly raised four wonderful sons. June moved to Traverse...
Barbara Ann Bayer
Dec 29, 2022
Barbara Ann Bayer, 86, of Interlochen passed away December 29, 2022 at Munson Medical Center with her loving family at her side. Barb was born on September 11, 1936 in Detroit, MI to the late Walter and Mary (Laxton) Dierkes. She married the late Donald Edward Bayer on May 21, 1955. Together they lovingly raised two wonderful daughters Cheryl and...
Larry Dean Otto
Dec 27, 2022
Larry Dean Otto, 76, of Mayfield, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. Larry was born on February 26, 1946 in Owosso, Michigan to the late Alvin and Blanche (Parker) Otto. He married the love of his life Virginia "Gina" Sneed on December 19, 1964 in Owosso. Larry proudly served his...
