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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...
Obituary
John Parker
2025
John Lake Parker III, 80, of Maple City, died Saturday, March 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Marta Hepler Drahos; son, Jason (Siska) Parker; and grandson, Axel Parker, both of Evergreen, Colorado. He loved golf, photography, woodworking and RVing. Memorial contributions may be made to any animal society. Watch...
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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....
Robert Merriman
Robert Harley Merriman, 78, of Traverse City, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Penny; children, Montay Merriman and Wendy (Greg) Sherwin and grandchildren, Benjamin, Sam, Jack, Alex and Max. He retired from Agriculture Sales. Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City.
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...
Richard Lewis
Richard Clare Lewis, 90, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at French Manor Terra with family by his side. The memorial service will be held at First Congregational Church in May. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories with his family and for service details.
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...
Robert Bunek
Robert Bunek, 67, died March 5. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm with a 7 pm rosary on Thursday, March 20 at St. Mary's Church in Lake Leelanau. Mass will be at 11 am on Friday, March 21 also at St. Mary's. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home.
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...
Julia Deemer
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...
Howard LaTourneau
Howard Paul LaTourneau, 68, of Traverse City passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on March 9, 2025 at his home. The family will honor his life privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
Mary Olosky
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...
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...
William Maas
William Alan "Al" Maas, 70, passed away on February 19, 2025 at his home. For a full obituary, and to stay up to date on service details, please visit Reynolds-Jonkhoff.com.
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...
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...
Lynne Steed
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...
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...
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,...
Loretta Hembrough
Loretta S. Hembrough, 81, of Traverse City, died February 28, 2025. Lori is survived by her husband of 58 years, Pete; children, Pam (Vince), Paula (Brad), Pete Jr (Melissa); grandchildren Brennan, Owen, Bryce, Brock, Caden and Avery; great grandchildren, Cora and Emme; brother, Alfred Szul Jr. Private family...
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...
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...
Nancy Stevens
1947 - 2025
Nancy Jean Stevens, 77, of Marquette, MI passed away on February 21, 2025, in Port Charlotte, FL. Arrangements by Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda. www.LCCPG.com
Larry Tomlinson
1948 - 2025
Larry Matthew Tomlinson, 76, of Cedar, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home. Larry was born on March 20, 1948, in Traverse City, to the late Hayes and Elaine (Valleau) Tomlinson. Larry was raised in the home his father built by hand on Veterans Drive in Traverse City, where he first attended the...
James Burk
MAPLE CITY - James Earl Burk, 83, of Maple City, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. James was born on November 25, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Earl and Marjorie (Green) Burk. On August 17, 1963, in Flint, Michigan, he married the love of his life,...
