Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 25, 2023

Ruth Johanna Hart of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Flushing MI, passed away peacefully the morning of September 25, 2023, while in hospice care.  With her daughter by her side, the cardinals came to visit and to bring her home to her heavenly family.

Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 29, 1933. Her parents moved...

Sep 25, 2023

Mark Coyne, 53, of Kewadin, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away September 25 2023.

He was a loving, caring, hardworking man. He loved hunting, fishing, playing with his grandkids, and exploring.

Mark is survived by: his Wife, Tiffany Coyne (Blakeslee); Daughter Ashlynn (Dakota) Ordway; Son, Wyat Coyne; Daughter, Madison Coyne; Mother, Jacqueline Coyne; Sister, Mashelle Coyne; Grandsons,...

Sep 23, 2023

Ralph R. Martineau, 95, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Born in 1928 to Esther K. Wurm and Ervin J. Martineau, he lived on Cass Street in Traverse City until he married another "Esther,"  Esther Z. Morrison, in 1961.  He was now in the cherry business!!…on a centennial farm near Elk Rapids.

The...

Sep 23, 2023

Bruce Alan Puls, 72, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, April 1, 1951, the son of Paul and Phyllis (Pulaski) Puls.

Bruce married Denise Fishell on March 3, 1991, and they spent 32 years together.

Bruce graduated from Whitehall High School and earned an Associate's Degree at...

Sep 22, 2023

Joseph Anthony Yeupell, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2023. He was born January 19, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Sondra Ely and Joseph Yeupell.

Joe was always there to lend a helping hand, whether it be working on someone's car, motorcycle, or whatever it may have been; Joe would do all he could to...

Sep 21, 2023

Eddie Lynn Arnold, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital.  He was born March 17, 1956, in Macomb, Ohio, the son of John and Louise (Peckinpaugh) Arnold.

Eddie served six years in the US Army.  Afterwards he resided in Ludington where he enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, bowling and fishing.  Most of all, Eddie...