Barbara Jane Lyon
Sep 1, 2026
Barbara Jane (Barnum) Lyon, 84, passed away peacefully at Autumn House, previously Samaritas Senior Living in Acme, Michigan, surrounded by love.
Born on February 10, 1942, in Union City, Indiana, to the late Ruby Amber (Miller) and Forey Barnum, Barbara grew up spending summers at the family cabin in Lewiston, Michigan, where she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. She...
Rosemarie E. Pilath
Aug 29, 2026
Rosemarie E. Pilath, 92, of Traverse City and formerly of Macomb County, passed away at Munson Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Rosemarie was born in Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, to the late Otto and Charlotte (Ude) Krenz. Growing up in Germany during World War II shaped Rosemarie from an early age and helped instill in her the...
Anita Louise Goepfrich
Aug 29, 2026
Anita Louise (Martin) Goepfrich, 85, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Anita was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Charles and Lucille Martin. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who dedicated much of her life to caring for her family and creating a loving home.
Anita and her...
Donald "Don" F. Daniels
Aug 26, 2026
Donald F. Daniels, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 26 with his family by his side.
Don was born on October 11, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from St. Stanislaus High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard DD-519, the USS Daly, doing extended cruises and NATO exercises in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa, the Caribbean,...
Candice Westerfield
Aug 25, 2026
Candice Marie Westerfield, age 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Candice was born on November 28, 1946 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Robert and Marian (Davis) Barrett. She was a 1964 graduate of Traverse City Central High School and earned her associate’s degree from Northwestern Michigan College. Candice...
Elizabeth Darlene Kroupa
Aug 23, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Darlene Kroupa January 1, 1935 – August 23, 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Darlene Kroupa, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. Liz was born January 1, 1935, in Traverse City. She graduated from high school in 1953 as an honor student in secretarial preparation. Over the years, she worked for Gleason...
Brandon Edward Goff
Aug 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Brandon Edward Goff on August 22, 2026. Born on October 24, 1989 in Traverse City, Michigan, Brandon brightened the lives of everyone he encountered with his kindness, empathy and humor. Brandon was the cherished son of Dan and Roberta Goff, who raised him alongside his siblings, Megan Versluis...
Shelley Marie (Antol) Miller
Aug 22, 2026
Shelley Marie (Antol) Miller, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.
She was born January 2, 1961, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Georgiana (Spetar) Antol. Shelley grew up alongside her sisters, Sheila and Shannon, and her brother, Shawn. From an early age, it was clear that Shelley was athletic and...
William Dale "Mr. Bill" Lyon
Aug 22, 2026
William Dale “Mr. Bill” Lyon August 11, 1947 – August 22, 2026
William Dale Lyon, 79, of Lake Ann, MI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 22nd. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who always put the needs of others before his own.
Bill was born on August 11th, 1947, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the second of four children...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Ruthkowski
Aug 21, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Lee Ruthkowski, 40, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at his home.
Joseph was the oldest of three children. He graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 2005. Joseph worked at UPS for over a decade. On April 4, 2014 he married the love of his life Nicole.
Joseph loved to hunt...
Margaret Lasko
Aug 21, 2026
Margaret Lasko, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Angela Hospice with her loving family by her side.
Margaret was born on July 6, 1928, in Portage, Pennsylvania, to the late Nicholas and Helen Hanak.
One of nine children, she was raised by parents who immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Her father was a coal miner, and...
Gerald "Jerry" Albert Schichtel
Aug 20, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Albert Schichtel, 90, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with his loving family at his side.
Jerry was born in Kingsley, Michigan, to the late Julius and Mabel (Miesch) Schichtel. One of ten children, Jerry grew up surrounded by a large family on the family farm and learned early the values of hard work, loyalty,...
Aleicia Dawn Woodrick
Aug 19, 2026
Aleicia Dawn (Bing) Woodrick entered the great cosmos peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. No fanfare, no pain, just a peaceful exit from her earthy realm. What do we say about someone at a time like this? That she was a beloved daughter, wife, and mother? An awesome “hip” grandma and great grandma? A dear friend to many? Those that...
Conor Cocking
Aug 18, 2026
Conor James Cocking, age 32, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away at Munson Medical Center on August 18th, 2026 from injuries sustained in a side-by-side accident.
Conor was born August 24, 1993, in Flint, Michigan, to Andy and GiGi (Cox) Cocking. A 2011 graduate of Elk Rapids High School, Conor excelled in both academics and athletics. He was a dedicated three-sport athlete,...
Wilder William Seeburger
Aug 16, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Wilder William Seeburger, age 17, on August 16, 2026. Wilder was born on July 12, 2009, in Traverse City, Michigan. Though his life was far too brief, Wilder filled his years with energy, kindness, laughter, and an unmistakable love for life. His vibrant spirit and loving presence touched everyone...
Everest October Ember Jenkins
Aug 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Everest October Ember Jenkins on August 14, 2026.
Everest will be dearly missed by his parents, Joel Jenkins and Destiny McLain, and his brother, Oliver Jenkins. Everest was a bright, sweet, and cheerful boy. He was very food motivated, especially when it came to french fries!
The service will...
Thomas "Tom" Dame
Aug 14, 2026
Thomas Dame, 89, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026.
Born on February 25, 1937 in Grant, Michigan to Herman and Cora (Bolt) Dame, Tom grew up on the family farm east of Grant. He graduated from Grant High School and went on to join the military, first serving in the...
Dana C. Wells
Aug 13, 2026
Dana C. Wells, 89, life long resident of Old Mission Peninsula passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at Munson Hospital.
Dana was born on May 9, 1937 to the late Floyd and Helen (Christopher) Wells.
On October 25, 1958 he married the former Anita Lois Walters. Together they built a wonderful family and celebrated nearly 68 years together.
Dana was a freight...
John Alden Nelson
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, at the height of the Perseid meteor shower, John Alden Nelson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Doves and cardinals visited shortly before his passing, an especially fitting farewell for a man whose life was deeply connected to nature.
John will be remembered for his laughter, kindness, curiosity and extraordinary capacity for love. Quiet and humble,...
Glen Ray Kirkpatrick
Aug 10, 2026
Glen Ray Kirkpatrick, a lifelong traveler, quietly left his home in Kingsley on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 77 for yet another journey.
Glen was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, and spent much of his childhood exploring around the Kirkpatricks’ stone house on River Road. He was a bit of a childhood prankster, once offering to...
