Patricia Ann Hayes
Jun 10, 2021
Patricia Ann Hayes passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, at Munson Medical Center. She was born on October 15, 1936 in Flint, and had been a resident of Traverse City since 1986. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Delroy Milas Hayes, who passed away on August 12, 2020.
Private family services...
Shawn David Lange
Jun 10, 2021
Shawn David Lange, 39, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home. He was born December 25, 1981, in Ludington, the son of David and Pamela (Evans) Lange.
An auto-mechanic, Shawn worked until he was no longer able to due to cancer.
Shawn enjoyed painting, doing crafts and spending time with his cat,...
Dorothy Hudson
Jun 9, 2021
Dorothy Odell Hudson, 70 of Kingsley, passed away Wednesday, June 9 , 2021.  Dorothy was born on July 23, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert Edgar and Willadean Elizabeth (McKinney) Mask. The family moved to the Denver area when she was young where she attended school and graduated. In 1985, she moved to Michigan with her husband...
Alice Jean Buchnius
Jun 9, 2021
Ms. Buchnius passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 92. The daughter of the late Anton and Constance (Martinkus) Buchnius was born August 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Alice retired as a banker from the Lakeshore National Bank in Chicago and enjoyed shopping, working in her flower garden...
Larry Stott
Jun 8, 2021
Larry Thomas Stott, 63 of Traverse City, MI passed on June 8, 2021
Larry loved model planes, fishing, nascar, and most especially Detroit Lions and Tigers. Larry leaves behind two young sons, Christopher and Christian Stott, two older children, Leann Mallow (Stott) and Joseph Stott. Four grandchildren, Scott Jr, Tyrel, Connar, and Leila. A brother Timothy Stott, and...
Peter William Yuresko
Jun 7, 2021
Peter "Pete" William Yuresko, age 64 of Fife Lake, passed away suddenly June 7, 2021 at his home.
Pete was born Dec. 22, 1956 in Flint, MI., to Peter and Kathleen (Schichtel) Yuresko. He attended Beecher High School in Flint, Mi., graduating in 1974. On October 29, 1976 in Traverse City, he married the former Kathleen Krakowski....
Mary C. Camargo
Jun 7, 2021
Mary Celestra Camargo, 89, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Mary (Rush) Flatt.
Mary married Pedro Camargo on January 27, 1950, in Detroit. They had 13 children and were married 66 years, until Pedro went home...
Theresa Anna Mullins
Jun 5, 2021
Theresa Mullins, age 69, of Kingsley, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, with family at her bedside. Theresa was born on September 24, 1951, the daughter of Anthony and Katherine Wisniewski of Belleville, Michigan. In 1968, Theresa married her high school sweetheart, Gary Lee Mullins who preceded her in death in 2002.
She treasured...
James Edward Grose
Jun 5, 2021
James Edward Grose of Williamsburg, Michigan, died on June 5, 2021. He was born on January 6, 1959, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Joseph and Pauline (Keech) Grose.
He was employed by Grand Traverse Industries for 30 years.
James was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie, and brother-in-law David Forton.
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Jacqueline Marie Chester
Jun 4, 2021
Jacqueline Marie Chester, 74, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born June 29, 1946, in Grant.
Jacqueline had many hobbies, including arts and crafts, painting, scrapbooking, restoring antique furniture, swimming, and camping; her favorite place to camp was 4B's Campground in Hesperia. She was a strong willed woman with a happy-go-lucky spirit. Jacqueline...
Rickey Lee Shook Sr.
Jun 4, 2021
Rickey Lee Shook Sr., 60, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born August 7, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of Blaine and Lorraine (Jackson) Shook.
Rickey was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed stormy weather, science, and agriculture, such as growing plants and flowers. One of his...
Raymond Andrew Stafford
Jun 4, 2021
Raymond Andrew Stafford, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born December 18, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Raymond was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He served aboard the battleship USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He was a long time member of UA Local 174 Plumbers and Fitters where...
Eldon Traies Melosh
Jun 3, 2021
Eldon T. Melosh, 76, of Kingsley passed away on June 4, 2021. He was a resident of Kingsley since 1973.
He is survived by his son Edward Melosh and two grandchildren, Zachary and McKenzie Melosh.
A Celebration of Edward's Life will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Beacon...
Jennie Norton Adams Schacht
Jun 3, 2021
Jennie Norton Adams Schacht, age 100 of Traverse City, passed away at Munson Hospice House on June 3, 2021.
At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Munson Hospice House or Cherryland Humane Society.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City, Chapel, is in charge of...
Robert Cummins Ford
Jun 2, 2021
Robert Cummins Ford, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 30, 1932, in Ludington, the son of Neal and Eva (Anderson) Ford.
Bob graduated from Mason County Central High School in the Class of 1951. After graduation, Bob served 4 years in the US Navy. Bob...
Sandra Jean Nagy
Jun 1, 2021
No, that's not the sound of a M1 Abrams military tank coming down the road, that's just Sandy in her dad's old pick-up truck. Sandy ('Sam' to some) didn't take fashion advice from anyone, in fact, you'd often find her in a cut up sweat-shirt with a bleach stain or two. None of that stuff mattered to her, however,...
James Clare Shull
May 31, 2021
James Clare Shull, 80, of Hart, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born April 6, 1941, in Hart, the third child of Carlton and Lucille (Cargill) Shull.
Jim graduated in 1960 from Hart High School and a week later took over the farm in Elbridge Township, from a brother partnership, his father Carlton and...
Bettie Jean Wilkins
May 29, 2021
Bettie Jean Wilkins, 74, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Culver Meadows Assisted Living Center in Traverse City. She was born August 27, 1946, in South Lyon, the daughter of Matt and Ethel (Combs) Watkins.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to bake and was known for her delicious white...
Catherine Ann Farmer
May 27, 2021
Catherine Ann Farmer passed on to the arms of God at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan on May 27, 2021. Cathy lived her life as an energetic, enthusiastic and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and exceptional health care professional. She was known for her laugh, intelligence, warmth, and welcoming attitude toward everyone she met. The first child of Joseph...
Maryann Chaffee
May 26, 2021
MaryAnn Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born September 30, 1943, in Ludington to the late Joseph and Regina Betka.
MaryAnn retired from Scotty's where she was employed for 25 years. After retirement, she volunteered for and supported Hospice. She enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Florida. Her hobbies...
