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Ronald LongRonald Ragnar Long
1950 - 2026
Ragnar Stroem, born 12/23/1950 in Trondheim Norway, passed away peacefully in his home on 02/15/2026. He wrote his own obituary before his death: Ronald R Long was my American name. I came to this country at 3 years old from Norway. I was raised in a world filled with hate and strived to defend those that could...
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Bruce KuikenBruce Gordon Kuiken
1941 - 2026
Bruce Gordon Kuiken, 84, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Holland, Michigan, he was the fifth child of Neal and Jeanette Kuiken. He grew up with strong values of faith, family, and hard work that guided him throughout his...
Rosemarie VarneyRosemarie B. Varney
1932 - 2026
Rosemarie Varney, 93, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Northport Highlands. Rose was born on June 10, 1932, in Cedar, the daughter of Joseph and Selma (Schopieray) Kabat. On October 23, 1954, at the Holy Rosary Church of Cedar, she married the love of her life, Melrose Harold...
Darlene HollisDarlene Hollis
1939 - 2026
Darlene M. Hollis (Reardon), age 87, of Holland passed away on February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends from near and far. Darlene was born in Jackson, MI on February 17, 1939, daughter of the late Donald G. and Emmajane Reardon (Sawyer). She was preceded in death by her husband Don...
Ruth GrollRuth A. Groll
1930 - 2026
Ruth Amelia Groll, 95, passed away in Caledonia on February 28, 2026. Ruth was born on November 22, 1930, in Holgate, Ohio to the late Theodore and Amelia (Badenhop) Sonnenberg. On November 22, 1951, her 21st birthday, she married Donald E. Groll and together they shared fifty-seven wonderful years before his...
Joseph DeKoningJoseph G. DeKoning
1945 - 2026
Joseph Gordon DeKoning, 80, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on April 30, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Gerrit and Blanche (Johnson) DeKoning. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for three years, spending part...
Gene ReidGene Devoe Reid
1928 - 2026
Gene Devoe Reid, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, with his loving family at his bedside. Gene was born on March 7, 1928 in Flint Michigan to John and Mae (Whitney) Reid. At a very young age Gene proudly served on the USS Alabama in World War II. On September 4, 1948, Gene married the love of his...
Tom WrightTom V. Wright
2026
Tom V Wright A 62-year-old Traverse City native passed away February 17, 2026. A tragic snowmobile accident on Valentine's Day claimed the life of a wonderful, larger than life, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Nephew, Brother-in-law and friend to countless people and...
Donna RobersonDonna Mae Roberson
1946 - 2026
Donna Mae (Dobler) Roberson was born to loving parents Jerry and Viola Bernard in Detroit, on June 23, 1946 and died February 27, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, after a long, complicated health struggle. Donna was preceded in death by mother, father and husband James Roberson. Donna is survived by son Jeff Dobler,...
David TafelskyDavid C. Tafelsky
1960 - 2026
David C. Tafelsky, 65, ascended into heaven early Friday morning, February 27, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving children and family. He was born on March 5, 1960, in Traverse City, the son of Charles and Gloria (Shumsky) Tafelsky. David grew up in Traverse City, where he attended St....
Stephen Ryder VStephen Remsen Ryder V
1979 - 2026
Stephen Remsen Ryder V, age 46, passed away on February 26, 2026. Steve was born on May 8, 1979, in Wyandotte, Michigan, and grew up in Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was the beloved son of Stephen Remsen Ryder IV and Lynne Marie Ryder (née Bankovich). Steve met the love of his life, Kristen, at a Tool concert in Detroit...
Barbara SalisburyBarbara Jane Salisbury
1934 - 2026
Barbara Jane Salisbury, 91, of Traverse City, formerly of Maple City, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at French Manor Residential Care, in Traverse City, with her family by her side. She was born September 3, 1934, in Traverse City, the daughter of Kenneth and Ella (Moon) Watson. Barbara is survived by her...
Lorna AlgerLorna Frances Alger
Lorna Frances Alger, 80, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at her home on February 23, 2026. A devoted mother, grandmother, caregiver, and lifelong nurturer, Lorna's life was defined by quiet strength, steadfast love, and service to others. She was born on May 4, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Roy and...
Albert KilinskiAlbert Leon Kilinski
Albert Leon "Al" Kilinski passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026 with family and friends by his side. Al was born March 5, 1939. The son of Alois and Lillian (Fabiszak) Kilinski on the family farm in Maple City. On January 11, 1964 Al married Judith E Byam at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City. Together...
Mary MuellerMary Jo Mueller
1936 - 2026
Mary Jo Mueller (Wellinski) passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at the age of 89. Mary Jo was born on November 24, 1936 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, to the late Martin and Gertrude Wellinski. Mary Jo grew up in a family with eight children and had very minimal financial resources. Thus, it was a point of...
