Louis CottonDeath Notice 1947 - 2021Traverse City Louis Glenn Cotton Sr., age 73, died Friday June 4, 2021. He was born to Louis Cedric and Ida May (Marshall) Cotton, in Sledge, Miss. on July 31, 1947. Louis is survived by his wife, Rosemarie (Hensel) Cotton; sons, Torrey Cotton and Louis Cotton Jr; and his grandchildren. Private services will be held. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to share your thoughts...
Mark MessingerObituary 2021Traverse City Mark Douglas Messinger, 75, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday May 31, 2021. He was born in Muskegon, the son of Mark and Evelyn (Halley) Messinger. Mark is survived by his daughters, Andrea and Jenna; grandchildren, Quincy, Madelyn, James and Maddox; and sister, Diane Colini. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Dale and...
Larry Frank HoopferObituary 1937 - 2021Traverse City Larry Frank Hoopfer was born on Sunday, Jan. 17, 1937 at St. Joseph's hospital in Pontiac. He passed away April 28, 2021 at the Pavilions in Traverse City. Larry and his family, which included his older sister, Betty, moved to the family farm in 1940. Larry graduated from Elk Rapids High school with the class of 1955. In his younger days, he served as an...
William Vaughn TeterObituary 1931 - 2021Traverse City William Vaughn Teter, 90, of Traverse City, died, Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born on Jan. 7, 1931 in Buckhannon, W. V. the son of Lyman Alva and Evelyn Louise Zickefoose. Bill retired from the Traverse Heights Elementary Schools as a custodian. He attended New Hope Community Church. He loved to go watch the great-grandchildren's baseball, basketball,...
James Jason AndersonDeath Notice 2021Traverse City James Jason Anderson, age 47, died May 7, 2021. A gathering to celebrate Jay's life will be held 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Life Story Funeral Home, Saturday, May 29, 2021 with a luncheon to follow at Grace McDonald Park, 131 E. Arbutus Lake Rd. Masks are required at all times with social distancing at the funeral home. Please visit lifestorytc.com to...
James Jason AndersonDeath Notice 2021Traverse City James Jason Anderson, age 47, died May 7, 2021. A gathering to celebrate Jay's life will be held 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Life Story Funeral Home, Saturday, May 29, 2021 with a luncheon to follow at Grace McDonald Park, 131 E. Arbutus Lake Rd. Masks are required at all times with social distancing at the funeral home. Please visit lifestorytc.com to... William 'Bill' E. DowneyObituary 1932 - 2021Rapid City William "Bill" Edward Downey, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of our Savior on May 21, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family at home after a brief battle with cancer. Bill, youngest son of the late Joseph Downey and Stella (Bach) Downey, was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Turtle Creek, Pa. and was a veteran of the United States Army. Bill and his wife, Irene,...
Donald SaxtonObituary 1926 - 2021Grawn Donald Leroy Saxton, age 95, of Grawn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Don was born Jan. 30, 1926 to Lee and Gladys (Soper) Saxton. Don was a quiet, gentle man and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived a rich and full life marked by abundant service to others. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to...
Ronald NashObituary 1938 - 2021Interlochen Ronald L. Nash, 83, of Interlochen, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born on Jan. 12, 1938, in Holly, to JB and Hazel Nellie (Taylor) Nash. Ron married Beverly on Oct. 16, 1954. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Interlochen and Zephyrhills, Fla. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing and was his reason for moving to Interlochen in 1973. He...
Dino Louis DelGrossoDeath Notice 2021Buckley Dino Louis DelGrosso, age 89, of Buckley and Traverse City went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13 2021 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, MaryJane Fritts DelGrosso; sons; daughters; grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Rest in peace, Pops. A private celebration mass will be held in July. Please visit lifestorytc.com to share...
Paul W. BurkeObituary 2021Buckley Paul W. Burke was a quiet man who kept to himself. He passed away peacefully at age 50 while at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Paul attended Walled Lake Schools and moved to Traverse City with the love of his life Markelle Norberg in 1998. They married shortly thereafter on April 24, 1999. Paul started working as a carpenter...
Sandra Joyce (Sheldon) WurmDeath Notice 2021Traverse City Sandra Joyce (Sheldon) Wurm, age 86, of Traverse City, passed away on May 8, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Wurm. Private family services will be held. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to share your thoughts and more.
Stanley GravisObituary 1941 - 2021Stanley Gravis, 80 years old, passed away on May 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. Stan was born to Stanley and Bernice Gravis, in Midland, on Jan. 28, 1941. Stan graduated in 1958 from Midland High School. He married Sandra K. Krenselewski on July 24, 1965 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Midland. Together they have one son, Stefan S. Gravis. They...
