Jane Ann Martin
Sep 30, 2022
Jane Ann Martin, 75, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Jane's complete obituary will appear at a later time.
Marian Evelyn Hamlin
Sep 29, 2022
Marian Evelyn Hamlin of Elmwood Township, Michigan, (formerly of Dearborn, Michigan), age 95, entered her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Marian was born on July 19, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan to German immigrants Gottlieb and Emelia (Kirsch) Gietzel. An outstanding student, she learned how to sew and cook in high school, but also had...
Shirley Anne Whall
Sep 29, 2022
Shirley Anne Werthman Whall died on September 29, 2022, from complications related to Parkinson's disease. She was 86. Shirley was born in Detroit on November 29, 1935, to Jerome and Mildred Werthman. She and her late husband, Joseph R. Whall, "met cute" when seated in alphabetical order at the University of Detroit. They married on Aug. 16, 1958, and lived...
Rick Leach
Sep 28, 2022
Rick Kenneth Leach died on September 28th in Traverse City, MI. He was born in Cadillac, MI on April 14th 1958. Rick attended Cadillac High School and went to NMC in Traverse City. Rick "Tuna" spent many years working in local restaurants. During this time he gained a love of cooking and creating recipes. He left the restaurant business to...
Edward Putnam Dewar
Sep 27, 2022
Edward Putnam Dewar, 80, of Traverse City died peacefully at home with his children by his side on September 27, 2022. Ed was born to the late Vern and Beulah (Putnam) Dewar in Traverse City on November 20, 1941. After growing up in Traverse City, Ed moved to the greater Detroit area to work as a funeral director. He cared...
John Lewis Evans
Sep 26, 2022
Please join the family online at https://youtu.be/Bj_61amfXW8 if you are unable to attend the service in person. John died peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, two days shy of his 77th birthday, with his family surrounding him. Born in Highland Park, MI to Eldred Lewis and Hazel (Mills) Evans, John went to Highland Park High School and graduated...
Clara Millross
Sep 25, 2022
Clara Mae Millross, 90, of Traverse City, passed away September 25, 2022. She was born July 27, 1932, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to parents Christine and Leonard Gaffin. Clara grew up on a farm in Harrisburgh, South Dakota, with her brother Richard. Clara married Leonard C. Millross on August 10, 1956, in Harrisburgh, South Dakota. Clara earned her Master's degree...
Peter Michael Strom
Sep 23, 2022
Peter "Pete" Michael Strom, 80, friend to many, business man, and steward to Traverse City, passed away Friday September 23, 2022, at Medilodge of Traverse City after a long illness. He was born In Grinnell, Iowa, to the late Irwin and Mary Alice (Shriver) Strom on September 4, 1942. Upon graduating from Traverse City Central High and Central Michigan University,...
Loretta Fashbaugh Mccoy Baker
Sep 22, 2022
Loretta Fashbaugh McCoy Baker, passed away in the comfort of her home in Hudson, Florida on September 22, 2022. She was born to Arthur Fashbaugh and Matilda (Rokos) Fashbaugh on December 14, 1935 in Traverse City, MI. She wants it known that she was 86 years young! She was raised with her three siblings at her parents tourist camp, Fashbaugh's...
Rex Shugart
Sep 22, 2022
Rex Shugart, 92, of Bingham Township, passed away peacefully at home, under the care of his family and hospice. Rex was born on June 12, 1930 to the late Oscar and Ladessa (Shreeve) on a dairy and cherry farm in Leelanau County. He was one of six boys. In 1947 Rex graduated from Traverse City High School, then enlisted in...
Monica Osborne Balachandran
Sep 21, 2022
Monica Osborne Balachandran, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. In accordance with Monica's wishes cremation and private family services have taken place.
Ruth Garnet Scott
Sep 20, 2022
Ruth Garnet Scott, 95, of Traverse City, MI and formerly of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in Traverse City. Ruth was born as one of 16 children to the late Delford and Jessie (Starrett) Hambel. She married the late Perry Ray Irvin in 1947. After his passing she eventually married the late Dana Scott in 1993. While...
Charles F. Park Jr.
Sep 19, 2022
Charles Frederick Park, Jr., 66, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Villa at Traverse Point. Charles was born on May 28, 1956 in Grayling, Michigan to Charles and Maureen (Eagle) Park. He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1974. Charles' faith in Jesus was the center of his life, he was a...
Joseph Robert Price Phd
Sep 18, 2022
Joseph Robert Price died peacefully in his Traverse City home on Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born in Glendale, California, in 1931. Many of his years were lived in Florida where he graduated from Florida Southern College and later earned a masters and doctorate at the University of Florida. He was a psychologist and worked in a variety of...
Loretta Mae Ouwerkerk
Sep 18, 2022
Loretta Mae Ouwerkerk, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in her home at Traverse Manor. Loretta was born on December 25, 1933 in Northport, MI to the late Edwin and Shirley (Gill) Carlson. She married the late Michael E. Ouwerkerk on September 10, 1955 in Gills Pier, MI. Together they lovingly raised two daughters...
May Charlotte Trudgen
Sep 16, 2022
May Charlotte Trudgen, age 90, of Traverse City, died on Sept. 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Born Aug. 2, 1932 in Lansing, she was the daughter of Cassimer and Della (Pratt) Leonard. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Bruce of 62 years, and her brother John (Marilyn...
Timothy W. Strobl
Sep 16, 2022
Timothy Strobl, 57, passed away September 16, 2022. The most amazing man in the world, now rests among the angels. A Celebration of Life Open House will take place on Saturday October 15, 2022 from 2p-6p at the Silver Lake Recreation Area, Playground Pavilion.
Sandra Dee Hovermale
Sep 15, 2022
Sandra Dee Hovermale of Bellaire, Michigan, formerly of Jamestown, Indiana, age 86, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Sandy was born to Clarence "Jack" and Ethel (Cook) Price in Crawfordsville, Indiana on October 31, 1935. She and John Ora Hovermale were childhood sweethearts. The day after high school graduation, she traveled with family to Manhattan, KS where John was...
Bobbie A. Schott
Sep 14, 2022
Roberta A. Schott, 97, of Williamsburg, MI died September 14, 2022 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, MI. Bobbie was born January 19, 1925 in Cincinnati, OH the daughter of Robert E. and Florence Kemmeter Havemann. She grew up in Terrace Park, Ohio and attended Terrace Park School. On September 17, 1949, she married Joseph V. Schott II in Terrace...
Leslie E. Anderson
Sep 14, 2022
Leslie "Les" E. Anderson, 90, of Grawn, passed away September 14, 2022 at home. Leslie was born in Three Rivers, MI to the late Elmer and Mildred (Romig) on May 7, 1932. After graduating high school Leslie honorably served the country in the US Airforce. He was humbled by his experiences and also honored to serve. In 1963 he met...
