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...
Gail Susan Marotte
Mar 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Susan Marotte, who passed away on March 18, 2023. Gail was born on August 29, 1947, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Robert and Minnie (Wymond) Schroeder. She was eldest sister to Tom and David Schroeder. Gail married her friend and life partner, David, with whom she shared 55 loving...
Sharon Elise Williams
Mar 17, 2023
Sharon Elise Williams, 70, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born on April 28, 1952, in El Paso, Texas to the late Samuel and Margaret (McGavock) Woodward. On November 7, 1975, she married Joseph F. Williams, Jr. in Miami, Florida where he was stationed in the Coast Guard. As...
Dorothy Hope Carpenter
Mar 17, 2023
Dorothy Hope Carpenter, long time resident of Traverse City, passed away March 17, 2023 at the age of 94 at Boardman Lake Glens. Dorothy was born on March 29, 1928 in Traverse City to the late Rudolph and Celia (Holmes) Neumann. On July 11, 1946, Dorothy married William "Bill" Carpenter at the Central United Methodist Church. Together the two made...
John David Rode
Mar 14, 2023
John David Rode, 53, began his Eternal Journey towards God and Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. John was born on June 3, 1969 in Traverse City to Joseph Gerard and Gania (Chase) Rode. After graduating from Traverse City Central High School, he got his associates degree at Northwestern Michigan College. John was a Bata Bus driver in Florida taking...
Bernard "Bernie" Francis Oakes Jr.
Mar 13, 2023
Bernard Francis "Bernie" Oakes Jr., age 92, passed away on March 13, 2023 in Traverse City. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 14, 1930 to the late Bernard F. and Florence (Wittwer) Oakes. Bernie was a 1952 graduate of Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Bernie followed up...
Sally Ray
Mar 11, 2023
Sally Parrott Ray, longtime resident of Suttons Bay, passed away March 11, 2023 after just turning 88 on the 6th. Sally was born in East Grand Rapids, MI to the late George "GG" and Velma (Jackson) Parrott. She was one of two daughters. After completing High School, Sally went on to achieve her bachelor's degree in teaching from Michigan State...
Joanie Mack Kunnath
Mar 11, 2023
Joanie Mack Kunnath, age 57, died peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023. She was the youngest daughter of Esther Mack and the late Thomas Mack. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Kunnath. Joanie was graduate of Traverse City Central High School and was a proud member of the varsity pom-pom squad. She earned her bachelor...
Gerald "Jerry" Ross Erway
Mar 10, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Ross Erway, 76, of Cedar, MI passed away March 10, 2023 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Jerry was born on August 31, 1946 in Bay City, MI to the late Gerald Lafayette and Lillian "Faye" (Causley) Erway. He married Carol Lee Etienne on April 18, 1969 in Bay City. Together they raised three wonderful sons, Mike, Pat, and...
Karlton "Karl" A. De Foe
Mar 9, 2023
On Thursday, March 9th Karlton 'Karl' A. De Foe, Jr. 88, passed away peacefully after a short illness. He was surrounded by his family. Karl was born in Detroit, MI, on September 16, 1934, the son of Karlton A. De Foe and Louise Marengo. On July 14, 1967, he married Cynthia Hendrian in Ann Arbor, MI. After graduation from Wayne...
Michael William Wagoner
Mar 9, 2023
Traverse City resident, Michael William Wagoner, age 53, died unexpectedly March 9, 2023 at home. He was born August 12, 1969 in Lakeview, Michigan to William and Toni (Dundon) Wagoner. Mike lived in Howard City and Pierson, Michigan with his parents and brother, Steve, until his graduation from Tri County Area Schools in 1987. He was an honor student, and...
Carole Ann Elmer
Mar 9, 2023
Carole Ann Elmer, 85, of Traverse City passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Carole was born in Chicago, IL to the late Axle and Helga (Peterson) Palm on December 15, 1937. She was previously married to the late Neil Elmer. Carole was a devoted nurse. She graduated from Augustana College with a Bachelors in...
Donald Stibbs
Mar 7, 2023
Donald Wayne Stibbs of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 96 years old. Don was born in Detroit on September 14, 1926, to the late Stanley W. and Blanche Stibbs. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Joyce (Morley) Stibbs. Don took over the family business, the Stibbs'...
