Obituary Listing

Mar 13, 2023

Dean Jon Witt, 79, of Traverse City, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Munson Hospice House, in Traverse City, with his family by his side.  He was born September 23, 1943, in Detroit, the son of John and Margaret Witt.

Dean was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was proud to have served his...

Mar 9, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Peggy.  She lost her 3 rd battle to cancer on March 9, 2023.  Her family was the apple of her eye.  They will miss her for eternity.

Peggy was born June 11, 1952, to Ken & Irene Spafford of Frankfort.  She was a graduate of Frankfort High...

Mar 8, 2023

Evelyn Grace King, 86 of Kewadin, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Traverse City.  She was born December 12, 1936, in Elk Rapids, the daughter of Jesse and Anna (Southbird) Mitchell.

She was an Elder of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

She loved Mickey Mouse and the Detroit Tigers.  She had...

Mar 7, 2023

Jon Richard Blyth, 84, of Whitehall, MI passed away peacefully and suddenly at home Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with his beloved wife Jane by his side. Jon was born August 16, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Jon S. and Helen (Anda) Blyth.

Jon grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Upper Arlington, Ohio with childhood summers...

Mar 7, 2023

Lynnette Kay Voorheis, 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, March 7, 2023. She was born October 3, 1948, the daughter of Jack and Betty (Wagner) Delker.

Lynn is survived by: her loving and caring husband of 56 years, Dennis Voorheis, and their children.

In accordance with Lynn's wishes, there will be...

Mar 7, 2023

Chuck graduated peacefully to heaven on March 7, 2023.  He dedicated his life to church ministry and service to others.  He is now at home with the Lord.  His abundant kindness and wisdom will be missed.

He is survived by his Wife, Susan Jane; his Brother, Robert (Dorothy); his Sons, Charles (Julie) and Dean (Lynette) and Daughter,...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Lane Roth, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born November 19, 1953, the daughter of William and Margaret (Pyatt) Hiner.

Mary is survived by: her sons, Scott Corliss of St. Augustine, Florida, and Eric Corliss of Grand Rapids; grandson, Bryant Corliss of Hastings, Florida; brothers, Mike Hiner of North Muskegon, Tim...

Mar 6, 2023

Sherry Lee Rister, 76, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born June 23, 1946, in Ludington, daughter of the late James and Jane Rister.

Sherry proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1969. After she served her country, she became a LPN and worked in the eastern part...

Mar 5, 2023

Donna Jean Anita Hodges, 86, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2023, following a short illness.

Donna Jean Anita Hodges was born to Bethel nee Boundy and Stillman Berry in Illinois on May 19, 1936. Later Bethel and Donna moved to Crystal Valley, Michigan, and Bethel remarried Dale Hasty. Donna had two younger siblings: Karen Hasty and Jan...

Mar 5, 2023

Brent Herschel Kellis, aged 55, of Whitehall, Michigan passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1967, the son of Herschel and AnnaLou Kellis, of Muskegon.

On August 13, 1988, Brent married Gwyn Morgan and they shared 34 wonderful years together.  In 2005, they moved their family...

Mar 5, 2023

Paulina A. Savage, 89, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1933, in Yuba, the daughter of Russell and Violet (Sutter) Hughes.

Paulina graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1952 and worked at a bank for two years.  She married Emery Savage upon his return home...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Joseph Fillips, 81, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Betty (Pentkowski) Fillips.

Bob proudly served his country, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed various hobbies, including hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, collecting items, and meeting his friends at...

Mar 5, 2023

Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born April 5, 1996, in Fremont, the daughter of Scott and Chris (Flanery) Venne.

Hayley was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Above all, Hayley had a genuine and caring personality, and she loved to take care...

Mar 4, 2023

James Thomas Stempel, 76, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born July 13, 1946, the son of the late Norton and Helen (Hill) Stempel.

James and Sue Bugajski spent many loving years together, 20 of those years were spent married.

James retired from Howmet Aerospace where he worked for 40 years....

Mar 2, 2023

Scott Owen Wheeler, 58, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.

He was born July 21, 1964, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Jack and Gloria Jean (Miller) Wheeler.  He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1982 where he received the Industrial Arts Award. Like his Grandmother and Mother, he...

Mar 1, 2023

Edward Charles Sherman, Sr., 79, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born July 14, 1943, in Elbridge Township, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Dyer) Sherman.

Edward was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He proudly served his country in the US Army, and is a...

Feb 28, 2023

Joyce Agnes Spratling, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born August 11, 1932, in Grand Rapids, the only child of Peter and Agnes Jablonski.

After Joyce graduated from Cedarville High School in 1949, she moved back to Grand Rapids. Joyce worked at Michigan National Bank in...

Feb 28, 2023

Sandra Gail Farber, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2023, at her home, in Ferry Township. She was born July 5, 1959, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Harig) Dempkey.

Sandy loved her four girls, grandkids, and great-grandson fiercely. Her unconditional love taught them to love with their whole hearts, and to always be there for each...

Feb 27, 2023

David Crockett White passed away February 27, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Perdido, Alabama, on September 15, 1930.  He graduated class of 1948 from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama.  David was three when his mother died, and he and his siblings went to live with his oldest sister, Amelia.

Feb 25, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to Lila Mae Cater, a shining star that brightened the lives of all who knew her.  Lila, 90, of Ludington passed away quietly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Corewell Health Hospital of Ludington.

She was born in Manistee on May 31, 1932, to Myrtle (Anderson) &...