Death Notices

Anne Donlon Achenbach, a native of NY NY, Anne passed away peacefully at her residence at Cordia Commons where she had resided since 2016. She was 94. Her ashes will be spread over her husband Arthur's grave located in the Long Island NY National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to...

Ruth Bergdoll, age 93, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
A service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025 with visitation starting at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 308 N. Cedar St. Traverse City, MI. Inurnment will take place at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in...

June 25, 1950 - June 3, 2025
It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Sherryl Ann Nicholson after courageously battling cancer for over a year. A celebration of Sherry's life will be held at Art and Connection in Elk Rapids. For service details and to read more about Sherry's life, please visit...

Mary Elizabeth Kausler Ravary passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at Kirkbride Hall, Saturday, June 14 at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Alano-by-the-Bay at PO Box 384, Traverse City, MI 49685, Reeling and Healing Midwest or T.A.R.T....

Erik Erle Saxon (1955-2025), son of Charles and Joann, brother of Kristine, Jonathan, and Nancy, spouse of Angela, father of daughters Carina and Aneka, passed on Saturday after a brief hospitalization. As a registered organ donor, Erik partnered with Gift of Life Michigan.

There will be a memorial on Sunday, June...

James Anthony Tarras, 74, of Interlochen, Michigan, died March 31, 2025. He owned Tarras Construction. Jim is survived by his wife, Betty Albrecht-Tarras; sons, Kevin (Ashley) Tarras, Kyle (Rachel) Tarras, grandchildren and siblings. An informal Celebration of life will be held 1 pm to 5 pm, Sunday, June 22, 2025 at...