Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2023

David Gladding Baldwin, 79, of Traverse City, died Sunday, October 22, 2023.  David was born on October 14, 1944, in Belmont, Massachusetts, to Stephen and Eunice Baldwin.  He was preceded in death by: both his parents and two sisters, Betty and Barbara; and nephew, Brian Ellis.

He married his first (and only) wife, Phyllis J. Baldwin, on...

Oct 21, 2023

Nick, son of Raymond and Pamela (Curry) Fouch, of Old Mission Peninsula, was welcomed into Heaven by his paternal grandparents, Howard and Ann Fouch, and maternal grandfather, Morgan L. Curry, in the early morning hours of October 21, 2023.

Nick grew up on Old Mission Peninsula, and it was there that he learned life's most important values...

Oct 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Pierce, 61, of Hart, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at home.  He was born August 20, 1962, in Ludington, the son of William and Lillian (Bryant) Pierce.

Bob worked for many years as a self-employed truck driver and later for Reith Riley.  In his spare time Bob enjoyed snowmobiling, riding his Harley and racing...

Oct 16, 2023

Our beloved wife and mother, Mary Kay Cargill, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 16, 2023. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Mary Kay will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary Kathleen Cargill was born September 12, 1948, in Hart, to Thomas and Kathleen (Roche) Foster. She was raised...

Oct 15, 2023

Louis J. Czubak, 93, of Traverse City, known to friends as Louie, took the hand of God and entered into everlasting peace at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  He was a highly respected business man, community volunteer, member of several charity organizations, and active member of Elks Lodge No. 323.

Louie was born June 24,...

Oct 15, 2023

On October 15, 2023, after a brief illness, Janet Marie Nass, of Hart, Michigan, joined her husband, Hugh Nass, in Heaven.  She was 80 years old.  Jan was born in 1942 to Charles and Seena Hall. She grew up in Bay City.  In 1965, she married the love of her life, Hugh Nass.

Janet had a very...

Oct 11, 2023

James "Jim" Leonard Sommerman, 96, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Boardman Lake Glens Brigadoon in Traverse City.  He was born July 21, 1927, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the son of George and Lauretta (McKenney) Sommerman.

Jim was a proud WWII Veteran, serving in the United States Navy as a Corpsman.  Jim remained a...

Oct 11, 2023

Tracey Ackley-Norris was born November 10, 1965, to Diana and Warren Whelpley. She passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2023, at her home.

She was a dedicated employee for Shape Corp in Grand Haven for over 25 years. Tracey took pride in her work and making her house feel like a home, not only for her four children,...

Oct 10, 2023

Tragically, Andrew Logan Schaefer left us too soon on October 10, 2023.  Logan was born on March 17, 1995, in Edina, Minnesota, to Susan Michael Mullins and Andrew Goodspeed Schaefer.  With the love and support of his brother, Taylor, and his sister, Forest, Logan grew up to be a wonderful, optimistic, and humorous young man. A very curious and...

Oct 10, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Weber, 65, of Kingsley, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  He was born July 31, 1958, in Traverse City, the son of LaVerne and Jenette (Riehl) Weber.

Jeff was a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in the mandolin and piano; he wrote music and even recorded an album.  Jeff was proud to live on the...

Oct 8, 2023

Cheryl Lee (Hasty) Bromley, 66, passed away October 8, 2023, in the comfort of her home after a sudden battle with cancer. Cheryl was born November 8, 1956, the daughter of Peggy Hasty in Kalamazoo.

Cheryl was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, partner, and cat lover. She loved cooking and baking, and nothing made her happier than...

Oct 7, 2023

Arnold "Arnie" George Garrett, 90, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born July 31, 1933, in Sunbright, Tennessee, the son of Flossie and Organ W. Garrett, who was a veteran of WWI. Arnold, at age 90, had survived his three sisters and two brothers.

Arnie graduated from Sunbright High School, where he was...

Oct 6, 2023

Rodger Gardy, 83, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born September 11, 1940, in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, the son of Grant E. Gardy and Emma (King) Paulding.

Rodger was a wonderful husband; loving, caring, and devoted father; incredible and doting grandfather; and an amazing friend. His kindness and generous soul...

Oct 3, 2023

Suzanne Michelle Sly, 62, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  She was born November 27, 1960, in Colorado, the daughter of Forest and Carolyn (Novak) Sly.

I hope in your next life you find the beauty, love, peace, and understanding you so deserved in this life…Love, your family…

Suzanne will be remembered privately....

Oct 2, 2023

Lisa Jean Wisniewski, 59, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born November 2, 1963, in Muskegon, the daughter of Leonard and Marie (Chester) Eyestone.

Lisa graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 1982.

On October 13, 1984, Lisa married Jerome Wisniewski, her best friend and soulmate. They spent 38 years together. Lisa...

Oct 1, 2023

Molly Lynn Pierce, 90, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Oct 1, 2023

WWII U.S. Army Veteran Emile J. Dufresne passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 99.  He landed on Omaha Beach on D+16 and served as a combat medic with the 486th Anti-Aircraft Artillery BN in the 3rd Armored Spearhead Division.  While in France and Belgium he also served as a French interpreter.

He...

Oct 1, 2023

Rex Luxton, 92, of Elk Rapids, MI, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2023, after a brief battle with Lymphoma.

Rex was born to Tom and Letta Luxton in Linton, IN. After graduating from high school in 1949, he enlisted in the U.S Air Force where he worked as a meteorologist on the flight line, helping aircraft...

Sep 29, 2023

Harold Knoll Jr., 88, was born on December 16, 1934, and died on September 29, 2023.

Harold attended Holland Public Schools, Hope College, and Western Michigan University. He was an educator, teaching Special Education classes in Ottawa Area Intermediate Schools, and Elementary Education in Holland Public Schools. He was also a turkey farmer working at the Knoll...

Sep 28, 2023

Marvin H. Carpenter, a lifelong resident of Elk Rapids, peacefully passed away on September 28, 2023. He was born at home, the youngest of six sons, to James Carpenter and Mable (Hosmer) Carpenter. Marvin proudly served his country for over nine years in the United States Navy, including time aboard the USS Yorktown CV-10.

Upon returning from...