Death Notices

Josiah Grant Woodhams, 33, of South Boardman, passed away on May 17, 2025. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 4pm to 8pm at Kalkaska Funeral Home. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10am to 11am with a funeral service beginning at 11am at Kalkaska Funeral Home with...

Marilyn Marcia Grueber, 89, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, March 23, at her home of nearly 70 years.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Traverse City, on Saturday, May 24, at 10am. Rev. Michael Goers will officiate the service at 11am,
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Eldon Willard Blood, Jr., 58, of Beulah, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services planned at this time.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Pauline Marie Miller, 82, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The rosary will be prayed at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 22, 2025 at 11 am, with visitation beginning one...

Colleen Adams, 77, of Traverse City, died May 10, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1948, to the late Merlin and Emeline Barker (Scott) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Colleen is remembered in death by her husband, Donald Adams, and son, Mike Clark. There will be no services at this time. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to...

Ann Marie Alpin 82, passed away, Sunday May 11, 2025. Private family services have been held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Susan Beth Griner of Traverse City was called Home on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Mission Hill Church (formerly First Congregational Church), 6105 Center Road, Traverse City. Family will welcome visitors one hour prior to the service from 11 am-12...

Gwendolyn Adele Strunk; formerly Gwendolyn Adele Prong, a faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at the age of 95. She was surrounded by family.

A service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 24. Visitation is at 10 am with a luncheon to follow the service, at Redeemer Lutheran...

Christopher Niles Gee, 55, of Traverse City died Friday, May 2, 2025. He was a self-employed Electrician. Christopher is survived by his daughters, Madyson Gee and Lauren Prophet; mother, Janice Gee and sister, Tammi (Michael) Simerson. A celebration of life will be announced in the future. Please visit...

Beverly Marie Bodary, "Bev," "Queenie," "Nana," 82, of Duck Lake Peninsula, Grawn, Michigan, and Lompoc, California, passed away at home in Lompoc on December 25, 2024.

Traverse City Services will be held 11 am, Friday, May 30, 2025 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A gathering will start at 10 am. A luncheon...

David George Stetler, 87, died on Monday, May 5, 2025. He is the loving husband of Judy Stetler, father of Stephen Stetler and Deborah Bynum, and father-in-law of Heather Stetler and Benjamin Bynum. A full obituary will follow.

Michael passed away leaving behind his treasured wife Teresa, dear daughter Melanie Garzonio, and her husband Dominic Garzonio, his close friend, and his beloved grandsons, Reid and Nico.
Michael will forever be in the hearts of his brothers, John and Chris Jacobs.
Michael will be remembered by those who knew him...

Marilyn Louise Brown, 94 of Traverse City, died Friday, April 25, 2025. She is the mother of Sandra Scott and Ronald Brown. Marilyn retired from Burwood Products. A Celebration of Life will be held in June and will be announced in future. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to share your thoughts and more. The family...

Marlene C. Bramer, 78, of Traverse City, passed away April 25, 2025 at home.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 5-7 pm with a Rosary prayed at 7 pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at St. Francis Catholic Church...

Charles "Chuck" Russell DeClarke, 70, of Traverse City passed away Friday, April 25, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7 from 4-6 pm with a Rosary Prayed. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Thursday, May 8 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with a visitation starting at 10 am. A full...

Janet Lucille (Pleva) Mikowski, 71, of Traverse City went to be with her Jesus on April 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held at 10 am, Saturday, May 3, 2025 at East Bay Calvary Church with the funeral service at 11 am. Interment will be held at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Please...

MaryJane Fritts-Delgrosso, 88, of Traverse City, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She is the mother of Cynthia (John) Fritts Sirmeyer and Joy (George) Osterloh and son, Rob Fritts. No formal celebration of life will be held. A private interment will take place at Oakwood Catholic Cemetery, Traverse City. Please visit...

Patricia Jean Dingman, 75, of Leelanau, Michigan, died on April 18, 2025. Patricia was born on September 12, 1949, to Milo and Marjorie Pressell (Faulker). Her vivacious character was infectious and unforgettable. We Love You Mom! A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com...

James Robert Hawley passed away on April 3rd, 2025. A celebration of his life will take place on May 17th at the Greilickville Harbor Park from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National Parks Foundation.

James "Jimmy" Edwin Hulett, age 59, of Traverse City, passed away on April 18, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at Noon on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. His family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.