Obituaries

Robert Alan Park, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on March 30, 1955, in Grayling, Michigan. He grew up in Traverse City, Michigan, and later became a longtime resident of Lansing and...

With shattered hearts, we share the unexpected passing of our mom, grandma, wife, and the heart of our family, Audrey Gale Landsfeld (Jakee), on February 20, 2026.

Born on August 28, 1958, in Traverse City, Audrey was a lifelong resident who loved her town deeply. She was the daughter of Alberta Jakee, and she...

Walter "Wally" Cox died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was 86 years old.
A lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Michigan, Wally was the son of Walter and Mabel "Irene" (Skiver) Cox. He spent his childhood immersed in his family's farming business which he would eventually establish as...

Pauline Alma Aprea, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026. She is survived by her three adult children, Jim (Patty), Dave, and Cara Hakken (Andy), and grandchildren, Jack Aprea, Dani and Ryan Aprea, and Nick and Cassie Hakken. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aprea, and sister,...

Sandra Jean Smith, 78, of Traverse City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born January 26, 1948, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the daughter of Emil and Margaret (Varga) Pavlovics.
Sandra. Wife. Mother. Mimi (to her granddaughters). Sister....

Peter Shawn Wicksall, 64, a native of Traverse City, passed away at home on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1961, to Bill and Zetta Wicksall.
Peter grew up in the Boardman Valley with his five siblings, building his forever home just two miles down the road. He graduated from St. Francis High School in...

Beverly Faye Ennis, 92, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her beloved animals. Beverly was born on February 14, 1934, in Oak Park, Michigan, to the late Louis and Jessie (Aylsworth) Solem. At just 16 years old, while working as a car hop at...