James Jason Anderson (Jay)Obituary 1974 Traverse City James (Jay) Jason Anderson passed away quietly at the age of 47 with his mom and sister at his side. Jay was born on March 5, 1974 at Munson Medical Center. He grew up on Potter Road and attended Cherry Knoll Elementary School. He spent part of his time at Traverse City High School, as it was known back then. He was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of...
Stanley GravisDeath Notice 2021Traverse City Stanley Gravis, 80, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was the owner of the East Bay Auto Parts. A complete obituary will be in a future edition of the Record Eagle. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to share your thoughts and more. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home.
John F. TobinObituary 1930 - 2021Traverse City John Francis Tobin, 91, of Traverse City, formerly of Honor, died Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born March 24, 1930 to Harold and Shirley (Denny) Tobin on South Manitou Island. John was in the Coast Guard. He returned back to Leelanau County and worked at the Empire Air Force Base in central heating for 38 years before retiring. John married Dorothy Marie...
Jacquelyn Joan HowardDeath Notice 1924 - 2021Traverse City Jacquelyn Joan (Brigham) Howard, 96, of Grawn, died Monday, May 3, 2021. Born July 10, 1924 in Traverse City to Clarence and Electa (Schermerhorn) Brigham. She is survived by her children, Larry Howard, Beth (Howard) Hirdler and Julie Howard. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Howard; son, Michael Howard; and daughter, Linda (Harding) Howard. Private...
Nieko Lee SoperDeath Notice 2020Buckley Nieko Lee Soper, 28, of Buckley, died Nov. 14, 2020. He is the son of James (Bridget) Soper, of Kingsley, and Andrea (Steve) Schmidt. Nieko was employed at Serra Auto Dealership. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 3484 Jackson Road Kingsley, MI 49649. Please visit Life Story Funeral Homes website at www.lifestorytc.com...
Milton D. IrishObituary 1935 - 2021Traverse City Milton D Irish, 85, of Traverse City, passed away April 29, 2021. Born Oct. 25, 1935 in Traverse City to Katherine (Dalzell) and Clifford Irish. He graduated from Traverse City Central High School class of 1953 he also attended Northwestern Michigan Community College earning an accounting degree. Milton held many diverse jobs in his lifetime from being an...
Milton David IrishDeath Notice 2021Traverse City Milton David Irish, 85, of Traverse City, died April 29, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Living Hope Church. Visitation will be held 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021 at Life Story Funeral Home. A limited number of people can be in the building at one time. Masks are required at all times with social distancing. ...
Lorna PostObituary 1930 - 2021Traverse City Lorna Mickle Chang Post passed away peacefully early Sunday morning on April 25, 2021 in her Traverse City, Inverness home at Boardman Lake Glens. Lorna was born in New York City at the height of The Depression on Oct. 29, 1930. She grew up in Darien, Connecticut and attended Goucher College in Maryland. She married David Ping-Chung Chang, a Chinese national...
Richard Stanley CebulaDeath Notice 2020Grawn Richard Stanley Cebula, 85, of Grawn, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Graveside services will be held 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Grawn. Richard is survived by his children, Nancy (Michael) Brooks, Debbie Cebula, Kathleen (Tim) Kerby, Lucy Augustson and Richard "Dick" and Gerladine (Deany) Cebula Jr. Masks and social distancing...
David H. PriestObituary 1947 - 2021Traverse City David Howe Priest went home to his heavenly Father on Monday, April 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. David was born May 9, 1947 in Grand Rapids, to Margaret Jane (Lichtenauer) and Raymond Ward Priest. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1965. He served in the US AIR FORCE from 1966-1974 as a Finance and Accounting Supervisor. His travels took...
Robert Stuart McLayDeath Notice 2021Traverse City Robert Stuart McLay, 80 of Traverse City, died Saturday, April 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Joan Elizabeth (Greenway) McLay; daughter, Laura (Josh Barden) Clark; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Cameron, Claire and Charlie. Bob served in the United States Air Force. He retired from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. Please visit Life Story Funeral Homes...
David Howe PriestDeath Notice 2021Interlochen David Howe Priest, 73, of Interlochen, died April 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Sue (Bowers) Yemmans; children, Kyle and Jimmy Priest and Sherry Chatterson; stepchildren, Nicole Burns, Clint Allis and Tevin Yemmens. David loved Jesus Christ. A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m., May 1, 2021 at Fresh Wind Church, Interlochen. Please visit Life...