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Robert JacobsRobert Ray Jacobs
1935 - 2026
Robert Ray "Bob/Bobby" Jacobs passed peacefully on the afternoon of Monday, January 12, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. Bob was born August 5, 1935, in Manistee, the youngest of seven children, to Harold Scott and Leona Marie (Guenthardt) Jacobs....
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Dannie GiddisDannie Joe Giddis
1942 - 2026
Dannie Joe Giddis, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1942, in Monroe Center, Michigan, to Joe and Edna Giddis, and grew up in Lake Ann, a place that always remained close to his heart. On December 14, 1968, Dannie married the love of his life, Joan Phillips, beginning a...
Roberta AndersonRoberta May Anderson
Roberta (Bert) May Anderson, 83, of Bear Lake, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1942, in Addison, MI, the daughter of the late Robert and Edith (Crandall) Huffman. She married Alan Anderson on November 25, 1970, in Bear Lake, Michigan. After...
Michael DonleyMichael T. Donley
2026
Michael T. Donley, 78, of Ann Arbor, previously of Traverse City, passed away on January 5, 2026. No services are planned at this time. In his memory, do an act of kindness.
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Patricia TerhunePatricia K. Terhune
1946 - 2026
Patricia "Patty" King Terhune of Northport, Michigan, died from medical complications on January 13, 2026. Patty was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 22, 1946, to Helen Heidrich ("Chee") and Robert Bruning ("Moose") Terhune. Patty grew up in Dallas and attended The Hockaday School before attending Greenbriar...
Nancy GrayNancy Theresa Gray
1963 - 2026
Nancy Theresa Gray, 62, of Traverse City, passed away at home after an unexpected heart event on January 12, 2026. She'd been feeling great and had enjoyed a good, peaceful day that included a walk with her child, Basil, a family dinner, and game playing. Nancy was born on August 14, 1963 at Kincheloe Airforce Base...
Thomas BurkeThomas Edward Burke
1927 - 2026
Thomas Edward Burke, 98, of Kingsley, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. Tom was born on March 30, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of 8 children. He is survived by two of those siblings, Patricia (Roy) Robinson, of Wixom, Michigan and Jim (Dora) of Fowlerville,...
Peggy McClurePeggy Ann McClure
1931 - 2026
Peggy Ann McClure, 94, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Peggy was born on December 16, 1931 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Edna (Marshall) Bridges. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne and graduated from Rockford College...
Marlene LehnMarlene Marie Lehn
1948 - 2026
Marlene Marie Lehn, 77, of Traverse City, Michigan, died January 14, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1948, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Willard and Doris (Wichern) Egeler. She worked in accounting for a majority of her career, within the transportation industry. Marlene enjoyed the outdoors; she was an avid...
Mr. William McCullyMr. William Douglas McCully
1938 - 2025
William "Mac" "Bill" McCully, 87, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but if you really wanted to find him, you looked for the farm in Alden. That was home. That was where he was happiest. If heaven has a gravel driveway, a green John Deere, and a cup of coffee...
Harold ClineHarold Steven Cline
1951 - 2026
Dr. Harold Steven Cline, of Iron River, MI, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Cline was born in Wichita Falls, TX on January 27, 1951, to Henry "Bink" and Ruth Cline, where he joined a sister, Cathy and a brother, Gene. Dr. Cline's medical career started in 1990 in the...
Karen RossKaren Marie Ross
2025
Karen Marie Ross, 82 of Traverse City, formerly of Benzonia, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She is the mother of Chris Settles, Janet (Settles) Buchalla, Storm Ross (Amanda) and Jessica (Ross) Soloman (Jason), and stepmother of Michelle (Ross) Bissell (Dave), Mark Ross (Barb), Jack Ross Jr. (Boo) (Katy), Mike...
Patricia Bernhardt WiegertPatricia Anne Bernhardt Wiegert
1933 - 2025
Patricia Anne Bernhardt Wiegert, 92, of Athens, passed away December 8, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. Pat was born on October 3, 1933 in Traverse City, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and Mary (Powell) Bernhardt. Pat grew up in Grawn, MI and graduated from Traverse City High School (1951). She earned her undergraduate...
Nancy Theresa Gray, 62, of Traverse City, passed away January 12, 2026. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11 am, with visitation beginning at 10 am, at the Milliken Auditorium.
Christine LoveChristine Cecilia Love
Christine Cecilia Love, age 89, of Traverse City, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Per Christine's wishes, cremation will take place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date. To read Christine's full obituary, or leave a message for...
Yvonne EatonYvonne Kay Eaton
Yvonne Kay Eaton, 64 of Traverse City, formerly of Bay City, died Thursday, January 8, 2026. She is the mother of Jason Ramsay, Courtney Rogers, Jennifer Mathis and Ashley Chapman-Laura. An informal gathering will be held 11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Life Story Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life...
Randy DobsonRandy Dobson
1956
Randy Dobson, 69, passed away on November 19th, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1956, in Traverse City, Randy was the beloved son of Margaret and Ray Dobson. From childhood on, Randy felt most at home in the outdoors. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, two-tracking, snowmobiling, and spending as...
David WhittakerDavid Andrew Whittaker
David Andrew Whittaker, 46, died January 8, 2026 in Traverse City. Devoted Son of John and Barbara Whittaker, beloved brother to James and Jeremy Whittaker. He was the loving husband and best friend of Brandy Whittaker and caring father to Lane, Sam, and Zoey. An avid outdoorsman Dave loved hiking, fly fishing, and...
Patricia HutchinsPatricia Jean Hutchins
Patricia Jean Hutchins, age 80, of Traverse City, went to sleep in Jesus on Friday, December 19, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Traverse City Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2055 4 Mile Road N., Traverse City. Family will welcome visitors an hour prior to the...
Ben RiskeyBen Riskey
1948 - 2025
Ben Scott Riskey, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Thompsonville on December 15, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1948, in Traverse City, Michigan, the beloved son of Virginia "Jinny" Riskey and the late Millard Riskey. Ben was a devoted father, grandfather, and loyal friend whose quiet wisdom,...
Maxine KingMaxine King
Maxine King, 95, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. No services per Maxine's request. Her family is being cared for by the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Shirley AwreyShirley Jean Awrey
1932 - 2026
Shirley J. (Vincent) Awrey, 93, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was raised in West Branch, Michigan where she met her high school sweetheart, Thomas E. Awrey. They shared 74 years of marriage and Tom affectionately referred to Shirley as his "British Bulldog", a nod to her strong will and...
Mary VanderKolkMary DeDecker VanderKolk
Mary DeDecker VanderKolk passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Mary was born on February 7, 1951, in Warren, Michigan, to Frank and Jean (née Halmich) DeDecker. She was the eldest of nine children and came from a long line of strong women. She attended St. Anne's Catholic School...
Cornelius EringaardCornelius Eringaard
1935 - 2025
Cornelius "Cork" Eringaard, 89, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Born December 13, 1935, in Detroit Michigan to Dutch immigrants, Cornelius (Neil) Eringaard and Roeloffina Eringaard. After the death of his father, Cork and his sister, Mary Jo, were raised in the tradition of Christian Reformed...
Robert Garland Jr.Robert Patrick Garland Jr.
Bob Garland, 83, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Traverse City, MI, passed away on January 4, 2026, due to Parkinson's and Myasthenia Gravis. Bob was born in 1942 in Traverse City, Michigan, to Beatrice and Robert Garland Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Robert Garland Sr.; his sisters, Patsy...
