Obituary Listing

Mar 28, 2023

Ronald Lee Berkenpas, 70, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born September 25, 1952, the son of Ray and Lois (Terpstra) Berkenpas.

On August 30, 1993, Ronald married Fran (Zaverl) and they have spent nearly 30 loving years together.

Ronald enjoyed playing golf, going to the movies, watching car races, and...

Mar 28, 2023

Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system...

Mar 27, 2023

Elk Rapids – Kevin Patrick Fitzgerald, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2023. Kevin was born on October 23rd, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI. Kevin grew up in the Kalamazoo area, graduating from Monsignor John R. Hackett and then the Nursing Program at KVCC in 1977. He then began a lifelong career at Bronson Hospital, retiring in 2019....

Mar 25, 2023

Larry Pennington, widower of Debra (Babbitt) Pennington, father of Sarah, Larry (Shannon), and Aaron (Stacey) Pennington, grandfather of Ethan, Bryce, and Abby Kay Pennington; sister of Sally Pennington, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, after a short illness.

Larry was a character who had a passion for life. He was preceded in death by his amazing...

Mar 25, 2023

Mary Theresa Chevalier, 93, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born March 23, 1930, the daughter of William and Anne (Daley) Sullivan.

Mary graduated at the top of her class from St Charles Catholic High School in Detroit. She received her associate's degree in Accounting from Walsh College. Her work life was put...

Mar 25, 2023

Jon Christopher "Chris" Looney, 74 of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully on March 25, 2023.  Chris was born on February 25, 1949, to Foster & Betty (Boucher) Looney in Fort Worth, Texas.

He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in Illinois and attended Michigan State University where he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Chris married Christie Ann...

Mar 24, 2023

Loretta Lorraine (Wambaugh) Bailey, 76, passed away in her sleep, March 24, 2023, in Jackson, Michigan. She was born September 15, 1946, the daughter of George and Phyllis (Morningstar) Wambaugh.

Loretta graduated from Hart High School in 1964 and Baker College, formerly known as Muskegon Business College, in 1966. Loretta spent most of her career as an...

Mar 24, 2023

Troy Sylvester Fargo died, Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 13, 2023, in Ludington, MI, the son of Jordyn Wittkamp and Bryce Fargo.  In the short time his family had him he was very loved.

Troy is survived by his parents, big brother Charles, Maternal Grandfather Luke (Heather) Sheffer, Great Grandmother Mary...

Mar 21, 2023

Thomas Allen Keffer, 79, of Traverse City died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on September 28, 1943.  He was raised by his father (Merle), Grandma Lavern and Aunts, Florence and Velma.  This was after his parents divorced when he was 9 years old.

Tom graduated from...

Mar 21, 2023

Pamela Kay (Moore) Hansen entered her eternal life on March 21, 2023, very unexpectedly.

Pam was born June 24, 1956, to Harvey and Lucille (Budzynski) Moore, with Harvey exclaiming to the Nurse 'Not another one!' (Pam being the third and final girl.)  Pam had a wonderfully magic childhood visiting her dad with her mom when Harvey was...

Mar 19, 2023

John Earl Jobes, 62, of Hart, passed away March 19, 2023, at his home. He was born December 27, 1960, in Hart, the son of the late Earl and Dolores (Sturm) Jobes.

John enjoyed riding his Harley, working on cars, and drag racing; he was particularly fond of Northern Michigan Dragway in Kaleva. He previously worked as...

Mar 18, 2023

Maxine "Boo Boo" Marie (Kiggins) Hamrick, 86, passed away peacefully March 18, 2023, in her own home in Mears, at the impressive age of 86.

Loved by her family and friends, she was always ready with her abundance of wisdom to help anyone with advice or teach them a new skill. Her love for gardening and God...

Mar 16, 2023

George Patrick Smith, 83, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home. He was born February 8, 1940, in Traverse City.

George was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force; his daily prayers always started with the brave men and women serving our country in the armed forces. He also had a passion...

Mar 15, 2023

Susan Cathleen (Einhaus) Wiersema, age 74, passed away on March 15, 2023, at her home in Traverse City, Michigan.  She was born January 10, 1949, in Ottawa, Illinois, to John B. and Loretta A. (Schomas).  She was a 1966 graduate of Seneca Township High School.

She is survived by: her daughter, Amy (Seth) Dralle and son, Matthew...

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,...