Obituaries

Debra Anderson, 62, passed away on June 22, 2026, following a quick illness.
Deb was born on February 27, 1964, to Chester and Jane Gatzke in Maple City, MI. She was a warm and vibrant person whose smile could brighten any room. Known for her bubbly personality and playful spirit, Deb loved pulling pranks on the...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Paul Edward Callaghan on June 18th, 2026. He was 85 years old. Paul was born on October 15th, 1940, to his loving parents, Mary O'Brien Callaghan and John Foster Callaghan, in Oswego, New York. He was the...

Brenda Sue Parker, 67, of Warren passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2026 at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital.

Brenda was born on February 17, 1959 in Traverse City; the beloved daughter of Keith Edward and Margaret Ellen (Bernhardt) Parker.

Brenda graduated from Traverse City Central High School in...

James Lee Vezina, 78, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at Culver Meadows in Traverse City.

Jim was born May 18, 1948 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Donald G. Vezina and Marie H. (Moravec) Vezina. Jim attended Immaculate Conception and graduated from St. Francis High School. During his school days he...

Jesse Morris Muma, 86, of Bellaire, passed away on June 12, 2026.
He was born on March 20, 1940, in Hayes Township, Otsego County, MI, the son of Donald and Josephine (DeVerney) Muma.
Jesse was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and logging.
Jesse...

Annette Jean Hardy, 93, of Traverse City, passed away June 9, 2026 at Willow Cottage with family by her side. She was born August 23, 1932 in Traverse City to the late Vincent and Gladys (North) Herkner. She married the love of her life, Edward Ernest Hardy on April 26, 1952 at the First Congregational Church. They...

Bill Beall, 85 of Williamsburg, passed away on June 19, 2026 at French Manor Terra.
Bill was born on January 13, 1941 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Wilbur Wesley and Dorothy (Staner) Beall.
On August 20, 1960 he married the love of his life, Arlene Mae McCoy in South Bend, IN.
Bill proudly served our country...

Annette Louise Kleinschmit, 55, of Lake Leelanau passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Munson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Annette was born on December 24, 1970, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Willard and Rose Mary (Mikowski) Houdek. She graduated from Leland High School in 1989 and went...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jon J. Dunaske, age 64, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.
Jon went home to our Heavenly Father on June 14, 2026. Waiting for him with open arms were his father (Jack), mother (Angela), brother (William) and sister (Dorothy-Ann).
Jon grew up and was well...

Margaret Elaine Snowday, affectionately known as Peggy, passed peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Her adventurous spirit, generous and empathetic heart, and magnetic personality are irreplaceable in the lives of her family and friends. She skied the highest mountains, dove into the deepest oceans, rode horses,...

Dr. Louis "Lou" O. Isabell, 92, passed away peacefully with his wife beside him on June 10, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on January 4, 1934, in Port Huron, Michigan, Lou was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Reed) Isabell. He graduated from Port Huron High School, January 1952, and continued his...