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...
Keegan Christopher Myers
Dec 26, 2022
Keegan Christopher Myers, gained angel wings shortly after birth on December 26, 2022. He passed peacefully in the loving care of his mommy and daddy. Keegan was born to Christopher and Ashley (Rickerd) Myers at Munson Medical Center. Keegan will be watching over his parents, his Grandparents; Terrance and Tammy Rickerd of Traverse City, Fredrick and Stephanie Myers of Cedar...
Glenn Russell Smith
Dec 26, 2022
Glenn Russell Smith, 68, of the Traverse City area, passed away at The Maples in Frankfort, Mi, after a life full of challenges caused by injuries from a car accident when he was not quite 3 years old. Glenn was born on August 30, 1954 to the late William Robert Smith and Ellen Maurine (Boone) Smith. He was named after...
Elaine Marie Olin
Dec 25, 2022
Elaine Marie Olin (Sanko), 94, passed away December 25, 2022 in Williamsburg, Michigan. Elaine was born April 15, 1928, in Detroit, MI. She married the love of her life, Richard M. Olin, III, and together, they raised their five sons. They enjoyed traveling and loved spending time together. Richard passed away in May, 2022. Elaine was a life-long musician and...
Katherine "Kay" M. Zivkovich
Dec 24, 2022
Katherine "Kay" Margaret (Harmon) Zivkovich, age 78, of Williamsburg, MI (formerly of Sterling Heights, MI) passed away at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Kay was born on February 8, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Alice Harmon. Kay graduated from Willoughby North H.S. in 1961 and received a double major in Elementary Education and Spanish...
Patricia Anne Beckwith
Dec 24, 2022
Patricia Anne Beckwith of Williamsburg passed away peacefully December 24, 2022. Pat was the daughter of the late Lewis and Amelia (Peplinski) Cox, born on March 15, 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Darrell M. Beckwith, on May 19, 1951, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2009. Surviving are her children: Kathryn (Richard) Huseltine of Traverse City...
Daniel A. Nickels
Dec 24, 2022
Daniel A. Nickels of Traverse City died December 24, 2022. He was born January 2, 1946. He passed peacefully at his home after an extended illness, which he bore with much fortitude and courage. He grew up in Traverse City, graduating from Traverse City High School in 1964 then going on to attend Michigan State University. He graduated with a...
Jane Boomer
Dec 23, 2022
Jane Frances Boomer, of Empire, passed away peacefully Friday Dec 23, 2022 at home. She was 90. Jane is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob), her children Connie Woodcock, John Boomer and Cliff Boomer, Son in Law Bruce Remai and daughter-in-law Marijane Boomer. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen Remai and Son in Law David Woodcock. Also surviving are...
Michael "Mike" Finnila
Dec 23, 2022
Michael "Mike" Kerry Finnila, 72, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully December 23, 2022 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. Mike was born in Traverse City, July 13, 1950, son to Elizabeth (Jackman) Archer and the late Raymond Finnila. He remained a lifelong resident of the area. He served honorably in the United States Army and was a gifted musician. Mike...
Claudia Otilia-Maria Elmasian-Delp
Dec 23, 2022
Claudia Otilia-Maria Elmasian-Delp, age 72, entered her spirit life on December 23, 2022 with her husband Michael William Delp and daughter Jaimien Elmasian Delp at her side. She will be lovingly held in their hearts, in the heart of her grandson Wilder Claude Delp-Klaus, of her five siblings, and of her many wondrous friends. Please check back for a complete...
Logan Hay Schlipf
Dec 22, 2022
Logan Hay Schlipf, 94, died surrounded by his family on Thursday December 22, 2022 at his home in Old Mission, Michigan. He was born June 7, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Albert C. Schlipf and Alice (Hay) Schlipf. Survivors include his sister, Margaret Van Meter, a nephew, Andy Van Meter of Springfield, two nieces: Alice Wolfe of Old...
William "Bill" And Ella Moore
Dec 21, 2022
William "Bill" Harold Moore, 97, of Traverse City was called home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022 at Traverse Manor. Ella Grace (Orr) Moore, 95, of Traverse City entered eternal life January 7, 2023 also at Traverse Manor. Bill was born May 13, 1925 in Detroit to the late William E. and Pearl M. (Adair) Moore. He...
