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Lorraine Smith

Lorraine Smith

Jan 15, 2023

Lorraine Smith passed away on January 15, 2023, at Munson Medical Center from injuries she sustained from a auto accident on December 22. She lived an amazing life full of adventure and beauty. She modeled as a teenager while receiving medals for firearm marksmanship. She worked her entire life, except for a few years after having her only child, and...

Dr. Kim Donald Wright

Dr. Kim Donald Wright

Jan 15, 2023

Dr. Kim Donald Wright of Lake Ann, Michigan, formerly of Flushing, age 68, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his Lake Ann home with his loving wife. Kim was born to Donald and Lucille (Schutt) Wright in Midland, Michigan on April 3, 1954. Kim grew up in Midland and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Michigan...

Lorraine "Lorri" Marie Wolf

Lorraine "Lorri" Marie Wolf

Jan 15, 2023

Lorri Wolf, 62, was called to heaven on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with her husband, Doug, her step-son, Michael, and her westie, Lola, at her side after an almost six-year battle with stage four colon cancer. She was born July 12, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of William Kerrigan and Brenda Fox Kerrigan. She was predeceased by her father,...

Lucile Rose Lickteig

Lucile Rose Lickteig

Jan 14, 2023

Lucile Rose (Schwind) Lickteig, 97, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. We know she was greeted at the gates of heaven by her savior Jesus Christ, his blessed mother Mary, and quickly ran into the arms of her beloved husband Joe and son Martin for hugs and kisses! Lucile was born on a...

Lois Elaine Bathje

Lois Elaine Bathje

Jan 13, 2023

Lois Elaine Bathje, 93, of Traverse City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2023. Born October 26, 1929 in Flint she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Fahselt. Lois married Arnold A. Bathje on August 10, 1949 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Flint. Their marriage was built upon...

Christopher M. Wasnock

Christopher M. Wasnock

Jan 12, 2023

Christopher "Chris" Wasnock, 32, of Traverse City, formerly Mio, passed away January 12, 2023. Chris was born July 18, 1990 to Michael and Traci (Carlson) Wasnock in Westbranch, MI. Chris graduated from Fairview High School. Shortly after High school Chris fell in love with working in the heating and cooling profession for many years. Many calling him the "handiest" man...

Dwight Allen Crandall

Dwight Allen Crandall

Jan 11, 2023

Dwight Allen Crandall, 77, of Traverse City, passed away January 11, 2023 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City. His best friend and life partner Kathy Lawrence was at his side. Honorably, Dwight served our Country in the United States Army. Burial of his remains is planned for the spring in a pending National Cemetery.

Joseph "Joe" Kane

Joseph "Joe" Kane

Jan 11, 2023

Joseph "Joe" George Kane, 64, of Traverse City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle with lymphoma. Joe was born April 22, 1958 to the late Erwin "Pete" and Joanne (Wyka) Kane in Sheridan, MI. He was the youngest of seven surviving children, the little "bookend"...

Barbara S. Ryan

Barbara S. Ryan

Jan 8, 2023

Barbara (Saur) Ryan, 91, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away January 8, 2023, at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on January 23, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to George Francis Saur and Rosina Margaret Saur (nee Danhakl). She was the fourth of five children. When Barbara was 3 years old, her dad contracted strep...

Anita Marie Snyder

Anita Marie Snyder

Jan 8, 2023

Anita Marie Snyder (Chase) December 20, 1932, to January 8, 2023 "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." ― C.S. Lewis. Our mom Anita would agree. She was a veracious reader, an artist, and a mother. Being a mother is what she was most proud of. With our father...

Jeffrey Alan Larson

Jeffrey Alan Larson

Jan 8, 2023

Jeffrey Alan Larson of Traverse City, Michigan, age 70, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023. Jeffrey was born to the late Alan and Marilyn (Wahl) Larson on November 9, 1952 and was a longtime resident of the area. Jeffrey attended Central High School where he demonstrated his love for football. He eventually went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree...

Cornelia Hart

Cornelia Hart

Jan 7, 2023

Cornelia Hart had two late in life goals: To conclude her journey in her beloved home along East Bay, and to live to be one hundred. She achieved the first goal and made it ninety-eight percent of the way to the second before passing on January 7, 2023. Cornelia was always a high achiever. Cornelia was born December 30, 1924,...

Carlton "Carl" Fry

Carlton "Carl" Fry

Jan 6, 2023

Carlton Ford Fry, 75, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 6, 2023 surrounded by his wife and their three children. Born in White Cloud, Michigan in 1947, Mr. Fry graduated from Mona Shores High School, south of Muskegon, in 1965. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. After serving two years in the Army, he completed...

Conrad Jacob Niergarth

Conrad Jacob Niergarth

Jan 6, 2023

Conrad Jacob Niergarth, age 85, passed on to a better place on Jan. 6, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family and his dog, Ranger. Con was born on Aug. 6, 1937 in Flint, MI and graduated from Flint Central High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1955, and after an honorable discharge, married his only real girlfriend,...

Peter Gerard Zenz

Peter Gerard Zenz

Jan 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Peter Zenz. Peter, age 62, passed away on Jan. 6, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his children. Peter was born on Dec. 28, 1960, in Monroe, MI to the late John T. Zenz and the late Helen G. Zenz. Peter graduated from Monroe Central Catholic...

Phyllis A. Peacock

Phyllis A. Peacock

Jan 6, 2023

Phyllis A. Peacock, 100, of Jenison and formerly of Traverse City, passed away on January 6, 2023. Phyllis was born on December 18, 1922, in Grand Haven MI, to the late Frederick J. and Gertrude (Van Dongen) Rescorla. She married the late Richard E. Peacock on January 20, 1945, also in Grand Haven, MI. Phyllis graduated from Western Michigan University...

Mary Lynn "Lynn" Swanson

Mary Lynn "Lynn" Swanson

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Lynn "Lynn" (Angove) Swanson, 70, bid her family and friends a final farewell on January 6, 2023, at the French Manor South in Traverse City. Lynn had resided there for 20 months following her cancer diagnosis. Lynn was the only daughter—with two brothers—of Ed and Louise Angove of Northville, MI. She had an idyllic childhood with her family and...

Mark A. Ranshaw

Mark A. Ranshaw

Jan 5, 2023

Mark Allen Ranshaw fell asleep in death at the age of 46 on January 5, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. He was loved to the very end, surrounded by his devoted wife and his loving family. Mark was born in Traverse City, MI on September 7, 1976, to Leonard and Janet (Pollington) Ranshaw. He graduated from Traverse City...

Dagmar Maline Morrison

Dagmar Maline Morrison

Jan 3, 2023

Dagmar Maline Morrison of Traverse City, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in her home at Boardman Lake Glens. She was born May 13, 1923, to Carl and Mabel (Hagstrom) Carlson in Muskegon, MI. Dagmar was married to John (Jack) Morrison, Jr. in March of 1944 in Muskegon, and settled in Grand Haven, MI to start a...

Doris L. Fritz

Doris L. Fritz

Jan 1, 2023

Doris L. Fritz, age 100, of Traverse City, peacefully passed away into the arms of her maker, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Doris was born on September 24, 1922, to William and Marjorie (Timerson) Dingman, in Fremont, Michigan. Doris was the first daughter of four children, Robert, Richard and Julia. She lived in Frankfort with her family, before they moved...

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