John Olson Jr.
Nov 11, 2026
Kenneth John Olson Jr., 83 of Traverse City passed away November 11, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026 from 4-7pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Saturday November 28, 2026 at Mission Hill Church at 11am with a visitation starting at 10am. A full obituary will be posted soon. www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
Marvin Wayne Lindstrom
Nov 11, 2026
Marvin Wayne Lindstrom, age 94 of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Orchard Creek Rehab facility while on hospice care.
Marvin, who used his middle name Wayne, was born on January 31, 1932, in Negaunee, MI to Elmer and Tyne (Hill) Lindstrom. Wayne grew up in Negaunee where he learned to love nature.
Wayne graduated from Negaunee...
David Albert Lienau
Nov 8, 2026
David Albert Lienau, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. David was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Howard and Leona (Schilk) Lienau. Beloved husband of Jane and loving father of Mark Lienau and Gail Adams. He was the proud grandfather of Jacob and Nicholas Adams.
David was a graduate of Lutheran High...
Jeanne Marie Piché
Nov 8, 2026
Jeanne Marie Piché, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on November 8, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her love, her traditions, and the memories of a lifetime spent together.
Jeanne was born in Chicago to Jeremiah and Regina (Hogan) Moynihan. Proud of her Irish heritage, Jeanne especially enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Her Irish roots were...
Lary B. Sampson
Nov 8, 2026
Lary B. Sampson, of Traverse City, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Lary was born on August 19, 1938, to the late L. Raymond and Billie (Bird) Sampson. He grew up in Waterford, Michigan, and went on to attend the University of Michigan before graduating from Western Michigan University. He continued his education...
James Allen McCall
Nov 6, 2026
James Allen McCall, lovingly known as Poppi, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on August 28, 1943, Jim was the son of Jack (Rose) J. McCall and Margaret J. Redel. After his mother passed away when he was 15 months old, he was raised by her sister, Ethel “Peggy,” and Alton Rich, as his mother...
Sharon Marie Casey-Hook
Nov 6, 2026
Sharon Marie Casey-Hook, 66, of Traverse City, passed away on November 6, 2026, at Munson Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Sharon was born in Petoskey, Michigan, to the late John and Betty (Burley) Casey. She grew up in the small town of Alanson and always appreciated her small town roots. She was also a proud and devoted...
Phyllis Powell
Nov 5, 2026
Phyllis Ann Powell, age 94, of Traverse City, passed away on November 5, 2026. Amidst her courageous fight against cancer, Phyllis took an unexpected fall from which she was unable to recover.
Phyllis was born and raised in Traverse City and has lived in the area her entire life. She worked for 34 years at Grand Traverse County as the Chief...
Elizabeth "Betsie" P. Kortokrax
Nov 5, 2026
Elizabeth Patterson (Beals) Kortokrax, 73, of Traverse City died peacefully in her home on November 5, 2026 with her husband Larry and his sister Glenda at her side.
Born September 30, 1953, in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of William C. and Elizabeth M. Beals. Known by all as Betsie, she grew up in Lathrup Village, graduating from Southfield...
Ivan Joseph Kalchik
Nov 2, 2026
Ivan Joseph Kalchik passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at age 96 surrounded by family.
He was born March 6, 1930, in Northport (Gill’s Pier), Michigan. Ivan was one of 11 children born to Wencel and Barbara (Korson) Kalchik on their family farm. Ivan resided on the farm until he enlisted into the military service.
He served in the Air Force during...
Sandra Kaye Lovano
Nov 1, 2026
Sandra Lovano, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Sandy spent her life creating a warm, welcoming environment for everyone she met. Her greatest pride and joy was her large family. Sandy and Joe Gildursky raised five children with endless love, and dedication, teaching them the values of kindness and hard...
Stacey Short
Oct 31, 2026
Ms. Stacey Short, age 61, passed away on October 31, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Stacey was born on May 14, 1965, in Bay City, Michigan, to Ray and Rosalee (Breza) Short. The youngest of the family, Stacey grew up surrounded by the love of her family.
During her high school years, Stacey enjoyed staying active and involved. She was a member...
Robert "Bob" Kutulis
Oct 31, 2026
Abridged Obituary:
Robert Wayne “Bob” Kutulis passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 31, 2026. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to John George Kutulis and Alma Ruth Fenne, he built a life devoted to family, country, and fellow veterans.
An Eagle Scout, Bob began his military service in the Marine Corps Reserve before joining the United States Air Force in...
Patricia Ellen Masino
Oct 31, 2026
Patricia Ellen Masino, age 85, of Copemish, MI passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Patricia Masino was a Christian woman who loved God and her family. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Aunt.
She has been a minister and worked at a few nursing homes, but her passion was teaching and spreading God’s word. She never met a...
Karen Elizabeth Manthei
Oct 30, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Manthei, 81, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly at Munson Medical Center.
Karen was born on May 31, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Joseph Martin and Ruth Della (Collins) Henke. Growing up surrounded by cousins in the Grosse Pointe area, she spent her days by the water and attended Saint Paul on the Lake Catholic Church. Karen...
Donald Eugene Hendges
Oct 30, 2026
Donald “Don” Eugene Hendges, 72, passed away October 30, 2026.
Don was born in Traverse City on October 3, 1954, the son of Delton Sr. and Maxine (Gordon) Hendges. He married the love of his life, Karen Wares on September 10, 1977. They had two sons, Matt and Terry.
Don was a kind man; he would do anything for anyone. He loved...
Robert Samuel Dumont
Oct 29, 2026
Robert Samuel Dumont, 83, of Traverse City, passed away on October 29, 2026.
Robert was born on August 28, 1943, in Muskegon, Michigan, to the late Samuel and Virginia (Freeland) Dumont. After finishing school, he served his country in the United States Air Force. He took pride in being a veteran throughout his life and was a member of the American...
Samuel "Sam" Bossingham
Oct 29, 2026
Samuel Emery Bossingham passed away on October 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Throughout his remarkable 103 years, Sam faced countless challenges that he not only survived, but thrived in spite of. Through it all, he remained focused, hard-working, and determined, with an unrelenting spirit.
He miraculously survived some of the most defining battles in World War II. At just 18...
Bonnie Isabelle Schroeder
Oct 29, 2026
Bonnie Isabelle Schroeder, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at French Manor Terra in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born on November 4, 1941, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Bonnie was a devoted Christian whose faith was an important part of her life. She was always involved in her church community, where she shared her love of music by...
Judith Kay DeNoyer
Oct 28, 2026
Judith Kay DeNoyer, 83, passed away peacefully at the Willow Cottage at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
Judy was born on December 6, 1942 in Rock Island, IL to the late Grant and Pauline (Miller) Lewis.
On August 8, 1964 she married Raymond DeNoyer in Traverse City.
Judy was a Registered Nurse and cared for others for over 50 years. In her free time,...
