Christopher E. Rydahl
Sep 5, 2022
Christopher Eugene Rydahl, 71, of Traverse City, passed away September 5th, 2022, in the comfort of his home and under the care of his loving wife, Cynthia (Sladek), and in the presence of several close friends and family members. Chris was born to Eugene and Lois (Walkley) Rydahl in Mt. Pleasant, MI on December 3, 1950. He was the eldest...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Bauer
Sep 4, 2022
Charles Edward Bauer of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at French Manor on LaFranier from complications of a neurological disease. He was born to Herman and Dorothy (Blacklaw) Bauer on March 11, 1942, in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Chuck was a member of the first graduating class of Henry Ford High School in 1960, and went on...
David A. Bathje
Sep 4, 2022
David Arnold Bathje, 67, of Traverse City passed away September 4, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Dave was born on November 12, 1954 in Detroit to Arnold August and Lois Elaine (Fahselt) Bathje. Dave grew up in Rogers City and graduated from Lutheran East High School in Harper Woods in 1972. He then went on to study at U of...
John C. Stanisz
Sep 3, 2022
John C. Stanisz, 88, of Traverse City formerly of Dearborn Heights passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022. John was born on August 29, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Julia (Czyz) Stanisz. He was married to Barbara J. Stanisz for 56 years, Barbara proceeded him in death on April 26, 2015. John is survived by his...
Rita May Smith
Sep 1, 2022
Rita Smith, a long-time resident of Dearborn Heights passed away onto her next adventure on September 1, 2022, with her family by her side. Rita was born on July 15, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Phillip and Beatrice (Powers) Smith. She was proceeded in death by her brothers; Owen and Phil and her sisters; Doris and Shirly. She...
Mary Anne Samuelson
Aug 31, 2022
Mary Anne Samuelson, 85, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Mary was born on August 31, 1937 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late John and Gladys (Donison) Balan. Shortly after her family relocated to Chatham, Ontario. After graduating from high school, she moved to Windsor, Ontario and began a lifelong career...
Kathleen M. Dewar
Aug 29, 2022
Kathleen Mary Dewar, 74, entered eternal life August 29, 2022. Kathleen was born to the late Robert and Marie (Allen) Sweeney in Detroit, MI on January 21, 1948. Kathleen was many things to many people. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. A care taker as a Registered Nurse, a social butterfly, avid fisher-woman, and enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre. She...
Jeffrey Chalup
Aug 29, 2022
Jeffrey Chalup, 65, of Empire, passed away August 29, 2022. At this time no services are planned.
Jack Joseph Csernits
Aug 29, 2022
Jack Joseph Csernits, 75, of Kewadin, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Munson Hospice House. Jack was born on June 8, 1947 in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Peterson) Csernits. Jack Csernits along with his beautiful wife Julie lived in paradise on Lake Michigan, in Kewadin, Michigan. His life was his family,...
Patricia Ross
Aug 28, 2022
Pat Ross, 83, passed away on August 28, 2022, at Munson Hospice House. Pat was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Helen and Perry Kroupa on July 1, 1939. Pat grew up on the Old Mission Peninsula and attended Traverse City Central High School. Pat later attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. She was married to the late Dean...
Jeffrey Alan Tibbits
Aug 28, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Tibbits passed away on August 28, 2022 at home in Cedar, Michigan. He will be remembered as a loving and supportive husband, son, brother and family member, as well as a loyal supporter of his alma mater, Michigan State University. An avid outdoorsman and conservationist, he loved northern Michigan and its fishing, wildlife and recreation. He obtained National...
Mary Lindley
Aug 27, 2022
Mary Vivian Lindley (formerly Nason), 101, of Traverse City, died August 27, 2022. She was born in Menominee, MI, daughter to George and Margaret (Hendges) Nason, August 25, 1921. Mary and Ralph Lindley married in 1941. Ralph preceded Mary in death in July of 1996. Mary was a long-time member of Bayview Wesleyan Church. She leaves behind her children Janice...
Cathleen E. Stone
Aug 26, 2022
Cathleen E. Stone of Cheboygan, Michigan passed away in Traverse City on August 26, 2022. Cathy was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Robert A. and Ellen R. (Hannon) Stone on April 3, 1950. She attended Immaculate Conception Elementary and graduated from Traverse City St. Francis High School with the class of 1968. Cathy earned an Associate of Arts from...
Portia Ann Mcdermid
Aug 25, 2022
Portia Ann McDermid, 57, of Buckley, passed away August 25, 2022. Although her life was far too short, the time she was with us she lived big and with a lot moments full of glitter. Portia was born in Garden Grove, California on September 4, 1964 to the late Bruce Harold and Bonnie (Houghtaling) McDermid. One of four children, she...
Anne Shier
Aug 24, 2022
"Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31:31 The Lord wholly healed and called Anne Therese (Alger) Shier, age 70, to her eternal home on August 24, 2022. Anne now rests with her Savior. After more than three years of living life to the fullest with...
Barbara Doty Vogel
Aug 24, 2022
Barbara Doty Vogel, 96, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Orchard Creek. Barb was born on March 23, 1926 in Staten Island, NY, as the daughter of the late Solomon and Gertrude Coppens. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Vogel. In addition to her parents and George, she was preceded in death...
Ron G. Martin
Aug 23, 2022
Ron Martin of Kingsley, Michigan, age 71, passed away at Munson Medical Center on August 23, 2022, with his family by his side. Ron was born in Detroit to the late George and Helen (Kruso) Martin on September 3, 1950. As a young man, Ron proudly and courageously served his flag and country in the U.S. Army earning an Air...
Kathleen Hopkins
Aug 22, 2022
Native Michigander, happiest in well-worn flannel, denim, and trekking boots hiking on a backwoods trail or two-track. Lifelong student of nature, science, art, and design. Personally designed and planted hundreds of native plant habitats. Degree in computer science. Gourmet healthy cook -- with the occasional fat and juicy ballpark style hot dog stuffed with smoked Gouda, Vidalia and wrapped in...
Kathleen Schafer
Aug 22, 2022
Native Michigander, happiest in well-worn flannel, denim, and trekking boots hiking on a backwoods trail or two-track. Lifelong student of nature, science, art, and design. Personally designed and planted hundreds of native plant habitats. Degree in computer science. Gourmet healthy cook -- with the occasional fat and juicy ballpark style hot dog stuffed with smoked Gouda, Vidalia and wrapped in...
Wendy Sharpe Taggart
Aug 20, 2022
Wendy Sharpe Taggart 6/17/1951 – 8/20/2022 Wendy Sharpe Taggart (71), resident of Traverse City, MI, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Wendy led a vibrant, passionate life. Her family and friends will forever remember her radiant smile, welcoming spirit and constant desire to spend time with and bring all of her...
