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Jeffrey Bennetts

1954 - 2025

Jeffrey Thomas Bennetts was born on May 5, 1954, in Ironwood, Michigan to Joan and Gabriel Bennetts. From a young age, he found his greatest joy in the outdoors, a passion that shaped his life. Jeff was a beloved brother to Glenn Bennetts and James (Jim) Bennetts. He is survived by his brothers, his life partner,...

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Julia Deemer

2025

Julia (Jones) Deemer, age 85, of Interlochen, passed away in her home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 with family by her side.
Julia will be remembered for her loving service to family, friends, church, and community. She lived a life of devotion to her husband and 3 children, but also to many others. Julia served as...

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Virginia Dukes

1942 - 2025

Virginia "Ginny" A. Dukes (Haviland), age 82, died peacefully February 26, 2025 after a 14-year journey with Alzheimer's.

Born May 25, 1942 in Flint and raised in Kalkaska, Michigan, Ginny loved her family, friends, sports (especially golf), and music. Proud of her GM vehicles, she enjoyed her 39-year career with...

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Marcia Forton

1940 - 2025

Marcia Kaye Williams Forton passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan at the age of 84. She was born on April 9, 1940, in Mesick, Michigan to David F. and Mable (Kettner) Williams. On April 4, 1959, she married Roger Andre' Forton and settled in Traverse City.

Marcia & Andre' were the...

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Mark Gabor

1950 - 2025

It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark Andrew Gabor, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He passed peacefully after a good fight on February 4 with his wife Beverly Gabor by his side. He was 74 years young, born in Detroit Mi, residing in Traverse City for...

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Sherrill Giacoletto

1941 - 2025

Sherrill Giacoletto, 83, of Traverse City MI passed away peacefully under Hospice care with her beloved dog, Cody, by her side on March 6, 2025.
Sherrill (Sherry) was born on April 22, 1941 in Huntington, IN to the late Harry and Mary Jane (Snider) Bowman. She lived in Lake Linden MI prior to moving to TC.
Sherry...

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Dale Kropp

1956 - 2025

Dale Leonard Kropp, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 6, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on March 18, 1956, Dale was a dedicated water well driller and the proud owner and operator of Kropp Well Drilling. He took great pride in his work, building not only wells but also a reputation for...

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Lenda McQueer

1945 - 2025

Lenda Lou McQueer, 79, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Born on May 27, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan to Leonard and Helen Burr. Lenda lived a life filled with love, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to her family and faith.

A bright and compassionate soul, Lenda had a special way of...

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Patricia Musson

1938 - 2025

Patricia "Pat" Myers Musson, 86, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Pat was born in Seattle, Washington, April 1, 1938, to the late Harvey and Diana (Greydanus) Myers. She attended Michigan State University, earning her bachelor's degree in...

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Mary Olosky

1940 - 2025

Mary Kay Olosky, 84 of Kewadin, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 surrounded by the loving embrace of her family while in hospice care in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who lived an active life full of adventure, warmth, and unwavering devotion...

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Joyce Spears

1929 - 2025

Joyce was born May 11, 1929, to Earl H. and Helen E. (Rousseau) Falkenhagen in Saginaw, Michigan. She moved to Traverse City, MIchigan in 1961 and lived there for 49 years, then moved to Wyoming, Michigan in 2010.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents; former husband, Elton D. (Bud) Spears; son-in-law, Steven P....

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Lynne Steed

2025

Lynne I. Steed, 80, a resident of Buckley, Michigan, died on March 11, 2025 at home, surrounded and survived by her husband, Jess C. Steed of Buckley, son John (Sherry) Steed of Interlochen, and daughter Janis (Bryce) Flint of Spring Lake, Michigan. Lynne is also survived by her brother, David (Linda) Roche, and by...

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Eligha Wooley

1989 - 2025

Eligha "Eli" Zachary Wooley, 35, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born March 17, 1989, in Traverse City, the son of Jennifer (Bender) Gooden and Harmon Wooley.
Eli attended Kingsley High School where he was awarded an honorary diploma. He loved the...

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Helen Wransky

1923 - 2025

Helen Marie Duester Wransky died March 4, 2025, at Orchard Creek Assisted Living at the age of 101.

She was born to John Michael and Lucile (Perry) Deuster on April 10, 1923, in the family home in Suttons Bay. The farmhouse just north of Suttons Bay was built in the 1800's and is still in the family. On the day...

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Pamela Zygutis

1963 - 2025

Pamela Louise Zygutis, age 62, of Muskegon and Fountain passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Pam was born on January 17, 1963 in Muskegon, the daughter of Walter and Frances (VanOrman) Zygutis and graduated from Muskegon High School with the class of 1981.
Pam worked all over the west shore area from Muskegon...

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