Death Notices

Garry A. Kevwitch passed away in his home, at Winter Haven, Florida, on January 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Louanne; children Gary Jr. and Jennica, and Janell, Lisa and Nicky. He will be deeply missed by all. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from...

Kevin Scott Giddis, age 62 of Traverse City, passed away on June 28, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held August 1, 2026. Kings Court West Hall from 12pm-5pm. Donations in his honor can be made to the family, Munson Hospice, or Great Lakes Humane...

Robert Leon (Bob) Spaulding, 80, of Lake Leelanau, died June 24, 2026. A private family celebration of Bob's life will be held at Keswick United Methodist Church in Suttons Bay on Tuesday, July 21 at 11 am. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.

The funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth will be celebrated on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City, Michigan.

Jacquelyn Storch 81 passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Esther (Aggie) E. Wilson, of Empire, MI, died June 24, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held at Empire United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10 am; Service at 11 am followed by a light lunch in the church Fellowship Hall. Burial to take place at Maple Grove Cemetery,...

Margaret "Pegy" Noble Stanek, 77, of Traverse City, passed away June 25, 2026. A celebration of life will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, August 9 at the Bay View at Gallagher Farms. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.

Mildred "Millie" Perrault, 87, of Kingsley, died, June 8, 2026. Millie was the beloved wife of Wilbert "Bud" Perrault and a devoted mother to Randy (Gloria), Cindy, Doug (Mari) and Shelley. Millie was a cherished grandmother and also leaves behind sisters, Jan (Steve) Walters and Joy (Ron) Korson. She was preceded...

Katherine Fay Krohn, 86, of Traverse City, died November 15, 2025. She is the mother of Pam (Mark) Branum, Lori (Robert) Toedebusch, Michelle Baldyga, Melissa (Brian) Immink, and Leith McCarry and stepmother to Edward "Pete" Krohn, Jr. She was preceded in death by her son Wayne McCarry. A private family graveside...

Mike Pierce passed away October 17th, 2025, at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. A celebration of life for Mike will be held this Sunday, June 28th, 2025, at 11am in the Open Space Park in Traverse City. Wear his favorite color, red, or Cherry Festival logo wear.

Joseph "Joe" Gies, 70, of Mesick, Michigan, died June 16, 2026. He is the husband of Karen Gies. Joe honorably served in the United States Marines. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or the Wounded Warrior Project. Per Joes wishes, he has been cremated and no services will be held....

Mona M. Rice, 81, of Lake Leelanau died Saturday, June 13, 2026. The funeral mass will be held at 11 am with the family greeting friends one hour prior on Saturday, June 27 at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery will follow the service. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home...