Shirley Priest
Jul 28, 2026
Shirley Priest, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on July 28, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Loretta Plamondon, her lifelong partner, James Burkhart, her beloved son, Kenneth Priest.
Shirley is survived by her children, Jean Case, Jennifer Case, Edward Priest, and Magnolia Cooper; cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and...
Betty "Bunny" Jane Lanham
Jul 28, 2026
Betty “Bunny” Jane Lanham, 79, of Maple City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Bunny was born on April 12, 1947, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Walter and Jennie (Herron) Wilms. She earned the nickname “Bunny” because she was born at Easter, and the name stayed with her throughout her...
Ben Ditta
Jul 27, 2026
Benny DItta, 92, of Traverse City, passed away on July 26, 2026.
Benny was born on December 2, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Nicola and Angela (Aloia) Ditta.
After graduating from high school in Detroit, Benny held various jobs until joining the Army, where he was stationed in Germany. After honorably completing his military service, Benny attended Wayne State University...
Griffin Anthony Arends
Jul 26, 2026
Griffin Anthony Arends, 22, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2026.
Griffin was born on March 24, 2004; the beloved son of Creig Anthony and Lisa Soojung (Griffin) Arends and brother to Elena. He came into this world the same way he lived his whole life: large head full of hair, and filling the room with his huge...
Barbara Good
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara Anne Good, 88, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 at Orchard Creek with her beloved family by her side.
Barb was born on March 11, 1938 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Herman and Anna (Christman) Waechter. She attended John Adams high school in South Bend. During those years, she was very active in gymnastics...
Jerome Francis Peplinski
Jul 25, 2026
Jerome Francis Peplinski, of Maple City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 25, 2026, at the age of 73.
Jerome was born in Traverse City, Michigan, on May 12, 1953, to Francis and Anna (Winowiecki) Peplinski. He graduated from Traverse City Senior High School in 1971. While still in school, he began working as an Inventory Associate through the...
Sharon Jeanne Perszyk Fidler
Jul 25, 2026
Sharon Jeanne Perszyk Fidler, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on July 25, 2026.
Born on March 26, 1944, in Traverse City, she was the daughter of Anthony and Blanche McCarthy Perszyk.
A 1962 graduate of Traverse City Central High School, Sharon was the valedictorian of her class. In her early years, she performed in numerous plays at the Cherry County...
Annette Lou Kreh
Jul 25, 2026
Annette Lou Kreh, 84, passed away on July 25, 2026 at French Manor in Traverse City, MI. Born in Midland, MI, on Oct. 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James and Blanche LaLonde.
Annette dedicated her early years to being a full-time mother, deeply devoted to God and her family. She found great joy over the years...
Rodney Jerome Wilson
Jul 25, 2026
Rodney Jerome Wilson, age 96, passed away July 25th, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 26, 1930, born to Ralph Wilson and Wilma (Bensinger) Grubaugh.
Rodney grew up in northern Michigan and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1948. At that time, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorably served...
Diana Jean Viskochil
Jul 24, 2026
Diana Jean (Ferguson) Viskochil, 82, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026. Diana's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Dr. Paul James Ward
Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Paul James Ward, 70, of Traverse City passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 22. He was surrounded by an ocean of love after his Leukemia returned from remission. Paul Ward was born on July 12, 1956, in Albany, NY to Harold Ward and Rosemary Ward. He married the first love of his life Pauline “Paula” Ward on...
Marvin Leroy Emery
Jul 20, 2026
Marvin L. Emery, Age 82, of Traverse City, has gone to be with his Lord Monday, July 20, 2026. He was surrounded by his family, following a long battle of illness. Marvin was born November 6, 1943, in Quincy, Illinois, to the late James and Rachel Emery. He was the second of four boys.
Marv was a loving husband, father, and...
Joseph Aja
Jul 20, 2026
Joseph S. Aja passed away on his 97th birthday on July 20, 2026. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended Western High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science from the Detroit College of Pharmacy (Wayne State University). An Army veteran of the Korean War period, Joseph attained the rank of Sergeant and served in...
Deborah Kay Roosevelt
Jul 19, 2026
Deborah Kay (Adams) Roosevelt was born in Traverse City Michigan May 24th 1950. She Died July 19th 2026.
She is now reunited with the love of her life; her loving husband of 51 years David Lee Roosevelt. She will be greatly missed by her Children; Son Sean Roosevelt, daughters Tracy (Jeff) Knight and Erin ( Shannon) Roosevelt.
She leaves behind Granddaughters Molly...
Robert James Lamb
Jul 19, 2026
Robert James Lamb 3/14/44 – 7/19/26
Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 14, 1944, to Helen and John Lamb, the fourth of their five children. He attended Christ the King Catholic School before graduating from Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1962. He went on to attend Ferris State University and Eastern Michigan University before being drafted into the...
Mary Lee Penny
Jul 15, 2026
Mary Lee Penny, age 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1942, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to her loving parents, Leland and Marie (VanAken) Doxtader.
Mary's greatest blessing in life was the love she shared with her husband, William "John" Penny. The two were united in marriage on December 1, 1961,...
Duane Borsvold
Jul 14, 2026
Duane Eric Borsvold closed his final tab on Tuesday, July 14, at the age of 57. Duane was born in Detroit, MI, on February 28, 1969. Growing up in Novi, MI, he was an active member of his church's youth group and participated in the band program at Novi High School. Duane met his wife, Tracey (Fritz) in high school and...
Leona Louise Reed
Jul 14, 2026
Leona Louise Reed, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Leona's complete obituary will appear at a later date.
Anita Cavender
Jul 14, 2026
Della “Anita” Cavender, 101, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan.
Born on August 26, 1924, in Hamilton, Ohio, Anita was the daughter of Palmer and Christine Buckingham and grew up with her sisters, Joanne and Jane, in a loving, faith-filled home. She graduated as salutatorian of her high school class and married...
Anthony "Tony" Fuscone
Jul 13, 2026
Anthony Joseph Fuscone, age 81, of Schaumburg, IL and Cadillac, MI passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Tony was born on June 17, 1945, in Chicago, IL, within a household of Italian heritage, with love from his family, extended relatives and friends. He would never be harmful to others and would become a good son, brother, and uncle.
Tony is survived...
