Helen Robinson
Dec 15, 2025
Helen A. Robinson, 78, passed away on December 15 after a prolonged illness. She is survived by her children, Joel Robinson (Tina) and Becky Oldaker (Dave). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charlie, Max, Devon (Caitlyn), Tyler (Lynzee), Abby, Caden, Mason, and Isaac, and great-granddaughter, Zaylee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willy; her parents, Leonard and...
Sara Rose Johnson
Dec 13, 2025
Sara Rose Johnson, age 46, of Traverse City and Flushing, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 13, 2025. Sara was born on June 16, 1979, in Flint, Michigan, to Daryl and Diane (Rau) Johnson. She grew up in the Flushing area and attended Powers Catholic High School, where she was active in both basketball and soccer...
Zenia Lucero-Smith
Dec 12, 2025
Zenia Lucero Smith, 26, of Traverse City and formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, tragically passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway. Zenia was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Carlos Lucero and Kelly Jean Lies (Smith). In January of 2022, she made Traverse City her home so she could be...
Ronald James Easten
Dec 11, 2025
Ronald James Easten, 77, of Traverse City, passed away on December 11, 2025, at Munson Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Ron was born on April 23, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late William and Anna (Finger) Easten. He married the love of his life, Rita Lee Bristol, on July 31, 1971, at Immaculate Conception Catholic...
June Iris Neal
Dec 10, 2025
June Iris Neal, 85 of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. June was born on January 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids to the late Maurice and Helen (Crowley) Mead. She earned her bachelors and master's degrees in education from Western Michigan University. She went on to a successful career as a beloved teacher than spanned 34 years;...
Mary Lois Shultz
Dec 9, 2025
Mary Lois Shultz, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 76 on December 9th, 2025 after a short and fast illness. She was born in Manistique, Michigan, to Kermit (Toby) and Lois Eimerman in 1949, and spent her childhood summers on Dodge Lake. After graduating high school, she moved to Traverse City to attend Northwestern...
Barbara Jean Moran
Dec 8, 2025
Barbara Jean Moran, 82, of Traverse City, formerly of Alpena, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Autumn House Assisted Living. Barbara was born on August 8, 1943, in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas Moran and Mildred (Garey) Moran. She is survived by her sisters, Carolyn Au and Mary Ann Fudge, along with seven nieces...
Cynthia Dianne Kan
Dec 8, 2025
Cynthia Dianne Kan, 73, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Munson Medical Center. Cindy was born in Lansing, Michigan. After graduating from high school, she continued her education at Western Michigan University and later at Northwestern Michigan College. In 1993, she married Stephen A. Kan, and together they shared 33 loving years of marriage. In...
Peter Titta
Dec 8, 2025
Peter Titta, age 89, passed away on December 8, 2025. Born and raised in Three Rivers, Michigan, he graduated from Michigan State University and University of Michigan Law School. He practiced law in Grand Rapids for 40 years and was a partner at Rhoades- McKee law firm. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Buerkle, a brother, Louis...
William "Bill" Denoyer
Dec 6, 2025
William (Bill) Denoyer passed away at Munson Hospital on Dec. 6th at the age of 83. He was Born in Detroit to Roy and Dorothy Denoyer. The family soon moved back to Traverse City where he attended St. Francis School for 12 years and went on to graduate from Aquinas College with a degree in Business. There he met and...
Caroline M. Hentschel
Dec 6, 2025
Caroline May Hentschel (Strang) (Peck), 92, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Caroline was born on February 11, 1933, in Traverse City to the late Daniel and Cecil Peck. Caroline was the second born of 10 children to the Peck couple on her family's homestead. She held her residency...
Joan Marie Sweeney
Dec 6, 2025
Joan Marie Sweeney, 90, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Williamsburg, MI, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on June 3, 1935, in Amityville, NY to the late Edward and Mary (Rigo) Pinter. Joan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. On June 7, 1958, she married Raymond Francis Sweeney in Lindenhurst,...
Gregory Edward Sillence
Dec 6, 2025
Gregory Edward Sillence, known to family and friends as Greg, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2025. Born on February 8, 1988, in Ypsilanti to the late David Albert and Susan Elaine (Cox) Sillence, Greg grew up in the Detroit area alongside his brother, Michael David Sillence. Greg was a kind and humble man with a heart of gold. Though...
Narissa Grace Shaul-Heller
Dec 3, 2025
Narissa Grace Shaul-Heller, 45, passed away in the early morning of December 3, 2025, in Traverse City, MI after fighting a long illness. Narissa was born on April 4, 1980 to her loving parents, Mark and Joan Shaul in Cadillac, MI. Narissa graduated from Cadillac High School and went on to college and got her masters in Psychology. She spent...
Rosalie Kay Johnson
Dec 3, 2025
Rosalie Kay Johnson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on June 16, 1946, Rosalie spent most of her life in Bear Lake, Michigan, and also lived in Manistee, Onekama, and later Traverse City. Rosalie was known for her warm heart, vibrant spirit, and love for life. She enjoyed dancing, reading, snowmobiling, and...
Janet M. Kerr
Dec 3, 2025
Janet M. Kerr, 95, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Traverse Manor on December 3rd, 2025. Janet was born on January 10, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a beloved Kindergarten Teacher in Ypsilanti and Detroit for many years. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and was very involved with the Cancer Society of Michigan....
Miller H. Schuck Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Miller Harry Schuck, Jr., a man of quiet strength, deep loyalty, and lifelong love for family and the outdoors, passed away at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, craftsmanship, faith, and the gentle example of a life well lived. Born and raised in Marquette, Michigan by his mother Jean (Ojala) Schuck, Miller grew up fishing with cousins, playing...
John F. Hutchison
Dec 2, 2025
John F. Hutchison, 77, of Empire, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Munson Medical Center. John was born on August 7, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John and Catherine Hutchison. He was married to his wife, Anna on December 20, 2000, in Leelanau County. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He had...
Roberta Ann Cox
Dec 1, 2025
Roberta Ann Cox, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. Bobbi was born on January 20, 1940 in Pontiac to the late James and Eva (Malone) Hunt. She grew up alongside her siblings Jim, Frances and her twin sister Jeannine all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved...
Nancy S. Moyes
Nov 28, 2025
Nancy Sommerville Moyes, 76, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 after a ten year struggle with dementia. She died peacefully at French Manor, while under hospice care. Nancy was born on September 30, 1949 in Detroit to Wilson and Eleanor Sommerville. At an early age, Nancy discovered the power and beauty of music, which would soon...
