Frank Joseph Scott
Dec 10, 2022
Frank Joseph Scott, 70, of Buckley, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Frank was born on March 25, 1952 in Cheboygan, Michigan to the late Percy and Iris (Duffiney) Scott. Frank enjoyed fishing, he could often be found spending time tinkering around the house or in his man cave. He is survived by...
Beth Bannister
Dec 8, 2022
Elizabeth "Beth" Bannister Beth Bannister, 75, of Traverse City, died on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Medilodge of Grand Traverse County after a courageous battle with ALS. Beth was born on September 30, 1947, in Detroit, to Richard and Elizabeth Bannister, and spent the entirety of her childhood and teen years in the suburban Detroit area, with the exception of...
Diann Avery
Dec 6, 2022
Diann Carol Avery (Tomaszewski), 57, of Traverse City, passed away December 6, 2022 after a heroic battle with cancer. Diann was born December 8, 1964, to Harry and Geraldine (Giese) in Mt. Clemens, MI She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1983. On May 31, 1986 she married Daniel S. Avery at Trinity Lutheran Church. They shared a...
Porter John Martin
Dec 5, 2022
Do all the good you can By all the means you can In all the ways you can At all the times you can In all the places you can To all the people you can As long as ever you can – John Wesley Porter John Martin of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Shabbona, Illinois, passed away Monday, December...
Patricia Anne Littlefield
Dec 5, 2022
Patricia Anne Littlefield passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 5th surrounded by her five children and her loyal dog. Her death came after an 8 year brave and determined battle with Multiple Myeloma. Patricia was born a twin on November 10, 1942 to Patricia and Michael Elias. She graduated from East Detroit High school and went on...
Jonathan "Tim" Deegan
Dec 5, 2022
Jonathan Timothy Deegan, known by friends and family as Tim, unexpectedly passed away December 5th, 2022 at the young age of 48. He graduated from Suttons Bay Public Schools in 1993, received his BA in Geography in 1999 from Northern Michigan University and did some graduate work at Western Michigan University. However, it didn't take him long at all realize...
Allison "Alli" Jo Baker
Dec 5, 2022
On December 5th, our dear sweet Alli went to join her family in heaven. Compassionate, loving, caring and loyal would be just a few words that best describes Alli. You couldn't help but love her from the moment you met her. Her personality was contagious, energetic, funny, outgoing and adventurous. She was our little spitfire. Alli was up to doing...
Beverly Ann Schwenter
Dec 5, 2022
Beverly "Bev" Ann Schwenter, age 83, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Munson Medical Center with her husband nearby. Bev was born at home on February 19, 1939, in Traverse City, to the late Arthur and M. Iris (Jordan) Carpenter. She was the fourth of six children. Bev graduated from Traverse City Senior High School...
Mark Angelo Primo
Dec 3, 2022
Mark Angelo Primo, 81 of Traverse City passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 with his family at his side after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. Mark was born on February 19, 1941, in Detroit, MI to the late Angelo and Marguerite (Arsenault) Primo, the oldest of eight siblings. He attended Catholic Central High School in Detroit and...
Leon Joseph Lysaght Jr.
Dec 2, 2022
Leon Joseph Lysaght Jr. (Rocky) peacefully departed this earthly life on December 2, 2022, while his family and priest held vigil by his bedside. Leon was born August 25, 1940, to his devoted parents, Helen and Leon Lysaght, Sr. in Butte, Montana. He had an idyllic childhood immersed in Serbian and Butte culture, and he was blessed to have grown...
Patricia Scheffler
Dec 2, 2022
Patricia Ann Scheffler was born in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of three, on July 16, 1933. She attended Hillsdale College where she received a bachelor's degree in education and met her beloved husband Carl, whom she married in 1956 and together they had two children. While raising their two children, she earned her master's degree in Library Science from Central...
Frank Malewitz
Dec 2, 2022
Traverse City: In the wee small hours of the morning, on December 2, 2022, Frank Malewitz died peacefully, surrounded by his loving children. Buoyed by his faith, he was lifted by his angels into the arms of his loving wife Joan. Frank was born in Jackson, Michigan, to William and Anna (Watson) Malewitz, on September 25, 1928. He lost both...
Alice Marie Weyand
Nov 30, 2022
Alice Marie Weyand. 84. of Traverse City passed away at home on November 30, 2022. Alice was born in Glens Falls, NY on June 14, 1938 to the late Helen (Kellen) and Wilbur Turner. Kind, warm, caring, and compassionate. Alice touched many lives. She was a Registered Nurse having earned her nursing diploma from St. Peter's College of Nursing in...
Samuel "Sam" Thompson
Nov 30, 2022
Samuel "Sam" L. Thompson, 78, of Green Lake, passed away November 30, 2022. Sam was born to the late Samuel and Thelma (Hartman) Thompson in Detroit, MI on February 10, 1944. Although a few days early, his mom thought he was the cutest little cupid angel ever. Honorably, Sam served our country in the US Navy. One of his most...
Lucie Gertude Irmen
Nov 30, 2022
Lucie Gertrude (Beauchemin) Irmen of Traverse City, MI. passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022, at the age of 88. Born in St. Gregoire, Quebec, Canada on February 4, 1934, to the late Charles Etienne Beauchemin and Germaine (Duguay). Beloved wife of the late Duane E. Irmen. She will be greatly missed by her 3 children: Gregory (& Ellen) Irmen...
Jeffery Turner
Nov 30, 2022
Jeffrey Lynn Turner of Traverse City, MI, passed away in his home at the age of 79 on Wednesday November 30th, 2022. He was born on Valentine's Day, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan to J. Maxwell and Genevieve (Jozwiak) Turner. Jeff is survived by his two brothers, Joseph Turner of Saginaw, MI and Ken (Geri) Turner of Standish, MI; as well...
Betty Jean Black
Nov 30, 2022
Betty Jean Black, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Fred Winowiecki
Nov 29, 2022
Frederick James Winowiecki - more commonly known as Fred, Freddy, Dad or Papa - passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 29, 2022 at the age of 89. If he were here, he'd tell you he was just resting his eyes. On November 10th, 1933, Fred was born 8th in a family of 9 children to parents Clara Osga...
John "Dan" Daniel Hitchens
Nov 29, 2022
John Daniel "Dan" Hitchens, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Dan was born on September 12, 1933 to Arthur and Gertrude Hitchens in Detroit. The youngest of their ten children, Dan graduated from DeLaSalle High School and the University of Detroit College of Engineering. He married Jessie Zimmerman and they had five children before moving to Traverse City...
Jack B. Robbins
Nov 29, 2022
Traverse City – Jack B. Robbins, 91, lifelong resident of Traverse City passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022. Jack was born on April 28, 1931 in Traverse City to the late Elisha and Julia (Iverson) Robbins. He attended the Sabin one-room school house on Cass road and was taught by his older sister Margaret. He graduated from Traverse City...
