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Barbara Good

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...

Sharon Jeanne Perszyk Fidler

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

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

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...

Dr. Paul James Ward

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Connie Lea Kalonich

Connie Lea Kalonich

Jul 13, 2026

Connie Lea Kalonich, age 67, of Grayling, Michigan (formerly of Gibraltar, Michigan) passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by her husband and kids. Connie was born on October 30, 1958 in Trenton, Michigan to Eugene and Elizabeth Dake.

Connie worked her way up to store director during her 37 years with Spartan....

Shirley Ann Barrett

Shirley Ann Barrett

Jul 13, 2026

Shirley A. Barrett, 94, of Acme, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, under the loving care of Bay Ridge Assisted Living.

A life-long Michigander, Shirley was born in Detroit on February 22, 1932. She was the oldest of six siblings to Otto and Mary (Randazzo) Behrendt. Shirley graduated from both Wayne State University and the University of Michigan with...

Mary Lynn Sondee

Mary Lynn Sondee

Jul 12, 2026

Mary Lynn Sondee, 90 of Traverse City passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 with her family at her side.

Mary Lynn was born on February 15, 1936 in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Charles and Lola (Fisher) McCorkle. She graduated from Manistee High School and DePauw University. Her double majors were Education and Voice. She sang in the University Choir and...

Darlene Pickett

Darlene Pickett

Jul 12, 2026

Our beloved Darlene Joanne Pickett, 88, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on July 28, 1937, in Rome, NY.

She graduated from Sandy Creek Central High School in 1954 and went on to earn her degree as a Registered Nurse (RN) from Crouse Irving School of Nursing in Syracuse, New...

Brian Andrew Beach

Brian Andrew Beach

Jul 10, 2026

Brian Andrew Beach, 53, of Traverse City, passed away on July 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by a circle of family and love.

Brian was born June 1 (June Oneth as he used to call it), 1973, in Traverse City, MI, to Raymond E. and Stephanie J. Beach. He attended Vassar High School in Vassar, MI, and graduated from St. Francis...

Paul E. Fleischman

Paul E. Fleischman

Jul 10, 2026

Paul Edward Fleischman, 75, of Beaver Island and formerly of Marquette and Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026.

Paul was born on July 7, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Herbert George and Cecelia Katherine (Teskey) Fleischman. He grew up in Ann Arbor and graduated from St. Thomas High School. As a young boy, Paul spent...

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