Death Notices

Elizabeth "Ann" Sutherland, 92, of Leelanau, passed away on July 26, 2026. A service for Ann will take place on October 10, 2026 - details are pending. For an upcoming full obituary and complete service information, please check back in the paper, or visit Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com

Memorial Service for Rita J. Kyselka

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service honoring Rita J. Kyselka on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 1 pm at Fife Lake Cemetery, Fife Lake, Michigan.

Following the service, all are welcome to join the family for a time of remembrance.

Sandra Dee Meyer, 86, of Traverse City, died July 29, 2026. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be at 11 am on Friday, August 14, 2026

Ronald Lee Gainer, 91, of Arlington passed away January 30, 2026. Ron spent his early years in Traverse City before attending Michigan State University and University of Michigan. He went on to form the law firm Gainer and Rient in Washington DC. Ron is survived by his wife, Sherry; sons Gregory and Geoffrey; and...

Roman J. Brzezinski, 79, died July 26, 2026. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Friday, July 31 at the Holy Rosary Church with the Rosary at 7 pm. The service will be at 11 am on Saturday. August 1 with visitation beginning at 10 am also at the church. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation...

Timothy Douglas Allen, 55, of Traverse City, died Saturday, July 26, 2026. He retired from Shoreline Fruit. Funeral Services will be held 11 am, Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Pine Grove Church, 790 Indian Trail Blvd. Visitation will start at 10 am. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City. Please...

James W. Wright of Traverse City, formerly of Manistee passed away on July 18, 2026 after a short illness, at age 86. He is the husband of Kay Germaine Wright. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cherryland Humane Society or Public Broadcasting Masterpiece Trust. At his request, cremation has taken...

Harriett Carrie Wattelet, 102, passed away July 8, 2026. A devoted nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was known for her feisty spirit, homemade pies, fresh coffee, and welcoming kitchen table. A graveside memorial will be held Friday, August 14, at 2:00 p.m. at Antioch Township Cemetery,...

Larry L. Wichern, 88, of Good Harbor, died July 11, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Good Harbor.

Leona L. Reed, 91, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home. Leona's obituary will appear at a later date. The family is being care for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and cremation services.

Mary Lois Shultz - Memorial Service Reminder - Mary will be laid to rest at the Bohemian Cemetery on Neahtawanta. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 am - 2 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Old Mission American Legion, 4007 Swaney Rd. Old Mission, MI 49673.

97, of Empire, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Maple Valley Nursing Home.
A visitation will be held on Thursday July 16, from 5pm-7pm, with the rosary prayed at 7pm, at St. Philips Neri Catholic Church in Empire. A funeral mass will be held at 11am, on Friday July 17, at the church with a visitation...