Obituaries

Lisa Marlene Habrecht, 66, passed away on June 16 after a courageous 15-year battle with scleroderma. Her surviving family, knowing she was a private person of Christian faith, take solace in believing she is now among the angels and forever reunited with those she deeply loved who passed before her.

A native of...

In loving memory of
Michael Francis "Mick" Houghton
September 12, 1947 - June 19, 2025
Mick passed in his sleep at home in Kingsley, Michigan.
He was born in in Traverse City, Michigan to Francis "Frank" and Dorothy (Harrigan) Houghton. The youngest of 7, and the only son. He grew up and graduated from Kingsley...

Shirley lived her life as a woman ahead of her time. She died on July 4, 2025 at the age of 96. She filled her long life with social leadership, political activism, and an adventurous family life.

Born in Hartford CT on November 27, 1928, her family of three moved to Syracuse, NY and later to Pontiac, MI. As a...

William Nichols Scott, called Bill, joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025, at age 92.

Born in Ridgewood, NJ, and raised in Shaker Heights, OH, Bill drew strength and a lasting love of golf from his parents, Thomas and Therese. He gave his life to Jesus early and lived his faith daily.

On June 18,...

Gladys L. Watkoske, aged 97, passed away on July 8, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends at Bay Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Leelanau County on March 21, 1928. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School and Northwestern Michigan College, after which she enjoyed a career as both a certified...

Edward Jay Hansen, 91, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025.

Jay was born on April 5, 1934, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to the late Charles and Erna (Schultz) Hansen.

On January 5, 1957, he married the love of his life, the late Mary Lou (Ayers). Together, they lovingly raised two...

Heidi McQuisition passed away July 5, 2025 after a brave battle with unexpected multiple health complications.
Heidi was born in Highland Park, Michigan on September 28, 1958, to Ewald and Hildegard (Konyen) Lassel.
She lived in several communities across Michigan during her childhood and into adulthood, and for...

Martha Mielke, 77, passed away on February 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with lung problems. She was born on May 18, 1947, to Bob and Lucile Lindsey in Traverse City, Michigan. She attended Mapleton School, one of the seven country schools on the peninsula.

Martha spent her childhood running through...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marty Beaudoin, 66, of Traverse City. A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, he died peacefully at home on 6/25/25 with loved ones by his side.

Marty grew up in Berkley, MI and moved to Traverse City in the 70's. He began his career in graphic design and evolved...

Mary Kathleen Dietrich, age 83, of Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by family and solemnly anointed by her brother, Fr. Bernard Owens.
Mary was born in Flint, Michigan, the only daughter of John Christopher and Bernice Owens, and graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in...

William James Meserve (Bill, Dad, Dadish, Uncle Bill) died June 25, 2025, from complications of ALS at home on Glen Lake, Michigan, at the age of 80. Bill was born in Kirkland, Washington in 1944 to Jane and Julian Meserve, where his dad was a ship designer. At age 1, with two siblings, Janie and John, the family...

Ronald Jay Hensel, age 88, long time resident of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on June 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Dorothy (Decker) Hensel, brother Richard (Bette) Langs, sister Peggy (John) DeLara, and sister Margot (Thomas) Okke.

Ron is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Lori)...