Damon Lee Schopieray
Apr 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Damon Lee Schopieray, age 27, of Cedar, Michigan, on Friday, April 7, 2023. Damon leaves behind his greatest joys, Hadley Rose and Ella Marie Schopieray; mother of his daughters, Kelsey Caswell; his father Dale Schopieray; mother Angela Hansen; brother Colton Schopieray, his partners in crime Papa and Mimi;...
Myrlin Wayne Smith
Apr 7, 2023
Myrlin Wayne Smith went home to the Lord on the morning of Good Friday, April 7th, 2023. He is survived by his loving children: Debbie (John), Janet (Joe), Wayne (Michele), April (Joel), and Jennifer (Brett), his sister, Patty, and brother, Gary. Wayne was a devoted family man and instilled the importance of working hard and loving unconditionally, always leading by...
Thea Haaren
Apr 6, 2023
Thea Patricia Haaren, 67, of Central Lake, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 with her loving family at her side. Thea was born on September 24, 1955 in Westchester County to Thomas and Patricia (O'Connor) Haaren. She had a beautiful home in Smithtown, New York, where she grew up and raised her own family. She built a gorgeous home in...
Deborah Elizabeth Morawski
Apr 5, 2023
Deborah Elizabeth Henshaw Morawski passed away in the comfort of her home on beautiful Glen Lake, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2023. Debbie – as she was fondly known – lived her life with fierce love and devotion to her husband, children, family, friends (furry ones too), and community alike. She was the first born of three...
Raymond Dowd
Apr 3, 2023
Raymond Charles Dowd, of Milton Township, passed from this life surrounded by his family at home, on April 3, 2023, at the age of 91. Raymond was the beloved husband of Carol (Rapid City) for 69 years. He was the loving father of Don (Mary Anne) Dowd, Evonne (Thomas) Kakos, Marie Smith, Peggy (Daniel) Vandenhemel and Steven Dowd. Raymond was...
Halcyon Nelson
Apr 3, 2023
Halcyon Dorothy Nelson, 96, of Traverse City, passed away the morning of April 3, 2023. She was born in Lansing, daughter to Charles "Chick" Rennie and Margaret Anderson (nee Wheelock). Halcyon leaves behind her son John D. Nelson; grandchildren James Nelson, William Rockwood, Elizabeth John and Matthew Nelson; great-grandchildren, Jaclynn Laisure, Scott (Jade) John, Megan (Dan) Halleck and Claire Nelson;...
Robert "Bob" Shaw
Apr 3, 2023
Robert "Bob" Shaw Traverse City, Died April 3, 2023 Robert "Bob" Arthur Shaw. Born May 28, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, to adoptive parents, Paul Gilbert Shaw and Mary Katherine Landon. The family moved to Traverse City in 1942 after purchasing property in Yuba, MI. They grew alfalfa and potatoes on the bottom land of Yuba Creek while clearing the...
Steven "Steve" Fryer
Apr 3, 2023
Steven "Steve" B. Fryer, 66, of Traverse City, passed away April 3, 2023. An honorably discharged Navy Veteran, Steve came into this world on February 21, 1957 to the late Wallace and Betty (Beck) Fryer in Detroit. He was one of four children, and self-proclaimed as the favorite although the other siblings may disagree. After moving from Detroit, MI prior...
Douglas Alan Higgins
Apr 2, 2023
Douglas Alan Higgins of Interlochen, formally of Traverse City, age 67, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born to Russell and Gayle (Dewey) Higgins on December 17, 1955, in Pontiac, Michigan. Doug was born as the fourth of six children. He received his associate degree from Northwestern Michigan College. He was a Master Electrician in the IBEW...
Marilyn Kay Clear
Apr 1, 2023
Marilyn Kay (Pascoe) Clear passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023 at her home in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by family after a long battle with progressive supra nuclear palsy. Marilyn was born to Milton and Virginia (Crothers) Pascoe on September 16, 1944. She was born during World War II, and during the first two years of her life, she...
Dr. Robert Stanley Brown
Mar 30, 2023
Robert Stanley Brown September 16, 1937- March 30, 2023 As a man, son, husband, father, grandfather, and surgeon, Robert Stanley Brown fully lent his hands, mind, heart and profound Catholic faith to sustain and guide the lives of thousands. Until his final, graceful rest and rebirth he rose early each day to build and rebuild all he could. Whether setting...
Derek Andrew Stark
Mar 29, 2023
Derek Andrew Stark, 43, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Derek was born on March 21, 1980 in Southfield, Michigan to Ronald and Megan (Wagner) Stark. Three years later he would become the best-ever big brother to his sister, Stacy. Derek was a massive sports fan since childhood, who couldn't wait for the Lion's season each...
Maria Hummel
Mar 29, 2023
Maria Asuncion Hummel (nee Roca), 93, passed away March 29, 2023 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, Traverse City, MI. Maria was born on October 11, 1929, to the late Armengol and Josefa (Prats) in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was one of 4 children, one older brother and 2 younger sisters. On April 21, 1963 she married Max Hummel in...
Joan Verlee Haley
Mar 27, 2023
Joan Verlee Haley of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of the Lansing area, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023. She was born in Lansing to Clarence and Faye (Dudley) Parr on April 7, 1932. Joan moved to Traverse City in 1973, and worked for Grand Traverse County Community Mental Health until her retirement. She loved to bowl, and...
Timothy Nash
Mar 27, 2023
Timothy James Nash, 48, died unexpectedly at his home on March 27, 2023 in Cedar, Mich. Born on October 4, 1974 in Traverse City, Mich., Nash was always the life of the party. He grew up between Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula, where he loved to laugh and spend time with his mom and stepdad, sisters and his many...
Lillian Justine Simonelli
Mar 27, 2023
Lillian J. Simonelli of Traverse City, Michigan, age 94, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on March 27, 2023. She was born to Charles and Justine (Frodl) Kotasek on February 12, 1929 in Hopewell, Virginia. A long-time member of Christ the King Parish, she enjoyed extensive international travel while living overseas, gardening, crafting...
Patricia Williams
Mar 26, 2023
Patricia Williams, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Joyce P. Kuras
Mar 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce P. Manley-Kuras, AKA "Grandma Honey," who peacefully left us on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 96. Joyce was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 12, 1926 to the late Glen and Bessie (Lucas) Robling. She grew up in the suburbs of Detroit before marrying...
Norma Hanson
Mar 26, 2023
Norma Catherine Hanson, 76, of Traverse City, passed away March 26, 2023. Norma was born in Oakland County June 4, 1946, daughter to Raymond and Loretta (Mooney) Alexander. On November 7, 1965 she married Lee Hanson in Franklin Michigan. The couple was married for 54 years until Lee's passing in 2020. In 1979, Norma and Lee moved their family up...
Sarah Christine Esper
Mar 25, 2023
Sarah entered the world on June 1, 1976. Her sudden death on March 25th launched her into an eternal life with the Jesus whom she loved. Sarah's life was filled with family time, outdoor adventures, advancing educational opportunities and loving her friends! Sarah was a warm and generous person who was blessed with an effervescent personality and a wacky sense...
