Amanda Jane Kuberski
Apr 1, 2026
Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt, Amanda Kuberski, passed away tragically on April 1. Amanda was a loving and empathetic person who was deeply cherished by many. She had a place in her heart for everyone and was always quick to help others through difficult times. Her kindness and glowing smile made everyone feel welcome and at home. Amanda...
Kelly Lynn Rice
Apr 30, 2026
Kelly Lynn Rice, age 51, of Traverse City MI, after a long, courageous battle with cancer, went home to Jesus, peacefully in the early hours of April 30, 2026. She was born January 22, 1975, in Cadillac Michigan.
Kelly grew up in Cadillac. She loved her friends, her animals, and showing her horse, Lady Three Decker AKA Wheezy. When she was...
Evelyn Regina Shelagowski
Apr 27, 2026
Evelyn Regina (Jeske) Shelagowski passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, with a smile on her angelic face and family by her side, on April 27, 2026, at Autumn House in Williamsburg, MI.
Evelyn was born in Kawkawlin, MI on February 1st, 1926, to the late Alex and Agnes (Staszak) Jeske. Evelyn married her loving Gene Shelagowski at St....
Sharon Lynn Baswell
Apr 27, 2026
Sharon Lynn Baswell, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Traverse City on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and pastor.
Sharon was born November 9, 1936, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, to Jasper Lynn Baker and Ruth Georgina (Kellner) Baker. She was baptized on December 27, 1936, at Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church, beginning...
Jody Vaughn Byland
Apr 26, 2026
Jody Vaughn Byland, 78, passed away peacefully with family present on April 26, 2026.
Born on April 6, 1948, Jody devoted his life to education and his family. A compassionate elementary principal at Fremont Public Schools for 37 years, he shared his love of learning with countless students. Upon leaving school administration, Jody worked as a MI State Pupil Accountant for...
David Andrew Eckenrode
Apr 25, 2026
Dave Eckenrode, 73, passed away on April 25, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
David Andrew Eckenrode was born in 1952 in Stuttgart Germany to Marilyn and John “Jack” Eckenrode. He grew up in Birmingham, Michigan with his two brothers, Peter and Jim. He was a proud graduate of Seaholm High School and Michigan State University.
Dave and Connie were married 46...
Robert "Bob" C. Reamer
Apr 22, 2026
Robert (Bob) Clarence Reamer, 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on December 31, 1937, in Kingsley, Michigan, Bob lived a full and purposeful life rooted in family, hard work, and a deep love for the people and places that shaped him.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, BetteLou (Mihulka), and...
Myrna Stricker
Apr 22, 2026
Myrna F. Stricker, 87, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at Country Pleasures on April 22, 2026.
Myrna was born on May 28, 1938, in Detroit to the late Achille and Virginia Zurk (LaVictor) Melone. She graduated from Highland Park High School and continued her education at Highland Park General Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1959.
On May 28, 1960, she...
William McCreery Davison
Apr 21, 2026
William "Will" McCreery Davison, age 85, passed away on April 21, 2026, surrounded by family. Will was born on March 9, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to Matthew Davison Jr. and Margaret (Non) Cumings Davison. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve before going on to build a distinguished career as a real estate attorney, though anyone who knew...
Michael Wayne Couture
Apr 21, 2026
Michael Wayne Couture, 71, of Grawn, passed away April 21, 2026, at Munson Medical Center with his family at his side.
Michael was born on September 19, 1954, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Alfred Eugene and Betty Cleone (Fox) Couture. Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1972 until 1975. During his service,...
Minor "Mike" Meindertsma
Apr 20, 2026
With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Minor “Mike” Jay Meindertsma, 96, of Traverse City passed away peacefully April 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of family.
Born in Ottawa County on September 25, 1929 to the late John and Anna (Kooistra) Meindertsma, Mike lived nearly a century filled with simple joys, quiet strength...
Diana S. Thorpe
Apr 19, 2026
Diana Shirley Thorpe, born February 21, 1949, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Her deep love for family was only rivaled by her love of traveling, with Hawaii and Las Vegas holding a special place in her heart as her favorite destinations. She also enjoyed collecting antiques of all kinds. When health problems made traveling difficult, she...
Zachary Bickmann
Apr 19, 2026
Zachary Bickmann, age 25, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2026. Zach was one of three boys (Jonathan and Alexander), but he belonged to a much bigger family. Zach's life was further enriched by growing up side-by-side with his best friend and cousin Luke, and the Hunds (Ryan, Eric, and Blake), forming a chaotic, loving, and inseparable pack of boys....
Susan Elaine Aldrich
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Elaine Aldrich, 67, of Traverse City, passed away April 18, 2026.
Sue was born on September 4, 1958, to the late Eugene and Evone (Couturier) Aldrich. Sue grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City Senior High School with her beloved Class of 1976. This is where she formed her closest relationships with her best friends of today....
Leah LaVanture
Apr 17, 2026
Leah Suzanne LaVanture, age 47, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Leah was born on September 20, 1978, and grew up in Empire, Michigan. She carried her love for northern Michigan throughout her life, finding joy in its woods, rivers, and quiet beauty.
Leah will be deeply missed by her loving family, including her daughter, Ava Houghton; her...
Karen Elizabeth Krawczyk
Apr 17, 2026
Karen Elizabeth Krawczyk, 36, of Traverse City, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado, while attending a healing and meditation convention that was deeply meaningful to her, alongside her husband, brother and father.
Karen was born on April 2, 1990, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Robert “Bob” and Gina (Tobin) Bowersox. She graduated from Kalkaska High School in...
Ronald "Ron" Britton
Apr 17, 2026
Ronald Frederick Britton of McBain Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2026. Ron was born on October 31, 1939 in Barryton, Michigan and graduated from Marion High School in Marion, Michigan. Upon graduation, he moved to Flint and was employed as a machinist for Buick, where he worked for 45 years. Upon retirement, he bought a home in McBain and...
Mary Ruth Ryan
Apr 16, 2026
Mary was born on April 12, 1943, in Cumberland, Iowa, on a rainy spring morning. Even though she was an only child, she spent a fun-filled childhood on her parents’ farm and motel surrounded by cousins who were more like siblings. She often shared stories of their adventures and mischief in rural Iowa.
She attended a one-room country school, something that...
Barbara Jeannine Cox
Apr 15, 2026
Barbara Jeannine Cox, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Boardman Lake Glens.
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m. A full obituary will follow soon.
James McLaren
Apr 14, 2026
James Alexander McLaren, 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026.
Jim was born to the late Albert James and Mary Lorraine (Bozeman) McLaren. He grew up in Bloomfield Hills and graduated from Lahser Hills High School in 1968.
After school, Jim spent many happy years in Breckenridge, Colorado where he was an accomplished skier. It was here, as...
